System: I Can Open Martial Arts Chests

Chapter 587: Chapter 325: Cousin!?

"Father, are you all right?"

Liu Qingyan saw Liu Zhaonian standing safely in front of her, and she breathed a sigh of relief, yet couldn’t help asking this redundant question.

Liu Zhaonian nodded, but his expression was somewhat solemn.

He glanced at Chu Qing and the others behind Liu Qingyan, then saw Su Ningzhen.

A smile tugged at the corner of his mouth:

"Ning Zhen has come too?"

Su Ningzhen clasped his fist:

"Uncle Liu, long time no see."

Liu Zhaonian sighed:

"The matter of the Xiangshan Sea had initially some clues, but this sudden change happened too quickly. The Celestial Sound Mansion is temporarily indisposed. Otherwise, I would surely seek justice for you."

Upon hearing Liu Zhaonian mention this matter, Su Ningzhen’s eyes reddened:

"Uncle Liu... your thoughtfulness means a lot."

In the wake of Xiangshan Sea’s incident, she was expelled by He Qianqiu from the Yao Tai Sect. In such a short time, she truly understood the fickleness of people.

Yet unexpectedly, Liu Qingyan continued to care for her safety, regardless of past grievances, and Liu Zhaonian did not ignore the matter of the Xiangshan Sea, investigating discreetly, intending to seek justice for her.

Thinking about how she distanced herself from Liu Qingyan for someone like He Qianqiu made her feel deeply guilty.

At this moment, Liu Zhaonian looked at Chu Qing and the others, a bit puzzled:

"Yan’Er, who are these gentlemen?"

Liu Qingyan glanced at Chu Qing and said to Liu Zhaonian:

"I don’t know the true identities of these gentlemen either, but they are highly skilled in martial arts and help others selflessly.

"During the Xiaohan Valley gathering, if not for them, I fear I would have struggled to escape.

"I owe them much and promised to let our grandmother heal them with the ’Heavenly Heart Peaceful Song’.

"Moreover, there appears to be considerable history between them and us. This young man, Han San, even mentioned delivering a letter to you, father..."

Chu Qing’s identity remained concealed, so as Liu Zhaonian asked, Liu Qingyan explained everything in detail.

She wanted Chu Qing to promptly reveal his identity.

Upon hearing this, Liu Zhaonian was truly surprised:

"Is that so... I wonder who could have written a letter to me?"

Liu Qingyan noticed Chu Qing’s face showed an unusual expression of unease:

"This is not the place to talk; can we move somewhere more private for discussion?"

Liu Zhaonian quickly replied:

"That is my fault. Yan’Er has been away from home for a while, the Celestial Sound Mansion is currently in a precarious position, and I worry about her safety, neglecting proper hospitality.

"Please follow me, everyone."

After speaking, he led the group into the Celestial Sound Mansion.

Once inside, they heard the sound of bells, hanging from the corridors, door beams, and eaves.

A gust of wind brought forth the sound of overlapping Five Tones and Seven Rhymes, very pleasing to the ear.

Chu Qing raised his gaze for a glance and heard Liu Qingyan say:

"This is our Celestial Sound Mansion’s ’Nine Revolutions Celestial Sound Array’, each spot where a bell hangs is deliberately chosen, not randomly.

"Should an enemy attack, disciples can disperse to various points and manage the array, using sound as symbols to initiate the formation.

"Those who come to attack will fall into the Endless Celestial Sound, caught between life and death."

Chu Qing nodded in admiration at the wonders of the ’Nine Revolutions Celestial Sound Array’, yet Liu Zhaonian appeared bewildered.

Liu Qingyan’s descriptions of Chu Qing and the others contained vagueness and a touch of resentment.

Though others might not detect it, Liu Zhaonian understood clearly.

He thought their relationship was not particularly close... yet upon entering, his daughter openly revealed the main array of the Celestial Sound Mansion.

This relationship... is it good or bad?

Occasionally glancing at Chu Qing, he felt a peculiar sense of familiarity.

Yet where this familiar feeling stemmed from, he could not say.

Like encountering an old friend, yet elusive and mysterious.

Furthermore, for some reason, upon first seeing the man, he felt a pleasantness.

Whether it’s because Chu Qing naturally radiates warmth or if there’s truly a connection between them remains uncertain.

The Celestial Sound Mansion is vast, its initial sounds of bells followed by various musical instruments interwoven.

Disciples practicing within the mansion.

Chu Qing’s gaze swept over them briefly, then settled on Liu Zhaonian:

"Master Liu, it seems the Celestial Sound Mansion now already possesses a method of self-preservation?"

Liu Zhaonian replied with a bitter smile:

"You tease me, young brother. I wouldn’t call it self-preservation, though indeed there are investigators hoping to clear our name.

"Still, there’s work that must be done daily, morning and evening practice cannot be neglected."

"Investigation... Did they head to the Duan Clan’s territory?"

Chu Qing’s brows furrowed slightly:

"I fear that area might now be rather perilous."

Liu Zhaonian glanced back at Chu Qing, nodding:

"Indeed it’s perilous, but those who went to investigate are the top experts from our Celestial Sound Mansion.

"Hopefully, even if they find nothing, they can still travel freely."

"Oh?"

Receiving Liu Zhaonian’s affirmation, it seems those who went to the Duan Clan for investigation indeed are exceptional.

Yet he didn’t inquire closely, not having revealed his identity makes probing further inappropriate.

The journey was silent, shortly reaching the Celestial Sound Mansion’s main hall, the Five Tones Hall!

The hall was spacious. Liu Zhaonian stepped to the highest seat, taking a seat, inviting others to settle.

Only then Liu Zhaonian asked:

"I wonder if it’s convenient for the young man now to retrieve the letter for me to have a look?"

Chu Qing glanced around, gave a bitter smile:

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