Zuan looked completely bewildered: "???"

He hurriedly took out the book "The Overbearing Sword Immortal" and flipped through it, but it turned out to be just an ordinary romance novel. Although some of the sentences and word choices were strange, it wasn't anything special.

As if sensing his confusion, Chu Chuyan said, "The ledger has always been both a powerful tool for the Chu family's self-defense and a potential source of annihilation. Over the years, countless forces have coveted this ledger, so I have been thinking about how to ensure its safety."

"But their methods are impossible to guard against. Even if I hide the ledger in the most hidden place, it will definitely be found. So I had a sudden idea to make two ledgers, one real and one fake. I hid the real ledger in the book 'The Overbearing Sword Immortal' using coded language. After all, no one would doubt that a romance novel that a little girl likes would be such an important thing."

Zu An was somewhat puzzled: "But if I remember correctly, Xue'er used to like reading this storybook with you. She was sent by the Shi family. Aren't you afraid that she will see through your disguise?"

Chu Chuyan smiled smugly: "Don't you know that the 'Overbearing Sword Immortal' series has many volumes?"

Zuan was stunned. This time, he noticed the words "Ninth Volume" written in one corner of the book in his hand: "Damn, how can such a shameful book be published in so many volumes? This author is a genius."

Chu Chuyan blushed slightly: "This book isn't as bad as you say. The tragic love story between the male and female protagonists is quite touching."

Zuan: "..."

As he put the ledger away again, he sighed, "I used to think you were an innocent little flower, but now I realize you're quite cunning. You not only lied to me, but you even lied to your parents?"

Judging from Qin Wanru's previous worries and self-blame, she really didn't know that the ledger she lost was fake.

Chu Chuyan was a little embarrassed: "I didn't mean to deceive you. It's just that there are many spies from other forces in my family. If you accidentally leak something after you find out, it will be more troublesome. Rather than testing your acting skills, it's better to keep it from you from the beginning."

Zuan couldn't help but complain, "Everyone else is just screwing over their dad, but you're screwing over your dad, mom, husband, and sister all at once."

Chu Chuyan: "..."

“But the outcome is ultimately good,” Zuan laughed. “Looks like I won’t have to become an outlaw.”

Chu Chuyan smiled and said, "I've arranged everything on my side. If I'm not mistaken, the news should reach Mingyue City in the next couple of days."

Zu An breathed a sigh of relief: "That's good. Now I can lead the Red Robe Army to show off. Damn it, these guys come and go as they please, do they think our Chu family is a public toilet!"

Chu Chuyan spat out: "What public toilet? That's such an offensive term."

...

After the two ended their call, Zu An went straight to the Red Robe Army camp on the outskirts of the city. Unlike his previous anxious mood, he was now in a very pleasant mood.

"Why are you all so stubborn? The Chu family is on the verge of death, why aren't you coming with us to save them!"

"I'm sorry, but the Red Robe Army has an ironclad rule since ancient times: unless the head of the family is present in person or holds the military tally, they must never act without authorization."

"Now that the head of the family and his wife have been arrested, how are they going to get here!"

"Don't you even trust us? Would I, the Third Young Master Chu, possibly harm the Chu family?"

...

Upon arriving outside the military camp, one could hear a group of people arguing from afar. The most agitated one was a fat man who looked like a ball. Who else could it be but Chu Yucheng from the third branch of the family?

To his surprise, there was a young man standing next to him, whose physique was incredibly handsome compared to his.

"Chu Hongcai?" Zu An frowned slightly. Wasn't he imprisoned?

Although various pieces of evidence suggest that Chu Hongcai did not participate in Chu Tiesheng's previous rebellion, they were, after all, father and son, and Chu Tiesheng was dead, so he must have harbored some resentment in his heart.

Before them stood several officers in red armor, their faces resolute, unmoved by the two men's earnest attempts to persuade them.

"Azu?" Just then, Chu Yucheng saw Zu'an and hurriedly waved, "Come over here and help persuade them."

"Zu An!" Hearing his words, Chu Hongcai also noticed Zu An. As the saying goes, enemies are especially hateful when they meet. He roared, "You dog, prepare to die!"

After saying that, he drew his longsword and thrust it directly at Zu'an.

Zuan used his Spirit Rhinoceros Finger to deflect Chu Hongcai's sword. Chu Hongcai immediately felt a strange, immense force coming from the sword, almost causing him to lose his grip on the longsword.

However, he reacted quickly, using the rebound force to launch his next attack. His swordsmanship was already light and agile, and this attack was like a storm.

"Alright, stop fighting your own people!" Chu Yucheng, with his plump body, quickly stepped between the two.

Zu An frowned slightly, worried that he might accidentally hurt him, so he didn't make another move.

Chu Hongcai also moved his sword to the other side, glaring angrily and saying, "You fatso, get out of the way! The hatred for killing my father is irreconcilable."

Chu Yucheng cursed, "Are you stupid? What are your father's and Hong Zhong's cultivation levels? What is his? How could he possibly have killed them? At that time, only Old Man Mi in the entire Chu family had that ability. You believed him just because he was bragging? Besides, what did you promise me when I rescued you? Now that the Chu family is facing a life-or-death situation, let's put personal grudges aside for now!"

Zuan was speechless. This fatso looked like a pig, but he was actually quite shrewd. He had even seen through Zuan's attempt to show off.

Chu Hongcai was also taken aback. In fact, he knew this all along, but this matter had been weighing on his mind. He needed to find a target for revenge to have the motivation to live, so subconsciously he continued to deceive himself that his enemy was Zu'an.

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