After thinking for a moment, Qu Feiyan asked, "Young Master, when do you think the Azure Dragon Society will make a move against the Divine Sword Manor?"

In response to Qu Feiyan's question, Chu Qinghe replied lazily, "I don't know. We'll have to wait for the specific date of Zhu Wushi's ascension to the throne before we can determine when Gongzi Yu and the others will make their move against Shenjian Manor."

"Why did Zhu ignore the day he ascended the throne?" Qu Feiyan asked, puzzled.

But before the question could even leave his lips, Jellyfish Yin Ji, lost in thought, asked, "You mean Zhu Wushi might join forces with Divine Sword Manor to deal with the Azure Dragon Society?"

Chu Qinghe said calmly, "It's possible, but not certain. However, if I were Gongzi Yu or Bai Xiaosheng, I would be on guard against such a thing."

The Azure Dragon Society is currently stronger than Zhu Wushi's side.

Under such circumstances, even if Zhu Wushi ascended the throne, he could only continue to be suppressed by the Azure Dragon Society.

However, if Zhu Wushi and Shenjian Manor join forces, the situation will be different.

With the support of Divine Sword Manor and Sword God Xie Xiaofeng, even the Azure Dragon Society has to be wary, and Gongzi Yu and the Azure Dragon Society's subsequent plans will be affected.

With Gongzi Yu and Bai Xiaosheng's intelligence, it's impossible that they didn't think of this.

Qu Feiyan, standing nearby, muttered, "That's right! As the new emperor, Zhu Wushi can't possibly be absent from the coronation ceremony. And while Zhu Wushi is preoccupied with his coronation, the Azure Dragon Society will make another move against the Divine Sword Manor."

After sorting out her thoughts, Lin Shiyin couldn't help but sigh, "If I hadn't been by your side, young master, I'm afraid I would never have witnessed the depth of the schemes and scheming between top-tier forces in my life."

Although he had been following Chu Qinghe, he had already gained an understanding of the Azure Dragon Society's methods in recent months.

Even now, after careful consideration and understanding of the Azure Dragon Society's entire scheme, Lin Shiyin still feels a sense of unease.

They also knew just how turbulent the undercurrents could be beneath the surface of this martial arts world.

Hearing Lin Shiyin's words, let alone Qu Feiyan and Xiao Zhao.

Even the jellyfish Yin Ji couldn't help but nod in agreement.

As the mistress of the Divine Water Palace, Water Mother Yin Ji knew about the Azure Dragon Society much earlier than Qu Feiyan and the other women.

The events of a hundred years ago also made Jellyfish Yin Ji aware of the power of the Azure Dragon Society.

But after actually getting to know them, Jellyfish Yin Ji truly realized just how terrifying the Azure Dragon Society, a top-tier force lurking in the shadows, could be.

That feeling of being schemed against to the very core is enough to make one feel utterly hopeless.

Perhaps it was during this conversation that Chu Qinghe's own interest was piqued.

After slowly sitting up, Chu Qinghe said slowly, "Next, I'm curious how Zhu Wushi will deal with the Azure Dragon Society's plan."

Qu Feiyan looked at Chu Qinghe with a puzzled expression and said, "Since the Azure Dragon Society is so careful about this, I guess the area around Divine Sword Manor and Zhu Wushi is already full of spies. I'm afraid the Azure Dragon Society won't be able to hide anything from them, right?"

In response, Chu Qinghe shook his head and said, "No matter how meticulous a plan is, there will always be a loophole. Given the current situation of Zhu Wushi and the Azure Dragon Society, the situation could be reversed if they are not careful. It remains to be seen how Zhu Wushi will handle it."

At the level of Zhu Wushi and Gongzi Yu, the confrontation itself is like walking a tightrope over a cliff.

One wrong move, and the whole game is lost.

Until the very last step, many things are difficult to definitively conclude.

Hearing what Chu Qinghe said, Qu Feiyan's eyes lit up and she said, "I've heard that the scenery of Green Lake on Cuiyun Peak, where Shenjian Manor is located, is beautiful and unparalleled. Since there's such a lively event to watch this time, why don't we go and take a look together?"

Not to mention Qu Feiyan, even the Jellyfish Yin Ji and the other girls were equally interested in Qu Feiyan's suggestion.

Upon hearing this, Chu Qinghe replied casually, "We'll see when the time comes!"

After a short while, the women continued chatting about these issues before getting up and going to the courtyard to cultivate.

At this moment, Chu Qinghe did not continue to lie in the hammock as before, but got up and slowly walked to the stone table, with a hint of expectation in his eyes.

Until the end of the 9-11 PM, while Chu Qinghe was waiting, a system notification suddenly popped up.

[Ding! The host has accumulated a year of check-in time since the first day, meeting the annual check-in requirements. Would you like to perform a special check-in?]

As Chu Qinghe's gaze fell upon the system notification that popped up in front of him, a handsome smile involuntarily appeared on his lips.

"It's finally been a year!"

After looking away from the system notification, Chu Qinghe called Xiao Zhao over.

However, unlike before, he didn't immediately put his hand on Xiao Zhao's head to bask in her good fortune after she came over.

This time, after Xiao Zhao arrived, Chu Qinghe first asked her to fetch a basin of clean water, and then Chu Qinghe himself went into the room.

A moment later, as Xiao Zhao entered the main house, Chu Qinghe had already lit a purple jade datura incense stick that hadn't been used in a long time.

Then, amidst Xiao Zhao's confusion, Chu Qinghe began by burning incense, then took out the Heavenly Demon Qin and played it for a while before washing his hands in a basin of clean water.

After all, it's an annual contract, so Chu Qinghe deserves to treat it with high standards and respect.

After wiping the water off his hands, Chu Qinghe went around to Xiao Zhao's back, first placing his hands on Xiao Zhao's steering wheel—no, on her ponytail—and pinching it, then shaking it.

After playing with it for a few moments, Chu Qinghe placed his hands on Xiao Zhao's head, following her two ponytails.

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