Chen Tianwen had only been back in his room for a short time when Bai Qingsong rushed over anxiously.

Now, Chen Tianwen's status in Bai Qingsong's heart has been rising steadily. Especially after Elder Danchi mentioned that Chen Tianwen was very likely a reincarnation of a Celestial Emperor, Bai Qingsong's gaze towards Chen Tianwen completely changed.

This once made Chen Tianwen wonder if Bai Qingsong had some special hobby, but after getting used to it, Chen Tianwen accepted it!

"Mr. Chen!"

As soon as he entered, Bai Qingsong quickly bowed to Chen Tianwen.

Chen Tianwen waved his hand and said:

"Young Master Bai, there's no need for such formalities. Actually, we're about the same age, so let's just call each other brothers from now on!"

It wasn't that Chen Tianwen wanted to get close to Bai Qingsong; it was just that Chen Tianwen was thoroughly annoyed by the red tape of these large families.

Bai Qingsong was overjoyed to hear Chen Tianwen call him brother. He fantasized that one day, when Chen Tianwen regained his strength as an Immortal Emperor, he could boast everywhere, "I have a brother who is an Immortal Emperor!"

Moreover, even if Chen Tianwen is not the reincarnation of an Immortal Emperor, his superb alchemy skills alone are beyond the reach of ordinary people.

Therefore, Bai Qingsong bowed deeply and said to Chen Tianwen:

"Brother, please accept my bow!"

Although Chen Tianwen knew that Bai Qingsong might be several hundred years older than him, the cultivation world valued those who were accomplished, so he accepted it calmly. Chen Tianwen then helped Bai Qingsong up and said:

"Qingsong, I asked someone to invite you here because I have some bad news for you."

Bai Qingsong, sitting to Chen Tianwen's left, looked at Chen Tianwen with a puzzled expression and said:

"Brother, please speak freely!"

"Today I went to the Immortal Artifact Shop and had a chance encounter with a Golden Immortal powerhouse named Mi Qing!"

"Miqing?"

Bai Qingsong's expression changed drastically, and anger appeared on his face. Then, Bai Qingsong began to explain:

“This Mi Qing is the inner disciple of the Mi Yun Sect. He is the Golden Immortal at the peak of the dual laws that I mentioned to my brother last time! He is the one who plotted against my uncle.”

Chen Tianwen nodded, becoming even more certain of his guess, and said:

"From what I've observed, the Mi Yun Sect has very likely reached some kind of agreement with the City Lord's Mansion! We'd better make preparations as soon as possible!"

Although Mi Qing did not stand up for Cang Mo, Cang Mo's respectful attitude towards Mi Qing showed that it was not out of fear of a strong person, but rather like respect for an elder.

Therefore, Chen Tianwen guessed that the City Lord's Mansion might have already submitted to the Mi Yun Sect.

Bai Qingsong nodded, agreeing with Chen Tianwen's analysis, but then said with some worry:

"But the secret realm is about to begin, and even if we send more experts from the family, it won't be enough time!"

Chen Tianwen thought for a moment and said:

"Qingsong, if you were to face Mi Qing, what are your chances of winning?"

Bai Qingsong pondered for a moment, then spoke:

"To be honest, brother, although I only have the cultivation of a late-stage Golden Immortal, I can still barely fight Mi Qing. Now, with the Seven Absolute Immortal Pills that you refined, I am not afraid of Mi Qing's poison law and can defeat him, but I cannot kill him!"

Chen Tianwen nodded. Given Bai Qingsong's status as the young master of the family, even though Mi Qing was a level higher than Bai Qingsong and possessed dual laws, it wouldn't be difficult for Bai Qingsong to challenge someone of a higher level.

After all, as the young master of the family, Bai Qingsong's cultivation techniques and immortal arts are far superior to those of Mi Qing, an inner disciple. Moreover, Bai Qingsong must have some life-saving trump cards given to him by his family elders!

The problem now is the number of Golden Immortal experts. If the other side cooperates, it is estimated that there will be no fewer than thirty Golden Immortals entering the secret realm!

As for the White Moon Chamber of Commerce, even with Chen Tianwen, they could only get in a dozen or so at most!

Even if Chen Tianwen could fight five against one, he couldn't make up for the difference in numbers.

However, Chen Tianwen couldn't bring himself to abandon the secret realm. For the sake of Hua Qingyue, he didn't care about these dangers.

Chen Tianwen and Bai Qingsong fell silent in the room, pondering a good solution.

Bai Qingsong then invited Elder Bai Xiu to discuss the matter, but the three of them couldn't come up with any good solutions.

How about this!

Chen Tianwen had a sudden inspiration and came up with a solution.

Bai Qingsong and Elder Bai Xiu listened with curiosity, and Chen Tianwen slowly began to speak:

"The Mi Yun Sect and the City Lord's Mansion did not announce their alliance in a grand manner, precisely to catch us off guard!"

Bai Qingsong and Elder Bai Xiu nodded in agreement. That was indeed the case, but so what?

Chen Tianwen smiled mysteriously and then revealed his plan.

Bai Qingsong frowned. Although Chen Tianwen's plan could minimize casualties on their side, it would also put Chen Tianwen at great risk.

Bai Qingsong was about to speak up to dissuade him, but Chen Tianwen waved his hand and said:

"If not this way, is there any other good way?"

Bai Qingsong fell silent. Chen Tianwen was right; Chen Tianwen's method was indeed the best choice!

Afterwards, Bai Qingsong and Elder Bai Xiu stood up, agreed on the departure date, and then took their leave.

Chen Tianwen, however, was very optimistic and full of confidence for this trip to the secret realm.

Xiaoxue knocked on the door and entered the room. Xiaoxue had been assigned by Bai Qingsong to serve Chen Tianwen. Chen Tianwen didn't say much about Bai Qingsong's arrangement. Having Xiaoxue help deliver messages and run errands was indeed much more convenient.

"Xiaoxue, how long have you been working at the White Moon Merchant Guild?"

With nothing else to do, Chen Tianwen chatted with Xiaoxue.

Xiaoxue tilted her head, thought for a moment, and said:

"I joined the White Moon Merchant Guild when it started preparing in Bu Huo City, so it must have been about five years now!"

"Xiaoxue, what is your clan? Are you also from Buhuo City?"

Xiaoxue shook her head and said mischievously:

"No, I came here from Stream City. My family is very small; you certainly wouldn't know about the Shi family in Stream City!"

Chen Tianwen was slightly taken aback. The ancestral home of the Ming Dynasty was in Xishui City, and the clan name of the Ming Dynasty was Shi!

Could it be such a coincidence?

Chen Tianwen asked tentatively:

How many Shi families are there in Xishui City?

Xiaoxue confirmed:

“When our family was the only one in Xishui City, my grandfather told me that our family ascended from the lower realm, so we didn’t have any influence in the Xuantian Realm.”

Chen Tianwen was almost 90% certain that Xiaoxue was indeed from a family of the Ming Dynasty, but just to be on the safe side, he still asked:

"Xiaoxue, do you know someone named Shi Lekang?"

"ah!"

Unexpectedly, Xiaoxue exclaimed in surprise and said:

"Senior, do you know my grandfather?"