Just as Su Yang was wondering, some explanations came from inside the hall.
"This earthquake is much more violent than previous ones," the Third Elder said in a deep voice.
"Yes, it wasn't this powerful before."
"That's really strange. How many times has this happened?"
The elders murmured among themselves.
Earthquakes are a very common phenomenon, but judging from what they said, it seems that there have been more than one or two earthquakes recently.
Why doesn't he feel anything?
"You guys say there have been frequent earthquakes lately?" Su Yang asked.
“Yes,” the Third Elder said. “Recently, for some reason, the spiritual energy on the ground has gradually become unstable. However, it can also be considered a blessing in disguise. The spiritual energy in our Ziyun City is many times higher than before, which is why there are more talented disciples in our Su family.”
"But... it's still a bit strange. After all, earthquakes are rare, but they've been happening quite frequently lately. Oh, I don't know, it might be because you're not releasing your true energy. If you were to circulate your true energy, you would be able to sense this fluctuation."
Su Yang nodded.
This explains why earthquakes are unusual. The frequent earthquakes cause instability in the spiritual energy on the earth's surface. Although this brings benefits, upon closer examination, something seems amiss.
At this moment, Su Yang looked at Su Huang: "Do you remember what I said?"
Su Huang was taken aback for a moment, then realized something and stood up, saying, "I understand. I'll send someone to investigate right away."
Su Yang nodded in satisfaction: "Yes, if there's anything unusual, you can tell me."
Su Huang clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Yes."
After saying that, Su Yang turned and left the Elder Hall, while the elders on both sides were completely confused.
What kind of riddle is this?
Only after Su Yang had walked away did they dare to ask Su Huang, "Elder, what were you and the Ancestor talking about just now?"
Su Huang sat down, breathed a sigh of relief, and said, "The ancestor's intention is for us to investigate the source of the earthquake. After all, there must be something fishy about anything unusual."
Something unusual must be going on!
This was a phrase Su Yang had taught him. This earthquake was indeed somewhat unusual; he had never encountered anything like it in the decades he had lived with the Su family, yet it had been happening frequently lately. Even if it had some benefits, the cause should still be investigated to prevent future occurrences.
Thinking of this, Su Huang instructed, "The Sixth Elder and I can handle this matter. You all continue to focus on cultivation to improve your strength and stabilize the internal situation of the Su family. As for the family's internal affairs, the Second Elder will take over for the time being."
The second elder hesitated for a moment: "But I rarely handle family affairs."
Su Huang said, "It's alright. Actually, I was also a little puzzled by the recent earthquakes at first, but the spiritual energy reaction was very weak before, making it difficult to find out. Today's reaction is so strong, I'm sure we'll be able to find the source soon."
The Second Elder nodded: "Understood."
Su Huang said, "Since that's the case, everyone understands their responsibilities, right? I hope that in two months, everyone will have made progress and not fallen behind the younger generation."
"We understand!"
...
late at night.
To the south of Ziyun City lies the former territory of the Ye family, now all of which is under the control of the Su family.
At this moment, the two drunkards slowly walked towards their lodgings. Both of them were disciples of the Su family sent to take over the business. Recently, the business had been developing very steadily, and they had even exceeded the targets set by the family. So, they were in a good mood tonight and went out to drink. They only returned to their lodgings now.
"Old Zhu, you're just too honest. I saw you staring at that girl at the tavern with your eyes wide open, but you didn't dare say a word. What a coward! A man should be more straightforward. If you like someone, just go for it!" The drunk man patted his companion and laughed loudly.
"Brother Su Zhan, you're joking. I just... like it a little bit." Su Zhu said softly, her face flushed.
"What do you mean by a little bit or a couple of bits? If you like someone, you like them! If you like someone, then go for it! Hey, don't say so much. I'll talk to the manager of the tavern tomorrow. We're all from the Su family. It's a blessing if we like their girls! I've got your back, don't hesitate." Su Zhan said with a big laugh.
"It's best not to disturb their business," Su Zhu said with a smile.
"Huh? Sometimes I really doubt if you're even a man. Never mind, let's go back to sleep." Su Zhan shook his hand and walked towards his residence.
Just as they pushed open the door, the ground suddenly shook again.
However, they were drunk and did not notice anything unusual, simply thinking that they were too drunk to stand properly.
That's why, without realizing it, Su Zhan sat down on the ground.
"What's going on? I don't think I've had much to drink?" Su Zhan shook his head and tried to get up.
However, just as he was about to get up, in the darkness, he seemed to see a pair of bronze eyes emitting a faint, oppressive light in the pitch black! And each eye was as big as a room door!
Su Zhan was dumbfounded. He rubbed his eyes, and then those eyes disappeared from his sight.
He shuddered and tugged at Su Zhu beside him, asking, "Old Zhu, did you see a pair of strange eyes just now? They gave me the creeps..."
Su Zhu did not speak.
Su Zhan tugged at him again: "Old Zhu, why aren't you saying anything?"
"Old Bamboo?"
As he spoke, he raised his head and looked at the motionless Su Zhu. Until the moment Su Zhu collapsed, Su Zhan suddenly saw that Su Zhu's entire body resembled a corpse drained of blood. Her face and skin were completely bloodless, and her mouth seemed to be open in surprise, as if she had seen something terrifying. But the strangest thing was...
Su Zhu's eyes were empty!
"Wh-what's going on?" Su Zhan swallowed hard.
At this moment, he panicked; he even doubted whether he was dreaming!
How could someone who was walking peacefully with you suddenly die, and even their eyes have disappeared without you knowing!
"I must have drunk too much. This is a dream. This must be a dream..." Su Zhan was terrified, and even his hands and feet became weak.
"roar……"
Suddenly, a series of low roars came from all around him, which undoubtedly broke through Su Zhan's last psychological barrier.
Upon hearing this sound, Su Zhan, with a burst of strength from who-knows-where, turned and ran.
"Aaaaah! There's a ghost! Help! Someone help me!" Su Zhan ran away, his face full of panic, almost crying.
After he left, the pair of eyes that Su Zhan had seen reappeared in the illusion, and then mysteriously disappeared again not long after.
...
The next day.
Early in the morning, the Su family received news about someone dying the night before. Su Huang personally checked the information after receiving the news.
The second elder came over and asked, "What's wrong?"
Su Huang frowned and said, "The person who died was very close to the place I investigated last night."
The Second Elder's expression changed in shock: "Could this person's death be related to the instability of spiritual energy this time?"
Su Huang shook his head, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Where is the first person to discover this? I want to see him."
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