The latter awkwardly smiled, "Congratulations to the Pavilion Master on taking a new disciple, and congratulations to Shen for studying under a renowned master. I’ll take my leave now."
He knew that Shen Wang didn’t want him to know what was being said, so he tactfully chose to leave.
"Go ahead, what secret do you have that you had to send Li Yuanliu away?"
Liu Da Rong said irritably.
"Ahem, there are a few things I need to tell you."
Shen Wang thought for a moment and said, "Zheng Yunshu is not dead."
Liu Da Rong straightened up, "How do you know?"
Zheng Yunshu’s Life Plate indeed wasn’t shattered, indicating no life-threatening danger, but Xie Xianlong, who had traveled with her, died and was suspected of being killed due to collusion with the Demon Suppression Department.
So to dispel suspicions now, Zheng Yunshu needs to come out and explain, otherwise those guys will continue to suspect and speculate randomly.
"Because she is now my wife."
Shen Wang’s shocking revelation made Liu Da Rong’s eyes widen.
Finding out Zheng Yunshu was alive made sense, but knowing she was married to Shen Wang perplexed him a bit.
His face darkened, "You better explain this clearly to me."
"Back then, Zheng Yunshu was severely injured. I happened to find her and brought her back home to be my wife."
Shen Wang shrugged and simply explained the circumstances.
Liu Da Rong’s expression turned grim, "You took advantage!"
"No, I heroically saved her, we fell in love at first sight, and it was all consensual, no force involved."
Shen Wang shook his head, "Later I went to the Hundred Refining Sect to discuss this with Zheng Bingzhong, but by then, Zheng Bingzhong was already being watched by people from that family. I didn’t dare act rashly and went back. This time, the situation became even worse."
Liu Da Rong’s face softened a bit since what Shen Wang said matched reality. He snorted, "Do you know how Yun Shu got severely injured?"
"I know, she and Xie Xianlong were ambushed by the Demon Suppression Department. The Department killed Xie Xianlong, and she barely escaped." Shen Wang fabricated the story.
Liu Da Rong’s gaze turned sharp, "You’re lying. If she was injured for that reason, it would be impossible not to contact us!"
Under Liu Da Rong’s piercing gaze, Shen Wang felt a sharp pain, realizing he couldn’t fool him, he had to say, "Master sees all. Since there are no outsiders here, I’ll tell you the truth."
He sighed, "Actually, Xie Xianlong, along with the Yun Family, tried to coerce her into marriage by force.
During their struggle, the Demon Suppression Department seized the opportunity to intervene. She managed to escape using an Array, while Xie Xianlong and two Yun Family members were killed by the Department. Because the matter was disgraceful, she didn’t dare contact you in fear of causing trouble for you."
This time his words mixed truth and falsehood. In reality, he had killed Xie Xianlong and Yun Haifeng, but he couldn’t admit it, and shifted the blame onto the Demon Suppression Department to minimize his involvement.
"Xie Xianlong, that beast! Forcing her like that, he deserved to die!"
Liu Da Rong cursed, but still coldly insisted, "Even so, she had no reason not to contact us!"
"Because she injured Xie Xianlong with her Array skills, killing a member of the Yun Family."
Shen Wang explained, "Coincidentally, the Demon Suppression Department killed other people too. She felt it was impossible to explain and feared implicating you, so she didn’t contact you actively."
After hearing this, Liu Da Rong grumbled, "That girl is really silly. What difference would it have made if she told us? Does she really think I fear them?"
"There’s another reason: Xie Xianlong ambushed her and implanted Spirit-Binding Silk into her body. After being injured, she couldn’t use Spiritual Power, so naturally couldn’t contact you."
Shen Wang revealed a second reason: Spirit-Binding Silk prevents one from using Spiritual Power, and the Communication Jade Pendant identifies the user, so initially she truly couldn’t reach out.
This was Xie Xianlong’s deliberate use of Spirit-Binding Silk to prevent Zheng Yunshu from seeking help.
"What, Spirit-Binding Silk!"
Liu Da Rong jumped up, face dark as night, "The bastard! From a young age, he was a troublemaker, sheltered by his father while bullying others, and he dared use such a vile method on my precious disciple. It’s fortunate he’s dead, or I’d kill him myself!"
He gritted his teeth in anger. Even as an Array Master, he knew how evil that thing was, and couldn’t suppress his fury.
Shen Wang nodded, "Indeed, vile. Xie Xianlong feared Yun Shu’s Array skills were too strong, so he colluded with the Yun Family to take action. Yun Shu fiercely resisted, leading to our encounter."
Liu Da Rong, enraged, turned to Shen Wang, "How did you meet her?"
"My home is on the border between Xi Province and Yun Province. She went to Yun Province to get medicine for Zheng Bingzhong, and I happened to be nearby. Passing through, I found her, as the Demon Suppression Department tried to use her as bait to ambush you. I saved her using Array skills, and evaded the Department’s people."
Shen Wang mixed truth with fabrication. Few knew of his involvement in this, and those who did were dead.
Li Yuanliu leaned back on his chair, "How is she now?"
"Very well. The Spirit-Binding Silk has been removed, her Cultivation restored, and she’s already pregnant."
Shen Wang beamed with a happy smile.
Liu Da Rong’s expression changed, suddenly leaping from his chair, and with a swipe, he disappeared.
Startled, Shen Wang sensed something amiss and tried to dodge, only for Liu Da Rong to appear before him and kick him flying. ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ nοvelfire.net
Shen Wang noticed Liu Da Rong didn’t use excessive force, so he restrained from using his trump card and fell awkwardly to the ground.
Liu Da Rong’s face was dark as he scolded, "You brat! Taking advantage and getting my dear disciple pregnant, you deserve a beating!"
He was really angry, finding his personal disciple overtaken by this brat felt no different than a wild boar spoiling a cabbage; it truly infuriated him!