Chapter 27

"如果……我说我认识南海神尼呢？" Hearing the words from Jiang Chen, Huang Rong couldn't help but change her expression instantly, for the Southern Sea Divine Nun was a character she had fabricated, and now someone suddenly claimed to know her, how could she not be greatly surprised?

"Since Brother Jiang is a friend of the Divine Nun, please accept this bow from Yang Guo." Yang Guo immediately bowed upon hearing this. Seeing this, Jiang Chen hurriedly tried to support Yang Guo, but he was a step too late and had to kneel down as well. The crowd was in an uproar, all asking who this Southern Sea Divine Nun was, and her friend was enough to make the godlike Divine Condor Hero bow.

"Brother Yang, please rise. I dare not accept such a great honor." Jiang Chen quickly issued a palm to lift Yang Guo, saying, "You might not believe me, but I am actually……"

"Warning, Jiang Chen, the reincarnator, must not reveal the secrets of the cycle, or severe punishment will follow."

The sudden message in his mind made Jiang Chen frown. He had intended to test the limits of the cycle, but he did not expect that before he could even speak, he received a warning from the cycle bracelet.

"It seems that compared to the existence of the cycle, my power is still too weak. Otherwise, even the cycle could not do anything to me." His thoughts raced, and Jiang Chen became even more determined to strengthen his power. However, the current situation needed to be handled promptly.

Having experienced a life-and-death transformation, Jiang Chen had become more open to life and death, but this did not mean he was a person who did not know right from wrong. Clearly, he did not yet have the strength to confront the cycle. His eyes flashed with determination, and he smoothly continued, "Actually, I only learned this information under extremely rare circumstances. Brother Yang, we should find a quiet place to discuss this in detail."

Yang Guo, however, could hardly wait, and repeatedly asked, "Brother Jiang, can you tell me if Long'er is doing well now?"

"This……" Jiang Chen did not dare to respond lightly, only vaguely replying, "She is physically well, and the severe poison has been cured. The only thing is that she misses you too much."

Huang Rong was shocked, her face turning from red to green, then to purple, and finally gradually returning to normal. Fortunately, everyone's attention was focused on Yang Guo and Jiang Chen, so she did not lose her composure. Guo Xiang, standing by her mother, also asked, "Mother, who is this Southern Sea Divine Nun?"

Huang Rong seemed not to hear, and when she wanted to ask Huang Yaoshi, she saw him muttering, "Who is this Southern Sea Divine Nun? Why have I never heard of her?"

Guo Jing was still immersed in Jiang Chen's words. He vaguely remembered his wife Huang Rong mentioning the Southern Sea Divine Nun, but he could not recall it at the moment.

"Guo'er, Young Hero Jiang, let's go inside to talk." Huang Rong, though inwardly shocked and uncertain, spoke calmly, but her words were somewhat hesitant.

Jiang Chen and Yang Guo nodded in agreement and went to the back hall together, with Guo Xiang and Guo Polu following. Huang Rong instructed Yelü Qi, Liang Zhen, and others to continue the ceremony for selecting the new leader of the gang.

Although Guo Jing was present, Huang Yaoshi could not muster much enthusiasm for this "foolish" son-in-law. Seeing his grandchildren and granddaughter seemingly more concerned about Yang Guo, he felt a chill in his heart, as they did not seem very enthusiastic about him.

Huang Rong also noticed this and wanted to keep him for a few more days, partly to show filial piety and partly to guard against any unforeseen events. She was always wary of Jiang Chen and Yang Guo, and now that they were together, she was even more worried. However, she could not say this outright, so before she could say much, Huang Yaoshi, ignoring Guo Jing and Huang Rong's persuasion, drifted away.

Seeing her father with more white hair, Huang Rong thought of his eccentric personality and solitary life over the years, and her inability to fulfill her filial duties. Her nose turned sour, and two tears slid down her cheeks. She carefully wiped away her tears, composed herself, and after a brief word with Guo Jing, she also went to the back hall.

Jiang Chen and the others had already arrived at the back hall. Guo Xiang, following Jiang Chen, could not help but ask in a low voice, "Brother Jiang, do you really know the Southern Sea Divine Nun?"

Jiang Chen smiled and said, "Xiang'er, don't be impatient. I will explain everything in a moment."

Just as they sat down, Yang Guo could not wait and said, "I heard Auntie Guo say that the Southern Sea Divine Nun lives on the Great Wisdom Island in the Southern Sea and never allows outsiders, especially men, to enter. Brother Jiang, how did you…… Auntie Guo is here." It turned out that Huang Rong had also entered at this moment.

"Mother," Guo Polu and Guo Xiang said. Huang Rong had a faint smile, but it was somewhat forced, "I came in to see what's happening."

Jiang Chen smiled and said, "Since everyone is here, I will explain the matter of Miss Long."

Hearing Jiang Chen speak, Huang Rong was even more surprised. This man, known as the Black-robed Asura, had been active for a short time but had taken countless lives, making him an extremely terrifying figure. He had just killed Huo Du, and now he was about to talk about Xiaolongnü, and no one knew what he was up to.

"Auntie Guo, I was just asking. I remember you said that the Southern Sea Divine Nun does not allow men to enter the Great Wisdom Island, but Brother Jiang claims to be her friend. What's going on?" Yang Guo, anxious, finally asked the question he most wanted to know.

"This……" Huang Rong hesitated, her gaze falling on Jiang Chen, and she quickly smiled, "Young Hero Jiang, why don't you explain?"

Jiang Chen smiled and said, "From now on, I will have a lot to say, so I hope you all don't interrupt me. Brother Yang, if you want to see Miss Long, please listen patiently. Is that okay?"

"As long as I can see Long'er, I will agree. No matter how much you say, I will not interrupt you." Yang Guo spoke solemnly, his eyes scanning the crowd sharply.

For sixteen years, Yang Guo had practiced under the guidance of the divine condor by the sea, and his internal strength had advanced rapidly. In the world today, only Jiang Chen could firmly surpass him. He was in his prime and had a naturally rebellious nature, and as he thought, his deep internal strength unconsciously emanated.

Although everyone was already curious, seeing Yang Guo's intense reaction, they all nodded in agreement to Jiang Chen's words.

"Sixteen years apart, and newly married, how can one bear it?" Jiang Chen looked at the anxious Yang Guo and sighed. Behind this man of infinite charm was a deeply painful heart. Seeing Yang Guo's eyes well up, as if touched by something, Jiang Chen quickly continued, "Sixteen years ago, Brother Yang was poisoned by the love flower, and Miss Long was also critically injured. Brother Yang's injury could be treated with half a pill of the Heartless Pill, but Miss Long's injury had no cure. Therefore, the last half of the love flower antidote that Miss Long fought to obtain was discarded by Brother Yang into a deep valley. They agreed to live or die together. At that time, the small hill outside the Heartless Valley was covered with red, nameless flowers, and Brother Yang named them Longnü Flowers. Is that correct?"

Huang Rong was surprised by how Jiang Chen knew so clearly, but since many people knew about this, she was not too surprised. However, the Longnü Flowers were a private secret between Yang and Long. Yang Guo nodded, as if transported back to sixteen years ago, vividly recalling the scene of the two of them admiring the Longnü Flowers.

"Brother Yang had already decided to live or die with Miss Long, but the next morning, Miss Long left without a word, leaving a message on a stone saying she would return in sixteen years. Brother Yang was heartbroken, and with Miss Long's incurable injury, how could she survive for sixteen years? Auntie Guo deduced that Miss Long might have been saved by the Southern Sea Divine Nun. Therefore, Brother Yang took the Heartbreak Grass to counter the poison and cure the love flower poison, hoping to survive until the sixteenth year to meet Miss Long."

Jiang Chen paused here, and Yang Guo, lost in his memories, was already in tears. Guo Xiang and the others looked at Yang Guo with sympathy, especially Guo Xiang, who seemed on the verge of tears, while Huang Rong stared at Jiang Chen with a piercing gaze, unable to see through him.

Jiang Chen sighed and feigned a sad expression, "Actually…… there is no such person as the Southern Sea Divine Nun, and there was no such thing as a Divine Nun saving anyone. Lady Huang, don't you agree?"

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