Su Huai Zhen insisted, “We must find them as soon as possible. Otherwise, if the King of Hell gets his hands on it, he will stop at nothing.”
“Yes, we’ll go look for them right away.”
The righteous forces of the Bitter Realm began a large-scale search, but they didn’t know about the Extreme Treasures Shop, and even less about Gong Ye Lian’s existence.
They searched for a long time but found nothing.
“Yan Ge Xing, are there no other clues?”
“I don’t know. I didn’t ask. I genuinely don’t know.”
This was a major headache. They hadn’t found anything for so long, it was truly disheartening, especially since this was their own territory, the Bitter Realm.
Just when they were at a loss, a few people passed by and said, “Strange, the Extreme Treasures Shop hasn’t opened for days. Strange, those rare treasures, I wonder if they’ve been sold?”
“I don’t know. The door is closed now, who knows what happened?”
“Let’s go look elsewhere. We came from afar, thinking we could buy some good stuff, but it’s closed.”
Yan Ge Xing’s eyes suddenly lit up. “Right, the Extreme Treasures Shop.”
“Extreme Treasures Shop?”
Leng Bie Fu and the others were all taken aback. What did that mean?
Yan Ge Xing said, “A few times, when chatting with Hong Chen Can Meng about old times, she mentioned the Gong Ye family. I don’t know if it has anything to do with the Extreme Treasures Shop, but if you’re talking about rare treasures, there was indeed a family called Gong Ye in the past.”
“The Gong Ye family, weren’t they wiped out?”
Leng Bie Fu asked, looking confused.
Yan Ge Xing nodded. “Yes, they were wiped out. She hasn’t seen them since. But now that I think about it, if there are such treasures, only the Gong Ye family could still have them.”
Leng Bie Fu immediately understood. “You’re saying Gong Ye Lian is still alive.”
Yan Ge Xing nodded solemnly. This was indeed the truth. Moreover, it was the only way to explain Hong Chen Can Meng’s cooperation.
“If that’s the case…”
Both of them thought of the same issue: morality was the most important bargaining chip.
The two then went to the Extreme Treasures Shop and immediately discovered some problems. There were obvious signs of a struggle, and now the shop had disappeared.
Su Huai Zhen was also shocked when he heard this. He didn’t expect the outcome to be like this.
“So, these two…?”
Yan Ge Xing remained silent. His guess was right, but how should he say it?
A wife betraying her husband, and a third party intervening. What was this?
Abandoning her husband and daughter, it was a complete moral depravity.
They had seen the daughter of the Shepherd God. This outcome was beyond words.
“We should inform the Shepherd God. This is beyond our control.”
“Actually, what I’m most worried about is that someone wants to forge a weapon to suppress Mu Tian Jiu Ge. If that’s the case, it’s not simply betrayal.”
Su Huai Zhen’s words made everyone break out in a cold sweat. It was true. It wasn’t that simple.
“No matter what, we can only take it one step at a time and see what they’re going to do.”
In the eyes of Su Huai Zhen and the others, at least, they didn’t deserve sympathy. A good family, doing such things… who would tolerate being cheated on?
They exchanged glances. Even Yan Ge Xing fell silent.
This was a world with strict rules of etiquette, where upholding the marital bond was a given. Such bold acts of betrayal were absolutely unforgivable, even among demon races. Many of them wouldn’t condone it.
Of course, if they didn’t care, they wouldn’t get involved.
But the Heavenly Domain had always been connected to the Bitter Realm. This kind of moral code was ingrained in their hearts.
Otherwise, Bai Shou Liu Xian wouldn’t have chosen to self-exile himself, to leave the Heavenly Domain, unable to face the Shepherd God.
This was the background, the reality.
“Go, tell the Shepherd God. As for the rest, we are powerless.”
Juan Shou Tian said, “I’ll go. I have something else I need to ask the Shepherd God.”
Everyone agreed.
Juan Shou Tian then disappeared in a flash of light. The remaining people looked at each other, stunned. They never expected this kind of situation.
The Heavenly Domain was prosperous. The various races lived happily. Of course, a large army guarded the Heavenly Domain. It was a necessity.
Juan Shou Tian arrived at the gate of the Heavenly Domain and said, “I am Juan Shou Tian. I have important matters to discuss with the Shepherd God. Please inform him.”
The guards at the Heavenly Domain gate knew about the Shepherd God’s relationship with the Bitter Realm, so they nodded. “Alright, wait a moment.”
The Shepherd God was currently dealing with government affairs. His daughter had been handling them very well these past days, though he wasn’t truly letting go.
“Father, how is it going?”
“Very good. You’re working hard. I’m happy.”
Lin Ruo Mei was very excited and happy after hearing this. It was indeed a joyous thing.
She felt more at ease and was excited. It was good that she was happy.
“Shepherd God, Juan Shou Tian from the Bitter Realm requests an audience.”
“Oh, let him in.”
“Yes, Shepherd God.”
Soon, Juan Shou Tian entered the Shepherd God’s palace, looked at everyone, and bowed. “Greetings to the Shepherd God.”
The Shepherd God waved his hand. “No need for formalities. What brings you here, that you would make this trip?”
Juan Shou Tian looked at the Shepherd God, not knowing how to say it, but he gritted his teeth and said, “We have found news about Hong Chen Can Meng, and also about Gong Ye Lian.”
Upon hearing this, the Shepherd God frowned and said nothing.
Lin Ruo Mei asked, confused, “What do they have to do with the Heavenly Domain?”
Juan Shou Tian looked at the Shepherd God, who didn’t seem to be saying anything, and went straight to the point. “Hong Chen Can Meng is supposed to be your mother, Qi Se Ling, and Gong Ye Lian is your mother’s lover.”
Lin Ruo Mei was delighted to hear the first part, but the second part was like plunging into an icy abyss.
“This, this, this…”
The Shepherd God looked at Juan Shou Tian, then said to Lin Ruo Mei, “This is why I was never your mother. Back then, it was because of this that I left the Heavenly Domain and went to find someone who shared my ideals.”
Bai Shou Liu Xian bowed and apologized. “Shepherd God, this is all my fault. My fault.”
The Shepherd God waved his hand. “This has nothing to do with you, Father-in-law. It was her own choice. It seems that the King of Hell has found them. He probably wants to forge a divine weapon to suppress my Mu Tian Jiu Ge.”
Juan Shou Tian nodded. “Yes, Shepherd God.”
This revelation made Lin Ruo Mei’s heart crack. How could this be? Betraying her father. This would bring calamity upon the Heavenly Domain.
Bai Shou Liu Xian was furious. He never thought his daughter would do anything for a lover.
“Shepherd God, I have no such unfilial daughter. Betraying her husband, and betraying the entire Heavenly Domain. I am ashamed of her.”
The other high officials of the Heavenly Domain knew about this matter and couldn’t take it anymore. It was intolerable.
Sure enough, with a lover, you have everything. They were willing to do anything to possess it. It was an inevitable outcome.
All this suffering, all this reality, was an unavoidable rule.
Bai Shou Liu Xian really didn’t know how to talk about his daughter anymore. Her unfilial behavior aside, she was so unchaste. It was simply unbearable for him.
How good the Shepherd God was! He was the ruler of a domain, with immense power. He had raised Lin Ruo Mei himself and hadn’t sought out other women. He was a perfect man.
Yet she had acted this way. It seemed she didn’t care about chastity at all. Shame, utter shame.
But the Shepherd God remained calm and composed. Of course, they didn’t know that this Shepherd God wasn’t the same Shepherd God. This was something they were unaware of.
He was inwardly more annoyed, but he controlled his emotions and regained his composure quickly, hence his current calmness.
Perhaps some things just happen suddenly and then quickly. It had nothing to do with him.
Everyone present was silent. After all, the Shepherd God was their ruler. “The ruler is insulted, the minister dies.” It was a grave crime.
If the Shepherd God hadn’t said anything, they might have lost their composure and taken action. This was the hateful truth, the unbearable answer.
The ruler of the Heavenly Domain could be benevolent, but he was not to be trifled with. They were all holding their breath, waiting for the Shepherd God to speak.