Chapter 467: Chapter 175: Cunning Rabbit Has Three Burrows, Liang Sheng Sighs in Chaos (4k Request for Monthly Votes)_2

This is human nature.

No matter how the world changes, as long as there are human hearts, they are prone to change; hence, one gets to appreciate the greatness of those who are wholeheartedly devoted to serving the public.

Chaos will rule Immortal City for a while, but as for Liang Sheng, he would merely watch idly by, without meddling at all.

After all, such cause and effect weigh heavily, and if he were to join in, he fears he would attract endless troubles and could no longer maintain a life of self-preservation.

As night passed, the situation unfolded just as Liang Sheng had anticipated: disturbances still plagued Immortal City, and everyone felt threatened. Many were hiding in their own homes, too scared to venture out.

At this time, barely any shops on Gourmet Street dared to open for business. There were even cultivators who had closed their shops too late the previous night, and hence suffered assaults from rogue cultivators, suffering substantial losses.

The Zhou Family had to be praised for their swift response. They had acted decisively prior to the chaos by shutting down their shops.

However, in spite of such measures, their situation was far from ideal, as they had already become targets.

This was a warning Jin Quanxiu issued to the Zhou Family Master with a grave expression, having sensed the state of affairs. After all, the perception of Nascent Soul Masters was razor-sharp.

The Zhou Family did not overestimate their capabilities and immediately began to protect their women and children on top of shutting down their mansion. They deployed disciples with high cultivation levels to patrol the vicinity around the clock.

Under such circumstances, the Zhou Family Master was slightly relieved, but even if the worst-case scenario were to occur, they still had an escape plan.

Having sensed disaster looming, the Zhou Family acted swiftly. Before closing down their mansion and refusing visitors, they found, with Jin Quanxiu’s help, an incredibly concealed and safe location to store a portion of their wealth.

Such secret bases were not limited to one location. After all, like the proverb says, “The crafty hare has three burrows”. No matter how dire the situation, the Zhou Family’s bloodline must continue.

Liang Sheng kept part of his divine sense on the Zhou Family’s side. Regardless of the situation, he kept an eye on everything happening related to the Zhou Family.

He felt increasingly touched, realizing that apart from natural disasters or irresistible forces, the Zhou Family could likely survive anywhere.

Indeed, it was a relief!

Perhaps that is why he was willing to form a cause and effect relationship with the Zhou Family in the first place: both he and the Zhou Family were inherently cautious.

Take the Dan Ding Sect in the Desolate Regions for instance: they were always extremely cautious in everything they did, never acting recklessly. Even when they were the most powerful, they never contemplated unifying the Desolated Regions. Instead, they steadfastly maintained neutrality.

He was uncertain whether this could be taken as a blessing to them as a result of their caution, otherwise the Zhou Family and Jin Quanxiu would have long met their ends, completely obliterated in the Desolate Regions.

At this moment, Huang Yifan brought up a sumptuous feast. Seeing this, Liang Sheng couldn’t help nodding in satisfaction. Rescuing Huang Yifan and taking over the puppet’s body seemed to have been a wise choice.

Otherwise, how could he enjoy a feast so leisurely in such chaotic times? After Liang Sheng finished eating, he glanced at Huang Yifan and laughed, “If you have something to say, just say it. Why are you so hesitant?”

“Master, don’t be upset, I’m just not sure whether I should speak or not.”

“Then don’t say anything.”

“Ah?”

Upon hearing Liang Sheng’s response, Huang Yifan couldn’t help but look up at him. Seeing his playful expression, he understood that Liang Sheng was joking with him and decided not to beat around the bush any more.

“Master, you are a senior of the Dan Ding Sect. With the current chaos, I fear the Zhou Family may run into trouble. When the time for crisis comes, may I lend a hand?”

Upon hearing this, Liang Sheng shook his head. Huang Yifan felt a little disheartened and sighed. This was as anticipated; over the past hundred years, he had come to understand his master’s nature well.

While his cultivation was incredibly high, he was extremely cautious. Otherwise, he would not have waited until Huang Yifan’s lifespan was nearly exhausted before he showed up to meet him.

It seemed that unless it was the very last critical moment, his master would not appear to see Jin Quanxiu and the others.

But what if it’s too late by then? This was not an ordinary crisis, but a complete city-wide turmoil.

As Huang Yifan was lost in his thoughts, Liang Sheng spoke again, “Old Huang, don’t worry too much. The Zhou Family is not as simple as you think. They were once direct disciples of the Hua Tian Sect; are you aware of that?”

“Ah?”

Zhou Family had never spoken about this; after all, the Desolate Regions had already been destroyed. Bringing up the past was meaningless.

But by revealing this truth, Liang Sheng was making his intentions clear: the Zhou Family was highly skilled at self-preservation, so there was no need to worry.

Otherwise, when the Hua Tian Sect was annihilated by other sects, how could the Zhou Family, once the Hua Tian Sect’s direct disciples, survive?

After all, after the Desolate Regions were destroyed, the Zhou Family could be said to be the ultimate survivor, with the most number of survivors.

Upon realizing this, Huang Yifan stopped dwelling on it and instead felt guilty. He had wronged his master, how could he ever doubt him?

With that, Huang Yifan headed straight for the kitchen.

“Master, actually I’ve yet to serve a special dish. Its taste is guaranteed to satisfy you.”

“This Old Huang…”

Watching Huang Yifan dash into the kitchen, Liang Sheng couldn’t help but shake his head and chuckled. Even though he was now a puppet, Old Huang was still appreciative of the bonds of friendship. But if it were not so, why would Liang Sheng keep him by his side?

After shaking his head, Liang Sheng turned his gaze towards the direction of the City Lord Mansion ruins. For some reason, he could sense a slight change in the atmosphere between Heaven and Earth.

Of course, it was just a vague presentiment at the moment and did not affect the current situation. Even if a major change were to occur, who knew how many years down the line that would be..