However, this news, which at first glance seemed good, left Shang Xin Ci deeply puzzled by Liu Chen's reaction. Logically, such news should have caused excitement, so why did Liu Chen say what he did?
With a heart full of questions, Shang Xin Ci continued to read. When she saw the latter half of the two pieces of intelligence recorded in the Bookworm, her expression instantly turned cold.
It turned out that it meticulously detailed two Demonic Path Gu Masters who had suddenly appeared in Southern Border. They were known to the world as Black and White Shuangsha (Black and White Killers), namely Black Killer Gu Yue Fang Zheng and White Killer Bai Ningbing. The methods of these two were extremely cruel and appalling.
At the Jia Family's Gu Fighting Tournament, Jia Gui and Jia Fu were locked in fierce combat, while the Black and White Shuangsha (Black and White Killers) seized the opportunity to feign serious injuries nearby. When both sides were exhausted, they unexpectedly assisted Jia Jinsheng, slaughtering all the Jia Family clansmen.
Not only that, they also took advantage of the internal strife within the Jia Family, secretly unleashing their poisonous hands, killing all the Gu Masters who participated in the Gu Fighting Tournament.
Even more shocking was that after completing this series of atrocities, the Black and White Shuangsha (Black and White Killers) immediately turned against Jia Jinsheng, mercilessly killing him and seizing all of the Jia Family's assets.
Now, the Jia Family had been completely annihilated, and the Black and White Shuangsha (Black and White Killers) had become infamous as renowned Devil Heads in Southern Border.
Fang Yuan and Bai Ningbing did not meet Shang Xin Ci as everyone expected, nor did they stay with the Shang Family. Instead, they unexpectedly went directly to the Jia Family. This action not only surprised Liu Chen but also caught everyone off guard.
However, what was even more shocking was that Fang Yuan and Bai Ningbing had completely devoured the entire Jia Family! Such ruthless methods were truly astounding. From the intelligence Liu Chen had, these two had already reached the Peak of Third Rank, and their combat strength far surpassed other Gu Masters of the same Rank.
"Brother Chen, these Black and White Shuangsha (Black and White Killers) are now wanted by the Tie Family. I'm afraid it won't be long before they fall into the net of justice." Shang Xin Ci was also very surprised by the Demonic Path actions of the Black and White Shuangsha (Black and White Killers). After all, with just the two of them, they were able to easily destroy a Mountain Village, which undoubtedly demonstrated their powerful strength.
"It will probably not be easy to deal with these Black and White Shuangsha (Black and White Killers)." Liu Chen shook his head, clearly not optimistic about the Tie Family's actions. He knew how formidable these two were, and they were by no means easily dealt with by ordinary people. "Your Shang Family has always prioritized harmony and wealth. It's best you don't get involved in such matters. At all times, strength is always the most crucial factor." Liu Chen earnestly advised Shang Xin Ci.
Shang Xin Ci heard this and couldn't help but ask strangely, "Hmm? Brother Chen, are you not optimistic about the Tie Family's operation this time? The Tie Family is a prominent Family renowned in Southern Border. Facing these two suddenly rising Demonic Path Gu Masters, could they still fail?"
"Divine Catcher Tie Xue Leng's strength has not yet recovered, and according to the intelligence, although both of them are at the Peak of Third Rank, I have doubts about their true strength. I'm afraid they have already Broken Through to Four-Turn. To successfully subdue these two, it would probably require a Fifth Rank Gu Master to take action. However, a Fifth Rank Gu Master cannot be mobilized so easily." Liu Chen said with a solemn expression.
He had a deep understanding of Fang Yuan, knowing that he must have hidden his true strength to avoid attracting the encirclement of Fifth Rank Gu Masters. After all, once a Fifth Rank Gu Master's attention was drawn, the consequences would be unimaginable. And after the Three Kings Inheritance ends, the Southern Border region will enter a relatively peaceful period.
"What? There are two Four-Turn Demonic Path Gu Masters! This is truly terrifying!" Shang Xin Ci exclaimed in surprise upon hearing this.
Liu Chen nodded and continued, "The time is ripe. I am preparing to go to the Three Kings Inheritance to investigate."
Since the Three Kings Inheritance had been activated, he naturally did not want to miss this opportunity. He decided to enter it in advance to explore, lest Fang Yuan get there first and he fall into a passive position.
However, Shang Xin Ci's focus was not on the Three Kings Inheritance; she was more concerned about whether Liu Chen intended to leave the Shang Family.
So, she hurriedly asked, "What? Brother Chen, are you planning to leave the Shang Family?" Compared to those Demonic Path Gu Masters, Shang Xin Ci was clearly more concerned about Liu Chen's whereabouts.
"I have a premonition that the Three Kings Inheritance is extremely important to me. Now that your foundation is already formed, there's no need for me to worry anymore, so I must go to Three Fork Mountain." Liu Chen unhesitatingly revealed his true feelings.
Shang Xin Ci gazed at Liu Chen, knowing that once Liu Chen made a decision, it was difficult to change. So she softly said, "Then I understand, Brother Chen. The journey to Three Fork Mountain is long, and you will undoubtedly encounter many difficulties and obstacles along the way. Please take care of yourself."
Liu Chen smiled and nodded, comforting her, "Don't worry, with my cultivation, you don't need to be too concerned. Although this world is vast,... never mind, I won't say such flag-raising words."
He originally wanted to say some bold words, such as "In this world, there is no place Liu Chen cannot go," but as the words reached his lips, he suddenly realized that such words might be too arrogant, so he quickly retracted them.
Seeing this, Shang Xin Ci couldn't help but ask curiously, "Flag-raising?" She was clearly a little confused by Liu Chen's hesitant words just now.
Liu Chen quickly waved his hand and explained, "Oh, that was just an irrelevant remark, don't mind it. This time I leave the Shang Family, it will probably be for a considerable period. This Thousand Li Earth Wolf Spider, I'll leave it with you for now."
With that, he quickly took out the Thousand Li Earth Wolf Spider from his Aperture and carefully placed it into Shang Xin Ci's hand.
The Thousand Li Earth Wolf Spider, without Qi infused, maintained the size it had when stored in the Aperture. Liu Chen unhesitatingly reached out his hand, as if this Gu was merely an insignificant item to him.
However, when Shang Xin Ci saw this scene, she couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, "Ah!" She was clearly startled by this heavy gift and quickly waved her hand in refusal, "Brother Chen, you're going to Three Fork Mountain to contend for the Legacy, you'll definitely need this Gu as a combat force! How can I accept it?"
Liu Chen smiled and explained, "I'm going to Three Fork Mountain for a stealth operation, and this Gu is not suitable for my plan. With my current strength, this Gu is nothing more than a means of transportation for me. Leaving it with you will also make me feel more at ease outside."
After speaking, Liu Chen didn't give Shang Xin Ci a chance to refuse and forcibly placed the Gu into her hand.
It is worth mentioning that a refined Gu can be transferred for use by other Gu Masters, so Liu Chen did not need Shang Xin Ci to painstakingly refine this Gu again. He directly handed over the right to use this Gu to Shang Xin Ci, allowing her to immediately control this powerful Gu.