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Chapter 180 Trust Rebuilding Conspiracy Approaching

After the battle at the warehouse, the Zhang family of cultivators fell into a brief period of tranquility, but beneath this calm, undercurrents were surging. Zhang Peng was busy reorganizing family affairs, strengthening defensive deployments, and also pondering how to improve the family's overall strength. However, Xia Lijuan's matter remained a thorn in his side, something he found difficult to let go of.

To atone for her mistake, Xia Lijuan worked tirelessly every day. She took on the most demanding tasks, whether tending to the precious herbs in the herb garden or assisting other disciples in their cultivation. Everyone in the family saw her efforts, but Zhang Peng always deliberately kept his distance, treating her with indifference.

Lin Wan'er looked at the two of them with worry. One day, she found Zhang Peng and said softly, "Zhang Peng, Xia Lijuan has been working really hard lately. She genuinely wants to make amends. Can't you give her another chance?"

Zhang Peng was silent for a moment, then sighed deeply: "Wan'er, it's not that I don't want to forgive her, it's just that I can't forget those deceptions. The family is just starting out and cannot tolerate any betrayal."

Lin Wan'er held Zhang Peng's hand and said gently, "I understand your concerns, but everyone makes mistakes. The important thing is whether you can correct them. Everyone can see Xia Lijuan's efforts now, and we should give her a chance to prove herself."

Looking into Lin Wan'er's sincere eyes, Zhang Peng was touched. Perhaps he really should let go of the past and give Xia Lijuan a chance.

Meanwhile, Pan Liwei returned in a disheveled state to the stronghold he had agreed upon with the dark forces. A mysterious figure shrouded in black robes had been waiting for him for some time. "How did things go?" The mysterious figure's voice was deep and cold, as if it came from the deepest hell.

Pan Liwei knelt on one knee and said in a panic, "Sir, this operation has failed. Zhang Peng's family strength exceeded my expectations, and their defensive formation is extremely powerful."

The mysterious man sneered, "Useless! They can't even handle a small family. However, this makes me even more certain that the Zhang family must be eliminated as soon as possible. Their existence will hinder our plans."

It turns out that this dark force had been plotting to seize control of the cultivation world, and the rise of the Zhang family was undoubtedly a stumbling block in their path. The mysterious man slowly raised his hand, revealing a crystal ball emitting an eerie light, within which appeared a scene of the Zhang family's stronghold. "They thought that strengthening their defenses would ensure their safety, but little did they know, a true crisis was about to descend."

At the Zhang family's residence, Xia Lijuan was still busy. One day, while organizing the family library, she discovered an ancient book containing a long-lost cultivation technique. Xia Lijuan's heart stirred; she knew this book could be a tremendous asset to the family.

Xia Lijuan carefully carried the book to Zhang Peng's residence. "Zhang Peng, I found this in the library. It might be useful to the family." Her voice was tinged with nervousness, afraid that Zhang Peng would speak coldly to her again.

Zhang Peng took the book, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes. He carefully perused it, and his attitude towards Xia Lijuan subtly changed. "Thank you, Xia Lijuan, this book is very important." His tone was no longer cold, but rather gentler.

Xia Lijuan felt a warmth in her heart, and her eyes reddened slightly: "Zhang Peng, I really want to do something for the family. I swear, I will never hide anything again."

Looking into Xia Lijuan's sincere eyes, Zhang Peng finally nodded: "What's past is past. I hope you'll keep your word from now on."

Just then, Su Yao rushed over: "Zhang Peng, something bad has happened! Recently, some strange phenomena have appeared around Su City. The spiritual energy fluctuations are abnormally chaotic. I'm worried that there might be some kind of conspiracy."

Zhang Peng's expression changed. He immediately realized that this might be related to the dark forces behind Pan Liwei. "Summon all core members of the family. We must discuss a countermeasure immediately."

Everyone gathered together, the atmosphere heavy. Zhang Peng relayed the news Su Yao had brought, and Li Yi frowned, saying, "Could it be that Pan Liwei is unwilling to accept defeat and is plotting something again?"

Lin Wan'er nodded and said, "It's very likely. When we fought him before, his dark magic became increasingly strange, so he must have a powerful force supporting him."

Xia Lijuan also spoke up: "No matter what their conspiracy is, we can't just sit and wait to die. I've been studying the family's defensive formations for a while now, and maybe we can make some improvements to enhance our defensive capabilities."

Looking at everyone, Zhang Peng felt a surge of warmth in his heart. Despite the lurking dangers, the unity and solidarity of the family members filled him with confidence. "Alright, everyone, let's split up. Xia Lijuan, the defensive formation is your responsibility; Li Yi, you lead a group of disciples to strengthen patrols; Wan'er, let's work together to figure out how to improve the combat capabilities of the family disciples."

The group obeyed and departed, and the Zhang family entered a tense state of preparation. However, unbeknownst to them, the dark forces' conspiracy was far more complex and dangerous than they imagined. A battle concerning the life and death of the family was about to unfold.