Chapter 2469 - 1434:
Among the guests attending the banquet, some already had minor ailments or hidden injuries. Whether young, middle-aged, or elderly, they each had some hidden illnesses to varying degrees.
Even the seemingly robust young men, perhaps due to excessive indulgence, were actually quite frail.
For some unknown reason, during the banquet, they inhaled a fresh fragrance that made them feel incredibly comfortable.
It felt like they had entered a deep forest; amidst the chirping of birds and the fragrance of flowers, the floral scent they perceived was quite unique.
Even Taoist and Buddha Cultivators, upon smelling this aroma, felt refreshed. One reason they were reluctant to leave was due to the vibrant atmosphere that the hotel provided.
That day, many chose to stay here.
Because the host wanted to hold a banquet, the hotel’s lobby, some entertainment rooms, and accommodation rooms were reserved exclusively for the guests attending the event for their leisure and stay.
Those who had booked rooms previously or were long-term residents at the hotel were not asked to leave.
The fragrance lingered because Jiang Tang had ingeniously incorporated Vitality Flower essence into the formation, ensuring it lingered for a long time.
The people in the hotel noticed this and found ways to remain in some entertainment areas or continue their stay.
Once the banquet concluded, they stayed at the hotel for fun and relaxation.
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Jiang Tang didn’t trouble the Buddha and Taoist Cultivators because neither bore any blood or dark aura.
This indicated that although they might have taken on private jobs and perhaps deceived people, they hadn’t truly harmed anyone.
Since the two hadn’t harmed others, the wrongdoings should befall those who committed them.
Jiang Tang had set up his uncle’s family, and though they hadn’t reacted yet, it didn’t mean they wouldn’t.
The drinks were spiked, and the scent contained medicine; it might have spared others from disaster.
But for his uncle’s family, the ones guilty would find it difficult to escape consequences.
Taking the antidote in advance wouldn’t work either!
Their symptoms didn’t manifest at noon or evening; they returned to the old house for dinner, gathering and sharing a meal with both families.
The onset was scheduled for midnight.
By then, even if they went wild or insane, it would have nothing to do with others.
Allowing his uncle’s family to show their insanity prematurely wasn’t the intent, as he didn’t mind others laughing at them.
In the days that followed, the situation came to light.
Jiang Tang didn’t want to be the object of scrutiny like a sideshow.
The delayed punishment was unavoidable for them.
Jiang Tang secretly observed as his uncle’s family went mad, confining them to their estate.
They would not harm or trouble others.
They could only harm themselves, injuring their own guards and staff in the process.
No fatalities occurred; everyone, including the guards, workers, and butlers from the estate, was sent to the hospital.
That night, the whole wild episode was shared online.
Although the surveillance footage was not yet publicly released.
With so many injured, authorities naturally stepped in to investigate.
Upon reviewing the surveillance, it was apparent they had turned on each other, perhaps after drinking too much.
Even the mediating guards were injured.
Authorities only intervened because of a report.
Jiang Tang thoughtfully made a phone call to a certain agency.
The inspectors who arrived found no one to answer the door, as everyone was injured inside.
With special skills, the investigators entered discreetly, and these matters were kept confidential.
Certain dedicated workers investigated thoroughly.
Some clever individuals speculated.
Did these people have some kind of illness?
Why did they go mad?
What led to the chaotic fighting, the men and women clashing indiscriminately?
Why were they so fierce?
Though it was a family brawl, it involved their guards and staff.
The compensation would indeed come from the family if the staff lodged complaints, holding them accountable.
However, the hospital’s diagnosis suggested the family had mental issues.
After the brawl, they were sent to a specific hospital.
Jiang Tang benevolently arranged for their admission to an asylum, all together.
Now confined in that place with no rescue, unless they recovered, they might remain imprisoned forever.
Jiang Tang just wanted some peace for a while, not believing they couldn’t eventually escape.
They surely had confederates to help, only detained due to their unstable mental state.
Jiang Tang instructed his parents to ensure the staff and guards from their previous residence didn’t inform his grandparents about the incident.
Even if the two elders knew, they couldn’t do much.
They would only hinder his quest for justice.
Jiang Tang understood some parents’ mindset; they tend to forgive their children despite their wrongdoings, even if they caused pain.
In their hearts, an errant child’s return is priceless.
Jiang Tang and his parents spent time with his grandparents before taking the opportunity to visit his maternal grandparents.
They wouldn’t stay in this realm too long; perhaps he was just a wisp of Divine Soul, staying longer was no problem.
Without cultivating in a place rich with Spiritual Energy, Jiang Tang’s parents couldn’t increase their abilities quickly.
Jiang Tang once again took his parents away, ten days later.
At that time, Jiang Tang observed the cultivators training in Hell Palace; each one fought demonic beasts relentlessly during their trials, some getting injured but none perishing.
They ate fruits when hungry, and demon beast meat when starved.
Here, in addition to gathering Medicinal Herbs, they could indulge in other delicacies.
However, to savor fine Cuisine, they had to get their hands dirty.
Many were young heirs and daughters, even madams.
Most of them didn’t know how to cook, let alone make gourmet dishes.
Fortunately, some possessed impressive culinary skills honed through the trials.
In Hell Palace, they battled without regard for day or night.
Whenever they had a little downtime, they also took turns standing guard.
Inattentive demonic beasts or ghosts would encroach at any moment.
Day or night, battlefields always emerged.
Although they still wore the shoes and outfits they came with.
Once they acquired ample supplies, they would use some.
For instance, combat gear.
Jiang Tang observed his team growing stronger through the trials.
His Divine Soul, along with his wives, had resided in Hell Palace for too long; they wanted a change of pace within another Magic Treasure.
Jiang Tang, with his wife and children, departed; the Artifact Spirit of Hell Palace was reluctant to see them go.
Appearing before Jiang Tang with an adorable expression, the Artifact Spirit tried to act cute and pleading.
Jiang Tang almost conceded, but retained a bit of reason.
"Watch over those training here, ensure they aren’t killed. When they leave Hell Palace, I’ll reward you."
The previous owner of the Hell Palace Artifact Spirit was not Jiang Tang.
Nor did it belong to the one who picked up the Magic Artifact or the Immortal who crafted it.
The former owner is unknown, whether alive or dead.
The Artifact Spirit of the Hell Palace, deprived of energy, had also fallen into slumber.
Unbeknownst, falling into the Magic Treasure Space of the Cultivation World, it was fortuitously obtained by Jiang Tang.
This fortunate person might carry ill intent or a just heart.
Purgatory is a place to punish the wicked.
Hell Palace was also used by Jiang Tang to punish wrongdoers as a Magic Artifact.
Allowing the team to enter for trials, battling demons and demonic beasts, gaining combat experience!
Enabling them to gain more insights and advance rapidly in the near future.
Jiang Tang ultimately left Hell Palace, accompanied by his wife and children. Now in winter, as cultivators, they weren’t afraid of the cold.
Instead, they could venture into a Magic Treasure Space that harbored a Fire Spirit.