Chapter 477 - 289: Liu Wu!
Chapter 477: Chapter 289: Liu Wu!
Yellow-level Middle Grade?
Information that was better than nothing, I suppose.
Chen Yi gave it a quick glance before closing the light screen.
He had a lot on his plate right now and didn’t really have the spare time to chase after every spectacle.
Therefore, unless it was directly related to his plans, he would usually decide whether or not to pursue an Opportunity based on his schedule for the day.
It wasn’t that he was lacking in Opportunities.
Rather, as his Martial Arts Cultivation and Techniques improved, he had already gained a certain ability to protect himself.
Especially after his Martial Arts Body broke through to the Perfection Realm, his Pile Skill and Inner Strength progressed by leaps and bounds.
The few Opportunities he might gain from a trip outside were less significant than the progress he made by cultivating the Four Symbols Skill.
After a short while, Chen Yi made two loops to confirm that no one was following him, then took Pei Guanli to the residence on Chuansi Street.
Pei Guanli was still muttering, saying things like how tonight’s "good show" wasn’t very fun.
She even begged Chen Yi to take her to see something more fun next time.
Chen Yi smiled and nodded, not bothering to explain the behind-the-scenes details of Liu Hong’s performance tonight.
Besides, even if he did, he figured the Tiger Girl wouldn’t be interested in the drama of "Liu Hong’s inner struggle and torment."
After some small talk, Chen Yi removed his disguise, packed away his clothes neatly, and said with a smile:
"You stay here and be good. In a few days, I’ll send that person downstairs on his way."
Pei Guanli nodded. "Brother-in-law, who are you planning to send him to?"
"King Yama."
Chen Yi lightly tapped her forehead and then darted away.
Pei Guanli rubbed her smooth forehead and pouted at his retreating back before breaking into a smile.
She looked down and tapped her bare feet on the ground a few times.
"Sending you to see King Yama."
"Hee hee."
Hearing her voice, Chen Yi broke into a small smile and made up his mind to take the Tiger Girl to see a truly good show next time.
’I just don’t know when "next time" will be.’
「Not long after.」
Chen Yi quietly returned to Spring Lotus Garden, shed his black clothes, changed into a fresh, dry robe, and his expression returned to one of peace.
By this time, the rain had grown heavier.
Inside Spring Lotus Garden, raindrops pattered down. A cool wind blew, causing the flowers, grass, and trees to rustle. Floating leaves could be faintly seen drifting through the courtyard.
Most of the residences in the rear courtyard were silent.
The nearby Jiaxing Garden, the empty Four Directions Hall, and several other residences farther away were all the same.
In contrast, some sounds could be heard coming from the central courtyard.
The clanking of the Personal Guards’ Armor as they moved about, their conversations during the changing of the guard, and the Old Marquis’s deep laughter from within Qingjing Residence.
"I haven’t fought in a long time. What do you think of my spear technique?"
"Congratulations, Marquis! Your Spear Technique should be at fifty percent of its peak power."
"Fifty percent?"
"You rascal, you’re not being honest. I haven’t recovered my Martial Arts Cultivation yet. I’m still far, far from my peak..."
Hearing the Old Marquis’s words, Chen Yi couldn’t help but chuckle.
He hadn’t thought healing the Old Marquis earlier in the day was anything worth mentioning.
After all, the Old Marquis’s chronic injuries, accumulated over many years, couldn’t be eradicated with a single application of Meridian Flow.
It would still require a regimen of medicinal soups and long-term Acupuncture to restore the Old Marquis to a state appropriate for his age.
But he had forgotten something.
The Old Marquis had been tormented by illness and pain for five years. To have it suddenly relieved brought a joy that was beyond words.
Just look at him now, able to brandish a greatspear in the courtyard.
Chen Yi smiled and shook his head. "I hope the Old Marquis can still laugh this happily in a few days."
He then turned, sat cross-legged on the bed, and began cultivating the Four Symbols Skill.
’Over the past few days, I’ve absorbed a considerable amount of the Profound Mysteries of [Martial Arts·Body], and both my Pile Skill and Inner Strength have progressed significantly.’
’If my deductions are correct, once my Cultivation Techniques reach the Perfect Level, my cultivation speed will be several times more efficient than it is now.’
’In other words, it took me eight days to break through from the Middle Fifth Grade to the Upper Stage. With a Perfect Level Four Symbols Skill, it might only take two or three days.’
’Such a rate of improvement is simply terrifying.’
"If all goes smoothly, perhaps by the time my lady returns from her inspection of the Three Towns, my Cultivation will have broken through to the Third Grade Realm."
"At that time..."
...
Chen Yi and the Xiao Family were safe and sound, but many people were destined to have a sleepless night.
Inside Tingyu Pavilion, the matter concerning Cui Qingwu had dampened Chen Yunfan’s joy over his progress in the Sword Dao, and he was, for once, meticulously reviewing official business.
He would occasionally stop to think about the recent situation in Shu State, trying to figure out what the White Tiger Guard was planning.
Cui Qingwu, on the other hand, was worried because of what the General had said. She clutched the letter written by Lin Huai’an, her mind racing.
In the end, she couldn’t figure anything out.
However, she did think of a viable solution.
’My own mind might not be up to the task, but I know someone whose is.’
’I might have to find that person and make a deal to avoid the worst-case scenario.’
Meanwhile, in the Liu Family Mansion on South Street, all the Guards who had been knocked unconscious were kneeling in the rear residence.
Zhao Liuan stood before them with a frigid expression, his gaze sweeping over each one as he asked in a cold voice:
"Did anyone see the intruder’s face?"
The Guards shifted slightly, glancing left and right, but no one spoke.
The Guard Commander at the head of the group cupped his fists, his face full of shame, and said:
"We didn’t see the intruder clearly. We only saw a black shadow approach in the blink of an eye. With a wave of his hand, he knocked us all unconscious."
"A black shadow?"
Zhao Liuan didn’t reprimand them. His voice was indifferent as he said, "That means he was wearing black."
"What else?"
"Well..."
"Let me remind you, this matter is of the utmost importance. Not a single, tiny detail can be overlooked!"
Hearing this, the Guard Commander sighed in relief, knowing that their lives were safe for the moment. He then began to recall the events in earnest.
And he did, in fact, remember something—or rather, he recalled a few details he had missed.