Chapter 109: ㄴCan It Be Like This Too?

"Lord Du, there is something I don't understand. Could you enlighten me?"

Seeing that the serious matters had been discussed, Chen Ming turned to Du Caiyue and asked,"I don’t believe I’ve ever offended Inspector Li, nor do we have any past grudges. I truly cannot comprehend why he would want me dead."

Du Caiyue’s gaze turned somewhat complex as she slowly said,"Sometimes, you just detest someone at first sight. There’s no other reason. That person neither offended you nor stood in your way, but he just want you dead."

"……"

Chen Ming asked,"Is it because of... Xiyan?"

Du Caiyue neither confirmed nor denied it.

She pulled out a token from her bosom and tossed it over, saying,"If anyone from the Six Doors Authority comes to bother you again, just show them this token."

"Alright."

Chen Ming put the token away.

"I must go. I’ll come find you tonight."

After saying that, Du Caiyue’s figure flickered and vanished without a trace.

Chen Ming looked in the direction where she had disappeared, his hand touching the token in his chest pocket, his gaze turning somber.

This truly was a case of disaster falling from the heavens while one sat quietly at home.

Out of nowhere, without doing anything, a Fourth Grade Expert wanted him dead.

The crucial part was that this person was a Fifth Grade Constable of the Six Doors Authority—considered mid-ranking—and was also one of Zhao Shouchang’s trusted men.

This grudge would not be easy to avenge.

Even if he later advanced to Third Grade, or even First Grade, killing this man would still not be easy.

Zhao Shouchang would definitely protect his own subordinates with his life.

He couldn’t possibly kill Zhao Shouchang as well.

To put it plainly, his current persona and identity were set on walking the righteous path. To kill Li Guangjie would be extremely troublesome.

Unless one day, his strength could completely surpass the Six Doors Authority. If that time ever came, he would probably be nearly invincible under the heavens.

But who knew how many years that would take.

Chen Ming couldn’t wait that long. He couldn’t swallow this indignation.

This was the price of gaining something—when he chose the righteous path for the sake of his elder brother’s family, he had already doomed himself to a life where he could not freely seek vengeance...

"Ah Ming——"

At this moment, his elder brother Chen Rui finally entered the courtyard.

Seeing Chen Ming standing there unharmed, he let out a visible sigh of relief. Walking up to him, a thousand words condensed into a single sentence,"As long as you're alright!"

Seeing him arrive, Chen Ming reassured him,"Don’t worry, it was just a misunderstanding. It’s been resolved. They shouldn’t come again."

Chen Rui nodded,"That’s good."

……

In the afternoon, Zhou Weihao rushed over after hearing the news.

Seeing that the Chen Residence had not been sealed and that Chen Ming was sitting there safely, not taken away, he finally relaxed.

"I warned you long ago—not to get too close to those noble daughters. This was Zhao Shouchang’s warning to you. From now on, stay away from his daughter."

Chen Ming said irritably,"Can’t you hope for something good for me? If Zhao Shouchang really wanted to deal with me, would I still be sitting here talking to you?"

Zhou Weihao said,"If, at this moment, everyone knew that you had a First Grade Expert as your master, do you think the people from the Six Doors Authority would dare lay a hand on you? Think seriously about what I told you before."

These words weren’t without merit.

Li Guangjie had dared to use such methods against him precisely because he was certain that if Chen Ming died, no one would stand up for him.

If he died, would Zhao Xiyan avenge him? Even if she wanted to, her father Zhao Shouchang wouldn’t allow it.

Would Du Caiyue turn against Li Guangjie for the sake of a dead man?

That was even more impossible.

On the contrary, if he killed Li Guangjie, the Six Doors Authority would never let it go.

They would immediately put him on the wanted list, making it impossible for him to have a foothold in the Great Jin Dynasty.

This was the benefit of joining a major power.

Zhou Weihao suddenly said,"Why don’t you become my Zhou family’s son-in-law? I have a younger female cousin, born of my eldest uncle’s main wife. She’s just sixteen and stunningly beautiful—more than worthy of you."

"Wouldn’t that make me your junior by default? If anything, I should become your brother-in-law."

"What a coincidence. I have an elder female cousin, widowed for many years. If you don’t mind, you could marry her. Then, I’ll call you brother-in-law every day."

"……"

Jokes aside, Chen Ming indeed had no intention of getting married for the time being.

With his current fame and status, he was in an awkward position—too high for the low, too low for the high.

Those who fancied him, he didn’t fancy.

Those he fancied, most likely didn’t fancy him.

Once he reached First Grade, his range of options would greatly expand.

By then, he could choose a peerless beauty—gentle and considerate, someone whose heart and eyes were all for him.

Other matters could be compromised, but not this one.

……

After nightfall, Chen Ming dismissed Chunxiang and Xiaxiang, sat alone in his room, warmed a jug of wine, and admired the moonlit winter night while patiently waiting for Du Caiyue’s arrival.

When the moon reached the zenith, a figure silently appeared in the courtyard.

Chen Ming didn’t even see how she came in. He gained a new understanding of her strength.

Du Caiyue sat across from him and placed a thick martial arts manual in front of him, saying,"This is the 《Lunar True Scripture》. If you ever have questions, you may come ask me."

As she spoke, she paused briefly before continuing,"However, this cultivation method was exchanged with merit points at the Six Doors Authority headquarters. You must not spread it. It’s best if no one else knows. If it gets exposed and the Six Doors Authority pursues responsibility, I will not admit I gave it to you."

Chen Ming nodded and also brought out two manuals—《Three Suns Body Tempering》 and 《Six Suns Qi Nurturing》—placing them before her. He said,"These two cultivation methods came into my hands by accident. You should know their origin; it’s best not to spread them either."

When Du Caiyue saw the two manuals, a flash of fiery light flickered in her eyes.

Although it was fleeting, Chen Ming still caught it.

"If anything happens, bring the token to the Six Doors Authority to find me."

She picked up the two manuals and left without even touching the wine on the table.

After she left, Chen Ming picked up the 《Lunar True Scripture》 and began flipping through it.

Based on the overwhelming strength Du Caiyue had shown, this cultivation method likely belonged to the category of Peerless Divine Art.

Unfortunately, it could not be passed on to others.

He had originally been casually flipping through it, but after reading two pages, he suddenly exclaimed,"Huh?"and felt strange.

The content looked remarkably similar to 《Three Suns Body Tempering》.

He flipped through a few more pages and quickly confirmed—not just similar, they were nearly identical.

No, there were still some subtle differences.

It could only be said that over ninety percent of the content was the same.

"This cultivation method must be related to the 《Blazing Sun Divine Art》."

The more Chen Ming read, the more intrigued he became.

Unknowingly, he had become absorbed in the book.

……

After Du Caiyue left the Chen Residence, her figure flickered through the darkness.

Half an hour later, she arrived at an inconspicuous alley.

She leaped over a wall into a hidden interior—it turned out to be a large courtyard with rock gardens, flowing water, winding corridors, and pavilions.

Passing through the courtyard, she reached a tower and climbed to the second floor, where a Woman in Red was seated by the window, stroking a stringless zither.

Du Caiyue knelt on one knee, speaking with excitement,"Miss——"

The Woman in Red glanced at her and frowned,"This isn’t the time for us to meet."

"I’ve found the 《Blazing Sun Divine Art》."

Du Caiyue spoke as she presented the two manuals she had just obtained from Chen Ming.

A sharp, unmatched brilliance exploded in the Woman in Red’s eyes.

In a flash, she appeared in front of Du Caiyue, took the two manuals, and quickly flipped through them.

Moments later, a trace of joy appeared in her eyes."It’s indeed the 《Blazing Sun Divine Art》. Where did you get it?"

Du Caiyue reported,"I obtained it from someone named Chen Ming..."

She briefly explained the situation.

"Chen Ming, it’s him again?"

Hearing that name, the Woman in Red felt a strange sensation.

Even after Du Caiyue finished, she sighed,"We searched high and low for years and ended up gaining it effortlessly. We’ve sought it for over a decade, yet it was obtained by a young man."

Du Caiyue said,"I took the liberty of giving him the 《Lunar True Scripture》 as well."

"You did well,"the Woman in Red praised."However, this 《Blazing Sun Divine Art》 is still incomplete... It’s time to make a move on the Four Seas Trading Company. This matter will require your cooperation."

A glint of severity flashed in Du Caiyue’s eyes."I’ve waited a long time for this day."

Immediately, the two women began to discuss in the tower.

……

…………

Unknowingly, dawn had arrived.

Chen Ming heard sounds outside—it was Chunxiang and Xiaxiang entering—only then did he realize he had been so engrossed in the manual that he had even forgotten to sleep.

He closed the manual and put it away to prevent them from seeing it.

With the assistance of the two maids, Chen Ming finished washing up and stepped into the courtyard, where most of the students had already arrived.

Thus began another day of training.

An hour passed quickly.

After finishing the day’s training, Chen Ming had breakfast and locked himself in his room to continue studying the manual.

After reaching Fourth Grade, the content of the 《Lunar True Scripture》 differed more from the 《Blazing Sun Divine Art》, but it was still clear the two were from the same origin.

To delve deeper into the cultivation method, Chen Ming didn’t leave the house for several days.

He didn’t even let Chunxiang and Xiaxiang accompany him—just locked himself alone in the room.

Ten days passed in a flash.

When Chen Ming opened the panel, he saw a new entry under his cultivation methods—《Lunar True Scripture》.

With the 《Blazing Sun Divine Art》 as a foundation, comprehending this cultivation method had indeed been easier.

He closed the manual and planned to return it to Du Caiyue when the opportunity arose.

Just then, a prompt suddenly appeared before his eyes,【Detected that 《Lunar True Scripture》 and 《Six Suns Qi Nurturing》 are the same cultivation method. Merge?】

Chen Ming froze.

ㄴCan it be like this?

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