yasinovel Chapter 66 Another Visit
Chapter 66 Another Visit
Liu Tao's expression even carried a hint of respect as she held the brocade box upright with both hands.
Chen Luo glanced at the brocade box in his hand and instantly understood his intention, but did not take it. She looked at him with a half-smile.
"I never expected that Senior Brother Liu would be such a pragmatic person."
"I wouldn't dare."
Liu Tao adopted a somewhat humble posture, but showed no shame whatsoever. She simply smiled calmly and said, "I belittled Junior Brother Chen in the past, so naturally I need to pay some price and apologize."
"Senior Brother Liu, there's really no need for this. I, Chen, am by no means a petty person, and I won't hold your past schemes against me against you." Chen Luo shook his head solemnly, refusing to accept the brocade box.
Upon hearing this, Liu Tao's smile froze.
I just said "look down on", but Chen Luo said "scheme", the meaning of which is self-evident.
He forced a smile, then took out a brocade pouch from his robes, placed it on top of the brocade box, looked at Chen Luo, and remained silent.
Seeing this, Chen Luo accepted the brocade box and said with a smile, "But since it is a token of Senior Brother Liu's kindness, I, Chen, will not accept it."
"That's good."
Liu Tao forced a smile. "It's getting late, so I won't disturb you any longer, junior brother. I'll take my leave now."
"Take care, Senior Brother Liu."
As soon as the door closed, the smile on Liu Tao's face vanished instantly, replaced by an extremely gloomy expression.
From the moment he learned that Chen Luo had mastered the Nine Yang Strength, he realized something was wrong, so he deliberately incited the other disciples to continue opposing Chen Luo.
When the other disciples were still hostile, and he was the only one who came to apologize, his sincerity naturally seemed all the more genuine.
Moreover, while other disciples might not have to come, he was obligated to come and apologize.
Because of the murderous intent that Xicheng displayed that night.
He didn't believe Chen Luo hadn't sensed it, especially after learning about Chen Luo's achievements that night and even hearing rumors about Lin Zhou's death, he was even more terrified.
Looking back, the throbbing in his heart that stopped him from taking action that night was not out of pity, but clearly a warning sign of impending disaster!
"You'd better be able to break through to the inner realm."
Liu Tao gritted her teeth inwardly, her heart bleeding, heartbroken over the apology she had given.
On the other side, after Liu Tao left, Chen Luo returned to the house and opened the brocade box.
As soon as it was opened, a medicinal fragrance wafted out. Inside lay a ginseng, white with red roots, looking quite peculiar.
"Red-bearded ginseng?" Chen Luo was somewhat surprised. He recognized the herb. Red-bearded ginseng was a well-known herb with effects similar to the green-blooded deer he had taken before. It was said to nourish blood and qi, and even have some effect on prolonging life, but its effects were milder.
He knew this because it was very valuable. A neighbor in the western suburbs once dug up a plant in the mountains and sold it for a full fifteen taels of silver at a mountain goods shop. He was very envious and even went to the same spot in the mountains to dig, but he came up empty-handed.
"I never thought that the exorbitantly priced items I used to covet would be given away so easily by someone now." Chen Luo smiled, truly, times have changed.
He had used the Azure Blood Deer before. He couldn't eat it himself, but he could share it with Lu Qun and the others, which should greatly benefit their martial arts training.
Chen Luo opened the brocade pouch again, and inside were three delightful silver ingots, totaling thirty taels. His eyes lit up immediately.
Unlike the exterior, the interior scenes were different. He had heard that there were many places where money was needed, so it was always good to save up more money.
"Liu Tao is so generous."
Chen Luo smiled, "I guess it's because of the murderous intent he showed me that night."
At the same time, he was well aware that if he did not reach the inner realm in the future, these apologies might be forcibly taken back by various means.
Of course, he wasn't afraid.
The next day.
He woke up early in the morning, but Huang Lan was already waiting outside the door. As soon as he came out, she came up to him with a set of clothes in her hands.
"Young Master Chen, the headmaster would like you to change into these clothes first. Then I will take you to the courtyard gate, where the headmaster will be waiting for you."
Changing clothes?
Chen Luo glanced at it and saw that it was a set of luxurious black tight-fitting clothes. He immediately understood Huang Shuchang's intention.
He immediately went back to his room to change and looked in the mirror. Because of his continuous progress in martial arts, his figure had become increasingly upright and robust.
Nodding in satisfaction, he followed Huang Lan to the courtyard gate and was led to a carriage that had been prepared in advance.
Huang Mingyuan was already waiting in the car.
Today, he was no longer wearing his usual clothes, but a long black robe embroidered with several slender bamboo stalks, which added a touch of refined elegance and nobility.
"Should we go straight to Qingyun Martial Arts School?" Huang Mingyuan asked with a smile.
Chen Luo said, "This disciple would like to go to Zhengyang Martial Arts Academy first."
Instructor Li was his mentor, and he felt he had to pay him a visit before going to Qingyun Martial Arts School.
"Yes, it's time to go."
Huang Mingyuan nodded approvingly, then turned to instruct the driver to change course to Zhengyang Martial Arts Academy. He then looked at Chen Luo and smiled, "Do you know why we private schools only came to recruit you after you reached the fourth level of the martial arts realm?"
"Why?" Chen Luo was immediately curious. He had asked Instructor Li before, but Instructor Li didn't seem to care about this rule and was too lazy to explain.
"The disciples of the free school who can be recruited by the private school are all exceptionally talented, and their future achievements are often limitless. If they are recruited too early, it will be difficult for Instructor Li, as his mentor, to obtain sufficient recognition."
Huang Mingyuan explained, "Therefore, after you have achieved a minor level of mastery of the Nine Yang Strength, our private school has a customary practice of having Instructor Li teach you for a period of time. Once you have reached the fourth level of mastery, as outstanding disciples, your teacher-student relationship with Instructor Li will naturally be even deeper."
"This is also a way for us to show respect to Instructor Li. After all, no instructor would not want to teach more outstanding disciples, but Instructor Li is limited by the rules of the Martial Arts Selection Office. He is responsible for the martial arts enlightenment of all the children of farmers. His energy is limited. Letting him teach you up to the fourth level of strength is to give him more of a master-disciple relationship and more comfort."
"I see." Chen Luo suddenly realized that it wasn't just him who respected Instructor Li; the entire Qingshan County held him in high esteem.
That makes sense, as anyone who understands the truth about Dalin will naturally have a deeper understanding of the free school and its teachers.
Chen Luo knew that the purpose of establishing the academy was to cultivate more martial artists among the human race, so that one day they could break free from the demon court's confinement. His intentions were profound and admirable.
They soon arrived at Zhengyang Martial Arts Academy. Huang Mingyuan did not get out of the car. As soon as Chen Luo entered, he saw Li Jiangwei at the door. She had a faint smile on her lips, and her slender figure was accentuated by her blue silk dress.
He greeted her, "Miss Li."
"Everyone expected you to come." Li Jiangwei smiled gently. "Mr. Chen, you've done very well. My father is waiting for you in the side courtyard. Please come with me."
In this world, "Sir" is often a respectful title for inner-realm martial artists who do not have a specific official position.
Li Jiangwei's use of "Mr. Chen" was actually a playful blessing.
Unexpectedly, Zhengyang Martial Arts Academy seemed to know that he had broken through to the next level? Chen Luo was slightly surprised. He followed Li Jiangwei into the side courtyard, where Instructor Li was already sitting in the pavilion waiting for him.
"Disciple Chen Luo greets Instructor."
Before Li Shen could speak, Chen Luo bowed respectfully, "I have achieved great success in martial arts at Licheng Martial Arts Academy and will soon be going to Qingyun Martial Arts Academy for further training. I have come to express my gratitude."
"Get up." Li Shen's eyes were full of satisfaction. "I didn't expect you to master the Nine Yang Strength so quickly. It seems you really listened to my advice to study hard and practice diligently."
"Your disciple will remember your teachings," Chen Luo replied.
"Okay." Li Shen smiled and nodded. "Ruo Kui also came by a few days ago."
"I've heard that you and Ruo Kui have some past relationship. She's a good girl. When you go to Qingyun Martial Arts School, you might as well support each other."
Chen Luo was taken aback. He didn't understand why Instructor Li suddenly mentioned Song Ruokui.
But he always respected Instructor Li, and whatever his intentions, he would agree first and say, "This disciple understands."
As Chen Luo said this, he was completely unaware that Li Jiangwei was glaring at Li Shen from behind.
After exchanging a few more words, Li Shen waved his hand and said, "Master Huang must still be waiting outside. Don't keep him waiting. Go on."
"Yes, disciple will come to bother you again another day." Chen Luo bowed again, took his leave, and departed.
But this time Li Jiangwei did not see him off. When he bid farewell to Li Jiangwei, he felt that there was a strange resentment in her eyes.
As soon as Chen Luo disappeared, Li Jiangwei immediately went to the table and slammed her hand on it, full of anger, "Dad!"
Li Shen slowly sipped his tea, feigning ignorance, and asked, "What's wrong?"
"You're asking a question you already know the answer to!" Li Jiangwei gritted her teeth.
"Heh, did I say something wrong?" Li Shen glanced at her and said unhurriedly, "He and Ruo Kui are both at Qingyun Martial Arts School, it's only natural for them to support each other, what's wrong with that?"
Li Jiangwei stomped her foot angrily, "But I'm your daughter! Why are you siding with another woman!"
"When your daughter has someone she admires, how could a father not want to lend a hand?"
"But how can we help?"
Li Shen put down his teacup and said calmly, "Right now, he's no longer the snake catcher he once was at Zhengyang Martial Arts Academy. He's about to be rebuilt at Qingyun Martial Arts School. Can you go with him? You're not skilled in martial arts. I can see that Chen Luo has lofty ambitions. Regardless of whether he can enter the Inner Realm this time, he may not be confined to this small place of Qingshan County in the future. What outcome can there be between you and him?"
His gaze fell on his daughter, and his tone turned stern: "If you truly admire him, you don't need to put on that melancholy act of a young girl. My daughter, Li Shen's daughter, shouldn't just be an ordinary young lady."
"You're bullying me!"
Li Jiangwei's eyes reddened. "You're deliberately trying to force me to go to the ceremony platform!"