System: I Can Open Martial Arts Chests

Chapter 181 - 123: Forbidden Cave (Part 2)

"That person’s voice sounded quite old, dressed like a beggar.

"But there was no blood mark on the forehead, definitely not the Mad Beggar Ling Beichen."

Gentle carefully recounted the situation and described that person’s physical features.

"Beggar..."

Chu Qing immediately thought of the beggar he saw this afternoon.

However, there are many beggars in the world; who dares to say that the one he saw today is the same beggar who kidnapped Gentle and Tie Chuming?

"Go find Si Ye, bring a few Star Guards over."

The situation below is unclear, and Chu Qing doesn’t intend to take unnecessary risks.

Especially since this beggar’s background is mysterious, and his skills are extraordinary. If he’s lurking around, rushing down to rescue could result in a sneak attack.

As an assassin, never put yourself in a passive situation.

As for Tie Chuming...

Although she’s valuable, keeping her alive has significant uses, but Chu Qing doesn’t intend to take risks for her sake.

Of course, the rescue must go on.

No matter what, she is the young lady of the Iron Blood Hall.

Her life is very valuable... If she died at Luochun Manor, there would inevitably be a conflict between the Iron Blood Hall and Luochun Manor.

This battle should be avoided if possible.

The tragedies of the Martial World always make ordinary people suffer.

Si Ye arrived quickly, taking less than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea. He and Gentle showed up with a few people in the restricted area.

Although this place is usually out of bounds, as Wen Fusheng entrusted Chu Qing with a significant role, and Gentle is the young lady of Luochun Manor, their orders can break many rules.

Seeing Chu Qing, Si Ye bowed:

"Greetings, Third Young Master."

If there was any dissatisfaction before, it dissipated after Chu Qing killed the Jade Dragon Sage.

Chu Qing stood on the edge of the cliff, pointing down and said:

"Have someone bring a rope and explore down from this spot, see what’s going on?"

Without asking further, Si Ye immediately found someone to fetch a rope.

Moments later, a Star Guard descended down the rope, and after a while, the rope suddenly loosened, and the Star Guard’s voice came from below:

"Young Master, there’s a girl here!"

"Is she alive?"

Chu Qing inquired from the edge.

"Alive."

"Bring her up."

The Star Guard followed orders, tying up Tie Chuming with the rope, and the Star Guards above pulled her up. Moments later, Tie Chuming was hoisted up.

However, she remained in a cross-legged position, her form frozen, evidently her acupoints were hit.

Only her eyes remained fixed on Chu Qing with hatred.

Chu Qing glanced at her twice, came up behind her, pressed down with one palm, a wave of Exotic Cold Inner Power entered her body. Moments later, Tie Chuming shivered:

"Are you trying to freeze me to death!"

"You’re still alive, aren’t you?"

Chu Qing chuckled:

"How do you feel?"

Tie Chuming gritted her teeth:

"Barely surviving!!"

"As long as you won’t die."

Chu Qing nodded, motioning her to step aside, and the Star Guard who had gone down was also pulled up.

"Reporting to Young Master, about fifteen or sixteen feet down, there’s a platform."

The Star Guard reported to Chu Qing:

"The platform is about three feet wide, and on the other side of the platform, there’s a cave.

"I hurried down just now and didn’t have time to investigate the cave thoroughly."

A cave?

Chu Qing glanced at Gentle:

"Do you know anything about this cave?"

Gentle shook her head: "Not sure."

Chu Qing looked at Si Ye and saw that he was also puzzled.

The young lady of Luochun Manor and the leader of the Star Guard didn’t know about a cave hidden under the cliff in the restricted area?

What was the old beggar’s intention in leading them here?

There must be something mysterious about this cave.

He pondered slightly and said:

"Send a few people down to investigate the cave and report the situation at any time."

With the support of Luochun Manor, Chu Qing doesn’t need to handle everything personally.

Since there’s an unknown cave to explore, naturally, the Star Guard will step forward.

Si Ye nodded, giving orders for some preparations.

They took torches, fire strikers, and prepared several ropes. After getting ready, three Star Guards descended the cliff.

Tie Chuming silently watched the scene, couldn’t help but ask:

"What exactly is your position in Luochun Manor?

"Everyone seems to obey your words?

"Are you Wen Fusheng’s illegitimate child? No wonder Miss Wen calls you Third Brother."

Upon hearing this, Gentle showed no reaction, but Si Ye felt a surge of anger, though his expression remained calm. He spoke in a low voice:

"Miss Tie, be cautious with your words."

"How did I... hmm? How do you know my identity?"

Tie Chuming was surprised.

"As the head of the Star Guard, isn’t it natural for Si Ye to know the identity of a young lady of the Iron Blood Hall?"

According to Wen Fusheng, who knows how many Luochun Manor people are in the Iron Blood Hall?

The heads and significant figures of the Iron Blood Hall must be fully aware.

Especially on Cheng Tieshan’s side, it’s a major issue... even the treasurer is one of them, stealing money daily without him knowing.

Tie Chuming looked at Si Ye with a hint of dread, she gently tugged on Chu Qing’s sleeve:

"Let me tell you, none of the people in Luochun Manor are good."

Chu Qing chuckled:

"Does Miss Tie mean you want to recruit me to the Iron Blood Hall?

"But as you’ve seen, in Luochun Manor, I stand above thousands... one word from me and they obey, even Miss Wen listens to me.

"Can the Iron Blood Hall offer the same?"

"..."

Tie Chuming was momentarily speechless. Initially, her thoughts were simple.

She merely didn’t want Luochun Manor to gain another expert. As for whether Tie Lingyun would trust and appoint Chu Qing in the Iron Blood Hall, she couldn’t guarantee.

Not to mention having the same influence as he does in Luochun Manor...

But she was naturally stubborn, unwilling to concede. Upon hearing this, she snorted:

"What’s so difficult about that? As long as you don’t join Luochun Manor, I can promise you, in the Iron Blood Hall, you’ll also have the same influence. At worst, I’ll beg my father more."

Si Ye listened, his forehead veins popping, signaling to Gentle constantly.

Even with such blatant poaching, Miss, you should react!

Gentle remained unresponsive... she stared calmly, as if meditating, slight snores indicated she had fallen asleep.

"..."

Si Ye rubbed his forehead; why is Miss not worried at all?

Chu Qing looked at Tie Chuming with a half-smile:

"Miss Tie’s sincerity, it seems rude if I don’t agree."

"You agreed?"

Tie Chuming’s eyes brightened.

"Agreed."

Chu Qing nodded:

"When this matter is over, Miss Tie, please leave a written promise, so that when I eventually go to the Iron Blood Hall, you will fulfill this promise, okay?"

Tie Chuming’s eyes lit up:

"You’re really not joining Luochun Manor?"

Chu Qing waved his hand with a smile:

"I consider myself a man of my word, but how I act specifically, it’s best if Miss Tie doesn’t pry.

"After all, I’m only giving you an opportunity."

"... What’s the big deal."

Tie Chuming snorted:

"Fine, I promise you, later I’ll leave a written promise to prevent you from accusing me of empty words.

"However... remember, the pre-condition is, you cannot join Luochun Manor! Otherwise, everything is off the table!!"

"Okay, it’s a deal."

Chu Qing sighed inwardly, finding her to be indeed a foolish young lady.

Si Ye looked at Chu Qing with a peculiar gaze.

Initially, it seemed absurd that Tie Chuming was brazenly poaching.

But after understanding their dialogue, it turned out Chu Qing’s agreement with Tie Chuming only meant not joining Luochun Manor.

And when did the Third Young Master ever join Luochun Manor?

He’s merely helping out the young lady.

Moreover, the promise didn’t require the Third Young Master to join the Iron Blood Hall either.

The Third Young Master is tricking a simpleton, isn’t he?