System: I Can Open Martial Arts Chests

Chapter 191 - 128: I Am Shang Qiuyu!? (2)

Chu Qing wants to kill someone, so are you going to hand him the knife? If he wants to start a fire, are you going to deliver the fire starter?

Can’t you have your own thoughts?

This is utterly absurd!

Si Ye and the others wanted to ask, but seeing Tie Chuming’s miserable appearance, they dared not speak lightly.

Even Wen Pingce was afraid to speak, fearing that he might anger Chu Qing, leading Gentle to seal his mouth as well.

Fortunately, Chu Qing spoke again:

"Let’s go back, I have some matters to discuss with Manor Master Wen."

"Yes."

Si Ye nodded, and the group immediately turned back.

While passing through the Celestial Secret Net Array, Chu Qing looked at Zhou Chen and the others, telling them to record the method of crossing the array after they return.

The two bowed in agreement.

Thus, the group said no more and went directly back the way they came.

After a while, they climbed up the rope from the mountain cave in the forbidden area.

As they emerged, they saw Wen Kaiyuan waiting anxiously.

Seeing Chu Qing and the others come up, Wen Kaiyuan hurried forward:

"You’ve finally come up, are you alright? How could there be a cave beneath this forbidden area?"

"You don’t know either, Second Master?"

Chu Qing’s eyes rested on Wen Kaiyuan’s face.

Wen Kaiyuan shook his head repeatedly:

"I’ve never heard of it."

His expression didn’t seem dishonest, and Chu Qing ultimately sighed:

"Tonight has been quite a turmoil, everyone’s tired. Let’s go back to rest... By the way, Second Master, this is Tie Chuming, the eldest miss of the Tie family."

Upon Chu Qing’s introduction, Wen Kaiyuan shifted his gaze to Tie Chuming and smiled slightly:

"So it is the esteemed eldest miss of the Tie family visiting, truly making Luochun Manor illustrious."

Tie Chuming was speechless for a moment, bowing with a sullen face:

"Greetings to Second Master of the Wen Family, I bid farewell."

With that, she turned to leave.

"Wait."

Chu Qing called out to her.

Tie Chuming glared at Chu Qing:

"What now?"

"You’ve been injured and it’s been a hassle half the night, how long do you intend to continue the trouble? Let Second Master Wen prepare a place for you to stay at Luochun Manor for the next few days.

"Return to Iron Blood Hall after the martial arts contest."

"Are you planning to imprison me?"

Tie Chuming stared at Chu Qing:

"Have you forgotten your promise to me?"

"What does this have to do with imprisoning you?"

Chu Qing rolled his eyes and said to the two Star Guards beside him:

"Take her away."

Tie Chuming cursed as she stomped away.

It wasn’t until she was far gone that Wen Kaiyuan wiped the cold sweat off his forehead:

"Tie Lingyun’s precious daughter is indeed... quite lively."

"Second Master Wen, how many people currently know about this cave?"

Chu Qing withdrew his gaze and asked.

Wen Kaiyuan furrowed his brows:

"You said this place needs to be kept secret, so naturally I wouldn’t dare to spread the word.

"Only those present today."

"Good."

Chu Qing nodded:

"This matter must be strictly confidential, not a single detail should be leaked."

Everyone exchanged glances and agreed.

Afterward, Chu Qing let everyone return, and Wen Kaiyuan arranged a room for Tie Chuming, so she finally didn’t cause a fuss with Chu Qing.

Chu Qing returned to his room and unfolded the paper the old beggar gave him at the end.

It was a map.

It was drawn rather roughly, but the core information was discernible.

There was a circle in the middle, with the crooked words ’Celestial Secret Valley’ written beside it.

Thirteen lines were drawn extending from this place.

At first, Chu Qing was baffled, as the drawing resembled a caterpillar.

But after observing it for a while, Chu Qing understood.

His expression became extremely peculiar:

"What exactly has Luochun Manor been doing all these years?

"This old beggar actually found thirteen paths leading to Celestial Secret Valley... while Luochun Manor has occupied Celestial Star Mountain for hundreds of years, yet remains completely unaware.

"Does this truly make sense?"

He couldn’t help but suspect Wen Kaiyuan and Wen Pingce.

For such a major event to occur right under their noses, unless there’s collusion and deceit, how could it possibly happen?

"Or is Celestial Secret Valley truly that extraordinary?

"The four seasons veil the secrets of the heavens, transformations encompass the void valley.

"Everything... is hidden beneath the surface?"

Chu Qing shook his head, deciding not to think about it any longer. He still needed to discuss something with Wen Fusheng tomorrow.

He lay down and quickly fell asleep...

After being on the run for so long, it had been quite a while since he had a comfortable night’s sleep.

He closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, morning had already arrived before he even realized it.

Chu Qing stretched his arms, extending his muscles, causing his joints to crackle and pop.

Seeing that it was still early outside, he decided to pick up his saber and practice for a while.

Last night, with the help of the Old Immortal Yulong, he honed the blade further, allowing the Golden Crow Saber Technique and the Blood Saber Technique to merge even more.

Now, he was practicing a new saber technique that had evolved from these two saber techniques.

This saber technique integrates both righteousness and evil, attacking the righteous, cutting down the evil, with ever-changing and inscrutably clever moves.

It had become a complete system, and could further expand from there.

Chu Qing intended to take a character from both the Golden Crow Saber Technique and the Blood Saber Technique to name his new saber technique.

But no matter how he pondered, nothing sounded right.

So, he simply came up with the name "Sixteen Paths of Shocking Evil Saber" himself.

The "Sixteen Paths" was fictitious; Chu Qing didn’t want to reveal the number of moves in his saber technique like Wu Ganqi did, stating it directly in the name.

These four words were meant to deceive.

As for how many moves this saber technique truly had, only Chu Qing knew.

When his opponent thought they’d seen all his techniques, he could surprise them with something new.

After practicing the saber technique twice, the courtyard door was pushed open.

It was a disciple from Luochun Manor bringing over a meal. Chu Qing sniffed, and even though his nose wasn’t as sharp as Wenrou’s, he smelled the freshness and aroma.

Upon a closer look, it wasn’t anything extravagant, just a simple fish porridge.

But the fragrance was overwhelming, making one’s fingers itch with anticipation.

Chu Qing tasted a spoonful and immediately exclaimed:

"A true delicacy! Does this porridge have a name?"

Unable to resist, he asked.

The maid serving at the side quickly replied:

"In response to you, Young Master, this porridge is called ’Mandarin Duck Stewed Jade Porridge.’ It’s made with mandarin fish from Star-picking Lake, stewed with jade fragrant rice grown by our manor.

"The meat of the mandarin fish is succulent, only found in our Star-picking Lake.

"This Mandarin Duck Stewed Jade Porridge, boiled with jade fragrant rice, has some effects for martial artists and can help eliminate internal maladies over time if consumed regularly."

"Good stuff."

Chu Qing praised, feeling that the martial world was indeed quite forgiving to martial artists.

Many heavenly materials and earthly treasures, if consumed, could enhance one’s cultivation.

Though mandarin fish couldn’t directly enhance his cultivation, its ability to eliminate internal issues was still a significant benefit.

As he was eating and drinking, a disciple from Luochun Manor approached:

"Young Master, Miss Tie instructed us to deliver something to you."

Saying this, a sealed envelope was presented.

The weight in his hand indicated there was more than just a letter; upon opening it, he found a token as well.

On the front, the words ’Iron Blood’ were engraved in relief, while the back had the recessed character ’Ching.’

Clearly, it was a keepsake from Tie Chuming.

Chu Qing opened the letter and glanced through it, immediately amused.

It was the agreement he and she made last night.

This girl had indeed left a written evidence... and delivered it to him so eagerly.

Looking at the private seal left by Tie Chuming and this token,

Chu Qing shook his head, tucked both items into his clothing.

After finishing the porridge without leaving a single drop, he got up to go find Wen Fusheng.

There was a lot he learned last night. Before the martial competition started, he planned to discuss it with Wen Fusheng.

Just as he stepped out of the courtyard, he heard the sound of galloping hooves.

Looking up, he was immediately stunned:

"Does this horse plan to fly to the heavens?"

He saw a white horse, galloping wildly atop the walls and roofs of Luochun Manor.

Several disciples of Luochun Manor were trying to surround and block it.

To make matters worse, the white horse had something white in its mouth...

Chu Qing’s face darkened upon seeing this.

This horse really had a death wish!

Stealing a bellyband and getting all the way to Luochun Manor?

But at that moment, the white horse had already spotted Chu Qing’s figure.

It immediately galloped joyfully, leaping across the rooftops, and finally landed in front of Chu Qing.

Chu Qing had a bad feeling in his heart...

Sure enough, the white horse raised its head and placed the item from its mouth in front of Chu Qing.

Chu Qing was so angry that his mouth twisted. Fine, fine, is this mess falling on my head now?

Could this be Cao Qiupu’s idea of revenge against me?

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