Eternal Life from Taking Care of Master's Wife-Chapter 49 - 47: First Encounter With the Big Shot
The night was like water, with the bright moon hanging high.
The once bustling Qinghe City had quieted down, only Snow Moon Square remained brightly lit, even more lively than during the day.
Ordinary families had already turned off their lights and gone to sleep. Those with wives or maids were sweating profusely, sowing their passions, enthusiastically engaging in one of the few entertainments available in an ordinary day.
Although Zhou Chen had stepped outside the realm of ordinary people, his life was much the same, with the only difference being that he was cultivating the Wind and Moon Secret Record.
"Ah, Brother Chen, I felt it!"
"I’ve succeeded!"
Qin Hongyu exclaimed in ecstatic joy, her delicate body trembling lightly.
"What did you feel? What have you succeeded in?"
Zhou Chen remained calm, asking curiously.
"Of course, it’s the completion of qi and blood."
Qin Hongyu was exceedingly excited, her voice hurried:
"I felt a warm stream of energy flowing slowly within me, and that must be the qi and blood."
"Congratulations, you’ve taken the first step on the path of Martial Dao, refining qi and blood!"
Zhou Chen smiled.
He had intended to say that the flowing energy inside wasn’t just qi and blood, it might also be...
But after thinking about it, he decided not to tease her.
Qin Hongyu indeed refined qi and blood.
With the completion of qi and blood refinement, her strength greatly increased, with internal stamina far exceeding that of ordinary people, reaching five to six hundred pounds of strength.
Qin Hongyu’s quick refinement of qi and blood was greatly due to Zhou Chen’s efforts, not minding how much energy it consumed.
But most importantly, it was thanks to the Wind and Moon Secret Record.
This afternoon after lunch, Zhou Chen didn’t go to Snow Moon Square as usual to triumph over ten men single-handedly, but rather returned home to continue studying the Wind and Moon Secret Record with Qin Hongyu.
This research lasted the entire afternoon.
Qin Hongyu advanced rapidly.
Now, having refined qi and blood, if described in terms of realms, she was in the mid-to-late stages of Body Refining First Layer.
Generally speaking, Body Refining First Layer only counts as a martial artist apprentice, not a true martial artist.
Only upon completing body refining and stepping into Body Refining Second Layer, when the skin is as tough as cowhide, impervious to knife and sword, and strength reaches a thousand pounds, can one person crush a group of ordinary people.
That’s when they are considered a true martial artist.
No longer on the same level as ordinary people.
"Brother Chen, thank you!"
Feeling the powerful strength brought by her internal qi and blood, Qin Hongyu clung tightly to Zhou Chen, giving him a heavy, fragrant kiss.
"No need for thanks between us, let’s continue!"
"Ah, more?"
"Don’t you want to become stronger, to sooner become a true martial artist?"
"I... I want to!"
"Want what?"
"You’re so annoying, always teasing me!"
...
"Why haven’t they come yet?"
In the Salt Gang Qinghe Branch, Elder Wang Kang’an looked at the clock, pacing back and forth, feeling that time was passing unbearably slowly, like years.
"Stay calm!"
Bai Guinong held a cup of tea, sipping lightly, calmly saying:
"It’s still early. Many prefer to act at the fourth watch. Why are you anxious?"
"The elder’s teaching is right, it’s me being impatient!"
Wang Kang’an suppressed his worries, patiently waiting.
Time ticked away.
The second watch.
The third watch.
"The weather’s dry, beware of fire!"
The watchman’s voice came from afar, even Bai Guinong started to get restless.
"Steady, don’t panic!"
To maintain the Law Enforcement Elder’s image, he remained composed, as if everything was under control.
But inside, he was nervous.
Will the adversary really not come?
Was he waiting in vain?
Wang Kang’an looked outside at the night, then at Bai Guinong, who was still calm as ever, wanting to speak but ultimately remained silent, continuing to wait.
Time ticked by, each moment agonizing.
The fourth watch passed.
Wang Kang’an couldn’t help but look at Bai Guinong.
Bai Guinong took a sip of tea and said calmly:
"No rush, there’s still time. The fifth watch is often when people are most tired, and the most opportune time for the assassin to act!"
"The assassin might want us to endure sleeplessly!"
This was said to Wang Kang’an, but it was also Bai Guinong’s self-comfort.
"Wise elder!"
Wang Kang’an restrained his anxious heart, preparing rigorously.
However, the more time passed.
The heavier both Wang Kang’an and Bai Guinong’s hearts became.
And the assassin they were waiting for was lying in a cozy bed at this moment, carefree.
"Brother Chen, I can’t go on!"
Qin Hongyu murmured softly, fatigued.
Zhou Chen’s heart stirred as he looked at Qin Hongyu’s slender and graceful figure, smiling:
"Alright, let’s sleep!"
Zhou Chen kissed her cheek dotingly, embracing her to rest.
Qin Hongyu was simply exhausted and quickly fell asleep.
But Zhou Chen wasn’t sleepy, his soul entering the Wind and Moon Treasure Mirror, seeing Liu Ruyi had already awakened, appearing before him.
Her slender figure, with a cold and exquisite demeanor, bright eyes, coupled with the sacred aura following her divine enthronement, was like a Divine Lady from the nine heavens above.
A faint feminine fragrance wafted into his nose, exuding an astonishing allure.
Zhou Chen felt a rush of heat, wanting to take advantage again.
"How is it?"
Zhou Chen held her soft little hand, pulling her into his embrace without hesitation since they were so familiar, knowing each other well.
"I’ve comprehended a cultivation technique, I’ve named it Cyan Wood Emperor Skill, though incomplete, it’s excellent!"
Liu Ruyi’s dark eyebrows raised, her eyes filled with wonder, the Wind and Moon Atlas was truly marvelous, the level of treasure unknown.
The Cyan Wood Emperor Skill, although only a method for Qi Refining Realm, far surpassed any cultivation technique she had ever known.
After cultivation, her vitality would become extraordinarily strong, recovery needless to mention, possessing terrifying healing effects, even able to siphon life force from other beings!
"I’ve also understood a peerless divine skill, just right to teach you now!"
Zhou Chen faintly smiled, indifferent to Liu Ruyi’s comprehended technique because he simply couldn’t cultivate it.
The cultivation methods Liu Ruyi and others comprehended through the Wind and Moon Atlas were completely aligned with their personal state.
Even if Zhou Chen forcibly cultivated with Wind and Moon Points, it would be greatly diminished.
Besides, a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
He didn’t have enough Wind and Moon Points to cultivate other techniques, and the Cyan Wood Emperor Skill seemed to be a healing technique at first glance.
With Liu Ruyi able to nurse him anytime, why would he hurry to become a nursemaid?
The Wind and Moon Points would be wealthy enough in the future.
"What divine skill?"
Liu Ruyi’s curiosity intensified; Zhou Chen was shrouded in mystery, even as she comprehended the Cyan Wood Emperor Skill, what kind of divine skill had Zhou Chen mastered?
She wasn’t pretentious; after Zhou Chen’s divine enthronement, she was completely bound to Zhou Chen; what’s hers is Zhou Chen’s.
Zhou Chen’s...
It’s still Zhou Chen’s.
Zhou Chen pulled hard, causing Liu Ruyi to fall into his arms.
He leaned close to Liu Ruyi’s ear and laughed:
"This unparalleled divine skill, I named it the Wind and Moon Secret Record..."
As he spoke, his Lu Shan’s Claw had already reached into Liu Ruyi’s dress.
"You liar..."
Liu Ruyi was speechless.
Indeed.
Men’s words are deceitful ghosts.
She should not have harbored any expectations.
Worthless divine skill.
Eh, seems like it’s truly a divine skill.
My cultivation speed has increased.
But this divine skill...
Is improper!
[Wind and Moon Points +66]
"Boom!"
After an unknown amount of time, a strong aura surged forth from Liu Ruyi’s body.
Pop!
It sounded as if something shattered within, and Liu Ruyi’s cultivation broke through.
Fifth-Layer Qi Refining.
Thanks to her comprehension of the Cyan Wood Emperor Skill, coupled with practice of the Wind and Moon Secret Record with Zhou Chen, in multiple buff stacking, Zhou Chen pushed her to Fifth-Layer Qi Refining.
"So strong!"
Liu Ruyi’s eyes gleamed brightly as she felt the surging power within her, her gaze intense, her battle intent overflowing.
She likes it!
More!
...
Night turned into day.
A night quietly passed.
Zhou Chen’s home bloomed like springtime.
The Salt Gang Qinghe Branch was serene.
This serenity carried an undertone of suppression.
Wang Kang’an carefully glanced at Bai Guinong’s iron-cold face, feeling anxious within.
Elder Bai’s face was greatly lost this time.
The more confident he was before, the more embarrassed he was now.
"Wang Kang’an."
Bai Guinong suddenly spoke.
"Here, sir!"
"Lead people to search the entire city for the culprit."
Bai Guinong said coldly:
"Do not leak the news of my arrival; continue to remain vigilant tonight!"
"Yes!"
Wang Kang’an understood that Bai Guinong intended to stir the grass to alert the snake.
Tonight might be the last chance.
If the snake still doesn’t emerge, then catching the culprit will be difficult.
Wang Kang’an immediately led people to search the city for the culprit.
They held images of Zhou Chen’s alias Han Feiyu.
Back then when Zhou Chen became Han Feiyu to purchase the Tier Two Soul-Chasing Bow, it shocked many people; it couldn’t stay hidden, the Salt Gang knew long ago.
But the Salt Gang’s strong figures also guessed Zhou Chen had disguised himself, holding that image won’t find anyone.
Now it’s just for show.
Its purpose is to tell the culprit that the female assassin hasn’t betrayed him, remains deeply affectionate, encouraging him to quickly break into the prison.
Too bad Zhou Chen, as the culprit, is well aware of everything; despite Bai Guinong’s efforts to struggle, it’s all in vain.
After breakfast, Zhou Chen walked with a light step to clock in at the government office, then headed to the Snow Moon Square.
Previously he went every day; if Salt Gang’s strong figures arrive, he won’t go, it’ll arouse suspicion especially since he’s an archer.
However, because Zhou Chen is young and his cultivation too low, the Salt Gang members initially excluded him.
"Hey, Master Zhou, you’re here!"
Sister Hong enthusiastically came forward as Zhou Chen entered Snow Moon Square:
"Master didn’t come yesterday?"
"Of course, I was home accompanying the lady!"
Zhou Chen smiled and took out a piece of silver to press into Sister Hong’s bosom.
Sister Hong’s smile widened, loudly shouting: "Miao Yu, Miao Tong, Miao Yan, Miao Zhi, quick come out to serve customers, Master Zhou has arrived!"
Zhou Chen gave Sister Hong’s plump, raised buttocks a hard pinch; just as he wanted to go further, suddenly felt a gaze cast upon him.
Instantly.
Zhou Chen felt like he had fallen into an ice cavern, his body stiffening, as if a great primordial fierce beast was staring at him with great fright.
A chill rushed to the top of his head, leaving him horrified.
A strong figure.
A terrifying strong figure never seen before.
"Little brother, how about coming to share a drink?"
A gentle voice called, Zhou Chen looked up, only to find a charming white-clothed gentleman sitting upstairs.
Like Gai Nie, he raised his cup and politely smiled at Zhou Chen.
Zhou Chen sized up the white-clothed gentleman, appearing in his thirties but unable to gauge his true age; his bright, warm eyes carried an understated, terrifying sharpness, making Zhou Chen feel uneasy.
His form was lean, his arms equally long and strong, with distinct joints, resembling a monkey’s arms and a wasp’s waist, giving Zhou Chen a familiar sense.
"Yi Arrow Skill!? Arrow Spirit Body!?"
Zhou Chen’s heart trembled, poised with speculation.
He had crammed quite a bit of knowledge about Divine Arrow Peak from the Cyan Cloud Sect lately, although unable to find Peak Master Li Changfeng’s image.
But based on feeling, this figure must be Divine Arrow Peak’s Peak Master Li Changfeng!
Even across the entire Great Qian, he is a top-ranked formidable figure!
"That’s my wish, wouldn’t dare ask!"
Zhou Chen slightly smiled and ventured upstairs!
"If it’s a blessing, not a curse; if it’s a curse, there’s no escaping it!"
Zhou Chen felt jittery inside, constantly reassuring himself.
Perhaps this could be his golden leg!
Drifting half his life, not yet meeting a wise mentor, if the gent accepts, Zhou Chen wishes to acknowledge him as a foster father, no, as a mentor!
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