System: I Can Open Martial Arts Chests-Chapter 36: Rumors

The room suddenly fell into a deathly silence.

Wu Qianhuan perked up her ears, thinking of the demon skills of Tang Yinfeng and Tang Xi.

It was somewhat curious to think that these two people might have another origin.

Where did this group gather so many demonic cultivation techniques, and what are their intentions this time?

After Tang Yinfeng gazed at Wu Ganqi for a while, he sighed:

"Forget it, I know I can’t fool you. How could I fabricate a title that would make you restless in such a short time?

"Now that we are at the mercy of victors, I have nothing to say.

"Do as you please, kill or let go."

"We’ve been friends for three years. I’ve always regarded you as a close friend, but it seems I was wrong."

Wu Ganqi waved a hand:

"Take him away and place him under good care, await my decision."

"Yes."

Straightway, Celestial Dance Guards came and dragged Tang Yinfeng away.

After pondering for a while at the door, Wu Ganqi turned to look at Wu Qianhuan:

"When do you think is the right time for this person to die?"

"After his usefulness has exhausted."

Wu Qianhuan didn’t hesitate:

"The thief gets a thousand days; the guard doesn’t get a thousand to catch him.

"What happened in Uncle Chu’s yard today was commissioned by the Mirror of Sin on behalf of the Valley of Myriad Nights.

"The longer this drags on, the more disadvantageous it is for us.

"So, Father, I think we should turn the tables and entrap them."

Wu Ganqi gazed at his only cherished daughter, and his rugged face revealed some kindness.

"You’re right... Hmm, was the person who accompanied you to Luoyu Hall tonight that Night Emperor?"

"...Yes."

Wu Qianhuan opened her mouth, wanting to say that person might also be Chu Qing.

But since it wasn’t definitive, it wasn’t appropriate to say it aloud.

"When did such a character appear in the martial world, with such audacious a title?

"However, thanks to his help this time, otherwise Luoyu Hall wouldn’t have been taken this easily.

"So, prepare a generous gift for him later."

Wu Qianhuan nodded in agreement.

Wu Ganqi glanced at her and noticed her unusual expression, just as he was about to ask, a Celestial Dance Guard reported:

"Young Master Chu is here."

Wu Ganqi remained calm and said:

"Let him in."

In a moment, Chu Tian, dressed in white, stepped into the secret chamber.

He lightly folded his fists, first greeting Wu Qianhuan, then saluting Wu Ganqi.

"Brother Chu, why are you here? Did something happen to the Chu Family tonight?"

Wu Qianhuan recalled being with Chu Qing earlier and seeing some Chu Family disciples.

She was worried about something happening to the Chu Family and hurried home.

After reporting the matter, Wu Ganqi directly brought her to Luoyu Hall.

Seeing Chu Tian, she naturally inquired.

Chu Tian nodded, smiling lightly as he spoke:

"My father is dead."

Wu Qianhuan was thunderstruck.

Before recovering from the shocking news, she heard Wu Ganqi nod and say:

"I know."

Wu Qianhuan’s eyes widened; Uncle Chu is dead, what kind of reaction is this?

Why is he still smiling?

When did the world turn into something unfamiliar?

...

...

The ’death’ of Chu Yunfei was not widely publicized.

However, the atmosphere throughout Celestial Dance City became extremely peculiar.

The next day, as Chu Qing left the inn, intending to find a blacksmith shop, he saw Celestial Dance Guards running around, searching everywhere.

They all seemed as if they wanted to turn the entire Celestial Dance City upside down.

Moreover, all four city gates, east, south, west, and north, were closed that day, with Celestial Dance Guards strengthening defenses, allowing entry but prohibiting exit.

The townsfolk naturally became anxious, unsure of what had transpired.

Yet there were still some ’well-informed’ individuals in the inn, whispering about secrets others didn’t know.

"I heard that last night, Chu Yunfei was assassinated."

"We don’t know exactly who did it... but they must be of significant origin."

"We don’t know who Chu Yunfei offended to end up like this."

"Shh, silence, the City Lord’s Mansion keeps this news secret, no private discussions allowed."

"The Patriarch of the Chu Family was a good man... how could this happen? Is this news true or false?"

"How can it be false? Didn’t you see the Flowing Water banquet was canceled? It was supposed to last three days... now it ended in just one day."

"If it’s true, why keep it secret?"

"I heard the Valley of Myriad Nights wants a confrontation with our Celestial Dance City. The Chu Family’s Patriarch’s high martial arts is feared by them. If they know he’s dead, the implications could be severe."

"What? Another battle? Oh, what should we do?"

As the news spread, people in Celestial Dance City grew more and more anxious.

The rumors about the situation multiplied.

Will the Valley of Myriad Nights attack Celestial Dance City? What will happen to the citizens then?

There were also rumors about the ’Chu Qing’ who had not returned for seven years, returning only to play the role of a rebellious son killing his father, causing many speculations.

These talks rose and fell, yet under the City Lord’s Mansion’s strong suppression, they gradually faded away.

In these discussions, no one ever mentioned Luoyu Hall.

The rain from last night covered many matters.

Even those who saw or heard something kept silent, covering their ears.

On the surface, Luoyu Hall was still the same Luoyu Hall.

Everything seemed calm and peaceful...

Chu Qing wasn’t affected by these words; he went about his business.

Finding a blacksmith shop, he ordered a sword.

He also ordered ten sleeve arrows based on dimensions.

Unfortunately, he wasn’t skilled in poison art... 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

He pondered whether to find some poison later to apply to the sleeve arrows.

The sword would take a few days to make, but Chu Qing wasn’t in a hurry; he carried a box with Tang Xi’s head inside and headed to a particular place.

Earth God Temple.

Chu Qing frequented this place as a child, back when it was thriving with incense.

But as a new Earth God Temple was built years ago, this one gradually faded into disrepair.

Ergou was currently residing temporarily at this Earth God Temple.

However, when he arrived, he discovered that besides Ergou, there was also an unexpected guest.

Wu Qianhuan.

She was crouched on the roof of the Earth God Temple, her eyes vigilant, scanning all around, one could mistake her for a little thief.

Chu Qing clicked his tongue, constrained his aura, and quietly approached.

Standing about ten feet away, gazing at the girl with a slightly arched rear...

Under normal circumstances, someone might have the urge to slap that perfectly raised bottom.

But Chu Qing wasn’t like that... faced with this unique opportunity, he had an overwhelming urge to kick it.

This was probably because of childhood memories of growing up together?