Chapter 10, The White Jade Spring and Autumn Pen
Chen Shaojun intensified his training, and approximately half an hour later—
Is it possible that the Chen family truly has some experts guarding and guiding them from behind
After driving away Chen Qiu, Chen Shaojun returned to his room to cultivate. By now, the pure energy within him had increased significantly, filling every cell. This is a sign that he is about to reach the second level of the Pure Energy Realm
Buzz
It is a red lotus
The one-eyed leader at the forefront spoke in a lowered voice
Chen Shaojun was suddenly taken aback and stood up abruptly
Chen Shaojun looked at a piece of wood on the wall a few feet ahead, silently thinking to himself
Chen Shaojun sat cross-legged, remaining motionless, yet the pure energy within him grew increasingly powerful
Chen Shaojun's eyes narrowed, and he felt as if the scene before him had suddenly transformed.
Young master, are we really going to let them go just like that
However, ever since the incident with my father, the Bai Yuchun Qiu Bi has vanished without a trace. Chen Shaojun always thought it had been taken away by his father, but little did he know it was hidden by Hong Lian all along
Chen Shaojun glanced at Honglian with gratitude and sincerely said
At this moment, within the residence of the Chen family, Young Master Chen sits cross-legged, breathing in and out, completely unaware of the events occurring in the outside world
Call!
Hong Lian spoke as she took out a completely snow-white wolf hair brush from her sleeve, its surface shrouded in a misty haze, resembling frost and snow, and respectfully presented it with both hands
With a roar, a surge of vital energy shot up into the sky in an instant. Almost simultaneously, the meridians within Chen Shaojun, which had been injured during the battle with Chen Qiu, suddenly felt as if they had encountered spring after a long winter, becoming much more comfortable as this cool and gentle energy flowed through them.
Clear-eyed and bright-eyed
He is well aware that, given the temperament of Li and the others, if it were not for Hong Lian sensing that the situation was not right and taking precautions in advance, they would have likely taken it away already
... ...
Chen Shaojun was filled with immense excitement; this was the first time he truly held the Baiyu Chunqiu brush in his hands, and it was also the first time he realized that the Baiyu Chunqiu brush, as a symbol of the Ziyu School, had such remarkable uses
Is it possible that this small Chen family is truly so formidable
Chen Shaojun thought to himself
Almost simultaneously, Chen Shaojun's ears twitched, and a faint sound of insects chewing underground immediately reached his ears. This was something Chen Shaojun had never noticed before
Is this the place
Young master, it is time to eat, I have prepared some food for you
Outside the Chen family residence, Chen Qiu and others had already walked a distance when a burly guard leader suddenly spoke
Young Master, everyone in the residence has left now. I do not know when they will take advantage of your absence to come back and ransack the place. This pen is the most cherished possession of the Master, and I secretly hid it when Manager Li and the others came. I believe it is more prudent to entrust it to you for safekeeping.
Chen Shaojun thought to himself
First, keep an eye on the Chen family. It is truly unreasonable that Young Master Chen possesses martial arts skills. Once I have clarified the individuals behind them, I will report to the 'Heir' and eliminate them all together
It is only a little more before I can break through to the second level of the Clear Qi Realm
It is truly incredible! The White Sun's strength is only at the second level, yet it possesses such divine abilities. It truly lives up to being the foremost foundational achievement in the Three Realms.
Time passed slowly, and sporadic barks of dogs could be heard in the darkness. After a moment, several figures dressed in night attire crept stealthily, crouching low, and quickly approached the wall of the Chen family.
I did not expect the wood to have such a texture, it truly resembles snowflakes
These bastards, could it be that they are engaging in a black market deal, having taken my precious jade spring and autumn brush and run away!
If Chen Qiu were to witness this scene, he would undoubtedly be profoundly shocked. Chen Shaojun's martial arts advancement has far surpassed the understanding of ordinary people; it is simply impossible for anyone to progress from the Turbid Qi Realm to the Clear Qi Realm within a single day
Creak!
Yes, young master
Chen Qiu sneered
Nevertheless, Chen Shaojun's father never allowed him to easily come into contact with this pen
Thank you for your hard work, Hong Lian
Even he himself rarely uses this pen, generally only when drafting memorials for the Ministry of Revenue and when presenting suggestions to the Emperor
From the second level of the Martial Arts realm, where one cultivates pure energy, to the third level, where energy cavities begin to form within the body to store pure energy. This process requires the absorption of a substantial amount of pure energy; it is a cumulative process that takes a considerable amount of time. What a pity, if only I could have a Taiqing Pill.
Moreover, if one is in constant proximity to the Baiyu Chunqiu brush, it can further enhance the progress in the literary path
Before the sound had faded, the one-eyed leader was the first to leap over the wall of the Chen residence. Following him, several figures cloaked in darkness swiftly followed suit, jumping in one after another
Chen Shaojun frowned, said nothing, and picked up his chopsticks to eat.
"Young Master, this is absolutely impossible! The Six Thieves of Shenxing are notorious for their ruthlessness and are extremely trustworthy. Regardless of the employer's task, they will certainly complete it; they would never commit such an act. Moreover, the Baiyu Chunqiu Brush is a sacred artifact of the literary path, and it would be of no use to them even if they wanted it."
Seeing the red lotus still lingering here, Chen Shaojun raised his head and spoke
At the very moment Chen Shaojun took hold of the Baiyu Chunqiu brush, his entire body suddenly trembled, as if a current surged through his fingers. Simultaneously, a unique energy, cool and gentle, akin to the vastness of rivers and seas, violently rushed into Chen Shaojun's body
"Hong Lian, is there anything else?"
The Baiyu Chunqiu pen is extremely important to him and must not be lost under any circumstances
Several guards, unaware of what Chen Qiu was contemplating, responded respectfully and quickly leaped away
... ...
Bastards, this is unreasonable. How big can a Chen family residence be? Do they think it is a remote mountain forest? I only asked them to bring a white jade spring and autumn brush, why haven't they come out yet?!
Chen Qiu fell silent at once. In the blink of an eye, the words spoken by Young Master Chen as he was leaving echoed once more in his ears
Do not waste time, quickly take them down, before dawn, the brothers can still go to Zui Chun Lou to enjoy themselves.
How is that possible
It has already been checked, there is only one old person and one young person, along with a girl in her teens, posing no significant threat
However, the most unique aspect of the Baiyu Chunqiu Pen is that it can elevate the literary and philosophical realm of its holder. For instance, a scholar whose talent has risen to the first level can obtain the Baiyu Chunqiu Pen, which allows them to directly elevate their talent to the sixth level, albeit only temporarily
It feels so comfortable
"Young Master, we have already investigated. Since they entered, there has been no further news from them, as if they have evaporated from the world."
Quickly report to the young master, if it cannot be done openly, then simply seize it secretly
Chen Shaojun smiled slightly and soon stood up. After practicing for such a long time, he also felt a bit hungry. His gaze swept across the mahogany table, where three small dishes contained only light vegetarian dishes, with very little oil.
In the hall, a burly head of the guards spoke, his expression slightly uneasy
After bidding farewell to Hong Lian, Chen Shaojun tucked the Baiyu Chunqiu brush into his bosom and continued his cultivation. With this sacred brush from the Ju School, Chen Shaojun's progress in cultivation indeed accelerated significantly
With each passing moment, Chen Shaojun's strength increases by a degree, and the aura emanating from him grows ever more powerful
What? The person from the Six Thieves of Shenxing has entered the Chen family residence and has not come out yet?
In the stillness of the night, Chen Shaojun's room was quiet, with clusters of purple energy suspended in mid-air, guiding the faint pure qi of heaven and earth, continuously entering Chen Shaojun's body
By utilizing "The Power of the Day", one can achieve the second level of pure energy, resulting in the formation of unique dual pure energy pupils, which allow for clear vision even in darkness
A few hours later, in the northwest corner of the capital of the Great Shang, a newly established mansion stood resplendent. Chen Qiu, dressed in splendid attire, was seated in a grand armchair when he suddenly stood up upon hearing news from his subordinates
This type of wood is called snowflake wood, which was specially granted by the court to his father for the construction of the residence. Mr. Chen has been looking at it for a long time and has never felt anything different, but now, seeing the exquisite snowflake patterns on the wood, he finally understands why it is called snowflake wood
In the darkness, a flash of light appeared, and the figure quickly vanished from sight
Chen Shaojun's body suddenly trembled, his blood and energy roaring, and his pair of eyes opened wide, suddenly emitting bursts of brilliant light. In that instant, the night faded away, appearing to Chen Shaojun as if it were broad daylight
Where are our people? It's been such a long time, haven't they made any progress?
The guard leaned down, his voice growing increasingly softer
... ...
The brilliance of the literary spirit flashed and vanished, but for this figure, it was already sufficient
Father is strict in his academic pursuits; he has always believed that the path of literature and morality must be walked with diligence, allowing no room for pretense. If one's abilities have not reached a certain level, relying solely on the superficiality of eloquent writing is more harmful than beneficial
The leader of the guards stated
With this white jade spring and autumn brush, I will no longer have to worry about injuring my meridians during my practice in the future
Chen Qiu paced back and forth, vigorously rubbing his brow, his expression exceedingly grim
As night fell and the stars dimmed, perhaps even Chen Shaojun was unaware that at that moment, when he took the Baiyu Chunqiu brush, a figure stood silently in the darkness not far from the Chen residence, gazing up at a magnificent surge of literary energy soaring into the void.
However, only Chen Qiu knows that the true adversary of the Chen family is that lofty "Heir." He and his father, Chen Qiu, are merely pawns in this game. Even the Bai Yu Chun Qiu pen was requested on behalf of that "Heir."
The literary style is also a form of energy. Although the Baiyu Chunqiu brush cannot be used for practicing martial arts, the gentle and cool energy within it can still greatly assist in one's cultivation.
In the end, Chen Qiu had a fierce expression on his face
Call!
... ...
This is the Baiyu Chunqiu brush
However, it was at this moment that Chen Shaojun suddenly heard a series of light, delicate footsteps approaching in his direction
Chen Qiu has finally changed his mind. Without getting to the bottom of this matter, he cannot find peace of mind
A thought flashed through Chen Qiu's mind, and he immediately shivered with a chill. If this is indeed the case, then the nature of this matter would be entirely different
What?
It is a white jade spring and autumn pen
White Jade Spring and Autumn Pen
The figure quickly withdrew their gaze, looking towards the source of the brilliant light not far away, feeling a surge of excitement within. Such a magnificent radiance could likely only be produced by the Bai Yuchun Qiu Bi in the entire Chen residence.
Chen Qiu exclaimed angrily. For this operation, in order to be cautious, in addition to the Six Thieves of Shenxing, there was also a group of his own men. All of these individuals were experts.
It is right here, Chief
In the darkness, another figure responded
The one-eyed leader at the forefront wore a look of surprise, accompanied by a greater sense of dissatisfaction. Was Chen Qiu looking down on them by sending the esteemed Six Thieves to do such work?
A thought flashed through Chen Shaojun's mind. At present, there are a total of three people in the Chen family, and only Hong Lian has such light and delicate footsteps.
Chen Shaojun thought to himself
The Chen family still does not know whom they have offended, and even Chen Shaojun is likely to believe that this is a retaliation for his father's past inhumanity
Red Lotus, thank you
Chen Qiu's body trembled as he looked at the guard in astonishment, his face filled with disbelief. In an instant, countless thoughts raced through his mind, and finally, Chen Qiu slowly calmed down. The mere disappearance of a group of the Six Thieves could still be considered a coincidence, but if even the people he had secretly prepared were gone, then it was no longer a simple matter of coincidence.
Chen Shaojun had seen it many times in his father's study. This is a symbol of the Ziyu School and a sacred object of literary and philosophical significance. In the capital, it is unknown how many masters and great scholars aspire to possess this sacred object, hoping to bask in the glory of the ancient sages
When the last of the Six Thieves of the Divine Movement turned and entered, the sound of the wind stirred, and the figure on the eaves vanished without a trace in an instant
Moments later, with a creak, the door opened, and Hong Lian entered, carrying a tray.
Offending such a person, regardless of what kind of "backing" the Chen family has, is destined to lead to ruin and disaster, with no good outcome in sight
Buzz
Boom
The surroundings were silent, and streams of fresh energy, guided by the nine purple palace spirits, continuously flowed into Chen Shaojun's body in countless threads.
What? A group of the elderly, weak, sick, and disabled, and they still want to mobilize our Six Divine Thieves?
However, few noticed that above the eaves of the Chen family's house, a dark figure stood like a ghost, its pair of bright eyes silently watching the few people in the darkness
Young master, we... our people have already entered, but like the Six Thieves of Shenxing, they have not come out yet.
"Convey my orders, all personnel are to withdraw. Without my command, no one is permitted to take action."