Chapter 010: The Revenge Has Begun

Shake!

Leap

The harbor is narrow and the water is turbulent, causing the ship to sway violently

Listening to the young lady's statement, you are also a person sincerely inclined towards martial arts. Since we are both practitioners of martial arts, I will not beat around the bush. My young lady and Miss Biao saved you; this is a favor. Today, your cultivation is low, so you naturally have no way to repay it. However, in the future, you may achieve extraordinary accomplishments, and that will be the time to repay the favor.

Red County River Port

After the arrival of the man in gray, although he advised Chen Qian to remember to repay his kindness if he achieved success in the future, his words were indifferent, clearly indicating that he did not truly hold any hope or take it to heart. There was a sense of fleetingness about it. However, Chen Qian was aware of his own worth; the kind of situation where one is so remarkable that others are either eager to recruit or suppress him was still beyond his reach.

As her voice fell, the man in gray across from her remained bent over, seemingly waiting for something. The woman in white turned to glance at Chen Qian and recounted what had happened earlier.

Qi machine traction

Even so, when the man in gray who had just walked in fixed his gaze on Chen Qian's face, the latter distinctly felt a sharp, needle-like pain on his face, and a strong sense of foreboding surged in his heart

The man merely glanced at Chen Qian a few times, and it was evident that he had already understood Chen Qian's state. After a few words, Chen Qian was taken aback.

The woman in white nodded slightly and said, "Uncle Hui, you have worked hard."

When the man in gray entered, Chen Qian was sitting cross-legged on the ground, regulating his breath. He had no true energy or blood energy within him, nor had he studied any profound breathing techniques or methods of concentration, so he could not focus his mind and adjust his breath, and could only use this to calm his spirit.

Returning to the county town feels like stepping into another world

However, the time cannot be too long. After a brief recovery, we must hurry back, for during the three days I was unconscious, the Xia family may have taken some actions.

I heard that during the recent initiation period of the Kaiyang sect, something occurred; it seems that an initiate was killed

As this person descended, their feet landed on the deck, causing the entire boat to shake violently! The swaying vessel abruptly ceased its motion and stabilized!

On this ship, the cabins are interconnected in a staggered manner, clearly indicating a meticulous layout

To pierce the eye!

At that moment, Chen Qian had a rough estimate of the cultivation level of the middle-aged man in gray who had just entered.

The man in gray looked Chen Qian up and down, then said coldly: "Your complexion is pale, your steps are unsteady, but your muscles and bones are solid. It is evident that you are not exhausted from physical exertion, but rather from mental fatigue. It seems that although you possess the ability to understand the moves, the mental effort you have expended must be quite astonishing."

Step

With thoughts in his mind, Chen Qian entered an inn in the county town. After paying the silver, he intended to go upstairs to rest. However, as he passed by several tables on the first floor, the conversations of the people at the tables caught his attention

He is now extremely fatigued, as if he has stayed up for three days and nights without closing his eyes. His mind and spirit are so weary that he is on the verge of fainting, and his physical body feels somewhat weak. The sensitivity of his five senses has dropped to an absolute low due to exhaustion

When he heard that Chen and Tu had the ability to understand the situation at a glance, and after it had been confirmed by the woman in white, the gray-clad man's furrowed brow finally relaxed. He straightened his back and turned to walk towards Chen.

Chen Qianzhong nodded emphatically: "Benevolence must be repaid, the way of heaven and earth is just, this is the principle."

Instead, Colorfulclouds muttered, "Why is it that you and this scoundrel seem to be like long-time acquaintances, exchanging questions and answers? This guy is stuck in this tiny corner of the northwest; what achievements can he possibly have in the future?" However, upon noticing the gaze of the man in gray, she immediately fell silent, saying, "Alright, alright, I understand. My name is Huang Colorfulclouds; remember it well."

However, his current mental state is truly poor. Although he is physically unhindered, the sense of mental fatigue remains strong.

Chen Qian also did not put on airs, nodding as he left the room

I am merely a humble servant and need not concern myself with the name of my young lady..." The man in gray said as he turned to look at the two women.

... ...

Today, a vessel clearly belonging to a wealthy family is slowly docking at the port. The intricately carved hull and the ancient charm it exudes resemble more of a painted boat than a riverboat, attracting the attention of many.

He landed with both feet firmly on the deck of the ship

However, my practice of martial arts is neither for the sake of fame and fortune, nor for the ambition of dominating the world, much less to engage in battles across the east, west, south, and north. The realm of martial arts is so splendid and diverse that even if one dedicates their entire life to it, they may not know how far they can go. How could there be any energy to waste elsewhere?

Chen Qian had witnessed numerous cases of sudden death caused by excessive fatigue and prolonged lack of rest in his previous life. Although he had practiced martial arts for ten years in this life and was physically strong, the fatigue he felt at this moment was indeed rooted in mental strain, giving him a sense that a tightly stretched string was about to snap at any moment

Good! Although Chen Qian's face still appeared pale and his steps were unsteady, upon hearing this, he did not hesitate to clasp his fists and bow respectfully to the man in gray and the two women, saying: "Please, may the three of you leave your names, so that when we meet again in the future, I, Chen Qian, may repay you."

I do have some news; it seems that this unfortunate person is running a courier service

This sentence fell into Chen Qian's ears, instantly startling him

This vast land of Central Continent is blessed with remarkable individuals and exceptional talents, yet it is also a time of turmoil and conflict. At this moment, Chen Qian has just barely survived a life-and-death ordeal, managing to advance to the third layer of the mortal realm, known as Tongjin.

At that moment, a middle-aged man slowly walked over on the wooden bridge at the port

The man in gray paid no attention to the methods of others and walked straight towards the large "painted boat" that had just docked

Fortunately, this middle-aged man merely glanced at Chen Qian before withdrawing his gaze. He then turned to the woman in white and clasped his hands in salute, saying, "The matter has been resolved, and coincidentally, the young lady's ship has also arrived. If there is nothing else, we may take our leave..." As he spoke, although the man was bent at the waist, his gaze remained sharp as a sword, unflinchingly meeting the eyes of the woman in white.

After leaving the ship, Chen Qian asked several passersby and learned that it had been three days since the initiation ceremony of the Kaiyang Sect. Three days is enough time for many events to unfold

This person's cultivation must have reached the realm of Qi and Blood, or even a higher level. It is rumored that highly skilled martial artists can use their own insights to influence external phenomena, strengthening the connection between all things and humans, known as 'Qi Mechanism.' The Qi Mechanism can only be perceived by the senses of living beings.

Back and forth, Chen Qian has already traversed the boundary between life and death.

The ship is still swaying

Shock

Oh, Kaiyang Sect, for reasons unknown, I am unable to enter the gate. I wonder if there will ever be a day when I can be properly recognized. When will the discontent in my heart ever be settled?

It is said that the deceased was the son of a prominent family in Hanzhou City. It is unclear which formidable figure he offended, but he was brutally stabbed to death. The deceased's brother, also a disciple of the Kaiyang Sect, was greatly enraged by this and has been venting his anger everywhere. I heard that he returned to Hanzhou City two days ago, claiming he would seek revenge. In my opinion, since the murderer has not been caught and no traces have been left behind, how can he possibly seek revenge?

This port is not large, and on ordinary days, it is mainly small flat-top boats that come and go, transporting goods

The young lady is named Bingling. The woman in white slightly nodded her head

Once Colorfulclouds finished speaking, the gray-clad man nodded and said to Chen Qian: "Your original clothing is already damaged. After changing into a new outfit, check your belongings and take some silver coins as travel expenses, then you may leave"

However, the man in gray seemed to have merely done something trivial; with a flick of his sleeve, he walked towards the cabin

All around, those who witnessed this scene from a distance gasped in astonishment, especially those skilled in martial arts, who were even more profoundly shaken, exchanging alarmed glances with one another

Colorfulclouds, who had been standing not far from Chen Qian, retreated two steps along with the * picture * book upon seeing the situation, while Chen Qian stood up from the ground

The figure in gray suddenly leaped, soaring nearly six feet, spanning a distance of over ten feet, and landed directly on the boat

The man in gray continued, "In that case, you may leave. Our journey is quite far, and there are troubles along the way that you should not get involved in"

Harboring such thoughts, under the guidance of a deaf-mute boatman, Chen Qian stepped off the boat and walked away without looking back. At this moment, he had changed into a brand new gray outfit, carrying a small booklet and a curved dagger. As he looked around, Chen Qian had already recognized where he was.

This should be the aftereffect of using the simulated human within the recognition tower to analyze the techniques. It seems that this ability is not infallible. What I need now is rest; otherwise, I may very well suffer a sudden death

The man in gray listened to the narration, his brows gradually furrowing, emanating a chilling aura that even affected the surrounding air, making it feel somewhat cold. When he heard the woman in white mention that Chen Qian had escaped from Colorful Clouds with the cultivation of a mortal at the third level, and had torn his clothing, his brows twitched, and the coldness surrounding him dissipated somewhat

This person is dressed in gray, with hair disheveled by the wind. Their expression is stern, and their eyes are narrow, revealing a piercing gaze that exudes an air of aloofness, causing the surrounding boatmen and laborers to instinctively step aside.

I have also heard about this matter; it is said to involve the Xia family from Hanzhou. This family has a notorious reputation, yet they are particularly favored by the Xie Dufu. They have always acted arrogantly and tyrannically. This time, it seems they are going to take advantage of the situation again. I wonder which family will be unfortunate this time.