115: What’s the use of worrying so much?

115: What’s the use of worrying so much?

Xiao Cha arrived to find her own unit engulfed in billowing smoke, turned into a torch.

There was no need to save it, better to let it extinguish itself than to waste manpower and resources.

Truthfully, Xiao Cha hadn’t intended to cause such a big scene; she thought it would suffice to blow up the conference room.

But this era’s architecture used a lot of wood, which once caught fire, was very hard to extinguish.

Colleagues around her faced the tragedy with somber expressions.

The girl guiltily glanced around, and her eyes suddenly met with Chen Zhizhong’s.

The expression on the Chief Constable was complex, filled with regret, blame, and surprise.

However, Xiao Cha suddenly looked at Mr.

Chen’s right thigh, spotting a deep gash where a steel slice was embedded.

“No, wait, Uncle Chen had already run away… He did this on purpose!”

The girl quickly realized that Uncle Chen had been there untouched and it wouldn’t look right, so he must have injured himself on purpose.

As the head, to see the workplace he had been at for decades burn down and to then harm himself, it was indeed too tragic.

Xiao Cha clenched her fists and looked toward Uncle Chen’s office.

“His Purple Sand Pot and ink slab on the desk are his favorite things; I’ll rush in and save them!”

Just as the girl was about to rush into the fire, the building’s load-bearing structure melted under the high temperature, and the entire building slowly deformed and collapsed.

Amidst the booming noise, sparks spewed chaotically, and the crowd screamed, retreating back.

Xiao Cha scratched her head, somewhat embarrassed, and glanced at Uncle Chen.

Chen Zhizhong didn’t look at her but instead called out to the crowd, “Alright, standing here won’t help, disperse, disperse.”

Indeed, that made sense, and people gradually left in groups of two and three.

It was then that Xiao Cha stepped forward, full of apologies.

“Uncle Chen, I’m sorry.”

Chen Zhizhong waved his hand, dismissively saying, “It’s just an old building burned, a good reason to take a couple of days off.”

He spoke lightly, but the look of dejection on his face was unmistakable, after all, it had been his workplace for 40 years.

Xiao Cha felt even more ashamed, almost burying her head in her chest.

“Xiao Cha, there’s no need for shame.

You killed Li Guanqi, it was indeed a great deed!”

Mr.

Chen continued formally, “The Jiushan Sect has committed so many atrocious acts over the years, not just the kidnapping of pregnant women!

They deserve to die!”

Thinking of past tragedies, the middle-aged policeman’s breathing grew heavy.

He suppressed his emotion and continued,

“Your father, and I too, are proud of you!

Those wronged spirits in heaven are also consoled!

Compared to this, what does burning down an old building matter?

Winning is what’s crucial!”

Xiao Cha nodded vigorously, “Uncle Chen… thank you.

And thank you for the information too.”

“Thank me for what.

However, the National Martial Arts Association has taken the blame for this matter.”

Mr.

Chen said, “The nun before, Xia Weiyun, is a new director of the National Martial Arts Association.

She just appeared at the scene with the old president, stirring the waters.”

Xiao Cha was a bit surprised, “That sister… she’s been helping me.”

“She’s helping the ‘Four Spirits,'” analyzed Mr.

Chen:

“Her and the old president’s intention is clear, they want to protect you as you grow.

They ask for nothing in return, nor do they intend to find you.”

Xiao Cha was confused, “Why would they be so kind?”

“They belong to the ‘Kill Body Society,'” Mr.

Chen looked around and explained in a low voice:

“Their principle is ‘sacrifice the self for righteousness’, simply put, relentless Chuyun people.

The ‘Four Spirits’ are the embodiment of the collective subconscious of the Shen Zhou people, they definitely won’t tolerate alien invaders.

That’s why you are on the same side!”

Xiao Cha nodded in understanding, though it was the first time she heard of the “Kill Body Society.”

“But that being said…” Chen Zhizhong advised again:

“Outsiders can’t ultimately be relied on, you still need to hide well before you become powerful.

All that benevolence, righteousness, and wealth is nonsense, only one’s own Cultivation is dependable!”

Xiao Cha responded earnestly, “I understand, Uncle Chen.”

“Alright, you should head back and rest early then.”

Chen Zhizhong laughed and said, “This girl hides it well, I couldn’t even discern your Cultivation level.”

“?”

Xiao Cha walked back, confused, thinking more and more that something was off.

“Does Uncle Chen think…

I am actually one of the ‘Four Spirits’?”

She thought it was absurd, “I haven’t even sensed the Sea of Consciousness!

What kind of Four Spirits could I be!”

~~~~~~~~~~

After returning home, Xiao Cha relayed the situation to Lu Li.

“Kill Body Society…

Four Spirits…”

Lu Li nodded and said, “Mr.

Chen is right, we can’t expose ourselves before we grow strong.

He has helped a lot, we really should thank him properly.”

Xiao Cha chuckled, “He even thought I was one of the ‘Four Spirits.’ I’m just a Power Warrior, how could I qualify for that?”

“About that…” Lu Li glanced at Wanqing and said, “I think with Wanqing’s fast Cultivation rate, she might be the Vermilion Bird.”

Xiao Cha recalled the fire incident and hesitated, “Do I really have two around me…”

Wanqing, not expecting the topic to turn to her, quickly waved her hands:

“The ‘Four Spirits’ are all talented and favored by the heavens.

I only sensed the Sea of Consciousness with Young Master Lu’s help, and even got blinded.

I’m definitely not one of them.

I think Young Master Lu might be the Azure Dragon.”

Now it was Lu Li’s turn to shake his head and smile, “Me, a person from an Exotic Realm…”

“Hey~ why worry about all that!”

Xiao Cha laughed, “Four Spirits or not, let’s just focus on being our best selves!

Aren’t things pretty good right now?”

“That’s well said!” Lu Li agreed, “Whether we are the ‘Four Spirits’ or not, we should just follow the right path and do the right things!”

Wanqing stood up smiling, took out a can containing Spiritual Tea, and pinched a leaf to place in the teapot.

As soon as she poured in hot water, the refreshing fragrance of tea instantly filled the room.

Wanqing first poured a cup for Xiao Cha, “You spoke so well just now, you deserve a cup of Spiritual Tea as a reward~”

Xiao Cha exclaimed, “One leaf can brew a whole pot?”

“Spiritual Tea is naturally different from ordinary tea leaves.”

Everyone laughed as they savored the Spiritual Tea, feeling the marvelous sensation of their bodies and minds being nourished by Spiritual Objects.

Xiao Cha marveled, “This stuff…

is way more impressive than those Insect Eggs!”

“Spiritual Objects also have their grades.

This Spiritual Tea nourishes silently, probably only the Governor has the privilege to enjoy it.”

Wanqing sipped the tea slowly and said, “Moreover, this tea can also neutralize the medicinal properties of the Soul-devouring Ant Eggs you consumed.

Lots of benefits.”

“Then I need to drink more~” Xiao Cha drained her cup in one gulp and poured another.

But just then, she suddenly remembered Uncle Chen’s thigh pierced by a steel fragment and looked at Lu Li, wanting to say something.

Lu Li just happened to look over too…

both of them said in unison:

“Let’s send some of this Spiritual Tea to Mr.

Chen/Uncle, we should send some over.”

They smiled at each other, and Lu Li said:

“He helped us, and we burned his building.

We certainly owe him a gesture of thanks.

Let’s send him half.”