CHAPTER 266: CHAPTER 262: SO THAT’S HOW IT IS

"It’s just to find someone from the Ning Family!"

"Some important people are looking for them!"

"Because back then, Marquis Ning had a supreme treasure, and only someone from the Ning Family can open it!"

"That’s why your Uncle Huang came here. Now you understand, right?"

Huang Fei didn’t beat around the bush anymore and directly answered the question that Chen Xuan was curious about.

After all, in a place like Daning County, he’s still a country bumpkin, so it’s normal for him to wonder.

Understanding this is actually what’s unusual!

"Oh!"

Chen Xuan feigned understanding, nodding repeatedly.

But then he asked, "Who is this important person? So powerful! Are they more powerful than Uncle Huang?"

Uh—

Now it was Huang Fei’s turn to feel awkward.

More powerful?

Haha!

Perhaps only in Chen Xuan’s mind does he seem powerful.

"Several kings! Of course, the one closest to Marquis Ning is among them!"

Just as Chen Xuan was about to ask more questions, Huang Fei abruptly interrupted, "Alright, story’s over. That’s all Uncle Huang knows!"

"You better hurry back, or else Old Niu will beat you again!"

"Oh, right, Uncle Huang, I need to hurry back!"

With that, he stood up quickly and jogged away.

Huang Fei watched the direction in which Chen Xuan disappeared.

"Haha!"

With a light chuckle, I must say!

It feels much better getting it off my chest, and this kid feels genuinely good to me.

Otherwise, I wouldn’t have shared such an important matter with him.

"Big brother, it’s all because of me, your younger brother, that you’re in trouble!"

...

On the street, Chen Xuan’s face turned somber.

It seems it really is as he suspected.

Marquis Ning was harmed by several kings of Great Yu, especially being assassinated by the Southern King.

All of this was for the supreme treasure in the hands of Marquis Ning.

The reason why some from the Ning Family were left alive was probably because the treasure needed the Ning Family’s bloodline.

Of course, this might just be one of the conditions.

After all, if it merely required the bloodline, they could have just captured someone.

Why go through the trouble?

Whatever the conditions are, he couldn’t figure out just yet.

But one thing is clear—the seal on Huang Fei is self-imposed, not placed by any of the important figures. So the Divine Soul Technique can be used completely.

This is why he left so readily.

But now isn’t the right time to use it!

After all, he’s at the first realm. Even if the Divine Soul Technique leaves no traces, like a dream,

should he suspect anything and report it, it could cause trouble.

It’s not too late to use it when he leaves Daning County.

...

After about ten days, Chen Xuan left the tavern.

Huang Fei asked about it.

Niu Yu explained that his mother is frequently ill, business had slowed, and when she gets better, he would call Chen Xuan back to help.

After all, he has no offspring, so the tavern would eventually belong to Chen Xuan.

Huang Fei didn’t doubt it.

It’s all quite logical, though he often mentioned to Niu Yu,

"Young Niu is a good child, honest and obedient!"

...

After ending his life at the tavern, Chen Xuan continued cultivating the Ten Thousand Beasts Technique at the mansion.

Meanwhile, Qin Ke had a worried look on his face.

The time given by his master was less than half a year now. Although the Qin Family had seized a lot of territory and resources during this period,

with the massive presence of the Gu Family, it’s impossible to complete the task his master had given him.

Of course, most crucial is that first-grade from the Gu Family!

Based on his information, it’s at least at the Eight Layers of Purity!

While he’s currently only at the Five Layers of Purity.

"Still not strong enough!"

He sighed helplessly.

Not only that, but recently, he felt his cultivation progress slowing dramatically.

If he doesn’t deal with that old-timer from the Gu Family, the skies over Daning County won’t change!

Qin Ke took a deep breath, gazing outside, motionless for a long time.

"Don’t pressure yourself too much. The Gu Family has been establishing its roots in Daning County for so many years. What you’ve done recently is already impressive; your father is quite satisfied. You can take things slower from here on out!"

Qin Gu came over at this moment.

Seeing his son’s worried face, he immediately understood the reason.

Although Qin Ke is the one in charge of the Qin Family now,

he is aware of the situation. The Qin Family has become the second family in Daning County, next to the Gu Family.

Yet, looking at his son’s dissatisfaction with the current situation,

he couldn’t help but worry.

For the Qin Family to go further, they must first deal with the Gu Family; otherwise, advancement is difficult.

But—

The old geezer from the Gu Family is too powerful.

Although Qin Ke is first-grade now, the gap with the old geezer is still significant.

Moreover, he’s already quite satisfied with the current state of the Qin Family.

"Not enough!"

Qin Ke turned to face him, with eyes firm and frightening.

"Father knows you have great ambitions, but I must remind you, the Gu Family is very powerful! That old geezer is very strong! Unless you’re sure you can kill him, you should never tear the peace!"

Qin Gu warned him in a deep voice.

After all, if he makes that decision, the result would be one of two extremes: either the Qin Family will be destroyed, or it will become the number one family in Daning County!

Nothing else!

"Haha!"

Qin Ke suddenly laughed, making Qin Gu a bit confused about him.

"Father, gamble with me once!"

"How to gamble?"

Qin Gu’s eyes narrowed slightly. Since his son’s cultivation reached the second-grade, he found him harder to understand,

sometimes even a bit unfamiliar.

"Within half a year, I will take over Daning County!"

Qin Ke’s words immediately changed his expression.

"Impossible! That’s absolutely impossible! You’re underestimating the Gu Family."

Qin Gu directly rejected his idea.

What a joke!

"Father, do you believe in me?"

Qin Ke asked solemnly.

Uh—

Why does this sound so familiar?

Right!

Qin Gu remembered, last time when he broke through the realm, he said the same thing.

Of course, in the end, he won.

But—

"You really know how to give your father a hard time!"

Qin Gu looked troubled.

Believe? Of course!

His greatest pride now is having Qin Ke as his son.

But this truly puts the entire Qin Family at play with him.

If he loses, the Qin Family will be annihilated!

Qin Ke was not in a rush, just silently waiting for his answer.

After a long while, Qin Gu let out a long sigh, "You are now the patriarch of the Qin Family, do as you see fit!"

Then he left.

"Don’t worry, father, I will win. In the future, the Qin Family will not only have a place in Daning County, but also in Molan Mansion."

Qin Ke said softly, though it seemed calm, there was an unshakeable determination in his eyes.

...

The next day!

Chen Mansion main hall.

"Well, although the Nine Revolutions Secret Technique can indeed be cultivated to the Nine Layers of Purity, the speed will slow down at higher levels."

Chen Xuan said softly.

He had overlooked this initially.

Now there is roughly half a year left, Qin Ke can at most cultivate to the Six Layers of Purity.

Facing the Gu Family’s elite is indeed a bit difficult.

"This is the master’s lack of foresight!"

"Still, it is the disciple’s lack of talent, causing trouble for the master."

Qin Ke bowed slightly, certainly not daring to think this was Chen Xuan’s fault.

"Haha!"

Chen Xuan chuckled, this kid was something else.

The more he looked at him, the more pleasing he found him.

So he slowly stood up, came to his front, and pointed to his forehead.

Instantly, Qin Ke had another cultivation technique in his mind.

Of course, along with Chen Xuan’s cultivation insights.

Without the slightest hesitation, he immediately closed his eyes to absorb it.

Exactly!

What Chen Xuan imparted to him was the Nine Elements Dao Skill, though only the first two layers.

But it was enough for Qin Ke.

After a long while!

Qin Ke opened his eyes, knelt immediately with great excitement, "Thank you, Master!"

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

He respectfully kowtowed three times.

He didn’t expect the master to impart a new cultivation technique to him, and though he only absorbed a little, he could feel that this technique far surpassed the Nine Revolutions Secret Technique.

"Alright, stand up!"

Chen Xuan sat in the seat above and continued, "I’ve passed the Nine Elements Dao Skill to you, but should you not complete the task I gave, I will take it back!"

There’s no free lunch in the world.

Even if Qin Ke is his disciple, it’s no exception.

Hearing this, the smile on Qin Ke’s face instantly froze.

Take back?

"No!"

Absolutely not! Having obtained such a technique with difficulty, he vowed not to let the master take it back.

"Rest assured, Master, your disciple will certainly complete the task you have given!"

Qin Ke said loudly.

This was the first time he spoke with such a loud voice in front of Chen Xuan.

"Good! I’ll be watching!"

...

"If he really doesn’t complete it, will you really take the technique back?"

After Qin Ke left, Ning Xin came to Chen Xuan’s side.

"Of course!"

Chen Xuan answered very decisively, leaving Ning Xin silent.

"Do you think I’m too harsh?"

Chen Xuan held her hand and asked with a smile.

"Yes! I think it’s excessive, after all, Qin Ke is also your disciple!"

Ning Xin nodded.

Hearing this, the smile on Chen Xuan’s face faded.

It seemed necessary for her to understand that this was not Huaining Island, but the outside world, where reality is harsh.

Otherwise, how could she rebuild the Ning Family with such a mindset?

So he said solemnly,

"But this world is far more cruel than this! You have been on Huaining Island since birth, completely unaware of how harsh this world is!"

"For instance, the Ning Family!"

"Had it not been for the machinations of those kings, would they have been wiped out?"

"The reason you appear in this world is thanks to the supreme treasures left by Marquis Ning, requiring the Ning Family bloodline!"

"Otherwise, the Ning Family would have long ceased to exist!"

"This is the world, where any means are justified for the sake of profit!"

Every word from Chen Xuan struck directly at Ning Xin’s heart.

Ning Xin knew too little about this world, fitting the description of an ignorant young girl.

Therefore, she must see what kind of world this is.

"Hoo—"

Ning Xin let out a long breath, somewhat enlightened.

Sometimes she felt like staying on Huaining Island was her happiest time.

Carefree, simply cultivating.

But ever since she came out, she was constantly thinking about how to rebuild the Ning Family.

But after staying in Daning County for so long, she again felt like she was back on Huaining Island.

Cooking, cultivating.

Living detached from worldly affairs!

There were even times she forgot about the reconstruction of the Ning Family.