System: I Can Open Martial Arts Chests

Chapter 302 - 182: I Have Yijian, Long Time No See_2

"One day, if there’s any inconvenience or trouble for him, won’t the world he’s conquered fall into the hands of our sisterhood?"

Nian’an suddenly realized:

"So that’s it!!

"Indeed, we can’t let the Celestial Evil Cult ruin brother’s plans!"

Chu Qing rubbed his forehead, feeling a bit of a headache.

Alright, alright, plotting right in front of me, you really have some nerve!

Chu Qing coughed.

The two sisters heard the sound and again knelt respectfully on the ground, looking at Chu Qing with innocent, naïve eyes.

Nianxin looked at Chu Qing with those eyes while muttering to Nian’an:

"He couldn’t have heard what we were saying just now, right? I’m telling you, secrecy leads to success, words bring failure, and we can’t reveal our intentions before the time is ripe."

"Got it, got it."

Nian’an nodded:

"Let’s keep our voices down, he’s too close."

Chu Qing closed his eyes, feeling like he couldn’t manage his expression...

What kind of absolute jokers are these two?

He seriously doubted now if the Martial Arts of Bodhi Temple could damage one’s mind.

Otherwise, how could such foolish people exist under the heavens?

He was just about to ask why, since the Twelve Saint Kings are highly skilled in Martial Arts, and although these sisters are not bad, they’re far from being able to deal with such characters.

How could they possibly chase Prince Mei and scare Prince Mu to jumping off a cliff?

Then he heard a rumbling sound from the guts, and Nianxin rubbed her belly, pitifully collapsing on the ground.

Nian’an looked at Chu Qing and said:

"Big brother, we’re hungry."

"If you’re hungry, then eat."

"There’s nothing."

Nianxin murmured:

"We haven’t eaten for three days already... couldn’t catch up, couldn’t find anything, no money, no food... big brother... please give us a bite, we’ll stop thinking about usurping the throne in the future."

Hey, hey, hey!

I haven’t even mentioned this matter, and you’ve just spilled the beans yourself!

Seeing these two girls, with sunken eyes, looking weak and frail, as if they were about to pass away.

Chu Qing had to glance at Gentle, who took a piece of flatbread from the package and tossed it to them.

The two sisters leaped up simultaneously, took half each, and stuffed it into their mouths.

Judging by their gobbling manner, they didn’t seem like they hadn’t eaten for three days...

Thinking back, the Cross-sword Five Tigers were somewhat famous heroes in the Martial World before meeting them.

Following these sisters for just a few days, Sword-bearing Tiger Lv Zhi only had ten taels of silver left on him.

Chu Qing was momentarily speechless.

He turned around and walked back the way they had come.

After being blocked by Prince Mu, he couldn’t find the Deceitful Poison... If they’re nearby, that’s fine, but if they’ve really reached Ghost God Gorge, he can’t leave Tie Chuming and the others and head to Ghost God Gorge alone, right?

Now it would be better to regroup with everyone and then head to Ghost God Gorge.

And if indeed the Deceitful Poison is in Ghost God Gorge, with Gentle around... it’s not hard to bring it out.

Chu Qing and Gentle walked ahead, with Nianxin and Nian’an following behind.

Gentle occasionally looked back at them, seeing they’d finished the flatbread, she’d pull out something new for them.

Her small bundle had quite a bit of stuff, with the most being food and drink, followed by various odd objects picked up along the way.

Casually digging out a steamed bun one minute, tossing a chicken leg the next, the two sisters ate with delight.

The look they gave Chu Qing, this ’big brother’, wasn’t nearly as enthusiastic as the one they gave Gentle.

They entered the woods, the previously frozen area.

They saw a group still waiting there, recognizing Chu Qing’s return with two others.

Cao Qiupu was the first to widen his eyes:

"Nianxin Nian’an? Why is it you two?"

Chu Qing turned to look at Cao Qiupu thoughtfully:

"You know them?"

"I have some connections with their sect’s elders..."

Cao Qiupu casually responded, then looked at Nianxin and Nian’an honestly following behind Chu Qing, his expression momentarily peculiar:

"What’s with you?"

"This is our big brother!!"

Nianxin stepped forward, pointing her greasy hand at Chu Qing:

"From today on, we are under our big brother’s wing; one day, we’ll unite the entire Green Forest!"

"Unite the entire Green Forest? What ambition!"

Cheng Tieshan’s eyes lit up at these words.

Nianxin and Nian’an suddenly looked at Cheng Tieshan vigilantly, scrutinizing him from one side to the other.

After a while, Nian’an asked:

"You have a strong physique, seems you’re quite a formidable character!

"How about it, join our sisterhood, and in the future, when we unite the Green Forest, you’ll be... second, no, third or fourth to none!"

She counted on her fingers, appearing quite meticulous.

"..."

Cheng Tieshan was momentarily speechless; he now holds a position in the Iron Blood Hall that is second only to one person.

Not only did he receive a promise that might take years to fulfill, but his status has also fallen...

But if this task were up to Chu Qing?

It is hard to say whether it could be accomplished...

Tie Chuming hurriedly tugged at Cheng Tieshan’s arm:

"Uncle Cheng, you wouldn’t be bewitched, would you?"

"How could that be? Your father showed me kindness by recognizing my talent; how could I possibly switch allegiances?"

Cheng Tieshan quickly waved his hand to indicate this was impossible.

Upon hearing this, Tie Chuming finally let out a sigh of relief; she didn’t care about those two unknown girls, her main concern was Chu Qing.

This person is too frightening; if he wants to lead a cause, there might really be people who follow him.

Cao Qiupu’s expression grew more peculiar:

"When did Third Brother become interested in the world’s Green Forest?"

"Just now..."

Chu Qing rolled his eyes:

"You have old ties with their elders? What’s going on?"

"It was merely a coincidence,"

Cao Qiupu said:

"Back then, I was still young, and I encountered a member of the Demon Dao practicing Demon Skill in the Martial World.

"I wanted to kill him but was unable, almost getting killed instead.

"At a critical moment, a senior stepped in and killed the Demon Dao master on the spot... The elder saw that I was severely injured and helped heal my wounds while imparting martial arts experience.

"Without her guidance, there might not be the Cao Qiupu of today.

"So, I am somewhat familiar with these two...

"By the way, I recently visited Divine Blade City to see them.

"Their master asked me to look after them in the Martial World... And that night, we received news of a Demon Dao expert on the move.

"It seemed to be someone called... ’Prince Xi.’

"We traveled all night searching for a long time, never finding a trace of this person.

"Returning..."

The First Grade Conference had ended upon returning.

That night, we drank wine with flowers, and met Ms. Ling Fei.

When facing the childhood friend Ling Fei, all former disciples must take a back seat...

Then, he lived a shameless life, constantly being pursued.

Chu Qing filled in for him in his mind.

The group chatted idly for a while before continuing their journey.

On the road, Chu Qing asked Cao Qiupu about the senior’s situation.

But Cao Qiupu didn’t know much, referring to her as a ’Huai City old acquaintance,’ a Master.

Chu Qing felt that this person was quite powerful.

Bodhi Temple doesn’t have a prominent reputation, but it can easily find Cao Qiupu and have him care for two disciples.

Celestial Evil Cult fears her like a tiger... even the Twelve Saint Kings flee upon seeing her.

If they claim those two girls hold no earth-shattering secrets, Chu Qing would never believe it.

Still, Chu Qing wasn’t in a hurry to uncover the two girls’ secrets at the moment.

The group continued forward, with no lodging, camping outdoors at night.

As everyone prepared the fire, Gentle took out a small battered pot and set it over the flames.

Nianxin and Nian’an squatted beside the fire, eyes zoned out... focusing solely on the food roasting on the fire and the hot soup rolling in the pot.

Chu Qing couldn’t help but wonder just how hungry these two kids were previously?

Nightfall blanketed the sky, dark and profound.

A sword’s song suddenly flickered through the night, and a figure sped forth like a shooting star, almost instantly arriving.

Judging by his manner, he wasn’t targeting them.

Watching him nearly pass overhead.

Cheng Tieshan let out a ’huh.’

Chu Qing’s eyes lit up:

"Isn’t that my Yijian? Long time no see!"

As soon as his words fell, he reached out and directly pulled him down from mid-air.

...

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ps: The fever subsided, but the headache started today... feels like being hit by a hammer.

The good news is, it doesn’t hurt unless I move.

The bad news is the cough... a persistent coughing that won’t stop.

Each cough brings more headache, continuous cough and pain...

Feels like my forehead is jumping with ’80’ all over.