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I am currently very angry, do you understand?
Zhao Yao could not bring herself to believe that Chen Anlin was truly that formidable, even after he had defeated Xiao Chen. She insisted that Xiao Chen's defeat was merely due to a sneak attack from Chen Anlin. If it were a fair fight, she was certain that Chen Anlin would undoubtedly lose.
As this thought crossed her mind, the shock in Zhao Yao's eyes gradually faded, replaced by a coldness.
"Chen Anlin, I see now. You deliberately created such a commotion to show off your strength, hoping I would regret my decisions, right? You are gravely mistaken. Even if you possess a treasure of the Earth rank, it ultimately relies on external factors. Without that treasure, what do you have besides your background and resources? Xiao Chen will eventually trample you underfoot!"
Within the academy, Zhou Tong glanced toward the direction of the Chen family and snorted coldly. "They are so arrogant and have no understanding of restraint. Does he not know what it means to be low-key?"
She thought to herself that if it were Xiao Chen, he would definitely hide away and secretly refine his treasures, surprising everyone later. Xiao Chen's approach was indeed the correct one; Chen Anlin's actions were simply immature.
But this was also good— the more arrogant he became, the more opportunities there would be for Xiao Chen!
The commotion caused by Chen Anlin lasted for about the time it takes to burn an incense stick. As he landed, the elders of the Chen family came out one after another.
"Hahaha, Anlin! I didn't expect His Majesty to bestow his sword upon you; it's truly surprising!" one elder exclaimed with a laugh.
Another elder nodded in agreement. "Anlin, you managed to refine the sword so quickly; it seems your soul power foundation is quite solid."
"Esteemed elders, I was merely fortunate; I will need to work harder in the future," Chen Anlin replied as he clasped his hands in respect.
Seeing Chen Anlin's humble demeanor, some elders were momentarily taken aback. Ever since he had called off his engagement, he seemed to have genuinely changed.
The Grand Elder, Chen Ding, stroked his beard and smiled. "Anlin, your humility is commendable. If you maintain this attitude, advancing to the fourth rank within twenty years should be no problem at all; there is also hope for reaching the third rank in the future."
"Indeed, Anlin, you are now the most outstanding disciple of our Chen family. That Zhao Yao must be blind to overlook you. It’s best to ignore her," one of the elders remarked with a chuckle.
"You know, I have a friend whose daughter is quite lovely. If you like, I can introduce you," said the Third Elder, his beard twitching with mirth.
The other elders nodded in agreement, genuinely happy for Chen Anlin.
Chen Anlin merely smiled in response. In his heart, he thought, the villain's family is united in their efforts.
"Thank you for your kindness, Third Elder. However, I would prefer to focus on my training for now. Marriage can wait," he replied politely.
"Very well! Just let us know what resources you need; the family will fully support you," Chen Ding added, giving a few more instructions before taking his leave.
Once they were gone, Chen Anlin glanced at the courtyard wall behind him and called out, "Menghan, come in."
Su Menghan had actually been there for quite some time, hiding outside.
Whoosh!
Su Menghan jumped in, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "Chen Ge, I just passed by and saw how impressive you looked! So many people outside were talking about you!"
Chen Anlin pulled Su Menghan into the room and asked, "Do you want to see the Empress's sword?"
"Really? Can I?" she asked eagerly.
"Of course! But first..." Chen Anlin leaned closer with a mischievous grin.
Su Menghan blushed slightly but her eyes sparkled with anticipation as she hesitated. "No! My parents want me home early; you know my family has strict rules."
Seeing her expression, Chen Anlin knew she was itching for a bit of fun.
"I understand your family is strict, but you can be lenient with me."
"No way!" she insisted.
"Then I guess I won't show you the Empress's sword after all," he teased.
With that, Chen Anlin pulled out the yellow glowing sword and took a deep whiff of it.
Wow! It had a fragrant scent—this was definitely the Empress's essence.
He set the sword aside and said, "Menghan, I'm feeling quite irritable right now; you understand?"
"Mhm," Su Menghan replied softly, her voice barely audible.
The next morning, the headline of the Great Zhou Daily read: "The Empress Bestows a Yellow Glowing Sword to Chen Anlin."
Yesterday, Chen Anlin had successfully refined the Yellow Flash Sword.
In the Zhao family hall, Zhao Bao and numerous elders wore grim expressions. They had not anticipated that after Chen Anlin's broken engagement, he would thrive to such an extent. He had even been awarded the exclusive sword of the Empress. It was said that the Empress already possessed better weapons, but regardless, this sword had once belonged to her.
What did it mean for this weapon to be given to Chen Anlin? The answer was clear: Chen Anlin had become a true favorite in front of the Empress. How could this young man, with no apparent merit, receive such favor from Her Majesty?
Zhao Bao questioned sternly. One elder sighed helplessly, "Chen Anlin was a childhood friend of the Empress and is said to be extremely favored. He previously defeated Xiao Chen, and the outside world claims that Chen Anlin possesses the potential of a third-tier warrior."
Third-tier!!! A third-tier warrior in the Great Zhou was considered one of the top figures. Which family with a third-tier warrior wasn’t a prominent clan? And their Zhao family had offended a future third-tier warrior? The thought sent a chill down Zhao Bao's spine.
The Grand Elder spoke solemnly, "Right now, Chen Anlin's situation is not our primary concern. Our Zhao family is facing many business partners turning against us; that is the real problem. If this continues, within three months, our training resources will run dry."
Indeed, that was the most pressing issue. A short elder instinctively glanced towards Zhao Yao. Seeing her looking wronged, the elders felt a wave of annoyance.
"You were the one who sought the annulment; now that he is doing better and better, why are you feeling wronged?" they thought. If it weren’t for Zhao Yao’s reckless actions, they could have enjoyed the benefits of Chen’s connections and lived quite comfortably.
Now everything was gone.
One elder boldly suggested, "Family Head, I believe Chen Anlin still has feelings for Zhao Yao. Why not have her plead with him? Even if she has to kneel, there might still be a chance to salvage this."
Zhao Yao immediately became agitated upon hearing this. "What are you saying? Ask me to plead with him? He is the one at fault; why should I apologize? It's unfair!"
But as things stood, their Zhao family was doomed.
"Yes, Zhao Yao," another elder chimed in, "Chen Anlin comes from a powerful family. If you plead with him, our crisis will be resolved. The family has raised you all these years; now is your time to repay that kindness."
Zhao Yao suddenly burst into tears, exclaiming, "I don't want to, I don't want to!" With that, she ran away.
Zhao Bao sighed and said, "There's no need to rush. The grand competition at Huqing Academy is coming up, and I believe Yao'er will achieve great results. At that time, all difficulties will be resolved."
Meanwhile, Zhao Yao was hiding in her room, her eyes filled with tears as she murmured, "Xiao Chen, I hope your return will bring me a surprise." In the past, every time Xiao Chen went out for training, he would always astonish her upon his return.
A few days later, Xiao Chen, wearing a waxy yellow mask, arrived at the city gates. "Yao'er, I'm here," he called out.
By this time, Xiao Chen's injuries had mostly healed. During these past few days, he had encountered some fortuitous events. Deep in the mountains, guided by his master, he discovered some items that could replenish his soul power. Now, his master was able to speak again.
The academy's assessment was approaching soon. This so-called assessment wasn't a martial arts competition but rather a unified acceptance of the inheritance from a certain place within Huqing Academy. That place was called the Insight Platform, located in a valley behind the academy's mountain.
It was said that on the Insight Platform were remnants of some ancient techniques left by predecessors. Through comprehension there, one could potentially gain great benefits. Xiao Chen had wandered around the outskirts before; his master had mentioned that this so-called Insight Platform was actually a massive jade tablet from the upper realm that stored a vast amount of techniques from a major sect. For some unknown reason, this jade tablet had ended up here.
Previously, Teacher Zhou Tong had informed him that she had already spoken with an elder who guarded the Insight Platform. When he comprehended there, he would receive assistance.
Thinking of this, Xiao Chen couldn't help but clench his fists. The time for understanding on the Insight Platform was approaching; this time, I will surely make a stunning impression!
With that thought in mind, Xiao Chen prepared to head towards the Chen family to seek an opportunity to ambush Chen Anlin. However, along the way, he heard about Chen Anlin obtaining an earth-grade sword. Upon hearing this news, Xiao Chen realized that he might not be able to contend with Chen Anlin after all.
He turned towards the academy and silently thought: Now is not the time for an ambush; I must continue to endure!
Night fell.
Chen Anlin slowly stepped back, finishing his training with Su Menghan.
"Brother Chen, I haven’t been home these past few days. My parents are worried about me. You know my family is strict; what should I do?" Su Menghan asked, tucking herself under the covers with a delicate tone.
"Just tell your parents you’re with me," Chen Anlin replied nonchalantly.
"Really? If that’s the case, everyone will know I’m your woman," Su Menghan thought to herself, feeling a rush of joy, but pouted as she said, "But I’m still an innocent girl. If they find out, they’ll think I’m not pure anymore."
"You are my woman now; what’s there to be afraid of?"
Chen Anlin could see through Su Menghan's playful teasing. However, he didn’t mind; women often enjoyed this kind of banter, and he was happy to indulge her.
"Okay, then I’ll tell my parents," Su Menghan said, her heart swelling with sweetness at Chen Anlin’s acknowledgment of their relationship.
"By the way, today at the academy, I saw you getting close to Zhao Yao. Are you still best friends?"
Last time, Chen Anlin had thought these two had fallen out.
To his surprise, their relationship seemed quite good.
"Yeah, she came looking for me. I thought it would be a good opportunity to ask her about Xiao Chen, so we chatted a bit."
"Smart." Chen Anlin smiled and ruffled Su Menghan's hair, secretly thinking Zhao Yao was rather foolish.
Su Menghan was clever and scheming; she truly embodied the role of a cunning female antagonist in a novel, even more so than the Empress herself.
"By the way, I heard Xiao Chen has arrived and is just waiting for the assessment at the Insight Platform."
"The Insight Platform!!"
Chen Anlin's eyes narrowed.
Having read the novel, he knew that the Insight Platform was guarded by an elder named Wu Qigang. This elder had a good relationship with Zhou Tong, who had arranged for special treatment for Xiao Chen. As a result, Wu Qigang granted Xiao Chen access to a first-rate grandmaster's inheritance!
This opportunity—I must seize it.
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