Chapter Ten Tactics

  Back home, Chen Xiao let out a sigh of relief.

  The battle just now, though it was only for a moment, had exhausted his mind and spirit greatly.

  Fighting is his weakness, since he learned to create talismans five years ago, he has no time to cultivate fighting skills. However, he is also very clear about his strengths, that is, he is good at creating talismans and is familiar with the power of various basic talismans.

  However, this was his first battle after all. He had to carefully consider the entry point of the fight, the rescue, and the escape route, repeatedly thinking it over until he was sure that every link in the chain would not go wrong before he made his move.

  Fortunately, everything went as he had expected, without any mistakes, and this also made him deeply understand that sometimes a precise combat strategy can play a crucial role in action.

  "Chen Tai, let's go back. What if they chase after us?" Bai Yuqing furrowed her brow, worried.

  "Before I came to rescue you, I went to the General's Mansion." Chen said calmly.

  Bai Wei Qing said in a daze: "Didn't they say that the General's Mansion wouldn't intervene in this matter due to their relationship with the Li family?"

  Chen Hao, who was standing aside, reacted and smiled: "White Auntie, if I had been beaten before, even if the General's Mansion knew about it afterwards, they would have pretended not to know because of the Li family's face. However, now that my brother has exposed this matter, the General's Mansion can't pretend anymore. Because if we are the victims, even if the General's Mansion doesn't want to stand up for us, they will still have to take care of this matter in order to maintain their reputation among the people of Songyan City. In that case, won't the Li family also have to pay the price they deserve?"

  "To know, the General's Mansion represents the will of the Great Song Dynasty, and on the surface, it absolutely cannot tolerate anyone challenging its authority! So, if the Li family is smart, they would absolutely not dare to make a move against us at this time."

  Bai Wei Qing was stunned and suddenly realized everything. Looking at her two brothers in front of her, she felt extremely surprised for a moment.

  The elder brother is calm and reserved, with a mind that surpasses the ordinary. He has a plan for everything. The younger brother is clever and sensitive, with extraordinary insight. If the Chen family were still around, these two brothers would definitely be the pride of heaven!

  Unfortunately, everything is gone now, and it's a pity for these two children...

  Thinking of this, Bai Weiqing couldn't help but feel a wave of sadness.

  "How's your injury?" Chen Xiao suddenly asked.

  "After a few days of recuperation, I've recovered." Chen Hao smiled and asked, "Brother, Wu Laodog's strength should be at the Xiantian Yuanman boundary. How did you manage to do that just now?"

  Chen Xiao replied casually: "It's just unexpected, if we fight him head-on, even if you and I join forces, we're not his match."

  "Unexpected? I didn't see you just now, how did you suddenly appear? What kind of powerful technique is this?"

  Bai Wei Qing's curiosity was also piqued, as she hadn't seen Chen Yao in the previous battle either. She only felt a sudden lightness, and then found herself being carried on Chen Yao's back.

  "It's very simple." Chen Xiao hesitated for a moment before answering, "When you first started fighting, I used an invisibility charm and a concealment charm. As for sneaking up on Wu Guan's house, I used an ice needle charm."

  Chen Hao said in surprise: "These are all basic one-product talismans!"

  Chen Xiao nodded and said: "The key is not the symbol, but the grasp of the rhythm of battle."

  Bai Weiqing was confused, but Chen Huan suddenly enlightened, smiled and said: "Not bad, Wu old dog's first mistake is underestimating the enemy, the second mistake is ignoring the surrounding environment, and the third mistake is being ambushed and losing control. Indeed, many things can be done by utilizing these mistakes. However, the premise is that one must have calculated the occurrence of these mistakes before taking action in order to achieve their own goals."

  "Speaking of which, Chen Hao raised his head and said with a face full of admiration: "Brother, were all these within your expectations?"

  Chen Yao evaded and did not answer, saying: "Strategies are ultimately minor paths, once used they cannot be reused. If Wu Guanjia possesses the cultivation of the Purple Mansion Realm, any strategy will lose its effect."

  Chen Hao smiled and said, "That's natural. In the face of absolute strength, all conspiracies will be thoroughly crushed. Just like those hidden symbols and aura-hiding symbols, they are completely useless in front of a strong Zifu cultivator with powerful perception."

  Advanced Purple Mansion, the yin spirit emerges from the sea of consciousness, achieving the power of perception, easily perceiving the fluctuations in the surrounding airflow, and the hidden symbols and breath-holding symbols cannot escape the perception of the Purple Mansion cultivator.

  "By the way, how did you get into a fight with someone from the Li family?"

  Chen Kai opened his mouth to ask, he didn't plan to pursue the matter further, but since it involved the Li family, it made him extremely vigilant. Among those who killed his grandfather, the Li family was the most suspicious object.

  Chen Hao lowered his head and remained silent.

  Bai Wei Qing hastily explained beside him, and only then did Chen Yu understand the whole story.

  Originally, Chen Hao was going to return to the Tianxing Academy this morning to practice swordsmanship. As soon as he entered the academy, he was ridiculed by Li Ming, who said that after Chen Tai killed his grandfather, the next person he would kill would be Chen Hao himself. The words were extremely vicious and profane, thoroughly angering Chen Hao, who didn't hesitate to violate the academy's rules and beat up Li Ming in front of many teachers and students.

  Master Yu Ze was furious and punished Chen Huan by expelling him. However, Master Yu also said that as long as Li Ming forgave Chen Huan's mistake, Chen Huan could still continue to study at the academy. Li Ming was unwilling to give up, so he called Wu, the housekeeper, and what happened next is self-evident.

  Chen Xiao thought for a moment, furrowed his brow and said: "So, you've been completely kicked out?"

  Chen Hao looked up with his tender little face, his lips pursed, but still stubborn as ever, and said loudly: "Brother, I don't regret it."

  Chen Xiao wanted to get angry, but he couldn't bear it. He knew that every time his brother got into a fight, it was almost always for self-defense. He couldn't stand others scolding him, just like how he couldn't stand seeing someone bully him.

  "Xiao Huan is only twelve years old and has already entered the Xiantian realm, I think he can go to Songyan Academy to give it a try." Bai Weiqing suggested from the side.

  Chen Xiao was taken aback and shook his head: "Songyan Academy's selection of disciples is extremely strict, Xiaohui's right hand is disabled, I'm afraid..."

  Bai Wei Qing interrupted: "How can we know if we don't try? If Xiao Huan is willing to go, I can help him recommend a teacher from the Songyan Academy."

  "Of course I'm willing to go," Chen Hao said without hesitation. "Aunt Bai, can you really help me?"

  Bai Wei Qing smiled and said: "I'll only help you get introduced, everything else will depend on your own efforts."

  Chen Xiao couldn't help but take another look at Bai Yuqing.

  As far as he knew, Bai Weiqing was just a kitchen maid in a restaurant in the city, barely able to make ends meet with her daughter Xixi through this job, and her living conditions were not much better than his own and his brother's. How could she possibly know a teacher from Songyuan Academy?

  It seems that Bai Yi's identity is not simple either.

  "Then let's go now."

  Chen Xiao made a decision, Songyan Academy has a strong foundation and its strength can completely rival that of the General's Manor and the Li family. If his younger brother could enter Songyan Academy to study, he wouldn't have to worry about the Li family's revenge anymore, and he himself would also be at ease.

  ……

  Songyuan Academy, Mosword Hall.

  One by one, young men in green clothes stood with swords, their posture straight and their spirits soaring.

  They looked serious and gazed at the tall figure in front of them, their eyes filled with endless admiration.

  He was tall and slender, with a broad forehead and sharp features, standing there like an unshakeable majestic peak, exuding a heavy and solemn aura.

  His name is Meng Kong, a teacher at Mo Jian Tang, and he is a sixth-star sword cultivator of the Zi Fu realm!

  "Whether it is palm method, fist method, footwork, or sword method, knife method, gun method, they are all divided into three realms: foundation, knowing subtlety, and unity of heaven and man."

  "When the sword technique is accomplished, it can be considered as the foundation. When the great sword technique is achieved, it can be said to have grasped the subtleties. And when the sword technique is perfected, it can be called the unity of heaven and man. At this stage, with one move of the sword, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth can be harnessed for one's own use, and the attacking power will surge several times over. However, this can only be considered as a glimpse into the sword path, the starting point of entering the path with the sword."

  "So, if you haven't reached the state of unity between heaven and man, you can't even be considered a true sword cultivator, let alone have anything to be proud of! Did you all understand?"

  The sound of Meng Kong's voice was cold and stern as ice, shaking in the vast Sword Polishing Hall, lingering for a long time.

  At these words, a group of young men in green robes were shocked, then puffed out their chests, their eyes firm, and said in unison: "Understood!"

  Meng Kong nodded silently and didn't say anything more.

  "Master Meng is wanted outside," a university guard said in a low voice as he jogged over.

  "Haven't you seen me in class?"

  The academic guard's heart skipped a beat, and he swallowed hard, gritting his teeth: "That woman said you would definitely see her. However, if you're busy, I'll go reject her for you."

  Woman?

  He was taken aback for a moment, and an elegant woman's image floated in his mind. His heart inexplicably stirred with excitement. He took a deep breath to calm himself down and said in a low voice, "Wait, what's her name?"

  The school guard scratched his head and hesitated, saying: "Her surname is Bai, I think her name is... Wenqing, but I'm not quite sure, or should I go ask again?"

  "Huh? Where did Master Meng go? The school guards looked up, but were shocked to find that Meng had already disappeared without a trace, and didn't know where he went."

  ……

  Meng Kong's eyes widened in shock, staring at the familiar figure before him, his resolute and stern face now filled with excitement.

  "Wanqing, you've finally agreed to see me." He spoke in a trembling voice, his tone low and husky.

  Seeing Mong Kung, Bai Wei Qing's expression was also extremely complicated. She took a deep breath until her emotions stabilized, then turned to Chen Tai beside her and said: "You and Xiao Hua wait outside first, I have some words to discuss with... Teacher Mong alone."

  Chen Yao nodded and pulled Chen Hao out of the door.

  He had already seen that Bai Weiqing and this man named Meng Kong were not ordinary, the two should have been out of touch for many years, otherwise they would not have appeared in the previous scene.

  He couldn't help but wonder what kind of relationship there was between Bai Yi and this man named Meng Kong.

  "Brother, do you think I can succeed?" Chen Hao looked up with a small face and asked. After all, he was young and couldn't figure out the complicated relationships between men and women.

  Chen Xiao hesitated for a moment before saying, "It should be fine."

  From what just happened, he can roughly determine that his younger brother may indeed be able to enter Songyan Academy this time, and Bai Yi is the most crucial link.

  The door opened soon after.

  Bai Wei Qing's eyes were red and swollen, but she couldn't hide her relaxed expression, as if she had unlocked a certain shackle in her heart. She smiled and beckoned: "Come in, Master Meng wants to test Xiao Huan's sword skills."

  Chen Hao's spirit lifted, and he rubbed his fists together, saying: "Alright!"

  Chen Xiao's lips curled up into a faint, almost imperceptible smile. Can we finally begin?

  ——

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