Chapter 345 A Severe Beating

After everyone knew that there was a "barrier" in the Shen Mansion, they decided not to return to the Xiao Mansion and stayed here temporarily.

Because Shen Jiji liked her brother-in-law, she quietly and thoughtfully arranged a room for her senior sister and brother-in-law.

Xiao Yu was itching to spend some sweet time with her husband while it was still peaceful, but at night, this room became the most lively room in the entire Shen Mansion.

Daju hadn't seen Xu Chuchu for a long time, and had endless nonsense to say, from big things like how it bullied Afu to small things like how Afu tried to please it, he talked about everything.

The master took out the thick cotton-padded jacket that she had specially made for Xu Chuchu and insisted that Xu Chuchu try it on. Xu Chuchu refused because there was a huge bee embroidered on the back of the jacket.

The fox fairy sat beside him with her legs crossed, praising her master's craftsmanship and criticizing Xu Chuchu for not being filial.

Shu Yu said that she would not keep the egg and gave it to Xu Chuchu for safekeeping, but her body followed the egg honestly, sometimes heating it with fire, and sometimes stroking it with a handkerchief soaked in warm water.

Except for Gigi who was busy with official business in her study, everyone was there.

Xiao Yu sat alone in the corner, looking at the night outside from time to time, feeling sad about the potential sweet moments that were constantly being lost.

…

The next day, Xu Chuchu carried the dragon egg and went to another Shen Mansion in the capital with Xiao Yu.

Shen Mansion of Shen Zhaozhi.

The reason why he carried the dragon egg was not because he was worried that it would be unsafe if he left it in the Shen Mansion, but because he was afraid that when they were not around, Shu Yu would kiss the egg to pieces.

Originally, Xu Chuchu thought that he was a very reliable person because of his gentle and elegant appearance, but now she has given up this idea.

As for Chen Zhaozhi, Xu Chuchu disliked him even more.

"I really don't want to work with Shen Zhaozhi," she complained. "The old fox fairy also said that the fifth person must be his grandson. Besides him, don't we know any other fortune tellers?"

Xiao Yu thought about it seriously: "Master Tian?"

Taoist Priest Tian was the one who went to Fox Mountain with them, was inexplicably imprisoned for several months, and cured the old Taoist priest of body odor.

"Then I would rather be Taoist Tian than Chen Zhaozhi." Xu Chuchu said.

"Why?" Xiao Yu asked happily.

Xu Chuchu shook her head. "He's half-baked at everything. You might say he's brave and determined, but he's not up to par. You might say he's cowardly and incompetent, but he can sometimes pull himself together. He's not very smart, and he likes to be clever. He doesn't have a sense of the bigger picture, and he always refuses to listen."

It is the most annoying to work with such a person, because you don’t know when he will retreat, run away, or mess up your plans.

If Xu Chuchu were to choose a partner, he would either have to be one with top-notch cultivation, such as a fox fairy, or one who would be completely obedient and follow his orders.

Instead of being like Chen Zhaozhi who has nothing to do with either.

"I sincerely admire Xia Wanqing," she added, "for being able to live with a person like this and yet still manage to keep him under control."

They knocked on the door of the Shen Mansion, introduced their names, and a servant respectfully welcomed them in.

"Please wait a moment, distinguished guest. The young master and his wife are practicing martial arts in the martial arts field in the backyard. I will go and invite them over." said the servant.

"No need to go through so much trouble, just take us there directly." Xiao Yu said.

The servant had no choice but to agree. He used to be close to Chen Zhaozhi, and had heard his master and mistress talk about these two people quite a lot during this period.

According to the lady, these two have extraordinary abilities. If they had not defeated the powerful enemy, everyone would have died long ago.

Xiao Yu and Xu Chuchu also followed the servant to the backyard.

This mansion originally belonged to the Grand Master. After his death, the court took the mansion back. Because there were too many messy things in the mansion and it could not be used for other purposes, it was simply awarded to Shen Zhaozhi.

As they looked along the way, they found that many walls and the ground were painted with talismans, the ancient well exuded turbid spiritual power, and an old tree next to the rockery made a shallow breathing sound.

"That tree has become a spirit and can continuously emit spiritual energy." Xu Chuchu whispered, "The Grand Master is quite capable."

It is much more difficult for trees to become spirits than animals. Although their lifespan is longer than that of most animals, because they cannot move and have no resistance, they are often eaten by other passing monsters as soon as they have spiritual energy. To truly cultivate into a spirit, one needs the right time, place and people.

It was not easy for the Grand Master to find such a star and move it to his own yard. It was really a bargain for Chen Zhaozhi.

"Because the tree spirit emits spiritual power, is it easier for Chen Zhaozhi to practice?" Xiao Yu asked.

"Yes." Xu Chuchu nodded, "Not only because of cultivation, but people who live here for a long time will live longer than ordinary people."

When they arrived at the backyard, they heard the sounds of weapons clashing and bodies colliding from afar. When they looked again, they found that the huge backyard had actually been transformed into a proper martial arts training ground.

On the left is the archery range and on the right is the dueling arena.

There was an iron rack on the side of the field, with various weapons placed on it, including real swords and guns. In the middle were two people practicing, and they were Xia Wanqing and Shen Zhaozhi.

Or to be more precise, it was Xia Wanqing who unilaterally beat Chen Zhaozhi.

Chen Zhaozhi held a shield and wore an iron helmet on his head, accepting Xia Wanqing's attacks one by one.

Xia Wanqing entered the palace holding a dagger, looking heroic and heroic, with clean and neat movements, which was very pleasing to the eye.

Although Chen Zhaozhi had protection, he was still hit hard again and again, which was very satisfying to watch.

The servant just stood far away, not daring to disturb her. He waited until Xia Wanqing had finished practicing before he approached her weakly and said.

"Master, we have guests here. They are your friends, Mr. Xiao and Miss Xu."

Chen Zhaozhi had just finished being beaten and was relaxing, but when he heard these words, his face fell again.

Looking at where Xiao Yu and Xu Chuchu were standing, it was the best angle to appreciate him being beaten, and he immediately became furious.

"Take the guest to where he should go. Why bring him to the martial arts training ground?" Chen Zhaozhi couldn't be more angry with Xia Wanqing, so he had to vent his anger by scolding the servant.

"Why are you so angry!" Xia Wanqing slapped Chen Zhaozhi on the back.

She smiled warmly at Xu Chuchu: "When did you come back? Why didn't you even say hello?"

If you say hello, won’t you be able to see such a wonderful scene?

Xu Chuchu thought so in her heart, and said: "It's important, let's go in and talk."

Several people went to the main hall, and Xu Chuchu took out the jade without any delay.

The jade was heating up and one petal was glowing. Sure enough, Chen Zhaozhi was the fifth person!

They got everyone together so smoothly, and Xu Chuchu didn't know whether to be happy or unhappy.

"What's with that expression on your face?" Chen Zhaozhi felt that every time he saw Xu Chuchu, nothing good happened.

Xu Chuchu and Xiao Yu quickly recounted the entire process of what happened.

"So, you are the fifth person chosen." Xiao Yu told him, "If you have no problem, pack up and follow us."

After saying this, she bowed to Xia Wanqing as an apology. After all, she was going to take her husband away.

"I'm not going." Chen Zhaozhi really failed to keep his promise and sat down on the stool in despair. "What a ridiculous thing! I finally had a few days of peace and quiet, and now there's fighting again. I'm not going. You guys should find someone else!"