Chapter 121 Breakthrough!
Entrusted by Miss Xiao, Chen Yi, who originally intended to stay in the mansion, had no choice but to go out to Baicaotang in the West Market.
At this moment, there are not many soldiers or carriages in the manor; they are all out on the move.
Therefore, Chen Yi did not have anyone follow him and walked out of the Xiao residence under the blazing sun.
After three days of continuous rain, the area around Shuzhou returned to the sweltering heat of midsummer.
Before dawn, the sun is already so strong that people's clothes are scorching hot.
Among the passersby, wealthy young ladies often carried umbrellas, while young gentlemen and ladies also carried paper fans to show off their refined taste.
Even those martial arts practitioners passing by in a hurry were wearing headscarves.
Compared to them, Chen Yi, who had nothing of value, seemed like an anomaly, walking slowly down the street.
Sweat was visible on his forehead.
With martial arts as his weapon, even if he disguised himself as an ordinary person using the Xuanwu Concealing Breath Technique, he could still stay warm in winter and cool in summer, and remain calm and composed.
However, in order to make it look more convincing, he would inevitably break a sweat.
About half an hour later.
Chen Yi arrived outside the Hundred Herbs Hall.
Looking at the long queue at the entrance, a smile couldn't help but appear on his face.
It seems that after the previous calamity, Baicaotang's business has not only been unaffected, but has become even more prosperous.
Besides the people who came to buy medicinal herbs and tea, Chen Yi also noticed several guards standing at the door.
They were all wearing long black robes with the words "Bai Cao Tang" written on them, and swords hung at their waists. They must have been the martial arts practitioners that Wang Ji had hired earlier.
I glanced at it a few times.
Chen Yi then stopped paying attention.
They're just a few low-ranking martial artists. They're good at guarding the house, but when a real crisis comes, like the evil heretics of the Illusionary Sound Sect, they're no match for them.
Follow the group into the Hundred Herbs Hall.
Chen Yi saw Yan Hai working hard behind the counter, sweating profusely, and felt a surge of joy.
Fortunately, he doesn't have to do it himself, otherwise he probably wouldn't have any free time right now.
After greeting him, he walked straight inside.
From a great distance, the sound of abacuses could be heard coming from the accounting office behind the main hall.
It was crisp and clear, like hail falling, with a continuous crackling sound.
Chen Yi walked in and glanced around. He saw Wang Ji sitting in the accounting room, looking through the ledgers, so he didn't go over to disturb him.
After waiting for about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Wang Ji finally saw him and rushed over in a panic.
"Please forgive me, Manager Chen. I was too busy just now and didn't notice you coming."
Chen Yi gestured to the upstairs, and then led them to the special tea room inside.
With doors and windows closed, the sound insulation is excellent.
Even when Chen Yi put away his concealment technique, he could only hear faint sounds from the guests below.
It must have cost Wang Ji a lot to decorate this room.
Just as Wang Ji was about to apologize again, Chen Yi waved his hand and said, "It's a good thing that Baicaotang's business is booming. Don't look like you've made a mistake. Sit down and talk."
Wang Ji cupped his hands in greeting and carefully sat down opposite him, not daring to be impolite or presumptuous in the slightest.
After the incident with the Illusionary Sound Sect, he held Chen Yi in even higher esteem.
If it weren't for Chen Yi's earlier reminder and guidance, he would not only have been punished by the Xiao family for embezzling the money from Jishi Pharmacy, but would also have died tragically at the hands of the evil demons of the Huanyin Sect.
Where else could one become the most successful owner of Baicaotang in Shuzhou?
A person should be self-aware, but even more valuable is gratitude.
Wang Ji thought and acted accordingly, hoping only to stay close to Chen Yi and serve him faithfully.
"Sir, did you come today to instruct me on the arrangements for the future?"
Yes and no.
As Chen Yi instructed him to make tea, he casually said, "My elder sister wants to see me, so she asked me to come to Baicaotang to let her know."
Um?
Fortunately, Wang Ji was quick-witted, otherwise he wouldn't have understood such difficult words.
As he brewed tea, he cautiously asked, "Miss wishes to see the owner of Baicaotang...you?"
"So, do you intend to see me, or not?"
Chen Yi took the teacup, took a sip, and said, "Let's meet."
He had already made up his mind on the way here.
The meeting is necessary, but the timing, location, and manner of the meeting are open to discussion.
He'll have to find a way to change his appearance so that it doesn't look suspicious.
"Go and see if there are any martial arts practitioners who are skilled in disguise. It would be best if you could hire them. It doesn't matter if it costs more money."
Upon hearing this, Wang Ji understood and agreed, "The guards we hired earlier are all seasoned veterans; they should know some people."
Chen Yi nodded, finished his tea, and gestured for him to pour more.
"Tell me about the last attack by the Illusionary Sound Sect."
Previously, he had only watched the play from afar in the restaurant and was unaware of the details that happened inside Baicaotang.
After Wang Ji finished refilling the tea, he recounted the events of that night in detail.
During the conversation, he did say a few words about being terrified, but he described the process in detail.
Aside from the general outline Chen Yi knew, he focused his attention on the subsequent investigation of this matter—
When the chief magistrate arrived and inquired about what had happened, he was about to take away the martial arts practitioners who had been captured by the Xiao family's punishment hall.
Xiao Xuanshuo and his group naturally refused to back down, and the two sides almost came to blows.
It was only after Prefect Liu personally arrived and agreed to let the Xiao family take the people away for questioning that the conflict was finally resolved.
After listening, Chen Yi asked thoughtfully, "So, the Criminal Investigation Department was instructed by someone to destroy the evidence?"
Wang Ji recalled, "I think so too. The judge who came that day was fierce and his attitude was very strange."
"If it weren't for Master Xiao and Miss Shen being there, I'm afraid I would have been taken away by the Criminal Investigation Department for questioning."
Chen Yi nodded and said with a smile, "Those who survive a great calamity are bound to have good fortune in the future."
"Thank you for your kind words, sir."
"I just said it casually, and you actually believed me? If you trust me, you might as well go to a temple to burn incense and pray to Buddha."
"I'll go tomorrow."
"..."
Chen Yi smiled and shook his head, "I think it would be safer for you to spend a lot of money to invite two powerful martial arts masters."
Wang Ji readily agreed, "After this experience, I've already sent someone to inquire at the dental clinic, and I reckon we'll have a solution soon."
"That would be best. Baicaotang is doing very well now, and I'm counting on you to open Baicaotang all over the Great Wei Dynasty."
"Forehead……"
Chen Yi asked with a half-smile, "Lack of confidence, or lack of ability?"
Upon hearing this, Wang Ji broke out in a cold sweat and quickly stood up to bow, saying:
"Whatever your command, sir, I will go through fire and water without hesitation!"
Although he was uneasy and lacked confidence, and admitted that he was somewhat lacking in ability, he was still reluctant to give up such an opportunity.
Having wasted half his life, he was determined not to miss this hard-won opportunity.
Seeing how nervous he was, Chen Yi smiled and offered a few words of comfort, telling him to focus on managing the Baicaotang business first.
As for future developments, it will take time and a good opportunity.
Let's chat for a bit.
Chen Yi then told Wang Ji to go downstairs and get busy, while he stayed alone in the quiet room, planning to go back later.
This way, he won't be assigned any more tasks by the Xiao family.
This is one of the essential skills for oxen and horses—to steal a moment of leisure amidst their busy schedules.
There is nothing to do.
Chen Yi then sat cross-legged in front of the coffee table and began practicing the Four Symbols Technique.
He had arranged for Xiaodie and the others to go out today, as he also intended to cultivate in the Spring Lotus Garden in hopes of achieving a breakthrough.
The location could be changed to Baicaotang, of course.
Soon, Chen Yi calmed down.
The true essence within the two dantian of the body began to carefully probe into the Ren and Du meridians, attempting to unblock the meridians.
Following the profound guidance of the Martial Arts Body, once the Ren and Du meridians are opened, his cultivation will be able to break through to the eighth rank.
At that time, the Four Symbols Technique can also be circulated through the microcosmic orbit, allowing him to cultivate faster.
As the exercises are practiced.
Unbeknownst to them, the last blocked section of the Ren and Du meridians slowly opened up until the last diaphragm.
Chen Yi noticed this, and with a slight thought, he mobilized all the true essence in his two great seas and rushed over in one go.
boom!
A sound like an explosion instantly echoed in his mind, plunging him into a state of confusion.
But only for a moment, he regained his senses, and a line of words floated before his eyes.
[Having successfully cultivated the Four Symbols Technique, cultivation level has broken through to: Rank 7, Lower]
Chen Yi felt relieved and continued to circulate the Four Symbols Technique, guiding his true essence along a new path.
Not long after, he slowly finished his practice and got up to stretch a bit.
A crackling sound rang out from his body, and he felt light and agile, with his true energy flowing more easily.
Chen Yi clenched his fist and smiled: "Congratulations on achieving the seventh rank in martial arts."
He looked out the window and saw that it was already dark, realizing that most of the day had passed.
They didn't stay any longer.
Chen Yi summoned Wang Ji, preparing to return to the Xiao family.
Just then, Wang Ji said with a smile, "Sir, isn't it a coincidence? You asked me to find some martial arts masters at noon, and they arrived this afternoon."
"oh?"
"Would it be convenient for you to meet me?"
Chen Yi thought for a moment and nodded, saying, "It would be good to go and take a look."
Little did he know, as soon as he followed Wang Ji downstairs to the accounting office, he was stunned when he saw the figure sitting in the chair.
Blade Maniac, Willow Wave?
(End of this chapter)
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