Chapter 561 - 273: Thankfully, I Have You

Chapter 561: Chapter 273: Thankfully, I Have You

Mu Xiaowan chuckled and said modestly, "It’s nothing special, really. Senior Sister Qingyao and Senior Sister Qingshuang are the truly incredible ones.

A few days ago, Senior Sister Qingyao became able to stimulate her Qi Blood Power and forcibly manifest the Star Moon Realm.

And Senior Sister Qingshuang can also forcibly manifest the Five Elements Gui Water Realm."

"Whoa, they’ve improved that fast!" Chen Cheng was stunned.

Shen Qingyao’s and Shen Qingshuang’s Frost Snow Realm had already been close to Perfection back in the winter.

Their current ability to forcibly stimulate their Qi Blood Power and manifest the Star Moon Realm and the Five Elements Gui Water Realm was similar to where Chen Cheng had been when his panel first displayed the progress bar for a new Realm.

The rest of their cultivation would just be a matter of Water Grinding Skill; it was only a matter of time before they reached Perfection.

At only twenty-four years old, they had nearly mastered two different Realms. Their comprehension was already heaven-defying!

They weren’t far behind even the True Disciples of the Major Sects.

"Brother Cheng, you’ve been so focused on cultivating the Martial Dao lately. The two senior sisters probably didn’t tell you because they were afraid of distracting you." A sweet smile bloomed on Mu Xiaowan’s gorgeous face.

"Mm, my three wives of the Chen family sure know how to be considerate."

Chen Cheng planted a kiss on her smooth, jade-like forehead and said softly, "But still, I should be more attentive to my three wives."

"Brother Cheng, kissing in broad daylight! You’re so shameless!"

Just then, a clear, slightly childish voice called out from the corridor.

It was Sixth Madam Luo Yunzhi, leading Mr. Zheng’s youngest son, Zheng Zhilong, in from the front courtyard corridor.

Zheng Zhilong was six years old and dressed in a lavish silk brocade tunic, but both his clothes and his boyish face were covered in dirt.

He had a small, scabbed-over cut on his forehead, and he made a funny face as he walked.

The boy had a lively, restless nature and was at that terrible age where he was a handful for everyone. He was incredibly mischievous.

His greatest fear was having to study and practice calligraphy with his older siblings, so whenever he was free, he loved to roam around the Zheng Martial Arts Hall.

He was either climbing trees to steal eggs or diving into the grass to catch crickets. He had basically wreaked havoc on every garden in the Zheng Martial Arts Hall.

The only place he didn’t dare venture was the large garden of the True Disciples’ residence, which was guarded by the fierce bird, Night Owl Xiao Guzi.

"You little rascal, did you properly study and practice your letters with your teacher today?" Chen Cheng asked, his face stern.

"Don’t worry, I finished all my lessons! Mother checked them herself!" Zheng Zhilong puffed out his chest and said proudly.

"Really?" Chen Cheng was skeptical.

Zheng Zhilong slapped his chest with his little hand, putting on a worldly air. "Of course it’s tr— Ow! Mother, that hurts..."

Before he could finish, Luo Yunzhi pinched his cheek.

"You little scoundrel! Where did you learn such a bad habit? Daring to lie to your Brother Cheng right in front of me!"

Luo Yunzhi scolded him, then turned to Chen Cheng with an apologetic smile.

"If I hadn’t come to the True Disciples’ residence looking for you, I’d have never known this little rascal had snuck out again.

He was sneaking around the front courtyard just now. I bet he was looking for Xi’Er and the others to play with.

I’ll properly discipline him later."

"Yes, he should be properly disciplined," Chen Cheng said with a slight nod. He then turned to Zheng Zhilong.

"How can you get away with misbehaving at your age? If you do something wrong, you must accept the punishment!"

Usually, Chen Cheng was quite lenient with his master Mr. Zheng’s youngest son, so the boy felt very close to him and wasn’t afraid to say anything.

However, telling bald-faced lies like he just did could not be tolerated. Otherwise, if he grew up with a poor character, it would be much harder to correct.

Zheng Zhilong muttered, "We’re all men here. I just didn’t want to lose face."

"Oh? So you’re a man now, are you?" Chen Cheng chuckled in amusement.

Zheng Zhilong said, "Of course. My father is a great hero, and you’re a great hero, too. How could I, Zheng Zhilong, be anything less?"

"Sigh..." Chen Cheng let out a soft sigh, then suddenly smiled. "Come here, you little rascal."

"Okay," Zheng Zhilong said, trotting over eagerly.

He had only taken a few steps when his body was suddenly enveloped by an immense force and shot straight into the air, stopping only when he was forty or fifty feet high.

Zheng Zhilong immediately started wailing in terror, "B-Brother Cheng, I’m scared of heights! Let me down, quick!"

"Have you realized your mistake yet?" Chen Cheng asked calmly.

Zheng Zhilong scrambled to say, "I was wrong! I’ll never lie again! Brother Cheng, please, I’m begging you, let me down!"

"To know your mistake and be able to correct it—there is no greater good."

Chen Cheng nodded slightly and released his Great Power Realm.

Zheng Zhilong’s body plummeted straight down, and he screamed in terror again. But just before he hit the ground, Chen Cheng caught him and set him down gently.

"Whoa, that scared me to death! I thought I was going to be smashed to pieces!" Zheng Zhilong clutched his chest, putting on a terrified act.

But his bright eyes were darting about, as if he was already hatching another mischievous plan.

’He was used to climbing trees for birds’ eggs, so how could he possibly be afraid of heights?’

’This punishment was a lot better than going home to get whipped on the backside with a willow branch by Sixth Madam Luo Yunzhi.’

"Go stand in the corner and think about what you’ve done!" Chen Cheng said in a low voice.

"Huh? More punishment?" Zheng Zhilong’s little face instantly fell.

...

「In the main hall.」

Chen Cheng fell silent in thought after reading the letter Luo Yunzhi had brought.

After Mr. Zheng had left for Su State City, he had exchanged several letters with his family, but he only ever reported the good news and never the bad.

After he took up his post in Sanmen Prefecture, the letters had become even less frequent.

This particular letter had been sent from Su State City by Luo Mingyu.

The letter mentioned that he had purchased some property in Su State City and opened a Luo’s Shop.

With Mr. Zheng acting as a backer in his capacity as a Great Dao Sect Steward, business at Luo’s Shop was doing well, and they had established a preliminary foothold.