Chapter 83

After dealing with it, he obtained a Common-tier treasure chest.

Chu Danqing felt a bit embarrassed; he was bullying the weak, and Paradise was still sending him treasure chests.

"This... Mr., thank you for your help." Xiong Zhigang wiped the blood off his knife, handed it to the old servant, and cupped his hands toward Chu Danqing who had come over.

"You're welcome, I saw injustice on the road and drew my sword to help." Chu Danqing replied: "It was also a coincidence, I met two underlings burying gunpowder in front to blow up the road."

As soon as the words were out, Xiong Zhigang's expression changed slightly; in the Taichang Kingdom, gunpowder was forbidden from circulating among the people.

Not to mention being possessed by bandits.

"Hmph, those traitorous parties in the court." The youth heard the word gunpowder, and his expression became even more intense: "They don't dare to guard the borders and resist the enemy, but they are so ruthless toward the loyal and good."

"Now they have even used gunpowder, it is truly hateful!"

"Alright, Mingqian." Xiong Zhigang hurriedly told him to shut up, as words cause trouble, and introduced him: "This is Zhao Mingqian, a high disciple of the Canluo Sect's Green Reeds Ziyu Jushi."

When Xiong Zhigang introduced him, the youth called Zhao Mingqian couldn't help but puff out his chest, looking proud.

Chu Danqing also introduced himself, reporting his alias and persona, but added that he was a wandering artificer from the countryside, preparing to go to the capital to make a living.

"Mr. Chu is also going to the capital." Xiong Zhigang didn't expect such a coincidence, but then said: "Please, Mr., go ahead first; if you travel with me, there will inevitably be endless trouble."

Xiong Zhigang knew his own situation; traveling to the capital with him would definitely involve interception and ambushes.

"To be honest, I still really want to know the situation." Chu Danqing felt that there might be a hidden task triggered next.

"It's nothing more than a court struggle." Xiong Zhigang sighed: "Ordinary people can't get this gunpowder at all, let alone set it up."

"The so-called Longmen Boss plotting for the gold that Xiong doesn't have is false; in reality, it is people in the court using the hands of these outlaws to take Xiong's life."

"Mr. Chu should leave as soon as possible, so as not to be affected." Xiong Zhigang explained roughly.

Zhao Mingqian became increasingly indignant and started cursing.

Chu Danqing also learned of Xiong Zhigang's background from this cursing.

He was originally the Peace and Order Grand Coordinator, but because he was too upright, he offended the Qiutan Faction in the court; previously, taking advantage of the Taichang Kingdom's peace talks with foreign tribes, they found an excuse to have him dismissed.

As a result, the peace talks failed, and the other side even planned to attack directly.

Ultimately, the Emperor had to summon Xiong Zhigang to the capital, intending to re-employ him.

But this action stepped on the sore spot of the Qiutan Faction, who used their own public opinion influence to splash dirty water and ruin his reputation.

They held high positions and also controlled the tongues and the power of the imperial court.

Hindered by their own reputation as the pure stream, it was not easy for them to act directly.

So they secretly spread rumors and exposed his location, letting the outlaw bandits do the work.

In fact, the Qiutan Faction's reputation was quite good; after all, the Emperor didn't attend court, so they could set their persona however they wanted.

"Mr. Chu possesses strange arts, and I am a lone tree that cannot support itself." Zhao Mingqian bowed and saluted: "I ask Mr. Chu to lend a helping hand to Grand Coordinator Xiong."

"Ah, this..." Chu Danqing was caught off guard by these words.

He thought Zhao Mingqian was arrogant, but it turned out he was begging him.

"Mingqian, you come from the great Canluo Sect, while Mr. Chu is a person from the countryside; you cannot expect him to have your protection."

Xiong Zhigang said helplessly: "Don't let Mr. Chu get stuck in the mire."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Mingqian straightened his body, his eyes full of unwillingness, but he also said: "It was my rashness."

【Side Task: Escort Xiong Zhigang to the capital】

【Trial Difficulty: C-Rank (Adventure)】

【Trial Reward: Paradise Points ×2000, Attribute Points +2】

【Trial Failure: Paradise Points -4000】

As the words fell, a side task emerged.

Chu Danqing accepted it casually.

"Has Grand Coordinator Xiong heard the four words 'hoard rare goods'?" Chu Danqing smiled: "I went to the capital in the first place to make a living."

"Since the Qiutan Faction is so afraid of Grand Coordinator Xiong returning to the capital, it means that as long as you arrive in the capital alive, you will definitely be highly valued."

"If I can send the Grand Coordinator to the capital, then the Grand Coordinator, not to mention ensuring my glory and wealth, can at least ensure I have enough to eat and drink."

"This deal is worth it."

A high-ranking, upright official who has received a great favor from him—this is called a network of connections.

Secondly, the interceptions and ambushes along the way are all treasure chest rewards.

Perhaps he could even trigger some tasks.

At the same time, he was also thinking that the side task was a supplementary branch of the trial task, which meant that Xiong Zhigang arriving in the capital alive would be of great help to Chu Danqing's trial task.

Joy appeared on Zhao Mingqian's face; he didn't expect things to take a turn for the better.

"Mr. Chu is righteous!" Zhao Mingqian didn't wait for Xiong Zhigang to speak and agreed for him first.

Xiong Zhigang still wanted to say something, but Chu Danqing climbed into the carriage on his own: "I don't know how to ride a horse; it shouldn't matter if I sit in the carriage with Grand Coordinator Xiong, right?"

Seeing this scene, the old servant also looked quite helpless; you've already climbed in, so what does it matter if it matters or not?

"Mr. is joking; although the carriage is not spacious, it is enough for the two of us to sit." Seeing this, Xiong Zhigang couldn't say anything else, and after getting into the carriage, he said: "Thank you, Mr., for your help."

"If Xiong is truly highly valued, I will ensure Mr. has a share of whatever I have."

Only in adversity can one see true feelings; a stranger willing to risk his life to help just by seeing his situation—Xiong Zhigang was also deeply moved.

"It's a deal." Chu Danqing was waiting for these words; the more sincere friends he had, the stronger Chu Danqing, who had the Blood Oath Alliance, would be.

Subsequently, the three started chatting; Chu Danqing's main strategy was to know nothing and rely entirely on asking.

His questions made Xiong Zhigang and Zhao Mingqian suspicious; how could he know nothing?

However, suspicion was suspicion, but they still explained in detail to Chu Danqing.

This allowed Chu Danqing's understanding of this trial world to grow continuously, gathering potentially useful intelligence.

Zhao Mingqian came from the world's number one great sect, the Canluo Sect, and his master, the Green Reeds Ziyu Jushi, was one of the Five Elders of Canluo, a famous expert in the world.

Hearing this, he was a little expectant; wouldn't it be another Guo Ming?

Then, when he heard Zhao Mingqian say he was a leader of the younger generation, Chu Danqing was a bit at a loss.

In his mind, even if a leader of the younger generation couldn't compare to Guo Yin, who could invert the sword river, he should at least be similar to Lu Yin, who held the Phoenix Bird Spear.

But Zhao Mingqian struggled to fight even a dozen bandits.

The gap was too big.

With a deeper understanding, Chu Danqing also roughly understood the situation of the trial world.

He reached a conclusion: the strength of the natives lies in their skills, while the natives' basic attributes are not high.

He had evidence, which was Zhao Mingqian's digitized panel.

Chu Danqing had obtained the other party's consent before investigating.

(End of chapter)