Chapter 99: A Gift of Gratitude

"You bastard, you truly deserve to die for what you've done." Zhao Mingqian spoke before Chu Danqing could, cursing Jin Baiyan.

Killing someone is just a matter of a head falling to the ground; there wasn't a single piece of good flesh left on this corpse.

One could see how much torture he had endured.

These injuries were not only from before death but also after.

"Bah, who told this kid to be so stubborn," Jin Baiyan said disdainfully. "If he had honestly handed over the sword manual to me, I would have given him a quick death long ago."

"No matter, I'll give you a quick death," Chu Danqing said, then let Dabao take action to send Jin Baiyan on his way.

Jin Baiyan was not afraid at all, just sneered: "If you want to kill, then kill; why put on such a hypocritical act!"

His words were tough, but it didn't matter; Chu Danqing didn't buy that act.

Dabao took action and killed him directly without any hesitation.

No one else had any reason to stop Chu Danqing.

Yuan Chong's personality was a bit eccentric, but he wouldn't inexplicably protect someone who kidnapped his daughter to threaten him.

After Jin Baiyan died, an Excellent-tier treasure chest appeared on his corpse.

In Chu Danqing's view, the quality was standard.

Afterward, they buried and disposed of the two corpses, and the group returned.

"Then what about this sword manual?" On the way back, Chu Danqing asked.

Yuan Chong pondered slightly: "We can only ask around and send it back."

He was not someone who would covet other people's martial arts.

Furthermore, he didn't need this so-called Heavenly Wolf Sword Art; Yuan Chong didn't think his martial arts were inferior to others.

Only those who were not skilled in their craft would be fickle and covet multiple martial arts.

Chu Danqing was truly surprised to hear this: "Send it where? The person is already dead."

They only knew the deceased was surnamed Wei, and knew nothing else.

As for Cui Niang, perhaps she knew, but if nothing went wrong, she would be long gone by the time they returned.

The first time Chu Danqing saved her life, it was also to give her a chance to escape.

But if she didn't cherish it herself, Chu Danqing couldn't save her a second time.

"I will visit the Canluo Sect; perhaps there will be clues."

"By the way, I'll mention the marriage between the two children, and then spar with the old Daoist Ziyu." Yuan Chong said.

Hearing this, Chu Danqing had reason to suspect that the first two things were just a cover, and finding someone to fight was Yuan Chong's real purpose.

He had no reason on ordinary days, but this time he found one.

He was just about to complain when he heard Cui Niang's voice in the dark night.

"Master, Master, is that you?" Cui Niang's voice carried a sobbing tone.

Yuan Chong's expression also turned ugly.

Not only did she not run, but she dared to chase after them; Chu Danqing didn't know what this woman was thinking.

When Cui Niang saw them, joy appeared on her face: "Young Master Wei is missing; he must have been kidnapped by that person called Jin Baiyan."

"Master, you must save Young Master Wei; I am willing to..."

Chu Danqing didn't know what to say at this moment; he hadn't seen people seeking their own death, but Cui Niang was the first one to be so reckless.

"He's dead; the corpse is about 120 steps north of that old banyan tree at Songshan Cliff," Yuan Chong said stiffly.

His daughter, Yuan Shanhu, also saw that something was wrong and grabbed Yuan Chong's sleeve tightly.

Although Yuan Shanhu inherited her father's personality, Cui Niang had taken care of her for so many years, so there were still feelings.

"Also, I have already divorced you; get out of Yuan Manor and never come back for the rest of your life."

"If you dare to step into Yuan Manor one more time, I will twist your head off and hang it on the grave of your so-called Young Master Wei." Yuan Chong ultimately couldn't bring himself to kill her, just drove her away.

Cui Niang's tears flowed down instantly; she knelt on the ground, kowtowed three times, and said, "Master, take care."

After saying that, she headed toward Songshan Cliff.

"What a mess." Chu Danqing shook his head and suddenly realized: "I'll go ask about the Heavenly Wolf Sword manual for you."

Yuan Chong couldn't go, Xiong Zhigang wasn't interested, and the most suitable person, Yuan Shanhu, couldn't move because of her father. As for Zhao Mingqian, he was being stared at by Yuan Shanhu until his scalp felt numb.

The group didn't say anything, and Chu Danqing quickly caught up.

"Young Master, does Master have any instructions?" When Cui Niang saw Chu Danqing, the thought in her mind was that Yuan Chong had something he couldn't say to her face.

"No." Chu Danqing told the truth and asked, "I came here to know the origin of the Heavenly Wolf Sword manual and that person surnamed Wei."

"It must be that Master wants to send the sword manual back, so he entrusted you to ask, right?" Cui Niang immediately thought of this.

"You could say that." Chu Danqing did not deny it this time.

"This is a long story. The Heavenly Wolf Sword manual was created by Mr. Master Master Bai Lang of the Western Regions Snow Mountain and his wife, who gathered sword moves from all over the world."

"Later, they met with misfortune, and only Young Master Wei, their only son, escaped with his life."

"It's just a pity that fate is fickle, and Young Master Wei also..." Speaking of this, Cui Niang's bean-sized tears fell down.

"My condolences." Chu Danqing only felt that the Wei family was truly unlucky, then took out some silver: "It won't be easy for you to live alone in the future; keep this money for living expenses."

He didn't give much, not enough to let Cui Niang live a wealthy life, but it would be enough to last a month if she lived frugally.

If she couldn't find a way to live within a month, that would be her own problem.

Chu Danqing couldn't really help the other party for a lifetime.

"Farewell." After Chu Danqing finished speaking, he left directly.

"Thank you, Young Master; if there is an opportunity in the future, Cui Niang will repay your kindness," Cui Niang replied from behind and turned to leave as well.

After Chu Danqing returned and told Yuan Chong the situation, he fell silent.

This sword manual could only be shelved.

The group returned to Yuan Manor, and after a night of rushing, they each went back to rest.

Chu Danqing was not in a hurry; instead, he took out the Sanshan Sword to look at its attributes.

【Sanshan Sword】

【Type: Equipment · Long Sword】

【Quality: Excellent】

【Durability: 100/100】

【Attack Power: 20~25】

【Mystic Iron Refinement (Passive): Sharpness +20】

【Equipment Requirement: Strength 5 points, Constitution 5 points】

"No wonder even Yuan Chong had to retreat; high attack power plus high sharpness."

"There are quite a few Apostles who use swords; it can be sold for a good price."

The main thing is that the equipment requirements are low; the disadvantage is that there is no true spirit inside.

He didn't plan to use it himself; using a sword wasn't as cost-effective as swinging magic orbs around.

After throwing it into the storage space, Chu Danqing opened Jin Baiyan's treasure chest.

【You opened: Treasure Chest (Excellent-tier), obtained: Heavenly Wolf Cold Sword, Paradise Points × 2200】

"Another sword opened..." Chu Danqing looked at the crystal-clear sword in his hand that looked like white light, only feeling that there were too many swords in this Trial World.

【Heavenly Wolf Cold Sword】

【Type: Equipment · Dual Swords】

【Quality: Excellent】

【Durability: 100/100】

【Attack Power: 10~15】

【Mutual Support (Passive): Heavenly Wolf Sword Art quality +1】

【Equipment Requirement: Strength 5 points, Constitution 10 points】

When Chu Danqing saw the effect, he understood that this sword was very likely the relic of Mr. Heavenly Wolf and his wife.

As for why it was opened from Jin Baiyan's treasure chest, perhaps the death of this couple had something to do with him.

"Pity, I don't have the Heavenly Wolf Sword Art, so its value is greatly discounted." Chu Danqing never thought about plotting for the Heavenly Wolf Sword manual.

As soon as the Heavenly Wolf Cold Sword was unsheathed, a chill surged into Chu Danqing's hand, but it was blocked by his mana.

After sheathing it, he threw it directly into the storage space.

"It can be given away as a favor when the time comes," Chu Danqing muttered.

Without the Heavenly Wolf Sword manual, this Heavenly Wolf Cold Sword couldn't be sold at all.

The attack is low, and the effect is bound.

If it were sold together with the Heavenly Wolf Sword manual, there would be no worry about not getting a good price.

After opening the treasure chest, Chu Danqing checked the time and directly notified Dabao, who was planning to open a cartoon, to go to sleep.

They could still sleep for a few more hours, and they had to set off early tomorrow morning to continue toward the Capital.

Sleeping until the alarm clock rang, Chu Danqing opened his eyes and got up with a carp leap.

His attributes and mana were still too low; otherwise, he could completely replace sleep with cultivation.

He estimated that after he reached the Foundation Establishment stage and cultivated the Five Elements Spirit Beast Command Art to the full level, he would be able to do it.

After getting up, he first offered incense and changed the offerings for the Snake Soul before going out.

As soon as he went out, he bumped into Yuan Chong, who was doing his morning exercises. The Great Tablet-Shattering Palm was powerful, and Chu Danqing watched with great interest.

After he finished a set, Yuan Chong said, "Watching others practice martial arts is a major taboo."

"It is my discourtesy." Chu Danqing didn't know this: "But don't worry, I don't understand it."

"By the way." Chu Danqing said, taking out the Heavenly Wolf Cold Sword and throwing it to him: "A precious sword I accidentally obtained; it is a set with the Heavenly Wolf Sword manual."

"It might be Mr. Master Master Bai Lang's relic; in the future, when you find a successor for the Heavenly Wolf Sword Art, you can give it to them together."

Chu Danqing incidentally translated the effect of the Heavenly Wolf Cold Sword for him.

Yuan Chong reached out to catch it, pondered repeatedly, nodded, and said, "Good, I understand."

"It's a pity my daughter has taken a fancy to Zhao Mingqian, otherwise I would definitely choose you to be my son-in-law." Yuan Chong said, and in return, he took a booklet from his bosom and threw it directly to Chu Danqing.

【Iron Palm Flying Dragon Handwritten Manuscript】

【Type: Knowledge-type item】

【Quality: Excellent-tier】

【Durability: 100/100】

【Effect: Reading can improve Basic Melee and Basic Palm Art levels】

"Holy shit???" As soon as Chu Danqing took it and looked, it was truly a surprise.

"Don't worry, I have it all memorized in my head; it's not difficult to write another copy." After Yuan Chong finished speaking, he said softly: "Consider it a gift of gratitude for last night."

Chu Danqing knew that this gift of gratitude was not only for helping to rescue Yuan Shanhu, but also for saving Cui Niang and giving her travel expenses.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have given away his own palm technique insights.

Cui Niang betrayed him, but in the end, it was he who forced the marriage and was irresponsible first.

"Fine, I accept it." Chu Danqing did not refuse; he was indeed coveting it.

Yuan Chong was very satisfied that Chu Danqing didn't use polite phrases; he liked such straightforward people.

"Let's go, the morning meal in the manor should be ready; drinking some hot porridge to wake up is also good," Yuan Chong said.

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 100 =====