Chapter 79: A Smile (9th update, I'm stunned)

"Is Archery fun?"

"Quite fun, do you want to learn?"

"I don't."

"Why? I can teach you!"

"That's fine then."

Ning Qing stopped in front of the small courtyard gate and inserted the key into the long lock. With a *click*, the lock opened. She then pushed the wooden gate, which let out a harsh, creaking sound. The hand she pressed against the gate panel was snow-white and smooth, with slender fingers; it was extremely beautiful.

Chen Shu, carrying the cat bag, stepped in a step ahead of her:

"It's the eleventh lunar month today."

"Mm."

"Have you ever seen the aurora?"

"I've been with you since I was little, what do you think?"

"How miserable."

"Have you seen it?"

"I've seen it on TV."

"..."

"I didn't say it had to be in reality; you're the one who chose to interpret it that way!"

"..."

"How about we go see it in the future?"

"When?"

"When we are both High-Tier, we'll fly over and avoid the no-fly zones."

"That's so far away."

"Not far, not far..."

In the Cultivation System of this world, it isn't strictly necessary to be High-Tier to fly—with the advancement of technology, the threshold for flight has been lowered again and again. Now, even those at the Fifth or Sixth Stage can fly; it is merely a question of how fast and how long one can fly. Chen Shu just feels that it will likely be more comfortable after reaching High-Tier.

"The persimmons are ripe."

Chen Shu saw that the persimmons on the tree were completely red, appearing crystalline under the sunlight.

After a previous frost, the tree's leaves had almost all fallen off. Now, only the fire-red persimmons hung on the tree like lanterns, looking very beautiful.

The dried persimmons had also frosted over.

Thanks to the continuous scorching sun over the past few days, even though the weather was bad afterward, they didn't turn black or moldy, but instead presented a red, translucent state. Chen Shu picked one up and broke it open to look; the bright red, flowing center inside looked great.

"Try it."

Chen Shu handed half to Qingqing.

He intended to eat the other half himself, but a small claw kept scratching his trousers at his feet. Looking down to meet Taozi's watery, big eyes, he couldn't stand it, so he grumbled and handed this half to the little thing as well.

This is also a good point about the spirit cat: its digestion is incredibly strong. Basically, anything an animal can eat, it can eat, even things that are slightly toxic. It is very easy to raise.

Ning Qing took a bite and said softly:

"It's sweet."

"Of course it's sweet, or would it be bitter?"

"Raw ones are bitter."

"Do you want more?"

"Eat another one."

So Chen Shu handed her another one and took one for himself. After finishing it, he asked her:

"Is it good?"

"Average."

"Fine!" Chen Shu pretended to be annoyed, "You actually dare to say the things I make are average!"

"I don't lie."

"You aren't allowed to eat anymore!"

"I like eating sour things."

"Don't talk to me..."

Chen Shu pushed her away, took a photo, and sent it to Xiaoxiao.

Chen Shu: 【Image】

Chen Shu: Sending half back to you

Ning Qing's indifferent voice came from the side: "She will also think it's average. She's a fool who only likes eating potatoes."

Not listening, not listening.

Xiaoxiao: Looks so delicious

Chen Shu: Xiaoxiao is still the cutest /tears

Xiaoxiao: What's wrong, brother-in-law?

Chen Shu: Sister says it's average

Xiaoxiao: Hit her!!!

Chen Shu: You hit her

Xiaoxiao: You hit her

Chen Shu: You go hit her

Xiaoxiao: You go hit her

Chen Shu: ……

Xiaoxiao: ……

The two of them tacitly stopped discussing this topic.

Chen Shu: I'll send it to you via Express Delivery.

Xiaoxiao: Okay.

After sending the message, he turned his head to look; Ning Qing was still standing by his side, looking up at the persimmon tree outside, and Taozi was also sitting obediently at her feet.

"What should we do about the persimmons on the tree outside? The birds have already eaten one."

"Do you want to eat one?"

"I want to try it."

"Then let's pick one to try."

"It's astringent."

"It's not astringent anymore."

"What about the rest?"

"As for the rest, let's leave them for the birds to eat. It's not easy for them to find food in the middle of winter. If you want to eat one any day, you can pick one; if you don't pick them, they can stay on the tree as scenery, which is quite nice."

As Chen Shu spoke, he lay down on the sofa, stretched, groaned, and found a comfortable position to scroll through short videos.

Utter bliss.

Qingqing picked a persimmon, sat down beside him to use the Peeling Technique, took a bite after peeling it, felt the taste was good, and handed it to his mouth, letting him have a taste too.

"Crunch!"

It was full of juice, fragrant and sweet.

Utter bliss.

Suddenly, he scrolled to a post from the official Yujing Public Security account: "The body of the previously fugitive drug trafficking group leader Zhao Haojiang has been discovered. The person who discovered the body had been tracking him for several days. Currently, the cause of Zhao Haojiang's death is still under investigation, and it is suspected to be related to the 'Moonlight Goddess' who previously committed the 'Hand-Severing Case'."

"The police have decided to pay the 500,000 reward to the person who discovered the body."

"According to police investigations, Zhao Haojiang had registered for the Mengyue Sect, which has become very popular online in recent years, and he had close contact with a person before the incident and before his death. The contact method was obtained from the Moonlight Forum. It is suspected that the person who provided him with a hiding place and the vehicle used for his escape was also a believer of the Mengyue Sect."

The Mengyue Sect again……

Chen Shu flipped through the comments below.

There were no comments like "he got what he deserved," "he deserved to die," or "justice served," perhaps because the official account's moderation was quite strict.

Ever since short videos became popular, police everywhere, including traffic police, have become more approachable and likable, and the attitudes of many Government agencies have also clearly improved; the distance between them and ordinary people seems to have narrowed significantly.

At least it is much more convenient to read the news.

What Chen Shu paid the most attention to was the three words "Mengyue Sect."

If Zhao Haojiang was indeed related to the Mengyue Sect, then he was also very likely in contact with the Ms. Jiang from the phone call. In that case, the previous attack was most likely a "hero saves the beauty" plot arranged by Ms. Jiang.

Chen Shu was not afraid of them playing any more tricks; he had a Secret Sect Practitioner by his side, and as the "child of the version," a Secret Sect Practitioner is never afraid of sneak attacks.

It just seemed to prove once again that the members of this seemingly Buddhist-like "online religion" were not completely disconnected from each other.

Chen Shu took two screenshots.

Then he first went to find Teacher Shi Qian.

Chen Shu: Uncle Shi Qian, do you know about the Mengyue Sect?

Shi Qian: I know of them.

Chen Shu: Tell me about them.

Shi Qian: Why are you interested in them?

Chen Shu: Suddenly interested. Tell me in detail, give me some stuff you can't find online.

Shi Qian: The Mengyue Sect is a very loose sect; there are no churches and no dogmas. It started to become popular online. You only need to accept their theories and fill out an application form to join, no matter who you are. They also have no management structure, but I suggest you don't join.

Chen Shu: You're being long-winded, Uncle.

Chen Shu: Are you getting old?

Shi Qian: /angry

Shi Qian: But later, as more people joined and gathered too many things, it became complicated.

Shi Qian: The current Mengyue Sect can basically be divided into two layers.

Shi Qian: The Outer Layer is still the same as before, loose registered personnel. The vast majority of these registrants are minors or just think it's fun. There is rarely any real contact between them, only some forums and the like; you could say it's a netizen relationship.

Shi Qian: The Inner Layer consists of some capable and ambitious people who gathered during the development of the Mengyue Sect. There are many people with ulterior motives. These people with different goals enter this circle, use each other, share resources, and support each other. The connections between them are much tighter.

Shi Qian: There is no positive correlation between the Inner Layer and Outer Layer personnel in terms of ability, but Inner Layer personnel will strive to recruit capable people into the Inner Layer.

Shi Qian: These are things from the last year or two; very, very few people know about them, and the authorities haven't even paid attention to them yet. You asked the right person.

Chen Shu: So that's how it is.

Shi Qian: Have you had contact with them?

Shi Qian: Many of them have problems in their heads. If you have contact with them, even if you don't suffer a loss, you will still get yourself dirty.

Chen Shu: It's a long story.

So he told Teacher Shi Qian the whole story.

Shi Qian: Small matter.

Shi Qian: It's not a big problem, don't worry.

Shi Qian: There shouldn't be any follow-up developments.

Shi Qian: If there are, don't be afraid.

Shi Qian: This is Yujing. Although the Mengyue Sect is not a legal religion, it has not been classified as a cult either. They won't openly attack you. At least for now, the people in the Inner Layer of the Mengyue Sect are still very low-key. If there is a problem, remember to actively seek help from the police; the police are always the most reliable force.

Shi Qian: You can also find me; my hands are itching too.

Chen Shu: Uncle, what rank are you?

Shi Qian: In any case, there's no problem fighting people from the Mengyue Sect.

Shi Qian: Provided it's self-defense, of course.

Shi Qian: I'm afraid of going to jail too.

Chen Shu: Got it, got it.

Chen Shu: Going to go date now.

Shi Qian: ……

After sending the message, he turned over and went to wrap his arms around Qingqing's waist.

He was pushed away by Qingqing.

He went to wrap his arms around her again.

He was pushed away again.

Fine! You've angered me! I will never hold you again in this life, don't you dare beg me!

Chen Shu turned over, pouting, and opened the Ancient Cultivation Group again. Resisting the urge to immediately expose the identities of the silly group members, he sent out the screenshot he had just taken.

Qingcai Keke: 【Image】

Qingcai Keke: 【Image】

Because if he exposed them right away, it would be very easy for her to realize that the photo she posted was the problem, and he was afraid of bringing trouble to Qingqing—there was no helping it, Qingqing was practically raised by him, and she had also picked up his bad habit of being afraid of trouble.

Grandma Always Says: @Anonymous Person

Anonymous Person: Sorry!

Anonymous Person: I had something come up, so I forgot to tell you all!

Anonymous Person: I got a call today saying they could give us the reward money. I've already given them the card number, and I'll transfer it to you as soon as the money arrives!

Grandma Always Says: I'll reluctantly believe you.

Anonymous Person: I never lie to people.

Grandma Always Says: I wouldn't believe that even if a sage said it.

Anonymous Person: Forget it if you don't believe me.

Grandma Always Says: When will it arrive? I have an urgent need for it.

Anonymous Person: Don't know.

Grandma Always Says: How about you lend me some money to use first, and I'll pay you back when it arrives?

Anonymous Person: I don't have money either.

Grandma Always Says: @Qingcai Keke

Grandma Always Says: Junior sister, lend me some money.

Qingcai Keke: /Scared

Grandma Always Says:?

Qingcai Keke: /Shivering

Grandma Always Says: Speak like a human.

Qingcai Keke: I'm afraid you won't be able to pay it back.

Grandma Always Says: Damn……

Qingcai Keke: @Haoran Zhengqi

Grandma Always Says: Forget it if you won't lend it, my girlfriend and I are going out to eat.

"Emmm……"

Seeing this message, Chen Shu turned his head to look at Qingqing, who was reading a book nearby, and Taozi, who was standing on the TV cabinet, poking her head out to fix the TV, and fell into deep thought.

Qingcai Keke: What are you eating?

Grandma Always Says: Taking my girlfriend out for a big meal.

Qingcai Keke: Grandma Senior Brother, you aren't planning on going to the cafeteria alone, are you?

Grandma Always Says: /Dazed

Qingcai Keke: What's wrong? Did I guess right?

Grandma Always Says: How could you guess right? I mean, why would you think that? I have a girlfriend, why would I go to the cafeteria?

Chen Shu didn't actually feel jealous in his heart.

Because Zhang Suannai herself was a girl, and in fact, she had fabricated a girlfriend. This girlfriend had a very different personality from Qingqing; she just used a photo of Qingqing's back, with the face blurred out, to fool the group members. As a roommate, perhaps Qingqing knew, but she didn't care.

Qingcai Keke: Alright, alright.

Qingcai Keke: Speaking of which, is your girlfriend from our school, Senior Brother? I saw a girl in the cafeteria today while eating, and she looked just like your girlfriend, Senior Brother! Long legs, a slim waist, and that down jacket and leggings—it really looked just like her.

Grandma Always Says:!!!

Grandma Always Says: Which cafeteria?

Chen Shu wasn't panicked at all; he turned his head and asked, "Qingqing, which cafeteria did you eat at for lunch today?"

"Lianyan Building."

"Did you take Taozi?"

"I did."

Qingcai Keke: Lianyan Building.

Qingcai Keke: And she was carrying a cat, that cat also looks the same as the one in the photo.

Anonymous Person: Grandma is about to be exposed!

Haoran Zhengqi: Interesting /Eating melon

Grandma always says: Hahaha, you've clearly mistaken the person! How could my girlfriend possibly be from your school? My girlfriend is obviously from the same school as me, both of us are at Yujing University!

Grandma always says: How could that be possible?

Grandma always says: And how could there be such a coincidence!

Grandma always says: Hahaha, don't you all agree?

Anonymous Person: /smile

Qingcai Keke: /smile

Haoran Zhengqi: /smile

Zhong Miao Zhi Men: /smile

Jiu Jiao Luo Huaian Suan Le: /smile