[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-you-promised-to-be-an-idle-son-in-law-how-could-":3,"chapter-you-promised-to-be-an-idle-son-in-law-how-could--you-promised-to-be-an-idle-son-in-law-how-could--chapter-121":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","You Promised to Be an Idle Son-in-Law, How Could You Become a Land Immortal?",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},347520,607,"Chapter 121 - 122: Shopkeeper Chen, If You Please","you-promised-to-be-an-idle-son-in-law-how-could--chapter-121",121,"\u003Cp>Chen Yi sized up the figure, even using his Qi Observation Skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was sure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Liu Lang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He now sported a small mustache, and his complexion was pale, no longer ruddy as before. His clothes, appearance, and even the weapon at his waist were different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this was, without a doubt, the \"Sword Madman\" Liu Lang—the man who had plundered the Xiao Family’s medicinal herbs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the Liu Lang of this moment was severely injured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gash on his chest had not only caused him to lose a great deal of blood, but it had also severely damaged his internal organs and the Sea of Qi at his Chest Acupoint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Chen Yi’s silence, Wang Ji glanced at the seemingly oblivious Liu Lang and asked in a low voice:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is something wrong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since they weren’t in a private room, he didn’t dare address him as \"sir.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yi shook his head slightly and said with a smile, \"Boss Wang, your business has certainly grown. It’s indeed time to hire a few skilled hands from the Jianghu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the voice, Liu Lang turned his head. His gaze swept past Wang Ji and fell on Chen Yi, and he froze for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He recognized Chen Yi’s identity—the husband of Xiao Jinghong, the woman who had defeated him in a single move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was precisely because he recognized Chen Yi that he couldn’t help but feel a pang of regret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’For a remarkable woman like Xiao Jinghong to choose a man who is so clearly beneath her as a husband, all for the sake of the Xiao Family’s interests...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’How pathetic. How lamentable. What a pity.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this in mind, Liu Lang rose and cupped his fist. \"Shopkeeper, do you have any instructions for me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Ji shook his head, then introduced him to Chen Yi. \"This is Brother Liu Yun. His Saber Technique is very formidable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"During the tryouts this afternoon, he defeated several of the men at the entrance with a single slash. He claims he isn’t afraid of the Evil Demons from the Illusory Sound Sect who came that night.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yi grunted in acknowledgment and greeted Liu Lang—or rather, Liu Yun:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chen Yi from Jishi Medicine Hall, courtesy name Qingzhou. I’ve long been an admirer of Brother Liu’s great name.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corner of Liu Lang’s mouth twitched. ’This man is quite the hypocrite,’ he thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’I’m just a nameless nobody in the Jianghu right now. What’s there to admire?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know you. General Jinghong’s husband, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yi smiled. \"My wife is a bit more famous than I am, so it’s not strange that Brother Liu would know of me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Lang nodded. Seeing that they had no further business with him, he sat back down in his chair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He might have been defeated by Xiao Jinghong, but he was still a Fifth Grade Realm Swordman who had earned the title \"Sword Madman.\" A certain amount of pride was inevitable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A frail-looking scholar was hardly worth his notice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’So what if he’s the Xiao Family’s live-in son-in-law, Xiao Jinghong’s husband?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Chen Yi didn’t know his exact thoughts, he could guess the gist of them. He said no more and started walking toward the exit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Ji followed, an embarrassed look on his face. \"He’s new and doesn’t quite understand the rules yet. Please... don’t take offense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yi raised a hand, tracing a few words on Wang Ji’s back as he spoke:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need to see me out, Boss Wang. It’s getting late, so I won’t impose any further.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing the message, Wang Ji resisted the urge to look back and nodded in understanding. \"Take care. I won’t see you out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t expected the Wandering Martial Artist found by the brokerage to actually attract his lord’s attention, even earning instructions to be taken care of and watched closely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’On second thought, this must be a good thing. It means I found the right man for the job.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Chen Yi knew what Wang Ji was thinking, he probably would have laughed until his sides ached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He only wanted to find out why Liu Lang was disguised and hiding in Hundred Herbs Hall, and who was responsible for his injuries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the loss of the Xiao Family’s medicinal herbs that night was, in some way, connected to Liu Lang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’But he’s probably not in league with the Liu Family. Otherwise, Shen Huatang would never have made it back that night.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Chen Yi pondered this, he glanced up at the completely dark sky and quickened his pace toward the Xiao estate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had spent more time at Hundred Herbs Hall than he’d realized. He wondered if Xiaodie and the others were back yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as he passed a tavern, a voice called out from a dark alley nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shopkeeper Chen?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yi’s steps faltered. He glanced to the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A middle-aged man in black was staring at him with a vicious grin, a gleaming dagger in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, the hair on the back of Chen Yi’s neck stood up. His Black Tortoise Concealment Technique faltered, and he was immediately on high alert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And you are?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shopkeeper Chen, come with us. Someone wants to see you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Us?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yi heard footsteps approaching from both the front and back. Realizing he was surrounded, he calmly asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wonder who it is that wants to see me? Putting on such a grand display... you’ve frightened me a little.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as the words left his mouth, someone from behind gave him a hard shove. Chen Yi went with the force, stumbling into the alley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just go where you’re told and cut the chatter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yi feigned a few stumbles before straightening up and sweeping his gaze around. He instantly had a measure of the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Three at the Ninth Grade Realm, two at the Eighth Grade Realm... I can handle this.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he was in a bustling part of the city, and he only had two choices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Either he could reveal his Martial Arts Cultivation, or he could go with them and see what this was all about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yi quickly made his decision. He felt for the Immortal Drunk in his sleeve and said, \"Lead the way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Might as well go and see.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’I’ll see who’s so bold as to send people to ambush me right on the street.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Are they so sure I won’t be able to resist?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The burly Wandering Martial Artists exchanged a glance and sheathed their weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged man in the lead nodded, his smile not reaching his eyes. \"A wise choice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shopkeeper Chen, after you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he said \"after you,\" the five Wandering Martial Artists immediately formed a circle around Chen Yi, blocking him from the view of any passersby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But their efforts were clearly unnecessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even in the relatively prosperous Shu State Prefecture City, the alleys were poorly lit after nightfall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only when passing the occasional wealthy household would the lanterns hanging by the door cast enough light to illuminate a few feet of ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Walking calmly in their midst, shrouded in shadow, Chen Yi memorized the route and kept track of their direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They walked for about an hour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They traveled from the west side of the city to North City, to a location that was, surprisingly, not more than two miles from the Xiao estate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yi looked at the large, high-gated courtyard before him. There was no plaque identifying the residence. He raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’This person certainly is bold.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’To be this close to the Xiao estate... aren’t they afraid of being discovered?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’The darkest place is under the lamp, I suppose.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, the burly middle-aged man knocked on the gate. It opened, and he stepped aside. \"Please, Shopkeeper Chen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yi glanced at him, deactivated his Black Tortoise Concealment Technique, and stepped into the courtyard, his True Essence beginning to circulate slowly within him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside was a two-courtyard compound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The front courtyard was rather plain, but the rear courtyard was brightly lit, where he could faintly make out a four-story wooden building with flying eaves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Looks like they have a powerful backer.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Who could it be?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yi thought for a moment, and three possibilities came to mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first was the group that had previously forced him to flee his own wedding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, that was unlikely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given the strange Cultivation Techniques they used, they were unlikely to send a few common Wandering Martial Artists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second was the Hidden Guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was also unlikely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Hidden Guard always operated in secret. Exposing their movements and faces as they had today was clearly inconsistent with their identity and methods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That left only one last possibility...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, Chen Yi’s ears picked up the sounds of breathing and conversation from the tall wooden building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’One, two... five. Five people inside, too.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yi glanced back and saw that his escorts were still behind him. He smiled and asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is your master inside?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that Chen Yi could still smile, a vicious look appeared on the burly man’s face. \"To be so calm when you’re about to die... you’re really something.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Die?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yi pointed to himself. \"You’re going to kill me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whether you live or die isn’t for us to decide. Get in!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shoved again, Chen Yi shot the man a look, dusted off his clothes, and walked into the wooden building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the hall were five people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the head of the hall sat a young man in brocade robes. He had refined, handsome features, but his expression was somewhat sinister.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the other four,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>two were seated on either side. They were both older and were scrutinizing him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remaining two were clearly guards, standing behind the young man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SLAM.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door closed behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yi knew the guards who had brought him were now standing watch outside. He turned to the people in the hall and performed a formal bow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chen Yi, courtesy name Qingzhou. My greetings to you all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man scoffed, his laughter growing louder. \"Did you all see that? He’s still so prim and proper, even now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He really doesn’t know the meaning of fear, haha...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An old man beside him stroked his beard. \"Young Master, although he is the Xiao Family’s live-in son-in-law, he was born and raised in the Chen Family of Jiangnan Prefecture.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"His scholarship is not lacking, nor is his grasp of etiquette.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, the young man stopped laughing. He looked Chen Yi up and down and nodded as if in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A man of letters should indeed conduct himself this way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he rose to his feet and returned the formal bow. \"Liu Jing of Jing State, courtesy name Liu Huanzhi. My greetings, Brother Chen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A glint flashed in Chen Yi’s eyes. \"I’ve long admired Brother Liu’s great name.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’So, it really is the Liu Family of Jing State.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Looks like my chances today are indeed slim.’\u003C\u002Fp>",1831,"2026-05-30T04:08:05.489Z","2026-06-01T04:30:16.742Z",1,"novelbin.me","a5081825a9070abd60127732ba7501d33a3e5f768491595a688c758ef6cd1555","you-promised-to-be-an-idle-son-in-law-how-could--chapter-122","you-promised-to-be-an-idle-son-in-law-how-could--chapter-120",225,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fyou-promised-to-be-an-idle-son-in-law-how-could--cover.jpg"]