134: Suspicion 134: Suspicion Judge Zhang vented his authority and rage, then quickly left with his nephew’s body.
Chen Zhizhong spoke with regret,
“I initially wanted to introduce you around and secure you a solid position…
Let’s wait a few more days, and I’ll take you with me when it’s time for the year-end summary meeting.”
“No rush, let’s talk about it after the new year.”
Having spent a long time with Lu Li, Xiao Cha’s craving for officialdom had diminished, finding the cutthroat politicking rather meaningless.
News traveled fast within the government office, and soon colleagues from other divisions learned of Xiao Cha’s breakthrough, each coming to meet this young prodigy.
Quite a few took notice of Xiao Cha’s appearance and grace and began entertaining thoughts of matchmaking.
But they were soon informed, “She’s already living with a cultivator.”
With that, everyone extinguished the idea, instead surrounding Xiao Cha with a flurry of pleasantries.
After becoming acquainted, they each dispersed.
Xia Weiyun watched with a smile and softly said,
“I saw this young lady two months ago, and she has already achieved Marrow Cleansing.”
Nan Jiping’s expression shifted, “You’re suggesting…
she might be one of the ‘Four Spirits’!”
“It’s unlikely.”
Xia Weiyun’s eyes sparkled like stars as she assessed Xiao Cha and analyzed,
“Her eyes are vivid, but the profound light is not evident; she lacks Refining God Cultivation.”
Hearing this, Nan Jiping knew she had overthought it.
Without Refining God Cultivation, one would only be an undistinguished Power Warrior, like herself…
Meanwhile, Fan Shouyi had also set his sights on Xiao Cha!
He had just had Yahang gather information on the talents in Jinmen from the past 30 years, and here one suddenly emerged before his eyes?
Could it be that his luck was turning, and he had chanced upon one of the Four Spirits?
Fan Shouyi eagerly activated his Heavenly Eye, peering at Xiao Cha.
A tangible force of Spirit Power swept over her, causing Xiao Cha to feel a tickling sensation all over, her hair standing on end as she experienced an indescribable terror, as if preyed upon by some natural predator.
Instinctively, she looked towards the source and met Fan Shouyi’s dawn-like eyes.
After Fan Shouyi had observed her with his Heavenly Eye for a while, disappointment soon crossed his face.
In his vision, the world turned black and white.
There was a large fist-sized glow at the girl’s heart—the Essence Qi of a Martial Artist.
But inside her head was only a tiny luminescence, clearly indicating a lack of Refining God Cultivation.
“Merely a small fry…”
Fan Shouyi lightly shook his head and, with his Divine Skills withdrawn, vanished in a flash.
Xiao Cha let out a sigh of relief, having thought she’d been found out by Fan Shouyi.
This man, even Xia Weiyun was wary of, was definitely not someone to provoke…
As if this was a year of ill fortune, she was still recoiling in fear when, unexpectedly, a fragrant breeze wafted by.
“Little sister~”
Xia Weiyun approached and took Xiao Cha’s hand, whispering,
“Your foundations are unstable; did you consume some Spiritual Objects to achieve a breakthrough?
You must cultivate diligently to fill in the gaps, otherwise, it will hinder your path ahead.”
Gazing at the Beautiful Nun so close, Xiao Cha was somewhat dumbfounded.
Xia Weiyun held her hand and continued,
“Your inner breath seems weak; have you used it up?
Remember, you can’t squander this; you need to save it carefully.”
Clearly a well-intentioned reminder, Xiao Cha quickly nodded, “I understand, sister.”
“Ha, you called me ‘sister.'” Xia Weiyun chuckled, saying,
“I’m a director of the National Martial Arts Association, and it’s my duty to promote Martial Arts and guide talents~”
“Little sister, if you have any problems later on, come find me at the National Martial Arts Association.
Goodbye for now.”
Xia Weiyun blinked and disappeared in an instant.
Xiao Cha scratched her head, marveling at how extraordinary today had been, deciding she needed a good chat with Lu Li.
After Xia Weiyun returned, she told Nan Jiping,
“She’s a pure-hearted, Yin Element-rich young lady, worthy of cultivation.”
Nan Jiping nodded, “Though not one of the Four Spirits, finding a talent is still a good thing.”
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Xiao Cha busied herself at the crime scene all night and only returned home the next day.
As soon as she arrived in the courtyard, she saw Lu Li rubbing against a Parasol Tree.
“This stage is really itchy, just bear with it.
Let me tell you about what happened yesterday…”
Xiao Cha relayed the conversation she’d heard to Lu Li without leaving anything out, her expression alternating between joy and worry:
“We’ve unintentionally spoiled the big plans of the Chuyun people, which is cause for celebration!
But the fact that the Divine Heart Association is colluding with the Chuyun people and that ‘Reconciliation Treaty’…”
As Lu Li listened, he occasionally rubbed violently against the tree, unable to withstand the deep-seated itchiness with just his willpower.
After listening, he asked, “Did Fan Shouyi suspect you at all?”
“Mmm, he saw that I lacked Refining God Cultivation and left in disappointment.”
Lu Li pondered:
“This man possesses Refining God Embryo Breathing, and I had already planned to get the cultivation method from him.
Xiao Cha~ can you come up with a plan?”
Xiao Cha showed a troubled face but still nodded:
“This man is powerful, and he lives in the busiest areas, making it difficult to make a move…
I need to plan this carefully.”
“Mm, okay.”
Lu Li continued to rub against the tree a couple more times, then Xiao Cha took his hand, saying:
“I’ll give you my inner breath for today, it will make you itch even more, but hang in there.”
“No problem.”
With no strangers at home, the two went into the courtyard to transfer the inner breath.
Lu Li hurriedly started practicing the White Dragon Whip Skill, and as the inner breath was absorbed, the itchiness in his bones indeed became much more severe.
It felt as if countless ants were crawling throughout his body!
Seeing Xiao Cha’s worried look, he casually said, “It’s okay, I can bear it.”
“Hang in there!
You’ll get through this in less than a week~”
Xiao Cha sweetly kissed Lu Li’s face to boost his morale and then said:
“There are many meetings at the end of the year, I’ll go to the office to scout for information and see if we can find an opportunity to take down that fiend.”
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Xiao Cha hurried out the door.
Lu Li rushed to the parasol tree and began to rub against it forcefully.
Wanqing could hear the shaking of the trees from inside the house and felt somewhat conflicted.
She knew of a way to alleviate it, but the posture was a bit…
Just as the girl was hesitating, Lu Li suddenly stopped rubbing against the tree, pulled something out of the house, and came over to knock on her door.
“Young Master, is there something you need?”
“I have something here that can help you comprehend the state of ‘Forgetfulness’.”
Lu Li took out a smartphone and earbuds, saying:
“This way, after you’ve completed Bone Forging, you’ll be able to break through Zuowang.”
“Thank you so much, Young Master!” Wanqing’s face lit up with happiness as she hastily asked, “What should I do?”
“I’ll put on a device that makes sound for you, and you’ll listen to the Fanle music inside.”
Lu Li inserted the earbuds into Wanqing’s ears and pressed the play button.
The Sitar Wave Fanle music immediately began to play, and Wanqing showed a surprised expression!
The music from the tiny devices was so clear, as if she were right there in the thick of it!
With the assistance of the Fanle music, she quickly entered the state of ‘Forgetfulness,’ feeling light and ethereal.
After who knows how long, the music stopped, and Wanqing also came back to her senses.
Lu Li said, “You shouldn’t listen to this too much.
Rest for a while.”
Wanqing tentatively asked:
“This treasure can help with cultivation, it must be precious, right?
Is it really okay for me to use it?”
“Eh, it’s not a big deal, don’t overthink it…
Just keep it here with you.”
Lu Li placed the smartphone in Wanqing’s hand, then punched his own back to ease the increasingly severe itchiness.
He could endure the itch everywhere else, but his spine was becoming unbearable—that’s why he kept rubbing against the tree.
Wanqing, touching the unique feel of the smartphone, blushed and said:
“Young Master, I actually have a way to relieve your itchiness…”
“That’s great, help me!”
Lu Li was overjoyed; he thought he just had to endure this growing pain, not realizing there was a way to relieve it.
But Wanqing lowered her head and said, “The posture is a bit indecent…”
“It’s okay, just do it.”
As long as it stopped the itch, Lu Li didn’t care about anything else.
Wanqing took off her shoes and said, “I don’t have enough strength in my hands, I’ll have to step on your back….”