parentshiftbook Chapter 112: Arrangements
Chapter 112: Arrangements
The more Zhang Ping thought about it, the more likely it seemed. There was no way around it; it was all just too much of a coincidence!
But wouldn't he be at a huge loss in that case?
That's the Yangming Divine Sword!
A look of pain flashed across his face.
But then he thought again, he was the one who broke the seal himself. If the divine sword truly had the ability to choose its master, it probably wouldn't have chosen him, the one who broke the seal.
Moreover, his power is rooted in beast markings, so even if he is qualified to inherit them, he may not be a good fit.
Wang Yangming was an unparalleled genius, and Zhang Ping was no ordinary man either.
Thinking that his relationship with Chu Hanwei was still acceptable, Zhang Ping's heartache immediately dissipated by more than half.
After a moment's consideration, Zhang Ping said to Chu Batian, "Your Highness, there's something I'd like to ask you."
Upon hearing this, Chu Batian immediately put down his teacup and asked curiously, "Young friend Zhang, please speak freely! You and my daughter are good friends, and with Ling'er's connection, you are both considered outstanding talents of our Great Wei. As long as it is within my power, I will not refuse!"
Given Zhang Ping's abilities and age, his future achievements are limitless. Chu Batian also wants to befriend him, and would prefer to further develop the relationship between his daughter and Zhang Ping.
If successful, Chu Hanwei will be the Director of the Demon Extermination Bureau, Zhang Ping will be an unparalleled genius, and they will be assisted by the still-living Ancestor Chu Xiongshan.
With these three gathered together, the Chu family will surely become the most prominent family in the Great Wei, and even the royal family will have to temporarily avoid their sharp edge!
Zhang Ping didn't waste any words and said directly, "I plan to go to the Southern Frontier in a few days to find the spirit Gu, but I still have two ladies at home who need someone to take care of them. I would like to ask them to stay at the Prince's Mansion for the time being."
He must not make the same mistake twice, as his previous accidental fall into the Western Poison Forest nearly led to the deaths of Fu Huiying and Lu Wanrou.
To imprint the Yin-Yang Union Divine Heavenly Capital Ferry, he must travel to the Southern Frontier to find the Essence Gu.
Traveling with two women was inconvenient. After a moment's thought, Zhang Ping decided that it would be most appropriate to settle them at the Chu family's residence. Firstly, this was the safest place in Chu King's City; secondly, he had a close relationship with Chu Hanwei.
Chu Batian would certainly not be as negligent in his care as the Nangong family.
"Of course! Bring them here, young friend. My Chu family will ensure they are unharmed!" Chu Batian readily agreed, but when he heard that they were "two ladies," his eyes twitched almost imperceptibly. He had just been planning to match them with his daughter.
However, he did not refuse, since having multiple wives and concubines was quite common in the Wei Dynasty. As long as one was strong enough, having a large number of wives and concubines was not a problem.
"Then thank you very much, Prince Chu!" Zhang Ping smiled and, in return, gave Chu Batian a copy of the "Reincarnation Divine Art".
He didn't care about techniques he hadn't created. Besides, this technique wasn't unique anymore, so it was good to make better use of it.
As the night deepened during their conversation, Chu Batian decided to invite Zhang Ping to dine at his residence.
However, Zhang Ping, thinking of his two daughters at home, politely declined.
As the sun set, the sky grew darker.
As Zhang Ping walked along the street, he noticed strange little insects, about the size of a thumb and emitting a faint green glow, fluttering around some martial arts vendors who had set up stalls on both sides of the street. They were quite a sight to behold.
The streets were dimly lit, and the buildings on both sides were mostly made of ironwood, with a style quite different from other prefectural cities. Zhang Ping glanced around and felt that it resembled the style of ethnic minorities in his previous life, yet it also incorporated the unique charm of this world.
"Boss, how much are these insects?" Zhang Ping squatted down in front of a stall and picked up a glass bottle containing green light insects.
"Hehe, young master has a good eye! These are fresh green light bugs that were delivered just half an hour ago. A gift for a young lady is sure to please her!"
The stall owner was an old man whose cultivation level was only at the mid-stage of the Skin Tempering Realm. Due to his advanced age and declining health, he had long since given up hunting exotic beasts and instead captured novelties in the wild to sell in the city.
With his sharp eyes, he immediately recognized Zhang Ping as a scion of a prominent family, and his words became exceptionally courteous.
Zhang Ping spent a sum of money to buy two bottles of green light insects.
Back in the rented courtyard, before I even opened the door, I could smell the aroma of meat wafting out.
Zhang Ping chuckled in surprise, only then realizing that he had been so focused on inquiring about the spirit worm at the Chu family's place that he had forgotten to buy ingredients on his way back. They must have gone out to buy them themselves.
"Young Master." When Xiaoqing saw Zhang Ping return, she immediately stepped forward to help him take off his outer garment, her gaze involuntarily falling on the glowing glass bottle in his hand.
Zhang Ping ignored them and went straight to the backyard. The stone table was already covered with all kinds of meat.
Fu Huiying and Lu Wanrou were busy when they saw Zhang Ping return, so they quickly put down their work and went to greet him. After taking a few steps, they also noticed the glass bottle in his hand.
"Wow! So beautiful!" Lu Wanrou exclaimed.
"What is this? It looks like an insect?" Fu Huiying asked curiously as she took a glass bottle.
Zhang Ping smiled, casually tore a pork knuckle from the stone table, took a big bite, and said, "I bought it from a roadside stall. It should be some kind of Gu worm from the southern border."
"It's really beautiful." Fu Huiying gestured to Xiaoqing to take down the lantern and place the glass bottle on the stone table.
The dimmer the light, the brighter the glow emitted by the green light bugs. With the two bottles of bugs reflecting each other, the pavilion could be seen clearly without lanterns.
Zhang Ping didn't particularly like the lush green light, so he had Xiaoqing hang the lantern back up.
After the meal, the three of them did some simple exercises to digest their food.
As night fell, a waning moon hung in the sky.
Inside a large room in the courtyard is an indoor hot spring paved with marble.
The rising steam blurred their vision. As the steam dissipated, it condensed into fine white frost upon encountering the chill of the winter night.
Zhang Ping leaned back against the hot spring, his muscular physique fully relaxed. Behind him, Xiao Qing, her smooth back exposed, was washing him.
The hot spring pool was quite large, and a plump, round, snow-white body swam slowly in it, creating ripples.
Zhang Ping reached down and gently stroked Lu Wanrou's loose, damp hair.
Just then, Fu Huiying arrived, and he told her about his plan to go to the southern border to search for Gu poison.
"If this trip goes smoothly, we will soon be able to resolve the hidden dangers in your cultivation."
Upon hearing this, Fu Huiying felt a pang of reluctance that Zhang Ping was about to leave again after such a short time together. Learning that it was to help them with their cultivation difficulties, she felt a pang of guilt.
Zhang Ping saw through her thoughts, chuckled, and pulled her into his arms.
"Ooh—, Sister Fu, you sat on my head!" Lu Wanrou said coquettishly, raising her wet head and splashing water droplets.
She reached out and gently patted Zhang Ping's chest. "Brother Zhang, safety is the most important thing. Don't put yourself in danger for us!"
"Don't worry, Sister Rou, your husband is very capable!" Zhang Ping reassured her, and then his men began to get restless.
The hot spring water gurgled and splashed.
Xiaoqing entered the water and helped push him along...
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Five days later.
It was early morning, and the sky was overcast.
Under the cover of dark gray clouds, a figure flew swiftly through the air.
The figure was dressed in a black outfit with gold trim, and unusually, a thin black chain was tied around the waist.
Zhang Ping scanned the vast land below, took out a map to confirm his location, and then suddenly accelerated, transforming into a streak of light and disappearing into the clouds.