======Cultivation Arsenal ======
1) Basic Swordsmanship [Progress: 160.1 / 1000]
1) Crimson Fire Arts [Comprehension: 40%]
NIL
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Seeing that his comprehension was still stuck at the same percentage, Yi Chen took a deep breath while pursing his lips.
’It’s alright...you got this. It’s just a plateau. It will go away eventually,’ Yi Chen said to himself to control his disappointment.
Turning towards Qin Yao, he said, "Let’s start cleaning then."
"Aye Aye!" Qin Yao, who had grown used to this, responded with a chuckle and went to the storage room to get the brooms.
Soon, the two of them began clearing the dried leaves from the courtyard.
Gathering the leaves to one corner, they set it on fire and were about to start cleaning the inside of the residence when they heard a loud knocking sound from the residence’s gate.
Knock! Knock!
’Just who could it be?’ Both of them frowned as it was unusual for them to get any visitors. However, before they could dwell on it any longer, a voice came from outside.
"Brother Chen! Are you there?!" The person called from outside while knocking on the gate once again. His voice seemed to be laced with a hint of hurry.
"Just who?" Yi Chen frowned when he heard his name being called.
He rarely got out of the residence nowadays, so apart from Qin Yao, there really wasn’t anyone who would be looking for him.
His eyes momentarily met Qin Yao’s. He, too, had a confused expression on his face, not knowing who the other party could be.
Hearing another set of knocks, he immediately rushed towards the gate, fearing that if he kept knocking, then he might just break the main gate.
Suddenly, he thought with a hint of worry, ’Could it be that Young Master Li? I thought that he was frightened enough, but could it be that he’s back to get his revenge?’
With these thoughts in his mind, Yi Chen slightly pushed open the gate. Tilting his head towards the narrow opening, he discreetly tried to check who the other party was.
’If he’s here for trouble, then I’ll immediately lock the gate. He won’t dare to break the Ninth Elder’s gate now, would he?’ Yi Chen thought in his mind as his gaze finally fell on the person who had been knocking on the door.
’Oh?’
It turns out he was worrying for nothing.
A familiar face with a hint of nervousness laced on it appeared in his eyes the next moment.
Seeing him, Yi Chen scrunched his forehead a little and finally remembered what the other party’s name was, "Brother Liang? So, it’s you. What’s the reason for your sudden visit?"
He was the external disciple who had dropped Yi Chen off at the Ninth Elder’s residence on the day he had arrived here.
"B-Brother Chen!" Brother Liang exclaimed with nervousness and said the next moment, "The Zh- Zh...h-has"
"What are you even saying? Speak properly." Yi Chen couldn’t help but frown, seeing how Brother Liang was unable to even frame a word properly.
’Just what’s wrong with him?’ he thought to himself.
It was only after hearing Yi Chen’s words that Brother Liang took a deep breath and explained while glancing towards his right side.
"S-Someone from the Zhou Clan has come to visit you..."
Seeing the direction in which Brother Liang was looking, Yi Chen further pushed open the gate and finally saw the person Brother Liang had directed his words towards.
"Guard Bai?" Yi Chen called the next moment.
"Greetings, Young Master Chen," Guard Bai greeted with a bow the next moment.
Seeing this, Brother Liang’s eyes widened in surprise.
’So I was worried for nothing,’ Brother Liang sighed internally when he saw this scene.
When Guard Bai had approached him at the gate earlier and inquired about Yi Chen while showing him the Zhou family’s crest, he was scared shitless, thinking that Yi Chen had somehow offended the Zhou clan.
Now that his misunderstanding was cleared, he felt a lot calmer and at the same time, curiosity and admiration towards Yi Chen rose in his mind.
’How did Brother Chen come in contact with the Zhou Clan? I thought he was new in the city...’
While Brother Liang’s mind was being filled with these thoughts, Yi Chen responded to Guard Bai’s greetings and asked, "For what reason did Guard Bai come to visit me?"
To this question, Guard Bai didn’t respond immediately and instead turned towards Brother Liang first, "Thank you for your help, Junior, you may take your leave now."
"Yes, Senior,"
Understanding that the other party didn’t want him to hear their conversation, Brother Liang soon bowed and left for the gates.
It was only then that he turned back towards Yi Chen and stated, "It’s because the Young Miss wanted to see you."
"Why all of a sudden? Is there a reason?" Yi Chen asked curiously when he heard him.
"There is. However, Young Miss would brief you about it later, so I’ll not touch upon it lest she throws a tantrum," Guard Bai explained apologetically.
Being well aware of this side of Zhou Mei, Yi Chen smirked when he heard Guard Bai’s response and nodded, "So that’s how it is. Give me a minute. I’ll finish the things here first."
"Yes." Guard Bai nodded as he saw Yi Chen entering the residence.
"I’ll need to go out for a while to visit a friend, so..." Before Yi Chen could finish, Qin Yao responded.
"It’s alright, Brother Chen. Leave the rest to me." Qin Yao jokingly saluted while still carrying the broom in his other hand.