Chapter 24: Chapter 24 Intelligence Update
“[Today’s intelligence has been updated (Level 1)]
[1. Today you saved Doctor Bai and obtained intelligence, Doctor Bai tested you with three taels of silver, but you did not accept. Doctor Bai admired you for this and will come to recruit you as an apprentice tomorrow.]
[2. Today you came into contact with Wu Zhong’s millstone and gained intelligence, Wu Zhong is getting on in years, with his strength somewhat diminished. These days he is actively training and taking supplements, preparing to vie for the position of Village Chief of Xiantao Town!]
[3. Today you met Ma Liu and obtained intelligence, Ma Liu is highly valued by Young Master Yu Sanliu of Yu’s Treasure House, who has passed on to him a set of External Training Kung Fu, making it difficult for the average three or five people to get close to him.]
[4. Today as you passed by Yu’s Treasure House, you obtained intelligence, the family head of Yu’s Treasure House, Yu Biao is from the Guild Cao and has already broken through the Skin Barrier. He is currently seeking Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures to break through the Meat Barrier and achieve Ming Jin Great Success, competing for the position of Village Chief of Xiantao Town!]
[5. Today as you passed by Yu’s Treasure House, you obtained intelligence, Young Master Yu Sanliu of Yu’s Treasure House has been lusting after Su Yunjin, wanting to maltreat her; the task has been assigned to Ma Liu to handle.]
The intelligence system is only at Level 1, hence it could only display five pieces of useful information, leaving Chen Jie with a sense of longing for more.
Because each piece of information is very important for himself.
Take for instance the first piece, it confirmed that the plan he had laid out for the future was taking effect, Doctor Bai was preparing to take him as an apprentice, meaning he could now connect with Doctor Bai, then leverage that connection to get to Wu Zhong, and finally realize his plan to join the Fishing Guild.
The career prospects looked much brighter than before.
It even provided a reliable source of income for the Su sisters.
The second piece of information was that today he touched the millstone in Doctor Bai’s courtyard, which belonged to Wu Zhong.
According to the intelligence, Wu Zhong was actively looking for ways to train and nourish himself in preparation to compete for the Village Chief position in Xiantao Town.
This Village Chief is akin to the mayor, commanding over the Upper Peach, Zhongtao, Lower Peach, and Xiantao villages, his authority is not small at all.
And with this piece of intelligence, combined with the fourth piece, it is discernible that the family head of Yu’s Treasure House, Yu Biao, is also trying to break through the Meat Barrier and enhance his strength to compete for the Village Chief position in Xiantao Town.
Moreover, this Yu Biao also has the backing of Guild Cao.
Thus, a comprehensive piece of intelligence is obtained: Wu Zhong represents the Fishing Guild, and Yu Biao represents Guild Cao; it may seem like two individuals are vying for the position of Village Chief of Xiantao Town, but in reality, it is very likely that two guilds are struggling for control at the grassroots level!
And from the intelligence, one can also infer other information, such as Yu Biao is collecting Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures to rely on their power to break through the Meat Barrier and enter into Ming Jin Great Success.
That indicates Yu Biao believes that entering Ming Jin Great Success would enable him to defeat Wu Zhong, suggesting that Wu Zhong might not have broken through the Meat Barrier, or, if he has, his strength is declining.
From this, it can be seen that the strongest in Xiantao Town might be those at the Meat Barrier level of strength.
Chen Jie analyzed and summarized, consolidating the information.
And now, the most relevant to him are the third and fifth pieces of intelligence.
These two pieces of information are in fact speaking of one thing, which is unknown why, his wife Su Yunjin has caught the eye of Yu Biao’s son, Yu Sanliu. Therefore, he wishes to force Chen Jie to present Su Yunjin to him, and Ma Liu is the one handling the matter.
Additionally, this Ma Liu is a practitioner, although he has not yet broken through to become a Martial Artist, he is not someone ordinary people can handle, as being approached by three or five people is difficult; this is quite impressive, even more so than Chen Jie himself.
Of course, this still boils down to Chen Jie not having practiced any systematic Martial Arts for combat, if it were just down to physical fitness, Chen Jie doesn’t think he would lose by much.
No, he must find a way to learn the Martial Arts of this world. This Yang Chun Skill, though Chen Jie feels it’s powerful, doesn’t offer combat capabilities.
That won’t do at all.
Additionally, this Ma Liu and Yu Sanliu’s persistent concern for my wife is unacceptable!
Chen Jie’s eyes flashed with a hint of murderous intent.
Chen Jie did not like the feeling of being watched, and when he encountered it, he knew he had to find a way to quash it. Unfortunately, his own strength was not enough; he had to bide his time, waiting for an opportunity to… take the initiative and strike a decisive blow.
Chen Jie analyzed the intelligence and felt it was not yet time to relax. Sitting up, he began practicing the Yang Chun Skill once again.
The night passed without incident. At dawn the next day, as Chen Jie sat cross-legged in meditation, he suddenly saw the door of the inner room being quietly pushed open. Su Yunjin was fastening her buttons as she emerged, ready to cook.
However, as soon as she came out, she noticed Chen Jie was already sitting up and staring at her with wide eyes, their gazes locking.
Su Yunjin had not expected Chen Jie to awake at this time since she usually had to wait for a while after preparing the meal before he would stir.
Chen Jie also looked toward Su Yunjin. He saw her hands buttoning up her garment, but the neckline exposed a swath of snow-white skin, and looking further, there was a red undergarment, and he could even vaguely make out the embroidered mandarin ducks on it.
That was the only thought in Chen Jie’s mind, while Su Yunjin was startled, hastily covering her chest.
She fled back into the inner room and emerged a while later with her clothing properly fastened, her face as red as a steamed teapot.
Chen Jie was very calm, “We’ve been husband and wife for some time, is this necessary?”
Su Yunjin cast a surprised glance at Chen Jie then hurried into the kitchen to cook. He was puzzled; what did that look mean?
He couldn’t quite grasp it.
But soon, Chen Jie let it go. Dawn had broken; it was time to get up, not laze in bed. He got up and did a set of calisthenics outside to stretch his body, then he noticed a large millstone in the yard.
He tried to move it but couldn’t. So, Chen Jie began looking for stones of a suitable size to start strength training.
Not having a cultivation technique was no big deal; he could start by toughening up his body. Tʜe sourcᴇ of thɪs content ɪs NoveI(F)ire.net
Thus, from today on, every day, he would lift stones a hundred times, do two hundred push-ups, two hundred frog jumps, and two hundred jumping jacks, employing all the body-training methods he knew from his past life to first build a solid physical foundation.
In this way, Chen Jie began his practice facing the morning sun, quickly working up a sweat. He took off his clothes and continued training bare-chested. Su Yunjin was drawn to his actions and watched from the kitchen.
When she saw the sweat droplets on Chen Jie’s body glistening golden in the sunlight, the surge of masculine pheromones made Su Yunjin’s cheeks burn.
She had never seen such a display of masculine hormones, and suddenly she felt her heartbeat quicken, her face heat up, and she found herself unable to look away.
Is this what a man is?
Su Yunjin muttered to herself, quickly bowing her head and scolding herself in embarrassment, “Su Yunjin, how shameless can you be, is this something you should be looking at?”
Yet another voice told Su Yunjin, “He’s your husband, what’s wrong with looking?”