"At that time, I realized that the things I had mastered were hardly enough to be my means of survival.

"How can a madman be threatened by others?

"Moreover, over the years, he never truly taught me anything diligently...As a result, my martial arts were plain and unremarkable, hardly enough for the Chen family’s revenge.

"That’s why...that’s why I fled in panic when they tried to kill me tonight.

"If it weren’t for the heavenly fortune of being saved by you, I would undoubtedly have died tonight!!"

Ye Feifan’s words are a mix of truth and lies, but some parts align.

At least, the disaster that befell the Chen family ten years ago was indeed caused by Shen Juke.

Chu Qing slightly pondered, then softly asked:

"Is there anyone else who knows about that year’s events?"

"None..."

Ye Feifan smiled bitterly:

"Except for some sporadic, scattered clients frightened out of their wits at the time, there were originally four main witnesses, including myself.

"But over these ten years, Shen Juke has silenced them all in various ways.

"The shopkeeper of Yulin Tower and his family were killed by mountain bandits.

"This matter was personally overseen by Senior Brother, done very cleanly.

"The second son of Hongfa Money Shop was actually murdered by the couple Yan and Yang Shuangsha, although it was outwardly claimed he was a lecherous thief trying to take his little concubine...in reality, they were actually husband and wife.

"And these two were ’slaying demons and monsters’ seven years ago by Hero Jinglan.

"The only one showing some intelligence was the owner of the Zhangji Cloth Shop...after his family business declined, he sensed something was amiss and fled early.

"But he wasn’t content, making the foolish mistake of teaming up with the then-alive eldest son of the Chen family to overturn the old case at Blazing Hall.

"Unexpectedly, they were countered by Shen Juke.

"In the end, someone bashed his head, and my Second Senior Brother threw him to the wild dogs to be bitten to death...the corpse was torn apart completely."

"Oh, what a Hero Jinglan!"

Chu Qing’s voice carried a hint of coldness:

"To think his methods are so ruthless, I never expected that. 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢

"Boy, I give you a chance for revenge, do you wish to take it?"

"I do!!"

Ye Feifan immediately nodded:

"If I can avenge my old master, I’ll do whatever it takes."

That’s quite rare...still not forgetting to build a persona at this critical moment.

Chu Qing’s lips slightly curled, he said in a deep voice:

"In two days, it will be Shen Juke’s forty-fourth birthday.

"Many will come to celebrate Hero Jinglan’s birthday these days...by then, it will surely be a room full of distinguished guests!

"I want you on the day of the event to blend into the venue and expose this person’s evil deeds, announce them to the Martial World!!"

Shen Juke’s reputation precedes him, Hero Jinglan’s golden label is well ingrained in people’s hearts.

Mere killing him is not difficult, but killing him like this is too easy for him.

He ought to pay the price for his deeds, let the truth be revealed to the world, only then can it give some comfort to those who suffered.

Otherwise, even if he dies, people will still remember the unparalleled being Hero Jinglan.

And not a butcher who massacred the Chen family for personal gain!

Thus, Chu Qing must make him die clearly and thoroughly.

Ye Feifan’s face changed drastically:

"You don’t know, even setting foot into Shen’s domain, stepping into Brahma Shock City is likely a death sentence.

"You’re...you’re asking me to walk into my own demise?"

"Given I dare say it, naturally I can assure your survival."

Chu Qing sneered coldly:

"You don’t even dare to do this, and you talk of revenge for the old master?"

"This..."

Ye Feifan hesitated for a long moment, eventually nodded:

"Alright, I will!"

"Hahaha, good, good, you’re commendable."

Chu Qing laughed:

"Not forgetting the old master, truly sentiment and righteousness.

"I’ve roamed the Martial World for quite some time, yet I have no successor to pass my martial arts...

"I see Shen Juke never truly taught you any supreme martial arts either.

"You are so affectionate and righteous, it pleases me greatly, once the matter is concluded, would you like to take me as your master?"

Ye Feifan was taken aback; he then rejoiced:

"I’m willing, I’m willing!!"

"Good, straightforward."

Chu Qing nodded:

"In that case, follow me to Brahma Shock City first, I’ll arrange a hiding place for you."

Ye Feifan immediately stood up:

"Let me hold the reins for you."

"No need at all."

Chu Qing extended his hand, Ye Feifan suddenly felt an irresistible force overtaking him, his body involuntarily fell into Chu Qing’s grasp.

Instantly, his heart was filled with awe.

Though he took Shen Juke as his master, Shen Juke never truly treated him as a disciple.

Resulting in him having shallow knowledge and mediocre martial arts, how could he have seen such means?

Nonetheless, Chu Qing was already taking him flying toward Brahma Shock City.

Such speed, akin to rapid lights and shadows, the surroundings swiftly retreated, making Ye Feifan’s heart tremble uncontrollably.

What kind of master is this?

What kind of martial arts are these?

He spent ten years under Shen Juke, enduring hardships not really for the Chen family’s revenge.

In the Chen family, he was merely a servant, a lower class, even when he was about to freeze and starve to death, it was the Chen family who picked him up and fed him, but it’s not worth risking his life.

His pretense with Shen Juke wasn’t just to eke out a living; it was for the day he could rise and shine!

Today, he finally found a real master!

Expecting Shen Juke’s death, he could take this person as his master, learn exceptional martial arts, wouldn’t that allow him to rise meteorically? From henceforth laugh at the Martial World!

Thinking of his excitement, he didn’t care about the risks he might need to bear.

Nor did he consider any potential issues that might arise; he ignored them all.

The enormous benefits ahead, what else could he care about?

In the blink of an eye, Brahma Shock City was already upon them, Chu Qing flew with Ye Feifan over the city wall, further astonishing Ye Feifan.

Yet Chu Qing’s way of placing Ye Feifan was a bit straightforward and crude.

He directly found an abandoned house, tossed him inside.

Instructed him not to leave for several days, quietly wait indoors, assured that all necessary provisions would be prepared for him.

Ye Feifan then asked:

"Won’t you stay with me?"

Chu Qing shook his head:

"I still have some personal matters to attend to, you must wait here peacefully...

"But to prevent you from getting bored, I’ll first teach you three Sword Techniques."

As he spoke, he pointed his fingers like a sword, then with a gesture and a pull, Ye Feifan’s sword fell into his hand with a clanging sound.

Immediately, three sword techniques were executed quickly, and even though Ye Feifan’s martial arts were unremarkable, he had solid foundations; just a glance showed how much deeper Chu Qing’s swordsmanship was compared to his own.

He quickly memorized the sword techniques intending to train diligently during his free time to show the master his potential later.

After demonstrating the three sword techniques twice more, Chu Qing returned the long sword to Ye Feifan:

"Always remember these three sword techniques, stay here firmly, and train diligently, waiting for the opportunity."

"Yes."

Ye Feifan nodded repeatedly, watched Chu Qing leave, and then eagerly began practicing sword techniques.

He indeed had some potential, quickly practicing into a semblance; yet for some reason, those techniques seemed profound when Chu Qing executed them.

But turned ordinary and plain in his own hands.

Ye Feifan believed it wasn’t the sword technique’s problem but his own.

Due to the techniques being unfamiliar or not grasping the true intent...he promptly trained even more diligently.

This left Chu Qing, observing from the rooftop, with an urge to laugh.

This scheming fellow wouldn’t dream that the reason the three sword techniques seemed plain wasn’t because he failed to grasp the true intent but because the techniques were genuinely mundane.

Chu Qing’s true teaching was the Tai Chi Swordsmanship, weighty in intent rather than form, his form guided by intent naturally exuding profound mysteries.

However, Chu Qing hadn’t explained the true intent, making him grasp the form and forget the intent, reinforcing the techniques thoroughly...just like drawing water with a bamboo basket, naturally resulting in total emptiness.