The Rogue Villager Chen Erbao

The two women looked on in utter disbelief.

Chen Erbao shrugged. "I don't see why I'd need to lie to you."

Song Yao and Xia Qingxue fell silent, clearly unable to immediately accept what Chen Erbao had said.

After all, the two of them had been taught by good masters, training arduously since childhood to attain their current strength. While they couldn't compare to the talented disciples of the Major Sects, they were certainly exceptional among their peers.

Chen Erbao looked to be about their age, yet he was just some boy from a mountain village with no background to speak of...

This left the two of them feeling deeply frustrated.

"Mr. Chen, you are... truly a natural talent. I'm in awe!"

Xia Qingxue remarked with genuine admiration.

Chen Erbao thought, 'If you had an Immortal Technique inheritance, you wouldn't be any worse than me...'

"This is my number. Mr. Chen, feel free to call me anytime if you need anything. If it's something I can help with, I won't hesitate."

Chen Erbao took the business card, flipped it over, and saw only a phone number with no other information.

He nodded. "Alright. I guess we're friends now after that fight. By the way, Miss Xia, that poison you have doesn't seem to be a simple one. Do you know who injured you?"

Remembering this, Chen Erbao quickly asked.

Xia Qingxue looked hesitant, seemingly reluctant to speak.

Chen Erbao added, "Of course, if it's inconvenient, then just forget it. I was only curious."

"Thank you for your understanding, Mr. Chen. This is a private matter for my Sect, and it's really not convenient to discuss."

"I understand."

Chen Erbao checked the time and, seeing it was late, raised his hand in farewell. "The hour is late, so I'll be heading back. Hopefully, we'll meet again."

"Take care, Mr. Chen!"

The two women watched Chen Erbao leave, then looked at each other and breathed a sigh of relief.

"Senior Sister, did they catch up to us?"

"Yes, but I've already dealt with them. I got these injuries from a sneak attack during the fight... Let's leave Binhai for now. If they find out where we're staying, they'll definitely send more people!"

Xia Qingxue frowned and sighed.

Song Yao clenched her small fists, her cheeks puffed out, and said with a fierce pout, "Sooner or later, I'll make them pay!"

"Sigh... Still, that Mr. Chen is a kind person."

"Hmph! But is what he said even true? What old master of Chinese medicine could be that incredible? He defeated me so casually..."

...

The sky had completely darkened. Chen Erbao drove all the way back to the Vienna Hotel, had dinner, and then returned to his room.

The past few days of hard work had finally paid off. With four Spirit-Containing Objects secured, Chen Erbao felt half the weight lift from his shoulders.

If he was lucky, he might be able to gather seven or eight Spirit-Containing Objects in Binhai. Then he could go to Dian Nan, get another three or four, and the factory expansion project could get started.

'As for the Spirit Gathering Array, I can only take that one step at a time.'

Chen Erbao wrapped the Jade Pendant, Jade Ring, Bracelet, and Sword Scabbard separately. He planned to entrust Medicine King Hall with sending them back to Hongyuan when he left Binhai.

...

In the blink of an eye, another day had passed. That evening, Chen Erbao drove to Medicine King Hall with a smile on his face.

That day, he had scoured the rest of the Antique Street and found four more Spirit-Containing Objects: two Bronze Artifacts, a Stone Inkstone, and a Dagger.

His Binhai trip could finally be considered a complete success.

Xiao Guang was already waiting at the Medicine King Hall's warehouse.

Chen Erbao got out of his car and walked over with a smile. "Mr. Xiao, sorry to trouble you with this. These porcelains, and these few items here, could you please have someone deliver them to Hongyuan? They must be handed directly to Miss Lin. They are very important!"

Xiao Guang's attitude was extremely respectful. "Mr. Chen, please rest assured. You can absolutely trust the efficiency and security of Medicine King Hall's transport. We guarantee they will be in Miss Lin's hands the day after tomorrow!"

"Thank you so much!"

Aside from his luggage, Chen Erbao only carried a single sword, which was wrapped in black cloth.

"Oh, right. I'm going to Dian Nan tomorrow. This sword has a sharpened blade, so security..."

"Not a problem. I just need to make a call."

"Thanks!"

Chen Erbao handed the items to Xiao Guang and, feeling pleased, headed for Binhai University. He then called Lin Rui.

"Xiaorui, I'm leaving tomorrow. Where are you now?"

"Brother Er Bao! I'm in my dorm. Are you coming over?"

"I'm leaving tomorrow, so of course I have to see you. If you're free, wait for me at the school gate. I'll be there in about ten minutes."

"Okay, I'll come down right away!"

Lin Rui shot up in bed, happily getting up to get dressed and ready.

The other three in the dorm saw this and said with surprised smiles, "Well, well, where is our department goddess off to?"

"Hehe... A secret date with your lover? Fess up, quick!"

"Stop messing around..."

Hearing the giggling on the other end, Chen Erbao hung up with a resigned sigh and followed his GPS to Binhai University.

...

At 8:30 PM, inside Ma Qiming's villa, Charles sat on the sofa with a dark expression.

"Fuck! I've been feeding you guys for so many years, and you can't even corner a single person? It's been two whole days! He's fucking making himself at home at the Vienna? Useless! All of you are fucking useless pieces of shit!"

Ma Qiming was raging at a group of men in black, spittle flying everywhere.

The group of subordinates trembled, not daring to lift their heads.

After his tirade, Ma Qiming, panting, took a cup of tea from a maid and drained it in one gulp. He looked up, his gaze fierce. "So, what do we do now?"

One of the henchmen cautiously raised his head and whispered, "Brother Ma, we don't have enough people. What if we contact the Binhai underworld and get them to help us search? Their network is huge, they'll definitely find him..."

"Are you a fucking moron? You think Medicine King Hall sits around doing nothing? The second you contact the gangs, he'll be gone! Fuck your ancestors..."

Ma Qiming was so furious he cursed the man's entire family tree.

Charles, sitting on the sofa, frowned slightly and said, "Why don't I go and corner him myself? From what you've said, the kid is an Ancient Martial Artist. If he really wants to slip past you, you'll never find him. It'll be different if I go. He definitely won't be able to escape!"

"You're right, Senior. We'll have to trouble you, then!"

Ma Qiming beamed, his anger instantly vanishing, and spoke with fawning praise.

"..."

...

Chen Erbao waited at the Binhai University gate for a short while before he saw Lin Rui skipping towards him. She was wearing an innocent-looking schoolgirl uniform and white stockings.

"Look, isn't that the belle of the Economics and Management Department?"

"Holy shit, it really is her! If she were my girlfriend, I'd break my own ribs to make soup for her."

"..."

Hearing the hubbub from a group of male students passing by the school gate, Chen Erbao felt a little smug.

"Xiaorui!"

"Brother Er Bao!"

Seeing Chen Erbao leaning against his car, Lin Rui, a wide smile on her face, rushed over and threw her arms around him in a tight hug.

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