I'm only one year old, what the hell is the counterattack system?

Chapter 16 Another Lantern Festival
Only after the brothers Chen Yi and Chen Yuan recovered did they continue with the previously unfinished foundation building assessment.

Although Chen Yi did not go out these two days, he learned from those gossipers, especially Yang Shuang, what happened after he fell into a coma.

Zhao Xing, who went to the storehouse to get the elixir, was found dead in the woodshed.

The second master Chen Lixin and the third master Chen Lide followed the clues and investigated, but found nothing.

In the end, it seemed that the old lady said something, and the matter disappeared quietly, as if it had never happened.

At least several uncles and elders have never mentioned this matter again since then.

However, Chen Yi didn't believe that the Chen family would really not investigate.

A thousand-year-old family, a hereditary marquis, such a thing happened in the mansion, but they said they would not investigate it. What would outsiders think if the news got out?
From this, he deduced that something must have happened in the meantime that forced his second uncle and his men to move from the open to the dark.

Maybe they have already found out something and don't want it to be known by those with ulterior motives?

"Be careful, it's hot."

In the side room, there were two wooden barrels, one on the left and one on the right. Chen Taihang motioned for the two to go in.

Chen Yi nodded and jumped directly into the bucket, grimacing from the burns.

But Chen Yuan was even more ferocious and dived in.

"Hot, hot, hot..."

"I told you to be careful."

"Help, help..."

Not only did Chen Taihang fail to save him, he also held him down with his hands.

"Hold on for an hour. You can't come out before the time is up!"

"Second uncle, woo woo."

Seeing the eldest brother crying, Chen Yi said with a grin, "Brother, let's see who can hold out longer."

"Compete?" Little Chen Yuan instantly held back the tears that were about to flow out, clenched his little fists and raised his head and said, "Let's compete!"

Chen Taihang laughed in silence, glanced at Chen Yi, and thought to himself that the little guy still has a way.

From now on, I'm afraid that little Chen Yuan will be under Yier's control.

"Uncle, how long will it take for the medicine to temper the body?"

Chen Yi and Chen Yuan were competing with each other, and they did not forget to ask about what would happen after the foundation was established.

"It depends on your body's tolerance. It usually takes about half a month to finish."

Chen Taihang replied casually: "If I have a higher talent, a month is possible."

"Back then, your father took a month to complete the foundation building assessment, which caused a sensation throughout Kyoto Prefecture."

"Father is so powerful? Then I also need to build the foundation for a month!" Chen Yuan's little face was covered with sweat, and he gritted his teeth and insisted.

"The longer you hold on, the better!"

Chen Yi understood, but didn't say how long he would hold on.

Each family knows its own business.

From the moment he got the panel, he knew that his physical talent was not high, otherwise he would not have such a miserable life trajectory.

Although he has completed two counterattack missions and has gained a certain level of attainment in swordsmanship and a jade sword, his physical talent is still that of a [late bloomer].

Therefore, Chen Yi’s expectations for this foundation-building assessment are not high, just above average.

"After you pass the foundation building assessment, you can enter the martial arts arena and practice martial arts with other disciples."

"Don't be lazy when the time comes. If anyone dares to be lazy, Second Uncle will definitely teach you a lesson on behalf of Big Brother."

Chen Taihang pretended to be fierce and glared at the two of them before changing the subject to other things.

"The nine levels of martial arts are also called the nine realms, with the ninth level being the lowest and the first level being the highest. They are..."

The ninth level is the mundane realm, the eighth level is the Nayuan realm, the seventh level is the Huayuan realm, the sixth level is the Guiyuan realm, the fifth level is the Baodan realm, the fourth level is the Lingqiao realm, the third level is the Tianhe realm, the second level is the Shenyou realm and the first level is the Xuji realm.

Chen Yi had some understanding of these martial arts basics before, but not in detail.

Just like the worldly realm means people in the mortal world, they can start practicing techniques to strengthen their muscles, bones, skin, flesh, or true essence and internal energy.

And above the first grade, Chen Taihang also mentioned it, it is called the Grandmaster Realm.

According to him, there were no more than two martial arts masters in the entire Wei Dynasty.

Chen Yi was skeptical about this.

After all, the more advanced one becomes in the martial arts, the longer one's lifespan becomes, so there may be some old monsters who prefer to hide away from the world.

"What realm is father in now?"

"The fourth level of spiritual enlightenment," Chen Taihang said with envy, "Brother has an extraordinary talent. I'm afraid he can cultivate to the third level within ten years."

"By then, my Chen family will no longer have to worry about court disputes, nor will we be afraid of the demons outside Beixiong Pass moving south." Seeing him say this, Chen Yi couldn't help but ask another question out of curiosity.

"Second Uncle, will the disputes in the court affect us?"

"certainly……"

Just as he was about to continue, Chen Taihang reacted and scolded him with a smile: "Don't ask too many questions, little kid. Your first priority now is to pass the foundation building assessment and practice martial arts well."

"If you are lucky enough, you will be able to pass the assessment of Taixu Dao Sect during the Mid-Autumn Festival next year. This will be beneficial to your martial arts practice and to the Chen family!"

Chen Yi chuckled and decided not to ask any more questions.

An hour later.

Chen Yuan climbed out of the barrel, his face red and pale, and he said faintly: "Second brother, let's fight again tomorrow. I lost today."

Chen Yi wasn't in a much better mood either, he replied weakly with "OK".

"After tempering your body, eat more to help absorb the medicinal effects in your body."

"Thank you, uncle."

Half a month passed quickly, and as expected by Chen Yi, his foundation building assessment was completed.

Chen Taihang shook his head, thinking it was a pity, but didn't say anything.

After all, the foundation-building assessment does not represent future achievements, nor can it reflect a person's physical talents.

It was like how he had previously noticed that Chen Yi was not afraid of the remaining power of the demon's corpse, which was a personal talent.

However, to his surprise, Chen Yuan's foundation building assessment was still continuing.

Even after half a month, he could still completely absorb the medicinal effects and continue to strengthen his body.

The foundation-building assessment is at least good. If he inherits Chen Taiping's bloodline, perhaps it will reach excellent.

This discovery made everyone in the Chen family very happy.

It also dispelled the haze brought about by the previous assassination when he was building his foundation and opening his meridians. Even the old lady smiled when she learned about this.

Chen Yi was equally happy about this.

He believed that under his "teaching by words and deeds", a boss with such extraordinary talent would never become a bully of the weak in the future.

"Second brother, look at how long I have persisted. You lose!"

Seeing Chen Yuan curled up in the bathtub with a smug look on his face, Chen Yi rarely discouraged him and admitted defeat with a smile.

Admitting defeat occasionally would also help Chen Yuan gain confidence, right?
……

Soon, the annual Lantern Festival is here again.

Xia Wanwan wanted to take Chen Yi out of the house for a trip, so that he could relax and prepare for his subsequent martial arts training.

However, this time, Zhou Wanyi was about to give birth and Chen Yuan was still building his foundation, so they were unable to go out.

After thinking about it, Xia Wanwan ordered someone to send an invitation to the Mansion of Duke Xing, inviting Lin Xueru and her daughter to travel together.

In order to make up for last year's regret, the four chose to leave the house in the afternoon.

In this way, after visiting Dakong Temple, they can go to Baohua Street to enjoy the lanterns before it gets late.

"Brother Yi, how is your foundation building assessment?"

Lin Xueru, who hadn't been seen for a long time, was still the size of a little carrot, but since she had passed the foundation-building stage, her complexion and appearance had become more delicate.

Especially that chubby little face, which is not only round but also shiny.

With her well-fitting clothes, Chen Yi felt as if he was watching the childhood version of "The Ten Taoist Fairies".

"Medium, how about you?"

"I am an excellent student, Brother Yi, I will protect you when I grow up."

Chen Yi was speechless.

He found that all the people around him were monsters.

This is true for Chen Yuan and Lin Xueru as well.

Compared with them, he became the most mediocre one.

"Let's make a pinky promise. If you dare to ignore me at that time, I will die in front of you." Chen Yi stretched out his little finger and said with a smile.

The young Lin Xueru didn't understand his tea-talking words, and she stretched out her little finger very seriously and hooked it with his.

"Hang yourself with a hook and don't change for a hundred years!"

The promise in a childish voice, along with the sound of the carriage, spread far and wide...

(End of this chapter)