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

Chapter 97 Chen Yi's Preparation (Thanks to the leader of the old salty fish who eats and waits for death)

"Sir, I have something else to report."

Sun Zhengqiu handed the letter in his hand to Chen Yi and continued, "This is a secret letter I just received from Qianlong."

Chen Yi took the secret letter, opened it and took a look, then asked without changing his expression, "What do you think of this?"

The content of the secret letter consisted of only a short line of words - secretly collecting the disciples who participated in the Taixu Taoist Sect's small test and the results.

When the rules of the sect's small examination were first announced, this information was considered secret.

But now, a month later, the disciples from various peaks of Taixu Taoist Sect who will participate in the sect's minor examination have been basically determined.

As long as one is willing, it is not difficult to collect the relevant disciples and infer the approximate results.

Before Sun Zhengqiu arrived, he had already prepared a draft in his mind and answered:

"I think that Hidden Dragon is collecting information about the sect's disciples in preparation for subsequent plans."

"For example?" Chen Yi gestured to continue.

"I have two guesses."

"One is that 'Qianlong' collects the disciples of various sects and the results of the selection, and keeps them for his own use."

"They should be hoping to provide intelligence support to the 'Hidden Dragon Seed' so that they can advance."

Sun Zhengqiu paused and explained, "What I am talking about is the Wei Dynasty and the subsequent selection on Tianyuan Continent."

Chen Yi nodded slightly. He had expected this.

During the ten years he practiced in the mountains, he did not ignore the "hidden dragon" and asked Sun Zhengqiu to follow up and investigate secretly.

And four years ago, that is, six years after "Qianlong" sent the "Silent" secret letter.

Sun Zhengqiu received a secret letter.

That time, there were also only a few words - lift the silence and maintain the status quo.

Then three years ago, Sun Zhengqiu was asked to secretly investigate Chen Yi.

At that time, Chen Yi knew that "Qianlong" had not forgotten him.

He then instructed Sun Zhengqiu to pass on the information truthfully, without exaggerating or deliberately hiding his strength.

And then it was a year ago.

That time, "Qianlong" gave Sun Zhengqiu new requirements, asking him to improve his own strength as much as possible.

Chen Yi also gave his support and even specially found the flower fairy to refine the elixir.

All signs indicate that "Qianlong" is preparing a big plan.

But he didn't know whether this secret letter was related to that plan.

"Where's the other one?"

"I suspect that 'Qianlong' might sell the information to other people." Sun Zhengqiu said seriously.

"You mean the Sifang Building?"

"possible."

Sun Zhengqiu explained: "I once carried out a mission with two 'Hidden Dragon Seeds' from Yuhua Xianmen ten days ago."

"The mission was to wipe out a group of bandits, but their target was their treasure trove of money."

Chen Yi raised his eyebrows and said, "You mean, Qianlong is short of money?"

The proceeds from selling intelligence and suppressing bandits are all for money.

Only when the "Qianlong" is short of money or needs to raise a large sum of money will they do everything they can.

"Yes, I guess that's what Qianlong is planning."

Lack of money, lack of money...

Chen Yi thought for a moment and said, "Reply and tell him that you have something to report in person."

Sun Zhengqiu was stunned for a moment, then he knelt on one knee and clasped his fists, saying, "Sir, are you planning to attack Qianlong?"

"Well," Chen Yi nodded and said with a smile, "I want to go meet them."

Ever since the time he was assassinated by "Qianlong", he has kept this name in mind.

The reason why he stayed until now was simply because he was not strong enough before.

But things are different now.

His swordsmanship has advanced further and reached the realm of Tongyou. In many situations, he can "defeat ten skills with one force" without having to worry too much.

"My subordinate understands."

Sun Zhengqiu lowered his head, a smile quietly appearing on the corner of his mouth.

He has waited for so long, and finally today has come. The young marquis is finally going to take action against the "Qianlong"!

"Did you just mention the 'Hidden Dragon Seed' of Yuhua Xianmen?"

When Chen Yi thought of the Yuhua Immortal Sect he had mentioned before, the image of Fairy Yun Ni, whom he had met once in Jiangnan Prefecture, emerged in his mind.

At that time, her cultivation had already reached the fifth level of Baodan realm, and perhaps her cultivation had already received an invitation to the Taizhou Mountain battlefield.

"My Lord, those two 'latent dragon seeds' are indeed from the Yuhua Immortal Sect."

"It has nothing to do with them. When you go to the capital city, go to Sifang Tower and ask Fairy Yun Ni about her current cultivation level."

Sun Zhengqiu was stunned again. He thought that the young marquis was going to attack the "Hidden Dragon Seed" of Yuhua Immortal Sect first.

I didn't expect that he would pay attention to Jiang Yunni.

Well, it seems that during that trip to Jiangnan Prefecture, the young marquis had a private transaction with the fairy Yun Ni.

"I've made note of it."

"Go."

After a while, when Sun Zhengqiu walked away, Chen Yi returned to Taixu Taoist Sect.

He asked about Jiang Yunni's cultivation level just on a spur of the moment basis.

If Jiang Yunni also received a call-up to the Taizhou Mountain battlefield, he could act as a helper for Zhan Hongxiu and Lu Cheng.

With Jiang Yunni's extraordinary talent in formation cultivation, I think she could provide some help to the eldest senior sister and second senior brother.

……

Two days later, Chen Yi met his second senior brother Lu Cheng in the mountains who had not returned for many years.

When he first saw him, he almost thought it was a disciple of the Beggars' Sect visiting.

It is true that Second Senior Brother Lu Cheng is extremely unkempt.

He did not wear his brand new Taixu Taoist robe, but instead wore a large coat made of animal skins, a pair of linen trousers that only reached his knees, and a pair of straw sandals on his feet.

Add to that the mess of hair on his head, with strands stuck together, and a face covered in stubble and dirt.

Anyone who sees this would probably call him the Nine-Pocket Elder, right?

With that look, it was impossible for Chen Yi to not recognize him.

Even Zhan Hongxiu, Ning Xue and several other fellow disciples who were familiar with him almost failed to recognize him.

Li Qingzhou recognized it.

From the way he put his hand on the Futian Sword, it is not difficult to see that he was going through a complicated ideological struggle in his heart at that time.

If Senior Brother Lu Cheng had not washed and dressed quickly, he would have had to report to Huangquan as soon as he returned to Jianfeng Mountain.

It’s time to say it or not.

After Brother Lu Cheng washed up and changed into his Taoist robe, he looked both handsome and cool.

The carefree and unrestrained spirit about him makes people's eyes light up.

At least Chen Yi felt that if he were to wander the world in the future, he would want to become a martial artist like Senior Brother Lu Cheng.

"Brother Chen Yi, I have heard of your great name a long time ago when I was down the mountain,"

Lu Cheng had a slightly darker complexion, but his smile was very bright. He laughed and said, "Now it seems that you are even more evil than the rumors say."

Chen Yi knew he was referring to the sword art, and replied with the same smile: "Brother, thank you for the compliment. It's all because of Master's good teaching."

Zhan Hongxiu: “…”

Ning Xue: “…”

Others may not know, but they know.

Since Chen Yi joined the sect, no one has ever taught him the way of swordsmanship, and he has never even met his master.

Zhan Hongxiu and Ning Xue looked at each other, then secretly glanced at Li Qingzhou not far away, and only breathed a sigh of relief when they saw that he did not react.

Lu Cheng touched his chin and muttered, "Master is a little partial. Before going over there, he did not forget to teach his little disciple the way of the sword." Just as he finished speaking, he heard Li Qingzhou's voice coming from the other side.

"Lu Cheng, I haven't seen you for a long time. I believe you have improved a lot in swordsmanship."

"Come, let the master take a look."

"??"

Lu Cheng looked at Zhan Hongxiu, Ning Xue and Chen Yi and asked, what's going on?
The three of them looked at each other and shook their heads in unison.

However, the expressions on their faces were extremely similar, both looking like they wanted to laugh but were trying to hold it back.

Chen Yi didn't expect that he just lifted Li Qingzhou subconsciously, but Lu Cheng actually believed it.

The result is self-evident.

In less than an incense stick of time, Lu Cheng came back in a daze, holding his yellow bamboo sword.

Most of his waist-length hair was shaved off, leaving it shoulder-length.

"Why is that? Why?"

"Pfft haha..."

When Zhan Hongxiu saw his expression, she couldn't help laughing anymore.

Of course, Chen Yi also laughed.

But he was very cunning and slipped away while laughing.

So much so that Lu Cheng, who learned the truth from Ning Xue, tried to find him but failed and ended up laughing at himself for being so stupid.

After this incident, after Lu Cheng returned, he quickly became familiar with many of his fellow disciples on Jianfeng Mountain.

Especially my two junior sisters Hua Youxiang and Li Mingyue.

As soon as they finished their training, they would take Zhan Hongxiu and four bottles of good wine to find Lu Cheng and ask him about his travels in the martial arts world.

Every time this happened, Chen Yi would come over and listen to the interesting stories about Second Senior Brother Lu Cheng’s travels in the mountains.

"It's not really that interesting, but it's quite dangerous and rewarding."

Lu Cheng is very good at conversation and can describe some of his most impressive experiences in a very vivid way.

"The first year I came down from the mountain, I traveled all the way south from Jiangnan Prefecture all the way to the southern barbarian region."

"I originally thought that the people there were difficult to get along with, but when I got there, I found that most of the barbarians were generous and hospitable."

"As long as outsiders don't cause trouble there and have no bad intentions, they are happy and welcome."

Lu Cheng smiled and said, "I stayed there for a year and made many friends. They are all famous hunters in the local area."

“Sometimes, I would go hunting in the mountains with them.”

"It's different from ours. When the barbarians talk about hunting, they're not hunting wild beasts, but monsters."

"Demon?" Hua Youxiang widened her eyes and subconsciously took a sip of wine. "It's scary, right?"

"I was also shocked the first time, but I got used to it after doing it many times."

Lu Cheng pulled out a necklace full of teeth hanging from his neck and said, "This is my trophy."

"The largest one is the fang of a hundred-year-old demon python."

"So small?" Li Mingyue looked at it suspiciously.

Zhan Hongxiu explained with a smile: "Your second brother should have only cut off the tip of the tooth."

Lu Cheng nodded and said with a smile: "The hundred-year-old demon python is nearly a hundred feet long, and its fangs are three feet long. I dare not hang it around my neck."

"in addition……"

Afterwards, Lu Cheng briefly talked about the feud between the Southern Barbarians and the demons, which also included some information about the Southern Barbarians Sect and King Zhennan Gongye Jiahong.

Most of them are summaries, and more of them talk about his personal experiences.

Chen Yi listened quietly at the side, not saying much, just treating it as a story.

He was not very interested in the affairs of the martial arts world, but was interested in the customs and scenery of various places in the Wei Dynasty.

If he were to travel around the world, he would probably only go to famous mountains and rivers.

See the scenery along the way, listen to local stories, and experience the different styles of different places.

However, happy days are always short-lived.

Half a month after Lu Cheng returned to Jianfeng Mountain, when there was still a month before the sect's minor examination, he and Zhan Hongxiu began to stay in the Taoist temple in the back mountains.

Chen Yi knew that Li Qingzhou must have given special instructions to Zhan Hongxiu and Lu Cheng before they went to the Taizhou Mountain battlefield.

He had expected this, so he wasn't surprised.

Fortunately, he had already received the things that Sun Zhengqiu had asked him to prepare, so he called Ning Xue, Hua Youxiang and other fellow disciples to help him set up the things.

In fact, Chen Yi did nothing else. He just prepared a unique farewell banquet for Zhan Hongxiu, Lu Cheng and others.

It took two days to decorate the entire Jianfeng Mountain in a colorful way.

It is somewhat similar to the Lantern Festival in the city below the mountain, but more distinctive.

More importantly, Chen Yi also prepared a huge copper stove and started a fire early to make thick bone soup.

Nothing is better for late winter weather than a copper oven hot pot.

Nothing can dilute the sadness of parting in everyone's hearts better than gathering together to eat, drink, talk and laugh.

In addition, there is Jeju Prefecture’s famous wine, which is guaranteed to satisfy Zhan Hongxiu and Lu Cheng.

everything's ready.

Ning Xue looked at the changed appearance of Jianfeng Mountain, feeling a little sad but also somewhat relieved.

"Junior brother is thoughtful."

Chen Yi shook his head. "It's nothing."

Compared with the decades of practice of Zhan Hongxiu and Lu Cheng, the occasional joy is really nothing.

Or.

Most of those who were recruited to the Taizhou Mountain battlefield were in the same situation as Zhan Hongxiu and his group.

He started practicing martial arts since childhood, relying on his talent and hard work, and racing against time to meet the requirements before the age of thirty.

Unless they are like Senior Brother Lu Cheng, traveling around while practicing and improving themselves, their journey will definitely be boring.

If it were Chen Yi himself, he would also find practicing boring if he were not surrounded by Lin Xueru, Du Yanqing siblings, Hua Xianzi sisters, and Wang Yongnian.

That's why he wanted to make Zhan Hongxiu and Lu Cheng happy before they left.

"I hope Senior Sister and Second Brother are safe and sound." Ning Xue turned her head and said softly.

"Most definitely."

Chen Yi comforted her, but he was thinking about Jiang Yunni's affairs in his heart.

Sun Zhengqiu asked for information about the Fairy Yun Ni from Sifang Tower.

As expected, her cultivation had risen to the lower stage of the third-grade Tianhe realm, barely meeting the recruitment requirements for the Taizhou Mountain battlefield.

After learning about this, Chen Yi asked Sun Zhengqiu to send a letter over.

And soon, he received a reply from Fairy Yun Ni.

Chen Yi felt a little strange when he thought about the content of the reply letter - the tone of the reply letter was very wrong.

"Senior, you finally remembered Yun Ni. I thought you had forgotten about Yun Ni."

Just this one sentence almost made Chen Yi collapse.

What's going on with this resentful tone?

"I dare not disobey the senior's suggestion. When I get there, I will take the initiative to contact Senior Sister Zhan and Senior Brother Lu."

"However, in order to prove your identity, please give Yun Ni a token so that Yun Ni can gain the trust of Senior Sister Zhan."

"Yun Ni went ahead and waited for the senior there."

Both the token and the word "wait" behind it made Chen Yi feel weird.

He just took care of Ye Lin, the rich second-generation guy, so why did it make him act like he did something he shouldn't have done to Jiang Yunni?
The most important thing is that he was only six years old at the time.

However, after thinking about it, Chen Yi still found a token and asked Sun Zhengqiu to give it to Jiang Yunni.

No matter how you look at it, this can be considered as finding a helper for Zhan Hongxiu and others.

"So, I must have thought too much."

definitely is!

(End of this chapter)