I can only beat noobs.

Chapter 107 Am I going blind?

As the competition progressed and more and more people were eliminated, the public's enthusiasm grew, and almost everyone in the city was talking about it.

By the fifth day, there were fewer than thirty contestants left, and the final winner would be decided the next day.

"It's just a fight between some third-rate martial artists from humble backgrounds, what's so interesting about that?"

Zhou Weihao was puzzled by this. Several years ago, he had witnessed a battle between two Rank 3 experts in Jiangzhou, but it hadn't caused such a sensation.

As soon as I stepped outside, everyone I met was talking about this.

Chen Ming laughed and said, "For ordinary people, they can't even see the fight between martial artists of the sixth rank or above clearly. On the contrary, they find the fights between low-rank martial artists very interesting."

Actually, this is the same as a talent show. People in this era have never seen such a scene before. Naturally, they burst out with unprecedented enthusiasm, which infected others and made it feel like a festival.

People from privileged families like Zhou Weihao naturally couldn't understand it. Ultimately, it boils down to the ignorance of the common people.

The two were drinking and chatting in a private room at Zuixianlou Restaurant.

Chen Ming suddenly asked, "Do you know about the Demon Child of the Blood Demon Sect?"

“You’ve come to the right person.” Zhou Weihao downed a glass of wine and said smugly, “When I went back this time, I specifically asked the elders in my family about the Blood Demon Sect.”

Chen Ming poured him a drink, "Tell me in detail."

"Over thousands of years, the Longevity Cult has been destroyed so many times, so why has it always been able to rise from the ashes? The secret lies in the transmission of its cultivation methods. No one knows how the Longevity Cult has been passed down. In any case, even if all the disciples of the Longevity Cult are killed, new successors will always appear in a few decades or a few hundred years."

"Moreover, once a successor of the Longevity Cult is reborn, there is often more than one. Such a person who possesses the demonic arts of the Longevity Cult is called a Demon Child."

"In order to gain assistance and distract others, these demons often spread their techniques, naturally forming a force."

"These demonic offspring often kill each other, leaving only one survivor. Once that person breaks through to the first rank or above, they become the current Demon Lord."

Chen Ming learned something new: "So that's how it is."

As they were talking, they suddenly heard a loud bang, the ground shook, and even the drinks on the table were knocked over.

He was startled. "What happened? Was it an earthquake?"

Zhou Weihao exclaimed, "It's not an earthquake, it's a third-grade expert making a move! He's nearby."

Third grade?

Chen Ming's expression changed. Was the destructive power of a third-grade expert really that exaggerated?
The noise just now was like a cannonball exploding nearby.

"Quick, get out of here."

Zhou Weihao burst through the window and flew off in the opposite direction of the sound.

If a third-grade expert makes a move, you should definitely run as far away as possible.

Chen Ming reacted quickly and ran after him.

The two leaped away across the rooftop. Chen Ming glanced back in the direction from which the sound came and vaguely saw a cyan figure. Immediately afterward, a dazzling sword light exploded.

Don't look—

Zhou Weihai's warning came to Chen Ming's ears, but it was too late. Chen Ming felt as if his eyes had been pierced by the sword light, and he could see nothing after a sharp pain.

"You dare to look directly at the sword intent of a third-grade expert? Don't you value your life?"

Didn't you tell me earlier?
Chen Ming kept his eyes tightly shut, not daring to open them again, and asked, "Won't I go blind like this?"

"Luckily, it's far away. Let's get out of here first."

Zhou Weihao grabbed him and ran.

……

Half an hour later, the pain in Chen Ming's eyes began to subside, but he still dared not open his eyes, as it would sting and bring tears to his eyes.

The good news is that he saved his eyes and didn't go blind.

Zhou Weihao examined him and said, "Rest more these next few days, you should be fine. Remember next time, if you're fighting a third-grade expert, run as far away as possible, don't even look at them. If you encounter someone who has cultivated sword intent, even a glance could kill you."

Chen Ming said with lingering fear, "A third-grade expert is actually this terrifying?"

At the time, I was at least tens of meters away, and just one glance almost blinded me.

Zhou Weihao patiently explained, "Of course, not all third-rank cultivators can cultivate sword intent like Admiral Zhao. There might not be one in ten people with such talent."

How did you know that was Lord Zhao?

"In Qingfeng City, besides Lord Zhao, who else is a third-rank official? I wonder what kind of person he is that could make him personally take action."

Chen Ming's heart skipped a beat; he had probably guessed it.

The only person Zhao Shouchang could personally intervene with was that demon prince from the Blood Demon Sect.

This demon prince is really good at hiding. The last Blood Demon Sect disciple was captured seven or eight days ago, and he's only been caught now.

Since this person is hiding in Qingfeng City, his strength should not exceed the third rank. Zhao Shouchang will definitely not let him escape if he takes action personally.

From now on, I should be safe. I no longer need to worry about being attacked by the Blood Demon Sect.

……

Zhou Weihao personally escorted Chen Ming home, explained to his family how his eye was injured, and left without lingering.

Chen Rui quickly received the news and rushed back. He personally examined his younger brother's eyes, but was still worried, so he went out to fetch a doctor himself.

By the time he arrived with the doctor, it was almost evening.

Chen Ming sat in a chair, with Chunxiang and Xiaxiang attending to him closely. Although he was temporarily blind, his five senses were sharp, and he wouldn't experience much inconvenience after a little adjustment.

However, Chunxiang and Xiaxiang refused to leave him alone there no matter what.

Chen Ming let them do as they pleased.

Until he heard two footsteps coming from outside. One of them was his elder brother Chen Rui's, and the other footsteps were firm and powerful, indicating that he was a martial artist.

Then, the voice of the eldest brother, Chen Rui, was heard, "Dr. Wang, please take a look at my brother's eyes."

"Ah."

The other person responded and stepped forward to lift Chen Ming's eyelids to examine him carefully.

Chen Ming could only make out a blurry figure. However, judging from the roughness of the other person's fingers, they were already quite old.

Chen Rui asked anxiously, "Doctor, how is it?"

An aged voice rang out, “It’s nothing serious. Send someone with me back to get the medicine. Wrap it in a cloth strip, soak it in hot water, and apply it as a hot compress to his eyes twice a day. He should recover in just three days.”

"Thank you, Doctor Wang."

"Manager Chen, you're too kind. I'll take my leave now."

"Uncle Tian, ​​take Doctor Wang back and get the medicine."

"Yes."

……

When Chen Rui returned, Chen Ming casually asked, "Is this Doctor Wang's medical skill very good?"

Chen Rui said, "Dr. Wang is a regular customer of our pharmacy. Most of his medicinal herbs come from us. Although he is highly skilled, he has a strange temper. He only charges a small consultation fee for treating poor people, but he charges a lot for treating rich people. Moreover, he never goes out to make house calls."

Chen Ming laughed, "I've invited them all over for you without having to go out for a consultation. You have a lot of influence."

“A few months ago, a young man learned from somewhere that he was a good doctor and went to him for treatment. When it came time to pay the consultation fee, he thought it was too high and smashed up the shop in a fit of anger. I happened to be passing by and couldn’t stand it, so I helped him out.”

"I see. You know quite a few doctors, right? Why did you choose him?"

"Actually, there are many doctors with excellent medical skills, but when it comes to medical ethics... I still trust him."

Having run a pharmacy for so many years, Chen Rui's main customers were all doctors. He naturally knew exactly which pharmacies used the best herbs and which doctors had the best medical ethics.

Chen Ming nodded, "Big Brother is indeed very thoughtful."

He suddenly realized that he actually had quite a few enemies. The Chen family had risen too quickly, and they must have taken away the benefits that originally belonged to others. There were probably many people who didn't like him.

What if a doctor were to do something malicious and ruin his eyes? Even if the doctor were killed afterwards, it wouldn't make a difference.

Better safe than sorry.

He felt that he also needed to learn some medical skills.

……

Two days passed in the blink of an eye, and Chen Ming's eyes had almost recovered. That Doctor Wang was indeed highly skilled, and the medicine he used was quite effective.

The apprenticeship competition also determined the final winner.

That afternoon, Zhang Mingyu happened to come to visit him and said with emotion, "Two ninth-rank, four eighth-rank, and four seventh-rank. In front of countless people, they became disciples of third-rank experts and thus rose to prominence."

His tone was tinged with envy.

Chen Ming had just removed the bandages, and his vision had recovered to 90%, but he still occasionally felt a slight stinging sensation and couldn't help but want to rub his eyes.

He said, "Actually, with your ability, you also have a chance to make it into the top four."

To be honest, Zhang Mingyu was somewhat surprised that he didn't sign up.

Zhang Mingyu resolutely replied, "A teacher for a day is a father for life. I will never take another teacher in my life."

Chen Ming admired this integrity.

Zhang Mingyu added, "Junior Brother Li is different; he was only a nominal disciple. I am happy for him that he has been able to become a disciple of Senior Golden Knife."

The junior brother Li he mentioned was Li Qingchang, who had a good relationship with Wang Mingkai and Gu Junrong.

Almost everyone in the Huo family signed up, but in the end, only Li Qingchang made it to the end and successfully became a disciple of a third-rank expert.

These ten people have now become idols for almost the entire nation, their fame surpassing even that of Chen Ming, the youngest sixth-rank official. They are truly top-tier celebrities!
Zhang Mingyu looked at Chen Ming and said, "Junior brother, actually, with your talent, as long as you're willing, you could become a disciple of those two third-rank masters. I believe they wouldn't refuse, would they?"

This is the second person to ask him this question.

Chen Ming smiled and said, "It's not that I don't want to, but that I can't."

"I see……"

Zhang Mingyu suddenly realized something, as if he understood something.

Chen Ming didn't know what he had figured out, but he wouldn't answer this kind of question directly.

As they were chatting, suddenly footsteps sounded outside, and a group of people barged in with murderous intent. They were from the Six Doors, and the leader, dressed in blue robes, was a patrol officer. He asked with a menacing look, "Are you Chen Ming?"

Chen Ming could tell at a glance that the visitor was up to no good, but he wasn't in a hurry and said, "That's me."

The patrolman in blue shouted, "Arrest him!"

(End of this chapter)