Chaotic World of Martial Arts: I Have a Spirit Pearl of Desire

"Will it work?" Chen You asked, frowning.

The waiter hesitated for a moment, then slapped his thigh and said, "Alright, considering you're a distinguished person from a martial arts school, let's just consider it making friends. Twenty-two taels it is!"

Chen You took out some silver from his pocket.

After exchanging money, getting the horses harnessed and the cart ready, they did a thorough inspection.

After confirming that everything was alright, he sat on the carriage shaft, shook the reins, and slowly drove the newly bought carriage home.

With this vehicle, tomorrow's move will not only be easier, but also much more presentable.

After buying the carriages and horses, Chen You drove back.

When he passed a familiar pharmacy, he stopped his car and went inside.

I spent several tens of coins to buy several packets of herbs to treat the horses' colds.

Then, he picked out several bundles of high-quality cooked fodder mixed with soybeans and alfalfa from the grain and fodder shop next door and tied them securely to the back of the carriage.

Only then did he set off, satisfied, heading towards the village on the outskirts of the city.

When the new horse-drawn carriage with its blue tarpaulin roof and sturdy wooden frame slowly drove into the village entrance, the once quiet village instantly erupted in excitement!

"Good heavens! Look! That's...that's a carriage?!"

"It's Chen You! Chen You bought a carriage!!"

Under the old locust tree at the village entrance, several women who were chatting suddenly stood up, their eyes wide open.

The men working in the fields straightened up, staring in astonishment at the gleaming red-maned horse and the brand-new carriage.

In this impoverished village where even oxcarts were a rarity, the news that Chen You had bought a horse-drawn carriage was as shocking as if a young man in the village had suddenly driven home a brand-new Mercedes-Benz in his previous life!

In an instant, the entire village entrance was surrounded by a crowd of people, and envious and amazed gazes all fell on Chen You, who was sitting on the carriage shaft.

"How much silver will this cost? Probably several tens of taels!"

"Tsk tsk, this kid from the Chen family has really struck it rich! Their ancestors' graves are emitting auspicious smoke!"

"Brother You! Brother You!"

In the crowd, Chen You's childhood friend Niu Er was running barefoot down the ridge of the field.

He wiped the sweat from his face, his expression devoid of any jealousy, only genuine excitement.

Niu Er grabbed the reins and cheerfully led the horse up for Chen You, loudly congratulating him, "Brother You, you're so impressive! This horse looks really spirited, and this carriage must be more comfortable than the county magistrate's sedan chair! Who in our village will dare to look down on you from now on?!"

Listening to his childhood friend's heartfelt congratulations and seeing the villagers' awe and envy, Chen You smiled, jumped off the cart, patted Niu Er on the shoulder, and handed him a bag of pastries he had just bought.

"This is for you. Try it with your husband later!"

"Thank you, Brother You!"

"Come to my house for dinner later, I have something to tell you."

We're moving tomorrow! I probably won't be coming back to this ancestral home much in the future! My parents' graves and this ancestral home both need someone to look after them!

And Niu Er is a perfect fit!

Before the carriage even arrived at the door, the Xu sisters, Qiuxue and Yue, had already learned of Chen You's joyous occasion of buying a carriage from their familiar neighbors.

"Sister, hurry! Brother You is back with the carriage!!"

Xu Yue's clear voice was full of excitement as she pulled Xu Qiuxue along, jogging all the way out of the courtyard to greet them.

The moment they saw it, the little girl's eyes lit up as she stared at the spirited red-maned horse and the brand-new carriage. She clapped her hands and cheered, "Wow! We really have a carriage! I can ride in one when I go out now!"

Xu Qiuxue stepped forward and looked at the strong, shiny red horse. Although a hint of joy flashed in her eyes, there was more worry than joy.

She gently stroked the horse's back, turned to look at Chen You, and asked softly, "Why did you suddenly decide to buy a carriage? Are you... going on a long trip?"

"Yes, a long trip!" Chen You parked the car, patted the dust off his hands, and wore a gentle smile.

Upon hearing the words "going on a long trip," Xu Qiuxue's heart tightened slightly, and her fingers unconsciously clenched the hem of her clothes as she nervously asked, "Where are you going? Is it far?"

"The inner city!" Chen You chuckled at her nervous expression and explained simply, "We'll move there together tomorrow after we've packed our things."

"What?! The inner city?! Moving there?! Is this a relocation???"

The two sisters froze on the spot, their four beautiful eyes widening in disbelief.

That's the inner city. For ordinary people like them who struggle to make ends meet, the inner city is a wealthy and stable place that they can only dream of. Chen You actually wants to move them there.

How is that possible?

"What's wrong? Don't you believe me?" Chen You asked with a smile.

"What happened?"

Chen You briefly recounted what happened at today's "temporary posting meeting".

"I see. The Luo family is really generous in trying to recruit you."

Xu Qiuxue smiled gently.

My man is really capable.

"Go prepare dinner; I'm having a drink with Niu Er's family tonight!"

"Okay, I'll go right away."

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Eleven days after Fang Zheng's death.

That morning, before the thick fog had dissipated, my childhood friend Niu Er and his family arrived early to help.

Chen You carefully gathered all the quilts, winter clothes, and other odds and ends from her home and neatly stacked them inside the carriage.

As for those bulky tables, chairs, benches, pots, and pans, he didn't take a single one!

Because the new house in the inner city already had all these items.

Amidst the villagers' farewells, tinged with envy and reluctance, Chen You flicked the reins, and the carriage swayed away from the peaceful little village that held so many of his memories, heading towards the inner city.

Upon arriving at the entrance of the martial arts school, Senior Sister Luo Yan had been waiting for a long time.

As soon as she saw the carriage approaching, she stepped forward to greet it.

"Junior brother."

"Senior sister, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting." Chen You reined in his horse and bowed with clasped hands.

"It's alright, let me take you to the new house now!"

Luo Yan smiled slightly, then her gaze fell on the two sisters, Xu Qiuxue and Xu Yue, who were sitting on the edge of the car. She nodded gently in acknowledgment.

Before this, she had already heard Chen You mention the matter of his family.

Guided by Luo Yan, the carriage soon arrived at Huaning Street in the inner city.

This place is right next to a bustling farmers' market, surrounded by lively chatter and a vibrant atmosphere, making it extremely convenient to buy groceries and other necessities.

The carriage stopped in front of a small courtyard with blue bricks facing the street; this was Chen You's new home.

Pushing open the thick, black lacquered wooden door, you are greeted by a clean and tidy square courtyard.

A stable was built on the left side of the yard to provide shelter from the wind and rain, which was just right for housing the newly purchased red horse.

In the center of the courtyard stands a blue stone well, the water of which is crystal clear and very convenient to draw water from.

The courtyard has three bright main rooms facing north, which are not only well-ventilated and well-lit, but also fully equipped with tables, chairs and beds.

In the back building, the spacious kitchen and the clean outhouse were separate, and even firewood was piled up in a corner in advance.

Although this house is not luxurious, it is small but complete, and it exudes warmth and convenience, far superior to the dilapidated mud house outside the city.

Most importantly, the inner city is very safe!!

For example, back in the village, it was only when Chen You gained strength that he dealt with the thugs and gang members in the village one by one.

Otherwise, the trouble will be endless!!

The inner city was inhabited by the families of officials, landlords, and gentry.

They would absolutely not allow any trouble to break out in the inner city.

Xu Yue and Xu Qiuxue fell in love with this place at first sight.

Xu Qiuxue went straight to the spacious kitchen.

She pushed open the door and went inside, only to find that the stove was spotless, and the cutting board and kitchen knife were all there.

Even the rice and flour bins were filled to the brim, and dry firewood was neatly stacked in the corner of the stove.

This meticulous preparation filled Xu Qiuxue's eyes with joy.

The lively Xu Yue excitedly ran to the well.

Beside the well stands a century-old tree with lush foliage, its dense canopy like a giant umbrella, completely shading most of the courtyard.

Just imagine how pleasant it would be to sit here and enjoy the cool air on a summer's day!

"How is it?" Luo Yan asked Chen You with a smile, looking at the two sisters' delighted expressions.

"It's a great place, thank you so much, senior sister." Chen You's gratitude came from the bottom of her heart.

In the inner city, acquiring such a well-located, well-equipped, and quiet residence requires more than just money; it all depends on Luo Yan's connections.

"You'll have to treat me to dinner later," Luo Yan joked.

"That's for sure." Hearing this, Xu Qiuxue took the initiative to walk over and said gently, "How about tonight? I'll prepare a table of home-style dishes. If Miss Luo doesn't mind, please stay tonight and try my cooking."

Luo Yan smiled and nodded in agreement, "Then I'll be in for a treat." Then, her expression turned serious, and she said to Chen You, "Junior brother, let's go to my house now. You can choose the family cultivation technique I promised you."

"it is good."

After settling the two sisters in, Chen You followed Luo Yan out the door.

Upon arriving at the Luo family, Chen Youcai truly experienced the profound heritage of the inner city's aristocratic families.

The inner courtyard of the Luo family mansion is extremely large, with artificial hills and flowing water, and winding corridors.

The courtyard was deep and secluded. Along the way, one could see maids hurrying about but being extremely well-behaved, as well as shrewd guards with bulging temples and a hidden glint in their eyes.

When these servants and guards saw Luo Yan, they all bowed deeply and showed the utmost respect.

Along the way, Luo Yan led Chen You through corridors and buildings, gently introducing the characteristics of her family's martial arts techniques: "Although our Luo family is known for the 'Thunderbolt Force,' our library also contains many unorthodox but extremely powerful techniques. For example, the speed-oriented 'Eight Steps to Catch the Cicada,' the defensive 'Iron Armor Skill,' and the offensive 'Pure Yang Skill.' When you choose later, you must select according to your own qi and blood circulation characteristics..."

"However, my suggestion is to choose the Pure Yang Technique!!"

At this moment, Chen You saw the desire in Luo Yan's body.

Earlier, Luo Yan seemed to have realized that it was he who saved her!

Therefore, my favorability towards her increased at that time, and thus I was able to see her desires.

[Desire 1: I really want to ask you in person if you were the one who saved her! (Completing this will earn you 30 Desire Points.)]