Honey, you didn’t really drugged me, did you?

Chapter 103: Chapter 98 Su Yunjin: Husband, don’t be like this

Watching the intelligence refreshed, Chen Jie fell into deep thought.

Today’s intelligence was quite substantial. First of all, Big Ship Leader Zhao Xun, that snitch, ran to the county city and went to the Fishing Guild seeking support from his brother-in-law.

However, the Manager didn’t really want to deal with his mess, but Zhao’s sister intervened.

And the Manager was very fond of his sister, so he wanted to protect Zhao Xun.

But Chen Jie didn’t believe he could protect him. Wu Zhong was no ordinary man; he was the son-in-law of Doctor Bai, who held his own identity within the Fishing Guild.

This elder predecessor was a figure from the previous generation, who had extensive connections in the Fishing Guild. Could messing with his son-in-law be easily overlooked?

That probably wasn’t possible, unless Wu Zhong didn’t pursue the matter. But would Wu Zhong let it go?

Chen Jie thought it unlikely.

The second piece of intelligence was about Second Ship Leader Li Sanding, an old-timer almost the same age as Wu Zhong, who surprisingly also wanted to fight for Wu Zhong in the upcoming Land Officer Competition to gain an opportunity to make his presence known among the higher-ups.

This idea coincided with Chen Jie’s own ambitions. It was undeniable; there were no fools in this world, everyone had an aspiring heart.

If there was an opportunity, who wouldn’t want to climb higher? He thought similarly, and so did the Second Ship Leader.

But Yu Biao wasn’t so easy to deal with.

The third piece of intelligence was that Yu Biao set up a memorial hall for San Liu and narrowed down the range of suspects, including himself. This didn’t surprise Chen Jie, nor did he think he could hide for much longer.

Or rather, he had never planned to hide for very long. At the time of the Land Officer Competition, as long as he showed a bit of his capability, Yu Biao would definitely confirm that he was the one who killed San Liu.

What followed would likely be a fight to the death.

Therefore, he must find a way to take him down in the arena, because once that poisonous snake left the arena, what awaited him would likely not be these visible tactics alone.

Moreover, from the fourth piece of intelligence, it appeared that Yu Biao exchanged for a Flesh Condensing Pill with a disciple from the Inner Hall of Guild Cao, which could help him enter the Refining Body Realm within three days.

That was currently the most important piece of news. If Yu Biao entered the Refining Body Realm, then he himself would be in danger.

With his current strength, using the Water Manipulation Palm in combination with Yang Chun Skill, he could contend with Yu Biao. He couldn’t say he would win, but at least he wouldn’t lose too miserably. But now that Yu Biao had advanced, his own power was still trapped in the Skin Buff Realm.

The chances of defeating him were very slim.

Furthermore, he dared not use his Water Manipulation Palm openly and had to conceal it within the Surging Wave Palm, meaning he could only unleash about sixty percent of its combat power.

This level of Water Manipulation Palm was only slightly better than Yu Biao’s Heart Shattering Palm and did not provide a decisive advantage.

If he added Internal Cultivation Methods and Yang Chun Skill, he could suppress the opponent in terms of technique, but his opponent’s realm had now increased.

There’s a saying, One Power Defeats Ten Skills; when the realm is enough to overpower the opponent, it isn’t something that can be easily compensated for with technique.

Thus, to win against Yu Biao in the ring, or even to kill him on the spot while concealing his abilities, he also had to reach the Refining Body Realm; only then would he have a sure chance of victory.

Thinking about this, Chen Jie turned his attention to the fifth piece of intelligence.

Ever since his intelligence system upgraded, Chen Jie had acquired a new function, which was to use a strong thought to specifically acquire an intelligence.

This might just be what they call, “where there’s a will, there’s a way.”

Thus, he saved this opportunity for that elusive Bull Horn Shrimp that even Yu Biao couldn’t catch!

In Martial Arts, there are four key principles: wealth, partner, method, and environment.

Wealth: it means needing financial support. Martial Artists wanting to maintain their vitality must consume meat or potent medicines.

And in this era, having enough meat and medicines meant needing a lot of money.

Partner: This does not refer to a wife, but a person who aids in your Martial Arts practice, such as mentors or fellow disciples, meaning, one must often interact and share insights with others.

Method: It’s easy to understand, refers to the methods, that is, secret martial arts manuals, which are vital. Chen Jie practicing the Water Manipulation Palm compared to only knowing the Grand Ancestor Long Fist would be two different people.

Environment: This can be understood as the surroundings, which includes two aspects: people, which means if you are in an environment where everyone practices martial arts, you might progress faster.

Just like studying, it’s influenced by the people around you.

The second aspect refers to special environments, such as places where spiritual energy gathers, extreme yin places, extreme yang places; these are prepared for great masters. Chen Jie at his current level couldn’t even come into contact with these.

Now, Chen Jie had advantages in partnership and method.

Partner: Earlier there was Ni Wenjun deeply guiding him, later there was Wu Hong guiding him unreservedly.

Method: Yang Chun Skill, Water Manipulation Palm, both were first-class martial arts secrets of the Energy Transformation Level.

Environment: Currently, it had little impact on Chen Jie.

So, if Chen Jie wanted to progress quickly, he could only put efforts in wealth, needing replenishment.

And the best replenishment for him right now was firstly Blood Ganoderma, an absolutely high-grade item, but Uncle Zhong used it for his life-saving, Brother Hong used it for healing, so he himself couldn’t meddle with it.

Thus, Chen Jie could only set his sights on that elusive Bull Horn Shrimp.

However, this piece of intelligence was still too low-level; the information provided did not include the specific location of the fish, only mentioning that it was near Reed Marsh.

Reed Marsh was huge; it wouldn’t be easy for him to find it on his own.

Well, he could only wait and see. He would use the intelligence again tonight to see if he could further narrow down the specific location of the Bull Horn Shrimp.

Or obtain more information about the Bull Horn Shrimp.

Chen Jie knew there was no hurry now since being anxious was useless. Yu Biao’s advancement to Refining Body Realm was already set in stone; he couldn’t change that, so now all he could do was to prepare himself, and wait for the right moment!

Thinking thus, Chen Jie arose from the bed, planning to limber up in the courtyard and practice his hand techniques.

But his movement startled Su Yunjin, who had been sleeping with her head on his arm.

The woman opened her eyes and looked at Chen Jie preparing to get up.

“husband…”

“Did I wake you?”

“husband, where are you going?”

“Can’t sleep, going out for some boxing.”

Hearing this, Su Yunjin slowly got up and looked at Chen Jie, “husband…”

“Hmm?”

Chen Jie looked at her, and after a moment of silence, Su Yunjin said, “You shouldn’t overexert yourself.”

“It’s fine, you go back to sleep.”

Chen Jie steadied his wife’s forehead and gave her a kiss.

“husband!”

Chen Jie turned around, and Su Yunjin hugged him from behind. Chen Jie could feel the warmth behind him and gently patted her hand, “It’s okay, husband is fine.”

“Husband, it’s all Yunjin’s fault for being useless. I can’t help my husband and even drag him down.”

Su Yunjin said, blaming herself.

She understood that she had become Chen Jie’s weakness. If Guild Cao targeted Chen Jie, she would be a burden to him.

And Guild Cao was indeed formidable. Even Yu Biao’s notoriety in Xiantao Town could silence crying children. She understood the immense pressure her husband was under.

Chen Jie could also understand his wife’s sentiments. “Yunjin, don’t take everything upon yourself. It’s me who didn’t want to live a mediocre life, and that’s why I have stirred up so many troubles. If we talk about burdening anyone, it might be me who has burdened you.”

“You should be teaching our children at this age, not living a life of hiding here and there…”

“No, husband, I am willing to. ‘Marry a chicken, follow the chicken; marry a dog, follow the dog.’ I should share the burdens since I enjoy the prosperous life you bring me. I only hate that my heart is willing, but my strength falls short and I can’t help you at all.”

“How could that be? Don’t you help me before we go to sleep?”

Chen Jie joked.

Su Yunjin’s face blushed immediately, “Don’t say those things… I mean dealing with Master Yu, not Yu Biao.”

“That Yu Biao is very formidable, is he?”

Su Yunjin asked worriedly, leaning on Chen Jie’s back.

Chen Jie turned, putting his hands on his wife’s shoulders, “Wife, trust me, I can handle it.”

His gaze comforted her, and after a long moment of eye contact, she gently nodded.

Chen Jie kissed her again, “Husband is off to practice.”

She nodded gently.

As the man reached the door, she suddenly spoke, “Husband.”

“Hmm?”

He turned back, and she said with determination, “Husband, if one day, your enemies capture me, or Ruirui, promise me you won’t worry about us. You must prioritize your own life above everything else!”

“Silly girl, why harbor such chaotic thoughts?”

Chen Jie stood stunned in place, saying affectionately.

“I’m not thinking chaotically, husband, promise me…”

She sought a firm answer in his eyes.

With a smile, he reassured her, “You, really, don’t worry. With your husband here, that day will never come. Go to sleep.”

Chen Jie smiled, closed the room door, and leaned against it with clenched hands.

His face bore an expression difficult to describe.

He was still not strong enough. Only by becoming stronger could he protect his family. Yunjin was right; what would he do if someone actually captured them one day?

To become stronger, he needed to be so formidable that no one would dare threaten him with his family!

Chen Jie clenched his fists and went out to the courtyard to practice his punches, palm strikes, and strengthen his muscles and bones.@@novelbin@@

Meanwhile, inside the house, Su Yunjin got out of bed, opened the window, and watched Chen Jie practicing his punches, sighing.

The path her man chose to walk could potentially make her his weakness. She didn’t want to become his burden or cause him to make sacrifices for her.

What to do? What to do?

As Su Yunjin pondered, her gaze suddenly became resolute.

To avoid becoming his burden, she mustn’t rely on external protection but must become formidable herself.

She decided she also needed to learn martial arts.

Not to become extremely powerful, but at least to be able to defend herself and not distract her husband.

But she didn’t know martial arts; could she ask her husband to teach her?

Perhaps not; she shouldn’t distract him now.

Wait, her husband had taught her something.

Yes, that breathing method, the one only the daughters-in-law of the Chen family could learn.

She had also practiced it occasionally and found it greatly improved her health and vitality. Could it be? Could this also be a form of martial arts?

Su Yunjin’s eyes brightened.

Right, she would start by mastering this breathing method, making it second nature!

Su Yunjin gritted her teeth and made up her mind.

She was a smart and resilient woman. Once, when she disappointed her father with her studies, she had stayed awake for two days and two nights memorizing half of the Analects.

Afterward, she memorized everything her father assigned her, no matter what it was.

Eventually, she could recite almost every book in her father’s study. Her father even remarked that if the imperial examination were to be reopened for women, she might well become the first female scholar.

It shows how tough Su Yunjin was.

Now, Su Yunjin was determined. She planned to turn the breathing method into a reflex.

Thinking this, she began to secretly cultivate.

Outside, Chen Jie was vigorously practicing his punches, internally cultivating the Yang Chun Skill, integrating both internal and external training.

Inside, his wife, infused with the energy of the universe, aimed to master the breathing method to great success, although she did not know its full purpose, that did not hinder her practice.

Thus, inside and outside the house, the two diligently worked.

Meanwhile, the Bai family was also stirred by the sounds of Chen Jie practicing outside.

Doctor Bai opened the window, looked, and admiration appeared in his eyes. He then closed the wooden window.

Mrs. Bai then mockingly said to Wu Zhong outside, “Jiu Si, training so hard in the middle of the night. If you had been this diligent back then, you wouldn’t have been beaten so badly.”

Wu Zhong chuckled, “Back then, with beauties by my side, who would train during the night? Young people don’t understand the value of a spring night being worth a thousand gold.”

“Always the wise one, asking for a beating!”

“Aiyo, my chest hurts.”

“You alright?”

“Ha, just kidding…”