Chapter - 10

"Father." Chen Yan'er bowed profoundly and replied, "although I don't know who took these items, it's my dereliction of duty. I'll bear the consequences."

"Do some proper investigation this time." Long Chen stared at Chen Yan'er. "I don't need to steal rubbish from your clan to make some money. You framed me, which seems to be some ongoing thing with your clan. So make sure to do your job properly."

Listening to how Long Chen reprimanded her like an elder, she took a step forward. Her strength surged, and she wanted to oppress Long Chen.

Seeing this, Long Chen smiled, "Go ahead, hit me again if you can. Anyway, it's not the first time. Do it if you have the courage."

"Are you a man?" Chen Yan'er growled. "If you are a man, fight with me."

"Stupid cunt." Long Chen remarked in a low voice. Do you think I am some kid?

Chen Yan'er widened her eyes, hearing his curse and gritted her teeth angrily, but he didn't dare to beat him again. Then, finally, she took a deep breath and said, "Hmph, it's boring to beat you again."

Long Chen sneered. You were lucky as I occupied this body. If not, your whole clan would be a graveyard now.

"If you are that great, go and fight those heavenly list people instead of beating a weak mortal like me." Long Chen thoughtfully stated.

"Poof..."

Chen Guang choked and coughed violently. 'You weak trash, do you even know how powerful the people on the heavenly list are?'

"You only know how to talk. If you dare go to the arena." The young girl who was mocked as ugly was also in the crowd. She jumped out and shouted.

"Shit faced fuckwit!" Long Chen glanced at her contemptuously and walked out. He had once heard this curse from his girlfriend, so he thought it appropriate to use it.

The young girl's eyes teared up.

Chen Shan watching the show, also commented, "hehe, how long can you be a timid turtle? There's only a month left until Blue Cloud city martial arts competition."

Long Chen recalled some memories. Every year, a competition was held in Blue Cloud city to display their martial arts skills. The aristocratic families took out some rare treasures to reward the winner for making it stimulating. Although the core disciples of clans never participated in these events, the rest never abstained.

Every year, the children of a family participated on behalf of their clan. Not only this will bring them to the eyes of their elders, but it can also help them obtain some benefits from the fights. However, Long Chen had never participated in any of these events.

Every year various sects will visit the Blue Cloud City to recruit talents to join their sects. Different wandering cultivators will also participate in these events, apart from the clans. If any of them can join a sect or a clan, they need not go to dangerous places to get resources.

As for the assumed winner? Zhao Ping, a core disciple of the Zhao clan and the first to publicly propose marriage to Chen Wan'er.

"Do you understand now? Unless you win the first place, your engagement to Wan'er is void." Chen Shan sneered.

"Why should I care about who Wan'er marries? Haven't you people told anyone?" Long Chen walked to Chen Yan'er and whispered.

Everyone was stunned. What's this guy doing?

"No." She answered.

"Anyway, it's her oath. So why should I care?" Long Chen scorned.

The crowd looked at each other and couldn't understand a thing. So why is this guy treating this whole affair as if it's no different from farting?

"Aren't you afraid of voiding your engagement?" Chen Shan asked. There was some excitement on his face.

"I don't give a damn about it." Long Chen responded.

The people were utterly speechless.

"It's disgusting to think that my uncle wants to marry my cousin to an asshole like you." Chen Shan voiced his opinion.

"None of my business. Go ask your uncle."

"Hmph, aren't you a man? Garbage. You don't dare to participate in the competition, and now due to this engagement affair, the Chen clan's face will be thrown away." Chen Shan snorted.

"I am not from your family. Why would I care? Also, it's childish to stir me like this. What's being a man gotta do with any of this?. Are we comparing sizes or how far one can pee?" Long Chen remarked and started strolling towards the guest house.

Chen Yan'er face turned gloomy. She told him about anyone not knowing what happened in the dining room. Why couldn't this guy know what to express? She was incensed at this time. Long Chen always spoke in a very disgusting way. She didn't want to disturb her father's and sister's plan, yet time and time again, this guy.....

If it had been in the past, even if they were humiliated, they wouldn't have bothered this much. But now, the Chen family is suffering from internal and external disorders; if its reputation is affected, then it would turn into a severe problem.

Chen Yan'er's accumulated emotions erupted directly: "Of course, you can do whatever you want. You are the one who is going to lose the treasure anyway."

Long Chen stopped for a moment and suddenly turned towards Chen Yan'er. "What treasure?"

Chen Yan'er replied coldly, "Didn't you know? Your grandmother's most prized possession 'Sacred wood of thunder' is submitted by Long Clan as the reward for first place."

Long Chen remembered that Long Chen had a grandmother who was an expert. But, unfortunately, she disappeared a few years ago, and the Long Clan started to cause problems for him. If not for her disciple, they would have torn their face entirely with him. It was one of the reasons for Long Chen to fall into depression and lose interest in cultivation.

He didn't spend too much time thinking about this. What sacred wood?

'Ding, New mission released. The host has to participate...'

"System, I swear, if you ask me to win this competition, our deal's off."

'Host, Sacred Wood of Thunder is one of the rare wood essence treasures in this world. If you win...'

"System, are you stupid? Who knows what kind of schemes these fucking clans are planning behind my back? Why would I seek death participating in such useless things? I'd rather die now."

'Host, the wood treasure is something this system is not willing to lose.'

"I don't care. From what I understand, people's lives mean nothing to these cultivators. Do I look like someone who can learn to fight in a month?"

'Host, this system will heavily reward you if you decide to participate and win.'

"Nope. The things you give me are garbage in your own eyes. So why should I die for some crap?"

'Reward 1 - Heaven Grade Inscription Runes.'

'Reward 2 - A portion of teleportation portal to Earth'

"Nope."

"Host, How about this? Mortal Grade Talisman Technique mission will be released."

"Deal."

"Long Chen One, what would happen if the winner is a girl?" Long Chen Two asked Long Chen One.

"I don't know. How can a woman be with another woman?" Long Chen One questioned.

Both Long Chen and Long Chen Two smirked.

Someday, this little brother will access the internet...

Long Chen examined the crowd and grinned. "I suddenly thought of a question? What would happen if a woman wins the competition?"

"Then, Wan'er will marry a woman."

As soon as he heard this statement, he turned around and saw Chen Wan'er walking towards him. Although Long Chen didn't think much about her, looking at her beautiful features, he internally appreciated such a figure.

"I am fine with this. Is your backward world ready for such a huge change?"

Chen Wan'er asked softly, "What if I don't want to marry anyone else other than you?"

The crowd turned dull. What kind of routine is this? Big Sister Wan'er wants to be with this scourge?

Long Chen dismissed this: If not for the rewards, why even care? Sorry, lady, but this heart is already taken.

He now wanted to improve his strength urgently. What if he loses this opportunity? The system never bothered to issue such an impromptu mission. This thing shouldn't be simple as it appeared.

So Long Chen determined to milk more items from Chen Guang to improve his realm. They had planned something. Let them dole out some good things then.

Although Long Chen didn't think much of this, Chen Yan'er didn't expect her sister to take the initiative to find him. Instead, she slowly walked towards her sister.

"Little Yan'er, I have some things to discuss with Long Chen. No need to follow us. I will take him to meet father."

Long Chen followed Chen Wan'er and walked along the row of cherry blossom trees. They were reticent and came to Chen Wan'er's courtyard.

"Please come in."

"Miss Chen. This isn't appropriate. I am not comfortable privately meeting any women in your clan, if you get my meaning. Ha Ha," Long Chen said sarcastically.

Although he said this, he still walked inside her suite. Ever since he came to this world, he has been usually locked inside some darkroom. Looking at the decorations, he sighed.

The whole room was filled with books, a small shelf next to a big frame, primarily martial arts. Next to these shelves, there were two exquisite reclining chairs and a huge desk. Entering the room, Chen Wan'er sat on a chair and pointed her hand towards the other.

Long Chen sat down and waited for her to speak. But, even after waiting for a moment, she didn't say anything.

Bored, he took a book next to him, laid comfortably on the couch and turned over pages.

Chen Wan'er's was also waiting for Long Chen to speak but saw him reading a book with interest, lying quietly in an elegant manner. People took the initiative to talk to her wherever she went, but this guy behaved differently.

She was only told about Long Chen by her parents or her servants. She heard that this person was very delusional, cowardly, and nervous whenever he spoke. He had only a few friends, and mostly they met him for his money. However, when she looked at the calm and quiet person reading the book, she started questioning her thoughts.

She still thought Long Chen was faking, so she didn't utter any word. However, she knew how men couldn't hold in their feelings whenever they met her and endeavoured some flattering words to impress her.

An entire hour passed, but Long Chen was still looking at the book seriously, sometimes frowning and in brows sheathed in thought.

Finally losing her patience, she asked, "How about this book?"

"Not bad." Long Chen's answer was as superficial as it can be.

Chen Wan'er was stunned. She looked at him carefully. Did this guy think no one used this routine before to get her attention?

She didn't know that at this time, Long Chen was engaged in a serious conversation with the system.

"System, tell me, how big is this portion for teleportation?"

"Host, You should be more focused on talismans. It will help you to win battles."

"What's that? I see people outside carrying swords and spears like they are attending some cosplay convention. How come you are giving me something else?"

"Fool, did you think swords and fists are the only way to battle. Learn more about inscriptions. The portal needs this knowledge as well."

"Got it. So, what are we waiting for?"

"For you to answer the girl's question."

Meanwhile, Chen Wan'er asked, "So, what are your thoughts on Fairy Qing's ideas about foundational vortex and core formation?"

Long Chen was stunned when he heard this. Then, taking another glance at the book, he remarked in this heart.

'What the hell? Looking at the jumbled words, I thought this was another world poetry book.'