Chapter 122: Before the Storm

When the carriage returned from Xie Family to the academy, there was already someone waiting at the entrance of the courtyard.

Chen Chao jumped off the carriage and looked at the middle-aged steward standing in front of the small courtyard. There was a complex emotion in his eyes, especially when he noticed several large boxes behind the steward.

The middle-aged steward came up and said with enthusiasm, "Commander Chen, this is a small gift from Xie Family to you. I hope that Commander will shine at the upcoming Myriad Willow Convention and bring honor to our Great Liang."

His smile was faint but it looked very genuine. Most importantly, he seemed unaware of the events that had transpired in the Xie Family.

Chen Chao clasped his hands and asked rather seriously "May I ask which member of the Xie Family sent this gift?" Fôll0w current novÊls on n/o/(v)/3l/b((in).(co/m)

The Xie Family was large and there were many voices, so their attitudes naturally varied.

The middle-aged steward smiled and replied, "It's from the Third Master. In terms of seniority, he's actually Miss' third uncle."

Chen Chao was unaware of the specific details of the Xie Family and the other party did not seem to insist on informing him. In any case, it was enough to have this explanation.

Chen Chao nodded and did not refuse the gift from the Xie Family. He also seemed to have already forgotten the unpleasantness from before at Xie Family. He simply smiled and said, "Then, I thank Third Uncle for his generosity."

This choice of address was rather subtle.

The middle-aged steward was a bit stunned. Even he had not expected Chen Chao to use this form of address to refer to the Third Master. However, being from a prominent family himself, he quickly regained his composure. After clasping his hands with a smile, he left the place.

It was only at this moment that Xie Nandu walked out of the carriage.

"Do you have a good relationship with that Third Uncle?"

Chen Chao casually asked as he sized up the gifts.

Xie Nandu shook her head. "He doesn't have much influence in the Xie Family. Although the family head of the Xie Family has authority over major matters, the many businesses of the Xie Family are managed by different offices. He only controls a few streets in the southern part of the city and he's dispensable in Xie Family."

Chen Chao smiled. "So, this Third Uncle of yours is definitely placing a bet."

Hearing "Third Uncle," this form of address, coming out of Chen Chao's mouth again, Xie Nandu frowned.

Chen Chao continued, "Actually, I am curious too. Will you stay in the academy or go to Xie Family in the future?"

The academy and Xie Family were very different. But actually, regardless of where, there was still a need to compete.

To become the dean of the academy, one must compete with the dean's other disciples. To become the family head of the Xie Family, one must compete with other descendants of the Xie Family.

A girl like Xie Nandu, unless something unexpected happened, would not be engulfed in the dust of history.

If not for that everyone took into account that they were colleagues, Weng Quan would probably have been beaten up long ago.

The sound of horse hooves resounded.

Weng Quan who was feeling a little bored lifted his head and discovered that the approaching horse carriage belonged to the academy. His spirits lifted, thinking that the rumored girl from the Xie Family must have arrived. His gaze filled with a sense of amazement and envy. According to the rumors, that genius girl had been staying in the academy without stepping foot outside. In the entire Divine Capital, there was probably only this boy who could make her leave her house and seek him out of her own accord.

With these thoughts in mind, Weng Quan felt even more admiration and thought that he would exchange a few words with Deputy Commander Chen when he came out.

Soon, a young girl jumped off the carriage, her face beaming with joy, looking very cheerful.

Weng Quan was taken aback and thought that the girl in front of him did not look like the rumored girl from the Xie Family. Could the rumors be wrong?

Although he had such thoughts, when he saw the girl about to rush into the courtyard without any hesitation, Weng Quan quickly approached and reached out his hand to stop her. "Miss Xie, Deputy Commander Chen is currently in closed-seclusion. I'm afraid he cannot see you."

Hearing this, the girl was taken aback. She immediately looked at Weng Quan with a puzzled expression. After a moment, she said somewhat unhappily, "Don't you recognize me?"

This person was naturally Zhu Xia. On the day she entered the Divine Capital, the Left Guard was responsible for escorting her, and Weng Quan was naturally among them too. However, he had never seen Zhu Xia's appearance from beginning to end, so how could he recognize her? Upon hearing Zhu Xia speak, he realized his mistake and quickly apologized. At the same time, he could not help but marvel in his heart at Deputy Commander Chen's luck with romance. He stayed in the courtyard of that girl in the academy, but he also attracted the interest of other women.

Truly a role model for us all.

While Weng Quan was lost in thought, his shoulder was suddenly tapped. Chen Chao arrived behind him at some unknown time. Looking at his absentminded appearance, he frowned and asked, "What are you thinking about?"

Regardless, he vaguely felt that this guy in front of him was thinking about random things.

Before Weng Quan could speak, Zhu Xia excitedly said, "Chen Chao, let's go, hurry! The honey dates at the honey date shop on South Street are running out. If we still don't manage to buy them today, I'll cry."

Although the scenery in the Divine Capital was not as beautiful as Mount Xi, Zhu Xia had been extremely satisfied with the food in the Divine Capital since she arrived. They had things that were not available at Mount Xi. Cultivators focused on their cultivation and did not have many materialistic demands. When Zhu Xia came to the Divine Capital a few days ago, she enjoyed many delicious foods. She had tried the honey dates at the shop on South Street a few days ago and liked them very much. However, she had not been able to try them again in the past few days. Today, she made up her mind to go out early, so she was naturally in a hurry. However, looking at Zhu Xia's current state, it was unclear whether the cultivators did not like external things because there was simply nothing delicious or for some other reason.

Chen Chao looked at Zhu Xia in front of him and frowned slightly. He thought to himself that he had previously agreed to accompany her around, but now, I've clearly shut my doors and refused visitors. How can you still act like you don't understand?

However, since she had come to visit, Chen Chao did not refuse. He just smiled at Weng Quan and said, "Go inform Commander Song that I'm going out for a stroll with Saintess Zhu Xia of the Myriad Heaven Palace."

He looked at Weng Quan, the meaning in his eyes very clear.

Weng Quan lamented, "So, she's the saintess who was carried away by Deputy Commander Chen that day."

Hearing this, Zhu Xia's face turned slightly red. On the day he carried her away, many things had happened.

It could not be explained clearly in just a few words.

Chen Chao felt somewhat helpless and looked at Weng Quan as he said seriously, "Hurry up and go."