My apprentice is too diligent.

Chapter 5【005】Be a Witness

Baishui County after midnight.

The streets were empty, not a soul in sight.

The silver moon hanging high in the sky casts beams of cold moonlight, covering the earth with hazy gauze.

The night wind blows, carrying gravel and fallen leaves, rolling up the streets, alleys, walls and every corner.

Chen Lindong shrank his neck, looked around, and ran in the alleys.

Soon, they entered a city and stopped at the entrance of a courtyard.

dong dong~
Knocking gently and rhythmically.

After a while, footsteps sounded from the yard.

"Squeak!"

The door opened, revealing a young man with a round face. Seeing Chen Rendong, he cursed, "You bitch, why are you here?"

As he spoke, he stuck his head out and looked around.

"Hey, Brother Wang, don't worry, no one is following you. You can't even see ghosts in the middle of the night, let alone people." Chen Lindong laughed along with him.

"Ghost? Do you really want to see a ghost?" The round-faced young man scorned and waved, "Come in, the gang leader is impatient to wait."

"Hey, there's nothing we can do about it, isn't it?"

Chen Lindong sighed and walked into the yard, "Just in case, I dare not go out these days."

"Don't tell me, go explain to the gang leader." The round-faced young man closed the door and followed.

Hearing this, Chen Lindong shut up and quickly entered the brightly lit hall.

In the room.

Xiong Zengming sat on a recliner, eating a plate of fried peanuts and drinking a small drink.

Chen Lindong came in and didn't say hello.

"Help Master!"

Chen Lindong saluted respectfully and said quickly, "I've kept the gang leader waiting for a long time..."

"Stop talking nonsense." Xiong Zengming interrupted impatiently, "Just tell me, did Chen Wuji get the money? If so, where did he get the money?"

"No."

Chen Lindong looked unhappy, "Chen Wuji didn't raise any money at all!"

"Didn't you raise the money?" Xiong Zengming was stunned, "What are you talking about, Chen Wuji, you haven't done anything in the past few days?"

"Correct!"

Chen Lindong was also a little puzzled, "Chen Wuji has been practicing in the house these days and has never left the door."

"Then where will he get the money to compensate?" Xiong Zengming wondered, "Or does the Chen family still have a lot of savings?"

"Um..." Chen Lindong frowned, "As far as I know, Chen Ji is the only one in the Chen family that is still making money, while other industries are losing money or have been closed down."

"And Chen Ji's circulating funds are up to 500 taels, and he can't get 3000 taels at all within five days."

"That's weird." Xiong Zengming's eyes flickered, "Without action, Chen Ji can't raise the money. What will Chen Wuji have to pay in two days' time?"

"Is it possible that Chen Wuji didn't intend to give it?" The round-faced young man who followed him said, stroking his chin, "Two days later, Chen Wuji is going to regret it?"

"impossible!"

Chen Lindong immediately retorted, "Chen Wuji is so pedantic. Even if something happens to me, there is a reason, but he will never ignore it!"

"Saving money? Yes, he must still have money and savings!"

Chen Lindong said firmly, "The Chen family has been in Baishui County for 50 years. After so many years, there must be hidden money, such as family heirlooms! Yes, family heirlooms!"

"Haha, is Chen Wuji planning to use the family heirloom to pay off his debt?"

Xiong Zengming laughed, "However, I am indeed interested. I have some expectations for family heirlooms. Of course, it doesn't matter if you don't have heirlooms, as long as you have the wine recipe of 'Drunk Spring Breeze'! Hahaha..."

"Hehe, I think the 'Drunken Spring Breeze' wine recipe is the biggest heirloom of the Chen family!"

Chen Lindong laughed in agreement.

"'Drunken Spring Breeze' is the biggest family heirloom?" The round-faced young man was stunned when he heard this, then nodded and agreed, "It's true, 'Drunken Spring Breeze' is so profitable. With it, you can count money every day while lying down!"

"After all, it is a net profit of more than 1 taels of silver every year."

Chen Lindong looked yearning and swallowed his saliva.

"What, are you envious?" Xiong Zengming narrowed his eyes.

"Well, hehe." Chen Rendong resumed his apologetic smile, rubbed his hands and said, "So, gang leader, how much can I get out of the 3000 taels of silver this time?"

"It's not the same as before, I'll give you [-]%..."

Kacha~!

There was an unusual noise outside the house.

"what sound!"

Xiong Zengming's eyes narrowed and he stood up suddenly.

The round-faced young man rushed out quickly without saying a word.

"Meow~"

On the wall, a black cat stepped on the tiles and meowed softly.

Seeing someone rushing out of the house, he swung his tail and ran away along the roof.

"It's a cat."

The round-faced young man withdrew his gaze and turned back to the house, "The gang leader is a cat."

"It turned out to be a cat. It scared me to death."

Chen Lindong exhaled, cupped his fists and said, "Gang leader, just in case, I'm going back first!"

"Go."

Xiong Zengming sat back down and said lazily, "How many heirlooms of the Chen family are there? In the next two days, you can find the opportunity to find out. Maybe there will be more than just the 'Drunk Spring Breeze' wine recipe."

"understand!"

……

In an alley.

"Boom!"

Han Ying vented her fists and punched the wall. Her face was filled with anger and she shouted, "You bastard! White-eyed wolf! Bastard! Master is so kind to him in vain. This bastard Chen Lindong actually betrayed his master and joined the Bear Gang. !Beast, I’m going to kill him!”

"How could this happen? How could this happen?" Su Dayong murmured in confusion, anger and disbelief, "Master is so good to us, why would Xiao Qi betray him?"

"Didn't you listen to what he said at the end? Why? It's just for money!"

"As early as the year before last, seven...Chen Lendong started to borrow money from us. Every time Grandpa Ge gave the money at the beginning of the month, Chen Lendong spent it in less than three days!"

"What should we do if we don't have money? Apart from borrowing, we will naturally find ways to make money everywhere. Master doesn't allow us to gamble or cheat, and we are not allowed to go to Chenji to get credit."

"I couldn't get it here, and I couldn't get it there either. In the end, I naturally took risks and made my own plans, collaborating with outsiders to swindle money from the master!"

Duan Zhen, who had never spoken much in the past, was now drinking in a low voice, unable to hide the anger in his eyes, "I just said that we have been so unlucky in the past few years outside. Dare Qing has the cooperation of a traitor, Chen Lindong, this white-eyed wolf. , has been collaborating with outsiders to defraud Master of his money!"

"Beast! I'm going to kill this beast!" Han Ying was trembling with anger.

"Go home first."

Chen Wuji looked calm and said calmly, "We'll talk about it when we get back."

"...Yes, Master!"

Duan Zhen and Han Ying gritted their teeth, pulled the lost Su Dayong, followed Chen Wuji, and walked quickly to the Chen family courtyard.

……

Return to the Chen family compound.

Chen Wuji took the three of them to the study, closed the door, and said, "Don't expose Chen Rendong's betrayal for two days."

"Ah?" Han Ying was puzzled, "Master..."

"My teacher has already broken through the seventh level."

Chen Wuji decided to reveal something and said sternly, "I have entered the seventh level of body refining as a teacher, but as soon as I set foot on it, I still have some shortcomings when facing Xiong Zengming. After two days, I will stabilize my state and then face Xiong Zengming. Even if I lose, I will still be able to defeat him." Will not lose."

"Really?"

Han Ying opened her eyes wide and her face was filled with joy.

"Great!" Duan Zhen's eyes lit up with excitement on his face.

"Master has reached the seventh level of physical training?" Su Dayong blinked, his eyes suddenly turned red, tears flowed, and he choked, "Great, great, after five years, Master, you finally made a breakthrough."

This guy……

Chen Wuji suppressed his embarrassment and said softly, "As a teacher, I have accumulated a lot of experience. The subsequent improvement of my cultivation will feel very fast. Just get used to it."

Get a vaccination first!

"That's it." Han Ying was dubious.

"I knew Master would be able to do it!"

Su Dayong clenched his fists and said in admiration, "The non-breakthroughs in the past were all accumulation. Once we break through now, we will definitely soar into the sky!"

"Yes." Duan Zhen nodded in agreement.

"cough~"

Chen Wuji interrupted, "Anyway, don't tell anyone else about my breakthrough for my master and Chen Lindong's betrayal."

"Especially boss, in the next two days, you will be busy with your own business. If you meet Chen Lindong, just stay away from him."

"Ah?" Su Dayong was startled, then blushed slightly, lowered his head and said, "Apprentice understands."

"Hehe~" Han Ying chuckled, "It's really difficult to let senior brother act. It's not good to turn a blind eye. It's safest to just not see him!"

Su Dayong blushed even more, "I...I..."

"okay."

Chen Wuji stopped him and said, "Boss, stay away. You two should also be careful."

"Apprentice understands!"

"Master, don't worry!"

Duan Zhen and Han Ying responded at the same time.

……

[Your eldest disciple Su Dayong's proficiency in practicing "Earth-Rolling Dragon Fist" is +1, his current loyalty is 92, and he has received 92 times the reward. Your "Earth-Earth Dragon Fist" proficiency is +92]

[Your second disciple Han Ying’s proficiency in "Earth Rolling Dragon Fist" is +2, her current loyalty is 79, and she has received 79 times the reward. Your "Earth Rolling Dragon Fist" proficiency is +158]

[Your fifth disciple Duan Zhen’s proficiency in "Wandering Snake Steps" is +2, his current loyalty is 77, and he has received 77 times the reward. Your "Wandering Snake Steps" proficiency is +154]

……

Just as he warned his disciples, Chen Wuji practiced day and night in the remaining two days.

A large number of blood-transforming pills were almost 100% absorbed under the refinement of the ninth-level perfection "Fish-Swallowing Technique", promoting the blood-transforming progress of the seventh level of the body refining realm to the end.

The blood transfusion was successfully achieved!

With the help of his apprentice, the "Rolling Earth Dragon Fist" also achieved perfection in the boxing technique.

"Cloud-Piercing Sword Technique" and "Wandering Snake Step" have both entered the Great Completion.

When the sun rose on the sixth day, Chen Wuji took a deep breath and consolidated his realm.

At the right time, Xiong Zengming and his people came to the Chen family compound again.

"Haha, Sect Master Chen, I haven't seen you for a few days, you are in better spirits."

In the spacious front yard, Xiong Zengming raised his head, looked at Chen Wuji as he walked in, and greeted him warmly, "Five days have passed. Has Master Chen prepared any money?"

"Ready."

Chen Wuji soaked up the early morning sunshine, looked around at Su Dayong, Han Ying, Duan Zhen and others who were coming over, and finally his eyes rested on Chen Lendong.

"Chief Xiong, before the handover, this sect leader has something to announce, and I hope you can be a witness."

"What?"

Xiong Zengming's eyes suddenly widened, he took out his ears, his face full of disbelief, "Clan Master Chen, you want me to witness? What do you want me to witness?"

"Witness this sect's first incident of punishing a disciple."

Without giving Xiong Zengming or Chen Lendong a chance to react, Chen Wuji said loudly, "My disciple, Chen Lendong, has been cheating for money. For many years, he has deceived his master and framed his brothers. Today, at this moment, the leader of our sect announces that Chen Lendong will be eliminated!"

"From this moment on, Chen Lindong is no longer a disciple of the 'Qianlong Sect'!"

silence.

The courtyard suddenly fell into deathly silence, and there was no sound.

Everyone's eyes widened with shock and horror on their faces.

Those who were shocked were Chen Yifan, Chen Qingning, Nan Jinyu and other uninformed people.

What was horrified was Chen Rendong and the knowledgeable members of the Bear Gang who came with Xiong Zengming.

Xiong Zengming was more shocked and a little caught off guard.

Su Dayong, Han Ying, and Duan Zhen were fortunate to be insiders and were mentally prepared.

At this moment, looking at Chen Lindong, who had a pale face and a shaky figure, he couldn't express his happiness.

"Master...Master, are you...joking?"

After a while, Chen Rendong came back to his senses in fear, and said tremblingly, "I...when did I eat everything inside and outside? When..."

"Do you want me to explain what you did two nights ago?"

Han Ying was furious and interrupted mockingly, "Chen Lindong, Chen Lindong, I never thought that you would be so greedy, ignorant, and heartless!"

"Winter, winter!"

"You have forgotten who saved you from freezing to death on the street in the winter five years ago!"

shuh~
Chen Lindong's face turned red for a moment, but soon turned pale and purple again.

Shame, panic, horror, disbelief.

"You...you slandered..."

"Okay, you don't need to say more. No one here likes to listen to nonsense." Han Ying interrupted again, "Master showed his kindness and saved you face. I didn't point it out. I won't tolerate you. Now you are no longer our "submersible" I'm from Longmen, please get out of the gate quickly."

"From now on, don't appear in front of us again!"

"You...I..." Chen Rendong was swaying, wanting to say something, but couldn't.

I felt like my face was burning, my clothes seemed to be stripped off, and all my secrets were exposed to the sun.

"Why, do you still want us to help you?" Han Ying sneered, ready to take action.

"Wait!"

Xiong Zengming reacted with a gloomy face and shouted, "Chen Wuji! What do you mean?"

"what do you mean?"

Chen Wuji was confused, "I just asked Gang Leader Xiong to be a witness. Could it be that Gang Leader Xiong is unwilling..."

"enough!"

Xiong Zengming interrupted and shouted angrily, "Chen Wuji, you young lady are pretending to be confused! What do you mean by eliminating Chen Lindong at this time? What do you want to do? Ah! You said, you want to do..."

"Does that even need to be said?"

Han Ying interjected, "Chen Rendong is no longer a member of our Qianlongmen. If you want compensation, of course you have to go to him!"

"correct."

As she said that, Han Ying seemed to remember something, turned around and picked up a bag of broken plates from the corner, walked back, placed it in front of Xiong Zengming and others, clapped her hands and said, "Not a single piece of the dishes you left behind last time is here, you guys If you want to go back, just take it back."

"..."

The atmosphere is stiff and weird.

Han Ying, Duan Zhen, and Su Dayong held back their laughter.

Chen Lindong's head was dizzy and his body was shaky.

Xiong Zengming's face turned red little by little, and everyone in the Xiong Gang behind him was shocked, panicked, and caught off guard.

Chen Wuji always remained calm.

"Brother Xiong, if you really don't want to witness..."

"Witness your mother!"

With an angry shout, Xiong Zengming suddenly got angry and roared, "Chen Wuji! If you dare to play tricks on me, I will kill you!"

boom!
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