Douluo: A Century-old Legend I Am the Second Uncle Chenxin

Chapter 1750 It's time to rummage through the book.

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Chen Xiaojun strolled out of Chen Zhang's courtyard. The warm afternoon sun shone on his body, but it couldn't dispel the heaviness in his heart.

The faint smell of medicine still lingered on Chen Zhang's clothes, reminding him of the price he had paid for this operation. It also made his mind replay the words he had just spoken, and the darkness surging beneath the massive vortex of Tian Dou City…

He strolled along the corridor, his fingers unconsciously stroking the jade pendant hanging from his waist.

He thought this competition was just a stage for young people to compete, and he also had some tasks on his shoulders, but who knew that it would involve so many monsters and demons.

Second Uncle led the Northern counterattack against the Crimson Church, and this was a brilliant move.

First came the Black Nether Legion, then the Blood Desire Cult. Fighting Soul City, the Obscure and Bright Observatory, and the Inspectorate joined forces to attack. Although they removed two major thorns, the troublesome nature of the evil soul masters taught him a good lesson. This wave of attacks really gave him a cold reception.

“Evil spirit… the egg of bloodlust…” Chen Xiaojun muttered to himself, his brows furrowed.

It's utterly unbelievable that such a monster, fed on desires, evil thoughts, and even human blood, could hatch and grow to this extent right under the emperor's nose in Tiandou City.

The empire's surveillance network doesn't seem to be a monolithic entity; rather, the desires and dark side of human nature are truly loopholes that are impossible to guard against.

He stopped and leaned against a vermilion pillar, gazing at the vibrant flowers in the courtyard, but his eyes were unfocused.

My second uncle said that various factions in the court would be eager to make moves because of the results of this operation, including the Ge family, the Huiming Bureau, the Supervisory Bureau, and so on. Naturally, their Chen family would also be involved.

The Chen family contributed significantly to this operation, and there are still issues regarding the subsequent division of profits, the escape of Ming Xiangyun, and the potential threats posed by the leader of the Blood Desire Cult.

“Shamu Cult…Hangram Desert…” Chen Xiaojun recalled another name mentioned by Chen Zhang.

The Ten Great Evil Soul Master Organizations—this pool of water is far deeper than he imagined.

The Bloodlust Cult is just one of them, yet it has caused such a huge commotion. What about the others?

The path to the Chen family's revival seems to be more than just increasing their strength; they also have to face the countless venomous snakes lurking in the shadows of this continent.

He let out a soft breath, feeling somewhat mentally exhausted.

My body isn't fully recovered yet, so thinking too much will only cause me more trouble.

Right now, we need to take care of ourselves first.

He straightened up, dusted off non-existent dust from his clothes, and decided to go back to his own courtyard to rest for a while before sending someone to the Duke's library or archives to look up information about the Shamu Cult and those so-called hidden organizations.

Only by knowing yourself and your enemy can you find a way through these increasingly murky waters.

Uh, and the names of official positions in the imperial court—the military and the cabinet are one thing, but even the Censorate has appeared.

The Imperial Censor?!
Heh, he'd heard of the Censorate before; its head was actually called the Imperial Censor.

The structure of the court was surprisingly similar to the ancient system of Tokyo University, with the military, cabinet, and inspectorate forming a separation of powers, along with a host of more detailed ministries of varying sizes.

We need to investigate this thoroughly, at least to find out how the position of Imperial Censor came about and who gave it the name.

"The road ahead is still long..." he muttered to himself, stepped through the moon gate, and disappeared down the winding path leading to the inner courtyard.

The sunlight outside the corridor was still bright.

Just as I crossed the gate of the right section of the central courtyard and passed a small courtyard next to it, I heard Zhu Wuneng's distinctive loud voice shouting something.

Chen Xiaojun paused, glancing curiously into the open courtyard gate.

A familiar figure, brownish-yellow with a few white spots, a pointed mouth, drooping little ears, a flat forehead, and a round, chubby body that looked warm and cozy.

The sun was shining brightly, illuminating a clearly visible old scar on his chest.

Hey, isn't that Big Yellow lying there sunbathing by the door?

Big Yellow seemed to smell the familiar scent as well. It had been lying there with a serious expression (I don't know what the dog was thinking), but as soon as it saw Chen Xiaojun, its face changed instantly!

The seriousness was gone; the dog grinned, its eyes crinkled, and its tail wagged enthusiastically, exuding a憨厚 (honest and simple) charm that seemed to say, "You've finally arrived."

Chen Xiaojun's eyes lit up, and the heaviness in his heart instantly lightened. He walked over in a few steps.

He squatted down at the gate of the yard and reached out to rub Big Yellow's round head: "Big Yellow! Long time no see, did you miss me?"

First, Da Huang brought its wet nose to Chen Xiaojun's hand and sniffed it hard. After confirming that it was the smell of "one of our own," it immediately made a comfortable "woo-woo" sound in its throat, like a little motor.

It wiggled its round body happily, snuggling into Chen Xiaojun's arms, rubbing its big head against his palm. It was so warm that its tail was practically turning into a propeller.

Finally, she simply stuck out her pink tongue and affectionately licked Chen Xiaojun's hand, leaving it wet and sticky with a slightly ingratiating, silly smile.

Chen Xiaojun suddenly felt much better; Da Huang always gave him a sense of familiarity and warmth.

However, it's a little different from its previous life. Big Yellow is a soul beast, and it has a very keen sense of smell.

Uh, seeing Dahuang, he suddenly thought of his two pets, Dayu and Xiaoyu. He had only taken a quick look at them when he went to the Tenghai Secret Realm last time, and their beady eyes were full of tears.

Big Yellow made quite a commotion, immediately alerting the few people chatting around the stone table in the center of the courtyard.

Zhu Wuneng, who was speaking with great enthusiasm, suddenly stood up, followed by three other young men who looked to be in their early twenties:

An Mingyuan was a sturdy-looking man dressed in simple clothes. He had a kind face, thick eyebrows, and big eyes, exuding the simple and honest charm of a country boy.

Big Yellow is his; he is a member of the An family. The An family's Martial Soul, the peak fourth-rank Earth Guardian Dog, has entered the transformation and advancement period. According to the village's estimate, it will advance to the initial fifth-rank within ten years.

Therefore, many mutated canine martial spirits have emerged in recent years, most of which resemble Dahuang and are called Chinese Rural Dogs.

Well, this name was actually given to me by Chen Xiaojun. When he first met her, he blurted out, "The An family knows how to get things done," and immediately changed the name to this.

An Mingyuan was one of them, and his quality was promoted to the early stage of the sixth rank.

The second one was noticeably more robust, with broad shoulders and a thick waist. He wore a rather loose gray short jacket, and his round face always had a smile on it, making him seem easy to talk to.

His name is Yuan Run, and he possesses a mid-level fifth-grade Earth Wart Pig martial soul. He is a branch of the Zhu family, and he is currently standing behind Zhu Wuneng.

The last one is Qiu Qingquan, a fifth-grade high-level Cold Ghost Rat (Shadowless Rat) martial soul. He is the smallest and most agile, with his eyes rolling around quickly. He wears a dark gray tight-fitting shorts, which makes him look particularly neat. He looks like a clever guy.

These three are a well-known trio in the village.

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