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Chapter 125 Rebellion against Tiangang
Outside the Chen residence, an unfamiliar luxury carriage was parked. Those with knowledge would recognize it as a carriage belonging to the Guanglong Trading Company based on the markings on it, and that the people inside must be from the Guanglong Trading Company.

The seven major trading companies usually keep a low profile, but their influence has permeated all aspects of people's lives.

The more common people and merchants are, the more they know how powerful these seven major merchant guilds are.

As Chen Erlang's cultivation level increased, the carriages that came to visit the Chen residence became more and more luxurious, and the nearby residents had already gotten used to it.

What's strange about this carriage today is that after it arrived, the people inside didn't get off for a long time, as if they were waiting for someone to come out and greet them.

This attracted the attention of some people, who wondered who the people on the bus were and why they acted so arrogantly.

Inside the carriage, Li Qingchang was dressed in a blue training uniform. In just a few months, he looked completely different, exuding a strong sense of confidence and sharp eyes, a stark contrast to his previous low-key and silent demeanor.

There was another person sitting in the carriage, Cai Zhonglin, who also came from the Huo family. Feeling somewhat uneasy, he said, "Senior Brother Li, isn't this a bit inappropriate? I heard that Chen Ming and the Third Young Master are good friends..."

"It doesn't matter."

Li Qingchang said calmly, "Dongweng has so many sons, but this third one is not valued. This time, my eldest brother sent me here to persuade Chen Ming not to make things difficult for the Qi family. If I don't first dampen his arrogance, he may not obediently listen to me."

Upon hearing this, Cai Zhonglin's face twitched.

He suddenly regretted why he had chosen to side with this guy.

He was originally a staunch supporter of Sun Shicai. Fortunately, after Sun Shicai's death, Chen Ming did not pursue the matter against Sun Shicai's subordinates. Even so, they could only keep a low profile.

A few months ago, he learned that Li Qingchang had become a disciple of a third-rank expert. It just so happened that the two of them entered the Huo family to learn martial arts in the same year. With this connection, he successfully latched onto this new powerful figure.

Cai Zhonglin decided to try again, "Senior brother, Chen Ming is at least a sixth-rank official, we should at least give him some face..."

"Humph!"

Li Qingchang said arrogantly, "My master is a third-rank expert. Do I need to give him face? I sent him an invitation on the day I became his disciple, but he didn't even come. He doesn't give me face, so why should I bring up old feelings?"

Cai Zhonglin opened his mouth, but in the end, he said nothing.

He understood that Li Qingchang felt that he had always been subservient to Chen Ming in the past, but now that he had become a disciple of a third-rank expert, he felt that his status was very different. This time, he came to find Chen Ming to regain his face.

This was a show of force, meant to let Chen Ming know that he was no longer the same Li Qingchang, but a disciple of a third-rank expert.

"How could I have chosen to be with such an idiot?"

Cai Zhonglin sighed inwardly.

As the saying goes, different positions lead to different information. He had long heard that the grand "disciple-acceptance ceremony" that completely changed Li Qingchang's fate was orchestrated by Chen Ming and Young Master Feng.

It could even be said that Chen Ming deserves more credit.

Many people say that if Chen Ming wanted to become a disciple of one of the two third-rank masters, it would only take a word.

However, Li Qingchang did not believe these words at all, and even scoffed at them.

In his view, Chen Ming was just helping out a little at the "Apprentice Recruitment Conference." If he really was the organizer of the conference, why didn't he show up during the competition?
The claim that Chen Ming refused to become disciples of the two Rank 3 experts simply because he was unwilling is even more laughable. Those were Rank 3 experts! Who wouldn't want to become their disciple?
Chen Ming has no chance, because he has already reached the sixth rank and cultivated true qi. It would be quite troublesome for him to switch to another school of cultivation.

Of course, ordinary people wouldn't know this kind of "common sense," which is why such outrageous rumors spread.

Li Qingchang only learned about the different levels of martial arts techniques and the "common knowledge" that only first- and second-rate martial artists knew after he became an apprentice.

The two waited and waited, but no one came out to greet them.

Before we knew it, the time it takes for an incense stick to burn had passed.

Li Qingchang's expression was initially somewhat displeased, but as time went on, his face grew increasingly grim.

By the time he realized he had been left standing there, more than half an hour had passed.

He was furious. He was already a disciple of a third-grade expert, yet Chen Ming dared to disregard him like this!

He was so angry that he realized he couldn't really do anything to Chen Ming.

In terms of strength, he had just broken through to the seventh rank, while Chen Ming was only at the sixth rank, so he was no match for him at all.

Should I ask my senior brother to stand up for me over such a trivial matter?
In that case, his senior brother would only think he was incompetent.

As for finding a master...

If Master knew about this, he would think that he had disgraced the sect, and a beating would be the least he could do.

Li Qingchang is in a bit of a bind.

Just then, he heard people outside talking, "Who's in that carriage? Why is it stopped here?"

"Who knows? The people in the carriage never got off."

"Could it be that they're waiting for the Chen family to come out and pick them up?"

"But it's been so long, and no one from the Chen family has come out..." "..."

Hearing the discussions outside, Li Qingchang felt even more distressed. He couldn't stay, nor could he leave. His hatred for Chen Ming deepened to the core.

He had no other choice but to say to Cai Zhonglin, "Go knock on the door again and ask the doorman if he didn't notify Chen Ming that it was me."

Cai Zhonglin had no choice but to bite the bullet and get off the carriage. He went to the tightly closed gate of the Chen residence and knocked on the door.

After a while, the door opened, and the doorman poked his head out, asking in surprise, "Hey, you haven't left yet?"

Cai Zhonglin politely asked, "May I ask...?"

The gatekeeper said somewhat impatiently, "My second master is entertaining distinguished guests and cannot see your master. If you want to wait, then you can wait."

After saying that, he closed the door before Cai Zhonglin could speak.

"..."

Cai Zhonglin knew perfectly well that Chen Ming was deliberately keeping them waiting.

He now has only one assessment of Li Qingchang: overestimating his own abilities and bringing shame upon himself.

When Cai Zhonglin relayed the gatekeeper's words to Li Qingchang, he saw Li's face turn ashen instantly, so he lowered his head and pretended not to have seen it.

After a long while, Cai Zhonglin heard Li Qingchang squeeze out three words through gritted teeth, "Let's go!"

He breathed a sigh of relief; at least he wouldn't have to suffer here anymore.

……

As Li Qingchang's carriage left the alley, it passed another luxurious carriage, which also stopped at the Chen family's gate.

Feng Siyuan stepped down from the carriage. He went up and knocked on the door. When the door opened, the doorman, Old Li, had a rather sour face and seemed about to curse. But when he saw it was him, he smiled and said with delight, "So it's Young Master Feng. I thought it was that person from before. I'm so sorry."

Feng Siyuan asked curiously, "Who was that just now?"

When he got off the carriage, the driver told him that the carriage he had just seen belonged to the Guanglong Trading Company.

Old Li said angrily, "He's a petty person who gets arrogant after gaining power. Forget it, let's not talk about him, it's bad luck. Please go in."

His words made Feng Siyuan even more curious.

Upon entering the backyard, he saw Chen Ming and Gu Yuantao sparring. His cultivation was low, so he simply watched the spectacle, greeted Zhang Mingyu who was sitting there, and then sat down himself.

After a while, the two finally decided the winner, with Chen Ming winning by one move.

"Accepted."

Chen Ming cupped his hands in greeting. Seeing that Gu Yuantao was standing there without reacting, he was used to it and ignored him, walking to the table and sitting down.

He said to Feng Siyuan, "Brother Feng, are you here as a persuader as well?"

Feng Siyuan laughed and said, "I didn't expect you to have such precognitive abilities. My old man sent me here. You know, we all do business in Qingfeng City, so we have some connections."

Chen Ming laughed and said, "The Qi family really has a wide circle of friends."

“You don’t need to worry about my family. The Qi family father and son are too unethical; they’re practically inhuman. Go ahead and deal with them. I can’t openly help you, but I can still lend a hand behind the scenes.”

"Thanks."

Chen Ming personally poured him a cup of Black Bone Spirit Tea.

After finishing his business, Feng Siyuan asked, "By the way, did someone come by just now? Your gatekeeper wouldn't let him in."

Before Chen Ming could speak, Zhang Mingyu said, "What a misfortune for our sect! To my shame, that person was originally my master's nominal disciple. At the disciple recruitment ceremony four months ago, he became a disciple of Senior Golden Knife. He became arrogant after gaining power, and today he actually came here to show off his strength, putting on the airs of a third-grade expert's disciple..."

As Feng Siyuan listened, the smile on his face vanished, replaced by anger. Finally, he slammed his hand on the table and exclaimed, "This is outrageous!"

He never expected that the lucky one who successfully became a disciple of a third-rank expert at the "Disciple Recruitment Conference" would dare to come and put on airs with Chen Ming.

Isn’t this rebellion against Tiangang?
If it weren't for Chen Ming, how could this disciple recruitment ceremony have been held? How could they have had the opportunity to become disciples of a third-rank master?

Now look what's happened, they don't even respect Chen Ming.

Moreover, this Li Qingchang used to be Chen Ming's fellow disciple, and once he gained power, he became arrogant and overconfident.

Feng Siyuan grew angrier the more he thought about it, a murderous glint appearing on his face. "How could there be such ungrateful people in this world? Alas, it's all my fault for failing to manage my subordinates properly, which led to this mess. I hope Brother Chen won't take offense. I will definitely give you an explanation for this!"

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