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Chapter 84 Eye Technique
"Young Master Zhao... please allow me to go and inform him..."

The three were talking about the Heavenly Alliance when Chunxiang's voice suddenly came from outside.

Then came Zhao Xiyan's voice, "No need, I can go in by myself."

As she spoke, she entered the room, glanced inside, and smiled, "So Brother Chen has guests. I apologize for the intrusion."

She was still dressed in men's clothing, holding a folding fan, looking dashing and debonair. However, the strong smell of perfume on her made it obvious to anyone with eyes that she was a woman.

Zhao Xiyan cupped her hands in greeting and said gracefully, "You two must be Brother Chen's friends. I, Zhao, extend my greetings to you."

When Zhou Weihao saw her appear, he was taken aback and subconsciously looked at Chen Ming.

He recognized her at a glance as the daughter of Admiral Zhao, whom he had met briefly at the martial arts tournament.

How could their relationship be so close?
Moreover, she used the affectionate term "Brother Chen".

Although the atmosphere in the Great Jin Dynasty is relatively open, especially among martial artists, there are not many taboos regarding interactions between men and women.

However, Zhao Xiyan is the daughter of a governor, while Chen Ming, although exceptionally talented, comes from an ordinary background and his sect is not prestigious. Their social statuses are worlds apart.

Deng Ziyang, who was standing next to him, had never met Zhao Xiyan before and naturally did not recognize her. He assumed she was Chen Ming's confidante and, without giving her a second glance, smiled and said, "Since Brother Chen has guests, I won't disturb you any longer. Farewell."

After saying that, he really left.

As he left, he was still thinking, "How could there be such an outstanding beauty in Qingfeng City? Which family does she belong to?"

Zhou Weihao, naturally sensible, took his leave as well. Before leaving, he couldn't help but glance back and saw that Zhao Xiyan's beautiful eyes were fixed on Chen Ming, never leaving him.

He frowned slightly, and soon the two of them were out of sight. He quickened his pace and left.

……

In the courtyard, Chen Ming washed the tea set.

This tea set is new and not cheap. The tea leaves are as thin as eggshells, almost transparent, and made of fine porcelain.

The tea was a precious gift from someone else, and it was quite valuable.

The emerald green tea liquor is poured into the cup, creating a delightful contrast.

Zhao Xiyan picked up her teacup, took a sip, and then drank it all in one gulp. She asked with a smile, "Did I disturb you?"

Chen Ming laughed and said, "No, we've finished talking."

If his guests were to be ranked in the future, Miss Zhao would definitely be at the very top. After all, she had done him a great favor, and he owed her a huge debt of gratitude.

"I just overheard you guys talking about the Dao Alliance?"

"Yes. I heard that the sorcerers of the Longevity Cult have reappeared in the world."

Upon hearing the words "Chang Sheng Sect," Zhao Xiyan's smile vanished, and she remarked, "This guy surnamed Zhou certainly has excellent connections."

She pouted, looking a little unhappy.

Chen Ming smiled and said, "You came to see me to tell me about this?"

"That's only one thing. There's another matter." Zhao Xiyan said, looking him up and down, a strange light flashing in her eyes. "If I'm not mistaken, you're not far from achieving the Great Perfection of Qi and Blood."

Chen Ming was shocked. She could actually see through my true cultivation level?

Logically speaking, even an experienced person can only roughly judge a martial artist's cultivation level. After all, the power of qi and blood is stored within the body and will not be revealed unless the full force is used.

Generally, you can only know how high someone's cultivation level is after you've actually fought them.

Seeing his somewhat surprised expression, Zhao Xiyan blinked mischievously and laughed, "Look how scared you are. Don't you know there are people in this world who specialize in pupil techniques?"

Eye surgery?

Chen Ming admitted that this was the first time he had heard of it, and frankly said, "I'm just ignorant."

This statement is tantamount to acknowledging her earlier question.

Zhao Xiyan's heart trembled violently. In fact, her pupil technique was still a bit lacking, and she could only see the general outline.

She visited Chen Ming every few days and could sense that his vitality was much stronger than before. The extent of his progress was something she had never heard of before.

She had even suspected there was something wrong with her eyes. Her earlier statement also had an element of testing.

I can't believe it, it's actually true!
If I remember correctly, it's only been a little over three months since he broke through to the seventh rank.
Such a speed of progress is truly astonishing. Zhao Xiyan was deeply shocked, but remained outwardly calm, saying, "Qingfeng City has really declined since that incident thirty years ago. The so-called pupil technique is not that rare; it just requires a certain talent and washing one's eyes with spiritual liquid every day when one is young."

"For the heirs of large families, keen eyesight is very important. So they all basically practice eye techniques, but the level of their skill varies. Those with shallow skills can only see a person's general level of cultivation. Those with deep skills can see through many disguises."

Chen Ming nodded repeatedly as he listened; chatting with these people really broadened his horizons.

Suddenly, he remembered Fu Zhengyang in the Six Doors prison and asked, "There must be secret techniques in the world that can disguise one's cultivation level, right?"

"Of course it exists. However, such secret techniques are only effective when combined with unique cultivation methods. The cultivation method you practice is extremely yang and strong, so similar secret techniques are probably of little use to you."

You can even tell the nature of the cultivation technique I practice?
Chen Ming increasingly felt that this Miss Zhao was no ordinary person.

Zhao Xiyan said, "At your pace, I'm afraid you'll soon achieve mastery of Qi and Blood. As far as I know, there are two cultivation methods suitable for you."

Chen Ming was about to say no, but upon hearing her words, a thought suddenly struck him, and he changed his mind, saying, "Please tell me, Miss."

Zhao Xiyan explained, "There is a technique within the Six Doors called the 'Qian Yuan Great Technique,' which is an unparalleled divine skill that leads directly to the first rank. It cannot be taught to anyone other than a member of the Six Doors. Even a technique at the sixth rank level requires immense merit."

He shook his head upon hearing this; joining the Six Doors was out of the question for the time being. "What about the other door?"

Zhao Xiyan said, "The other one is the Nine Dragons Fire God Skill from the Four Seas Trading Company. It's a divine skill that can lead to first-grade mastery. It's said that the first part is missing, so no one has been able to master it. Maybe it's suitable for you. I can ask the Four Seas Trading Company for a favor."

"Nine Dragons Fire God Skill"?
Is the first part still missing?

Is there such a coincidence?

Chen Ming had a strong intuition that this so-called "Nine Dragons Fire God Skill" might be the third part of the "Blazing Sun Divine Skill".

Asking a question actually yielded a crucial piece of information.

He shook his head and said, "This matter is not urgent. It will take me some time before my Qi and blood are fully developed. Let's talk about it when we need it."

Don't alert them yet.

Zhao Xiyan nodded, "Okay, I'll listen to you."

……

The next day, Xiao Zhuyun brought Huo Qianqian to their door.

Interestingly enough, for the past month or so, Xiao Zhuyun had been coming to spar with him every few days, but she hadn't run into Zhao Xiyan again. They had always just missed each other.

It has to be said that the two of them really have a great understanding.

“Brother Chen, my junior sister and I have come here specifically to say goodbye. We are leaving tomorrow, and we are very grateful for your care during this time.”

Are you leaving?

Chen Ming was somewhat disappointed. With her gone, he lost a training partner who was willing to spar with him.

He said with concern, "I heard that the attackers were sorcerers from the Longevity Cult. Wouldn't it be a bit risky to leave now?"

Xiao Zhuyun smiled and said, "Thank you for your concern, Brother Chen. Yesterday, the elders of our sect arrived and will escort us back."

"That's good. I wish Junior Sister Xiao and Junior Sister a safe journey."

"When Brother Chen comes to our sect in the future, please be sure to inform your younger sister so that she can fulfill her duty as a host."

"must."

Chen Ming saw them to the gate.

……

Inside the carriage, Xiao Zhuyun took out an exquisite dagger from her bosom, played with it in her hand, and looked slightly melancholy.

Sitting opposite her, Huo Qianqian suddenly asked, "Senior Sister, you were just about to give it to Senior Brother Chen, right? Why didn't you give it to him in the end?"

Xiao Zhuyun looked down at the dagger in her hand and said softly, "I've never really been able to figure this person out. Everyone says he's a martial arts fanatic, but judging from his actions and words, he's worldly-wise and smooth, and he maintains the perfect distance between himself and others. This kind of person is beyond my control."

There was something she didn't say, especially since Zhao Xiyan was with him.

So, forget it.

(End of this chapter)