Becoming a god by following the natural order and seeking good fortune and avoiding misfortune.

Chapter 72 The Madam's Apology! (Seeking First Subscription)

"Madam, you wouldn't want to be treated as a furnace, your life constantly in danger, would you?"

The warm breath brushed against her ear, causing Madam Yang to tremble involuntarily, feeling a tingling sensation from head to toe. Chen Sheng's deep voice, however, jolted her awake, her pupils contracting sharply.

"How...how do you know these things?"

Madam Yang's eyes were filled with shock and disbelief.

She had never told anyone about being used as a furnace for cultivation or about her homosexual relationship with Lin Shou.

The former was because she didn't want to implicate her family, since Lin Shou had warned her that if she dared to reveal even a little bit of information to outsiders, the powerful figure behind her would easily wipe out the Yang family.

That's why she didn't dare to resist and could only silently endure it.

Even if there is a lot of resentment in one's heart, it can only be suppressed.

The latter was because it was too shameful. If the fact that Lin Shou was someone else's male concubine were to be spread, not only would Lin Shou lose face, but she would also be ashamed and unable to face anyone.

After all, no matter what, Lin Shou was her husband.

Chen Sheng's words at this moment shocked her and made her feel ashamed. After all, who would have thought that a woman who had been married for several years was still a virgin?

"I know far more than you can imagine. Now, I just want to ask you one question: Are you really willing to die in the prime of your life?"

Being a "furnace" (a metaphor for a vessel used for sexual intercourse) is not something that can be resolved with a few acts of sexual exploitation. Those who are considered "furnaces" often only have one path: to be completely drained, and then to die and have their essence dissipate.

Chen Sheng's hands were now resting on Madam Yang's shoulders.

Madam Yang, flustered, had no intention of pushing him away again, only looking troubled.
"I, your humble servant."

"If you wish to live, Madam, I can help you."

Chen Sheng saw through Madam Yang's inner conflict and her growing interest. He himself hadn't expected that just a few short words would break down her defenses.

It seems that Madam Yang must have been living in extreme fear these past few days.

"How can you help me?"

Madam Yang suddenly turned her head and stared at Chen Sheng.

If possible, she certainly didn't want to die, but she simply couldn't muster the courage to resist Lin Shou, because that would inevitably implicate the entire family.

But if it's Chen Sheng, it seems not impossible.

After all, Chen Sheng is no longer the young man he was when he first took office. As far as she knows, Chen Sheng's cultivation has now reached the Marrow Transformation Realm, and he has even killed two Marrow Transformation Realm experts from the Gao family.

Most importantly, he now commands the entire county's military camp, which greatly alarms Lin Shou, who is trying to use his connections to impeach them and prevent Chen Sheng from taking that position.

He has already gained the power to threaten Lin Shou!

If Chen Sheng were to give her his full support, this crisis might not be unsolvable.

"What you are worried about is nothing more than the safety of the Yang family. I, Chen, now hold military power. Even if Lin Shou wanted to make a move, he wouldn't have the ability. As long as I don't agree, he can't mobilize his troops."

The lady is simply too frightened; she's scaring herself unnecessarily.

Chen Sheng smiled calmly and gently comforted her.

"The person behind Cocoa Forest Hunting"

Having known Lin Shou for several years, she had long seen through him and realized that he was all bark and no bite, but the person behind him was a different story—a big shot in the prefectural city, someone who could easily anger him.

The Yang family could not withstand this anger.

Upon hearing this, Chen Sheng couldn't help but laugh.
"Madam, why don't you think about it? If Lin Shouzhen really had a powerful background, why would he have been controlled by the three major families before? Moreover, Madam, do you think that Chen and County Magistrate Wu don't have any powerful backers?"
Why did County Magistrate Wu resist the coercion and inducements of the three powerful families and insist on eliminating them? Did County Magistrate Wu really want to restore peace and order to the people? Haha, it's just a cover-up.

Since Mr. Chen dared to make such a guarantee to his wife, he must have some confidence in the matter.

Although Chen Sheng and Wu Kuang had not yet fully figured out Lin Shou's true strength and weakness, they could basically tell that he did have someone backing him up.

But who among those who rise to high positions doesn't have someone backing them up?

Didn't Wu Kuang also have connections and support behind him?

How can one govern a region without anyone backing them up?
Moreover, if Lin Shouzhen had a powerful background, he would have already subdued the three major families and become the local tyrant of Changshan County. How could he possibly be suppressed by the three major families instead?

They even went so far as to collude with several powerful families.

He was even subject to restrictions at every turn within the county government.

It should be understood that the intention of the upper echelons of the prefecture was to wipe out the local powerful clans and eliminate the bandits of Changshan.

This is an undisguised statement. If the person behind Lin Shou truly had extensive connections, they should have known about this news long ago, and as the county magistrate, Lin Shou should have cooperated unconditionally long ago.

Unlike now, where Lin Shou was already jumping up and down in a panic simply by destroying the Gao family.

His opponent's attempt to prevent him from rising to power was doomed to failure.

Therefore, when dealing with Lin Shou, although he could cause some minor trouble, that was all he could do in the end. Otherwise, why would they have given him face on the day they destroyed the Gao family?

The reason is simple: Lin Shou no longer poses a significant threat.

That is why Chen Sheng scoffed at Lin Shou's attempts to win him over.

What kind of person is he that deserves his allegiance?

"Is what you said true?"

Seeing Chen Sheng's confident demeanor, Madam Yang was momentarily moved, and felt that the gloom before her eyes had dissipated considerably.

Why would Mr. Chen bother to deceive his wife?

Chen Sheng reached out and directly grasped Madam Yang's soft, fair hand.

Why did you help me? And how do you expect me to repay you?

Madam Yang blushed slightly under Chen Sheng's gaze. She tried to pull her hand away from his tight grip, but couldn't manage it; she had no strength. However, she had already found a reason to comfort herself. It wasn't that she wasn't being virtuous; it was simply that Chen Sheng was a martial arts master, while she was merely weak and powerless to resist his domineering attitude and his insistence on taking action.

"Repay? That depends on Madam's understanding."

Chen Sheng smiled calmly.

"I...I don't understand what Commander Chen means. I hope you can explain it more clearly."

At this moment, Madam Yang felt dizzy and couldn't concentrate at all. The strong masculine scent emanating from Chen Sheng made her feel flustered.

Seeing that the other party was hesitant to accept, Chen Sheng had no choice but to gently move her soft hand:
"I, Chen, have helped my wife, and I hope that she will help me in return in the future."

"you"

Madam Yang was startled awake at the touch, quickly pulled her arm back, and stared at Chen Sheng, saying:
"You...you don't actually want to use me as a furnace, do you?"

At this moment, she finally came to her senses. Why would Chen Sheng help her out of the blue? After all, she and Chen Sheng had no connection whatsoever, and at most they had only met twice. Why would he help her escape her misery?

They clearly wanted to take away her yin essence to aid their cultivation.

"Madam misunderstands. It's not some kind of furnace or cauldron. I just want you to help me with my cultivation in the future."

Chen Sheng shook his head.

He had no interest in taking her life, but Madam Yang's Yin energy was indeed helpful for cultivation, and could even give him more assistance when breaking through to the Innate Realm.

Now that his cultivation has reached the Marrow Transformation stage, and with the help of the Golden Jade Ointment, it is within his expectations that he will eventually reach the Marrow Transformation Perfection stage. At this time, he naturally needs to prepare for the Innate stage after the Marrow Transformation.

Madam Yang's expression shifted uncertainly. After a long while, she nodded.
"Alright, as long as you can make Lin Shou bow his head and make me feel safe, you can take whatever you want from me, but not now."

This was her last bargaining chip.

If Chen Sheng manages to deceive her after succeeding, then she will truly be left with no one to turn to for help.

To avoid any misunderstanding from Chen Sheng, Madam Yang quickly explained:

“It’s not that I don’t trust Commander Chen, it’s just that Lin Shou keeps a very close eye on me and often checks the mark on my body. Once the mark is gone, he will definitely not let me go.”

After regaining her senses, Madam Yang realized that this was just a transaction. She helped the other party cultivate, and in return, the other party helped her escape from suffering. There was nothing wrong with that, but she still felt a strange sense of unease.

However, after thinking it through, she felt relieved. As long as Chen Sheng could help her through the crisis, she would not break her promise.

After all, compared to being used as a furnace to die, Chen Sheng's choice undoubtedly made her more satisfied.

Chen Sheng was somewhat disappointed upon hearing this.

He was still hoping to completely persuade her, but it seems he underestimated Madam Yang. She was clearly a shrewd person, which is understandable.

It's impossible for the other party to offer herself up based on just a few words from him.

However, he wasn't in a hurry.

The Golden Jade Ointment is enough for his current cultivation needs, and Madam Yang's assistance can be saved for when he breaks through to the Innate Realm in the future.

However, even though he couldn't eat meat, Chen Sheng couldn't let the other party come for nothing.

He immediately narrowed his eyes and stared intently at the other person:

"But what if Mr. Chen is very angry right now?"

Madam Yang didn't dare to look Chen Sheng in the eye, afraid that if she wavered and gave in to him, she would lose her only bargaining chip.

He immediately bit his tongue, and after regaining his senses, he laughed and said:
"Xueyao is right outside the military camp, so why don't we..."

"Forget about Miss Yang, I still admire Madam's beauty more. Besides, putting aside the matter of temper, the Yang family did offend me before, and Madam is also a member of the Yang family."

"Shouldn't the lady atone for this offense?"

Chen Sheng shook his head.

The bottom line is broken little by little, and no matter what, he has to break some of them today.

In this way, we can consider it as making some preparations for the future.

"As long as Commander Chen agrees not to touch my Yin Yuan, I will apologize for the Yang family's affairs." Madam Yang smiled upon hearing Chen Sheng's praise.

"Yes, madam, please put your hair up."

"Updo?"

Madam Yang frowned, somewhat puzzled, until she looked at where Chen Sheng's gaze lingered, then she came to her senses and gave him a reproachful glance:
"I originally thought Commander Chen was a gentleman, but I never expected this."

"Does Madam prefer a gentleman, or does she prefer someone as straightforward as me?"

Chen Sheng leaned forward slightly and raised his hand to lift the other person's face.

Madam Yang blinked her eyelashes somewhat flusteredly and took a few deep breaths:

"I don't like it either."

"is it?"

Inside the main tent of the military camp, the candlelight flickered, casting two figures in its glow.

Chen Sheng sternly reprimanded the Yang family for their previous actions, while Madam Yang, as the eldest daughter of the Yang family, felt guilty and had no choice but to kneel before him to admit her mistakes and apologize.

This was to appease his anger.

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