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Chapter 33 Breakthrough to Ninth Rank

Lu Chen obtained the grenade from the newbie gift pack, but he had never used it.

To test the blast radius of these grenades, Lu Chen specifically took one out to test detonate.

The grenades in the beginner's gift pack are much larger than ordinary grenades on Earth, and they are not portable grenades, so they are also more powerful.

When Lu Chen approached the site of the grenade explosion, he discovered that the armor within a ten-meter radius had been pierced by shrapnel from the grenade, and the bodies of the cattle and sheep were riddled with holes.

When the soldiers saw the wounds on the cattle and sheep, they couldn't help but feel a little scared. Luckily, they had been relatively far away.

If they had been any closer, their bodies would probably be riddled with holes.

Lu Chen then said to Chu Yuqin and Li Feng, "General Li, Aunt Chu, what do you think of the weapon I just used?"

Li Feng immediately said, "With such a divine artifact in your possession, Your Highness will surely be able to unify the world!"

As soon as Li Feng finished speaking, the soldiers all knelt down and said in unison, "We congratulate Your Highness on obtaining the divine artifact! Your Highness will surely unify the world and awe the four seas!"

Lu Chen was speechless. Damn, a bunch of sycophants!

"Alright, get up, everyone."

Upon hearing Lu Chen's words, the soldiers immediately stood up again.

Chu Yuqin then asked, "Chen'er, wasn't that kind of thing disposable? Do you have a lot more?"

Lu Chen said, "There aren't many, only a few dozen, but we'll be able to manufacture them ourselves when conditions are right."

Hearing Lu Chen's answer, Chu Yuqin was extremely excited. With such a magical artifact, it would probably be much easier for Lu Chen to compete for that position in the capital in the future.

At this moment, Lu Chen magically produced a hand grenade from his sleeve and said to Li Feng, "General Li, let me teach you how to use it. When the Blood Moon Tower assassins arrive, use this to give them a good welcome."

"Yes, Your Highness."

Next, Lu Chen taught Li Feng and the soldiers how to use grenades. Of course, this time he didn't pull the safety pin directly.

After the church soldiers learned how to use it, Lu Chen said to them, "When the Northern King was rewarding the soldiers, lightning struck the palace, scaring the Northern King into hiding in his room for an entire afternoon."

Upon hearing Lu Chen's words, the soldiers immediately understood what he meant. After all, the sound of the grenade exploding was so loud that the people around the Prince's Mansion must have heard it as well.

If we don't come up with an excuse, it might arouse suspicion.

As soon as Lu Chen finished speaking, he had someone quickly tidy up the backyard, and then he returned to the main courtyard.

After Li Feng and his soldiers left the backyard, their relatives surrounded them, asking what had just happened.

Li Feng and the others said that a bolt of lightning had just struck the backyard, startling the prince.

……

It was evening.

News of the Northern Prince's Mansion being struck by lightning spread throughout Yancheng, and people suspected that the Northern Prince had done something heinous to deserve being struck by lightning.

at the same time.

Hundred Flowers Pavilion.

Wang Qingci was sitting on the chaise longue in the pavilion, her cloud-like robe half-tied up, displaying a very languid appearance.

At this moment, Chen Yu arrived at the pavilion.

"Grandma Yu, what's the matter?" Wang Qingci asked first.

Chen Yu replied, "Holy Maiden, our people have learned that after the Northern King had lunch, when he was rewarding the soldiers, lightning struck from the sky, frightening him so much that he hid in his room and didn't come out all afternoon."

Upon hearing this, Wang Qingci smiled slightly, then got up from the chaise lounge, looking quite interested.

"That's interesting. Was the Northern King injured?"

Wang Qingci naturally didn't believe that Lu Chen was really so frightened by the thunder that he hid in his room for an entire afternoon. She could only suspect that the Northern King was preparing something.

The claim that someone was frightened by lightning is clearly an attempt to divert people's attention.

Chen Yu then said, "We don't know about that."

Wang Qingci said calmly, "Then I'll go to the Northern Prince's residence tonight to gather some information."

Hearing this, Chen Yu said with some concern, "Holy Maiden, you go to the Northern King's Mansion every night, which makes it easy for Chu Yuqin to find out. Before the Blood Moon Tower people arrive, I think it would be better for you to stay away from the Northern King's Mansion for the time being."

Wang Qingci said, "You don't need to worry about that. I usually don't go near the inner courtyard, so Chu Yuqin won't be able to find me."

At this point, Wang Qingci stood up, preparing to change his clothes and head to the Northern Prince's residence.

In the stillness of the night.

A dark figure reappeared in the inner courtyard of the Northern Prince's Mansion.

At this moment, Chu Yuqin was still patrolling the inner courtyard. Because of the grenade incident during the day, Chu Yuqin was worried that spies would come to the Northern Prince's Mansion to gather information, so she was extra careful tonight.

Just as Chu Yuqin was about to make a move when she saw a black figure swagger into the main courtyard of the Northern Prince's mansion, she heard the woman in black say with a smile, "This servant greets Madam Chu. Good evening, Madam Chu."

Upon hearing Wang Qingci's voice, Chu Yuqin snorted coldly and said, "Take off your mask."

Without hesitation, Wang Qingci removed his face mask. After confirming Wang Qingci's identity, Chu Yuqin turned and left without saying a word to him.

Watching Chu Yuqin's departing figure, Wang Qingci's lips curled up slightly, and then he muttered to himself, "It seems that Madam Chu really dislikes me."

After speaking, Wang Qingci walked towards Lu Chen's room.

After entering the room, Wang Qingci originally intended to ask Lu Chen if anything had happened at the Prince's Mansion during the day, but before she could speak, her mouth was covered.

Wang Qingci was speechless. Although her opinion of the Northern King had changed significantly, she also discovered that the rumors about the Northern King being lecherous were absolutely true.

The Northern King can no longer be described as merely lustful; he is practically a lustful glutton.

Wang Qingci naturally had no idea why Lu Chen was in such a hurry.

Lu Chen only needed thirty experience points to break through to the second level of the Qi Refining Technique, so he was naturally very anxious. He couldn't wait to become a ninth-grade martial artist.

With the completion of his relationship development with Wang Qingci, the system notification finally sounded.

[The host cultivates a relationship with Wang Qingci, gaining 20 experience points in the Qi Refining Technique. An emotional critical hit is triggered, gaining another 40 experience points. The Qi Refining Technique breaks through to the second level, and the Rejuvenating Hand gains 10 experience points. Congratulations, host, your cultivation level has increased to the ninth rank.]

After hearing the system notification, Lu Chen finally calmed down.

Then he felt a surge of immense power flowing into his body. In an instant, his body became lighter and he felt like he had inexhaustible strength.

Not only that, he found that his eyesight had become clearer and his mind was particularly sharp.

After enjoying the unique feeling brought about by the improvement in his cultivation level, Lu Chen couldn't help but sigh in his heart, "Is this what a ninth-grade martial artist is like!"

I never imagined that I would one day become a ninth-rank martial artist!

When he was in the capital, he always thought that he would just lie there for the rest of his life and be an ordinary person, since he had no talent for martial arts and could not endure the hardship of martial arts training.

Unexpectedly, he broke through to the ninth rank in less than half a year after obtaining the system.

that's nice!

After improving his own strength, he was able to protect himself to a certain extent.

In the future, he can go out and travel more, and plan the future development direction of Beijun.

(End of this chapter)