Bitter Realm: A Happy Person Traveling Across China

Chapter 74 Su Huanzhen Pretending to be Sweet? (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

Here comes the classic Sue's care approach.

Fortunately, I am still young, otherwise I would have had to endure the curse of a senior.

Ye Jinming understood, but his face showed a troubled expression: "Troublesome, indeed a bit, but just a minor one. It's just that Kuanglong Yishengxiao is causing trouble everywhere, trying to get Yunren back into the mortal world. I don't know why he came to me. Speaking of which, this is one of the messes that Suxianren has to deal with since taking over!"

"One of the messes?" Su Huanzhen keenly caught the key phrase, his brows furrowing slightly, a hint of doubt appearing on his face. "Judging from Jinming's words, it seems that there are still quite a few troubles in the Bitter Realm that urgently need to be resolved?"

Ye Jinming feigned surprise as he looked at him: "What? Didn't Mu Shaoai talk to you in detail? What an irresponsible ex he was!"

Su Huanzhen feigned confusion and shook his head, saying, "The Pharmacist only said that the demonic calamity had been temporarily quelled and that he needed to recuperate, so he returned the Immortal Realm to me without discussing anything else."

Ye Jinming's hand holding the teacup paused almost imperceptibly. He pressed the rim of the cup to his lips, his gaze piercing through the rising steam as he scrutinized the gentle, jade-like face opposite him, a face brimming with a thirst for knowledge.

Is he genuinely unaware, or is he feigning ignorance to test the waters? With Su Huanzhen's abilities and his pervasive, all-encompassing intelligence network throughout the Bitter Realm, would he truly be completely ignorant of the current situation?

It seems more likely that they want to use their own words to confirm certain information, or to observe their own stance and insights. That's quite something.

That's intriguing!

Thinking of this, Ye Jinming chuckled inwardly. But then again, Su Huanzhen's acting was indeed more natural than Tan Wuyu's, with almost no trace of acting, making it hard to find fault with him.

Since Su Huanzhen is going to "pretend to be sweet," there's no need for me to expose him; I'll just play along.

"So it turns out that Su Xianren is not entirely clear about the current situation." Ye Jinming put down his teacup, as if sorting out his thoughts, and slowly said, "Although the Otherworld Demon Realm has temporarily gone into hiding due to the defeat of Yama and Hanmei, the martial world is never truly peaceful. Right now, the Bitter Realm is in turmoil, with various forces stirring up trouble. In my humble opinion, there are three forces that deserve our utmost attention."

"Oh? I'd like to hear the details." Su Huanzhen sat up straight, pretending to listen.

"First, the Yiliu Black Faction, Beichen Yuanhuang." Ye Jinming raised a finger. "This person is ambitious and ruthless. He has integrated the remaining forces of Yiliu and has also colluded with the Demon Realm. We must be wary of him."

"Secondly, the Pit of Sin, Mad Dragon's Laughter." He raised his second finger, his tone tinged with helplessness. "This man's madness is unpredictable, and his strength is formidable. Now, due to the departure of Lian Yunren, his mentality has become unbalanced, and he is acting more and more recklessly, which may become a source of chaos."

"Thirdly," Ye Jinming paused, raised his third finger, his gaze slightly narrowed, "Ghost Liang Military Mansion, Ghost Liang Under Heaven. This man is chivalrous and righteous, making many friends. His military mansion is powerful and its influence in the martial arts world is growing day by day, but whether he is friend or foe is still unknown."

After Ye Jinming finished speaking, he picked up his teacup and waited for Su Huanzhen's reaction.

Su Huanzhen pondered for a moment, then his face showed a look of sudden realization. He slowly nodded and said, "So the current situation in the Bitter Realm is so complex and turbulent. Thank you for your analysis, Jinming. I understand now."

Immediately afterward, Su Huanzhen looked up at Ye Jinming, his gaze filled with inquiry and a hint of barely perceptible scrutiny: "So, in your opinion, Jinming, how should we proceed in the face of this chaotic situation to restore order and bring peace back to the Bitter Realm?"

"Testing me again?" Ye Jinming chuckled inwardly.

This Su Huanzhen, he's still testing me.

"You've asked the wrong person, Su Xianren. How to deal with these three major forces and untangle this mess is a problem that you, as the pillar of the Bitter Realm, should be strategizing and using your wisdom to solve. I am but a recluse, occasionally joining in the fun is fine, but how dare I speak presumptuously about such matters concerning the fate of the world?"

Su Huanzhen, upon hearing this, did not take it to heart. Instead, he laughed and said, "Jinming is too modest. You were able to devise a scheme to kill Yama Hanba, help Pingshan retire, and have a clear understanding of the current situation. Such wisdom and courage are extraordinary. I am sincerely seeking your guidance and hope you will not hesitate to teach me."

Ye Jinming closed his fan, shook his head, and said, "You flatter me too much. There is still much I need to learn."

Su Huanzhen continued to flatter him, saying, "Jinming, you're too modest. At least regarding the Sinful Pit Mad Dragon, I presume you already have some thoughts on this?"

Ye Jinming, however, didn't take the bait at all. "Oh dear! Su Xianren, I almost forgot about this! Please, you absolutely must, immediately find a way to get rid of—no, to properly deal with—this troublesome Mad Dragon! Otherwise, with this mad dog watching me from behind, I can't sleep or eat in peace, and I don't even dare to walk in the Bitter Realm in peace! Su Xianren, you have a bodhisattva's heart, you must save me from this predicament!"

Su Huanzhen watched Ye Jinming's exaggerated performance, his lips twitching slightly, but he still maintained a gentle smile: "Ha, Jinming, you jest. Judging from your current calm and composure, unharmed, and able to sit here sipping tea and discussing strategy with someone inferior, the disturbance from the mad dragon must still be under your control, right?"

Ye Jinming blinked, feigning innocence: "You're mistaken, Su Xianren. I'm merely putting on a brave face; I'm all bark and no bite. It's you, Xianren, who just said you weren't very clear on the situation in the Bitter Realm, but after hearing my humble opinion, you seem to have a complete grasp of the situation, even having the capacity to help me with this little 'trouble.' Your learning and adaptability are truly admirable; I'm ashamed to admit my inferiority."

Their eyes met in mid-air; one's gaze was sincere yet mischievous, while the other's gentle eyes held a deeper meaning.

After a moment, they both smiled.

(As Shao Ai had said, Ye Jinming was indeed a remarkable person, and even more so—someone who would never suffer the slightest loss.) Su Huanzhen thought to himself.

(This Su Huanzhen, as expected of a seasoned veteran, his Tai Chi push hands are masterful, and he's always trying to leak my information.) Ye Jinming thought to himself.

Ye Jinming and Su Huanzhen: Bah, it really is a heart!

For a moment, the aroma of tea lingered in the glass pavilion, but the atmosphere seemed even more harmonious than before. However, beneath this harmony lay an unspoken test and assessment between them.

The two are evenly matched, like two equally talented individuals meeting. It seems this harsh world of martial arts won't be lonely after all.

Meanwhile, news of a hidden treasure in the Ghost River Valley, spread by someone, has stirred up another wave of turmoil.

Many martial arts practitioners went to their deaths in search of the treasure.

Within the Shadow Stream, the Universe's Wonders also reported Ye Jinming and Bei Chen Yuanhuang, their tone full of malice.

Bei Chen Yuanhuang was not particularly concerned about this, stating bluntly that if it was a threat, then the Universe Treasure Trove would deal with it ahead of time.

After all, Bei Chen Yuan Huang's ambitions were not limited to himself, but extended to the stars and the sea—no, to the world's dominance!

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