From a slave to the Great Qian Martial Saint

At midnight, on the back mountain of Zhechongyuan.

Chen Shi walked over slowly, and when he saw Feng Qi waiting there, he couldn't help but smile slightly.

"It's the middle of the night again, and it's in the back mountain, making it seem like we're having an affair."

"I have been educated in Confucian classics since childhood; how could I possibly commit such an immoral act as adultery!"

Feng Qi snorted coldly and glanced at Chen Shi with considerable disdain.

"Besides, even if I were to have an affair, I wouldn't go to you. You're someone who enters the military academy to learn how to lead troops and fight battles, wearing a mask from morning till night, a coward who hides his true nature."

"Although I wear a mask, at least I use my real name and real identity, unlike some people who can change the name given to them by their parents at will and don't even dare to admit their own true identity."

"Didn't I say we wouldn't mention this? What if Nangong finds out?"

Feng Qi, who had just been looking disdainful, suddenly panicked and glared at Chen Shi.

Chen Shi chuckled lightly. What an easily frightened scholar! He's trying to lead troops into battle with this kind of attitude.

Too lazy to tease Feng Qi anymore, I asked him directly.

Why did you specifically ask me to come here?

"Of course there's something going on."

"Say it, don't beat around the bush."

"Ahem, actually, there's something I need you to do."

"Ha, you call yourself a scholar? Don't you know that you should use the word 'please' in this situation?"

"...Alright, alright, I have something to ask Brother Chen!"

"Don't try to act like a brother to me, but you can tell me what you've got to say."

"I want you to be a spy!"

Feng Qi looked around warily. Although no one was around, he couldn't help but move closer to Chen Shi, trying to keep his voice down.

Spy?

Chen Shi was taken aback and couldn't help but frown.

"What are you talking about, making no sense at all?"

"Spring exams! Spring exams! What else is there to say!"

Feng Qi rolled his eyes and simply said it directly.

"During the spring examinations, I need you to be my inside man, to tell me about the plans for recruiting students!"

"ha?"

Chen Shi was taken aback again, then couldn't help but chuckle softly.

"I think you're seriously ill. It's just a spring exam, and you've even resorted to spies. Anyone who didn't know better would think you were at war with two countries."

"That's none of your business. Just do as I say!"

"You're definitely quite ill. Why should I be your mole? I'm not a casual person."

Chen Shi glanced at Feng Qi and gave a disdainful snort.

He was not a servant of the Marquis of Dingyuan's household, so he had no obligation to obey Master Feng's orders.

"I know you're the kind of person who won't do anything without a profit, so I won't let you work for nothing."

Feng Qi raised his head slightly, then took out a book from his pocket.

"This Xuan-rank martial arts manual is a benefit for you."

"Mystic-rank martial arts!"

Chen Shi's eyes widened slightly, and his face immediately lit up with excitement.

It turned out to be a Xuan-level martial art.

Profound-level martial arts are not like cabbages on the street; even with Chen Shi's current status and position, they are not something that can be obtained casually.

Although the Jing'an Marquis's mansion possesses Xuan-rank martial arts techniques, it requires the master's permission; even Xiao Fengxiao does not have the authority to bestow them directly.

So far, Gu Tingshu has only given Chen Shi two Xuan-level martial arts techniques.

"You have a great eye for people! Deal!"

What does the outcome of the contest has to do with Chen Shi?

Let alone revealing Zheng Bisheng's marching plans, even if Chen Shi were to directly beat Zheng Bisheng up, it wouldn't be a big deal.

This deal is incredibly lucrative.

Fearing that Feng Qi might change his mind, Chen Shi quickly agreed and snatched the manual away.

"That'll have to wait until things are settled... Never mind, I'll give it to you now."

"What level of Xuan-rank martial art is this?"

"Which realm?"

"What a bookworm! He knows nothing. I mean, what level of martial arts is this?"

"Aren't you a sixth-rank martial artist? A sixth-rank martial artist can practice this."

"That is, the profound-level martial arts of the Divine Power Realm."

Chen Shi nodded. Although the higher the level, the more precious it is, it is still a Xuan-level martial art.

"This is a Xuan-level martial art, which grade?"

"Top grade!"

Feng Qi stood tall and proud, a fact he was aware of.

"As expected of the Marquis of Dingyuan's mansion."

Chen Shi nodded, his joy growing.

As one of the Thirteen Marquises, the Marquis of Dingyuan's family was no less powerful than the Marquis of Jing'an's family.

As he spoke, Chen Shi looked at the manual in his hand. Rather than asking Feng Qi, that bookworm, he figured he might as well read it himself.

The cover read "Yi's Archery Techniques".

"Archery!"

Chen Shi's eyes widened instantly; this was actually an archery technique.

"Yi is a bird that spreads its wings and soars into the wind."

Feng Qi nodded and then gave another self-important introduction.

"This is a rare item."

Too lazy to listen to Feng Qi's ramblings, Chen Shi immediately opened the secret manual.

It is definitely an archery skill!

The look of surprise on Chen Shi's face grew even stronger.

According to his understanding, Xuan-level martial arts can be called techniques, and the vast majority of them are abilities rather than specific moves.

As the saying goes, things are valued for their rarity. Conversely, if it is a Xuan-level martial art with specific moves, it is even more precious.

Take, for example, the Dragon Claw Hand technique.

Of course, Dragon Claw Hand is not just a specific move; it is fundamentally an ability, but it is still related to external martial arts.

Could this archery technique of Yi be the same?

If so, this martial art is considered top-tier among the profound-level martial arts of the Divine Power Realm.

It was described as top-grade, but Chen Shi thought it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it the finest.

Of course, it depends on the specific details.

Chen Shi only glanced through it and was not very clear about the specifics of this archery technique.

"You've agreed, and a gentleman's word is his bond!"

Feng Qi looked at Chen Shi and couldn't help but ask another question.

"That's natural. Although I'm not a gentleman, I still know how to keep my promises."

Chen Shi nodded, put the manual directly into his pocket, and then smiled and said.

"But as you know, I'm not well-liked among the recruits, so I can't guarantee how much information I can get for you."

"Since you're on the same side, how could the basic deployments be kept from you? Just tell me everything you've seen."

"no problem."

Chen Shi agreed, his gaze resolute.

As the saying goes, "If you don't get along, even half a sentence is too much," and Chen Shi and Feng Qi were hardly compatible.

The matter was concluded, and they immediately parted ways.

Feng Qi did not return to his residence directly. Instead, he went to the back of a hill not far away, where Nangong Caiyun was already waiting.

"It's settled."

"It's settled."

Feng Qi nodded, but still couldn't help but frown as he spoke.

"I still think it's unnecessary. With our abilities, why would we need that scoundrel's help?"

"Even a lion needs to exert its full strength to hunt a rabbit; preparation prevents all trouble. This spring examination, I will utterly defeat the candidates! So that from now on, the mere mention of my name, Nangong Caiyun, will be like a nightmare!"

Nangong Caiyun clenched his fists, his expression serious, and his voice unusually low.

Seeing Nangong Caiyun like this, Feng Qi couldn't help but frown.

"Don't worry, I will do everything I can to help you."

But he didn't try to persuade him further; instead, Chen Shi said something.

No matter what Nangong Caiyun does, he will fully support him from behind!