132: How can I repay you?

There's news about the dragon tendon.

Chu Qing decided to put everything aside and retrieve the dragon tendon.

He first called Cui Moyang and The Crowd, saying:

“I’m going on a long journey. You should continue to operate as usual.”

“If the rebels come, slaughter them all.”

“All pearls produced should be sent to Jin Residence for Madam Jin.”

“Also, you must look after her. If anyone bullies her, you must kill them for me.”

Nangong’s eyes darted around as he asked, “What if that Jin Pangzi bullies her?”

Chu Qing smiled, “I said anyone.”

Nangong suddenly understood, “I get it!”

“Oh, by the way, if you leave, what about the specially made pearls?”

Everyone had started practicing bone refinement.

These specially made pearls had relatively insufficient medicinal effects.

However, daily consumption could still accelerate the speed of bone refinement.

Chu Qing thought for a moment and said, “You can make them yourselves!”

Ximen excitedly asked, “How do we make them?”

Chu Qing pondered for a moment and then explained the method for making the specially made pearls.

The Crowd… Mingyue excitedly said, “Qing Ge, how did you come up with this method?”

“Refining ordinary pearls with Qi and blood?”

“This method is truly profound.”

Chu Qing said earnestly, “This was told to me by a friend.”

Mingyue nodded vigorously, “I understand!”

“You are so humble!”

Chu Qing… The Crowd… At dusk:

After arranging matters at the Martial Arts Academy, Chu Qing went to Jin Residence.

Jin Residence:

Madam Jin had already received news of his arrival and had prepared dinner in advance.

She had also specifically washed and dressed up.

Jin Pangzi said, feeling wronged, “Madam, Master Qing is coming, but you don’t need to dress up so elaborately!”

Madam Jin sneered, “Don’t meddle in my affairs.”

Jin Pangzi felt even more wronged.

Madam Jin called Xiao Tao Hong and said, “Go, inform Madam Shi.”

“Yes!”

Xiao Tao Hong hurried away.

Madam Jin went to the living room to wait.

Soon, Chu Qing arrived.

Jin Pangzi greeted him, his face full of flattery.

Chu Qing smiled, nodded, and said, “Hall Master, are you well?”

Sweat beaded on Jin Pangzi’s forehead as he quickly said, “Master Qing, please just call me Jin Pangzi, or Little Fatty.”

Chu Qing patted his shoulder and said, “Little Fatty, you’re a good man.”

“Stay at the door!”

“Yes, sir!”

Jin Pangzi’s expression was complex, and he honestly stayed by the living room door.

Chu Qing entered and saw Madam Jin in a moon-colored dress, arranging flowers.

He leaned over, put his arm around her slender waist, and said, “Godmother, this way of arranging flowers is incorrect.”

Madam Jin turned around, her small hand pressing against his chest, and said:

“Qing’er, I’ve read many books, there’s absolutely no problem with this!”

Chu Qing… After some pleasantries, Chu Qing said:

“I need to go on a long journey!”

Madam Jin asked, worried, “Where are you going?”

“Is it dangerous?”

Chu Qing smiled, “It’s not dangerous at all!”

“I’m going to see a friend. His name is Tang Wuming, and he’s from a prominent family.”

“The fish and shrimp there are plump and delicious, and he’s invited me over to eat fish.”

Madam Jin remained silent.

She knew Chu Qing was lying to her.

But, she also knew that this young man was trying to put her mind at ease.

She was quite touched.

Soon, Xiao Tao Hong returned.

“Madam, Madam Shi has something to discuss and wants Young Master Qing to go to her.”

Chu Qing’s heart stirred, and he said, “Godmother, I’ll go now!”

“After I leave Madam Shi’s place, I’ll depart directly.”

Madam Jin bit her lip and said, “How long will you be gone?”

Chu Qing thought for a moment and said, “Ten days to half a month at the shortest, three to five months at the longest.”

“Ah!”

Madam Jin’s eyes widened.

“That long?”

“Yes!”

Madam Jin’s mind was in turmoil.

Such a long time, it must be something important.

Now, the imperial star was unstable, and there was chaos everywhere.

If Chu Qing left for three to five months, would she… ever see him again?

Thinking of this, Madam Jin suddenly said, “Xiao Tao Hong, close the door!”

Xiao Tao Hong was stunned for a moment, then obediently closed the door.

Then, she stood by the door, staring at the crack, not daring to look back.

Outside the door:

Jin Pangzi watched the living room door close, completely bewildered.

“My Madam must be teaching Master Qing how to write again.”

“It must be like that!”

Inside the house:

Madam Jin lowered her head and mumbled, “Qing’er, I’m tired, give me a massage.”

Chu Qing… Xiao Tao Hong… Ten minutes… Half an hour… Chu Qing settled Madam Jin, then instructed Xiao Tao Hong, “Take good care of Madam Jin, do not neglect her!”

“Yes!”

Click!

The door closed.

Chu Qing left.

Madam Jin lay languidly on the reclining chair, not wanting to move at all… Shi Manor was very large.

It was Chu Qing’s first time there, and he felt a bit dazzled.

This place was similar to the Suzhou gardens mentioned in his previous life, with beautiful scenery.

The views seen from different angles and different windows were all unique.

After much winding and turning, Chu Qing arrived at the back garden.

There were many flowers here, all vibrant and beautiful.

Madam Shi was curled up languidly in a semicircular hanging basket.

A maid was rocking the hanging basket, another was reading, and yet another held a tray with fruit and other items.

Seeing Chu Qing approach, Madam Shi immediately sat up straight, her expression icy.

Chu Qing wanted to laugh when he saw her.

But, he maintained a serious expression, clasped his hands, and bowed to Madam Shi, saying, “Madam Shi!”

Madam Shi said coldly, “Groom, I heard you’re going on a long journey?”

Chu Qing was stunned for a moment, then nodded.

This news spread so quickly.

Madam Shi waved her hand, and all the maids left.

Then, she said coldly:

“This group of rebels led by Zheng Zhixiang is consolidating their strength, preparing to besiege Shiji County and kill you.”

“Are you running away?”

Chu Qing shook his head and smiled, “I’m just going out to do something, and I’ll be back.”

“At most, half a year!”

Madam Shi sneered, “It won’t take half a year; at most two months, Zheng Zhixiang will definitely attack Shiji County.”

“He has now recruited many Jianghu people and commands several hundred Fortified Manors.”

“He has many experts under his command.”

“By the time you return, Shiji County will likely be in ruins.”

Chu Qing said indifferently, “It’s fine!”

Madam Shi said coldly, “At that time, the pearls will be gone, Madam Jin will be gone, and the Martial Arts Academy’s resources will be gone. And you call that fine?”

“What are you thinking?”

“You should take advantage of this peaceful period to gather resources and improve yourself as quickly as possible.”

Chu Qing smiled:

“In two months, how many Golden Bones can I cultivate?”

“For someone like Zheng Zhixiang, a few more Golden Bones or a few less makes no difference.”

“If Zheng Zhixiang destroys Shiji County and plunders my resources.”

“Then, when I return, I’ll plunder them.”

Madam Shi rolled her eyes and said, “By then, you still won’t be his match.”

Chu Qing was silent.

He had to leave.

He had to find the dragon tendon.

Right now, nothing was more important than the dragon tendon.

“Will the Martial Arts Academy allow the rebels to occupy it?”

Madam Shi said scornfully, “Martial Arts Academy?”

“Didn’t the Martial Arts Academies in other counties also fail to resist?”

Chu Qing thought for a moment and said, “It doesn’t matter.”

“I must go out.”

“If the rebels occupy Shiji County, please take care of Madam Jin for me.”

“If she stays alive and doesn’t suffer, I will definitely repay you in the future.”

Madam Shi said disdainfully, “Groom, what ability do you have to repay me?”

Chu Qing thought for a moment, then suddenly grabbed Madam Shi.

Madam Shi’s heart stirred, and she activated some of her strength, intending to test Chu Qing’s methods.

The result was:

Chu Qing roared, and all 365 Golden Tendons erupted with full force.

Then, he forcefully pressed Madam Shi onto the hanging basket, making her face away from him.

The next second, he swung the hanging basket.

The hanging basket swayed into the distance.

Madam Shi twisted her head, looking at him coldly.

The hanging basket soared to its highest point, then descended.

Under the moonlight:

Her skirt billowed, her long hair flowed.

Chu Qing swung the hanging basket again.

Just like helping children swing.

Madam Shi tightly gripped the hanging basket, her eyes full of surprise.

“Groom… you surprise me so much!”

“But, I’m not a child anymore!”

“No more swinging!”

Chu Qing smiled without speaking, only swinging the hanging basket.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

The hanging basket soared.

Madam Shi, who had always been expressionless, now had a faint smile on her face.

She felt as if she had returned to her childhood.

“This is wonderful!”