Chapter 69 Upstream
"We're here!"
Cheng Ping rolled up his long coat and walked slowly out of the carriage. He gestured expressionlessly to Zhou Jia and Cheng Shaowen who were following him:
"You can take a stroll around, I'll go meet some friends first."
"Brother, do it yourself." Cheng Shaowen nodded hurriedly:
"I'll just take him to familiarize himself with the environment."
"Okay." Cheng Ping squeezed out a smile:
"This place is no better than the outer city, nor is it a place where our fish and dragons meet. All the people coming and going are distinguished guests, so be careful not to bump into anyone."
"Otherwise, even I can't protect you."
As he spoke, he glanced at Zhou Jia.
"Yes, yes." Cheng Shaowen should be:
"I understand."
Zhou Jia didn't say anything, but he was a little curious about the relationship between the two.
Cheng Tao, the master of the Hall of Punishment, loves to adopt adopted sons, and Cheng Shaowen is one of them. It is said that Hall Master Cheng treats his adopted son as his own.
But now it seems that the biological son's status is obviously higher.
Cheng Shaowen was submissive in front of Cheng Ping and waited on him carefully along the way. He was a brother and friend, but rather a domestic slave.
After Cheng Ping left, he straightened his back.
"Director Zhou."
Turning around, Cheng Shaowen smiled and said:
"I still remember when we first met, you were still the mine guard. Now you are Deacon Wei's right-hand man."
“It’s really admirable!”
"I'm just lucky." Zhou Jia waved his hand.
"Good luck is also a skill." Cheng Shaowen sighed with emotion:
"In this world, even a super strong person cannot guarantee that he will not encounter misfortune. Luck is sometimes more useful than strength."
“I have heard of Director Zhou’s reputation as a lucky star for a long time.”
"Joking, joking." As they spoke, the two of them had already entered a spacious courtyard. Zhou Jia glanced around and changed the subject:
"I heard that Mr. Huo is hosting a banquet today?"
In the courtyard, there are rockeries, flowing water, flowers, and stone paths. Young people in gorgeous clothes play in groups or pairs.
There is no tension from residents in outer cities, but only comfort and leisure.
While walking there, you will feel naturally relaxed.
"Yeah." Cheng Shaowen nodded:
"Master Huo liked to hold this kind of party in his early years. Later he went away for several years until he came back last year. Speaking of which, this is the first time he held a party since he came back."
"I heard..."
"It's because Miss Qian is pregnant and she is happy."
"Really?" Zhou Jia understood:
"It seems that all those who came today are young people?"
"Of course." Cheng Shaowen chuckled:
"This gathering is not only for making connections, but also for men and women to get along together."
"There is a flower pavilion over there, which is full of women from wealthy families in the city. If anyone is interested in them, they will invite them there."
As he said that, he stretched out his hand and pointed towards the side courtyard.
Zhou Jia looked over subconsciously and then shook his head slightly.
His own family knows his own affairs, he is a small fifth-grade person, a fish and dragon can take care of things, and his appearance is not outstanding, so there is a high probability that he will not be favored by others.
With his status, it is no exaggeration to say that he is at the bottom today.
If it weren't for Cheng Ping's face, he wouldn't even be able to get in.
After turning around, other people's conversations came into his ears, and Zhou Jia's brows furrowed as he heard the audio:
"Are they all sixth-grade masters?"
There are also fifth-grade ones in the field, but there are very few of them.
There are fewer seventh-grade ones, but not as few as expected.
The people who came today were all young people. Such age and cultivation had greatly reduced the confidence he had just gained.
"That's right." Cheng Shaowen nodded and suddenly said:
"Do you know why Xingtang often offends people and is still the most popular in the meeting?"
Um?
Zhou Jia was stunned.
Is there any relationship between the two?
But he still followed the conversation and asked:
"Why?"
"Because people in the execution hall can kill people and don't have to take responsibility for it." Cheng Shaowen's face turned cold and his voice slowed down:
"You have to know that killing people can also improve your cultivation."
Zhou Jia was shocked.
Of course he knows this, but...
"Of course." Cheng Shaowen continued:
"The source power provided by humans is usually not as good as that of monsters. Monsters are larger in size and have sufficient source power, so there are people in the inner city and major forces who specialize in capturing and killing monsters."
"It is said that the Huo Mansion has a beast cave, which contains various captured monsters. After being maimed, the children of the Huo Mansion can kill and practice them."
"..."
Zhou Jia opened his mouth and shook his head helplessly.
If you want to say they are cheating, that's fine, but their cultivation is real.
No wonder these people can reach the sixth or even seventh level of cultivation at such a young age, while major forces firmly occupy the upper echelons of Huojiabao.
For ordinary people, eating and drinking are problems, and cultivation is extremely difficult.
Very few achieve anything.
How to compare with them?
"Don't be so discouraged." Seeing Zhou Jia's expression change, Cheng Shaowen smiled again:
"The cultivation gained in this way is, after all, a trick. The foundation is not stable, and the real strength may not be that strong. Moreover, the sixth level can be achieved quickly, but the seventh level is not that easy."
"As for grades seven and above..."
"Even in the Huo Mansion, he is still a master!"
"I have a question." Zhou Jia thought for a while and asked:
"If a low-level person kills a super-level monster by chance, is it possible to become a seventh-level or eighth-level master in a short period of time?"
"It's impossible!" Cheng Shaowen shook his head:
"Not to mention how difficult it is to kill a super-grade monster. Ordinary people cannot kill it at all. Even if they can be killed, they will only become a fifth-grade monster at most."
"You know, the physical body also has limits."
"If you want to reach the eighth level quickly, you need three or four super-level ones."
At this point, he couldn't help but laugh.
With three or four super-grade ones, the Huo family will probably have a headache when they encounter them, and the entire Huojiabao will be in chaos.
Zhou Jia didn't think so.
Although it is slow, as long as it can be done quickly, someone will definitely do it. It just needs the help of someone strong enough.
…………
After walking through the arch and entering the inner courtyard, there was a sudden silence in my ears.
"Brother Cheng!"
On the attic, several figures waved to Cheng Ping:
"This way."
The attic is hidden behind dense forest leaves, and it is extremely difficult for the outside world to see what is going on inside. However, a few people can see everyone in the front yard from here.
And only those who can come here are considered the core of the party. Although there are many people in the front yard, they are only foils, and some are not even as good as foils.
"Brother Cheng brought new people here?"
Mr. Chen from Black Lotus holds a folding fan and claps his palms:
"What's the origin?"
"Just a lucky mine manager." Cheng Ping said calmly:
"For the sake of the third elder, bring him here to see the world. If possible, take him under his command and arrange to do some chores."
"Same." Arthur from the Kane family interfaced:
"Some time ago, due to the baronage, several of my handy people were in trouble. It's time to find a few to fill in."
"Otherwise, it would be troublesome if no one would run errands."
In their view, being favored by them is a blessing for outsiders. In fact, for many people, being able to rely on them is also a dream.
"Speaking of which, how's the discussion going in the barony?" A woman frowned and asked:
"If they don't leave, sooner or later there will be trouble. When will this kind of life end?"
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone in the venue could not help but fall into silence.
"It should be fine." Until someone spoke and broke the calm:
"Huojiabao is so big and can't support so many people. When the cold moon comes, they will have to leave even if they don't want to leave."
"Let's not talk about this depressing thing."
He looked at Cheng Ping and smiled:
"Brother Cheng, can you get some more beauties here recently? The ones we sent last time were too low in cultivation and died after just a few touches. We haven't been able to enjoy them to the fullest yet."
"Kaili, take it easy." Cheng Ping frowned:
"The third elder has a good number of women who are in the third rank of the guild hall. One of them will die and the other will be lost. Don't play so excessively, otherwise I won't be able to explain it."
These friends of his are all seventh-level masters. Their bodies are as strong as fine steel. They may not look strong but weigh hundreds of pounds. How can ordinary women withstand it?
In addition, a few people played very hard, using whips and candles in various ways. Not to mention third-level women, even fifth- and sixth-level women may not be able to bear it.
Therefore, every time someone was sent over, they would become corpses within a few days.
"Hey!" Mr. Chen waved his hand:
"It's not like I won't give you money. Besides, this is what your Yulong Club does. Speaking of which, although the man just now doesn't look very good, he has a good figure. Sister Wu is not tempted?"
A tall, boldly dressed woman in the field licked her lips and looked at Cheng Ping with glowing eyes:
"I wonder if Brother Cheng is willing to let go?"
"No." Cheng Ping waved his hand with a casual expression:
"He is helping the third elder now. Don't cause trouble. We will talk about it later when we have the opportunity."
"Third Elder..."
This name seemed to be a great deterrent to several people, and their expressions couldn't help but that of Sister Wu curled her lips.
"Master Huo is here!"
The sound came and everyone stood up.
Cheng Ping looked back and saw a woman walking towards Zhou Jia in the front yard and handing over an invitation.
This guy...
Is it possible that there is still love luck? (End of chapter)