Cultivation Begins with Caring for Sister-in-law-Chapter 387: Is Lu Sheng Your Eldest Senior Brother?
"Marquis, Chang En has arrived."
In the military tent of the Divine Brave Guard Battalion, Han Wu’s voice sounded from outside.
"Enter," said Chen Mo.
Soon, a man dressed in the casual attire of the Divine Brave Guard walked into the tent.
Chen Mo was immediately taken aback.
Because on this person’s forehead, there was a red number: 1098.
This meant that this man was a Fourth-Grade Martial Artist, but far surpassed the average Fourth-Grade Martial Artist.
In the past, Lu Yonggang, a Fourth-Grade Grand Commander, had a power level of only 807.
Liang Song was 1073.
It’s worth noting that Liang Song was a direct lineage of a prestigious family and nearly fifty years old.
Yet this person before him had even higher power than Liang Song.
But the record showed that this man was only twenty-nine years old.
Apart from those like Chen Mo who were exceptionally gifted, this was simply genius.
"Subordinate Chang En, greets the Marquis." Chang En learned from what Han Wu taught him, respectfully cupping his hands toward Chen Mo who was seated at the head.
When he looked up, Chang En was also startled.
This Marquis of Pingting County was way too young, wasn’t he?
Captain Han had said that the Marquis of Pingting County was only twenty years old. Originally, he didn’t believe it because he’d heard that the Marquis had tens of thousands under his command. How could someone so young manage so many people? Now he believed it.
Chen Mo sized up Chang En and saw that this man had a simple and honest appearance, giving off a trustworthy aura. He then said, "Are you Chang En?"
Chang En nodded.
"I see on the record that you are only twenty-nine years old; is that true?" Chen Mo asked.
Chang En lived in the mountains, constantly exposed to the elements, making it hard for Chen Mo to discern his age by appearance.
"Actually, I’m not certain of my exact age; I’m an orphan adopted by my master. When I was found, my master only estimated my age at the time, and the day I was found became my birthday." Chang En truthfully said.
"The record says you came from Dragon Return Mountain. Is your master a reclusive expert from there?" Chen Mo was intrigued. If even the disciple was so powerful, then the master must be an Upper-Grade Martial Artist. If he could be recruited, it would be a qualitative leap for his power.
"Of course, my master is quite formidable..." Upon hearing Chen Mo mention his master, Chang En immediately praised his master without holding back. In his heart, his master was like his father, even more powerful than immortals. Then, with a sad and forlorn expression, he continued:
"But unfortunately, my master said his time was near; perhaps, perhaps now he..."
As he spoke, this tall, nearly six-foot-three man couldn’t help but cry.
This left Chen Mo at a loss for words.
However, it was clear that there was a deep bond between them as master and disciple.
"That’s really unfortunate." Saying this, Chen Mo’s eyes flickered slightly as he continued, "If you don’t mind, Chang En, I can send a team with you back to Dragon Return Mountain. If your master is still alive, we can bring him back for his retirement. If he has passed on, we can help bury him and erect a gravestone, allowing you to fulfill your final filial duty as his disciple."
Talent should be handled with care.
Hearing this, Chang En was momentarily stunned and then felt very touched. This was the first time since leaving the mountains that he felt someone else’s care. He asked in a daze, "We’ve just met, why are you being so kind to me?"
Hearing a man say those words, Chen Mo couldn’t help but feel a bit awkward.
Chen Mo cleared his throat and said, "Since you’re now a soldier of the Divine Brave Guard, you’re one of my people. In this camp, everyone is a brother, a family. So, Chang En, your business is also my business."
Chang En was immediately moved and said, "Once my master’s matters are settled, I... this subordinate will definitely repay the Marquis well."
"We can talk about repaying later," said Chen Mo, and then he called out towards outside the tent, "Sun Meng."
"Subordinate is here." Sun Meng walked in from outside.
"Select twenty men from the Personal Guard Battalion and follow Chang En’s orders to accompany him on a trip to Dragon Return Mountain," Chen Mo instructed.
"Yes." Sun Meng left to select the men.
"Thank you, Marquis." Chang En felt a strong urge to bow to Chen Mo.
Chen Mo waved it off, and after a moment of contemplation, asked, "I heard you have a junior apprentice brother; where is he? If he thinks it’s good here, you could bring him too."
"My junior brother... went to join our senior apprentice brother." Chang En replied.
"You have a senior apprentice brother..." Chen Mo was slightly surprised, then delighted. "Do you know where your senior apprentice brother is currently working? If possible, you could ask him to come too."
"He is no longer considered my senior apprentice brother. He left the sect long ago, and Master no longer acknowledges him," Chang En explained honestly and added, "I heard he is working for the current Prime Minister, serving as a Grand General."
"Prime Minister, Grand General..." Chen Mo paused for a long time and then exclaimed, "Your senior apprentice brother is Lu Sheng?"
He was the one who killed Xiao Chongrong under the Loyalist Army’s siege and managed to escape.
Chang En nodded. "He used to be called Xiaoxian, but after leaving the sect, he changed it to his current name."
Afterward, Chen Mo asked him a few more questions.
He found that Chang En was exceedingly honest.
He really answered whatever was asked of him.
He even revealed the Cultivation Techniques and Martial Arts he practiced.
It was as if he had no sense of mistrust at all.
As they spoke, Sun Meng walked in and reported that the preparations were complete.
Chen Mo nodded and then said to Chang En, "Chang En, Captain Sun has made the arrangements. You may go now; we shall meet again later."
"...Yes," Chang En imitated Sun Meng’s manner and said.
...
Although Chang En lived in the mountains, he had ridden horses before; there were wild horses in the mountains, though there were no saddles or whips. But precisely because of this, his riding skills were excellent.
Watching Chang En lead the twenty riders away, Sun Meng expressed concern, "Marquis, do you trust him so easily? If he doesn’t return, we’ll suffer a great loss."
"He won’t leave," Chen Mo shook his head with a smile. "Don’t you find this person very interesting? If he came with ill intentions, as a Middle-Grade Martial Artist, he wouldn’t settle for just twenty riders. On the contrary, if we can fully win him over, he’ll be of great use in the future."
Currently, Chen Mo did not have a single Fourth-Grade Martial Artist under his command.
The Wu Family was only a cooperative relationship.
Therefore, Chen Mo had high hopes for Chang En.
... 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮
Elsewhere.
Jing County.
As expected, King Chong declined Prince Huai’s request for assistance.
Currently, half of King Chong’s forces were committed to Longyou. Although he still had half of his forces remaining, upon learning that Xiliang and the Shu Residence had allied with Chen Mo, how could he dare to act recklessly? Would he just abandon Chongzhou?
Moreover, Yu State was close to Longyou, and now Chen Mo was a Third-Grade Martial Artist. If he were provoked and retaliated from behind Longyou, King Chong would be in real trouble.
