System: I Can Open Martial Arts Chests-Chapter 34: You Have Never Been Alone

Since Chu Yunfei’s life was at stake, he naturally couldn’t be careless. He couldn’t completely trust the identity of the person in front of him, even though he used the Cyan Void Palm and Chasing Star and Moon Step. Chu Qing still couldn’t be fully at ease.

Therefore, at the moment he saw Chu Tian, Chu Qing had already made up his mind.

Chu Tian intentionally displayed the Chasing Star and Moon Step and Cyan Void Palm.

This point coincided with Chu Qing’s thoughts.

Finally, when Chu Qing called out Chu Tian’s identity and had him reveal his face mask, everything finally settled.

The two brothers were silent for a moment, then they both laughed together. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

After laughing, Chu Qing also reached out and took off his own mask.

Chu Tian stared at his face for a while, making Chu Qing feel a bit embarrassed. Only then did Chu Tian speak with dim eyes:

"These years, have you suffered?"

"Life hasn’t been too comfortable, but not too bad either."

Chu Qing smiled, not wanting to linger on this topic:

"What’s the matter with the Valley of Myriad Nights and Celestial Dance City?"

"So far, it’s hard to say clearly."

Chu Tian said softly:

"Last year we left each other alone, but after the New Year, spies from the Valley of Myriad Nights were discovered one after another in the city.

"City Lord Wu wrote a letter to Gu Qianqiu about it, not explicitly stating but reminding him privately not to cross the line.

"However, Gu Qianqiu’s reply claimed ignorance...

"As similar incidents piled up, City Lord Wu got angry, and the wording in his letters grew harsher. Gu Qianqiu didn’t bother to hide anymore and simply stopped replying."

Chu Qing nodded and asked:

"Was there past conflict between Celestial Dance City and the Valley of Myriad Nights?"

"Dad mentioned it before. Long ago, there was some, but at that time, neither you nor I were born.

"The most recent grudge... should have been four years ago when Dad met Xin Youhen on the road, who insisted on testing Dad’s Cyan Void Palm.

"They exchanged thirty-seven moves, and Xin Youhen got hit. It was said he took two years to recover.

"But to say this alone led to war seems unreasonable."

"Four years ago..."

Chu Qing shook his head, finding it unreasonable to wage such a sudden conflict over that.

"However..."

Chu Tian glanced at Chu Qing:

"Listening to the message you gave Lady Wu today, I had a new idea."

"Oh?"

Chu Qing was taken aback:

"Did you find any clue from that sentence?"

Chu Tian nodded but didn’t elaborate. Instead, he asked:

"Did you join the Mirror of Sin?"

The question seemed abrupt, yet it wasn’t surprising that Chu Tian could see this.

He had seen the scene after Chu Qing fought with the Mirror of Sin and could tell that although the martial arts they used differed, their styles were the same.

Later, Chu Qing told Wu Qianhuan directly that he was an assassin.

With some thought, the conclusion was reached.

Chu Qing nodded but then shook his head:

"I’ve already betrayed the Mirror of Sin. They’re now hunting me worldwide."

"Because of Dad’s matter?"

"Because of something else... Dad’s matter was just a coincidence that I stumbled upon."

After speaking, Chu Qing was dazed; saying "Dad" aloud seemed not so difficult... Just like calling him "Brother" earlier came out without much thought.

Chu Tian suddenly smiled:

"That’s fine. Since you’ve betrayed the Mirror of Sin, just come home directly.

"What does the Mirror of Sin’s hunt for their traitors have to do with the third young master of the Chu Family?"

Chu Qing kept silent, just lowering his head to look at his feet.

The hopeful look on Chu Tian’s face gradually faded:

"You don’t want to come home?"

"I’ll think about it later..."

Chu Qing smiled:

"I’ll consider this carefully."

Chu Tian watched him quietly for a while, then nodded slowly:

"Alright, but Dad has truly missed you all these years.

"No matter what you decide in the end...take the time to go home and see Dad."

"Okay."

Chu Qing agreed.

After this incident, Chu Qing understood that some things are unavoidable.

Having inherited everything from the original owner, these entanglements could not be escaped.

Luckily, Chu Tian was reasonable; if it were Chu Fan standing here... things wouldn’t make sense.

That fool would carry him back home if necessary.

"About the Valley of Myriad Nights and Celestial Dance City..."

Chu Qing wanted to continue the previous topic.

"...You’re already being hunted, so don’t worry about these things.

"Try to intervene as little as possible."

Chu Tian patted Chu Qing on the shoulder:

"These matters will be handled by me, Dad, and City Lord Wu, so there’s no need for you to worry."

"Alright then."

Chu Qing laughed:

"I’ll head back now..."

"Third Brother."

Chu Tian called out to stop him:

"If you want to find me, you can enter through the side gate from the south. I’ll leave a gap for you.

"Once inside, you can come directly to my courtyard."

"Got it."

Chu Qing nodded, heading towards Celestial Dance City.

But seeing his retreating figure, Chu Tian spoke again:

"Wait a moment..."

"Is there something else?"

Chu Qing turned back reluctantly:

"Big Brother, why don’t you just say everything at once?

"Why be so wishy-washy?"

"You brat, is that how you talk to your brother?"

Chu Tian couldn’t help but laugh scolding and then spoke somberly:

"No matter what you decide in the end, Big Brother will support you.

"But remember this..."

At this point, he paused briefly and then smiled:

"You have never been alone."

Chu Qing silently looked at Chu Tian for a while, then suddenly laughed:

"That’s so cheesy, I’m off."

After saying this, he turned around and leaped away without looking back.

Leaving Chu Tian alone there, gazing at the sky, he zoned out for a long while before quietly chuckling to himself:

"You brat, who’s cheesy now..."

...

...

Returning to Celestial Dance City, naturally caused another commotion at the city walls.

Tonight, the Celestial Dance Guard on the walls probably won’t get any sleep.

After returning to the inn, Chu Qing changed out of his soaked night clothes, tossed his mask onto the table, and looked out at the fine, dense raindrops with a dazed expression.

After a while, he withdrew his gaze and thoughts.

Sitting cross-legged on the bed...

With the experience from last time, he thought it best to find a safe environment each time he opened a reward treasure chest.

With a thought, the interface popped up.

[A Martial Arts Treasure Chest has not been opened yet. Open it?]

"Open!"

Chu Qing’s mindset was much calmer at this time. Having no urgent need for Inner Strength, he was ready to accept whatever martial arts he received.

Unless he received something like the Sunflower Manual or Exorcism Swordsmanship... that would be nerve-wracking.

"But if it’s given by the system, I shouldn’t need to castrate myself, right?

"After all, the system can help fuse conflicting Inner Strengths, so this small matter shouldn’t be too hard for it."

With these thoughts, the prompt in front of him appeared.

[Successfully opened, acquired Saber Technique: Blood Saber Technique.]