Saving, Saving, Saving...

Pei Guanli thought very simply.

Someone who practiced the Martial Path so fiercely must have unique insights.

Even if it differed from the Cultivation Technique of her tribe's heritage, there should be similarities within the Ninth Rank Realm, especially using the power of flesh and blood to condense Qi, open the Qi Sea, and clear the Four Main Meridians.

If she could learn the mystery within, perhaps she could directly break through her Cultivation Base to the Eighth Rank Realm.

"Brother-in-law, as long as you promise me, I will definitely help you keep this secret."

Seeing her pat her chest and speak with absolute certainty, Chen Yi was naturally half-doubtful in his heart.

The contrast in this person before and after was too great, making it hard for him to generate any trust.

Only, when he struck out earlier, he truly had not expected that Pei Guanli was causing trouble for him because she was falling out with Xiao Jinghong.

Therefore, the current situation genuinely made him feel a headache.

Could he really silence this girl just because of this little matter?

Pondering for a moment.

Chen Yi spoke up, "Let's make it clear first, I've only just come into contact with the Martial Path, my method might not necessarily be able to help you."

Pei Guanli nodded repeatedly, and amidst a burst of jangling bells, she said, "Don't worry, Brother-in-law, my mouth, Pei Guanli's, is the tightest."

"Not only will I not tell Sister Jinghong, I won't even tell Elder Brother or Grannie."

"Best be like that."

Thus the two of them could be considered to have reached a deal.

Yet Chen Yi shook his head inwardly. Guide Pei Guanli?

Stop joking around, he himself was barely half-full in the Martial Path.

At least until "Martial Dao Body" elevated to the Great Accomplishment Realm, could he draw inferences and possess the qualification to guide others, just like his Way of Calligraphy currently.

Fortunately he only wanted to muddle through for the time being, ideally dragging it out until his Cultivation Base improved, after reaching the Eighth or Seventh Rank Realm.

That way, even if he let Xiao Jinghong and the others know he possessed Ninth Rank Realm strength, it would have no effect whatsoever.

Pei Guanli did not know the abacus in his heart, and rejoiced, "Brother-in-law, quickly tell me, how did you cultivate to the Ninth Rank, Upper Stage in such a short time?"

"Ninth Rank, Upper Stage? I only have the Middle Stage."

"Really?"

Pei Guanli looked suspiciously at Chen Yi.

Seeing his expression did not look fake, another bout of whimpering arose in Pei Guanli's heart.

She knew her natural talent was not high, apart from Body Movement Technique, Poisons, and Gu worms, she showed mediocre performance in terms of Stake Training and techniques.

Yet she, a Ninth Rank, Upper Stage cultivator, could not beat a Ninth Rank, Middle Stage opponent in a direct head-on fight.

And still a Ninth Rank, Middle Stage cultivator who had only practiced for half a month...

Oh, Mountain Goddess, please open your old eyes and grant some blessings to little Guanli.

Thinking this, Pei Guanli rallied herself, "Brother-in-law, please!"

Chen Yi cast a sideways glance at her, "You are so weak, how on earth did you evade the Marquis's Mansion Guards to find this place?"

After all, he lacked experience, and right off the bat was bluffed by Pei Guanli's ghostly Body Movement Technique, otherwise he certainly could have concealed his Cultivation Base very well.

"This... ah, oh no!"

Pei Guanli suddenly thought of something, and hurriedly dashed outward, not forgetting to say as she went:

"Brother-in-law, the previous deal is settled, ha. Tomorrow night I'll come look for you again."

Chen Yi watched uncomprehendingly as her figure disappeared into the night.

Who would have known that no sooner had Pei Guanli left for a little while than a succession of shouts drifted from outside Chunhe Garden.

"Someone poisoned the guards of the outer and middle courtyards into a faint! Quickly search every estate in the inner courtyard, and make sure to find that person!"

"Do not miss any corners!"

"Go check Chunhe Garden first, the Young Marquis is still inside!"

"..."

Hearing the noise, Chen Yi understood instantly.

Pei Guanli had actually drugged the guards keeping watch all the way across the Marquis's mansion and forced her way in.

To be fair, this method was indeed unexpected.

Yet before Chen Yi could go out to inspect the situation, he saw Pei Guanli retreat back in at some point, looking at him piteously.

"Brother-in-law, I, I don't want to enter the bridal chamber with the guards, save, save, save..."

Thirty saves in one second-Chen Yi was amused.

"Heroine, your daring is so great, you must have taken no small beating when you were little?"

"Brother-in-law, help me..."

Chen Yi shook his head helplessly, dropped a "hide obediently" line, then walked out of the side chamber, closed the door properly, and headed outside Chunhe Garden.

At this time, Xiao Die likewise heard the commotion and ran out anxiously. Upon seeing him outside, she could not help but relax:

"Son-in-law, the Young Marquis is sleeping soundly."

"Go back and keep watch over him, leave things here to me."

Xiao Die acknowledged the order and scurried back to the wooden tower in a hurry.

Not long after, a squad of guards hurried over. Wang Lixing, who led the group, caught sight of Chen Yi at the doorway, bowed, and saluted:

"Second son-in-law, please forgive us for disturbing you late at night."

"No matter," Chen Yi waved a hand and said, "I already heard the commotion outside just now, the Young Marquis is fine."

Wang Lixing clearly heaved a sigh of relief. "Then we can rest easy. However, just to be safe, we ask that son-in-law make things convenient for us."

"Understood, understood. Please do as you wish."

Before long, several guards circled Chunhe Garden a few times, and after carefully investigating, returned to whisper into Wang Lixing's ear.

Wang Lixing's expression paused for a moment. He looked at Chen Yi and hesitated, saying, "Son-in-law, over by the bamboo grove..."

"It was just me practicing Stake Training earlier," Chen Yi said with feigned helplessness. "With Second Uncle making such demands, if I don't exert myself further, I'm afraid I really will have to go report to the Black Armored Army."

He even casually complained a few words, "Brother Xing, you know me, a frail scholar through and through. How could I endure that kind of hardship? Isn't Second Uncle making things difficult for people?"

"Don't you say?"

Hearing this, Wang Lixing wore a forced, apologetic smile and did not dare to answer.

Such words were not things they, as the Marquis's Mansion Guards, ought to hear or speak of, and he immediately led his men to take his leave and depart.

Yet before leaving, he did not forget to remind them to keep a careful defense.

Chen Yi watched them exit Chunhe Garden, his gaze sweeping past the other wooden tower, and thought to himself that he had guessed correctly.

These guards held something akin to awe and reverence for Xiao Jinghong; even when Xiao Jinghong was not around, they did not dare enter that wooden tower to inspect the situation.

The moment he turned around, Chen Yi saw from afar that Pei Guanli had pulled open the room door, bowing with clasped hands toward him from the door crack.

He glared at her, waved a hand without a trace of expression to signal her to stay put honestly, and walked straight into the wooden tower.

This girl was fiercely reckless, and he wondered if that was why Xiao Jinghong did not let her attend the Old Marquis's Birthday Banquet.

After soothing Xiao Die with a few words, Chen Yi returned to the side chamber to rest.

When he lay down upon the bed, his previous battle with Pei Guanli surfaced in his mind.

Although the two of them had only exchanged half a move, when he recalled it, he realized his state while facing Pei Guanli's palm back then had been somewhat unusual.

It seemed that Fist Dao and the Minor Accomplishment in Body Dao enabled him to be somewhat fiercer in combat than ordinary Ninth Rank Realm cultivators.

To be precise, under the blessing of Artistic Conception, he could see through the opponent's moves and spot the flaws within them.

Thinking of this, a trace of a smile bloomed at the corners of Chen Yi's mouth. Supporting his head with both hands, he turned his head to look at the bright moon revealed after the dark clouds outside the window scattered, his mind and spirit at peace.

With the Martial Path to rely upon, he possessed the confidence to deal with everything. Even if he could no longer stay in the Xiao Manor in the future, vast as the world was, he could go anywhere.

Right at this moment, the midnight hour had just passed, and the Daily Intelligence emerged as usual:

[Daily Intelligence · Profound Grade Low Rank: Past midnight, beside the rockery in the pond within Jiaxing Garden, a Hidden Guard conceals a Secret Letter. A small amount of Fortune can be obtained.]