nownovels Chapter 37 New Snow
Chapter 37 New Snow
In the stillness of the dead of night, a chilly wind blew in through the cracks in the window, and Chen Luo shivered, feeling a chill run down his spine.
He tried hard to recall the scene on the back mountain that day, but he couldn't remember anything unusual about discovering the presence of a fourth person.
It should be noted that he was using his vertical pupils at the time, which allowed him to see movement as stillness and night as day. Ordinary people simply could not hide in front of him.
At least, it's something that an outer-realm martial artist could never do. If there really was such a person in the shadows that day, it could only be an inner-realm master.
interior......
Chen Luo didn't actually know what kind of world the Inner Realm was, or what kind of great power it possessed.
But if there really was an expert in the inner realm that day, and he was able to evade his inspection, then why would he hide in the shadows?
Not only did they hide in the shadows, they even destroyed the evidence of the cockscomb red...
This seems to be helping him.
But why help him? Could it be that you know him?
Thinking of this, Chen Luo immediately changed his approach. He recalled all the Inner Realm martial artists he knew, and it seemed that only Luo Sheng and Instructor Li were not clear about Pharmacist Xu's realm, so perhaps they could be considered as well.
Could he be one of these people?
Could it be Commander Luo Sheng? Chen Luo frowned.
He knew that ever since that beast's roar, Commander Luo had been leading his troops to guard Nanshan without leaving the area.
Moreover, Commander Luo is an expert in the Inner Realm, capable of exorcising demons. If he were to use his abilities, it seems not impossible for him to destroy the body and eliminate the evidence in a very short time.
Thinking about it this way, it seems that Commander Luo's strength and timing are both suitable.
But the problem is, if it really is Commander Luo, why would he help him, since he knows Luo Sheng but Luo Sheng doesn't know him?
Did he just do something he couldn't stand about Linzhou?
Or perhaps he has a grudge against that Neijing father in Linzhou?
Chen Luo rubbed his temples, feeling that things weren't so simple. He could only vaguely confirm one thing: if there really was a fourth person that day, that person didn't seem to have any ill intentions towards him, otherwise they wouldn't have destroyed the snake corpse.
Thinking about this, he couldn't help but feel a headache coming on. He felt like he was encountering more and more mysteries and couldn't figure out more and more things.
"Ah Luo, is there a problem here?" Lu Qun asked after waiting for a long time, seeing Chen Luo's serious expression.
"It's nothing." Chen Luo shook his head. "Just pretend you don't know anything about the cockscomb red thing, and remember not to tell anyone else."
"Isn't Ah Liang going to tell you either?"
"No." Chen Luo shook his head.
This matter is complicated and may involve a sneaky master of internal cultivation. He doesn't want to drag Zhou Xiaoliang and Lu Qun into it.
"it is good."
Lu Qun agreed without asking any further questions. Instead, he took out a rather large bag from his pocket. "Inside are some herbs I found that can heal injuries and relieve pain, as well as some pork ribs and dry rations. That should be enough to last for a while. You must try your best to recover quickly and get better soon."
"Thanks." Chen Luo smiled and accepted it. He had been eating dried meat for the past few days, and it was almost finished.
The two chatted for a few more minutes. Before Lu Qun left, Chen Luo solemnly reminded him, "A-Qun, whatever you and A-Liang do, you must ensure your safety first. Never take any risks. If anything happens, you can come to me anytime."
"I know." Lu Qun nodded and left.
After seeing him off, Chen Luo closed the door and couldn't help but sigh.
Ever since he killed Lin Zhou and went down the mountain that day, he has had a deep and unsettling sense of powerlessness.
Whether facing the investigation by the forces behind Linzhou or the possible presence of a fourth person in the back mountains, he could only react passively and had no control whatsoever.
Ultimately, it's because he lacks the ability.
If he were in a safe environment, he could practice martial arts slowly and gradually improve his strength.
But right now, both the pressure of killing Lin Zhou and the various mysteries surrounding him make Chen Luo feel a great sense of urgency.
It was as if dark clouds were gathering and a downpour was imminent, but he had not yet set up a shelter to protect himself from the rain.
"We must become stronger as soon as possible." Chen Luo's gaze was firm.
If he wants to take the initiative amidst the turbulent currents, the only way for him to break through the impasse is to continuously cultivate and improve his martial arts skills.
And it has to be fast, as fast as possible!
With this in mind, Chen Luo first cooked himself a meal of ribs, ate his fill, and rested for a few days. After recovering from the shock to his back and abdomen, the bone injury in his left arm was also mostly healed and his meridians were open. After removing the small splint, he began practicing martial arts.
After these repeated life-or-death crises, although he hadn't practiced for many days due to his injuries, he seemed more insightful than before, and the bottleneck that had troubled him for so long had noticeably loosened.
Several more days passed, and the weather grew increasingly cold.
One morning, when Chen Luo woke up, the county outskirts outside his window were covered in a layer of white; it was another new snowfall.
He recalled that when he first arrived here, the first thing he saw when he opened his eyes was a snowy day like this. He had experienced many days of hunger and cold. After digesting his memories and learning about the existence of Zhengyang Martial Arts Academy, he immediately set a clear goal for himself and planned a path of martial arts training. More than a year has passed since then, and he has unknowingly arrived at today's place.
Without much emotion, Chen Luo quickly washed up and opened the door.
This was the first time he had gone out since coming down the mountain. At this moment, snow was falling all around him, and the distant mountains were hidden in a white blanket. He took a deep breath, and the pent-up energy from the past few days dissipated into a puff of white mist. He put on his thick coat and calmly braved the snow to go out.
He was on his way to Zhengyang Martial Arts Academy. Last night, he successfully broke through to the fourth level of the martial arts realm, which took sixty-four days in total.
Few people went out on a snowy day, and the streets of the county were deserted and quiet. Zhengyang Martial Arts Academy also suspended classes for the first time, but the clerks and managers were still there. When Chen Luo arrived at the gate of the academy's detached courtyard, he saw a familiar figure bent over a desk, writing.
It was Li Jiangwei. Perhaps because she was off class today and didn't need to see anyone, she didn't tie her hair up; her long black hair cascaded down her back, making her look less dignified and more like a girl next door. She wore only a light blue cotton blouse, revealing a plain white lining underneath. A charcoal fire burned not far from her, so the room wasn't as cold as outside and was filled with warmth.
Noticing a figure at the door, Li Jiangwei looked up and saw Chen Luo walking in.
"What brings you here today?" She asked, a slight smile unconsciously curving her lips. "It's cold by the door, come and warm yourself up by the fire."
"Long time no see." Chen Luo smiled and sat down by the stove.
The warmth of the charcoal fire carried a faint, pleasant fragrance, just like the one I had smelled in the carriage that day.
"Weren't you in seclusion at home? My father mentioned you yesterday, asking how you were doing..." Li Jiangwei was speaking when she suddenly paused.
She hadn't noticed it from a distance, but now, staring at Chen Luo up close, she couldn't help but be somewhat lost in thought.
She noticed that Chen Luo seemed to have changed a bit in the past ten days.
A few snowflakes melted and soaked his forehead, revealing his clear and handsome features beneath. However, there seemed to be a hint of coldness and sharpness that he had never seen before.