Return of the Celestial King

After spending a few days in Ming City, Qin Tuo started to worry about matters back in the Provincial City and decided to return as soon as possible.

That day, Qin Tuo returned to the Upper Moon Bay villa, planning to ask Chen Man Ni to go with him.

However, Chen Man Ni was clearly still shaken by recent events. After some thought, she said:

"Qin Tuo, I don’t think I’ll go back to the Provincial City with you. After you leave, I’ll go stay with my dad."

Qin Tuo could see that Chen Man Ni was reluctant to leave Chen Wenxiong. Their father-daughter bond was, after all, very deep.

But after some careful consideration, Qin Tuo said:

"Manni, I’ve thought about it. Those people definitely won’t let this go. Even more powerful guys might show up to cause trouble for you, so it’s better if you stay with me."

Qin Tuo understood that after the deaths of the Blood Moon Pavilion’s Left and Right Protectors, they would absolutely continue to seek revenge.

If he wasn’t in Ming City, there would be no one who could protect Chen Man Ni.

Even with a powerful Body-Protecting Dharma Artifact, she would only be safe for a time, not for a lifetime.

Chen Man Ni thought for a moment and didn’t insist further, choosing to return to the Provincial City with Qin Tuo.

Long Wu once again acted as the chauffeur, driving the two of them back to the Provincial City.

Upon returning to the Liao Family Villa, they found that security was even tighter than before. It was obvious that Qiangwei had learned from the previous incident and assigned more men to guard the villa and prevent any more assassination attempts.

"Celestial King, are you back?"

The moment Qin Tuo arrived at the Liao Family Villa, Qiangwei called him.

Qin Tuo acknowledged, then asked:

"Qiangwei, have the medicinal herbs from Medicine King Valley arrived yet?"

Qiangwei replied with a smile:

"Celestial King, please don’t worry. The batch of herbs is already on its way. It shouldn’t be long before they’re delivered to the Provincial City. I will notify you the moment they arrive."

Qin Tuo nodded, completely at ease with Qiangwei’s efficiency.

Just then, Ouyang Feifei arrived.

"Feifei, what perfect timing! I just got back to the Provincial City!"

As soon as Chen Man Ni saw Ouyang Feifei, she rushed over, took her hand, and started recounting the events of the past few days in Ming City.

Ouyang Feifei grew nervous as she listened, only now learning that someone had come after Chen Man Ni and that she had nearly been in great danger.

If Qin Tuo hadn’t returned in time, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

Suddenly, Chen Man Ni noticed a shadow of sorrow in Ouyang Feifei’s eyes and couldn’t help but ask:

"Feifei, what’s wrong? I feel like you have something on your mind."

Ouyang Feifei shook her head with a bitter smile.

"Manni, don’t ask. It’s nothing, just some trivial matters."

However, Chen Man Ni pressed her earnestly:

"Feifei, do you think I don’t know you? What happened? Tell me!"

Qin Tuo, standing to the side, was also curious. He had also sensitively detected that a great weight seemed to be pressing on Ouyang Feifei’s heart; her usual optimistic and innocent demeanor had vanished.

Ouyang Feifei let out a frustrated sigh before speaking slowly.

"Actually... I’ve resigned from the Security Pavilion..."

As soon as she said it, both Qin Tuo and Chen Man Ni were stunned.

Chen Man Ni’s eyes widened in disbelief as she said:

"Feifei, a job at the Security Pavilion is a stable job for life! Why would you quit something like that?"

Qin Tuo also couldn’t understand. Countless people would kill to get into the Security Pavilion but never got the chance.

And Ouyang Feifei, as an elite agent of the Security Pavilion, had plenty of opportunities to climb the ladder, yet she chose to resign at the height of her career.

Ouyang Feifei said in a firm tone:

"I’ve thought it through very clearly. This isn’t an impulse decision. And the reason I resigned... has to do with you, Qin Tuo."

Instantly, Qin Tuo was utterly confused, unable to understand how he had gotten dragged into this.

Chen Man Ni’s mouth fell open, speechless. A suspicious look flickered in her eyes. ’Did something happen between these two behind my back?’

Seeing the look on Chen Man Ni’s face, Ouyang Feifei couldn’t help but laugh out loud and explain:

"Manni, what are you thinking? The real reason I resigned is that I want to ask Qin Tuo to be my master and learn his skills."

Only then did the two of them understand the reason. Qin Tuo also heaved a huge sigh of relief, afraid that Chen Man Ni would misunderstand.

Moreover, Qin Tuo could tell at a glance that Ouyang Feifei must have been influenced by the previous tournament.

The Security Pavilion might have a high and mighty status among ordinary people, but it was nothing in the eyes of Martial Artists.

Like Huo Jianqiang, Ouyang Feifei had been deeply shaken. She longed to learn real skills so she would never have to endure anyone’s contempt again.

Chen Man Ni nodded, showing that she understood completely.

Then, she turned to Qin Tuo and said:

"Qin Tuo, since Feifei is this determined, why don’t you take her as your disciple and teach her a few things?"

Ouyang Feifei’s big, beautiful eyes widened with anticipation, hoping that Qin Tuo would nod and agree.

However, after a moment’s consideration, Qin Tuo slowly shook his head.

"No, Miss Ouyang. I don’t plan on taking any disciples."

Hearing this, a look of deep disappointment immediately washed over Ouyang Feifei’s face.

But Qin Tuo had given it serious thought. Taking a disciple was no small matter. Once Ouyang Feifei became his disciple, he would have to dedicate himself to teaching her.

However, Qin Tuo was currently swamped with his own affairs and simply didn’t have that much time to properly teach Ouyang Feifei.

Chen Man Ni also let out a sigh, feeling sorry for Ouyang Feifei.

But she also understood that if Qin Tuo said so, he must have his reasons.

However, Qin Tuo hadn’t expected Ouyang Feifei to suddenly lift her head, her eyes filled with stubbornness.

She said hurriedly:

"Qin Tuo! No! I’m sticking with you for life! You have to take me!"

Hearing this, Chen Man Ni was dumbfounded, and an embarrassed expression spread across Qin Tuo’s face.

Only after she said it did Ouyang Feifei realize her tone had been far too ambiguous.

She quickly explained:

"Manni, I’m so sorry, I misspoke! That’s not what I meant, please don’t get the wrong idea!"

Chen Man Ni said with a laugh:

"Feifei, you really scared me for a second there, haha!"

She knew, of course, that it was just a slip of the tongue because Ouyang Feifei was so desperate to become Qin Tuo’s disciple.

However, Qin Tuo just gave a bitter smile and shook his head, still unwilling to give in.

Seeing that both women looked unhappy, Qin Tuo said with a smile:

"Miss Ouyang, while I won’t take you as my disciple, if I have time, I can give you a few pointers."