The Master and His Wealthy Fiancée

Murong Qing finally understood. Chen Dong had been holding back from the start. A single punch like that would have killed her, even if she had hidden in the water!

Snapping back to her senses, she bolted into the distance, shouting in a delicate voice, "I'm not playing anymore! I'm done! I'm done!"

Chen Dong chuckled as he watched her retreating figure, not bothering to give chase. He had already figured out Murong Qing's ability wasn't some Cultivation Technique. It was clearly a special bloodline that allowed her to control water. And an exceptionally unusual bloodline at that—the water she created was unbelievably pure, capable of resisting lightning. He figured she had only dared to come after his bounty because she was relying on this ability.

Chen Dong looked down at his torn pajama top with a hint of regret. 'I should have chased her. I could have at least gotten the money for these pajamas back.'

He made up his mind. 'Next time I run into that woman, I definitely won't let her off so easily!'

Just then, an aged voice appeared out of nowhere.

"Showing off for a little girl? Your skills have really grown, haven't they!"

Chen Dong's face was cold as he retorted, "You were here, Master, and you didn't even stop her!"

An old man stepped out from behind a large tree, smiling. "Why would I stop her? To make her your wife? Actually, that could work. That little girl has a special bloodline. Making her your wife wouldn't bring shame to our Celestial Profound Sect."

Chen Dong couldn't be bothered to argue the point. "Master, why did you come down from the mountain this time?"

Chen Tianyuan's expression turned serious. "I observed a great shift in the world, so I came down to have a look."

Chen Dong asked curiously, "What kind of shift?"

"I cannot say, I cannot say. The time is not yet right!"

'So secretive. Fine, don't tell me,' Chen Dong thought. "But actually, Master, there is something I'd like to ask your guidance on."

Chen Tianyuan looked at Chen Dong. Chen Dong then recounted the events at the Fuyuan Tomb and showed the old man the ancient bronze script he had copied down.

The old man studied it for a long while, then paced back and forth in an open space before thoughtfully asking, "So you're saying that little girl is at the Li Family's home now?"

Chen Dong nodded.

The old man pondered for a good while before slowly speaking. "In ancient times, Fuyuan was a tribe, or you could even call it a nation, and its rulers were the Li Race. Under their leadership, Fuyuan once unified the world. This script is a magnificent prayer. They prayed that the master of the tomb would one day be resurrected. From the looks of it, they succeeded!"

"We can confirm that the little girl is of the Fuyuan Li Race. According to historical records, the Li Race never had an empress, and that tomb doesn't look like an Emperor's mausoleum. I can't quite figure out her identity. After all, I'm not from that era."

"Even a master isn't omnipotent. Some things are obscured by the Celestial Dao, making it even harder for us to discover the truth. Come on, let's go see this girl you're talking about!"

Chen Dong and Chen Tianyuan returned to the Li Family Manor. It was late, so it wouldn't be right to wake everyone. The two of them stayed in the living room, drinking tea and playing chess.

Halfway through the game, Chen Dong held a slight advantage. He placed a piece on the board and said, "Master, I've reached the Inner Realm Mystic Passage."

Chen Tianyuan was stunned. "So soon? Quick, let me see!" He took the opportunity to place an extra piece on the board.

With his cultivation, Chen Dong naturally saw the move, but what could he do? Ever since his chess skills had improved, every game with his master ended one of two ways: either the board was flipped, or he got a sound beating. Eventually, he learned his lesson and started going easy on him, but he'd still get beaten up and accused of being insincere to his master.

It was only when he started silently tolerating the old man's bizarre cheating methods, never exposing them, that the beatings finally stopped. His master had the gall to call it 'teaching him a lesson about life'.

After a show of a thorough examination, Chen Tianyuan said, "The Inner Realm Mystic Passage... Well, it's called a Mystic Passage because it is mysterious and profound. Your master has no special method for you. You can only follow your heart to achieve enlightenment! In ancient times, the path one chose at the Inner Realm Mystic Passage often determined whether they were good or evil, righteous or wicked. But the human heart... ah, it is ultimately impossible to fathom!"

"..." It was as if he hadn't said anything at all.

The two played three consecutive games. By the time they finished, the sky outside had brightened. Chen Tianyuan won every game.

Xiaoli Wang was the first to wake up. Hearing sounds from the living room, she came downstairs in her pajamas. Rubbing her sleepy eyes, she walked over to Chen Dong and asked, "Mama, you didn't sleep?"

Chen Tianyuan smiled and moved to pick Li Wang up. "Little one, how about you call me Grand-master?"

"No way, you're ugly!"

Chen Tianyuan was deeply wounded. "I was very handsome when I was young!" He moved forward to hug Li Wang again.

Li Wang dodged away. "I don't believe you!"

Chen Tianyuan didn't press the issue, instead giving Chen Dong a meaningful look.

The two then walked out into the courtyard, where Chen Tianyuan's expression turned serious again. "There's nothing wrong with the girl. This is beyond my comprehension. A person can actually be resurrected after ten thousand years, and even revert to childhood during a heavenly tribulation... I need to return to Celestial Essence Mountain and consult some relevant ancient texts."

As he spoke, Chen Tianyuan took out a brand-new smartphone. "Save my number. I'll let you know if I find anything."

Chen Dong took out his own phone, smiling. "Master, you're using a smartphone now too?"

"A man must keep up with the times!"

The moment Chen Dong unlocked his phone, Chen Tianyuan made a casual gesture, and the phone flew into his hand.

After saving his number, Chen Tianyuan opened the banking app on Chen Dong's phone. He casually tried a password, and his face instantly lit up with a huge grin. "Good kid! How long have you been off the mountain, and you've already amassed such a fortune!"

Chen Dong's face changed dramatically. "Master, that's the money I'm saving to get married!"

"You already have a wife, what do you need so much money for? You should be showing some filial piety to your master!"

With a flash of movement, Chen Dong shot forward to snatch it back. 'That's my money!'

With a slight shimmer, Chen Tianyuan reappeared a hundred paces away. "Good disciple, your master is merely helping you keep it safe. When I die, won't it all be yours anyway?" After speaking, he threw the phone back to Chen Dong.

Chen Dong caught the phone and yelled, "I don't believe you for a second! You'll probably still be alive when I'm dead and gone!"

One look and his heart nearly stopped. His vision went black. His assets, worth tens of billions, had been completely cleaned out in an instant. He gritted his teeth. 'Damn it! I'm never using my birthday as a password ever again!'