Chapter 9: Mortal Swordsmanship
Chen Li returned home and neatly arranged the things he had bought.
Then he poured himself a cup of boiled water and sat cozily in his chair, taking a satisfying sip of air and feeling utterly relaxed.
Days without the pressure of life were truly the best.
It wasn't long before he could faintly hear the voices of his female neighbor and her man next door.
His heart stirred with the thought of stepping out for a chat.
However, after shifting in his seat, he thought better of it and sat back down.
Better not.
He wasn't so petty. He had long stopped caring about the woman's cutting and sarcastic comments and didn't lower himself to argue with women.
...
"Knock! Knock! Knock!"
At that moment, a knocking sound came from outside the door.