Days of Living with My Sister-in-Law-Chapter 68: Half a Map

At these words, even Luo Qingcheng pricked up her ears like a curious cat. Luo Wentian, however, simply sighed, as if burdened by some unspeakable secret.

Chen Xiaobei smiled and said frankly, "Elder Luo, if you don’t want to talk about it, then don’t. I was just asking casually!"

"Xiaobei, you’ve misunderstood. Sigh! Now that it’s come to this, I won’t hide it any longer." Luo Wentian handed a yellowed piece of paper to Chen Xiaobei. "Forty years ago, the Heavenly Demon Sect, which I belonged to, was brutally attacked by a coalition of the nine top sects of that era. In a single night, Sect Master Shangguan was killed, and thousands of our members were slaughtered. With his dying breath, Sect Master Shangguan entrusted this half of a map to me, saying it concealed a great secret—one that held the key to whether our Heavenly Demon Sect could ever make a comeback! It’s a pity that the map is ancient, and on top of that, I only have half of it. I spent forty long years of my life before finally determining that the location it points to is in Shanhe Village!"

As he spoke, Luo Wentian’s face looked worn and weary, his eyes clouded, as if reminiscing about the illustrious years of his youth. But time had passed, and everything was gone, never to return. 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎

Hearing this, Luo Qingcheng’s pretty face went slack with shock. She looked at her grandfather as if he were a complete stranger.

Chen Xiaobei also frowned, never having expected Luo Wentian’s past to be so storied. Still, it didn’t change the fact that Chen Xiaobei had no real interest in these matters. His only concern was whether the secret of the Heavenly Demon Sect had anything to do with Xi Yao.

Although it was only half a map, some of the markings were relatively clear, like the mountains, rivers, and a few coordinates indicating turns. Unfortunately, with only half the map, Chen Xiaobei couldn’t determine if the location of the buried secret was the same as Xi Yao’s Dragon Locking Formation. Based on what was visible, the coordinates all seemed to deviate toward the mountainous regions, suggesting it probably had little to do with Xi Yao.

With this in mind, Chen Xiaobei returned the map to Luo Wentian and continued, "So, you had Qingcheng open a supermarket in Mangniu Town to serve as an advance base for a future treasure hunt in Shanhe Village, is that right?"

"Exactly," Luo Wentian nodded. "But I never expected the Li Family to also set their sights on Shanhe Village! As for what their objective is, I have no way of knowing."

Chen Xiaobei patted the old man’s shoulder. "Elder Luo, if you don’t know, then don’t dwell on it. Shanhe Village is my hometown. Given my history with the Li Family, I will never allow them to bring harm to the people there."

Then, Chen Xiaobei looked at Luo Qingcheng and asked, "Miss Luo, that collaboration we discussed... can we get started on it right away?"

"Xiaobei, what are you and Qingcheng planning to collaborate on?" Luo Wentian asked, his curiosity piqued.

"Well, it’s like this—" Chen Xiaobei quickly laid out the plan.

Luo Wentian was overjoyed and laughed heartily. "Hahaha, Xiaobei, you really are a man who can work miracles! Once that product hits the market, it will absolutely set the entire country on fire! I approve of this a hundred times over. You and Qingcheng can roll up your sleeves and go for it. I will support you with everything I have!"

"Thank you, Elder Luo!" Chen Xiaobei said with a deep breath of relief. "I was thinking, why don’t we build the factory in Shanhe Village? For one, it could boost local employment. Secondly, we could look for that secret on the side. Kill two birds with one stone!"

"Yes, yes!" Luo Wentian nodded eagerly. "Regardless of whether this secret is real, we have to give it a try. Sect Master Shangguan gave his life so I could escape. I must fulfill his final wish."

At that moment, Luo Wentian grasped Chen Xiaobei’s hand, his eyes filled with hopeful anticipation.

But just then, Luo Qingcheng suddenly protested, "Grandfather! I... I think we should reconsider."

"What?" Luo Wentian asked in astonishment, thinking he had misheard. "Qingcheng, a golden business opportunity is right in front of us! What is there to reconsider? Haven’t you always wanted to make our family business bigger and stronger? Why are you getting cold feet now?"

"I... I..." Luo Qingcheng bit her lip, unable to find a single reason to refuse.

As a talented businesswoman, how could she not recognize the boundless commercial potential here? But the thought of having to work closely with Chen Xiaobei in the future threw her heart into chaos. On one hand, she liked him. On the other, she couldn’t accept the fact that he was a scumbag.

The more time she spent with Chen Xiaobei, the more she felt she couldn’t bear to leave him. The torment of having the man she loved so close, yet knowing he could never be hers, was worse than death. Rather than endure constant suffering, it was better to make a clean break. And so, Luo Qingcheng decided to retreat.

Having made up her mind, she gritted her teeth and cried out, "Grandfather! I want to go back to Songshan! I’m not getting involved in this anymore. You can discuss it with him!"

With that, the young woman turned and fled, looking utterly aggrieved.

"Qingcheng!" Luo Wentian hurried to follow, completely bewildered by his granddaughter’s behavior.

"Elder Luo, just let her calm down," Chen Xiaobei said with a sigh.

How could I not know what she’s really thinking? To be honest, I admire her for it. I’ve figured it out. It’s not that Luo Qingcheng dislikes me, nor did she run away before because I smelled bad. It’s purely because I’m too much of a scumbag. Unlike those loose women, Zhao Caixia and Yang Yun, she’s a good girl who yearns for a pure and beautiful love. That’s something I can never give her. First, I need Mysterious Yin Energy for my cultivation. Second, the Nine Heavens Demon-Vanquishing Technique has greatly increased my libido; my stamina is so overwhelming that Luo Qingcheng alone could never satisfy me. Sigh... Thinking it over, I really have wronged her. Some things only become precious once you’ve lost them.

Recalling the times he had spent with Luo Qingcheng, a bitter taste filled his mouth. But he had no intention of pursuing her relentlessly. He would just let fate take its course.

With that, Chen Xiaobei quickly wrote out a prescription. "Elder Luo, this is a formula for improving blood circulation and clearing bruises. When you get back, have it made into an ointment for her. After applying it for two days, her injuries will heal naturally. This prescription is also quite valuable. If Qingcheng doesn’t want to work with me, I won’t force her. But since we’ve gotten to know each other, please consider this my gift to her!"

"Xiaobei, this... how could I possibly accept this!" Luo Wentian looked mortified. "That girl just needs a good spanking!"

Chen Xiaobei smiled. "Elder Luo, there’s no need for such formalities. We’ll always be friends!"

After saying this, Chen Xiaobei left.

Whatever the Li Family’s purpose for developing Shanhe Village was, Chen Xiaobei had now thoroughly offended them. The Li Family was backed by the Iron Fist Sect, which meant he needed to increase his strength as soon as possible. The fastest way to do that was to utilize the Mysterious Yin Energy released by a woman at the point of climax.

Several days had passed since Yang Yun’s last climax, and the Mysterious Yin Energy inside her should have accumulated to a considerable amount by now. Chen Xiaobei had a feeling that if he could bring Yang Yun to climax just one more time, he could likely break through the peak of the first level of the Nine Heavens Demon-Vanquishing Technique. Once that happened, he could seek out Xi Yao to receive the second level of the Cultivation Technique!

Deciding to act immediately, Chen Xiaobei quickly made his way to Sister Xia’s supermarket. But before he could even step inside, he was blocked by a stunningly beautiful woman.

"Are you Chen Xiaobei?"

Startled, Chen Xiaobei asked, "And who are you?"