System: I Can Open Martial Arts Chests-Chapter 73 - 69: Father and Son (2)

He took out the book wrapped in green cloth from his bosom and handed it to Chu Tian. 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

Chu Tian untied it, and saw five large characters on the cover:

"Purple Mist and Void Scripture?"

In astonishment, he looked up at Chu Qing.

Then he heard Chu Qing say:

"By a strange twist of fate, I fused two martial arts into one, creating this Purple Mist and Void Scripture.

"Big brother, you can take a look first, and then we can talk."

Chu Tian pondered for a moment, then without any pretense, he began to read it.

The content recorded in the book wasn’t actually much.

The entire book was written on just a few pages.

But Chu Tian read it repeatedly for a long time before he finally let out a long breath:

"What an incredible Purple Mist and Void Scripture...

"If mastered, its power far surpasses the Ruo Xu Scripture.

"Although it also has the Ninth Realm, it is much more profound and vast compared to the Ruo Xu Scripture.

"Third brother, this secret manual of yours, do you intend...?"

"Big brother, your aptitude far surpasses mine. The Ruo Xu Scripture actually limits your achievements. If you practice this Purple Mist and Void Scripture, you can definitely advance even further.

"Father’s Ruo Xu Scripture has also reached Great Perfection, altering his practice to this can also make significant progress."

Chu Qing softly said:

"Consider this my parting gift to you all. I have to leave."

The Chu Family is very good.

Chu Yunfei is very good, Chu Tian and Chu Fan are both very good.

Precisely because they are all very good, Chu Qing must leave.

He cannot draw the troubles of the Mirror of Sin upon the Chu Family, that would be inappropriate.

Although Chu Yunfei has high martial arts skills, Chu Tian has great aptitude, and Chu Fan has innate divine power...

It seems they might stand a chance against the Mirror of Sin.

But... that is far from enough.

Like the original owner’s kind of assassins, who knows how many more there are in the Mirror of Sin.

Characters like the Five Ghost Rakshas are even more countless.

Not to mention the seventy-two top assassins on the Evil Extermination List.

Any one of them walking in the martial world could dominate an area.

Such a Mirror of Sin is not something the Chu Family or Celestial Dance City can contend with.

Celestial Dance City is also very good...

There are many common people here, and Wu Ganqi protects them well too.

Chu Qing cannot allow Celestial Dance City to fall into peril because of him.

Therefore, he must leave.

Chu Tian did not speak; he held the Purple Mist and Void Scripture in his hand and remained silent for a long time.

Then he spoke:

"Aren’t you going to see Miss Wu?"

"I can’t see her anymore."

Chu Qing lowered his head slightly:

"When we first met, she probably already guessed something.

"Last night she helped conceal it, and she’s likely already certain.

"If we meet again, she might just force me to reveal my identity...

"This wouldn’t be good for her."

"Not everything can be weighed in terms of pros and cons."

Chu Tian sighed and gently patted Chu Qing’s shoulder:

"But, as I’ve said, no matter what decision you make, I will support you.

"Come with me. Before you leave, you must see father."

Chu Qing hesitated a little, then nodded.

Chu Tian went to the room to get a bamboo hat, placed it on Chu Qing’s head, and led him out of the courtyard.

Chu Yunfei’s injuries were not that severe.

He was practicing in the courtyard, and as he inhaled and exhaled, the large tree in the courtyard swayed with his palm momentum.

The courtyard gate was pushed open, and an expression of surprise appeared momentarily on Chu Yunfei’s somewhat pale face.

The eldest son had been stable and followed rules since childhood.

The second son was still recuperating in bed, so it couldn’t be him coming to find him.

The next moment, an excited expression appeared on his face.

He sharply looked at the courtyard gate.

He saw Chu Tian leading a young man wearing a bamboo hat inside, and Chu Yunfei gently exhaled as he gathered his inner breath back into his dantian before quickly approaching.

At that moment, Chu Tian was closing the courtyard gate, while Chu Qing took off the bamboo hat, looking at the somewhat overly thin Chu Yunfei.

Memories surged in his heart, and he gently exhaled.

Just as he was about to kneel, Chu Yunfei quickly grabbed him:

"Qing’Er."

Memories surged in his heart instantly, images playing in his mind.

Some were of sitting on a little wooden horse while Chu Yunfei gently rocked him.

Others were of him being held by Chu Yunfei and gently tossed into the air.

Others were of him secretly placing food he didn’t like in Chu Yunfei’s bowl, only to be discovered...

Each one, each scene... Though they were merely memories, it felt as though he had personally experienced them all.

So much so that Chu Qing’s eyes turned slightly red at these simple two words:

"Father..."

When he spoke, Chu Qing realized his voice was trembling.

Chu Yunfei was already moved to tears:

"Good, good... good!

"My son has returned, my son... has truly returned."

"Father, you haven’t fully recovered from your serious injuries, it’s better not to let your emotions fluctuate too much."

At this moment, Chu Tian closed the courtyard gate and came up to support Chu Yunfei.

Chu Yunfei waved his hand:

"After keeping it in for so many years, now that I’ve finally seen Qing’Er, can’t I relax a bit?

"Let father have a good look. After being away for so many years, my Qing’Er must have suffered."

That wasn’t the case... at least not recently.

Lately, Chu Qing wasn’t quite living in luxury, but he hadn’t missed a single meal, not only not losing weight but gaining a little.

Last night, he practiced the Mingyu Scripture, a martial art that, when mastered, could prolong life and maintain youth.

To the point where his skin glistened like jade, even traces of wind and frost had vanished.

There was no sign of hardships...

But parents always feel that if their child isn’t around, they must have suffered.

Even if Chu Qing tried to argue this point, it wouldn’t change anything.

Chu Yunfei was very emotional, and it took Chu Qing quite a while to calm down.

These memories controlled the emotions, leaving him helpless.

Then he was pulled by Chu Yunfei to sit on a stone bench in the courtyard, held tightly by the wrist as if fearing he’d run away again.

This made it almost impossible for Chu Qing to speak of leaving soon.

Ultimately, his reason prevailed over emotion, and he gently spoke:

"Father... I came back this time just to see you.

"After seeing you, I’ll have to... I’ll have to leave."

Hearing this, Chu Yunfei was not surprised; he simply remained silent for a while before speaking:

"Is it because of... the Mirror of Sin?"

Chu Qing nodded and glanced at Chu Tian:

"The specifics of the situation, big brother should have already informed you.

"I can’t stay with the Chu Family..."

"Father understands."

Chu Yunfei looked at his son, whom he thought he’d lost and regained, feeling reluctant, but he knew that the reason for Chu Qing’s decision was for the Chu Family’s sake.

Moreover, he witnessed Chu Qing’s martial arts last night.

His Fast Sword was already astonishing, and the subsequent Flying Saber was like a myth.

With such martial arts skills, moving alone and keeping his identity hidden was the best choice.

If he stayed with the Chu Family, his presence wouldn’t be a help but could potentially become a burden.

Thus, Chu Yunfei spoke seriously:

"Last night’s incident with Chu Yan guessing your identity, I’ve already spoken to Old Wu about it, it won’t be spread.

"He likely has his suspicions, but I didn’t confirm them.

"The world will only know that the Night Emperor appeared at the City Lord’s Mansion last night to kill someone, but it has nothing to do with the Chu Family.

"So... when you’re out in the martial world, you don’t need to worry about the home’s safety."

Hearing this, Chu Qing nodded; indeed, it was the best outcome for him.

Then he heard Chu Yunfei ask:

"What are your plans next?"

Chu Qing pondered for a moment, then said:

"I have my own objectives."

The specifics were hard to say.

Chu Yunfei gave Chu Qing a deep look, then smiled:

"My son has grown up. Your big brother explained all the details of your meeting.

"Seeing that your wit now matches your big brother’s, with martial arts being the best in the Chu lineage.

"Specifics, I won’t ask more; I believe you can handle it well.

"However, there are three things I want to tell you."