Chapter 30: Two Matters

When Su Jingzhen saw Zhang Xiu, his eyebrows rose slightly.

He knew that since Zhang Xiu had already brought Shuang Jiang over, she wouldn’t have come without a good reason.

“Did you two go out? The situation outside has become more complicated, so it’s better not to go out unless necessary.”

Seeing Su Jingzhen and Shuang Jiang return, Zhang Xiu’s expression seemed to relax a bit.

“I let sister-in-law worry, it’s just that Shuang Jiang is no longer a cultivator, so buying some rice and meat to bring back is better than nothing.”

Currently, Shuang Jiang’s identity was that of a failed cultivator with a completely shattered Dantian, which was a reasonable excuse.

Zhang Xiu smiled wryly and said, “This is indeed sister-in-law’s fault. Yesterday, I forgot about this, and these things should have been prepared by sister-in-law for you.”

Shuang Jiang smiled and bowed to Zhang Xiu, not saying much.

Without waiting for Su Jingzhen to ask, Zhang Xiu continued, “Sister-in-law came today mainly to tell you two things.”

She didn’t drag it out and said, “Firstly, the result of Lin Ping’s death has been found. Lin Ping died at Cuiliu School, and this matter is likely related to Chen Chong. Previously, they came to trouble you, which was probably also Chen Chong’s doing, trying to shift the blame.”

When Zhang Xiu said this, her tone was somewhat heavy, with a hint of anger.

Chen Chong, like her, worked for Huayang Sect, and sometimes they would inevitably have contact.

She was well aware that Chen Chong intended to unify all the schools in Linjiang City, including Peach Blossom Alley’s Enlightenment School, which was already on the verge of collapse.

When Su Jingzhen and Shuang Jiang heard this, they subconsciously revealed a hint of surprise in their eyes.

Their expressions were perfectly natural, without any cracks.

“I didn’t think that as a small Qi Refining beginner, I would still be targeted.”

Su Jingzhen self-deprecatingly smiled.

This attitude made Shuang Jiang, who was standing beside him, feel astonished again.

She thought to herself that this guy was not as simple as he seemed.

At least when it came to telling lies, he was calm and collected, without any inconsistencies.

But Zhang Xiu coldly laughed and said, “It doesn’t matter, as long as you’re in Peach Blossom Alley, with sister-in-law here, Chen Chong can’t do anything to you.”

“Moreover, since Lin Ping died at his place, although a Cuiliu School master took the blame, Chen Chong was also affected.”

“At least before the Enlightenment Ceremony, he shouldn’t take any further actions against you.”

When Zhang Xiu said this, Su Jingzhen and Shuang Jiang both bowed to her, saying, “If not for sister-in-law, I, Su Jingzhen, would have probably become a corpse long ago.”

“We’re deeply grateful, and we’ll remember this in our hearts.”

Zhang Xiu smiled: “You are Yao’er teacher, and this is what I should do.”

As she said this, Zhang Xiu’s eyes still had a hint of complexity.

There were some things she couldn’t say out loud, and now it was even more so.

She then continued, “I want to tell you the second thing, which is also related to Chen Chong. I received some information from Huayang Sect that Chen Chong’s nephew, Chen Jinshi, who was raised by Chen Chong, has exceptional talent. At the age of over 20, he has already reached the Great Perfection of Qi Refining. He is currently in closed-door cultivation, and once he comes out, he will be promoted to an inner sect disciple.”

According to rumors, this has already caught the attention of the main sect, and after the Clear Wind Mountain incident, the people from the main sect will likely take him away, making him an inner sect disciple of Huayang Sect.

It’s even possible that he will become one of the youngest foundation-building cultivators in Huayang Sect in recent years.

As she spoke, Zhang Xiu’s expression became increasingly serious.

“Lin Ping’s death, and Chen Chong’s involvement, are all because of Chen Jinshi’s existence.”

Her words fell, and Zhang Xiu’s beautiful eyes fixed on Su Jingzhen: “Sister-in-law’s ability to obtain this information means that Chen Jinshi is indeed about to come out. Although sister-in-law has made some contributions to Huayang Sect over the years and knows some people, facing Chen Jinshi’s existence, sister-in-law is truly powerless.”

Her tone was slightly bitter.

Su Jingzhen was moved again: “So, sister-in-law, what do you mean?”

“Enlightenment School is already on the verge of collapse, and after the Enlightenment Ceremony, we can just close it down. Sister-in-law will find another way to make a living for you.”

This was Zhang Xiu’s ultimate purpose for coming to the school.

Unlike Lin Ping, Zhang Xiu was genuinely concerned for Su Jingzhen’s well-being.

She had always known about Chen Chong’s nephew in the Huayang Sect branch, but didn’t pay much attention to it.

After all, with her strength, ordinary Huayang Sect disciples didn’t dare to be too arrogant in front of her, just like Chen Lin and Wu Song, who had a certain status and couldn’t do anything to her.

But she had no idea that Chen Jinshi was so exceptional and was about to become an inner sect disciple.

When she received this news, she was extremely anxious.

She immediately rushed over.

“Sister-in-law knows that Mr. Su has many feelings for this school, but the cultivation world is like this, sometimes you have to give up something to gain something.”

It seemed like Zhang Xiu knew that Su Jingzhen would find it hard to accept, so she advised him in this way.

The “giving up” in her words might mean giving up the school, but gaining life.

She was afraid that Su Jingzhen’s hot temper wouldn’t allow him to back down.

She had said earlier that with her around, Chen Chong couldn’t do anything to Su Jingzhen, but this was also because Su Jingzhen had to give up first…

Su Jingzhen’s face was equally solemn at this time.

He bowed to Zhang Xiu again, “Thank you, sister-in-law, for informing me. I’ll keep this in mind and wait until after the awakening ceremony.”

Seeing his attitude, Zhang Xiu let out a sigh of relief.

She believed that with Su Jingzhen’s temperament, he would definitely come around.

“It’s good then, sister-in-law has always had faith in you.”

Zhang Xiu smiled, “Then sister-in-law can rest easy.”

“You two take care, and remember not to wander around recklessly. These few days in Linjiang City might become increasingly chaotic.”

“Sister-in-law still has many things to attend to, so I will take my leave.”

As soon as she finished speaking, Zhang Xiu left in a hurry, clearly in a rush.

There was a lot of work to be done for the Huayang Sect during this time.

Under the peach blossom tree, Su Jingzhen and Shuang Jiang exchanged a glance.

Shuang Jiang’s lips curled up into a smile again, “How about now? Do you need my help in killing someone? Consider it as payment for your accommodation these few days?”