Be Passive In The High Martial World

Chapter 51: Senior Brother's Thoughtfulness

Chen Kuang never expected that the one who hid the deepest was not Huo Hengxuan, but the unnamed musician who appeared in the dark memories of his original body, with only a voice and a blurry figure.

That musician was highly skilled in playing the qin, but lazy and unreliable in character. He even had the audacity to perform on the street and beg for money.

And now, Wen Si told him that this unnamed musician was none other than Xi Mengquan!

He couldn't help but feel a chill down his spine.

Chen Kuang was bought by the musician for a bag of rice ten years ago.

Since then, Wen Si had been instructed to wait in this river to pick up Chen Kuang and give him a ride.

In other words, from the moment Chen Kuang was bought, Xi Mengquan already knew that ten years later, he would escape from the palace and flee to this Wen Si River, eventually meeting this "Senior Brother"...

So, was the Battle of Zhou Liang, the three saints returning together, and even the elixir he inexplicably swallowed all part of a prearranged scheme?

But why?

Even if Xi Mengquan knew that he would swallow the elixir, and even knew that he was the "Innate Wisdom" person, why would he go through so much trouble to set up everything, send him into the palace, help him escape, and ultimately for what purpose?

He couldn't figure it out.

If it was for the elixir, Chen Kuang would have already boarded the Wen Si boat as he had anticipated.

There would be no need for Wen Si to send him straight to the heavens.

The schemes of these old monsters were as deep as the sea.

He simply couldn't fathom what they were really up to!

Thinking of this, Chen Kuang felt that Huo Hengxuan seemed to have hidden something from him as well.

For example, the mention of Shen Xingzhu.

The spark that ignited the Battle of Zhou Liang was actually because Su Yu had provoked and insulted the ancestors of Great Zhou.

But since Su Yu sought immortality, it was impossible for him to commit such abnormal behavior.

If even the Battle of Zhou Liang was intentionally guided, then it was truly thought-provoking...

Chen Kuang raised his hand and rubbed his furrowed brow, took a deep breath, and exhaled slowly.

Huo Hengxuan was already dead, and it was unlikely that anyone could answer these questions for him.

But there was still one Senior Brother he could ask about Xi Mengquan.

"Well, I have a general understanding of the situation," Chen Kuang looked up and said to the fisherman in straw raincoat, "Does Senior have any other instructions for me besides giving me a ride?"

Ten years had passed, and even the memories of his original body had become very vague.

However, regardless of who the unnamed musician was, he was the one who had saved his family's lives and taught him his skills.

Even if it wasn't from his own self, there was no need to deny the affection and respect he felt towards him.

The fisherman in the straw raincoat said, "He did say one more thing."

Chen Kuang was taken aback and asked, "What did he say?"

A hint of disdain appeared in the fisherman's fish-like eyes as he slowly said, "This old man said that he was the one who knocked out your front teeth to make a qin. Since you can't put them back, he will give this qin to your junior brother as a belated gift. Don't blame him."

"Eh..." Chen Kuang awkwardly chuckled twice.

Damn, this old man is still so stingy... Ahem, frugal!

Just one gift, and he even used the front teeth knocked out from Senior Brother to give to Junior Brother, was that really necessary?

He gave the gift, but he specifically mentioned it, was it really not intentional?

In that case, Wen Si Senior Brother not only didn't hit him just now, but also helped him kill Zhao Lie. He really is a good Senior Brother!

Wen Si didn't seem to notice his embarrassment and said, "Since Junior Brother already has the intention of playing the qin, I assume you play it well. Inheriting that old man's legacy, losing this tooth was worth it."

Senior Brother can even make jokes to lighten the mood. He really... I'm going to cry.

Chen Kuang felt quite good about this cheap Senior Brother in his heart and curiously asked, "How did Senior Brother become his disciple back then?"

Wen Si said, "What else can he do? He knew he was in the wrong, so he offered to take me as his disciple as compensation."

Chen Kuang: "......"

There's such a compensation method?

But Xī Mèngquán is a Le Sheng, and it seems like he really didn't lose out.

Wen Si sighed again, curled up his tail, and said, "But I am a Monster Cultivator, and my cultivation method has long been established. I can only be a named disciple."

"Not like you, who can receive true teachings."

Chen Kuang felt a hint of grievance and envy in himself.

For some reason, even though his senior brother had the appearance of a fish, his tail resembled that of a cat.

Chen Kuang quickly comforted him, saying, "Actually, I haven't received much guidance in my cultivation. I spent the past ten years in the palace, just an ordinary musician. I don't have any true teachings."

Wen Si shook his head and said, "You're mistaken. He has taught you the essence of the qin. That is already a true teaching."

"As for the rest, you should think carefully."

Chen Kuang was taken aback.

Speaking of it, the essence of the qin... When did he comprehend such a thing?

Chen Kuang had a sudden realization.

Could it be that when he played the qin, he felt that mysterious resonance?

If a random story from an unknown musician could make him realize that the qin was not a sword but a musical instrument, and thus play the music of killing with the qin...

Then all his actions couldn't be understood with common sense.

If there was anything that resembled an inheritance, it would naturally be the music score that he thought was ordinary!

The music score that had always been by his side was actually a cultivation method!

Chen Kuang's eyes lit up, and he bowed to Wen Si, saying, "Thank you, senior brother, for your guidance!"

He then asked, "Do you know the whereabouts of the Le Sheng now? I have many doubts in my heart, and I'm afraid only he can answer them. I can't help but go and ask him."

Wen Si said, "I have been here for ten years and have not been in contact with him."

The fish eyes looked at Chen Kuang and said, "If he intends to enlighten you, he will naturally appear before you one day."

Ah...

It seems to be the case.

Chen Kuang also anticipated this. Since Xī Mèngquán could predict this, it meant that he simply didn't want to appear before him at the moment.

He no longer dwelled on Xī Mèngquán and instead asked, "So how will you send me off, senior brother?"

"What does it mean to ascend to the Qingyun? Are you going to send me directly to the Pure Land Sangharama Temple to become a Buddha Child?"

Chen Kuang thought about it and could only come up with this possibility.

Wen Si shook his head and said, "The Pure Land is thousands of miles away, beyond my reach."

"But I want to give my junior brother an opportunity."

"Junior brother, please be patient on my boat for two days, rest and recuperate, and also avoid any trouble."

Chen Kuang had this intention as well. Whether he ascended to the Qingyun or not didn't matter. After experiencing life and death struggles to escape, although his body was unharmed, his spirit was extremely exhausted and needed a good rest.

After thanking Wen Si, he held the qin and carefully entered the cabin of the boat.

Although this lone boat was small, the cabin was well-equipped and even quite exquisite.

There were not only a bed and incense burner but also a small table with fruit and snacks.

Grandmaster Great Monster didn't need these things, so they were probably prepared specifically for Chen Kuang.

Senior brother is really considerate.

Chen Kuang picked up a set of simple clothes placed on the bed and couldn't help but admire them.

These clothes were similar to his tattered white linen clothes, but the material was more refined, with some dark patterns resembling fish scales.

Indeed, they were worthy of a former Dragon King. His taste was truly exceptional.

In addition, there was a black blindfold in his hand, and Chen Kuang immediately understood its purpose.

This was a marvelous Spiritual Treasure that could conceal one's appearance and aura!

(End of this chapter)