Daily Intelligence System: Don't Kill Me, Honey!

Ni Wenjun said, ”I might not trust others, but I am confident in this girl Yunjin.”

The two exchanged drinks, both relieved of a burden in their hearts.

At this time, in the inner courtyard.

Su Yunjin was overjoyed, ”Ah, sister, you’re pregnant!”

Third Miss Hua lovingly touched her belly and smiled, ”Yes, it’s been three months now.”

”Yes, yes, as soon as sister arrived today, I noticed you were showing a bit. I thought it was because Brother Ni was feeding you well, but it turns out sister is actually pregnant. How wonderful!”

”By the way, does Brother Ni know about this yet? He must be overjoyed.”

Third Miss Hua said helplessly, ”Though he is happy, this man is quite clumsy and makes people worry.”

”He doesn’t feel comfortable with the maids from the palace taking care of me, so he asked me to find you, hoping you could take me in.”

Su Yunjin laughed, ”Sister, what are you saying? If you’re having a little nephew, I must help out. This is perfect, Jiu Si is heading to the Great Capital, and my place feels empty with no one to talk to. With you here, you can rest and we can chat.”

”Haha, that’s exactly what I was thinking.”

”It’s my first time being pregnant, so I don’t have any experience and am quite nervous. Fortunately, you have experience, so I’ll trouble you. Also, isn’t Master Bai here? In case of any accidents, he’ll be here to help.”

Third Miss Hua said.

”Yes, yes, just stay here, sister. It’s been a while since we’ve been together.”

Su Yunjin wore a joyful expression.

While the two sisters were talking, the Commandery Princess and Huang Wan’er also arrived, gradually livening up the courtyard.

Meanwhile, in the front courtyard, Chen Jie and Ni Wenjun had gone through several rounds of drinks and dishes. Ni Wenjun said, ”Jiu Si, you must be cautious on this trip to the Great Capital. It’s not like other places; it’s the stronghold of the Mulan people, and the Living Buddha Basiba is there. Earthly Immortals are no joke.”

Chen Jie said, ”I understand, Brother, and it’s not just me going to the Great Capital this time.”

Ni Wenjun asked, ”Who else is going?”

Chen Jie replied, ”You know Little Ming King was captured and taken to the Great Capital, right?”

Ni Wenjun said, ”Old Peng mentioned it.”

Chen Jie continued, ”Little Ming King is crucial to the rebel army. This is a matter of right and wrong. Any rebel army flying the flag of the Zoroastrian Sect must act, or they lose their moral standing.”

”I plan to take this opportunity to rescue the Ruyang King at the right moment. It’s not as dangerous as it seems.”

Ni Wenjun said, ”Everywhere you go, there’s turmoil. I fear unforeseen changes on this journey to the Great Capital.”

Chen Jie said, ”Brother, that’s true. It seems the world is always against me, but don’t forget, every time I’ve faced danger, I’ve managed to turn it around.”

Ni Wenjun laughed, ”Haha, that’s true.”

After saying this, Chen Jie looked at Ni Wenjun and said, ”Brother Ni, although the trip to the Great Capital is perilous, I have it under control.”

”However, I’m more worried about Xu Shouhui and his group. Ever since the Wushan trip, although Xu hasn’t made a move, many of his spies have been found in Qianjiang Prefecture and surrounding areas.”

”It seems they have plans for Huangzhou Prefecture too, which we must investigate.”

Ni Wenjun listened with a serious expression, ”I understand, Jiu Si. I will keep a close watch on this and won’t let them cause trouble.”

”Besides, don’t worry too much. Old Peng is still on Hubei Road, so Xu Shouhui and his people will have to be more restrained and not go overboard.”

Chen Jie said, ”I know Old Peng is there, so they won’t go too far. But the world is unpredictable now, and I fear something might go wrong, leading to our total defeat.”

Ni Wenjun agreed, ”You’re right. Caution is best. Xu Shouhui is becoming more aggressive.”

He continued to vent about Xu Shouhui’s twisted actions.

During Chen Jie’s journey north to Guangming Peak and in the absence of Peng Yingyu, Xu Shouhui pulled off something major.

This old fox bought over a thousand slaves and castrated all of them, reportedly resulting in dozens dying from pain on the spot, while two or three hundred succumbed to infection.

The remaining ones were incorporated into Xu’s Inner Court, forming a unit called the Inner Court Army.

This unit is entirely composed of eunuchs. Xu Shouhui somehow acquired a peculiar Cultivation Technique called the Sunflower Divine Skill.

The movement and techniques are bizarre and highly lethal, and ordinary people cannot learn it. It requires self-castration first.

With this, he did manage to form an elite force.

Hearing Ni Wenjun’s words, Chen Jie was quite shocked. He had heard of the Sunflower Divine Skill, part of the Sunflower Manual—a renowned Divine Technique of the Demon Sect’s Black Wood Cliff—later stolen and spread to Central Earth.

The cultivation from this technique doesn’t exceed Energy Transformation and requires self-mutilation, so no one dares to risk it.

If someone could acquire the complete Sunflower Manual and train its Divine Technique to the Molten Furnace Realm, many would be tempted, but not for mere Energy Transformation. Men value their roots highly.

However, the Sunflower Divine Skill has a significant advantage over other Martial Arts, which is its speed.

Yes, while others might need five or six years at best—or even twenty for some—to reach Energy Transformation, with medicines and cultivation aligned perfectly.

Yet, the Sunflower Divine Skill is different. As a derivation of the Sunflower Manual, claiming an independent lineage, its Yin-Yang reversal technique allows fast-tracking!

So, Xu Shouhui used this peculiar skill to quickly train an Inner Court Army. Though it seems reckless, Chen Jie sensed nefarious intentions.

Chen Jie thought about it and said to Ni Wenjun, ”Brother Ni, Xu Shouhui is quite strange. We should stay away from him. Until I’m back, it’s best you stay in Huangzhou Prefecture and don’t fall into his traps. I hope you can do that.”

Ni Wenjun replied, ”Don’t worry. Since Sister-in-law Hua is pregnant, I won’t risk my life with them. I won’t act rashly.”

With this reassurance, Chen Jie said, ”Then, Brother Ni, it’s agreed. Wait for my return in Huangzhou Prefecture.”

Ni Wenjun said, ”Okay.”

With their agreement, Chen Jiusi’s matters were settled.

The feast concluded with both host and guest satisfied, and Chen Jie and Ni Wenjun were well-prepared for upcoming events.

With Ni Wenjun as a significant ally, unless the opponent deploys someone at the Melt God Realm, their problems would be manageable. Should they dare to send a Melt God Realm expert, Monk Peng surely won’t sit by idly, ensuring a good resolution.

However, Chen Jie considered another issue unsolved: Monk Peng’s current priority was to guard against King Qi Li Siqi.

To fully liberate Monk Peng, Chen Jie had to engage Li Siqi, preventing him from troubling Peng Yingyu.

Thus, Chen Jie wrote a short but clear letter to Li Siqi overnight: ”If the lips perish, the teeth will feel cold. Soon, I will head north to rescue the Ruyang King. Should Huangzhou Prefecture face danger along the way, it’s beyond my capacity. I hope King Qi will take care and I will be most grateful!”

After writing, Chen Jie handed it to Xiao Hu, ”Send someone to deliver this urgently to King Qi Residence.”

Chen Xiaohu, having seen Chen Jie write the letter, asked, ”Brother, will these few words be effective? King Qi holds a grudge against us.”

Chen Jie replied, ”In this world, there are no eternal grudges; it’s all about interest.”

Our interests currently don’t conflict with King Qi’s. He fears losing power, and we fear disruption. With this letter, he should understand the choices he needs to make.

Chen Xiaohu said, ”Alright, I’ll send someone right away.”

Xiao Hu returned quickly, then looked at Chen Jie, ”Brother, this trip north to the Great Capital, you have to take me with you. You didn’t take me last few times.”

Xiao Hu said, and Chen Jie replied, ”You’re the deputy commander of the whole army now; it’s not easy to move you lightly. Also, your sister-in-law and others are here, and I wouldn’t trust anyone else to watch over them. So this time, you stay. I’ll take Du Xiong instead!”

Xiao Hu questioned, ”Du Xiong, he just surrendered; is he reliable?”

Chen Jie laughed, ”Don’t worry. Du Xiong won’t lightly pledge allegiance. Once he does, he won’t easily switch. Plus, I promised him a Black Tortoise Army to command; he won’t slack on his efforts. It’s appropriate to take him.”

Xiao Hu agreed, ”Alright then, brother, when are you setting off?”

Chen Jie said, ”No time to lose, we’ll leave tomorrow!”