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

Tang He intentionally said these words. In the Martial Arts World, respect has always been based on martial prowess. Today, Chen Jie taught his subordinate Qianhu a lesson.

Not only did he rely on his own formidable martial power, but he also revealed an identity—that Chen Jie is currently the Dharma King of the Zoroastrian Sect.

In terms of office rank, not just him, even the Squad Leader of their Haozhou branch, Guo Zixing, is a subordinate of Chen Jie’s subordinate.

And his elder brother Zhu Chongba is even a subordinate of Guo Zixing, which makes him a subordinate of a subordinate of Chen Jie. To have a conversation with Chen Jie would be like burning high incense.

According to this, when they see Chen Jie, they should kneel to welcome him. How could there be any opportunity for an equal conversation?

Moreover, his elder brother once said, ”If the rebel army can seize the world, it will surely be a contest between him and Chen Jiusi.”

In other words, when Daqian was still around, they were allies, but in the future, they will inevitably be sworn enemies.

If now they are forcibly suppressed, how can they contend with Chen Jiusi for the world in the future?

Precisely because of this, Tang He deliberately brought up Zhu Chongba’s current strength as a talking point. To be blunt, this is an era where martial arts rule; power is always an extension of martial prowess.

Even the most honored Emperor must offer disciple rites when meeting Living Buddha Basiba, demonstrating how power submits to martial strength.

It’s the same in the Zoroastrian Sect. Though Zhu Yuanzhang has no status within the sect, it doesn’t mean he lacks strength. The sect has always revered strength; to become Dharma King, among many conditions, the most important criterion is strength. One must at least reach the Molten Furnace Upper Realm to be eligible for Dharma King selection. If strict, only those at the Melt God Realm can enter the ranks of Dharma Kings.

And Zhu Yuanzhang’s current strength has already reached Melt God First Turn, which barely qualifies for the Heavenly List. This strength surpasses that of Mr. Duozhi Huguan and Descending Mountain Tiger Du Zundao, so if he wishes to rejoin the Zoroastrian Sect, he should at least hold the position of Dharma King.

Thus his status should not be beneath Chen Jie. Therefore, to make them act as if seeing Chen Jie is like a subordinate seeing a superior—they are unwilling.

This is why Tang He revealed Zhu Yuanzhang’s strength, meaning Chen Jiusi should consider carefully—not to overestimate himself, because he still has a gap compared to my elder brother.

Chen Jie understood Tang He’s thoughts; smart people grasp things quickly. However, Tang He doesn’t seem to be one of those smart individuals.

Chen Jie thought for a while and said to Tang He, ”Your elder brother went to the Great Capital this time, leaving you alone to mind the house?”

Tang He replied, ”No, there’s also Mr. Li.”

”Mr. Li?”

Chen Jie looked at Tang He. Tang He paused briefly and said, ”Oh, a scholar, not one of us Jianghu people.”

”But it’s Dingyuan’s Li Shanchang!”

Seeing Chen Jie casually mention Li Shanchang’s name, Tang He was also surprised. Looking at Chen Jie, he said, ”Hero Chen, do you know Mr. Li?”

Chen Jie replied, ”Hehe, I heard from Mr. Hu under my command. Right, can Mr. Li come out to meet us in the army?”

At this moment, just as Tang He was about to speak, unexpectedly, a rider pushed through the crowd from the army. On horseback sat a middle-aged scholar, older than Hu Weiyong under Chen Jie’s command.

Upon seeing the newcomer, Chen Jie rode forward and slightly clasped his fists, saying, ”Is it Mr. Li Shanchang, Mr. Li?”

Chen Jie greeted first, and Li Shanchang immediately clasped his fists, saying, ”No need, no need, I’ve seen Hero Chen.”

”I wonder where you heard my humble name, Hero?”

Li Shanchang felt quite curious. How did this legendary Chen Jiusi come to know of him, a humble teacher usually holed up in Dingyuan?

How did he come to know his name?

Thinking this, Li Shanchang looked at Chen Jie and asked. Chen Jie laughed upon hearing this and said, ”I have a subordinate named Hu Weiyong, who once had the honor of conversing with you. He said you have the talent of an extraordinary strategist and the ability to govern the country and stabilize politics, which is why your name is memorable.”

”Hu Weiyong, oh, it’s Mr. Hu, I know him; he is also a talent from Dingyuan.”

Li Shanchang mentioned Hu Weiyong, and his face lit up with a smile. Hu Weiyong possessed scholarly talent and was also a fellow townsman with Li Shanchang, so they had interactions.

Therefore, bringing this up truly was harmonious. The two exchanged a few words, then Li Shanchang looked at Chen Jie and said, ”How is Mr. Hu doing now?”

Chen Jie replied, ”He is in charge of civil affairs with me.”

Li Shanchang said, ”Great, Mr. Hu has great talent; please treat him well.”

Chen Jie smiled and said, ”I also think Mr. Hu’s talent could serve as the Vice Prime Minister.”

Li Shanchang was taken aback and looked at Chen Jie, asking, ”What do you mean, Hero Chen? Mr. Hu’s talent indeed fits as the Vice Prime Minister. So whom does Hero Chen think should be the Prime Minister?”

”None other than yourself.”

Chen Jie looked at Li Shanchang and laughed heartily.

Upon hearing this, Li Shanchang’s face instantly turned solemn, following up with an unpleasant expression, ultimately difficult to endure.

Additionally, Tang He, who had been paying close attention, widened his eyes in dissatisfaction. What does Chen Jiusi mean, blatantly poaching talent? It won’t do, I must mention this to my elder brother later. This surname Li might not be reliable anymore.

Tang He thought this and glared with particularly unfriendly eyes.

Li Shanchang noticed Tang He’s gaze, smiled bitterly at Chen Jie, and said, ”Hero Chen, you’ve troubled me.”

Chen Jie replied, ”I’m sincerely praising you, why speak of troubling.”

Li Shanchang chuckled and said, ”Hero Chen, not only is your martial arts formidable, your eloquence is exceptional.”

Chen Jie laughed softly, ”A wise bird chooses its tree. You have great talent; you should have a great stage.”

Li Shanchang smiled and shook his head, saying, ”Thank you for your favor, Hero Chen. But you already have Mr. Hu, and one mountain cannot house two tigers. If I go, how should I handle things with Mr. Hu?”