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

Zhao Ya said, ”Father, you’re just so eager to get rid of Yaya. Yaya won’t leave.”

Ruyang King looked at her and said, ”You little girl, how come you’re still acting so unreasonable.”

Zhao Ya said, ”I’m not being unreasonable; I truly have something I don’t understand and need to consult Father about!”

Upon hearing this, Ruyang King looked at Zhao Ya: ”You have something you don’t understand? Haven’t you almost read through all the books in my library?”

Zhao Ya said, ”Hee hee, I’m still young, so there must be things I don’t understand. Oh, Father, you just mentioned that this Dao Fruit was bestowed. Where can one receive it?”

Upon hearing this, Chen Jie was curious as well. This thing could be bestowed?

Ruyang King said, ”This was a spoil of war from when we dispatched troops to siege Han Shantong. During the battle at Wending Mountain, I led fifty thousand White Deer Army northward to aid the prince, achieving great merit for the nation.”

Later, Han Shantong was defeated at Wending Mountain, perishing with his Dao disappearing, and after his death, all thirty-one Dao Fruits on him exploded out.

They flew out along with his treasures and were scattered, unknown where they ended up. However, at the last moment, the Living Buddha used his great magical power to capture a few, and after the war, one was awarded to me and another to Li Siqi.

Unfortunately, I needed two for advancing to the Second Turn, so there was only this one left.

Upon hearing the whole story from Ruyang King, Chen Jie understood. It turns out this Dao Fruit was the same as the one he got, both obtained by the Living Buddha from Han Shantong.

The characteristic of the Dao Fruit was to return to the earth with the sacrifice of its owner, and at that time, Han Shantong had reached the Fifth Transformation, almost ready to break through into the Land Immortal Realm.

In other words, he had one for entering the First Turn, two for the Second Turn, four for the Third Transition, eight for the Fourth Transition, sixteen for the Fifth Transformation, totaling thirty-one Dao Fruits.

At that time, the Living Buddha captured a few, and it was later discovered his senior disciple, Dharma Ba, originally at Zero Transition, was a Second Turn expert by the time of the Great Capital battle.

That means Dharma Ba should have consumed at least three but definitely not more than seven, because with seven, he would have stepped into the Third Transition.

And the Imperial Palace’s Inner Treasury housed one, which I consumed, followed by the one spoken for by Ruyang King and one by Li Siqi.

In this count, Han Shantong’s Dao Fruits were at maximum taken ten by Basiba, and that’s in full state. If counting less, he probably only captured six.

And with Han Shantong’s thirty-one Dao Fruits less six, this suggests the external Dao Fruits are likely around twenty-five.

Thinking this way, my path to advancement may not be as difficult as imagined.

Thinking of this, Chen Jie gently nodded. Twenty-five Dao Fruits, how many Melt God Realm experts could this produce?

What a true fall, where everything comes to life!

Considering this, Chen Jie felt a deep sense of emotion, appreciating the world’s ruthlessness. For those who come later to progress, it often means building on the shoulders of predecessors.

And Ruyang King’s gift truly brought Chen Jie unprecedented gratitude; this old man didn’t seem so bad after all.

Thinking of this, Chen Jie noticed Zhao Ya wanted a private conversation with Ruyang King. Since he was here, Ruyang King clearly didn’t want to say more with his daughter, so Chen Jie tactfully stood up and said, ”Well, I happen to have something to ask Elder Turtle and Elder Crane, you two talk first.”

Saying this, Chen Jie turned and went out the door.

After Chen Jie left, Zhao Ya looked at Ruyang King and said, ”Father, look how considerate my husband is. Why do you dislike him so much?”

Ruyang King said, looking at Zhao Ya, ”It’s not that I dislike him; it’s just thinking about how he took you away, it’s hard to feel good about him.”

Zhao Ya replied, looking at Ruyang King, ”Father, I wasn’t really taken away; we are willing partners.”

Ruyang King said, ”Willing partners, ah, another willing—even so, then you purposely anger your father then.”

”How could that be? Your daughter hopes for you to live a long life, Father, and cannot delay!”

Ruyang King said, ”With you here, I no longer hope for a hundred years. You, a married daughter, are water thrown away, especially when earlier I gave Chen Jiu Si the Dao Fruit and you took it without hesitation. Do you think I am not angry enough yet!”

After hearing this, Zhao Ya laughed, ”Hey, Father, what are you saying? Your daughter is afraid that my blockhead of a husband won’t appreciate your kind intentions and might not accept your Dao Fruit.”

”Think about it, if no one wanted the thing from the esteemed Ruyang King, how embarrassing would that be.”

”Your daughter acted solely for your sake, Father!”

Upon hearing this, Ruyang King said, ”I, haha, you imagine~”

Ruyang King laughed, and Zhao Ya knew she had managed to cheer the old man up and immediately said, ”Father, since we’re laughing, you can’t be angry anymore!”

Ruyang King helplessly said, ”You are indeed your father’s nemesis.”

Saying this, Ruyang King laughed heartily, instantly filling the room with a lively atmosphere.

At this moment, Chen Jie came out and directly encountered Wang Baobao. Upon meeting, Chen Jie said, ”Third brother-in-law, do you know where Master Turtle and Master Crane are?”

Wang Baobao said, ”Are the talks over?”

Chen Jie said, ”Yes, you know the Prince isn’t fond of me. With me gone, they could indeed have a good talk.”

Upon hearing this, Wang Baobao said, ”True enough. Are you going to find Elder Turtle and Elder Crane?”

Chen Jie said, ”Yes, I want to ask the two elders something.”

”Perfect timing, I also want to find them; let’s go together.”

As he spoke, Wang Baobao led Chen Jie to the quarters of Elder Turtle and Elder Crane, quickly reaching their small courtyard where the elders were ready with their bags.

At this moment, Chen Jie looked at the two and said, ”Elders.”

Turtle and Crane elders, surprised to see Chen Jie, said, ”What brings you here, son-in-law?”

Chen Jie said, ”I have something to ask the two elders.”

Turtle and Crane elders said, ”What matter? Speak freely; we won’t hold back.”

Upon hearing this, Chen Jie said, ”Elders, I wish to ask, do you know where your mentor, Hundred Loss Taoist, is?”

”Hmm?”

Elder Crane was surprised, ”Why do you ask about our master?”

Elder Turtle also frowned.

Chen Jie said, ”Elders might know I cultivate the Four Seasons Celestial Phenomenon Technique, and the Mystic Ice Divine Skill learned by both masters is derived from the Winter God’s Fury of the Four Seasons Celestial Phenomenon Technique!”

”However, what you two learned wasn’t the complete Winter God’s Fury, so my Winter God’s Fury is also incomplete.”

”Situational challenges now are unpredictable, and everyone is making progress. If I stagnate, I’m afraid I cannot preserve the foundation of Huangzhou Prefecture, and then the Commandery Princess with me will suffer and be in danger. Therefore, I want to complete the Four Seasons Celestial Phenomenon Technique to enhance my strength and protect the Commandery Princess!”

Upon hearing this, Elder Turtle looked at Elder Crane, and they exchanged looks, acknowledging Chen Jie’s reasoning.

At this moment, Elder Turtle nodded to Elder Crane, and Elder Crane said, ”Alright, for the sake of the Commandery Princess, I’ll tell you. The last time we saw our mentor, was twenty years ago.”

”At that time, our mentor was still troubled about his inability to improve his skill. Later, he seemed to have heard a rumor about a master in the Siam country of the Southern Ocean who could condense water into ice. Our mentor felt this person might have mastered the Winter Skill of the Four Seasons Celestial Phenomenon Technique.”

”So he then went south to Siam seeking a chance to breakthrough, and now it’s been twenty years gone, and we have no idea where he went!”

”Whether he’s still in Siam, roaming the world, or perished at sea, no one knows.”

Upon hearing this, Chen Jie said, ”Siam country.”

”Yes, indeed, it’s Siam country.”

The two confirmed again, and Chen Jie said, ”Thank you, elders, I understand.”

Saying this, Chen Jie rose, prepared to leave. The elders did not hold him nor invited him to look for their mentor, considering when Hundred Loss Taoist taught them, it was simply casual, and their emotional ties were not deep.

Thus, Chen Jie waited a while at the Guest Welcoming Building until Zhao Ya and Ruyang King came out. Ruyang King didn’t linger, immediately leading the army away, leaving Chen Jie and Zhao Ya bidding farewell to Ruyang King.

Zhao Ya was downcast, and just as Chen Jie was about to comfort her, unexpectedly Chen Xiaohu hurriedly arrived, jumped off his horse, and said, ”Big brother, someone from Divine Dragon Island overseas is here, asking to see you. They look quite miserable.”

Upon hearing this, Chen Jie was taken aback, Divine Dragon Island, someone from third brother’s people!