"Wu wu..."
The concubine next to him sobbed, "Yes, when the master was alive, his greatest wish was to one day make a name for himself on the battlefield, and then become famous and honored."
"This time heâs made such great achievements."
"The highest achievement belongs to Mr. Chen, and the next, surely is the masterâs, fulfilling one of his lifelong desires."
"..."
"Mr. Chen."
A fifteen or sixteen-year-old boy earnestly asked, "This time, my father should be able to receive the Loyal Heroic Tablet, right?"
"Yes, the Loyal Heroic Tablet, that was fatherâs greatest aspiration..."
The youngest child said, "Wu Ergou often brags to us about the tablets his family has!"
"..."
Chen Sansi looked at them and for a moment, didnât know how to answer.
Normally.
If a military officer died in battle after achieving merit, announcing it to the whole world would be natural, and if the merit was significant, a posthumous title and noble rank might be granted, but Yu Songâs position was neither high nor low, and he was not yet eligible for a title or a posthumous name.
Even so, according to the customary practices of the Great Sheng Dynasty, it should first be announced to the world, then award a tablet similar to Loyal Heroic to be hung in front of his family home. If his descendants study martial arts, they would also receive martial arts resources, and once their realm was sufficient, they could inherit their fatherâs position.
But Vice Admiral Yu had none of these.
Forsaking the rewards, he likely wouldnât even get a tablet.
All because of so-called insubordination!
Insubordination, what nonsense?!
Lu Shuhua, Xie Sishu, and others also felt ashamed.
Not daring to stay any longer, they left one after another, having offered their condolences.
Chen Sansi began to mentally draft a petition, pondering how to exonerate Vice Admiral Yu from the stigma of insubordination.
"Iâll write it when I get home tonight."
After leaving the Yu Mansion, he made his way directly to Red Sleeve Tower and familiarly entered through the back door.
Today.
Chen Sansi went upstairs with a sword.
With a slight push of his thumb, he revealed the cold gleam beneath the scabbard, signaling Ning Xiang not to throw herself at him.
"What a pretense!"
Ning Xiang covered her fragrant shoulders with a light gauze, pouted, and said, "Arenât you just worried that I have some immortal trick to trap you? Otherwise, wouldnât you take advantage if it were convenient? Youâre someone with lustful intentions but not the courage to follow through."
"Youâre just average."
Chen Sansi having been there several times and got acquainted, spoke while walking to the table and sitting down. After checking the wine pot he saw no issues, he poured himself a cup.
"Average?!"
Ning Xiang was stunned, then quickly asked, "What do you mean?"
"Just what it sounds like."
Chen Sansi sipped the wine and picked up two cakes to eat.
"Fine then, you rotten man."
Ning Xiangâs pretty face showed a hint of anger, "Sooner or later, Iâll set you straight."
"Letâs talk business."
Chen Sansi bluntly said, "The matter of the Heavenly Book is over, I have already submitted the object to the court, it seems it has nothing to do with the method to reach the Immortal Realm, only suitable for leading troops in battle."
Their transaction had been for the method to reach the Immortal Realm and traces of immortals, other details were naturally unnecessary.
Speaking of this.
Ning Xiang also turned serious, "What about the others? The immortal who bestowed the Immortal Treasure to Liang Jinian, have you seen him?"
Chen Sansi shook his head.
"Alright."
Ning Xiang appeared slightly disappointed, "Itâs a pity I didnât have a chance to see the Heavenly Book myself, General Chen came back and didnât think to show it to me first."
"Show it to you? Careful, His Majesty might come after you."
Chen Sansi changed the subject, "What about the arrowhead material I asked you to find last time? Did you find anything?"
"General Chen is in luck, I just inquired through the Seeking Immortal Tower branches, and found something that the general wants."
Ning Xiang signaled with her eyes.
"Oh."
Zhaozhao reluctantly rummaged through a chest and finally took out a lump of iron from a chest full of corsets, and placed it heavily on the table, "Here, take it."
"This is..."
Chen Sansi picked up the black shiny lump of iron. He hadnât seen it in books, and based on touch and appearance, it seemed similar to mystiron, but he could clearly tell it was different.
"This thing has no name,"
Ning Xiang introduced, "If it must be labeled, it could be considered a type of mystiron. It was just born in a special location and nourished by peculiar mystical energies, giving rise to some unusual properties.
"Ordinary mystiron can only âconduct force,â but this can be used to âstoreâ force. Itâs for a short duration, about a few breathsâ time, and itâs very rare. Thereâs only so much, not even enough to make a spearhead."
Chen Sansi focused his force, conducting it into the black iron, and indeed found it could briefly store force on its surface, though the duration was really short and the material was scant. But it was enough!
It was perfect for arrowheads!
With the Ghost Vein Wood he saw in the "Hundred Herbs Map" before his expedition to Ming State, which could store force, he could craft arrows that maintain force after being fired!
During the last venture into Ming State, bows and arrows were practically useless against High Realm Martial Artists, and were only able to clear out martial artists below the realm of Refining Internal.
Last time, even the Fierce Monster in the Luotian Mountain Range couldnât be injured...
No wonder few were fond of archery, as someone advanced higher, it became less effective, and most martial artists preferred close-range weapons for hunting Exotic Beasts rather than bows and arrows.
But if they could store force, thatâd be different!
Donât forget, he could also store force.
"Miss Ning Xiang."
Chen Sansi didnât rush to take the material, but gently placed it on the table, "Letâs talk, what do you need me to do?"
The exchange was agreed upon before heading to Ming State, after all, it was a transaction.
"And here I thought youâd want to freeload again~"