Chapter 311 Dark Moon_3
About half an hour later, Qin Ke also arrived here.
"Take a look!"
Chen Xuan handed over the yellowed book.
"As a disciple, I want to see if ten thousand taels are worth it."
Qin Ke said with a smile, then opened the book and was immediately dumbstruck, almost identical to Chen Xuan's expression yesterday.
"Master... this!"
After all that hard work, in the end... couldn't recognize the words!
No one could be as unfortunate.
However, his keen mind quickly responded, looking at Chen Xuan, and he nodded slightly.
So he said, "Disciple understands!"
Then he went to the table, took out a few sheets of white paper, looked at the words on the first page, and copied each word onto a sheet.
After finishing all this, he returned the book to Chen Xuan.
Holding the sheets of paper, he said, "Shall I go handle this now, Master?"
Chen Xuan nodded with satisfaction; this was what he liked about Qin Ke, he could guess his thoughts without needing to be told.
However, he still stopped him, "No rush. You are at Mid-Stage Immortal Grade now. Is there anything unclear about the Nine Elements Dao Skill?"
"Quite a lot indeed!"
Qin Ke didn't feel embarrassed, knowing Chen Xuan understood him well.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have remained at just Mid-Stage Immortal Grade for so long.
Then, Chen Xuan began to solve his doubts one by one.
The session ended when the sky darkened.
"Thank you, Master!"
Qin Ke bowed respectfully. Though he had Master's cultivation experience, there were parts he genuinely didn't understand.
However, with Chen Xuan's careful explanation, he finally understood.
"Alright then, go back and cultivate well. Fully understand today's insights before handling this matter!"
"Understood!"
Since Chen Xuan said so, Qin Ke nodded.
...
In a flash, seven days had passed.
"Whew—"
In the room, Qin Ke let out a long breath.
Finally, completely comprehended.
"That's a true Master!"
His heart could not help but sigh, and he became even more respectful of Chen Xuan.
If not for Master, Qin Ke wouldn't be who he was now.
Yesterday, he went to meet Zongzheng and was greatly surprised to see him already at Mid-Stage Immortal Grade, given his average talent. He didn't expect such progress after leaving for half a year.
He also promised him that once he reached Late-Stage Immortal Grade, he would promote him to Gold Cloak.
It's known that Gold Cloak requires the Profound Realm.
But for Qin Ke, his trusted aide, he said he'd reward him on his last departure, so he simply gave him a big promotion, directly elevating him to Gold Cloak.
"Gold Cloak..."
Qin Ke murmured, though there was a hint of excitement in his eyes, it wasn't enough.
His goal was at least the third chair of the Three Judicial Departments.
Or even... higher!
But all this is premised on... strength!
Murran!
Qin Ke laughed.
"It's too early to think about that now!"
Then he took out those sheets of white paper from his pocket and, after pondering for a moment, left the room.
...
"Don't recognize any of them!"
Qin Ke walked out from an old book merchant, frowning tightly.
All morning, he consulted the book merchants, antique shops, and even some elderly scholars in the city, but none recognized the script.
Now, he was truly stumped.
"Where else can I go?"
Walking aimlessly down the street, he searched his mind for anywhere else he could seek help.
Walking and walking, he suddenly stopped.
Because he saw a red chess piece, with a crescent moon on it, albeit red.
"Right, how could I have forgotten it!"
Qin Ke inwardly cursed himself for being foolish.
Dark Moon Trading Company!
Standing strong for hundreds of thousands of years on the Eastern Continent, if they didn't know, there truly would be no other options.
Then he strode forward.
Qin Ke just entered the doorway of the Dark Moon Trading Company.
A once leisurely young man saw him and immediately walked out from behind the counter.
"Isn't this Qin Baiyi of the Three Judicial Departments, what an honor... Ah!"
He warmly greeted him with hands cupped together.
"You recognize me?"
Qin Ke looked at him somewhat puzzled.
"You're a prominent figure of the Three Judicial Departments, and White-Clad. We at Dark Moon Trading Company conduct business in Molan Mansion; of course we recognize you!"
Seeing him say this, Qin Ke nodded slightly; this explanation made sense.
Indeed... he was quite a figure in the Three Judicial Departments.
"By the way, Shopkeeper, what is your surname?"
"Qin Baiyi is too modest; I'm Jiang Qi, managing all the trading companies in Molan Mansion!"
Hearing this, Qin Ke was greatly surprised.
Such a young man, looking similar in age to him, yet managing all of Molan Mansion's enterprises.
"Brother Jiang is indeed talented at a young age!"
Qin Ke didn't hesitate to praise him.
"What you say really flatters me, I'm just a businessman, not even close to your stature, Qin Baiyi!"
Jiang Qi was very modest, and also complimented Qin Ke.
For a businessman, though Dark Moon Trading Company was powerful, Qin Ke was from Great Yu after all.
As long as no lines were crossed, it was better to maintain a harmonious relationship.
"Brother Jiang overpraises, I feel like we hit it off immediately, you don't need to call me Qin Baiyi, call me Brother Qin if you're comfortable, how about that?"
"That would be my honor, please, Brother Qin!"
Speaking, he led Qin Ke into the inner room, "Try some Spirit Tea that I've just got recently; it's quite different!"
"I'm fortunate to enjoy it today then!"
The two, like brothers well acquainted for years, laughed and entered the inner room.
"Please!"
Jiang Qi extended a hand, Qin Ke nodded slightly, then sat down.
Seeing this,
Jiang Qi started to light the stove and boil water.
"This will take some time; please wait, Brother Qin!"
"Good tea is worth the wait!"
"Hahaha... Brother Qin speaks wisely!"
Jiang Qi burst into laughter.
Inwardly admiring Qin Ke, from a humble Daning County, such a figure emerged, truly remarkable!