56: Plant an undercover agent to spread the marriage proposal!
Soon, Zhao Song went to discuss with the little brats. Hearing that their adoptive father had an important task to entrust to them, they all signed up. In the end, Zhao Song chose Xiao Er.
Simply because Xiao Er was the oldest among the children, already twelve years old.
Zhao Song brought Xiao Er to see Chen Changsheng. Xiao Er, who was usually quite timid, showed extraordinary courage this time.
"Adoptive father, let me go to the Viper Gang! I'm not afraid of fighting!"
Chen Changsheng stroked his fake beard. Although he could still look after Xiao Er in the shadows after he joined the Viper Gang, a Gang was ultimately inseparable from killing and fighting; it was always dangerous!
Xiao Er, I, Chen Changsheng, will remember your contribution to my Chen Family. When the Chen Family rises to become an Immortal Cultivation Family and fulfills its long-cherished wish, I will definitely give you the best treatment.
Chen Changsheng thought to himself. Then, he took out the martial arts Secret Manual he had bought in the black market and handed it to Steamed Bun.
"Xiao Er, the Gang is dangerous. I'll have Uncle Mantou teach you martial arts first. You must practice hard. After you join the Viper Gang, prioritize your survival, then seek to infiltrate the upper echelons!"
Chen Changsheng spoke to Xiao Er with earnest words. He had already gathered information and arranged the connections. For a youth like Xiao Er, the Viper Gang had no suspicion; they always welcomed newcomers!
The Viper Gang even intended to nurture them. After all, their backgrounds were the cleanest, and Disciples raised from childhood were more guaranteed in terms of loyalty.
"Don't worry, adoptive father. I will definitely practice martial arts well and complete the task you've given me!"
Xiao Er nodded and spoke with a firm tone. Then, he followed Steamed Bun to the backyard to practice martial arts.
Chen Changsheng didn't need Xiao Er to become a top expert; he just wanted him to memorize the manual. After all, the Secret Manual in Chen Changsheng's hands could reach the Bone Tempering Realm.
When the Viper Hall trained Disciples, they wouldn't put in much effort at all. They almost only taught a few basic moves, at most passing down a Flesh Refining martial art!
Once Xiao Er learned Chen Changsheng's Secret Manual, his starting point would be higher than those Disciples, making it easy for him to stand out.
In the following days, Chen Changsheng immersed himself in his identity as a doctor. Since he had cured Jiao Big Head, his reputation as an Orthopedic Master spread far and wide!
Many patients came to Chen Changsheng for treatment. He couldn't handle them all by himself, so he let the little brats help, training them in medical skills along the way.
A month later, Xiao Er memorized the Secret Manual under Steamed Bun's teaching. Then, Chen Changsheng gave him some pointers on infiltration and finally agreed on a secret contact signal.
Then, Xiao Er successfully entered the Viper Gang's Disciples' Hall as an orphan. From then on, everything would have to take its course, waiting for Xiao Er to make a name for himself.
This morning, snow was fluttering. Seeing that spring was about to arrive, Annan Prefecture was still filled with a chill.
Chen Changsheng was still seeing patients in the Medical Hall when a merchant dressed in fur walked in and quietly placed a note on the counter.
Chen Changsheng thought it was a message from Xiao Er and secretly thought something was wrong. Getting a message right after joining the Viper Gang without using the secret signal—did something happen?
So Chen Changsheng quickly opened the note. But after seeing the content, a look of joy appeared on Chen Changsheng's face. The note read:
"Father, Xiao Wen and I have already set a date. When you return home, we will hold the wedding and become husband and wife. I wonder what arrangements you have. — Chuanwen!"
A smile immediately appeared on Chen Changsheng's face. His second son was finally getting married. Although he had expected it, Chen Changsheng was still very happy when the day actually arrived!
Once Chuanwen gets married, won't he have children? With the third generation of Chen descendants, wouldn't his Lifespan increase again!
After raising his sons for over ten years, he finally reached the harvest time in these two years. Later, if he urged them to have a second child, wouldn't the Lifespan come rolling in!
He would soon be able to open the Family Treasury again!
Thinking of this, Chen Changsheng didn't want to waste a single moment. He wanted to go home immediately and urge his second son to have children.
Then he called Steamed Bun and Zhao Song over.
"Steamed Bun, Zhao Song, I'm telling you two something today. You must keep it in your hearts and don't tell anyone!"
Seeing Chen Changsheng's solemnity, Zhao Song quickly nodded with a serious expression. As for Steamed Bun, he still had a cold, expressionless face.
"Actually, my home is in Longwei County. My name is Chen Changsheng, and I am the head of the Chen Family. I came to Longkou County under a hidden identity because of an important matter!"
"The reason I'm telling you my true identity today is that you two are my confidants. My second son is about to get married. He handles all of my Family's business. You will come back with me and get to know him."
"You will have many interactions in the future!"
Chen Changsheng planned to let Chuanwen take control of the intelligence network in secret after its prototype was built. Therefore, he had to bring back the most crucial members, Steamed Bun and Zhao Song.
"Adoptive father, no matter what your identity is, Zhao Song only knows that you are our adoptive father!"
Zhao Song said without any hesitation. He only recognized Chen Changsheng as a person, regardless of his identity. As for Steamed Bun, he just nodded coldly, indicating he understood!
"Alright, go and prepare quickly. We are returning to the Chen Family today!"
Chen Changsheng arranged for the two to prepare horses, while he found the literacy teacher who taught the little brats and gave him a sum of silver, asking him to look after the children for a few days.
With everything ready, the three of them traveled through the snow, heading straight for Kaoshan Village in Longwei County.
Longwei County, Kaoshan Village, inside the Courtyard House!
Chen Chuanwen was looking through the account books, while Ma Yuwen gently added tea for him by his side.
"Chuanwen, I see that your Chen Family's business seems to be developing in Longkou County lately?"
Ma Yuwen suddenly asked. Her voice was gentle, but her words were pointed!
Chen Chuanwen naturally knew what Ma Yuwen was thinking. She understood that the Chen Family would not give up on the Immortal Cultivation Manual, so they would inevitably clash with her enemy. That was why she cared about this issue.
"Xiao Wen, our Chen Family's goal is actually the same as yours. I have indeed arranged for people to go to Longkou County, but right now it's just setting up a forward base. Everything still awaits further news!"
Chen Chuanwen didn't hide anything and directly stated his arrangements. However, he would not tell anyone about the intelligence network Chen Changsheng was building; it would only be a hidden blade of the Chen Family in the darkness!
"Alright, if there's any place I can be of use, you can ask me. After all, we are about to be married. As husband and wife, we will weather the storm together!"
Ma Yuwen's tone became gentle. She knew how terrifying Zhao Zhiyi was, so she wanted to help Chuanwen and face the waves together!
"Don't worry, Xiao Wen. I, Chen Chuanwen, may not be a good person, but I will definitely protect my wife. I will help you avenge your grievance. We will weather the storm together!"
Both of them were moved by the conversation, and the atmosphere became somewhat ambiguous for a moment. A look of emotion appeared on Ma Yuwen's face as she gently pressed her red lips toward Chuanwen, their breaths colliding.
Just then, the sound of hoofbeats suddenly came from outside the courtyard, followed by Chen Changsheng's voice.
"Chuanwen, Chuanjie, your father is back! Come out and greet me!"
Ma Yuwen's movement came to an abrupt halt, and the atmosphere between the two was instantly interrupted by Chen Changsheng!
Chen Chuanwen rubbed his nose in embarrassment, gave Xiao Wen a helpless smile, then closed the account book and walked out!