Chapter 48

"Stop," Xu Jianxing hurriedly stopped him, "Little Master, I still have one thing I want to ask you."

"What is it?" Tang Xiaoqing asked in surprise.

"I just want to know, in today's society, is there anything like a martial arts tournament?" Xu Jianxing asked with a smile.

"Of course there is," Tang Xiaoqing said without hesitation, "It also facilitates communication among people. Generally, such exchange meetings are held many times a year, but the participants and the level of the events differ. The more formal ones are the annual exchange meetings held by Tianwen Pavilion, which are mostly attended by young people. The top-level ones are the martial arts exchange conferences jointly organized by major families and sects, which are held every four years. Many senior experts also appear in these conferences."

Xu Jianxing quickly followed up, "When will the martial arts exchange conference jointly organized by major families and sects be held this time?"

"During the National Day holiday in October this year," Tang Xiaoqing said, then asked in confusion, "Why are you asking this?"

Xu Jianxing silently calculated in his heart that it was still two months until October 1st. If he worked a bit harder, reaching the 21st level of innate ability would definitely not be a problem. At that time, if he was careful, he should be fine. So he laughed and said, "You've been teaching me for so many years, but you've never taken me to see the world. Can you take me to broaden my horizons this time?"

"Oh my God, you really dare to say that," Tang Xiaoqing said, covering her forehead. "I tell you, such top-level conferences have strict rules. Someone like me can only go to watch, just to hang around the periphery. With your three-legged cat skills, how can you get in? I tell you, don't even think about it."

"I'm a three-legged cat, what are you then?" Xu Jianxing muttered to himself, then asked a bit unwillingly, "Is there really no way at all?"

"There is a way, but with your abilities, I think you should forget it."

"What way?" Hope rose in Xu Jianxing's heart.

"Of course, you have to enter based on your own abilities. As long as you pass three tests and your physical cultivation reaches a certain standard, you can enter."

Tang Xiaoqing explained with a smile, "The three tests are strength, speed, and reaction ability. The requirements are not too high. As long as you reach the level of a world champion in each of these three areas, you can enter. Of course, if you are particularly good at one of them, that's also fine. But it's useless to tell you this, with your level, you can't do any of them."

"How do you know I can't do it? Good master, just take me to see. What if I unexpectedly pass?" Xu Jianxing said persistently.

Hearing Xu Jianxing say this, Tang Xiaoqing was speechless. After a while, she said, "It's not a matter of 'what if,' and I'm not trying to discourage you, but you have no chance at all. You need to face reality."

"It's not certain. Under your years of teaching, I have made great progress. You don't know my situation, how can you say I won't pass?" Xu Jianxing laughed.

Faced with Xu Jianxing's persistent determination, Tang Xiaoqing was completely helpless. After a long while, she said with a bitter smile, "I give up. I don't know the exact location of the martial arts conference this time, but I heard it will be held on the grassland. If you don't pass, you can still play around the periphery, which is not bad. I'll notify you when it's time to go."

"Thank you, Master." Xu Jianxing said, then asked with some concern, "Little Master, will this affect you?"

Tang Xiaoqing was somewhat comforted by this and smiled, "No, generally, to participate in such a martial arts conference, everyone, including me, has to pass the tests. So, whether I go with my family or alone, it doesn't matter. Taking you along might be a bit embarrassing, but since you are my disciple, I'll take you to see the world. This kind of thing happens every year."

"That's good, that's good." Xu Jianxing felt relieved.

"Alright, no more nonsense. We'll talk about it when the time comes."

"Alright, Master, see you later."

"Okay." Tang Xiaoqing nodded, about to hang up the phone, but suddenly remembered something and hurriedly reminded him, "Also, don't tell your other three brothers about this."

She wasn't worried that Xu Jianxing's three brothers would find out anything, but she was afraid of being embarrassed. Taking Xu Jianxing alone was embarrassing enough, but if she took the three clowns, she would become a laughingstock, and even her family would warn her for being reckless.

Xu Jianxing laughed and said, "Don't worry, Little Master, I promise it will just be me."

"Alright, bye."

As soon as the words were spoken, Xu Jianxing heard the beeping sound from his phone. At this point, the car had already entered Lu Qian's garage. Lu Qian said a bit discontentedly, "Husband, you didn't even think of me for such a fun thing."

Xu Jianxing smiled bitterly, "You see, I find it hard enough to go myself, let alone take you. If it doesn't work this time, there's always next time. Or, we can have a martial arts conference in our room, with you as the leader and me as your servant."

"Go to hell." Lu Qian blushed and laughed, looking at Xu Jianxing's playful smile.

"Ha ha." Xu Jianxing laughed loudly, opened the car door, and said, "Come on, wife, let's go to the martial arts conference."

Lu Qian got out of the car and gave him a coquettish look, "By the way, husband, are you still going to Teng'an tomorrow?"

"Of course, why wouldn't I?" Xu Jianxing said without hesitation. Although he was troubled by the Chen Haoxue incident, going to Teng'an was a must. After all, in Xu Jianxing's view, the fish he caught could be used for excellent sacrifices.

Using jade for sacrifices would likely yield even better results with a higher chance. So, for him, the most important thing now was to go to Teng'an. Unless something major happened, he wouldn't change his plans.

"Okay." Lu Qian nodded and said, "Alright, I'll arrange the flight tickets. By the way, husband, do you have any other arrangements?"

After a moment's thought, Xu Jianxing said, "No matter how this trip to Teng'an goes, I want to stay there for some time. I don't want to stay in a hotel. Have someone find a house similar to a quadrangle courtyard, in a quiet and secluded location with nice scenery. Of course, if you can buy one, that would be even better."

Seeing Xu Jianxing's playful expression, Lu Qian gave him a look and said, "Do you want to live there long-term?"

"Hehe." Xu Jianxing laughed, "Isn't it just for convenience?"

"Don't even think about it. I know you just want to play with jade." Lu Qian glared at him, "I tell you, I'll only go crazy with you this once. As for next time, you can dream about it."

"Whatever you say." Xu Jianxing shrugged and didn't say anything more. If he wanted to go to a place with a lot of jade, Myanmar would be the best choice. Although he would go to Teng'an in the future, he would consider Myanmar more, especially since he didn't have a visa and wasn't familiar with the language.

After that, Lu Qian went to arrange the Teng'an trip, while Xu Jianxing left the villa and found a deserted beach to start fishing.

Meanwhile.

Chen Qingguo and the other three returned to the villa. When Han Guixiang saw them return safely, she breathed a sigh of relief and asked with a smile, "Oh, didn't you say you were going out for the morning? Why are you back so soon?"

Before Chen Qingguo could speak, Chen Haoxue forced a smile, "Grandma, I wasn't feeling well, so I came back. You and Grandpa chat, I'll go rest in my room."

Although she hadn't been there many times, her room was still kept for her.

As soon as Chen Haoxue went upstairs, Han Guixiang asked impatiently, "How did it go?"

"The whole thing was completely unexpected," Chen Qingguo said with a bitter smile, then without holding back, he recounted the entire story.

As she listened, Han Guixiang was stunned several times. When Chen Qingguo finished, her face was filled with a bitter smile. She knew very well what a superhuman expert could do for the country. To a certain extent, the country could sacrifice a vice-mayor or even a mayor to gain the support of an expert.

After all, as long as someone was a capable talent, they could take on the role of mayor. Even if they weren't initially qualified, they could be trained. The country had many such talents in reserve.

As for super-strong individuals, they were as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns in the country. To become an expert, one needed exceptional martial arts talent and a strong character, among other things. The most crucial factor, talent, could not be changed by human effort.

If the country had one more super-strong individual, it would be a deterrent to the outside world. Although it wasn't clear what kind of existence Xu Jianxing was, given his age, the possibility of him becoming a super-strong individual in the future was very high.

Han Guixiang had no doubt that if Xu Jianxing joined a certain department of the country and made a deal over her son's matter, her son's position could plummet.

At this moment, she suddenly realized that Xu Jianxing's threats to her son and daughter-in-law were not empty words but real.

Thinking of this, Han Guixiang asked with some concern, "Old man, do you think that little Xu will take revenge on our son and daughter-in-law?"

Chen Qingguo was taken aback, then understood and said helplessly, "Sigh, what are you thinking? How could that be possible? Even if we don't consider the face of the monk, we still have to consider the face of the Buddha. Xiao Xue is still standing here, so don't worry too much."

"Oh." Han Guixiang nodded and asked, "Do you know what Xiao Xue is thinking now?"

"How would I know? You know Xiao Xue keeps things to herself. No matter what we say, it doesn't help." Chen Qingguo smiled bitterly.

Soon it was evening.

When Chen Xueyi and Su Ya arrived and heard Chen Qingguo recount the story again, they were stunned on the spot, feeling a mix of emotions.

If it weren't for Chen Qingguo's own account and their daughter's confirmation, Su Ya might not have believed it. Given her position, she didn't have the authority to know such things. Of course, this wasn't due to any official secrecy but rather an unwritten rule. Now that it involved her daughter, this unwritten rule no longer applied.