Chu Dong’s face was grave, his expression one of serious instruction.
Chu Kangbo had never seen his elder brother look so solemn. He, too, grew tense and nodded, "Alright, big brother. I will not speak carelessly about what you've asked me to keep secret. My lips are sealed."
Seeing Chu Kangbo’s assurance, Chu Dong slowly began, "He is not at the Great Perfection of the Saintly Venerable realm."
Not at the Great Perfection of the Saintly Venerable realm?
Then what was he?
It was impossible. If he wasn't at the Great Perfection of the Saintly Venerable realm, how could he have resolved the ghost incident in the city? This made Chu Kangbo find it difficult to believe.
Chu Kangbo quickly asked, "Big brother, you said he resolved the ghost incident in the city, and he's not at the Great Perfection of the Saintly Venerable realm? That makes no sense at all. You clearly said that ghost was at the Great Perfection of the Saintly Venerable realm."
Chu Kangbo raised his doubts. This was truly baffling, making him feel his elder brother was speaking nonsense.
Unless, this person possessed a skill, a skill specifically for dealing with ghosts.
Facing Chu Kangbo's questioning, Chu Dong was not surprised at all.
When he first saw Xia Feng, he hadn't believed it either. The Great Perfection of the Saintly Emperor, what kind of concept was that? There was no record of it in ancient texts.
But this was reality, something that had truly appeared before him.
"Let me finish."
Chu Dong raised a hand to stop Chu Kangbo from asking further questions, then continued, "What I am about to say may impact your understanding and your knowledge of this world."
Chu Kangbo was anxious. Chu Dong kept emphasizing these useless points, which made Chu Kangbo unable to resist reminding him, "Big brother, I've remembered everything. Please speak."
Seeing Chu Kangbo’s impatient demeanor, Chu Dong stopped mincing words and stated directly, "He truly is not at the Great Perfection of the Saintly Venerable realm, because he is..."
Chu Dong paused here, looking at Chu Kangbo with a serious expression. "He is at the Great Perfection of the Saintly Emperor realm."
"What is the Great Perfection of the Saintly Emperor realm?"
Chu Kangbo's mind didn't react immediately, and he quickly asked.
He hadn't even registered the term "Saintly Emperor." But as soon as the words left his mouth, he reacted, his eyes widening like a fool.
The Great Perfection of the Saintly Emperor?
Saintly Emperor?
And at Great Perfection?
Chu Kangbo was utterly stunned.
He dared not even imagine it. He had never encountered such a thing. Did the Great Perfection of the Saintly Emperor truly exist in this world?
Chu Kangbo felt Chu Dong was playing a colossal joke on him, but judging by Chu Dong's expression, he was clearly not joking, and his demeanor was even respectful.
"Is... is it true?" Chu Kangbo's voice trembled slightly.
"If I lie, I'll never be able to perform," Chu Dong quickly swore a most vicious oath.
Only then did Chu Kangbo truly believe.
"Big brother, does the Great Perfection of the Saintly Emperor really exist in this world?" Although Chu Kangbo believed him now, he still found it incredible.
The Great Perfection of the Saintly Emperor, he even felt he was dreaming, or that Chu Dong was talking in his sleep.
As soon as Chu Kangbo finished asking, before Chu Dong could reply, Chu Kangbo raised his hand and slapped his own cheek. The sound was so loud it could be heard outside the door.
To Chu Dong's surprise, Chu Kangbo, enduring the sting on his cheek, said, "Big brother, this isn't a dream, it's real."
Chu Dong: ...
"I've been so convincing, and you still think it's a dream?" Chu Dong could understand Chu Kangbo's feelings. Anyone would struggle to accept this at first.
"Big brother, I believe you. I will go find Qingyu now and give this jade pendant directly to this Saintly Emperor. For him to come in person to request the jade pendant is our honor."
After speaking, Chu Kangbo prepared to go out to find his daughter.
Chu Kangbo was well aware of his position. After all, this was something a Saintly Emperor wanted; they wouldn't dare refuse.
Seeing Chu Kangbo rush out, Chu Dong called out a reminder:
"Remember, do not force the issue."
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(ps: Another year has passed. Thank you to all the friends who are still accompanying me. Today is my birthday. I ask for nothing but a small blessing from everyone.)
Because too many people have complained, I haven't read the comments, but I still thank you for your support and companionship all this way. Happy National Day in advance to everyone.
mua! (*╯3╰)
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