Elder Chen turned to look at Zhang Beixing. "If it's you, Young Nephew Zhang, I might make an exception! After all, the Three-in-One Resonance cultivation idea you proposed today is very helpful to our Chen Family!"

Before Zhang Beixing could react, a glint suddenly appeared in the eyes of Liu Yi, who was beside him.

Access to the Chen Family's book repository? Liu Yi had coveted this for a long time. Each time, Elder Chen had turned him away for various reasons.

Was it because one was expected to offer constructive suggestions on the Northern Sect's Eight Pieces of Brocade for the Chen Family? That would be simple.

With this in mind, Liu Yi stood up. Looking at Elder Chen, he cleared his throat softly. "AHEM, well... Brother Chen, to be honest, I've also learned the Northern Sect's Eight Pieces of Brocade recently and have some thoughts and insights on it. I feel I might also be able to take a peek inside!"

No sooner had Liu Yi spoken than Elder Chen was taken aback. He turned his head towards Liu Yi, his gaze seeming to ask, Are you serious???

Zhang Beixing is allowed entry to our Chen Family's book repository because he has the capability. His talent and comprehension are excellent. He's also young and shares mutual affection with my granddaughter, Chen Rourou. There's a good chance he might become the Chen Family's son-in-law; that's why I'm allowing Zhang Beixing inside.

But you, Liu Yi... To put it bluntly, are you worthy?

You claim you've also learned the Northern Sect's Eight Pieces of Brocade? And that you have some thoughts and insights on it? How did you supposedly learn it—do you think I don't know? You pestered us at the Chen Family, watching for so many years without mastering it. Now that Zhang Beixing and Chen Rourou have both learned it, you suddenly claim to know it too. What's really going on here? It's so obvious, I could figure it out with my toes.

However, he considered Liu Yi to be a friend despite their age difference, so he didn't voice these thoughts directly. Instead, he looked at Liu Yi with an odd expression and said, "Oh? Brother Liu, you've also learned our Chen Family's Northern Sect's Eight Pieces of Brocade? That's truly wonderful to hear! But there's no need for you to accompany me and Young Friend Zhang to the book repository. After all, there's nothing much to see there!"

"Brother Chen, you're being too modest," Liu Yi replied. "Anyone involved in the martial arts circles of the North knows your Chen Family's book repository is a treasure trove. It stores the insights of many martial arts predecessors and genuine martial arts transmissions. As it happens, I currently have some insights on the Northern Sect's Eight Pieces of Brocade. How about I share them with you, and in return, you let me take a look inside, just once?"

Liu Yi detected the refusal in Elder Chen's tone but didn't care. If you don't try, how will you know if it's possible?

Seeing Liu Yi's shameless insistence on entering the book repository, Elder Chen was speechless.

Insights, really? Having practiced for less than a month, what insights could you possibly have on the Northern Sect's Eight Pieces of Brocade? Do you think you're Zhang Beixing, with such exceptional talent? Even if, hypothetically, you were like Zhang Beixing and came up with some amazing, outlandish insights, how would you implement them? All talk and no action is just empty posturing; you'd have to demonstrate the practicality of your insights.

I, Chen Hongguo, agreed to let Zhang Beixing enter the book repository partly because I recognize his potential and want to do him a favor. Another reason is that the Three-in-One Resonance method he proposed genuinely benefits our Chen Family's Northern Sect's Eight Pieces of Brocade. Moreover, Zhang Beixing has already demonstrated the feasibility of this method through practical application!

Zhang Beixing put in so much effort to earn this exceptional access to our Chen Family's book repository. If I let you, Liu Yi, in just because you spouted some nonsense, even if Zhang Beixing and I said nothing, others would surely talk. Could you really stomach that loss of face?

Looking at Liu Yi, Elder Chen was momentarily speechless, but then a meaningful smile suddenly appeared on his face as he said, "Well... Brother Liu, to be frank, there's a widow in our Chen Family, around forty, who's had her eye on you for a long time. She's been so preoccupied with you that she's lost her appetite and can't sleep at night. You don't have a wife yet, and I think you two are quite compatible. How about I introduce her to you, and you marry into our Chen Family?"

"If you marry in, you won't even need to offer any suggestions. The book repository will be open for you to browse as you please. How about that?" Elder Chen said, watching Liu Yi.

At this declaration, Liu Yi's brazen hope of entering the book repository instantly vanished without a trace!

After all, marrying a widow and marrying into the Chen Family... This is no longer a simple matter of being thick-skinned. It would make me, Liu Yi, unable to hold my head high in the entire Northern martial arts circles!

Liu Yi looked at Elder Chen and said, "Brother Chen, you're ruthless!"

To this, Elder Chen responded with a smile, "The feeling's mutual, Brother Liu. Do you have any other business? If not, I'll take Young Nephew Zhang to our Chen Family's book repository now."

"Be my guest!" Liu Yi said, then sat down to drink his tea sullenly.

The Chen Family's book repository was situated in the southwestern part of the Chen Family Manor. It was a simple, classical-looking, three-story pavilion.

The two of them approached the pavilion. Elder Chen took out a key, unlocked the door, and pushed it open. Zhang Beixing followed him inside.

It was only upon entering this pavilion that...

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