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Chapter 511: Jun Han's Revelation
Chapter 511: Jun Han's Revelation
December 5, 2024
Although Su Chen hadn't revealed any information he had gathered, Duan Qinglang was already convinced that Su Chen had heard some trivial news.
When Duan Qinglang first started collecting information, he had made the same mistake.
At that time, he had eagerly obtained some news and rushed to his father with it.
However, he was told that the information had already been gathered the previous month and no one was willing to buy it.
His excitement was immediately dampened.
Despite Duan Qinglang's skepticism, Su Chen remained calm.
"I feel like this information should be worth something. After all, it's a hot topic, and many people would want to know about it."
"Alright, alright, just tell me. I can immediately determine whether it's valuable or not."
Duan Qinglang spoke with a hint of helplessness, not expecting much.
"Tomorrow, after noon, in the wilderness to the southeast, Su Chen will be facing off against the people from Wulan Mountain Villa."
Su Chen revealed the general details of the information.
Upon hearing this, Duan Qinglang couldn't help but laugh.
"Where did you get this false information again?"
"A stranger told me about it and even took me to see the venue in the wilderness. Before leaving, he gave me a letter."
As he spoke, Su Chen took out the letter and placed it on the table, then pushed it towards Duan Qinglang.
At this moment, even someone lacking in common sense would realize something was amiss!
Duan Qinglang quickly picked up the letter and unfolded it to read.
The content within made the letter in his hand feel heavier and heavier.
Although it was just a piece of paper, he felt as if he were holding a pile of gold.
It was so heavy that his hand trembled slightly.
"Are you sure a young man gave this to you? And did you really go to the competition venue? Is this true?!"
"What else could it be?
I didn't come back last night because I went to check out the venue.
If you don't believe me, you can go and take a look yourself."
Hearing Su Chen's words, Duan Qinglang shook his head repeatedly.
"I don't know which one of Su Chen's nerves is acting up, asking you to help him deliver the message.
If it weren't for me, this message would have been a waste in your hands! The competition is tomorrow afternoon.
Even if I had the time, it would only be half a day. I don't have time to go and check the situation.
Since you've verified it, that's good enough."
After speaking, Duan Qinglang snatched the chopsticks from Su Chen's hand.
"Don't eat yet, the value of the information depends on its timeliness.
If we want to sell this at a high price, we need to act now."
Taking Su Chen with him, Duan Qinglang immediately began selling the information.
This time, he was smarter and didn't directly approach those who needed the information.
Instead, he went to find other message brokers to make a distribution deal.
With such a short time left, the competition was scheduled for the next afternoon.
No matter how hard they tried, they couldn't sell the information for a high price.
It was better to sell it directly to the message brokers and let them handle the sale.
About half an hour later, four people arrived at the back of Nanyuan Lane.
Su Chen wasn't sure what secret code they used, but it seemed to be jargon in their line of work.
When he heard the related content, he understood that they were discussing a distribution deal.
Su Chen and Duan Qinglang wore hoods, and the others also had their faces covered.
Apparently, they were all concealing their identities.
"I've invited you here tonight to distribute an important piece of information.
It's about Su Chen's competition with Wulan Mountain Villa, and it has been verified as true.
On our side, to uphold the reputation of the Duan family, please help us distribute this information.
The message is valid until tomorrow noon, after which its value will drop rapidly.
The price for the Class A message follows the usual rules.
If you're willing, please stay."
As Duan Qinglang spoke, he also presented a token.
The others glanced at the token and seemed to acknowledge Duan Qinglang's identity.
Su Chen's earlier guess was spot on.
Duan Qinglang indeed had some background and connections.
His elders were quite capable in the field of information trading.
Seeing that they didn't leave, Duan Qinglang began to reveal the information.
He also handed the letter to them to pass around.
Upon hearing Duan Qinglang's description, the eyes of the four people lit up.
They could also sense the immense value of this information!
"We'll pay you tomorrow at this time. We have to get going now."
One of them didn't even wait to hear Duan Qinglang finish speaking and left immediately after reading the letter.
The others also quickly departed after reading the letter.
Everyone was incredibly perceptive.
They clearly sensed the value within.
Each word of this message was as valuable as gold.
"These people likely have a team backing them up."
If nothing unexpected happens, they should be rushing to other nearby cities throughout the night.
Selling this message only in Tian Gang City would definitely not be worth it."
Duan Qinglang gazed at their backs, feeling a hint of envy.
In truth, he also desired to have his own team.
With a swift ride, they could deliver the message to the cities near Tian Gang City before dawn.
There, they would undoubtedly be able to sell it for a hefty profit.
If Duan Qinglang had such a team, he would definitely sell the message himself.
That would earn him much more than distributing it.
"Study hard and pay close attention.
In our line of work, there are many secrets. You've been lucky this time, and it's a good start.
In terms of ability, you're only average, and there's still a lot to learn.
I can tell that you lack talent in many areas.
Your innate talent and comprehension are quite ordinary.
But in our line of work, sometimes it's all about luck.
If you seize the opportunity and combine it with some strength, you'll reap great rewards.
Think carefully tonight, and I'll give you your reward tomorrow evening.
Also, come with me to the dueling grounds tomorrow.
We might not get any valuable information, but we'll at least get a decent meal."
Su Chen nodded, choosing not to argue with him.
That night, Su Chen responded to Wu Lan Manor's message, and the news spread like wildfire in Tian Gang City.
In nearby cities, some received the message and rushed over immediately.
The closer it got to noon, the cheaper the message became.
As more people learned about it, the message spread even further.
Eventually, it became worthless.
However, the higher-ups in various cities had already purchased the message early on.
The message peddlers must have made a fortune.
Su Chen and Duan Qinglang set off at Late Morning, heading southeast into the wilderness.
For Martial Artists, it would take about one hour to reach the destination if they hurried.
If they took their time, it would be a two-hour journey.
On their way to the dueling grounds, Su Chen saw many people heading in the same direction.
It was clear that the message sold the night before had already spread.
Most Martial Artists had already learned about it.
Along the way, they even encountered some ordinary civilians.
These civilians were eager to witness the excitement, willing to travel a long distance.
On the journey, there were also many people from Tian Gang City and Wu Lan Manor.
After receiving the message, they were all heading in the same direction.
Su Chen had anticipated these circumstances.
There would undoubtedly be many people eager to witness the spectacle.
However, a sudden piece of news during the journey caught Su Chen by surprise.
In the morning, a new message emerged in Tian Gang City.
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This time, information about Wu Lan Manor's younger disciples participating in the duel was leaked.
The details included even the more outstanding disciples, such as Jun Han, the Second Elder, Third Elder, and Fourth Elder of the younger generation in Wu Lan Manor.
The information of all disciples ranked in the top positions was exposed.
The leaked content was clearly intended to help Su Chen.
When both sides engage in a duel, intelligence becomes crucial if their cultivation realms are at the Fifth Stage.
In Martial Arts duels, strength on paper doesn't always determine the outcome.
Many Martial Artists with higher cultivation realms have lost to weaker opponents.
This situation was undoubtedly a significant advantage for Su Chen.
During the journey, Su Chen also tried to trace the source of the message.
However, most people replied that they had heard it from others.
Su Chen considered a few possibilities.
Perhaps Shang Xuan Zhenren and the four, including Elder Wang Shanlin, had obtained the information through other Great Zhou forces.
But this didn't seem quite right.
The younger generation of Wu Lan Manor should have kept their information confidential.
At most, people would have seen them demonstrate their skills, but it was unlikely that anyone would have such detailed knowledge.
The leaked message provided a very detailed account of the younger generation in Wu Lan Manor.
Could Shang Xuan Zhenren and Elder Wang Shanlin have the ability to obtain such information? Su Chen doubted its authenticity and began to suspect the veracity of the message.
He wasn't wrong; the message could indeed be false.
It might be a smokescreen released by Wu Lan Manor to obscure their true intentions.
In reality, the mastermind was currently accompanying Sun Xuerong and most of the others, heading into the wilderness.
The instigator of this whole affair was none other than Jun Han.
The previous night, when he learned that Su Chen was going to accept the challenge, Jun Han was both delighted and worried. His complex emotions kept him restless for over two hours.
Jun Han was relieved that Su Chen didn't back down. If Su Chen had refused the challenge, his fellow disciples would have become even more arrogant.
Jun Han, as the senior disciple, had been injured by Su Chen, and it felt like a mark of shame.
During the days that followed, whenever Su Chen was mentioned, Jun Han would be ridiculed along with him.
Jun Han was naturally pleased that Su Chen had accepted the challenge. He hoped that Su Chen would demonstrate his strength and teach those disciples a lesson. He even wished for them to be severely injured or disabled.
His thoughts were beautiful, but Jun Han worried if they would come true. His worry gradually turned into anxiety, keeping him from falling asleep.
Fed up, he decided he had to do something. So, on this night, he wrote a message.
Before their departure, he secretly sent it out.
In Jun Han's opinion, this was the most he could do for Su Chen.
From then on, he could only pray for Su Chen's victory.
On the way there, the disciples of Wulan Manor were also discussing this matter. After Su Chen accepted the challenge, their information was exposed, and various conspiracy theories flooded the group.
As the leader of this team, Sun Xuerong should have stepped in to suppress these theories. Regardless of whether the conspiracies were true, they shouldn't have been allowed to spread within the team at this time.
But although Sun Xuerong held the position of Elder, she lacked the authority that came with it.
She had already explicitly reminded them several times, but the disciples of Wulan Manor didn't give her any face.
Their discussions showed no signs of stopping, and they even became more spirited.
"Senior Brother Jun, you didn't leak our information, did you?" Second Senior Brother Che Yan Chang asked casually, with a hint of a smile as if joking.
People often use a playful tone to express their true thoughts.
Upon hearing this, the surroundings grew slightly quieter. Everyone wasn't foolish; they could sense the underlying meaning in his words.
To put it bluntly, Che Yan Chang was questioning Jun Han.
Hearing this, Jun Han looked at Che Yan Chang and then explained seriously, "I have a deep grudge with that person, and I'm still waiting for you all to help me get my revenge. Doing something like this would be foolish."
Che Yan Chang's expression remained playful, but he didn't plan to stop there.
"Who knows? Senior Brother Jun was injured by that thief, and we, the junior disciples, took away some of his limelight. It's the perfect opportunity to let us suffer a little. Don't you all think I'm making sense?" Che Yan Chang's playful tone was unmistakable, as if he were truly joking.
But in fact, this was a direct question, or rather, an interrogation.
The other disciples didn't echo Che Yan Chang's words, but their attitude indicated they were on his side.
Sun Xuerong, witnessing this, didn't know how to intervene. After Jun Han's injury, Che Yan Chang had become the leader of the younger generation.
Now, everyone was waiting for Jun Han's response, curious about his explanation.
The atmosphere grew tense, and Jun Han's face changed slightly. He hadn't expected Che Yan Chang to openly confront him like this in front of everyone.
The other disciples were all staring at him. After a while, Jun Han seemed to realize something and reacted.
"As your senior brother, I've never had such thoughts. But Junior Brother Che, you seem quite familiar with this situation. Is it something you often think about in your heart? Now I have a guess: is it because I often took away your limelight? To get back at me, did you reveal my whereabouts to Su Chen?"
When faced with doubts, the most effective method is to turn the tables and question in return.
Che Yan Chang's expression turned sour for a moment upon being rebuked like this. But he quickly regained his smile, continuing to use a playful attitude to ease the tension.
(End of Chapter)
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