She wasn't bad-looking at all, quite pretty in fact. Yet, whether it was the last time or this time, whenever Elder Chen brought up marrying her to Zhang Beixing, Zhang Beixing always seemed so unwilling.

Am I that ugly?

Chen Rourou touched her face, puzzled. She decided that after this matter was over, she would go back and take good care of herself, arranging for all sorts of beauty and skincare treatments.

It wasn't about winning a prize; it was about pride. She wanted to prove to Zhang Beixing.

She, Chen Rourou, is incredibly beautiful! Marrying her would be a real catch!

While Chen Rourou was silently making plans for the future, Zhang Beixing, at Elder Chen's gesture, sat down in the reception room. During this, Elder Chen naturally noticed the military leader who had arrived silently and was now standing at the door, smiling.

Elder Chen was pleasantly surprised and welcomed him into an inner room. "Wait a moment, I'll be right back," he said, before heading to the reception room.

Watching Zhang Beixing follow Elder Chen away, curiosity filled the military leader's face.

The roar of tigers and leopards, the sound of flowing rivers... for one so young, yet still below the Grandmaster realm, this young man is quite interesting!

In the reception room, Elder Chen and Zhang Beixing started chatting.

Their conversation revolved around questions like, "What made you think of the Three-in-One Resonance?" "What challenges did you encounter while practicing the Three-in-One Resonance?" and "What does it feel like to have 'Qi like Thunder' and 'Blood Like Mercury Slurry'?"

Listening to Elder Chen's questions, Zhang Beixing considered that the Northern Sect's Eight Pieces of Brocade he practiced had actually been learned covertly from the elder. It also seemed that not just anyone could cultivate it to his level.

Zhang Beixing didn't hide anything and spoke frankly.

After Zhang Beixing truthfully explained the pros and cons of the Hidden Force version of the Northern Sect's Eight Pieces of Brocade he had developed, Elder Chen couldn't help but gasp, inwardly marveling at how extraordinary Zhang Beixing was.

He actually managed to perfect the Hidden Force version of the Northern Sect's Eight Pieces of Brocade so well!

"Young Zhang, you truly have the makings of a Grandmaster!" Elder Chen exclaimed, looking at Zhang Beixing.

With Zhang Beixing's terrifying talent and comprehension, combined with that ever-enhancing Hidden Force, as long as nothing unexpected happens and he continues on the path of Martial Arts, his future is undoubtedly boundless!

Thinking of such a talented young man standing right before him, Elder Chen's mind began to race.

His gaze swept back and forth between Chen Rourou and Zhang Beixing, deep in thought.

Meanwhile, Zhang Beixing, hearing the title "Grandmaster" once again, grew curious.

He recalled Teacher Liu telling him about the levels below Grandmaster the previous day, but not about Grandmasters or Great Grandmasters.

Zhang Beixing asked, "Chen Taishan, what exactly do Grandmaster and Great Grandmaster represent? How does one achieve these two realms?"

"Grandmaster, Great Grandmaster..." Elder Chen stroked his beard. "Young Zhang, you've certainly asked an interesting question. To be honest, I'm only familiar with the Grandmaster level. As for Great Grandmaster, which is above Grandmaster, I'm not very clear. After all, throughout thousands of years of history, recorded Great Grandmasters are few and far between; one might appear only once every five hundred years. So, my understanding of Great Grandmasters is indeed limited."

Hearing this, Zhang Beixing felt somewhat disappointed. If you only know about Grandmasters, then let's just discuss Grandmasters, he was about to say.

But Elder Chen's tone suddenly shifted. "However, although I don't understand much about Great Grandmasters, I do know where information about them is recorded."

"Please, Chen Taishan, where might that be?" Zhang Beixing asked, perking up.

Elder Chen smiled faintly. "It is as far as the horizon, yet as close as right before your eyes. It's within our Chen Family's manuscript library! Although no one from our Chen Family has become a Great Grandmaster to date, our ancestors were on good terms with many Grandmasters, and even Great Grandmasters."

"Therefore, our Chen Family's manuscript library contains the Cultivation insights of many Martial Arts predecessors. Information about the Great Grandmaster realm should be recorded among them!"

As Elder Chen spoke, especially when he mentioned "Great Grandmaster," a trace of pride couldn't help but show on his face, despite his usual composure.

Clearly, the fact that their Chen Family had once associated with a Great Grandmaster made him very proud.

After all, since the Great Grandmaster realm was first conceived, the number of individuals who have reached this level throughout history is minimal.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say they are as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns.

In the present age, not a single one has appeared.

Yet, his Chen Family had interacted with Great Grandmasters. How could that not make him proud?

Hearing Elder Chen's words, Zhang Beixing looked astonished.

He hadn't expected the Chen Family's ancestors to have such connections.

"Chen Taishan, this may be presumptuous, but... may I be allowed to view it?" Zhang Beixing asked, looking at Elder Chen.

Elder Chen wasn't surprised by this.

He had mentioned it specifically to arouse Zhang Beixing's curiosity.

Now that Zhang Beixing's curiosity was piqued, his objective was achieved.

Elder Chen adopted a conflicted expression. "The manuscript library... well, it's not easy to grant access. After all, it's a vital place for our Chen Family. Even our own descendants aren't permitted to enter lightly."

"But..."

Just as Zhang Beixing listened with an eager expression, Elder Chen suddenly pivoted, uttering the word "but," signaling a potential turn of events.

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