Traveling to Ancient Times: My Space Contains Weapons

Chapter 109 Zhou Shixun Reveals His Identity

"Um, that stuff is called cement. It's unique and produced in limited quantities. We don't have any on hand to sell to you right now."

Chu Chen's words effectively shut down Zhou Heng's chance to ask any further questions.

"Uncle Wei, are you cold? Do you want me to get you a coat?"

Chu Chen quickly changed the subject; if Zhou Heng asked him about it, it wouldn't be something that could be resolved in a few words.

"It's no trouble at all, young master."

Eunuch Wei didn't say much, but smiled at Chu Chen.

A table full of dishes was served immediately.

During the meal, Chu Chen took out two cases of beer from the cabinet.

"Uncle Zhou, Uncle Wei, come and try this new brew. I guarantee you won't want to go home after you drink it."

Icy beer paired with Li Qinglian's culinary skills, which rival those of top chefs at New Western restaurants.

Zhou Shixun thoroughly enjoyed the meal.

After downing two cases of beer, Zhou Shixun let out a long burp.

"Chuwazi, I won't go back tonight. I'll stay here. Is there enough room for me?"

"That's enough, that's enough, how could it not be enough?"

After Chu Chen finished speaking, he instructed Luo Yi to prepare the guest rooms on the third and first floors for him.

Zhou Shixun lived on the third floor, and Zhou Heng lived on the first floor.

Eunuch Wei insisted on sharing a room with Zhou Shixun.

Chu Chen could easily see it; he thought to himself that he had a ninth-rank superior beside him, and a ninth-rank drunkard lived next door.

There are absolutely no safety issues. If anyone is so foolish as to try and get themselves killed, wouldn't they?

As night fell, Chu Chen set up a barbecue grill on the rooftop.

He took out a lot of frozen meat skewers and various seasonings from the space.

A barbecue feast has begun.

After teaching Li Qinglian, Chu Chen had some free time.

At this moment, Zhou Shixun and Chen Qingxuan were sitting in rocking chairs chatting.

Chu Chen somehow produced another rocking chair, placed it next to Zhou Shixun, and plopped down on it.

"Uncle Zhou, you should spend less time chatting with those drunkards, or they'll corrupt you."

Chu Chen looked at Chen Qingxuan with a smile and said.

Zhou Shixun turned to look at Chu Chen and shouted with a serious expression.

"We must not be disrespectful to the Taoist priest. He is a highly accomplished Taoist master, far beyond the reach of ordinary mortals like us."

Faced with such high praise, Chen Qingxuan blushed and quickly said, "You flatter me."

"An enlightened master, hahaha."

"Get lost, you idiot." After saying that, Chen Qingxuan got up and headed towards the aroma of the barbecue stall.

Chu Chen laughed heartily, completely ignoring Chen Qingxuan's murderous glare.

Seeing that Chu Chen was so familiar with a ninth-rank expert, Zhou Shixun was displeased on the surface, but he was actually very happy inside.

To be able to become like brothers with a ninth-rank master is something that not everyone can do.

Considering all the inexplicable things about Mashan Village, Zhou Shixun seemed to be struggling with that decision.

"Chu boy, have you never doubted me?" After a long while, Zhou Shixun said to Chu Chen.

Hearing Zhou Shixun say this, Chu Chen narrowed his eyes.

It seems this old fellow can't wait any longer.

"Why would I suspect you? You're my uncle, and Zhou Heng is my older brother."

"Even if you are the emperor, so what? You're still my uncle."

Chu Chen laughed and said to Zhou Shixun.

"What if I am a heinous criminal? Aren't you afraid I'll take everything away from you?"

Zhou Shixun probed again.

"Haha, Uncle Zhou, you're joking. How do you think I could let a ninth-rank expert stay in this Mashan Village? And to tell you the truth, his senior sister is still living in my house in Qingyun City."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Shixun was momentarily shocked.

Not only Zhou Shixun, but even Wei Gonggong behind Zhou Shixun was deeply shocked.

Who is Senior Sister Chen Qingxuan? She is their master's most beloved disciple, a ninth-rank expert, who is on par with them.

It seems this kid is really capable.

To ease the awkwardness, Zhou Shixun said, "I see so many strange and unusual things you have, why don't you think about letting your uncle enjoy them?"

They're waiting for me here, testing me first, and now they're going to get serious.

"Haha, Uncle Zhou, what are you saying? You're enjoying yourself right now."

"You little rascal, you really know how to take a loss."

Zhou Shixun gave Chu Chen a meaningful look before continuing.

"You should have guessed your uncle's identity by now, so name your price for this item that can keep you cool in the summer."

"Uncle Zhou, you're being too polite. I know your status, but I'll still call you Uncle Zhou."

"We're family, talking about money will hurt our feelings, but my nephew is really in need of these jade stones..."

Chu Chen climbed up Zhou Shixun's pole.

Sigh, I won't say I want it outright, but for the sake of our relationship, you can't possibly refuse to give me a penny, can you?

Even if you don't contribute a single penny, fine, we'll trade normally from now on.

Upon hearing Chu Chen's request, Zhou Shixun immediately burst into laughter.

Raw jade stone, that thing hasn't been carved, it's not worth much.

So he turned to Eunuch Wei and said, "Old Wei, don't you have a jade mine at home? Why don't we give it to this kid?"

"Your Excellency, I think it's a good idea."

After hearing Zhou Shixun's words, Chu Chen also became excited. A jade mine! How much jade must that contain?

Looks like they've made a killing this time.

So he stood up and bowed to the two men, saying, "Uncle Zhou, Uncle Wei, this is too much for me. Don't worry, I will go home with you tomorrow and get a set for your family."

After saying that, he invited the two of them to the rooftop.

The aroma of barbecue filled the entire rooftop; these people had never tasted such delicious food before.

There's nothing wrong with grilling it; the key is in the seasonings.

It was a direct hit to their taste buds.

Before long, everyone let go.

The combination of barbecue and ice-cold beer completely won over everyone.

As expected, the group got drunk again, with Zhou Shixun putting his arm around Chu Chen's shoulder and calling him "nephew" repeatedly.

The only one who was truly clear-headed was probably Eunuch Wei, for the sake of the emperor's safety.

Chu Chen forced him to drink a bottle of beer and eat a few skewers of barbecue.

Watching Chen Qingxuan sing and dance, Eunuch Wei felt a deep sense of malice.

Why are there such big differences in the lives of two ninth-rank masters?

He couldn't help but reach out and grab at the empty space: Alas, how I long to roam the world with a sword.

Accept your fate. You've done very well already. In this small group, you've reached the top.

Eunuch Wei kept reassuring himself, forcing his eyes away from the ice-cold beer.

Fueled by alcohol, Zhou Shixun gazed at the brightly lit Mashan Village.

He couldn't help but sigh from the rooftop, "When will every village in my Great Xia be like this?"

Seeing Zhou Shixun's sigh, Zhou Heng quickly distanced himself from him.

If nothing unexpected happens, I'll be scolding myself next, so I'd better slip away quickly.

Such a lively atmosphere, it would be such a downer to get scolded.