Martial Cultivator Chapter 412.2: Clearwater Mountain - Part 2

Chen Chao was deep in thought, understanding that there were some secrets. This shopkeeper would not easily reveal them to a stranger whom he had never met before.

Chen Chao smiled, "Sir, you seem like a scholar?"

The shopkeeper raised his eyes and said self-deprecatingly, "What scholar? I'm just a down-and-out book-boy."

Chen Chao asked, "Have you studied at the academy, sir? I just left the Divine Capital. Before I left, I saw that academy."

Upon hearing the word "academy," the shopkeeper became somewhat interested, but quickly shook his head, saying, "I've never been to the Divine Capital, nor have I seen the academy."

Chen Chao smiled again and said, "I heard that the White Deer's Xie Clan has produced an extraordinary young lady who has now been taken in as the final disciple that Dean in the Divine Capital."

The shopkeeper nodded and said, "The White Deer's Xie Clan has always been the foremost scholarly family in White Deer Prefecture. It's not surprising to produce such a remarkable successor. However, to be taken in as the final disciple by the Dean all of a sudden and to win first place at the Myriad Willow Convention, that's rare. Having such a young lady from White Deer Prefecture adds to its glory."

Chen Chao said, "I once caught a glimpse of this talented young lady from the Xie Family."

The shopkeeper quickly asked, "What was she like?"

"Absolutely stunning."

The shopkeeper laughed heartily and said, "It's only natural for a young man of your age to admire that young lady."

Chen Chao nodded in agreement and said, "I came to White Deer Prefecture this time to take a look at the Xie Family's residence from away and see what kind of place could produce such a remarkable girl."

The shopkeeper smiled but did not say much.

Seeing that he had become somewhat acquainted with the shopkeeper, Chen Chao then asked, "May I ask if you've seen a person entering the city today with a mother and daughter?"

The reason for choosing this bookshop was naturally because Chen Chao valued its location. It was

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