My dreams can simulate the future.

Chapter 20 Explanation

Jiang Chen wanted to mention the one-eyed knife-wielding man; that guy was definitely connected to the forces behind the Wild Bull. At the very least, he had received benefits from them and done their bidding.

Given his current status, he's not afraid of a mere ghostwriter. However, that ghostwriter is at the late Qi Refining stage, and he has no hope of killing him head-on within the next ten years.

The garrison commander came specifically to investigate this matter, and if they expose it, they'll definitely make that swordsmith pay dearly.

However, he noticed that the scarred guard was there, and the one-eyed knife-wielding man was his subordinate.

If his subordinates cause problems, he will definitely be held responsible.

If we expose this now, we'll offend people.

Seeing his hesitation, Li Cheng had a guess in his mind. Jiang Chen seemed hesitant to speak, but it was probably related to this colleague.

He looked at the scarred guard beside him: "Brother Gao Ling, you should know what Commander Meng meant by sending me here this time."

If something happens in the Southwest Ward, you, the patrol squad leader in charge of the Southwest Ward, will definitely not be able to escape responsibility.

"If I don't produce something real, I'll definitely get scolded when I get back. But you're in a difficult position, Brother Gao; you're definitely going to lose your patrolman status."

Upon hearing this, Gao Ling broke out in a cold sweat.

He knew in his heart that there was something wrong with the people working for him, but they were his trusted confidants whom he had personally trained.

If you betray your trusted confidants at the slightest problem, who will want to follow you in the future?

I never expected that the little cultivator who was bullied back then would now have transformed himself, and his status is no less than mine, and his potential is much higher.

In addition, there was a big commotion at the Jiang family's courtyard, and the higher authorities ordered a thorough investigation.

If the person handling the case has a problem and has offended the talisman masters under the jurisdiction of the Garrison Command, it cannot be covered up.

Several guilty individuals must be brought down to give Jiang Chen and Li Cheng an explanation.

Only by not pursuing the matter could the two give an explanation to their superiors and retain their positions as patrolmen.

He sighed, then stood up and bowed to Jiang Chen: "My men are dishonest and have offended Young Master Jiang. It's my fault for not disciplining them properly. I apologize to you here."

"When we were recruiting rogue cultivators on a large scale before, my subordinate Bai Bin wanted to capture Little Jiang, the talisman master, and take him to Changyuan Mountain because he had accepted twenty spirit stones from him."

One of the two people who bribed him was the one who assassinated you.

"Young Master Jiang, please tell me how you wish to deal with him. I just want to clean house myself, so please give me that opportunity."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chen was in a great mood.

Ever since I was tricked by that one-eyed knife-wielding man during a dream simulation of the future, I've been feeling uneasy.

Now that I know that guy is going to be in trouble, I feel much better.

"That man was, after all, your subordinate, Senior Guard Gao. I have no right to comment on your decision to clean up your own ranks."

Seeing that Jiang Chen was unwilling to speak, Gao Ling became a little anxious.

"Just say the word, and you can do whatever you want with him, even skin him alive."

Jiang Chen sighed, "How could it have come to this? That hired gun was just doing a job for money; who knew the person who bribed him would be so vicious?"

The Garrison Command is in dire need of manpower right now, and it would be a waste to kill such a talented person. It would be better to send him to Changyuan Mountain so he can continue to serve the Golden Cauldron Sect.

Upon hearing this, Gao Ling's lips twitched, and he thought to himself, "Old Master Jiang is so kind and generous, yet his grandson is so vicious."

Given Shirahama's crimes, at most he'd be punished, not killed. But if he were sent to Changyuan Mountain as a criminal, his chances of survival would be slim.

"This idiot offended someone first; I can't protect him even if I wanted to. I have no choice but to sacrifice him to save myself."

Thinking of this, he cupped his hands and said, "Little Jiang is right. Let's send him to Changyuan Mountain."

Jiang Chen immediately returned the greeting with a cupped hand: "Thank you, Guard Gao, for standing up for me. If you ever need my help in the future, please don't hesitate to ask."

Gao Ling also breathed a sigh of relief. As long as Jiang Chen let go and Li Cheng kept quiet, this matter could be covered up.

He looked at Li Cheng, hoping he would help him out.

Li Cheng smiled slightly: "If Brother Jiang is satisfied, I have no objections either. Ghostwriters get paid less and do more, so earning some extra money isn't a big deal."

Since Bai Bin has taken the initiative to go to Changyuan Mountain to share the sect's burdens, let's let this matter rest.

"When Brother Xiao Jiang was assassinated, the guards and the knife-wielder in the southwest ward did not make any move, which angered the higher-ups."

"As long as this matter can be resolved, everything will be fine."

Gao Ling then had the idea of ​​making use of the waste: "Shirahama was also patrolling the Southwest Ward that night; he can't escape blame for this!"

Li Cheng nodded: "In that case, I will report Bai Bin's name."

"Brother Gao, you are, after all, the patrol officer in charge of the Southwest Ward. It won't be easy for you to escape unscathed. Bai Bin was able to take the blame for all this; if you try to pull some strings, you should be able to keep your patrol officer status."

Listening to the conversation between the two guards, Jiang Chen roughly understood the identities of Li Cheng and Gao Ling.

Gao Ling probably doesn't have any background, and he's not a disciple of the Golden Cauldron Sect.

Li Cheng wasn't a disciple of the Golden Cauldron Sect, otherwise he wouldn't have needed to curry favor with me. However, he must have connections within the Garrison Command and hold a high position.

The investigation into his assassination attempt was led by Li Cheng, with Gao Ling being one of the subjects of the investigation.

Hearing Li Cheng's words, Gao Ling breathed a long sigh of relief. He should be able to get through this hurdle.

"I must thank Brother Li and Master Jiang for their kindness this time. So, I'll treat you to a drink at Juxianlou today."

The chef at Juxianlou has just come from the sect, and his culinary skills are truly superb.

I've heard that this culinary master intended to use cooking to comprehend the true meaning of the art, and has already begun to understand it. That's why he came to Blackrock Mountain Market, hoping to use the abundant ingredients here to further advance his understanding.

The so-called "True Meaning" is an essential item for Qi Refining cultivators to break through the foundation of the array.

When condensing the foundation of the Dao, one needs to use true intention as the framework, liquid true essence condensed from magical power as the flesh and blood, and qi, blood and divine consciousness as auxiliary elements.

Without true intention, no matter how strong your spirit and energy are, you will not be able to cross the threshold of Foundation Establishment.

To truly grasp the essence, it's not difficult; it simply means mastering a skill to an unparalleled level.

This skill can be a cultivator's spell, or any skill, even mundane ones like needlework, haircutting, or pig slaughtering. If practiced to a high level, one can comprehend its true meaning.

It sounds simple, but it's difficult in practice. The vast majority of Qi Refining cultivators exhaust their entire lives but still fail to succeed.

For example, Zhang Laokou has an exceptional talent for weapon crafting. Without formally apprenticing, he relied solely on a weapon crafting inheritance and through his own exploration, he became the number one weapon crafter below the Foundation Establishment stage. His talent is definitely not lacking.

However, because he failed to grasp the true meaning, he wasted decades and still failed to successfully establish his foundation.

The chef at Juxianlou is so skilled that he can comprehend the true meaning of cooking; he is undoubtedly a person of exceptional talent.

A skilled spiritual chef can create dishes that are beneficial to cultivators, with effects comparable to some ordinary pills, but without the toxicity of pills.

If he could build his foundation with the true essence of the art of culinary arts, the dishes he made would be even more effective, and his status would be no less than that of a skilled alchemist.

Jiang Chen naturally wanted to break through to the Foundation Establishment realm, and naturally, he needed to comprehend the true meaning of the Dao. However, his spiritual aperture was in his upper dantian, and he had good comprehension, giving him an advantage in this area.