If he truly killed the old man with white hair here, and his mother was implicated, it would be troublesome.
"Hmph! I'll spare your dog life!"
With a cold glance at the other party, he put away the silver needles and turned to walk into the city.
"Brother Chen, you..."
Chu Feng sat on the bed in a daze, with an expression of disbelief.
He couldn't understand why the family head uncle would give the Profound Tier martial skill to Brother Chen.
Could it be... he knew Brother Chen's potential?!
Thinking of this, a hint of joy and relief welled up in his heart!
If that were the case, then Brother Chen's future would be limitless, and he might even have a chance to surpass his elder brother.
"Alas."
He sighed and said bitterly in his heart, "Brother Chen, don't even think about it. You'll never be able to beat Big Brother."
"Nonsense!"
He suddenly looked up, glanced at the closed door, and then lowered his voice, "Did you forget what our father said?
"Brother Chen, let me tell you, our father said that when you have successfully cultivated, you will definitely take me to the capital!"
"What are we going to the capital for?" Chu Chen asked.
"Heh heh, Brother Chen, I won't hide it from you. Actually, our father's real name is Qin Yunxiao.
He was a founding hero of the Great Xia Kingdom, guarding the border for more than twenty years, achieving great military merits, and was eventually enfeoffed by the Emperor!
"Our father said that as long as you cultivate diligently, with our mother's help.
In the future, you might be able to go to the royal city of Beiling and see those true dragons and sons of heaven!
"Those are all imperial nobles, high above! As long as we go, we can see them!"
"You... are you telling the truth?"
"Yes! Absolutely true!"
"Alright! Since you say so, I will definitely cultivate diligently!"
Speaking of this, his eyes flashed with a determined glow, and he clenched his fists with gritted teeth.
It was as if he remembered some painful past event.
This was a stain on his life!
"Brother Chen, you should rest and recover from your injuries first. I'll go out and buy some ingredients. Dinner will be ready soon!"
...
Late at night.
Near Shili Slope outside Luoyang City.
Chu Chen sat cross-legged on the ground, circulating the Xuanming Jue, absorbing the spiritual energy from his surroundings, and transforming it into pure vital energy that entered his body.
Rumble~!
The spiritual energy of heaven and earth surged, like a tidal torrent, and poured into his Dantian.
The ocean of vital energy in his Dantian continuously grew and expanded, from the size of a palm to the size of a簸箕.
A majestic power surged into his limbs and bones, making his body more solid.
His bones made crackling sounds, and every inch of his skin seemed to contain astonishing power.
"Warrior Triple Stage, Body Tempering Third Stage Peak."
He opened his eyes and looked at the dark night sky in the distance, with wisps of sharp brilliance emanating from them.
"Body Tempering Fourth Stage, Warrior Fifth Stage."
After muttering to himself for a moment, he suddenly remembered the words of the old man with white hair before his death.
A cold glint immediately appeared in his eyes.
"My mother... is being bullied in the family?
"This debt will eventually be repaid!"
A moment later, Chu Chen restrained his aura, got up, and returned to the small courtyard where he lived.
Inside the house.
The candlelight was dim.
The young girl lying on the kang had not yet woken up. Her face was exquisitely beautiful.
Flawless, her skin was as delicate as a baby's, crystal clear, as if carved from jade.
"Mother..."
The girl moaned, muttering in a daze. As if sensing the presence of a stranger, she slowly opened her eyes.
"You're awake."
A faint voice came, and the girl was stunned. She looked intently.
This was a man in a blue shirt, exceptionally handsome.
But what she found strange was that she had never seen this man in a blue shirt before.
Not only that, but at this moment, Chu Chen's eyes carried a trace of inexplicable sadness, as if he was thinking about something.
"Where is this place?" The girl blinked her beautiful, watery eyes.
"This is my hometown."
Chu Chen smiled and reached out to stroke her fair, soft long hair.
"Hometown?"
The girl was confused and shook her head, "You're lying to me. I heard from the elders in the village.
Our home is in the capital, how did we end up in this remote and desolate mountain corner?"
"That's because we encountered a disaster, and the entire village was burned down. Except for my father and me, everyone else died."
The man said.
"Oh."
The girl nodded in a daze, "The village in my memory also seemed to be like this."
"Your father, he..."
"Father was attacked by a beast and died a terrible death."
As she spoke, a hint of sadness appeared on the girl's pretty face. "I remember very clearly, before my father died.
He instructed me to avenge him, so from today onwards, you are my only relative."
"Yes, from today onwards, we are family."
"Thank you for saving me. My name is Luo Xuexi. What's your name?" the girl asked with a sweet smile.
"Xuexi, my name is Chu Chen."
"Chu Chen?"
"Yes."
Luo Xuexi chuckled a few times, then playfully said, "Chu Chen, when you go to the county city for the competition this time.
Don't lose, okay?
If you lose to that Lin Haoxuan, he will definitely mock you."
"He won't."
"Huh? Chu Chen, aren't you a Martial Master? Why do you look so weak?"
"Uh... this is embarrassing to say, but I haven't had a good night's sleep in almost half a month."
Hearing this, Luo Xuexi's eyes darted around, and she said with a half-smile.
"Chu Chen, I heard that you, a Martial Master waste.
You offended a powerful disciple in the sect and were punished to be a miner and dig for ore?"
"Yes, that's true."
"Then you must have had a good time in the mine during this period?" Luo Xuexi covered her mouth and giggled.
"Not very good."
Chu Chen scratched his head honestly.
"That's because you're too stupid. You've dug for a lifetime and haven't earned much money, so you were kicked out, right?"
"Uh..."
"Hehehe, it seems I guessed correctly. You must have been tricked badly, otherwise you wouldn't have ended up like this."
"Heh heh."
Hearing this, Chu Chen just shook his head.
Luo Xuexi didn't notice his unusual demeanor.
She teased him a few more times, then suddenly became serious.
"By the way, I heard today that the competition in the county city is about to begin."
"Oh, is that so?"
"Yes, this morning, Great Uncle took Lin Haoxuan, Han Feiyang, and others away from the Luo Mansion.
It is said that they are going to seek help from strong individuals in the county city, hoping to invite experts at the Martial Ancestor level.
To help resolve this trouble."
Luo Xuexi frowned and said.
"Heh heh."
After listening, a playful smile appeared on his lips, "Martial Ancestor? They are quite capable.
They can even invite a Martial Ancestor. This trip to the county city is likely to cause big trouble."
"Huh?" Luo Xuexi tilted her head and looked at him suspiciously, "Aren't you afraid?
There are many Martial Ancestor level experts in the county city. Once they make a move.
This manor of ours will be instantly turned to ashes. Aren't you worried at all?"
"Hahaha."
Hearing this, Chu Chen chuckled and waved his hand.
"Don't worry, no matter how strong the county city is, it's not as strong as the imperial palace of the court. Moreover, if they dare to kill me, my father will not agree."