Lin Yuxi's breathing visibly hitched for a moment as Chu Chen stood close.
Her eyes widened, as if she had gone foolish.
"This is..."
"This is a Purple Veined Ginseng, a seventh-tier spirit medicine. If you consume it, you'll be completely healed!"
Chu Chen's face was filled with anticipation.
"Who... are you?" Lin Yuxi murmured.
She had never met him before, yet the aura emanating from him felt inexplicably familiar.
Chu Chen was slightly taken aback. "I'm Chu Chen."
Lin Yuxi frowned. "No, you're not."
"Hmm?"
Chu Chen froze.
Was this girl... out of her mind?
"Never mind."
Chu Chen shook his head, too lazy to explain.
He reached out, grabbed Lin Yuxi's delicate hand, and fed the seventh-tier spirit medicine into her mouth!
"Mmm... What are you doing?" Lin Yuxi glared with her large, watery eyes, innocent as a fawn.
Chu Chen paused for a moment, then suddenly lowered his head and kissed the corner of her lips.
Lin Yuxi's delicate body trembled, her entire face flushing crimson like a cooked shrimp, a mixture of shock and anger!
"Scoundrel! I'll kill you!!"
"Kill me? You're not worthy!" Chu Chen sneered and kicked Lin Yuxi over!
Immediately, Chu Chen snapped Chu Haoyu's neck and then slapped the Chu family's head steward to death.
He then crushed Chu Haochen and devoured their essence and blood to replenish himself!
"What... is this thing?"
Chu Chen looked at his own body, his surprise growing!
His physical body was robust, comparable to a sixth-grade treasure body! Even superior!
But!
Within his blood, there seemed to be a hidden power.
It caused his blood to exhibit a pale blue hue, as clear and translucent as glazed glass!
A scarlet killing intent lurked in Chu Chen's eyes!
The blood of these Chu family members contained the special bloodline power of the Chu clan!
This power was profound.
It was as if it was innate, integrated into everyone's flesh, bone, and blood!
And now!
Chu Chen had obtained this bloodline power by refining the bloodlines of Chu Haoyue, Chu Haochen, and others!
The Chu family was once a great sect!
But centuries ago, they suffered a sudden calamity and were wiped out overnight.
Only the brothers Chu Haoyue and Chu Haochen remained!
These two brothers struggled to hold on and founded the Chu clan.
However, as time passed, the Chu family's strength waned, and after several struggles, they gradually declined to this state.
Now, the entire Chu clan was severely lacking in cultivation resources.
All the martial masters could only cultivate by relying on pills and techniques!
All the clan members were pursuing the ultimate martial path.
However.
Chu Chen clearly remembered the scene of his parents' death!
The seeds of hatred had taken root and sprouted in his young soul, growing vigorously.
Now.
This power of hatred had germinated in his heart, growing and flourishing into a towering tree!
Chu Chen was unwilling to accept this!
"Since you all want to kill me, I'll make you all accompany me to hell!"
A cold glint surged in Chu Chen's eyes!
"Hum—"
The void trembled.
A terrifying aura swept through the surroundings.
*Puchi—*
*Puchi—*
...
The Chu family members cried out in agony, flying backward one by one, crashing to the ground, spitting blood incessantly, on the verge of death.
"What... what is this?!"
Chu Haoyue's body turned cold.
He struggled to get up, his eyes filled with utter horror!
Chu Chen's aura completely transcended the mortal realm, as majestic as a mountain!
"How is this possible!"
Chu Haoyu's face was also filled with terror, his legs trembling uncontrollably.
"Boom!"
Chu Chen threw a punch!
Instantly, the void shattered, forming a chaotic expanse!
"Bang!"
Chu Haoyu had no strength left to even grunt before being struck by this punch, his body exploding into pieces!
"Hiss..."
Numerous clan members gasped, their faces a mixture of fear and shock.
Chu Chen raised his hand, grabbed Chu Haoyue, and clutched his throat!
"You... what kind of monster are you!!"
Chu Haoyue's face was ashen, his body trembling.
"What... what do you want?" he cried in terror.
"Guess?"
Chu Chen bared his teeth, revealing his stark white fangs!
Chu Haoyue trembled all over, terrified. He had never seen such a terrifying youth!
This was no mere youth, but a demon!
"No... Help!" Chu Haoyue screamed.
*Clatter—*
A token was thrown to the ground, it was the token of the Chu family's direct bloodline!
Chu Chen picked up the token and glanced at it, a mocking smile on his lips.
"Heh, as expected, you're not a child of the Chu family. This token should belong to me now."
Chu Haoyue trembled all over, knowing he was doomed.
He wailed mournfully and cursed venomously, "You'll go to hell!!!" *Slap!*
As soon as the words left his mouth, Chu Chen backhanded him.
"Noisy."
His voice was calm, yet filled with endless coldness!
Chu Haoyue clutched his cheek, terrified and helpless.
He felt as if he had fallen into hell.
At that moment.
Scenes from his childhood flashed through his mind.
It was a winter, and the Chu family patriarch had taken his three sisters out for a journey.
Passing through a valley, they encountered a fierce beast attack!
His father fought desperately, ultimately sustaining severe injuries and lying on the verge of death...
Following that, he, his sister, and his younger sister were torn to shreds by the fierce beast!
"No!!" Chu Haoyue suddenly sat up, his eyes bloodshot!
Veins bulged on his forehead!
His clothes were soaked with sweat, and he looked as if he had just been pulled out of water.
"Chu Haoyue... you're awake?"
Just then, a gentle and melodious voice sounded.
Chu Haoyue suddenly turned his head.
He saw a woman in a white dress, carrying an ancient sword on her back, standing by the bedside.
"Yun Yao..." Chu Haoyue's eyes flickered with complex emotions.
Although they had been betrothed since childhood, he had always secretly loved his sister, Chu Yun Yao.
Because his heart had been bitten by a demonic beast when he was only three years old!
Moreover, that demonic beast had devoured his heart and taken over his body.
This matter was known only to his parents, and no one else!
"Brother Haoyue... I..." Chu Yun Yao's face was pale, and tears welled up in her eyes.
She knew that Chu Haoyue would definitely ask about her injuries after waking up!
She dared not speak, fearing it would arouse Chu Haoyue's suspicion.
"Yun Yao... I'm sorry..." Chu Haoyue sighed.
He gently stroked Chu Yun Yao's hair, his gaze filled with affection and guilt.
Chu Yun Yao shook her head, tears falling.
"It's fate, it's not your fault, Brother Haoyue. It's our parents' fault."
"Yun Yao, let's go."
"Huh?" Chu Yun Yao was surprised. "Go where?"
Chu Haoyue sighed. "Let's leave Nanyang County City. If we stay in the Chu family any longer.
We'll be driven out sooner or later, and then we'll truly become orphans."
Chu Yun Yao was silent for a moment, then nodded in agreement.
The two packed their belongings and secretly ran away.
Chu Chen opened his eyes, his brow furrowed. He could sense that Chu Haoyue and Chu Yun Yao had fled!
But he wasn't worried. In this life, he possessed the means to defy fate!
"No matter where they run, they won't escape!"