118: Chapter 117: Taking a Younger Brother Under Wing_1 118: Chapter 117: Taking a Younger Brother Under Wing_1 Lu Chuan steadied himself and struggled to control his breathing, then took out two Qi Nourishing Pills and popped them into his mouth.

Although he had the upper hand in the exchange, the combined might of the three elders was not to be underestimated.

The palm strike just now had depleted all the Spiritual Power in his body, leaving him feeling somewhat breathless.

After a brief recovery, Lu Chuan approached the three elders.

The leader of the elders showed a trace of panic on his face and quickly said, “Young man, spare our lives, and we can take you back to our sect.

Our sect has all sorts of treasures, and as long as the Great Elder allows it, whatever you desire can be given to you.

Moreover, with your terrifying talent, you will definitely be appreciated by the Great Elder.

By then, you could even become a high-ranking member of our sect and enjoy the admiration of thousands!”

Lu Chuan sneered, “Although I’m younger than you, you can’t possibly take me for a fool, right?

Following you back to the sect, I’m afraid I’d only have a dead end.”

Back then, Lu Chuan thought these three old men were elder-level figures in a sect, but now, judging from their tone, it seemed they weren’t very high-ranking within their sect.

If even being at the Peak Grade 9 still didn’t earn them a position as elders, then how terrifyingly powerful must their sect be?

That Great Elder they spoke of, his strength must definitely be above the Ninth Grade.

Furthermore, it wasn’t clear if the sect had other figures like the Second Elder or Third Elder, not to mention the Sect Leader.

If he went there, he’d only be trapped like a turtle in a jar.

Even though cultivators had numerous advantages, Lu Chuan never underestimated those who practiced the Martial Path to a very high realm.

The leading elder gave an embarrassed smile, “How could that be?

Our sect has always valued trustworthiness as a fundamental principle…”

“Sorry, but ‘A gentleman does not stand under a wall that is in danger.’ I can’t leave trouble for myself,” Lu Chuan had no intention of wasting words, raising his hand to send out three silver needles, each piercing the foreheads of the three elders.

The leading elder wanted to say something else, but the next second, he was already devoid of any breath.

Su Ming came over and, looking at the three dead elders, couldn’t help saying, “Tsk, tsk, tsk, you actually killed all three of them.

These three were men of the Great Elder, and since the Great Elder always loathed evil, you’ve got big trouble on your hands now!”

“How about this, you give me the remaining Catalysis Essence, and I will keep this secret for you, how does that sound?”

Lu Chuan turned to look at Su Ming, replying indifferently, “Since that’s the case, I have no choice but to kill you to silence you.”

After saying that, he raised his hand, ready to make a move on Su Ming.

Su Ming quickly begged for mercy, “Bro, I was just joking with you, don’t take it seriously, I promise I will never speak of this matter for the rest of my life.”

Lu Chuan rolled his eyes at him and retracted his hand, “Help me deal with these three bodies.”

“Sure thing!” Su Ming immediately set to work.

Soon after, the two of them cleaned up the three bodies and went in the direction where Huang Yao was hiding.

Lu Chuan asked, “What sect are you from that even abducts little girls to use as cauldrons?

It doesn’t seem like a very upright place.”

Su Ming said, “You can’t say that.

Our sect is called the Profound Sect, the number one ancient martial sect of today, famous throughout the world.

It’s just that our Great Elder practices some unorthodox methods which require dual cultivation with another person.

He’s very powerful, so no one in the sect dares to say anything.”

Lu Chuan raised an eyebrow, “The number one ancient martial sect?

That’s quite a reputation, isn’t it?”

A smug look crossed Su Ming’s face, “Of course, otherwise how could a genius like me possibly join them?”

Lu Chuan sneered, “So you disrupted the Great Elder’s plan and that’s why those three were after you?”

With a cough, Su Ming said somewhat awkwardly, “Not entirely.

I sneaked a peek at the sect’s confidential documents, and I discovered a big secret of the Sect Leader, which is why I’m being hunted.”

Lu Chuan couldn’t help but laugh wryly to himself, thinking he had mistakenly thought Su Ming had fled the sect for the sake of justice.

It turned out the whole ruckus was because he peeped at the sect’s secrets, and he had thought too highly of him.

Without further inquiries, he knew the Profound Sect, claiming to be the number one ancient martial sect, must be capable of something.

It would be best not to get too entangled with such forces until he had broken through the Foundation Establishment Realm.

The two men arrived behind the large rock where Huang Yao was hiding.

Seeing them, Huang Yao immediately ran over, looking at Su Ming with excitement, “Brother Su Ming, are you alright?”

With a smile, Su Ming responded, “I’m fine.”

Huang Yao breathed a sigh of relief, then turned to Lu Chuan and bowed deeply, “Brother Lu Chuan, thank you for saving Brother Su Ming.

I, on behalf of Brother Su Ming, want to thank you!”

Lu Chuan smiled and turned to Su Ming, saying, “The young lady is much more polite than you are.”

“Now that the matter is resolved, I should be going, and you should take the young lady home,” he said.

With that, he was about to leave.

“Wait a minute!” Su Ming suddenly spoke up.

Lu Chuan looked at him, “Is there anything else?”

Su Ming bowed deeply towards Lu Chuan and said, “I, Su Ming, am not the ungrateful type.

You saved my life and I must repay this kindness.

Therefore, I’ve decided… to acknowledge you as my big brother!”

After speaking, he kneeled on the ground and kowtowed three times to Lu Chuan.

“Big brother above, please accept this little brother’s bow!”

Lu Chuan looked at Su Ming with a baffled expression, thinking whether this guy had suddenly gone crazy.

Why was he suddenly acknowledging him as his big brother?

“Big brother, if you don’t speak, I’ll consider that you’ve accepted me as your little brother.” Su Ming looked up at Lu Chuan, then stood up from the ground.

He turned to Huang Yao and said, “Sister Yao, from now on, I will be following big brother around, so I can’t go back to the village with you.

The money I gave to you and your grandpa should be enough for a long time.

Go back home, take good care of your grandpa, and find a nice family to marry into when the time comes.”

Tears instantly welled up in Huang Yao’s eyes as she said, “Brother Su Ming, actually… I actually want to marry you!”

Righteously, Su Ming declared, “A great man’s ambition is to make his mark in the world; he shouldn’t be restrained by affections for women.

We are destined to meet but not fated to be together.

You should go back.”

Huang Yao suddenly burst into tears, looking very heartbroken.

Lu Chuan was stunned and completely taken aback by the situation unfolding before him.

Su Ming must be at least twenty-six or twenty-seven years old, while Huang Yao is barely an adult.

These two…

Su Ming turned his head to glance at Lu Chuan and said, “Big brother, stay put here and don’t move.

I’ll take Huang Yao back and then come look for you.”

After speaking, he took Huang Yao and headed towards the direction of the village.

Lu Chuan stood waiting for a while, contemplating whether or not to accept Su Ming as his younger brother.

Although the guy seemed sincere just now and even kowtowed, Lu Chuan wasn’t sure if he was just acting.

“It might not be a bad thing to have a talented Ninth Grade Grandmaster as a little brother,” he thought.

With that in mind, Lu Chuan continued to wait right where he was.

After a long while, Su Ming reappeared before Lu Chuan, “Big brother, let’s go!”

Lu Chuan looked him over and asked, “Is the young lady settled in properly?”

Su Ming nodded, “I placated her for a good while.

These young girls with their budding feelings are such a hassle.

I don’t like it one bit, I prefer mature women who are skilled in eighteen kinds of postures.”

Lu Chuan was speechless, so the lofty sentiments he professed earlier were just to hoodwink that young girl.

What a scumbag.

“Do you really want to be my little brother?

You’re not after the rest of the Catalysis Essence, are you?

I’ve absorbed all the Catalysis Essence into my body already; you no longer have a chance to get it,” Lu Chuan said.

With an earnest expression, Su Ming replied, “Although I can indeed be unreliable at times, I always keep my word.

I won’t owe anyone anything.

You saved my life, and I am willing to be your little brother.

If I harbor any other thoughts, may I be struck by lightning immediately!”

Lu Chuan looked at him and, believing he wasn’t lying, nodded and said, “Okay, then come back with me.

I happen to be in need of talents like you.”

Su Ming immediately broke into a grin, “Big brother, I am willing to work for you, so please don’t treat me poorly.

Your strength is freakishly powerful, your talents are frightening, and you’re also proficient in formations.

The tactics you use surpass those of ordinary martial paths.

I believe you’re not an ordinary person and surely have a way to help me break through…”

I knew you wouldn’t make a deal at a loss…

Lu Chuan looked at Su Ming speechlessly and turned to walk towards the direction of the mineral vein, “It depends on your performance.”

Su Ming instantly chased after him with high spirits.

On their way back.

Lu Chuan asked, “After reaching Ninth Grade in the Martial Arts Grandmaster realm, what’s the next level?”

Su Ming replied, “The Transcendent Realm Grandmaster.

You don’t know?”

“I don’t,” Lu Chuan answered honestly.

“Tell me about the Transcendent Realm Grandmaster’s capabilities.”

Su Ming explained, “Once we reach the Transcendent Realm, we don’t just rely on honing our physical bodies and breaking through human limits to cultivate Inner Strength.

At that stage, our bodies can connect faintly with the universe.

We can harness the power that exists between heaven and earth to strengthen ourselves.

This connection allows for a significant increase in strength, and you can even project your inner strength outside the body, using it at will to attack others.”

Lu Chuan thought for a moment and then conjured a visible ball of Spiritual Power on his palm.

He then slapped it against a nearby tree.

Bang!

The trunk of the tree exploded and fell over.

“Like this?”

Su Ming’s face was filled with shock, “You…

have you reached the Transcendent Realm?”

Lu Chuan shook his head and said, “I do not follow the path of martial arts, but indeed, martial arts are not as simple as I thought.

After reaching the Transcendent Realm, one can begin to communicate with the universe and absorb Spiritual Energy for one’s own use.

If I’m not mistaken, there must be experts in this world who have attained enlightenment through martial arts.”

He had just simulated the power of a Transcendent Realm Grandmaster as described by Su Ming.

If they were to be compared, a Transcendent Realm Grandmaster would certainly be stronger than Lu Chuan at Qi Cultivation Level 9.

After all, the amount of Spiritual Energy that can be absorbed and stored during the Qi Refinement Realm is limited.

An attack like the one he just performed, he could only use once or twice before running out of energy.

However, once he breaks through to the Foundation Establishment Realm, Lu Chuan was confident he could crush these so-called Transcendent Realm Grandmasters.

While they are just beginning to connect with the universe, cultivators from the start are comprehending the universe and absorbing Spiritual Energy; the two are not on the same level at all.

The cultivation of martial arts will undoubtedly produce beings with the power to destroy heaven and earth as one progresses further.

However, it is much more difficult than the path of cultivators.

Su Ming didn’t understand what Lu Chuan was saying but still leaned in, shamelessly asking, “Big brother, if you’re not following the path of martial arts, then which path are you on?

Can you teach me?

That move you just did was so cool, you’re like my idol.”

“Idol, can you spare some time to guide me too?”

…

Cloud City, Long Tianya’s mansion.

In the study, Long Tianya repeatedly dialed a phone number, but each attempt ended with the same result: the other party had turned off their phone.

He furrowed his brows and murmured to himself, “Strange.

Even though Brother Yun is not fond of using mobile phones, he shouldn’t have it turned off all the time.

It’s been so long and he hasn’t sent back any news, which is really quite abnormal.”

At that moment, a subordinate entered the study, “Master Long, we’ve confirmed that the person named Lu Chuan is still alive.

As for Mr.

Yun, no one knows his whereabouts.”

Long Tianya’s gaze sharpened, “Lu Chuan is still alive?

Could it be that Brother Yun failed?”

“That’s not right.

Brother Yun is Cloud City’s number one fighter; this kid wouldn’t stand a chance if he made a move.

Is it possible that Brother Yun has had a change of heart?

I can’t contact him; did he already leave Cloud City?”

After a long time, he could only sigh in resignation.

With no clues, it was not wise to make rash judgments.

For now, he could only temporarily assume that Yun Zhonghe hadn’t decided when to take action.

Then the subordinate added, “Master Long, we just received news that the young master has returned.

He went to the Xiao family, had a meeting with Young Master Xiao, and didn’t look too good when he left.

According to others, the young master seems intent on killing someone named Lu Chuan.”

Upon hearing this, Long Tianya’s eyes brightened, and he said, “Notify the young master to come and see me immediately.”

“Yes!” The subordinate turned and left.

Long Tianya muttered to himself, “Brother Yun, since you haven’t made a move, it looks like it’s up to my son and me to remove this thorn in our side!”