CHAPTER 267: CHAPTER 263: CHEN XUAN WAS STUNNED

"I was too naive!"

After a long time, Ning Xin slowly spoke.

Seeing that his goal had been achieved, Chen Xuan smiled again and patted her hand, "There’s still plenty of time, you can accept it slowly! No rush!"

"Mm!"

...

Since cultivating the Nine Elements Dao Skill, Qin Ke’s cultivation speed had surged once again.

One month, Six Layers of Purity!

Three months, Seven Layers of Purity!

...

The deadline set by Chen Xuan was getting closer, but this time Qin Ke was not the slightest bit flustered.

Because he had already reached Eight Layers of Purity.

In the room,

Qin Ke sat cross-legged, the whole Daning County was already in an uproar.

Because he was going to challenge the First Grade ancestor of the Gu Family in three days.

"Do you have confidence?"

In the room, Qin Gu looked worried. It wasn’t that he doubted Qin Ke’s strength, but this time it was a real gamble with the entire Qin Family.

If he was defeated, then there would be no more Qin Family in Daning County.

"Don’t worry, Dad, in three days, the Qin Family will call the shots in Daning County!"

Qin Ke’s words were filled with absolute confidence.

Even if the Gu Family’s First Grade was at Nine Layers of Purity, he was not afraid, only after cultivating the Nine Elements Dao Skill would you know just how abnormal this cultivation technique was.

And yesterday when he went to see Chen Xuan,

he said,

below Immortal Grade, he was invincible!

Above Immortal Grade, well, there’s no way, just let him wait for death.

After all, compared to First Grade, Immortal Grade had undergone a fundamental change.

Whether it was spiritual power or physical body.

Of course, Chen Xuan also told him that the one from the Gu Family hadn’t reached Immortal Grade.

So after returning from his master, his confidence was overflowing.

"Then it’s settled!"

Qin Gu knew that saying more at this time was useless.

Whether the Qin Family would still be around in three days, whether he could still see the sun three days later, it all depended on his son.

"Don’t be like this, Dad! You look like you don’t have much confidence in me, give me a smile!"

Seeing his father’s worried face, Qin Ke also deliberately teased him.

"Get lost!"

Qin Gu glanced at him angrily and left immediately.

Dammit!

Let him laugh at a time like this?

His son must be crazy, the Qin Family’s fate was uncertain, how could he laugh?

"Screw you!"

Qin Gu’s angry shout echoed into the room.

"Heh!"

Qin Ke laughed loudly on purpose.

"Don’t worry, Dad! I won’t lose, and the Qin Family will stand at the peak of Daning County in three days!"

His eyes shone with a cold light, this was the only chance in his life, no one could stop him.

At this moment, he was already filled with a killing intent!

In three days, he wanted to publicly slay the Gu Family’s First Grade and intimidate everyone in Daning County.

...

Gu Family!

"Dad, is the ancestor confident?"

Usually only caring about food and drink, Gu Chi was uncharacteristically serious today.

With a worried look, he glanced at his father above.

After all, the matter of Qin Ke challenging the ancestor had spread like wildfire in Daning County.

Everyone knew that after this battle, one family was bound to disappear from Daning County.

He could live so freely, certainly not because of himself, he was aware of that.

Without the Gu Family, his life would be over.

A mere Fourth Grade Martial Artist could only barely survive in Daning County, he couldn’t stand such a life.

"With the ancestor around, no need to worry!"

Gu Tong said solemnly.

He had seen the ancestor’s strength, Nine Layers of Purity, a peak of First Grade existence.

How long had the Qin Family’s brat been a First Grade?

Could he compare? He was simply courting death.

Previously, the ancestor had let the Qin Family have some concessions to avoid trouble, and was already dissatisfied.

Now... humph!

Daring to challenge the ancestor, it was better to destroy the Qin Family and reclaim everything.

Let the families of Daning County see who was really the sky of Daning County!

"That’s good!"

Seeing his father so confident, his anxious heart also relaxed somewhat.

After a moment of silence, he suggested, "Should we contact the Dark Moon Trading Company, and through them issue a bounty, to deal with Qin Ke in advance for insurance!"

But as soon as he finished speaking, Gu Tong’s originally calm demeanor suddenly erupted with the aura of Second Grade.

His eyes opened wide, staring at him like an angry demon beast.

Instantly, Gu Chi’s face changed in fear.

"Dad... Dad... What’s wrong?"

Gu Chi asked tremblingly.

"I tell you, if you dare to say such a thing again, you’ll be expelled from the Gu Family!"

An angry shout!

His eyes were filled with not just anger, but more disappointment.

For this son, he had poured so much effort, he used to consider even spending a fortune to boost his cultivation to Third Grade, so he could inherit the position of patriarch.

But at this moment, he truly gave up.

Cooperating with the Dark Moon Trading Company, that was akin to courting death!

Great Yu had ordered that the Dark Moon Trading Company not intervene in any local conflicts, only to engage in commerce.

Though he knew the Dark Moon Trading Company secretly nurtured some assassin organizations.

But that was their own business.

Also secretly.

Not openly, and with no evidence.

Even the Great Yu Royal Family had no way.

Of course, this involved many kings of Great Yu, so the Great Yu Royal Family could only turn a blind eye.

But if they approached the Dark Moon Trading Company, and were caught...

By then, the Dark Moon Trading Company might be fine, but their Gu Family will definitely be annihilated.

"Yes, yes, father, I absolutely won’t say it again in the future!"

Gu Chi hurriedly said.

"Hmph!"

Gu Tong snorted coldly, and his eyes didn’t seem like before, "Get out!"

Now he didn’t want to see this waste for even a moment.

"Alright, alright, I’ll leave now!"

Gu Chi immediately stood up and hurriedly left.

The look in Gu Tong’s eyes just now made his heart tremble, it was terrifying.

He had never seen such eyes.

So cold!

So terrifying!

...

Meanwhile, families big and small in Daning County were all discussing.

Who will win this great battle in the end!

Of course, most still sided with the Gu Family, after all, the Gu Family’s elder has been First Grade for hundreds of years, not something that boy Qin Ke can compare to.

So, ever since Qin Ke spread this news.

Quite a few families have already started distancing themselves from the Qin Family.

After all, in their eyes, the Qin Family will disappear in a few days, so they should prioritize self-preservation.

Otherwise, if they get implicated, it would be the end.

Of course, some believe Qin Ke will win, but they are very few.

And these few families themselves are insignificant, supporting the Qin Family is purely a gamble, betting that Qin Ke will win, and they will soar.

If they fail, they will just beg for mercy on their knees.

Anyway, they are just small families, and face doesn’t matter to them.

...

Chen Mansion!

"Whew—"

Chen Xuan stopped cultivating, habitually exhaled a breath of turbid air.

Then opened the system.

...

[Cultivation Technique: Nine Elements Dao Skill (Immortal Grade), Myriad Manifestation Skill (Tenth Layer), Ten Thousand Beasts Technique (Third Layer (164,000/540,000))]

[Skill Points: 31,745,000]

...

In nearly a year’s time, the Longevity Technique had reached the third layer on its own.

But he could still only transform into that little rabbit.

This left him quite helpless.

Of course, it wasn’t without gains, because comprehending the Ten Thousand Beasts Technique also benefited the Nine Elements Dao Skill.

That’s something he only discovered recently.

However, after a year, trying to evolve the Nine Elements Dao Skill still ended in repeated failures.

He had become numb by now.

Every time the divine technique’s cooldown ended, there was not a trace of emotional fluctuation, transformation... failure... ejected from the purple space.

It was very smooth!

Also...

Gaze fell on the final skill points.

It’s already over 31 million points.

Almost overflowing.

"Let’s wait a bit longer, if the Nine Elements Dao Skill still can’t evolve into a subsequent technique, then I’ll upgrade the Ten Thousand Beasts Technique directly!"

Chen Xuan murmured softly.

He was used to the previous cultivation speed, now after a year, doing nothing was really unbearable.

Seeing that it was getting dark outside.

"It’s time to have dinner."

Then he got up and left the room.

...

Dinner.

"Not bad, the meat today is different!"

Chen Xuan felt that today’s meat was exceptionally delicious and he couldn’t stop eating.

"Hmm! It was sent by Qin Ke, it’s said to be a high-level demon beast snow sculpture!"

It must be said, Qin Ke’s filial piety is commendable.

He sends some good stuff every two or three days.

Honestly, ever since Chen Xuan took him as his disciple, the food in the Chen Family had greatly improved.

"Considerate!"

Chen Xuan nodded, the kid knew how to handle things.

His understanding of human interactions was impeccable, truly deserving of being raised in a prominent family.

Even Ning Xin admired him, otherwise, she wouldn’t speak well of him so often.

Of course, these are only superficial, Ning Xin might be moved, but for Chen Xuan, the key lies in himself.

Whether he’s worth grooming with all efforts depends on his performance in three days.

Otherwise, sending more good things to the Chen Mansion would be useless.

"By the way, do you think he can win against the Gu Family member in three days?"

Ning Xin suddenly asked.

"He should be able to, right?" Chen Xuan paused, had a sip of tea, and then started speaking.

"What do you mean by should be able to? He’s your disciple, are you not worried at all?"

Ning Xin was speechless, he really was a laid-back master, without a care.

"A master leads you to the door, but cultivation depends on the individual! You know that? Besides, I’ve already done enough, not only did I teach him the best cultivation techniques, but also poured my cultivation insights directly into his mind, tell me, which master can reach that level!"

Chen Xuan was displeased, what kind of look was she giving him.

He had done everything he could, if even with this he couldn’t win, then he might as well find someone else.

"Alright, you are the best teacher, here you said it was good, have another piece!"

Ning Xin saw he was displeased, then started coaxing him, personally picking up a piece of meat, feeding it to his mouth.

"Hmph!"

Chen Xuan snorted, "This is more like it!"

"Cheeky!"

Ning Xin rolled her eyes at him, but then fed him another piece of meat.

"Brother Xuan and Sister Xin are really nice, like the uncles and aunts on the island!"

"This is called being loving, even more loving than them!"

"Right, right, right!"

Ning Feng, Ning Long spoke like little adults.

Ning Xin immediately blushed, glaring at them, "Eat up, what do kids know!"

"Hahaha....."