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Chapter 308: Returning to Celestial Capital
Chapter 308: Returning to Celestial Capital
In the treasury of the seventh level, Su Chen spent most of his time on the Chaos Traverse Practice.
In this treasury, he could only study the initial stages.
It felt like he had just begun to grasp the basics.
But Su Chen couldn't attempt to use it.
After all, it was a poison art, and any slight mistake would not only cause trouble for himself but also put the lives of those around him at risk.
Borrowing the Heavenly Destiny of the Scholar, Su Chen tried to memorize the entire content.
Many people struggled to memorize it because they didn't understand it.
The Chaos Traverse Practice was abstruse, and many of its expressions were different from those used today.
He could only memorize it rigidly.
Su Chen could understand the meaning within the scriptures, making it much easier to remember.
Additionally, the Chaos Traverse Practice contained many records of past events by seniors.
It was like leaving a lesson for others, allowing future generations to be vigilant and avoid the same mistakes.
Many couldn't comprehend it, and memorizing the entire book was indeed challenging.
During a break, Su Chen skimmed through other cultivation technique scriptures.
Many techniques in this region seemed to have been lost.
Numerous stored books weren't from the past.
Su Chen guessed that during the turmoil in Anshan Kingdom, many treasures had already been lost.
The current Anshan Kingdom was not even a tenth of its former territory.
It was not surprising that they couldn't preserve those treasures.
Some techniques here were also considered profound, but for Su Chen, they weren't worth revisiting.
After searching through the seventh level, Su Chen went to the sixth level and looked again.
The cultivation technique scriptures there were indeed simpler.
It wasn't entirely without gain; Su Chen found some alchemy formulas inside.
These formulas were still quite valuable.
Moreover, this place was isolated from Great Zhou, and they didn't understand each other.
These formulas were likely not yet known in Great Zhou.
Perhaps they could even be combined with the Jade Pill Art for refinement.
The seven days passed quickly.
Su Chen was satisfied with his gains during these seven days.
The exquisite poison art was a significant help to him.
In the mortal world, one couldn't avoid or escape poisons.
Not only were there warriors cultivating poison arts, but many demons also possessed toxic glands.
If he could master this art, it would not only enhance his offensive capabilities but also significantly improve his defense.
After leaving the treasury, Su Chen bid farewell to Luo Mountain Lord.
There seemed no need for further farewells.
After a brief rest, they set off back to Great Zhou.
Before their departure, Chen Yifang and Du Yan called their elders.
Su Chen merely glanced at them, and they immediately became obedient.
Leaving Red Maple City, Su Chen headed southwest.
Along the way, he had left markings, making it easy to find the return path.
Upon reaching the outskirts of Red Maple City, Su Chen encountered the dense poison fog again.
But this time, he didn't have to rely on the Unyielding Fortitude Heavenly Destiny to endure it.
Su Chen tried to activate the Chaos Toxin Art, and as the poison fog eroded him, it felt like a pair of hands appeared within his body.
These hands grabbed the poison and dragged it all to his abdomen.
The process wasn't easy; a sharp pain coursed through his body, intensely clear.
Regarding this poison art, he could only consider himself a beginner.
There was too much poison fog here, and relying solely on the Chaos Toxin Art was unrealistic.
He seemed to have overestimated his capabilities.
But with the support of the Unyielding Fortitude Heavenly Destiny, everything became much easier.
On the journey back, Su Chen had no other thoughts.
It had been a while since he left, and it was time to return.
Following the markings he had left, Su Chen retraced his steps.
Compared to the journey there, the return trip was indeed much faster.
It was the end of May, and June was not far off.
If he wanted to participate in the midyear competition, it was best to return to Celestial Capital before June 10th.
Communicating with the sect and traveling to the capital would take time.
He needed to allocate some time for himself.
Regarding the midyear competition, Su Chen still had many questions.
He had heard a lot of news from Liu Xingwan, but no one in Celestial Capital had mentioned it to him.
Su Chen didn't know what the situation was.
He wondered if Celestial Capital had any plans or if they didn't intend to let him go.
After leaving the wilderness, the journey back became more relaxed.
If they felt a little tired, they could even go to the post station and ride a carriage back.
Su Chen estimated that they would arrive in Celestial Capital around the 7th or 8th of the month.
With the wind in their favor, they arrived even earlier, reaching Celestial Capital at noon on the 6th.
Upon returning home, Su Chen's mother and younger sister hurried to the kitchen.
Knowing he had just returned, they assumed he hadn't eaten lunch.
Soon, some refreshing home-cooked dishes were served.
Su Chen took a large bowl of rice and sat down.
His mother and sister, who had just finished eating, watched him as he ate.
"Before, you said that after moving here, our family could see each other often.
But half a year has passed, and I don't know if you've spent even a month at home."
His mother spoke softly, her face filled with concern.
She felt that Su Chen had endured too much hardship.
Previously in Jiang'an City, she wasn't aware of what Su Chen was doing outside.
Now, I often can't even go home.
Outside, I have to face danger at all times."
Hearing these words from Mother, Su Chen could only smile in response.
"It's still better than being in Jiang'an City.
If you and my younger sister were still in Jiang'an City, I could only go back once or twice at most during these six months.
Compared to that, we can meet even less often now."
Thinking about it, at least in Tian Gang City, the family could still gather this many times.
"Has anything happened in Tian Gang City recently?"
Su Chen and Mother were chatting casually, and he casually asked about Tian Gang City, which they had been watching.
"This year, the vegetable prices have dropped significantly. Tian Gang City has added many new farmlands, and the output has increased a lot compared to last year.
Now, the surrounding farmers are starting to sell their crops to other cities.
It seems like everyone is doing well this year."
The advancement of the front-line defenses seemed to be quite effective.
"Another thing that is somewhat related to us is that Jin Yue, that child, has returned."
"Returned? What do you mean? What is she back for?"
Su Chen was a bit puzzled. Previously, the Jin family had forcefully demanded her return to the family to avoid contact with him.
Her brother, Jin Chao, had even come to warn him.
"It's not for any particular reason. Jin Jie just came back and continued her cultivation in Tian Gang City."
His younger sister chimed in from the side.
She quite liked Jin Yue, and she had thought they wouldn't meet again, but now they could meet once more.
As soon as his younger sister finished speaking, Mother continued to add, "In early May, not long after you left home, someone from the Jin family came.
It seemed like they brought their entire family, and they wanted to meet us.
I didn't want to see them.
Their daughter is so precious, why would they want to meet us?
At that time, it would clearly be them initiating the meeting, but they would turn around and say that we were trying to associate with their esteemed Jin family."
Mother didn't have a good impression of the Jin family, and her heart was filled with complaints.
"It's better for us to have less contact with the Jin family.
Jin Yue, that child, is indeed not bad, but her family has always been so high and mighty.
If we continue to associate with them, we'll only end up being mistreated."
Su Chen nodded, indicating that he had listened to these words.
If the Jin family was only arrogant in front of him, Su Chen wouldn't be too angry.
But the person they arranged to return the elixir to him was not only rude to him.
He even spoke nonsense and made various disparaging remarks in front of his mother and younger sister.
Under these circumstances, Su Chen didn't want to have further interactions with the Jin family.
After having lunch at home, Su Chen went to Mr. Ouyang's courtyard first.
Today, Mr. Ouyang hadn't gone to the front line.
It was rare that he could find Mr. Ouyang as soon as he returned.
Seeing Su Chen back, Ouyang Chuan's face also lit up with surprise.
After the initial surprise, he quickly led Su Chen into his room.
His expression turned solemn.
"Mr. Ouyang, seeing you like this, I feel like I've committed some grave mistake."
Su Chen spoke up, trying to lighten the atmosphere.
But upon hearing this, Ouyang Chuan's face remained stern.
"Tell me honestly, what is your relationship with Senior Qiu?"
"What about Senior Qiu?"
Su Chen didn't answer Ouyang Chuan's question because he himself didn't know how to respond.
"In late May, that senior of yours sent you another elixir.
Tongcao Lihun Dan, this is a top-tier elixir used by Sixth Stage Mountain Furnace Realm warriors for promotion.
The genius warriors of various major sects only use the Lihun Dan when they advance.
Senior Qiu is really generous with her elixirs."
As he spoke, Ouyang Chuan also took out the elixir from the room.
Qiu Ruoshuang's generosity made even Ouyang Chuan suspect her motives.
Could she have some intentions towards Su Chen?
Did she want to take Su Chen away? Su Chen looked at the pill bottle in his hand.
Qiu Ruoshuang indeed had good intentions, as she remembered his promotion to the Eighth Level Initial Realm despite her own urgent matters.
After receiving the pill bottle, the two continued their casual chat in the courtyard.
Ouyang Chuan mentioned the situation at the front-line defenses to Su Chen.
The dam that Su Chen had suggested indeed had excellent results.
With the water level lowered, no demons could use that river to infiltrate the defenses anymore.
The front-line defenses of Tian Gang City were now completely stabilized.
Most of the fertile lands had been cultivated.
In a few more months, there should be people gradually moving forward.
After discussing these matters, Ouyang Chuan brought up Jin Yue and the Jin family.
Seeing that Su Chen didn't want to say more, he didn't continue the topic.
After finishing these topics, Ouyang Chuan finally mentioned the midyear competition.
"Ever since you defeated Situ Sanping last year, many people have been keeping an eye on you.
Especially the Yunyang Sect, they've been thinking of ways to deal with you.
The Grand Elder wanted to cancel the midyear competition.
But the Yunyang Sect leader sent the Earth Demon's head to the front line a while ago.
As a result, this year's midyear competition is not just a simple sparring match.
It's also related to the qualification to enter the Dark Shadow Wilderness.
The Grand Elder has discussed this with me several times.
After much consideration, I think we should discuss it further."
(End of Chapter)
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