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Chapter 564: Unspoken Thoughts, Buried Deep Within
Chapter 564: Unspoken Thoughts, Buried Deep Within
January 26, 2025
Of the three individuals who accompanied Sun Xue Rong, two have already perished.
Whether it was the Liu Family or the Wuluan Manor, they were both forces that the people of Zhou Kingdom dared not provoke.
Yet, Su Chen dared to take action against them.
Su Chen had already proven this through his actions.
Even if he offended a major sect of Jin State, he could still live well.
The vast Wuluan Manor exhausted all its efforts but still couldn't deal with Su Chen.
Moreover, under their relentless pursuit, Su Chen managed to elevate his cultivation realm significantly.
Seeing Su Chen dare to strike these two, the surrounding crowd wasn't surprised.
Their relationship had already turned into a deadly feud, and killing them was just that—a killing.
Liu Xing Wan looked at Su Chen, her heart aching slightly.
Although Su Chen had already reached the Transformation Realm, she, Liu Xing Wan, had no right to feel pity for him.
However, Liu Xing Wan understood Su Chen better than most.
Su Chen wasn't someone with a violent temper.
Initially, the Yunyang Sect had wronged Su Chen, framing him for stealing credit.
They even deducted all of Su Chen's contributions.
If it were anyone else, this resentment would have lasted a lifetime.
Su Chen did hold grievances against the Yunyang Sect.
But when the Yunyang Sect encountered hardship, Su Chen still chose to lend a hand.
When they ventured into the wilderness together, and Liu Xing Wan faced danger, Su Chen still came to her rescue, even at the risk of his own life.
Others might not have felt this deeply, but Liu Xing Wan, through her interactions with Su Chen, understood his temperament well.
Liu Xing Wan even felt that her master shouldn't think of harming Su Chen's family.
If Su Chen could spare her, then the fate of these people before him was well-deserved.
Liu Xing Wan couldn't help but sigh at the unpredictability of life.
To push a man of Su Chen's character to this point—Wuluan Manor must have committed such evil deeds repeatedly.
But in the past, their targets might not have had Su Chen's capabilities.
Under their oppression, many had lost their lives, and these incidents were quickly forgotten.
This time was different; Wuluan Manor would have to pay the price for their actions.
There was still one more person, Fu Jianyun.
He seemed dispensable, but his experiences made him appear more laughable than many comedic characters in plays.
Su Chen glanced at him, and in the next moment, he directly destroyed Fu Jianyun's martial foundation.
Regarding Fu Jianyun, Su Chen genuinely felt disdain for taking action against him.
Seeing his trembling figure, where was the demeanor of a Tianjiao?
However, he couldn't let this go unpunished.
Only severe punishment would serve as a warning to those who dared to harm his mother and younger sister.
Fu Jianyun valued martial cultivation more than anything else.
Martial arts took precedence over sects and various relationships.
From start to finish, he was someone who held martial arts in the highest regard.
Su Chen's destruction of his martial foundation might be a harsher punishment than taking his life.
From now on, Fu Jianyun would be an ordinary man.
One could even say he was worse off than an ordinary person.
The injuries on his body would never fully heal, leaving him in a perpetually frail state.
After dealing with them, Su Chen stepped forward and bowed to the elders of various Zhou Kingdom sects.
After all, they were on his side.
They had helped create many obstacles for Sun Xue Rong.
Seeing Su Chen's politeness, the elders of the sects hurriedly returned the gesture.
Su Chen had already stepped into the Transformation Realm.
Although young, from a certain perspective, Su Chen's current strength should be on par with theirs.
Since they were equals, they couldn't casually accept Su Chen's bow.
After some pleasantries, the group agreed to hold a banquet at a restaurant in Lvyou City.
On the way to the restaurant, Su Chen finally had a moment to spare and turned his gaze towards Liu Xing Wan.
"Senior Sister Liu, thank you."
Liu Xing Wan had exerted much effort for his matters, as Su Chen had heard from the news he received.
The usually serious Liu Xing Wan smiled upon hearing Su Chen's words.
"Now that you're a Transformation Realm expert, I dare not accept the title of Senior Sister."
"In my heart, I've always respected you, Senior Sister, regardless of martial prowess."
Hearing Su Chen's words, Liu Xing Wan wanted to ask a question.
Was she merely his senior sister?
Wasn't there another relationship between them?
But these words remained unspoken, buried deep within her heart.
Liu Xing Wan had long wanted to be honest with Su Chen, to reveal her true feelings.
When Su Chen faced the threat from Wuluan Manor, she decided that upon meeting him, she would be forthright.
She was willing to face danger and hardship alongside him.
At Tiangu City, Su Chen faced off against the Wuluan Mansion.
She finally met Su Chen, but she didn't find the opportunity to reveal her feelings.
Later, she thought that after the competition, regardless of Su Chen's condition or how severe his injuries were, she was willing to follow him.
However, in the end, Su Chen directly escaped using concealment techniques.
He didn't give her a chance to speak, not even a single word.
Liu Xing Wan had thought there would be another opportunity later.
As long as she met Su Chen, she would express what was in her heart.
But who could have guessed that the next time they met, Su Chen had already advanced to the Transformation Realm.
The light boat had passed through ten thousand mountains.
The past dangers and hardships were overcome by Su Chen alone.
Today's Su Chen could be considered one of the top geniuses in the world.
Even when compared to the great countries like Jin State and Chu Kingdom, Su Chen's martial talent was unparalleled.
How many could break through to the Transformation Realm before the age of thirty? Among his peers, currently, none.
To compare with Su Chen, one would have to consider the Tianjiao of past years, one by one.
Liu Xing Wan now had the opportunity to speak to Su Chen.
But she didn't have the face to express her feelings.
Back then, her words were about sharing hardships and facing adversity together.
Now, those words would only be an embarrassing attempt to cling to a higher status.
Seeing others advance to the Transformation Realm, she wanted to climb to a higher branch.
Su Chen, at this moment, was indeed a high branch.
She, Liu Xing Wan, was just a disciple of Yunyang Sect, and Yunyang Sect wasn't particularly notable in Jin State.
As for Su Chen, it would be very normal for him to marry a junior from a major sect of Jin State.
In her hesitation, Liu Xing Wan, as if possessed, blurted out:
"Su Chen."
"Hmm? What's up?"
"Congratulations on entering the Transformation Realm."
Liu Xing Wan ultimately hid her thoughts and didn't speak them out loud.
Perhaps this choice was the right one.
It would spare both her and Su Chen from any difficulties.
Their relationship wouldn't progress further, but it wouldn't regress either.
The group gathered at the largest restaurant in Lvyou City.
Even Yunyang Sect directly hosted a feast to entertain the entire city, celebrating the joyous occasion.
At the main table, the elders from various sects had keen eyes.
They immediately offered the central position to Su Chen, and Liu Xing Wan was pushed to sit beside him.
The relationship between the two was vague and ambiguous.
But everyone could sense it.
At the very least, Liu Xing Wan had such intentions.
However, no one knew what Su Chen was thinking.
Over the years, Su Chen had faced all sorts of dangers.
He endured hardships and toiled outside.
The crowd didn't know what Su Chen had experienced, what he had encountered, or whom he had met.
Whether he had someone he favored, the sect elders had no idea.
Everyone present was sharp and intelligent.
Now, everyone wanted to establish a connection with Su Chen and take it further.
But when others were thriving, it was difficult to approach them, and it would appear very opportunistic.
The sect elders understood this.
It was better to maintain a normal friendship without appearing too greedy, which would be embarrassing.
In their hearts, they also envied Tiangu City.
Before the age of thirty, he had advanced to the Transformation Realm. In the Great Zhou, only the legendary genius Li Tianxia had achieved such a feat, and even his accomplishments were only partially recorded in historical texts.
There was still debate about the authenticity of Li Tianxia's achievements, but there was no question about Su Chen's abilities.
Su Chen had already demonstrated his prowess before everyone. With even the veteran Transformation Realm expert, Sun Xue Rong, severely injured, there was no doubt left.
On the day Su Chen returned to Tiangu City, everyone in the sect came to welcome him.
The four elders smiled and nodded in approval at Su Chen.
Due to Su Chen's connections, Tiangu City had faced some troubles over the years, causing some disciples to choose to leave, fearing the city's strained relationship with Wuluan Manor would affect them.
But in the end, Su Chen weathered this crisis, overcoming the challenge.
"I have not disgraced your trust, elders, and have not let you down," Su Chen said as he stepped forward and bowed to the four elders.
"Good, good. It's great that you've returned safely," they replied, including Upper Proclamation True Person, all four elders beaming with smiles.
With a successor to the sect, a significant concern in their hearts was finally put to rest.
Elder Jiang Zhu of the Tahe Sect was also still in Tiangu City, keeping his promise to stay and protect the city after witnessing Su Chen's potion crafting prowess that day.
Seeing Su Chen's return as a Transformation Realm expert, his expression was complex.
He had already held Su Chen in high regard. After witnessing Su Chen's potion crafting skills, he had suggested to the Tahe Sect that they increase their investment in Su Chen.
When Su Chen faced the crisis with Wuluan Manor, the Tahe Sect had offered aid in his time of need, seizing the opportunity to establish a connection.
But now, the Tahe Sect hesitated, still considering their options, weighing the pros and cons.
As they analyzed the situation, Su Chen no longer needed their support.
Su Chen politely greeted Elder Jiang Zhu, who was protecting Tiangu City, calling him "Elder Jiang."
Elder Jiang Zhu responded with a smile, but it was tinged with regret.
The Tahe Sect had had its chance, but due to their stubbornness and unwillingness to listen, they had let this excellent opportunity slip away.
From now on, it wouldn't be so easy to establish a good relationship with Su Chen.
While there had been Transformation Realm martial artists under thirty years old in Jin State before, there were none currently.
With the martial prowess Su Chen displayed, countless sects were eager to court him.
Many were also willing to support Su Chen against Wuluan Manor.
What qualifications or abilities did the Tahe Sect have left to court others?
Countless opportunities came one after another, but in the end, the Tahe Sect failed to seize any of them.
In Tiangu City, a three-day feast was held, open to all the common people, free of charge.
For the permanent residents of Tiangu City, the Tiangu City sect directly distributed cash rewards to each household, expressing gratitude for everyone's shared hardships.
This gesture further spread the news throughout the Great Zhou, making Su Chen's advancement to the Transformation Realm known to almost everyone.
Those who had interacted with Su Chen in the past each had their own feelings about this news.
Ji Sheng, Su Chen's former mentor, was no longer in Tiangu City, perhaps only his spirit remained.
If he hadn't insisted on taking action against Su Chen and even colluding with people from Wuluan Manor, he might have stayed in Tiangu City, handling less demanding tasks.
With his unreliable nature, Tiangu City wouldn't dare entrust him with important matters.
He might have lived a comfortable life, minding his own business and staying out of trouble.
If he were still alive, he would have heard the news of Su Chen's advancement, even if he were secluded.
The disciple he once belittled and looked down upon was now the strongest martial artist of the younger generation, far surpassing him as a senior.
Upon hearing this news, he would likely stay indoors, hiding in his house, going nowhere.
His heart, tangled with complexity, reached its peak at this moment.
It was true that he was an unworthy mentor.
If Su Chen hadn't left him, perhaps Su Chen wouldn't have achieved such greatness today.
(End of Chapter)
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