The future patriarch candidate of their Chu family, if reduced to a lowly servant, how would they maintain their dignity if this were to spread?
"The Chu family does not raise useless people!"
"If you wish to become a young master of the Chu family, you must pass the assessment!"
Wang Changqing's tone was stern.
He then produced ten jade boxes.
Upon opening them.
Each jade box contained a blood-red pill, emitting an intoxicating fragrance.
"Martial Dao Pill!"
"This is a Body Tempering Pill!"
"For those below the Martial Ancestor realm, it can increase physical strength and refine bones and tendons.
Making them as tough as iron and steel, enhancing defense and counter-attack capabilities!"
Chu Chen's eyebrows twitched.
He hadn't expected such a low-grade martial pill to be used as an assessment reward for the Chu family disciples.
"Although Martial Dao Pills are precious, they are not unobtainable!"
"As long as you are willing to pay the price, I can let you obtain them for free!"
Chu Chen narrowed his eyes, his gaze profound.
Martial Dao Pill!
It was a spiritual medicine that aided martial artists in their cultivation.
This spiritual medicine had miraculous effects on martial artists below the Martial Master realm.
Especially after refining it, a Warrior could increase their physical strength threefold, while those above the Martial Master realm would gain at least fifty percent more!
"I am not yet a Martial Master."
Chu Chen murmured to himself.
He was waiting for an opportunity to break through to the Martial Master realm.
Because only by reaching the Martial Master realm could one condense a Martial Soul phantom and have a chance to step into the Martial Ancestor realm!
And the appearance of the Martial Dao Pill was his chance!
He could use this opportunity to advance to the Martial Master realm ahead of time!
Martial Ancestor!
The pinnacle of power in this world.
In the entire Beiyue Prefecture, and even in the surrounding counties, Martial Ancestors were considered top-tier experts!
After Martial Ancestor.
There were Martial Master, Martial Lord, Martial Emperor...
As long as one could ascend to the Martial Saint realm, they would be called a Martial Emperor!
Martial Emperors, above Martial Ancestors, were known as Emperor Lords!
Chu Chen looked forward to it.
If he could break through to the Martial Saint realm...
He would be able to completely control his body!
Then, with the might of the "Indestructible Sword Body" and "Myriad Tribulation Thunder Blade"... he believed.
Even a Martial King would be no match for him, and he might even be able to slay them!
"The Martial Master realm is too difficult..." Chu Chen shook his head inwardly.
In his previous life.
He had roamed heaven and earth, traversed all directions, explored numerous secret realms, searched for ancient ruins, and collected treasures.
Yet, he had never been able to glimpse the key to breaking through to the Martial Master realm.
Until his demise, he could not comprehend the changes in the world's momentum.
...
"Chu Chen is here!"
Suddenly, someone pointed towards the street entrance not far away.
Chu Chen heard this, looked up, and saw Chu Chen walking over with a young girl.
This girl was wearing a light blue dress.
Her skin was like snow, and her dark, smooth hair cascaded down her shoulders. Her delicate face held a hint of tranquility.
She was like a gentle water lotus.
Her figure was petite and delicate, yet graceful and alluring. With every smile and gesture, she exuded an aura of ethereal charm.
She was the granddaughter of the Chu family patriarch, Chu Mengyao.
And also the third young lady of the Chu clan!
"Huh? Brother Chu Chen, this little sister is really pretty."
Chu Yue blinked her large eyes, looking somewhat naive.
"Pretty?"
Chu Chen smirked.
Chu Yue was a direct descendant girl of the family. She had arrived at the Chu family before him and had been spoiled since childhood.
However, she was very friendly towards him, often following him around and calling him brother.
Chu Chen quite liked this little sister.
In his memory, Chu Yue was the second young lady of the Chu family, and Chu Feng was his cousin.
However, Chu Feng disdained to acknowledge him as his cousin.
Because in his eyes, Chu Chen was not worthy of being a Chu clan disciple.
...
Chu Yue and Chu Chen walked side by side, while Chu Chen led Chu Mengyao, walking behind the group.
Chu Chen frowned, listening to the whispers around him.
"The Chu family's assessment is being conducted like this, it's like a game.
This level of assessment cannot forge strong individuals."
Chu Chen muttered to himself.
Chu Feng had acted arrogantly and rudely in front of him.
And Chu Feng's cousin behind him, Chu Feng, hadn't even looked directly at Chu Chen.
It was as if Chu Chen, his cousin, didn't exist.
This made him feel very frustrated.
But he endured it, as he was no longer the peerless demon god of his past life!
Moreover, in this life, his identity was merely a discarded son of a collateral branch of the Chu family. ...
The square was already filled with people.
These were all collateral disciples of the Chu family.
However, in normal times, these collateral disciples rarely attended the family's major events.
Only this time, to recruit a batch of excellent martial apprentices, they had been summoned here.
"Look! Chu Xingyao is out!"
Someone shouted.
Chu Chen immediately turned his head to look.
He saw a man in a magnificent robe emerge from the Martial Training Hall and walk towards the Martial Training Plaza.
His complexion was pale, his skin stretched over bones, and a dense aura of death emanated from him.
But on his forehead, a vertical scar ran through, like a coiled centipede!
"Chu Xingyao! It's this malevolent star!"
Many collateral disciples, terrified, scrambled to avoid him, fearing they might be affected.
Chu Xingyao!
He was a sixth-grade alchemist!
He possessed the means to refine seventh-grade poison pills.
Once, while traveling outside, he accidentally ingested a spiritual herb.
That spiritual herb was extremely poisonous!
As a result, Chu Xingyao died on the spot from poisoning. Fortunately, Chu Feng arrived in time.
He saved Chu Xingyao's life and sent him into the ancestral temple.
But from then on, Chu Xingyao became dejected, muddled, and immersed in the mad world of refining poisons!
"Chu Xingyao?"
Chu Chen frowned.
In his previous life, he had interacted with Chu Xingyao, and their relationship was quite good.
However, in this life, Chu Xingyao seemed to have become extremely addicted to poison, and his temperament was brutal and cruel.
It was rumored that Chu Xingyao had cruelly killed several people within the Chu family, causing a huge sensation.
But because the Chu family was wary of Chu Xingyao's status, they suppressed the matter and did not pursue it.
After all, under the protection of the Chu family, Chu Xingyao could barely survive.
Continuously researching various poison pills and insects to prolong his life and seek revenge!
"Hmph!"
"Chu Haohan, you dare to show up!"
Chu Xingyao's gaze locked onto Chu Haohan, his eyes spewing flames of resentment.
He took a step forward, and his figure vanished from where he stood.
The next moment.
He was already in front of Chu Haohan, and his fist struck Chu Haohan's chest.
Crack!
A crisp sound of bone cracking echoed.
Chu Haohan's face turned ashen, he spat out a mouthful of blood, and his body was sent flying backward instantly.
Thump!
He fell to the ground, struggled a few times, and finally fainted.
"Trash!"
"What's the use of the Chu family raising you, you're just wasting food!"
Chu Xingyao glanced coldly at Chu Haohan, then fixed his gaze on Chu Feng.
He said sinisterly, "Chu Feng! Did the poison pill I gave you back then have any effect?"
Chu Feng's face contorted in pain. He gritted his teeth, remaining silent.
"Hahaha!"
Chu Xingyao laughed heartily. "Don't worry! The poison in that pill has been completely neutralized.
Otherwise, I wouldn't be here today, but would have personally taken that poison pill to my father and forced him to pay with his life for you!"