"Chu Xue'er, are you sure that item can cure my illness?"
"Heh heh."
"Of course."
"That treasure is a sacred artifact of our Chu clan! It has saved our Chu family several times and is considered a treasure of the clan."
Chu Feng was deeply moved. Although the Bone Tempering and Marrow Cleansing Technique could reach the peak of Body Tempering when cultivated to its extreme, it was still just the Bone Tempering and Marrow Cleansing Technique. Reaching Body Tempering perfection wouldn't be a particularly formidable skill.
"Since that's the case, take me to see that item."
Chu Chen nodded and agreed. He would cultivate the Bone Tempering and Marrow Cleansing Technique sooner or later. However, the prerequisite was to master the Bone Tempering and Marrow Cleansing Technique, refine his bloodline completely, and step into the seventh stage of Martial Apprenticeship! Currently, the Bone Tempering and Marrow Cleansing Technique was only at the introductory level, and Chu Chen felt he was not yet capable of reaching Body Tempering perfection. Since that was the case, he might as well try his luck!
"Okay!"
"Third Brother, please!"
Chu Xue'er said with a smile. Then, she swayed her hips and walked towards the most sacred and solemn assembly hall of the Chu clan.
A moment later.
Chu Chen followed Chu Xue'er into the assembly hall. Inside the hall, Chu Haokong was seated. Beside him, Chu Feng was kneeling.
"Grandfather, your grandson Chu Chen pays his respects."
"Chu Feng greets Grandfather!"
Chu Chen bowed. He was a concubine's son, born to a lowly slave! Therefore, Chu Haokong did not like him, and even harbored a strong dislike!
"Hmm."
"Both of you may rise."
"Today, I have summoned you to discuss matters concerning the position of clan leader."
Chu Haokong waved his hand, signaling them to stand. Chu Chen and Chu Feng were both members of the Chu clan's direct lineage. Therefore, at this critical juncture, Chu Chen had to take a stand! Furthermore, he had to choose to support Chu Feng and secure his inheritance of the clan leader position!
"Grandfather. Chu Chen raised his head and cupped his fists.
"What are your thoughts?"
"Speak your mind, and Grandfather will consider it."
"Whichever of you becomes the clan leader, I will hand over most of the clan's assets to him."
Chu Haokong spoke directly. He held Chu Chen in high regard, as he was of direct lineage, possessed good aptitude, and had excellent potential. However, Chu Haokong was extremely dissatisfied with Chu Feng, as Chu Feng was too clumsy. The Bone Tempering and Marrow Cleansing Technique was a top-tier cultivation method passed down by the Chu clan's ancestors. Once ordinary martial cultivators mastered the Bone Tempering and Marrow Cleansing Technique, they could gradually temper their bodies by continuously absorbing spiritual energy. Only by cultivating to a profound level, reaching the perfection of the Bone Tempering and Marrow Cleansing Technique, could the full power of this supreme cultivation method be unleashed!
"Grandfather, forgive my dullness, but I truly do not understand the profound mysteries of the Bone Tempering and Marrow Cleansing Technique!"
Chu Feng lowered his head and said calmly. His demeanor caused Chu Haokong's brows to furrow, and he felt a sense of unease.
"Fine!"
"Since you are unwilling to learn, you may stay here and cultivate slowly. Later, I will have your second uncle lead you to the medicinal garden to dig for herbs."
"Remember, you are not allowed to embezzle any medicinal pills from the garden."
Chu Haokong instructed coldly. Then, he said no more and left with a flick of his sleeve.
Watching Chu Haokong's retreating back, Chu Feng's lips curved into a chilling arc.
"Chu Chen, don't blame me for being ruthless..."
"Who told you to offend my eldest sister?"
"Only I am worthy of being the young master of the Chu family. All other Chu clan members must submit to me and bow down to me!"
"I will make you all realize that I, Chu Feng, am the young master of the Chu family, the sole heir!"
"You will all only be able to look up to me!"
After saying these words, Chu Feng also hurried out. He was going to the Chu family's medicinal garden to dig for medicinal pills to enhance his Bone Tempering and Marrow Cleansing Technique! Chu Feng did not believe that a mere Bone Tempering and Marrow Cleansing Technique would require tens of thousands of Condensing Yuan Stones! This was simply unbelievable! After all, the better the effect of the Bone Tempering and Marrow Cleansing Technique, the more precious the Condensing Yuan Stones consumed. Even cultivators at the peak of Body Tempering would have to spend thousands of Condensing Yuan Stones for a single cultivation session! Moreover, there was no guarantee of cultivation speed. The faster the cultivation speed, the more medicinal energy needed to be absorbed. Chu Chen had only just begun cultivating the Bone Tempering and Marrow Cleansing Technique! In this case, the monthly consumption of Condensing Yuan Stones would be immeasurable!
"Hmph!"
"Bone Tempering and Marrow Cleansing Technique? It's trash!"
"With my current cultivation, cultivating this technique is useless!"
"As long as I cultivate the Bone Tempering and Marrow Cleansing Technique to the minor accomplishment level, I will be able to step into the seventh stage of Martial Apprenticeship. At that time, I can go in search of the opportunities in that secret realm."
Chu Feng's gaze was gloomy, and he cursed inwardly. The Bone Tempering and Marrow Cleansing Technique was merely a mid-tier mortal-grade cultivation method. Chu Feng had never taken it seriously and was too lazy to cultivate it. However, Chu Feng was different. His father, Chu Haoyu, was a direct lineage elder of the Chu clan, with a transcendent status and immense power. As the eldest grandson of the direct lineage, Chu Feng could also obtain a copy of the Bone Tempering and Marrow Cleansing Technique.
"Minor accomplishment in the Bone Tempering and Marrow Cleansing Technique can rival the eighth stage of Martial Apprenticeship!"
"Only at the minor accomplishment level is there hope of breaking through to the perfection of the Bone Tempering and Marrow Cleansing Technique."
"If I can cultivate to minor accomplishment, I can become a Martial Master at the ninth stage of Martial Apprenticeship, or even a Great Martial Master at the Martial Sovereign realm!"
"In this way, among the Chu clan members, I would be considered a top-tier genius!"
Chu Feng harbored wicked intentions. Although his cultivation talent was not comparable to Chu Haoyu and Chu Yuwei, he was still among the outstanding ones. The direct lineage of the Chu family was divided into three generations! Chu Haoyu was a direct lineage elder, Chu Feng was the eldest young master of the direct lineage, and Chu Chen was a collateral descendant, whose status was far inferior to theirs. If Chu Chen could cultivate the Bone Tempering and Marrow Cleansing Technique and successfully step into the Martial Master realm, Chu Chen would be a top-tier genius! At that time, even if he was just a collateral descendant, Chu Haoyu and Chu Yuwei would have to protect and win him over out of consideration for their reputation! After all, no one wanted their subordinate to be a good-for-nothing.
...
Outside the ancestral hall.
Chu Chen and Chu Feng stood side by side, both silent.
"Chu Feng."
After a long while, it was Chu Chen who broke the silence. He turned around and smiled at Chu Feng, "I heard you've cultivated a Xuan-grade top-tier cultivation method, the 'Golden Crow Burning Sun Art'?"
Upon hearing this, Chu Feng's pupils contracted violently for a moment, his eyes flashing with greed. The cultivation method Chu Feng practiced was called the 'Golden Crow Burning Sun Art,' which was a low-grade Earth-grade cultivation method, extremely precious. However, he still did not dare to leak this cultivation method. After all, once the cultivation method was exposed, it would be equivalent to telling the world – Chu Feng possessed a powerful Earth-grade cultivation method! This would surely cause a sensation. Wouldn't it be much easier for Chu Feng to seize it?
"Chu Chen, what do you want to do?"
"Are you saying you want to set your sights on the 'Golden Crow Burning Sun Art'?"
Chu Feng's eyelids twitched wildly. He stared intently at Chu Chen, his heart filled with extreme vigilance! This low-grade Earth-grade cultivation method was of immense value! Apart from Chu Haokong, no one among the Chu clan members could resist the temptation! Especially Chu Feng, the most outstanding young generation of the Chu family, was even more eager to obtain this low-grade Earth-grade cultivation method!
"Heh heh, how could that be?"