He felt both love and hate for his father.
"Chen'er, don't blame your father. He was only trying to protect you.
He was chased and killed, and unfortunately died in the desolate mountain range."
Liu Xinrou sighed.
"Since you've cultivated blood, it proves you've embarked on the path of martial arts!"
"I will honor your mother's dying wish, and you've grown up.
From now on, no matter what trouble you encounter, just tell me, and if I can, I'll handle it for you!"
"Mother!"
Suddenly, Chu Chen knelt down.
He lowered his head, his voice hoarse, "It's my filial impiety that caused you to lose your wife and also harmed you..."
"Chen'er, what nonsense are you talking about? You are the only bloodline of our Chu family.
You can't blame yourself for this!
Your mother and I had already discussed it, and we will treat you well from now on!"
Chu Tiechui quickly stepped forward to help Chu Chen up.
"Father, Mother..."
Looking at Chu Tiechui's kind face, Chu Chen felt an inexplicable sourness in his heart.
In his memory, his mother was gentle and virtuous, Chu Tiechui's wife.
Unfortunately, when he was young and ignorant, he believed the lies of that heartless man.
He hurt his mother, which led to her being dejected and eventually passing away!
And now...
Chu Chen had been reborn.
He no longer held any hope for this father.
Because he harbored a deep hatred, and if he didn't avenge it, he would not consider himself human!
"Chen'er, if you have any difficulties, tell me, and Father will solve them for you," Chu Tiechui said.
"Father, I need your help with one thing."
Chu Chen pondered for a moment, then slowly raised his head and said, "If possible, I need a thousand spirit stones to purchase a martial skill manual."
"Oh? You need spirit stones?" Chu Tiechui asked in surprise. "With your cultivation, you shouldn't need them anymore, right?"
"Yes," Chu Chen shook his head. "I plan to cultivate other martial arts."
After speaking, Chu Chen took out a storage ring and handed it to Chu Tiechui.
"This storage ring contains one hundred thousand low-grade spirit stones.
It's enough for me to buy the manual. The remaining portion, once I succeed in my cultivation, I will compensate you."
As Chu Chen spoke, he took out a set of silver armor and threw it to Chu Tiechui.
This set of silver armor was called 'Xuanwu Shield,' and its defense was quite good.
"Huh? Why does this armor look the same as mine?" Chu Tiechui looked at the silver armor in his hand in surprise.
Then, he looked at Chu Chen and frowned, "What kind of martial skill are you cultivating?
Although the Xuanwu Shield is a good treasure, its defense is only for the Body Tempering realm. It might not be enough, right?"
Chu Chen shook his head and said, "What I'm cultivating is not an ordinary martial skill.
This Xuanwu Shield is just an auxiliary defensive weapon. The truly powerful part is..."
Buzz!
Before he could finish speaking, Chu Chen activated his Devouring Martial Soul.
Immediately, a dense black flame appeared around Chu Chen, burning fiercely.
At the same time, his blood and qi surged like a raging river.
With explosive power, Chu Chen threw out a punch.
The air crackled, emitting a piercing shriek, and the might was terrifying!
"Hiss—!"
Chu Tiechui gasped and couldn't help but retreat several steps.
"Father!"
Chu Chen's eyes gradually cleared, and he said to Chu Tiechui, "Martial Dao Innate, one breath, inhaling and exhaling the sun and moon, drawing upon the power of heaven and earth.
It flows through the limbs and bones, thus activating the innate power in the Qi Sea!
And this breath is condensed from blood qi. Once activated, the entire body's bones and muscles will surge, and the blood qi will be abundant!
The so-called blood refining method is actually to temper the physique and blood qi, achieving the effect of amplifying strength and increasing speed!"
"Body Tempering? Body Tempering? Could it be... you are cultivating the legendary Body Tempering technique!?"
Hearing this, Chu Tiechui was startled.
Chu Chen smiled slightly and nodded in acknowledgment.
"The Body Tempering technique, isn't that even more precious and rare than ordinary martial skill manuals?
Chen'er, you... how could you bear to trade it with me?"
"Heh, Father, we are father and son, relying on each other. If I don't honor you, who else will?" Chu Chen said indifferently. His original self was invincible in the immortal realm.
This body was a夺舍 (soul possession) after all, and he didn't have the magnanimity to forgive Chu Tiechui for his past actions.
Chu Tiechui heard this and smiled with relief.
He stroked Chu Chen's head, "My good son, you've finally become sensible."
Chu Chen remained silent, but inwardly, he made a fierce vow.
He would never allow anyone to trample on the feelings between father and son in this lifetime.
"Alright, Father, I'm going in to cultivate now."
Chu Chen stood up, walked into the room, and closed the wooden courtyard gate.
As he stepped out, his body felt light and airy.
He seemed to have no weight at all, covering several meters in the blink of an eye!
Bang!
Chu Tiechui slapped the wooden courtyard gate, and a loud muffled thunderclap echoed.
The entire courtyard gate caved in, and wood chips flew!
"Chen'er's strength is too astonishing!"
Chu Tiechui's eyes widened, his mouth agape, unable to close for a long time.
"With pure physical strength alone, he possesses thirty thousand jin of power.
Even an ordinary martial artist in the fifth stage of Body Tempering wouldn't be his match!"
"This kid... is truly a monstrous talent!"
Chu Tiechui was filled with emotion and shock.
He had seen the strength displayed by disciples of great clans.
In terms of pure strength, ordinary fifth-stage Body Tempering practitioners were no match for him.
But now, Chu Chen had become this formidable.
It made Chu Tiechui feel old and unable to comprehend this young child.
"Alas, alas... this old body has lived long enough.
I only wish to spend a few more days with your mother before I die," Chu Tiechui murmured.
For the past two days, Chu Tiechui had been traveling back and forth between the mining area outside the city and the village.
This city in Qingzhou was called Chu Yun City.
And the village where Chu Tiechui lived was named Chu Clan Village.
From childhood, Chu Chen had envied others, yearning to leave this remote and barren land.
To see the broader and more beautiful scenery of the outside world.
And now, this dream had finally come true. He was no longer a waste.
Chu Chen turned his gaze to the window.
At this moment, sunlight streamed through the window, illuminating the delicate face of a woman.
Her skin was like snow, her features exquisite, and her dark hair cascaded down her shoulders.
A light blue dress outlined her graceful and slender curves, like a blooming lotus, standing tall and elegant.
She sat by the table, holding a brush, practicing calligraphy.
Chu Chen stood by the windowsill, watching quietly, involuntarily.
He thought of another person, of the kindness that person had shown him.
"Senior Sister!"
Chu Chen called out, then quickly ran out.
Not long after, he arrived by the stream at the village entrance.
He saw that familiar figure, but at this moment, that person had changed.
Her originally fair and delicate skin was covered with dense, small red spots, giving her a sickly appearance.
"Senior Sister, I've brought a medicinal herb that can cure your face!"
Chu Chen rushed over, took out a spiritual herb, and handed it to Lin Yuxi.