This city, all the elites of the Great Qian Empire gathered!
And Chu Chen's father, the head of the Chu family, Chu Fengyang, was a genius who emerged from that city.
Chu Chen learned from his memories that the name of this body was Chu Chen.
Orphaned.
Lost his father and mother at a young age.
The Chu family's genealogy did not record his surname.
Fortunately, his father, Chu Fengyang, had established the Chu family in the royal city, so he bestowed the surname "Chu" upon him!
Chu Chen was a disciple of a branch of the Chu family!
"Father..."
He whispered silently.
The Chu family was a martial arts family, occupying a vast mansion in the royal city.
At the entrance of the mansion stood two guards in silver armor.
One of them saw Chu Chen's disheveled appearance.
He sneered, "Waste, how did you get yourself into such a mess?"
"Get lost!"
Chu Chen couldn't be bothered.
He walked straight into the mansion and headed towards the inner courtyard, where there was a forbidden area!
There stood a treasure tree, laden with crystal-clear fruits.
This was a spirit-grade spiritual fruit called "Crimson Flame Spirit Peach."
It was valuable and could only be enjoyed by the offspring of princes and marquises and members of the royal family. Each one was worth a fortune.
Near the spiritual fruit garden, many servants and maids were in attendance.
These servants were hired by Chu Chen's parents' dying wishes to take care of the spiritual fruit garden. Chu Chen didn't know them at all!
"Young Master Chu Chen!"
"Miss Chu Chen has arrived!"
A group of servants bowed.
"Brother Chu Chen!"
Chu Yuxuan, wearing a white dress that fluttered, had a frosty face and a powerful aura.
As soon as she appeared before the servants, no one dared to look up at her, lowering their heads.
Chu Chen was also slightly taken aback.
Clearly, he hadn't expected Chu Yuxuan to come to the spiritual fruit garden.
"Brother Chu Chen, where have you been these past few days?
I heard you were captured by bad guys and sent to the cliff. Yuxuan was so worried."
Chu Yuxuan snorted softly and then asked with concern.
Chu Chen touched his nose.
"I was captured and taken to the cliff, where I encountered ferocious and bloodthirsty savage beasts. I was lucky to escape with my life."
He fabricated a lie, saying, "These past few days, I have been in seclusion to recover from my injuries and have not seen you."
"So that's how it is!" Chu Yuxuan breathed a sigh of relief.
Then, she seemed to sense something, and a look of confusion appeared on her pretty face.
"Strange... Your aura is so strong, you're already a master of the sixth level of martial arts!"
"Mm."
Chu Chen nodded, feigning composure.
"I took a Qi Gathering Pill a while ago, so my cultivation has been exceptionally smooth."
"Qi Gathering Pill?"
Chu Yuxuan's beautiful eyes widened. "My grandfather is reluctant to use it as a candy, yet it was given to you!"
Chu Chen smiled faintly, offering no explanation, and instead asked, "Sister Yuxuan, are you looking for me for something?"
"Of course!"
Chu Yuxuan pouted and said coquettishly, "Brother Chu Chen, you promised me you'd go out with me tomorrow."
"Uh, the thing I promised you..."
A look of embarrassment appeared on Chu Chen's face. "That... I've been practicing martial arts these past two days, so I forgot."
"Oh, I see." Chu Yuxuan nodded.
Then she added, "Brother Chu Chen, don't forget tomorrow."
"Don't worry," Chu Chen said with a smile.
After watching Chu Yuxuan leave, he withdrew his smile.
"Since that's the case..."
"Then I'll go explore the royal city."
...
The next morning.
Chu Chen changed into a blue robe, with an ancient sword hanging from his waist.
"Young Hero Chu Chen!"
The two guards bowed and greeted him.
Chu Chen nodded and walked towards the outside of the mansion.
"Is the young hero going out?"
"Is the young master going on a journey this time?"
The two guards looked at each other, both surprised.
This Young Master Chu Chen was the only son of the Madam of the family head!
The Madam of the family head had passed away early, and some people in the family were not friendly towards Chu Chen, with some even wanting to seize the position of family head!
Therefore, although these two guards were respectful, they were also somewhat fearful.
"Yes, I'm going to the royal city."
Chu Chen nodded slightly. The royal city.
It was the core area of the Great Qian Dynasty, with many martial arts cultivators and a gathering of powerful individuals!
"Young hero, this old servant advises you not to go."
"Although you are at the ninth level of Innate, you have no chance of winning against someone at the sixth level of martial arts!"
"Young hero..."
The guards blocked Chu Chen, pleading desperately.
But Chu Chen refused.
"Tell my father I'll be back soon." He dropped this sentence and leaped up, using his movement technique, and jumped onto the roof nearby.
"Alas... I hope the young master returns safely."
"Young Hero Chu Chen is the future hope of our great family. He must not have any accidents."
The two guards were worried.
They had been with Chu Chen for many years and knew how immense Chu Chen's potential was!
With just some time to settle, in due course.
Chu Chen would surely become a super expert renowned throughout the entire capital of Great Qian!
At the same time.
In another manor of the Chu family, the third young master of the Chu family, 'Chu Feng', was sitting in the courtyard, drinking and enjoying the scenery.
"Haha, this Chu Chen is, after all, just a country bumpkin who doesn't know my power!"
"A mere country bumpkin dares to contend with me, it's simply wishful thinking!"
Chu Feng tilted his head and drank a cup of wine, his face full of arrogance.
He was an outstanding figure among the direct descendants of the third generation.
At only fifteen years old.
He had already broken through to the fifth level of martial arts, and his cultivation had reached the seventh level of Innate!
The quality of his martial spirit had reached the fifth grade of Yellow Rank, and his talent was many times stronger than that of his peers!
He was confident.
With his cultivation and foundation, he was enough to crush all existences of the same generation. "Young master."
The butler hurried over and cupped his hands in greeting.
"What is it?" Chu Feng raised an eyebrow and asked.
"I just received news that the Great Qian royal family is holding a martial arts tea party.
They have invited the talented youths from various major forces to attend. You have also received an invitation, young master, right?"
"Yes, I received it, what's wrong?"
The butler hesitated slightly and slowly said, "Today, the royal city will send an envoy to the Chu family to propose marriage."
Propose marriage?
Hearing this word, Chu Feng's expression instantly changed, his eyes narrowed into a line, flashing with cold, sinister light!
Proposing marriage naturally referred to a marriage alliance!
"Heh heh..."
Chu Feng let out a mocking laugh and said, "Those damn royal family members are really calculating!"
"Young master, how should we respond?" the butler asked.
"I'm not in a hurry, I'll take my time."
Chu Feng sneered, "If the royal family wants a marriage alliance, they'll have to ask if I agree!"
...
"Brother Chu Chen, look here!"
On the street, Chu Yuxuan tugged at Chu Chen's sleeve and ran forward.
"That's the carriage of the Chu family's merchant house!" Chu Chen's gaze narrowed.
Because he noticed.
The Chu family's carriage was flying a golden banner.
This banner fluttered in the wind, inscribed with a "Chu" character in a flamboyant calligraphy.
"Chu family!"
"This is the shop my father opened!"
Chu Yuxuan said proudly, "The Chu family's industries are spread throughout the entire Chu imperial capital, with the Chu family merchant house having the largest scale of operations!"
"The Chu family merchant house is one of the most important industries of our Chu family!" She was very proud.
After all, Chu Chen was just a waste from a branch of the Chu family, unable to even learn a complete martial art.