Chapter 191 - 142: Wei Hex
Lu Changfeng supported Lin Erfeng’s policies.
The other great Demon Sects were also filled with proud and unruly individuals.
Not a single one was willing to bow down. They all approved of Lin Erfeng’s methods, each believing they would never be defeated by another.
Therefore, after receiving Lu Changfeng’s approval, Lin Erfeng had already begun organizing the first Holy Sect Martial Arts Exchange Tournament.
The results and rankings from this tournament would be used to decide the new Nine Great Demon Sects.
The specific rules were still being refined. Every few days, Lin Erfeng would communicate with Lu Changfeng by letter to discuss the details.
Lu Changfeng estimated that the positions of the Demon Sects wouldn’t change much.
With the preferential allocation of resources, the overall strength of the current Eight Great Demon Sects was still advancing by leaps and bounds.
The other Sects had either fled here as refugees or had already abandoned their headquarters.
It would not be easy for them to defeat the current Eight Great Demon Sects and become new ones.
After some playful dalliance with the two women, Lu Changfeng went to the Cultivation Chamber.
He still hadn’t fused with the Heroic Root Bone he had copied from Bai Yimeng.
Inside the Cultivation Chamber, Lu Changfeng sat cross-legged.
"Interface, fuse them."
Lu Changfeng immediately felt a mysterious energy surge into his body.
As the energy began to reform his Root Bone, Lu Changfeng found that the Heaven and Earth Primordial Energy around him was growing increasingly dense.
With his eyes closed, he could use a special sense to keenly perceive that the concentration of Heaven and Earth Primordial Energy around him had more than doubled!
Wisps of gray, mist-like gas flew toward Lu Changfeng as if he were alluring honey!
A few moments later, the transfer was complete. The interface indicated that the completeness of the Heroic Root Bone had reached 88%.
’With this concentration of Heaven and Earth Primordial Energy, my cultivation speed will at least double again.’
’This trip to Jiangzhou Prefecture was worth it just for copying this Heroic Root Bone.’
...
「In the afternoon.」
Lu Changfeng strolled slowly through the streets of Qin City.
Arriving at an alley, Lu Changfeng saw a familiar sign.
[Yicao Hall].
Lu Changfeng stepped forward.
KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK.
He knocked on the door of the shop.
Behind the counter, Wei Chun looked up and saw a familiar, handsome young man.
"Ah! Master Lu!"
"Haha!"
Wei Chun walked out from behind the counter. Upon seeing Lu Changfeng, a genuine, heartfelt smile broke out on his face.
"Doctor Wei, you’re still as spry as ever. Why haven’t you hired a few clerks?" Lu Changfeng asked as he sat down inside the shop.
Wei Chun sat down across from him and began to brew tea. "I only just took over the shop, so I haven’t had time to hire anyone yet."
"Oh, and I must also thank Lady Zhu for her help. Otherwise, taking over this shop would have cost me much more."
Lu Changfeng waved his hand slightly, indicating there was no need to say more. "Right, I heard your grandson came with you. Where is he?" he asked casually.
Wei Chun poured Lu Changfeng a cup of tea. "That boy... he’s probably out practicing his Martial Arts again."
"He heard that your Changle Martial Arts Hall has reopened in Qin City, so he rushed over."
"Master Lu, is the Changle Martial Arts Hall in Qin City connected to you?"
Lu Changfeng nodded. "Yes, the Changle Martial Arts Hall has indeed reopened. My disciple, Han Fan, is currently managing it. I’ve given him full operational control of the Martial Arts Hall."
Han Fan had proven himself worthy, having advanced to the Tendon Transformation Realm at the beginning of the year.
He had also accepted a few grand-disciples with decent Talent on Lu Changfeng’s behalf, ensuring the Martial Arts Hall’s legacy continued.
"That’s good to hear. I was worried my boy had been tricked," Wei Chun laughed.
Just then, a tall figure stepped in from outside the shop.
"See? This boy is my grandson, Wei He," Wei Chun said, pointing to the newcomer.
"He’er, come and greet Master Lu!"
The young man turned around. He had a resolute face and looked to be about seventeen or eighteen.
Hearing Wei Chun’s words, he immediately came before Lu Changfeng and gave a slight bow. "Greetings, Master Lu!"
"Yes, no need for formalities."
Lu Changfeng said softly, instinctively opening Wei He’s interface.
One look, and Lu Changfeng’s gaze froze.
Name: Wei He
Root Bone: ??? (Fusing)
Talent: ??? (Fusing)
Bloodline Talent: [Ancient Chaos Demon Dragon 45%, (Ancient Level Demon Fiend Bloodline)]
’An Ancient Level Demon Fiend Bloodline?’
’Does an Ancient Level Demon Fiend Bloodline even exist in the Profound Realm right now?’
Lu Changfeng clearly remembered that the Giant Elephant Woman with the Earth Spirit Root Bone at the bottom of Fengtian Lake only had an Ancient Level bloodline.
’What does it mean for his Root Bone and Talent to be fusing?’
’This kid has a secret.’
’Could he have been possessed?’
’To uncover this person’s secrets, I’ll have to copy his Demon Fiend Bloodline Talent. Only then will I know more.’
’If I make a move now, I wonder if I can take him down?’
Lu Changfeng thought it over. Seeing Wei He’s respectful demeanor, he decided to wait for now.
’Anyway, he’s living in Qin City right now. I can just drop by from time to time to see how this Wei He changes.’
Lu Changfeng’s expression remained impassive. "Not bad, young man. What Realm has your cultivation reached?"
Wei He replied, "Master Lu, I am currently at the Blood Forging Realm Fourth Level."
Lu Changfeng nodded. "The Blood Forging Realm... what you lack most should be this..."
Lu Changfeng reached into his robes and took out a pack of Exotic Beast Meat.
Lu Changfeng kept a little bit of everything in his Ba Snake Space.
This was the perfect time to use some.
Wei He’s eyes lit up. He was truly lacking resources. Exotic Beast Meat was too expensive for him right now; he almost never got to eat it during his daily cultivation.
At this rate, he had no idea how long it would take to break through to the Tendon Transformation Realm.
Just as Wei He was about to accept it, Wei Chun slapped the back of his hand.
"We can’t accept a reward we haven’t earned! Master Lu, you’ve already helped us so much!" Wei Chun said.
Lu Changfeng placed the Exotic Beast Meat on the table. "Haha, Old Wei, don’t be so quick to refuse. Wei He was once considered my disciple. What’s wrong with a master giving his disciple some cultivation resources?! Wei He, don’t listen to your grandfather’s nonsense."
After putting down the Exotic Beast Meat, Lu Changfeng stood up. "Alright, I have other things to do today, so I’ll be leaving. I’ll drop by again another day."
"Ah, look at this... Alright then. Master Lu, please come by anytime. Yicao Hall always welcomes you for tea," Wei Chun said, personally rising to see him off.
He walked Lu Changfeng out of the apothecary.
Before leaving, Lu Changfeng glanced discreetly at Wei He inside the shop.
The boy was staring at the Exotic Beast Meat on the table with an expression of intense longing.
’Seeing this, Lu Changfeng shook his head inwardly. He looks exactly like a poor kid. It doesn’t seem like an act. Could it be that Wei He wasn’t possessed, but is actually a prodigy of heaven-sent talent?’
Carrying this unsolved mystery with him, Lu Changfeng weaved through the crowd and soon disappeared from Wei Chun’s sight.
"You boy..." Wei Chun returned to the shop and pointed at Wei He, speechless. However, he also knew how valuable Exotic Beast Meat was, and its importance to a Blood Forging Martial Artist.
It was only natural for his grandson to desire it.
Wei He feigned ignorance, hugged the Exotic Beast Meat, and went to the back courtyard.
’Phew, I’ve finally established a connection with Lu Changfeng.’
’In the future, I’ll reveal some of my Root Bone and Talent to entice him into taking me as his Disciple.’
’That way, I can gradually work my way into the upper echelons of the Saint Demon Sect.’
’With my natural aptitude, it’s not impossible for me to become the next Saint Master.’
’Once I reach that point, I can truly be considered carefree in this world!’
’Haha, Yang Jingtian, you’d never have imagined this, would you? After your death, I’m actually going to join your Sect!’
Wei He’s face was filled with complex emotion.
Three hundred years ago, when he first entered the Profound Realm from the Outer Realm, he sensed the Heaven and Earth Primordial Energy within it.
He thought he had found a treasure land and that, with his power, he could unify the world!
Unexpectedly, he had only just arrived when the powerhouses of this world sensed his presence.
How could ordinary experts be his match? Wei He dispatched them with ease.
Until Yang Jingtian appeared.
That man walked the pure path of Martial Arts. He had no Demon Fiend Bloodline, yet a single slash of his blade was terrifyingly powerful!
After wandering the Outer Realm for many years, his Realm having fallen, Wei He was shocked to find himself at a disadvantage.
After a world-shaking battle, although he had exhausted Yang Jingtian, Wei He was also forced to feign death.
His Demon Fiend Bloodline was of the Ancient Level; even if his body died, his soul would not perish. For three hundred years, his soul drifted through the Profound Realm.
Once his Soul Power recovered, he chose Wei He’s body to achieve Rebirth.
Now, reborn, he was both the ’Domain-Breaker’ and Wei He. There was no difference between them.