123: Luo Yu

“Senior Brother Luo is here,” Chi Yu said.

Xu Sanyan stood up and looked, a person walked in from the side door, with a kind face, looking to be around thirty years old, wearing a purple short shirt, with his hands clasped behind his back, walking with steady steps, exuding an extraordinary Aura.

“Junior Brother Xu Sanyan greets Senior Brother Luo,” Xu Sanyan cupped his hands.

Senior Brother Luo waved his hand, a smile on his face, “Haha, we are all family, no need to be polite, sit.”

“Thank you, Senior Brother Luo.”

Luo Yu waved his hand, and the ten maids withdrew, leaving only the three of them.

“Where is Junior Brother from?” Luo Yu asked with a smile.

“A remote place, Senior Brother Luo might not have heard of it.”

“Hmm…”

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Luo Yu got straight to the point, “May I presumptuously ask, what is Junior Brother Xu’s Cultivation and what Spells is he good at?”

Chi Yu chuckled, “Junior Brother Xu is quite extraordinary, he has a mid-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivation.”

“Oh?” Luo Yu’s heart lit up with joy. The higher the Cultivation of those around him, the greater their help to him. Gaining a mid-stage Foundation Establishment combatant for free was naturally a cause for happiness.

“Senior Brother Chi overpraises me, I merely had a lucky Breakthrough. As for what I’m good at…”

Xu Sanyan pondered for a moment. He decided not to reveal his Divine Soul Spell for now, as it was an excellent method for ambushing others.

“My Physical Body Cultivation is still somewhat presentable, and I also have a summoning Spell.”

“May I witness it?”

Luo Yu’s expression turned serious, and he repeatedly said, “It’s not that I don’t trust Junior Brother, but we will be fighting side by side next month, so it’s better to get acquainted for better cooperation.”

“No problem, Senior Brother, please observe.” Xu Sanyan circulated his magical power, and a mass of black mist boiled behind him, a figure slowly emerged, it was indeed the Blood Demon.

“The Blood Demon Corpse Refining Method?” Chi Yu said.

Luo Yu nodded, apparently recognizing it as well.

This Spell originated from the Blood Refinement Lineage of the Tongxin Demon Sect, and many Cultivators practiced it, so they naturally recognized it. However, where did he obtain the Blood Demon’s Physical Body?

So Chi Yu pointed at the Blood Demon and asked, “May I ask where Junior Brother obtained…”

Xu Sanyan’s eyes dimmed, “This is my family’s Old Ancestor. In his early years, he was a Disciple of the Saint Sect. In his later years, he returned home to pass on the Legacy and expand the family. His unfilial descendants have not allowed the Old Ancestor to rest in peace…”

This was the Maa Family Old Ancestor, Xu Sanyan was temporarily borrowing his name.

Chi Yu comforted him, “Junior Brother, you are mistaken. Our ancestors can still protect their descendants after a hundred years. Even if they knew, they would feel comforted.”

Xu Sanyan inwardly chuckled, wondering if the Maa Family Old Ancestor would feel comforted seeing all his descendants neatly lined up before him.

Luo Yu spoke, “I observe that Junior Brother’s Blood Demon seems somewhat lacking in strength. Has it not been nurtured?”

“Eh? It can be nurtured?” Xu Sanyan was stunned.

“You didn’t know?” Luo Yu was also confused.

“The Cultivation Technique is incomplete…”

“I understand.”

Luo Yu nodded, and after a moment of thought, said, “This method is most proficient in the Blood Refinement Lineage. I remember that it can also be exchanged for merit points in the Affairs Hall. Tomorrow, I will send someone to deliver the nurturing method to you, as a welcoming gift.”

Xu Sanyan’s face lit up with joy, and he quickly thanked him, “Thank you, Senior Brother.”

He had always been unreserved when it came to such freebies.

“No need to be a stranger,” Luo Yu waved his hand, as if such a matter was trivial to him.

Chi Yu knew it was his turn to speak well of him, “Junior Brother Xu, you see? I didn’t lie to you. Senior Brother Luo is always generous to his own people. As long as you work diligently, Senior Brother Luo will not treat you unfairly.”

“Eh~~”

“Why talk about this, we are all family.”

Luo Yu looked indifferent, but inwardly he was very satisfied with Chi Yu’s words. Saying such words to win people’s hearts had completely different effects when said by oneself compared to others.

Among his subordinates, Chi Yu was the most adept at dealing with people. He handled matters big and small impeccably, was articulate, and knew when to advance and retreat, which was very pleasing. If he became the Saint, Chi Yu would definitely be one of the five chosen.

Xu Sanyan was full of gratitude, but he didn’t show it too much. He couldn’t possibly bare his heart and swear loyalty to the death just for this small benefit, could he?

They were no longer children; no one could fool anyone. Although Chi Yu and Luo Yu looked young, their actual ages combined were over a hundred years. What could they not see through?

“Junior Brother just said he’s also skilled in Body Refining? Could you demonstrate it?” Chi Yu inquired.

“Alright, how should I demonstrate it?” Xu Sanyan looked around.

Luo Yu thought for a moment, then took out a palm-sized stone figure from his Storage Pouch and introduced it to Xu Sanyan,

“This object is called Stone General. It is forged from seven spiritual materials such as lightning-struck stone and profound steel. Its Physical Body is incredibly tough, comparable to a Foundation Establishment Completion Cultivator, but it cannot use Spells. How about Junior Brother competes with it using only his Physical Body?”

Then, to reassure Xu Sanyan, he said, “Junior Brother, don’t worry, I will control it to only defend and not attack, I will absolutely not harm you in the slightest.”

“Haha, Senior Brother Luo can attack with full force. Junior Brother has quite some experience in Body Refining,” Xu Sanyan said with a smile.

His Physical Body had been tempered by heaven and earth treasures, consuming countless lives before and after, making it incredibly tough. Dealing with a mere inanimate object, he had no fear whatsoever.

Not to mention a mere Stone General, even if Luo Yu personally entered the fray, Xu Sanyan wouldn’t be afraid.

Luo Yu didn’t know Xu Sanyan’s thoughts, but seeing his confidence, he couldn’t help but feel happy. “Good! Then I shall witness Junior Brother’s skill.”

With that, Luo Yu injected his magical power into the stone figure, and the Stone General instantly grew larger, nearly a foot tall. Its joints were wrapped in fine steel, appearing stiff, but in fact, it was exceptionally flexible.

In the courtyard, Xu Sanyan and the Stone General stood facing each other. Luo Yu loudly called out, “Junior Brother, be careful.”

With that, the Stone General suddenly charged forward, its massive fist bringing with it a fierce wind, striking heavily towards Xu Sanyan’s head.

Luo Yu still held back his strength, not letting the Stone General use its full power. This Xu Sanyan was a helper for him to contend for the Saint position, and injuring him would not be good.

Xu Sanyan’s eyes narrowed. The fist was almost upon him, yet he remained motionless, as if he had been scared silly.

Chi Yu’s hand, which was fanning himself with a palm-leaf fan, paused slightly. Could it be that this person lacked the courage to fight?

Luo Yu was also a bit disappointed, but he still controlled the Stone General to further reduce its strength.

Suddenly, Xu Sanyan moved. His right hand, moving later, arrived first, a fleshy palm pressing against the Stone General’s massive fist. Compared to each other, they looked like a child and a strong adult man.

“Bang!”

Qi waves surged, stirring up the sand on the ground, blowing Xu Sanyan’s robes high. Looking not far away, the stone table was swept by the Qi waves and fell to the ground with a crash.

Xu Sanyan was like a towering tree rooted in the earth, his feet unmoving, his body still straight, his expression still calm, seemingly effortlessly.

“Good!”

Luo Yu’s expression was overjoyed, and he couldn’t help but shout out loud. With this person’s help, his chances of winning increased by another point!

The Stone General’s strength in its hands gradually increased, and Xu Sanyan also slowly became more serious. Luo Yu, on the other hand, became increasingly delighted. He had already maximized the Stone General’s strength, yet Junior Brother Xu could still withstand it!

This was still without manifesting the power of his Dao Physical Body. If he were to manifest his Dao Physical Body, his strength would surely increase by several more folds.

Although Xu Sanyan appeared to be struggling, he was not using his full strength. This Stone General was indeed a treasure, as it managed to force him to use eighty percent of his strength.