8: Chapter 8: The power of returning the old is unpredictable, and the nature of planting the new is treacherous.

As Lu Chen achieved Major Achievement in the Pure Yang Boundless Art, he became even more aware of the drawbacks of the Star-Sucking Great Method.

Without a Cultivation Technique like the Muscle-Tendon Changing Classic to resolve them, the hidden dangers of the Star-Sucking Great Method were significant.

Inside his body now, there were clearly three strands of True Qi; even the Internal Energy from the Pure Yang Art, despite being from the same source, was distinctly separated.

Lu Chen thought to himself, "This Star-Sucking Great Method really does have flaws. Before mastering the Muscle-Tendon Changing Classic, it's better to use it sparingly."

He also discovered that the Internal Energy absorbed from Zhang Cuishan was not even one-third of what he had Cultivated himself, while the Internal Energy from Yin Susu was even weaker.

"In that case, keeping it is useless," Lu Chen thought. "Besides, I need a target for actual combat practice, don't I?"

Thinking of this, Lu Chen walked up to Zhang Cuishan. Looking at his anger-filled eyes, a playful smile curled at the corner of his mouth.

"Hero Zhang the Fifth, I have good news for you." Lu Chen unsealed Zhang Cuishan's Muteness Acupoint and spoke calmly.

"What good news?" Zhang Cuishan looked at Lu Chen, his tone full of distrust.

"I unintentionally absorbed some Internal Energy from your body," Lu Chen said indifferently. "However, I have now decided to return it to you."

Hearing Lu Chen's words, Zhang Cuishan snapped his head up. He looked at Lu Chen, his eyes filled with disbelief. "You... what did you say? You're going to return the Internal Energy to me?"

"Correct." Lu Chen nodded. "After all, it originally belonged to you."

Stormy waves surged in Zhang Cuishan's heart. He couldn't believe his ears. The Internal Energy he had painstakingly Cultivated for nearly twenty years could actually be recovered!

For him, this was simply a massive surprise!

"You... you're really going to return the Internal Energy to me?" Zhang Cuishan's voice trembled slightly. He couldn't believe Lu Chen would return it so easily.

"Of course." Lu Chen's mouth curled into a confident smile. "I, Lu Chen, never deign to take advantage of others."

Listening to Lu Chen, Zhang Cuishan's shock was beyond words.

He looked at Lu Chen with suspicion and vigilance. He didn't know what Lu Chen was planning, but regardless, recovering his Internal Energy was a huge surprise!

"You... what exactly do you want?" Zhang Cuishan asked cautiously.

"What do I want?" Lu Chen's smile grew playful. "Soon, you will know."

Lu Chen sat cross-legged and closed his eyes.

He pressed both palms against Zhang Cuishan's back.

With a thought, the Pure Yang Internal Energy belonging to Zhang Cuishan began to surge from his body as if summoned.

Strands of refined Pure Yang Internal Energy, like golden threads, gushed out from his palms.

They merged into Zhang Cuishan's body.

As the golden light merged, Zhang Cuishan's body began to change.

His originally weak body began to regain strength, his complexion turned ruddy, and refined Pure Yang Internal Energy began to gather in his Dantian.

He felt his Internal Energy rapidly recovering!

Zhang Cuishan's body trembled with excitement.

He had originally thought that once his Internal Energy was absorbed by Lu Chen, it could never be recovered. He hadn't expected Lu Chen to actually return it, and so thoroughly!

Feeling the revival of power in his body, Zhang Cuishan's gaze toward Lu Chen changed from fear and hatred to shock and awe.

Lu Chen slowly opened his eyes and looked at Zhang Cuishan with a faint smile.

"Well, Hero Zhang the Fifth, how do you feel?" Lu Chen asked calmly.

"My... my Internal Energy..." Zhang Cuishan was too excited to speak. Feeling the surging power within him, his heart was filled with joy and shock. "You... you really returned it to me!"

"I said there was a misunderstanding between us. My Xiaoyao Sect never deigns to take advantage of others," Lu Chen said indifferently. "This Internal Energy belonged to you; I am merely returning it to its rightful owner."

"The reason I had you leave behind Wudang Ultimate Techniques was as punishment for intruding into my Xiaoyao Sect's Forbidden Ground."

"You, come here..." Seeing Lu Chen return Zhang Cuishan's Internal Energy, Yin Susu's heart also stirred. She looked at Lu Chen with a trace of inexplicable emotion.

"If you tell me to come over and I do, wouldn't I lose Face?" Lu Chen looked at Yin Susu with a playful smile.

"Why did you return Hero Zhang the Fifth's Internal Energy but not mine?" Yin Susu looked at Lu Chen with a hint of resentment.

"You're from the Heavenly Eagle Sect, aren't you?" Lu Chen looked at Yin Susu with a hint of mockery. "The Jianghu calls you a Demon Cult, right? If I return your Internal Energy and let you continue doing evil, wouldn't that be aiding a tyrant?"

"Brother, since you've returned my Internal Energy, please return Miss Yin's as well. After all, she also handed over her Cultivation Technique," Zhang Cuishan said sincerely.

"Hero Zhang the Fifth, I didn't expect you to be so generous with someone else's efforts," Lu Chen said with a cold sneer.

"I wonder what your Master, Daoist Master Zhang Sanfeng, would think if he knew you were associating with a Demon Cult enchantress?"

"Your Six Great Sects and the Demon Cult are irreconcilable. I didn't expect you to collude with this enchantress; it simply ruins the reputation of the Wudang Sect!"

"You're the enchantress! Your whole family are enchantresses!" Yin Susu roared upon hearing Lu Chen's words.

"Shut up!" Lu Chen's eyes turned cold, and a powerful Aura instantly pressed down on Yin Susu. "When men are talking, women shouldn't interrupt! There are some things you wouldn't want Hero Zhang the Fifth to know, right?"

Yin Susu's Face turned pale instantly. She glared at Lu Chen but could only close her mouth helplessly.

"Hero Zhang the Fifth, you should take a good look at this Demon Cult enchantress's true Face!" Lu Chen turned to Zhang Cuishan, his voice full of provocation. "Being with her will only lead to your ruin and infamy for ten thousand years!"

"Furthermore, I can tell you that one can leave this Mystic Ice Island!" Lu Chen looked at Zhang Cuishan.

He continued, "Once you and this enchantress return to the Central Plains, only death awaits you! Not only will the Demon Cult not let you go, but the Six Great Sects will also view you as enemies!"

Every one of Lu Chen's words was like a sharp knife piercing Zhang Cuishan's heart.

He looked at Yin Susu, his eyes filled with hesitation and struggle.

Seeing Zhang Cuishan's indecisiveness, Lu Chen was filled with triumph. He knew he had achieved his goal.

He not only wanted Zhang Cuishan's martial arts but also his submission!

After all, this woman was his; he absolutely wouldn't allow Zhang Cuishan to have designs on her!

Lu Chen looked at Zhang Cuishan with a playful smile. He knew he had successfully planted a seed of doubt in Zhang Cuishan's heart.

"This... what should be done..." Zhang Cuishan looked lost, his eyes filled with confusion. He looked at Lu Chen, then at Yin Susu, his heart full of bewilderment and hesitation.