50: Chapter 50 Prodigy, I Need Your Help in My Cultivation

[Just as Chu Sheng spoke, a sigh echoed from within the mountain gate.]

["Young man, you have quite a big mouth."]

[Before the voice had even faded, a giant hand reached out from the hall.]

[Chu Sheng felt the surrounding space instantly freeze.]

[First punch.]

[He flew back thirty feet, the qing feng sword slipping from his hand.]

[Second punch.]

[He was plastered against the sect's archway, so stuck he couldn't even be pried off.]

[Third punch.]

[...It didn't land. The old man pulled back his hand and stood before him with his hands behind his back, looking at him with a smile.]

["Young people shouldn't be so arrogant."]

[Chu Sheng lay prone on the ground, spitting out a mouthful of mud: "I... I can't be arrogant anymore."]

Chu Sheng watched this scene, the corners of his mouth twitching.

That was truly reckless, but he probably won't die.

[The old man laughed.]

["Interesting, a Sword Body? Qi Induction Fourth Grade, and you're the first to dare utter such harsh words in front of the Qinglan Sect mountain gate."]

[The old man stroked his beard, "However, since you dared to come, you must have a recommender, right? The Qinglan Sect isn't a place just anyone can enter."]

[Chu Sheng's heart stirred as he remembered the recommendation letter Han Li had given him in his Storage Pouch.]

["This disciple was recommended. This disciple didn't know the rules and thought the Qinglan Sect only looked at ability rather than background, which is why I spoke so arrogantly..."]

[The old man took the letter, glanced at it, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.]

["Han Li? The nephew of the Second Elder of the Hall of Punishments?"]

[He looked at Chu Sheng with a meaningful gaze, "The Second Elder sent you?"]

["This disciple does not know any Second Elder. Attendant Han said this was an opportunity, so this disciple came."]

Chu Sheng's eyes lit up: This move of shifting the blame was played beautifully!

Han Li wanted to set me up, so I'll drag his uncle down with me.

If the Sect Master accepts this letter, the Second Elder's side will definitely be unable to sit still.

In the next simulation, if I encounter a similar situation, I can use this method of using an opponent's strength against them more often; it's much better than facing it head-on myself.

[The old man laughed heartily and tucked the letter into his sleeve: "Interesting, interesting. My Sect Masters Lineage lacks a Named Disciple to tend the fires. Are you willing?"]

[Chu Sheng's eyes lit up. He struggled to climb up and bowed with his hands clasped.]

["This disciple is willing!"]

Seeing this scene, Chu Sheng waved his hand.

"A real man knows when to yield and when to stand tall. What does the Attendant Chu in the simulation have to do with me, Chu Sheng?"

[Just like that, Chu Sheng muddled his way into becoming a Named Disciple of the Sect Masters Lineage.]

[Only later did he learn that this smiling old man was the Sect Master of the Qinglan Sect.]

[A powerhouse at the Transformation into Truth Stage, the peak of the True Condensation Realm, only one step away from the Spirit Sea.]

Condensing True Essence is also divided into three stages.

Essence Gathering Realm: True Qi changes from dispersed to solid.

True Firmament: True Qi stabilizes and can leave the body.

True Transformation Realm: True Qi condenses as if it were material, preparing to open the sea.

The old man stands at the peak of the third stage. If everyone in the Qinglan Sect who could fight were to team up, they wouldn't be enough for him to crush with one hand.

Even more coincidentally, this Sect Master was also a troublemaker in his youth. It's said that he used to roam the world with a sword, cutting down anyone he didn't like.

Only as he grew older did he restrain his sharpness and become more amiable.

Chu Sheng thought thoughtfully: So the Sect Master started as a sword cultivator. No wonder he appreciates this kind of arrogance.

In the next simulation, if I want to cling to a powerful thigh, I can be even more arrogant.

But this time, it was a lucky break; just good fortune.

[As the news spread, the face of the Second Elder of the Hall of Punishments turned ashen.]

[He had originally made arrangements to take 'good care' of Chu Sheng once he joined the Hall of Punishments. But the result was that this fellow directly became the Sect Master's Named Disciple?]

["This little beast..." The Second Elder gritted his teeth, yet he was helpless.]

["Forget it, let's wait and see for now."]

Chu Sheng sneered:

Wait and see? Once I deal with that great demon, you're next.

However, the Second Elder's reaction reminded me that in the next simulation, I should set the stage even earlier. It would be best if the enemy didn't even have a chance to wait and see.

[A few days later, Chu Sheng encountered an acquaintance in the sect.]

[Lin Bufan.]

[This Big Young Master of the Lin family was still dressed in green robes, with an ethereal temperament. He nodded slightly upon seeing him.]

["Attendant Chu."]

[Chu Sheng clasped his hands: "Big Young Master."]

[Lin Bufan glanced at him and said indifferently, "I heard you uttered harsh words at the mountain gate and were knocked down by the Sect Master in three punches?"]

[Chu Sheng's mouth twitched: "The Big Young Master's news is truly well-informed."]

[Lin Bufan: "Your courage is commendable, but you're a bit foolish."]

[Chu Sheng: "..."]

[This brother-in-law of mine is still so cold and aloof.]

["I will look after the Lin family's side. This is a map of the sect; you can cultivate here with peace of mind."]

[Chu Sheng felt a warmth in his heart and thanked him solemnly.]

Lin Bufan is someone worth knowing; he really shows up when things happen.

I should build a better relationship with him; perhaps he could save my life at a critical moment.

Moreover, his status in the Lin family is not low. With him looking after the rear, I can let loose and cause trouble.

[That night, while Chu Sheng was meditating, there was a sudden movement from his Storage Pouch.]

[His heart skipped a beat, and he quickly took out the demon refining pot.]

[The pot's body was slightly hot.]

[The direction—Danxia Peak.]

[That great demon is right beneath Danxia Peak.]

[Triggered a key choice: Do you want to go to Danxia Peak to subdue the great demon?]

[Yes / No]

Chu Sheng looked at this option and fell into deep thought.

Subduing a great demon... is a bit risky.

He is currently at Qi Induction Fourth Grade. With the Sword Saint trait, he can barely clash with those at the Late Stage Yin Qi.

But the True Condensation Realm is an existence on another level.

Although that great demon is heavily injured, its realm is still there. If they truly fought, he wouldn't even be able to withstand a single move.

But great wealth is found in danger.

The demon refining pot is an earth rank magic treasure specifically designed to suppress demon beasts.

If he can subdue that great demon, it would be like having an extra True Condensation Realm thug.

When that time comes, Elder Zhou, Elder Liu, and the Second Elder will all have to step aside.

He quickly opened the trait interface.

[Current main slots: Sword Saint (Purple), Duobao Heavenly Venerable (Red)]

[Standby slot: Strong Luck (Purple)]

[Do you want to switch traits?]

[Switch Sword Saint → Strong Luck.]

Chu Sheng clicked confirm without hesitation.

No matter how fierce the Sword Saint is, he can't beat a True Condensation expert.

Better to gamble on Strong Luck. What if I get lucky?

He suddenly thought of something: In the next simulation, if I'm going to do something like this again, I'd better prepare some life-saving items in advance.

Strong Luck isn't omnipotent. If I'm unlucky, I'll really be finished.

[Trait switch complete. Current main slots: Strong Luck (Purple), Duobao Heavenly Venerable (Red). Standby slot: Sword Saint (Purple).]

[On a dark and windy night, Chu Sheng changed into night-traveling clothes and silently crept toward Danxia Peak.]

[Chu Sheng proceeded without any obstacles and successfully sneaked into Elder Zhou's Alchemy Room.]

[The Alchemy Room was filled with the fragrance of medicine. Elder Zhou was slumped by the alchemy furnace, sleeping soundly.]

[Moonlight spilled through the window lattice onto her face. That face was breathtakingly beautiful, making it impossible to tell she was a femme fatale.]

[Chu Sheng watched silently for three seconds.]

She really is good-looking, but her heart is black.

Must beware of her beauty trap; women like this are the best at deceiving people.

Moreover, since she can raise a great demon on Danxia Peak, her methods are certainly not simple. I must be on guard in advance.

["Luckily I brought Strong Luck, otherwise if this woman had set a Restriction, I would have been done for here."]

[He took a deep breath and pushed open the secret passage door, and a cold, fishy wind blew against his face.]

[Looking back at the sleeping Elder Zhou, a cold smile appeared on the corner of Chu Sheng's mouth.]

["Monster, I'll have you help me cultivate."]

[With that, he leaped into the darkness.]