118: Jiashen Rebellion

Logically speaking, the Lu family would not teach their own techniques; most people would only teach the principles of yesterday.

However, Lu Jin couldn't forget the San Yi Sect's events from back then and couldn't bear to see Reverse Life Threefold's Legacy cut off, so he chose a junior from the Lu family with good Heart-Nature to pass it on to.

Lu Lin was indeed talented, and perhaps truly suited for Reverse Life Threefold, as he was able to Cultivate Reverse Life Threefold to the second Realm at a young age.

Let alone just the second Realm, Lu Jin himself only reached this level in his entire life.

For Lu Lin to achieve this much was already extremely difficult; if it were truly possible, he could reach the third Realm, just like the Great Ying Immortal and Zuo Ruotong of yesteryear.

But now... he certainly seemed somewhat lacking in front of Lin Yuan.

Lin Yuan saw Lu Lin's readiness and didn't refuse, simply nodding.

"Since that's the case, then come."

Afterward, Lin Yuan and Lu Lin went to an open space.

On the sidelines, Lu Linglong and Ma Xianhong watched them, and Lu Linglong couldn't help but ask curiously:

"A'Zu, who do you think will win between the two of them?"

Ma Xianhong smiled.

"Up to this day, has this young lady ever seen Immortal Master Lin Yuan fail?"

Lu Linglong smiled upon hearing this.

"Immortal Master Lin Yuan is indeed very strong, but my cousin is not weak either."

Ma Xianhong shrugged.

"Since the young lady believes so, then let's wait and see."

...Meanwhile, in the study.

Lu Jin watched as everyone left, then leaned back in his chair.

"Kid... if you have something to ask me, just say it directly. This old man will certainly tell you everything I know."

Zhang Chulan immediately smiled.

"Elder Lu, you are straightforward! Well then, I want to know the list of the Thirty-Six Thieves and the origin of the Eight Wonders."

"Also, everything related to the Jiashen Rebellion, I hope you can tell me a thing or two."

Hearing Zhang Chulan say this, Lu Jin fell silent.

"Actually, there should have been nine creators of the Eight Wonders."

Zhang Chulan looked at Lu Jin, puzzled.

"Nine people? Then why are they called the Eight Wonders?"

Lu Jin took a sip of tea and said lightly:

"Kid... you should already know the first eight people. The ninth person was the Sect Head of Quanshin back then! Rootless Life!"

"That year was the Jiashen Year of the Ox. The list of the Thirty-Six Thieves was leaked, and eventually, the thirty-six people were besieged. Finally, these nine people gathered, and eventually comprehended the Eight Wonders. After each of them comprehended their respective techniques, they left individually."

"In the end, only Rootless Life remained, staying in place. No one knew whether Rootless Life had comprehended any other unique techniques."

Zhang Chulan scratched his head.

"So, the so-called Eight Wonders might not be eight, but nine Wonders?"

Lu Jin nodded.

"It's not impossible, but this Rootless Life's original methods were already incredibly bizarre. Even the Eight Wonders of that time were not inferior to his."

"Do you know? At that time, Rootless Life was recognized as the strongest in the world."

"What? The strongest in the world!? Even my grandmaster wasn't as good as him back then?"

"Hmph! Just the world's number one troublemaker."

Zhang Chulan narrowed his eyes.

"Rootless Life, that name is so strange. Is there such a surname?"

A flicker of anger flashed in Lu Jin's eyes.

"Rootless Life is the name he gave himself: carefree, without sentiment, without origin—that is Rootless Life."

"His methods had no Legacy; he formed his own style. Even his origins were mysterious; no one knew his background."

"But what was most notable was that he became the Sect Head of Quanshin! This position had been vacant for a hundred years, and those scattered madmen all became organized teams."

Zhang Chulan frowned.

"What kind of methods did this person possess to allow him to hold the position of Quanshin Sect Head?"

Lu Jin slowly said:

"The ability Rootless Life possessed was called Divine Light, which could destroy any method composed of Qi."

"For example, your Lightning Art and Golden Light Spell would instantly dissipate upon encountering his Divine Light. If you wanted to defeat him, you would need to suppress him with an absolutely overwhelming posture."

Zhang Chulan couldn't help but frown.

"This... why does this ability sound so familiar?"

What Sister Bao'er taught me should be the Source of Qi given to me by my grandfather, right? But why does it feel so much like Divine Light?

Lu Jin looked at Zhang Chulan with a playful expression.

"Chulan, Rootless Life's matter is something from the previous generation. Why are you asking about these things?"

Zhang Chulan forced a fawning smile.

"At that time, Lü Ci said my grandfather colluded with Quanshin demons. Was he referring to this person?"

"Is this Rootless Life essentially the initiator?"

Lu Jin nodded.

"Exactly... Now that you mention Rootless Life, it reminds me of a girl."

"This person was incredibly infatuated with Rootless Life at the time, even going so far as to join Quanshin, which caused quite a scandal back then."

"What was her name again... it seemed to be something like Jin Phoenix..."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Chulan's back instantly broke out in a cold sweat.

The old woman Chen Duo was ordered by Ma Xianhong to capture was named Mei Jin Phoenix!

It seems that the person behind Ma Xianhong, who took Mei Jin Phoenix, is likely connected to Rootless Life.

Xia Liuqing was completely smitten with Mei Jin Phoenix, and Mei Jin Phoenix was devoted to Rootless Life. The relationship between these three is truly complicated.

Zhang Chulan suddenly changed the subject and asked:

"By the way, Elder Lu, do you know about the Lu family's Mind-Plumbing Art?"

"Could you tell me about it?"

Lu Jin glanced at Zhang Chulan.

"Kid, I know you've put in a lot of effort. I did say I would tell you these things, but there's one point: if you don't want to die, I advise you not to meddle in the Lu family's affairs."

"You don't know how terrifying that mad dog of the Lu family truly is!"

Zhang Chulan's throat bobbed, a little nervous.

"This... Elder Lu... don't scare me... I'm already timid..."

Lu Jin waved his hand and explained:

"Not everyone is like Lin Yuan, who can suppress all heroes. I'll tell you the truth: if Lü Ci wanted to kill you, you would have been dead long ago."

"This person is extremely petty. As long as he believes you pose a threat to the Lu family, you absolutely won't survive, unless you can have Lin Yuan stay by your side twenty-four hours a day."

"Regarding the Lu family's matters, after I tell you, you are not allowed to ask anyone else. Once a person with ulterior motives tells Lü Ci, you can just wait for death."

Zhang Chulan immediately nodded like a pecking chick.

"Understood... I understand... Elder Lu."

"First of all, Mind-Plumbing Art is definitely not an ancestral Legacy of the Lu family. They only Acquired Mind-Plumbing Art after the Jiashen Rebellion."

"However, Mind-Plumbing Art is indeed an Innate ability, not an Acquired Cultivation Technique."

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