Chapter 9: Shine that Others Fear
Chu Shanhe was sitting on a chair, in front of him was little Chu Xinghe training with the sword, there was a satisfied smile on Chu Shanhe's face as he looked at his hardworking son with pride.
Chu Xinghe is now regarded as the number one genius amongst his peers, he wields his sword and swings it at his rivals with ease. Fighting cultivators a level above his, defeating them with one move.
Chu Shanhe even personally teaches Chu Xinghe and this is a privilege that not even his little brother receives. It can be seen that Chu Shanhe had invested a lot on Chu Xinghe, even most of the family resources are focused on him.
The only thing he is worried about is Yun Tianhe's granddaughter. Yun Yao. She was not different from Chu Xinghe and can also fight cultivators above her level, but instead of one level, she jumps two levels.
With the strange cultivation technique that lets her summon a bolt of orange lightning that is really powerful. He had already investigated it and found out that, no one in the Yun Sect knew where she got that cultivation technique.
He can only think that she found it in ancient ruins, it may be an inheritance to some experts in the past. But their family is also not simple, they also possess a bit of history and the Chu family had already existed for a long time already.
Their inherited cultivation technique, the ((Soul Sword Secret Art)) is said to be a remnant from an ancient cultivation technique, it was the lifeblood of Chu family and their most priceless treasure.
With this technique, they manage to stand on top in Central State with their swords, from it, it can be seen just how strong this cultivation technique is.
As he was enjoying the view of his son training, a servant suddenly came barging in as he was breathing really hard. It could be seen that he seems to be in a hurry which means something big has happened.
"Family Head!" the servant bowed in front of Chu Shanhe.
Chu Shanhe knitted his eyebrows, though he doesn't like to be disturb when he teaches Chu Xinghe cultivation, from the looks of the servant, something big must have really happened for him to came barging in like this.
"What is it?" He spoke calmly but his voice was very sharp that it made the hairs on the poor servant's body stood up in fear.
The servant opened his mouth with difficulty as he spoke stutteringly, "Y-Yun Weizhi is a cultivator!"
Those words struck like thunder as Chu Shanhe froze on the spot.
Which Yun Weizhi? Is there even other Yun Weizhi in the Central State? But if that is true, then this news means something really big will change in the Central State.
Everyone in Central State City knows that Yun Weizhi is the youngest scholar they had ever seen in history. Not because of his potential to be one but because he is already one.
He knows a lot at such a young age, they even say that if he could cultivate, then he could probably refine weapons and pills, write talismans and arrays, or even cultivate really fast.
Now that they knew that he could actually cultivate, they need to raise Chu Xinghe's prestige now before Yun Weizhi surpasses them in cultivation.
"Go release a proclamation that the Chu family will host a martial competition and every youth in the city are invited to participate. The prize for the champion will be a level 5 Elixer that can help increase cultivation by one level." Chu Shanhe said.
He then spoke in a low voice, "Specifically invite Yun Weizhi, Yun Yao, Ye Tianlang, and Luo Xianglong."
"Yes, Family Head!" The servant dared not to question why Chu Shanhe was suddenly hosting a competition which is really unlike the Chu family.
Chu Shanhe had also no idea why he was even doing this, he just knew that Yun Weizhi is full of trouble.
***
At the Ye family mansion…
"Hmm. So Shanhe has made a move already huh?" Ye Wudao rubbed his chin as he fell in deep thought.
Not far away from him was Ye Tianlang training their inherited cultivation technique ((Monster Wolf Transformation)). It can help them transform into their source spirit which is that of a wolf.
But of course, he still can't since he hadn't awakened his source spirit yet. The only one who could summon their source spirit even without awakening it was Yun Yao, though they had no idea that it is her source spirit and just thought that her cultivation technique is strange.
"Announce that the Ye family will add a level 5 Spirit Weapon as a prize for the champion and level 1 Sacred Weapon for the other top nine."
As the Ye family are a family that runs the largest mercenary group in the Central State, they have a fairly large amount of weapon in store.
***
At the Luo family mansion…
"Good, good. This Shanhe is really decisive as ever." Luo Liancheng laughed as he heard the announcement. He then told the servant in front of him, "Go add a level 5 Grade 2 Defensive Talisman as a prize for the champion while a level 4 Grade 2 Defensive Talisman for the other nine."
The Luo family is known for their strong defensive talismans and their attainments in symbol arrangement, so them giving away a Grade 2 Talisman is really generous.
***
At the Yun Sect, Yun Tianhe's room…
"What!? You mean Zhi'er can actually cultivate?" Yun Tianhe spit out the tea he was drinking when he heard this sudden news. He was just supposed to be relaxing right now not receiving surprises.
The servant in front of him nodded vigorously, he then narrated what happened at the training hall earlier, while a smile was visible on his face.
If the young master can cultivate then the sect's future will naturally be great, if the sect's future is great then his life will also be great. He was a servant to the Yun family and even though he is a servant, he still has his freedom and can even study at the sect.
The Yun family allows them to study in the sect and because of this kindness, they stay loyal to the Yun family even though it was getting weaker and weaker by each generation. But now that a super talent such as Yun Yao and Yun Weizhi had appeared, how can they be not happy?
Yun Tianhe was even happier, why he shouldn't be when he hears that his grandson can actually cultivate? And he is not a normal cultivator at all but a genius cultivator.
Genius cultivators can fight cultivators a level higher than them. Yun Weizhi was just a 3rd layer Body Refinement Realm cultivator and yet, he defeated Bai Chi who was a 4th layer Body Refinement Realm cultivator.
Not to mention he defeated him quite easily that it looks like he can even fight a 5th layer cultivator.
Yun Tianhe then excitedly waved his hand to the servant, "Quickly! Call Yun Weizhi to come here!"
"No need."
A familiar voice was heard as they all turn to look at the owner of the voice. At the door, there was a young boy with overly handsome looks, his hair was cut short as he wears weird black clothing that suits him.
This young boy is none other than Yun Weizhi.
After he was done teaching Yun Yao about her cultivation technique, he also taught her how to use the spear and the way of the spear. He also taught her how to fight properly and how to judge correctly and react fast.
When he was done, he went towards his grandfather's room as he knew that he would surely find out about this news and will definitely call him.
Along the way, he encountered a servant rushing towards his grandfather's room, when he asked this servant why he was in a hurry, the servant told him the reason.
Hearing the reason, Yun Weizhi smiled a bit thinking that what he had read was really funny. It was even right the moment when he needed to.
So he brought the servant with him towards his grandfather's room to deliver him the good news he had received.
"Zhi'er! Why didn't you tell me that you can actually cultivate?" Yun Tianhe immediately asked as soon as he saw Yun Weizhi.
Yun Weizhi smiled, "It's because you didn't ask me."
Yun Tianhe's mouth twitched slightly.
It was the truth that he didn't ask Yun Weizhi if he can cultivate or not. But it was also because he didn't want to hurt the feelings of his grandson who is definitely depressed since he can not cultivate.
Who knew that he was just hiding it and can actually cultivate it, he can even hide it from their senses.
"Anyways, grandpa, take a look at this."
Yun Weizhi threw the scroll the servant was holding which Yun Tianhe caught easily. Yun Tianhe frowned a little seeing that the scroll was something that the Chu family sent.
After reading what was written on the scroll, Yun Tianhe had a peculiar expression on his face.
"Strongest Youth Competition? Prize of level 5 Elixer? Title of the strongest youth?"
Yun Tianhe looked at Yun Weizhi who was just smiling, but that smile felt like an adult's smile looking at the pity tricks of a little kid.
It was pretty uncomfortable.