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--- Chapter 8 ---
A week later.
With the addition of Woby the Mighty Slime, Yu Clan's medicine-making business soared through the roof. Of course, they couldn't sell something like Heart Opening Liquid because it was a strategic resource now, but some common ones, like cold medicine, antidote, and many others, entered the market.
Since the supply is 'strictly.' maintained, the Yu Clan would gain more income, and none of those watchful eyes from much bigger factions would get their hope high.
After all, Yu Clan still has its competitors, and those competitors thought they kept this business in check. Not knowing Yu Long used them as a form of concealment.
The Four Great Sects won't directly cause trouble as they don't want to lower themselves to lowly business clans.
Yes, the Yu Clan's advancement was 'literally' hidden in plain sight for three years.
Yu Long learned this from the memories of his past life, but some of the details were blurry. He knew someone taught him about business and politics, but that person's appearance was vague.
Still, no matter how curious Yu Long was, he couldn't forcibly remember everything. So, he decided to wait and let everything flow naturally.
...
At the moment, Yu Long enjoyed an evening tea with his mother.
Ten years have passed since Yu Xin birthed Yu Long, and her beauty hasn't changed slightly.
Sipping his tea, Yu Long heaved a comfortable sigh and commented, "I heard Third Brother finally matured his profound veins."
"He'd start his profound way soon, but... I don't think any of the nearest sects want to accept him, no?"
Yu Xin raised her brow and replied, "It seems you're paying more attention to your brothers now."
"The accident with Yu Gong must have dealt a lot. Aih, my poor child." She stared at him worriedly.
What dealt a lot to me? The corner of Yu Long's mouth twitched slightly.
Although Yu Long has concealed some truth from Yu Clan's members, including his mother, only Lily and his father know about his monstrous talent.
Lily was a given. She's been a maid assigned to Yu Long since he was a baby.
Meanwhile, Yu Zhan won't trust him with business if he doesn't tell the truth. Even though the dignified father doesn't know everything, he can deduct one of the things from the clues.
Oh, father. You actually didn't tell the mother about your son's deed.
'I don't know if I should feel grateful or not.' Yu Long laughed inside helplessly.
Yu Xin stared at her son's darkened expression, thinking he was depressed.
She faked a cough and said, "Long'er, you haven't gone outside the Drifting River City, right?"
"That's right." Yu Long nodded casually. There isn't much reason to go out when he could grow strong indefinitely in his domain.
Not to mention, Yu Long could acquire ingredients and essence spheres from Yu Clan's business and his servants hunting in the Drifting Cloud Mountain Range.
Yu Xin smiled and added, "Good, why don't you visit your father's friend in the Floating Cloud City."
"I heard the scenery there is quite good."
"You mean Mr. Hongyi from the Xia Clan?" Yu Long returned with a frown.
"Yup, Xia Hongyi." Yu Xin nodded.
Yu Long wasn't unfamiliar with Xia Hongyi.
In fact, he knew a lot about him. Xia Hongyi is the father of heroine Xia Qingyue and quite a successful businessman.
At the same time, Xia Hongyi is also a miserable man. His wife left to protect him and their children from divine bullshit.
His daughter is cold and no different than an air conditioner.
And his son is a pushover with no backbone. Not until he awakened his profound veins.
'Ah, profound veins and unique constitution!' Yu Long's eyes lit up when thinking about it.
Yu Long hasn't forgotten about the profound aspects he researched. And no one is a better subject than Xia Hongyi's children!
Yu Xin noticed her son's excitement and giggled inside. It seems her decision is correct.
"Well, Mother will prepare a carriage tomorrow."
"Don't worry about your little business. I will ask your father to handle it."
'Mom, my business is running by itself.' Yu Long smiled wryly.
Even then, He shook his head lightly and replied, "Okay."
"But I'll bring Sister Guan and Lily with me."
"No problem. Those two are your maid, after all." Yu Xin playfully winked at him.
"..." Yu Long.
...
After the evening tea, Yu Long returned to his room and pulled some notebooks under his study table.
These notebooks are profound arts he could use to cultivate. He wrote them in codes, which means no one could read them.
However, he hasn't chosen which one to practice first. Yu Long wasn't 'inherently' limited like others because of [Kaiju Maker].
Pondering about it for minutes, Yu Long decided to pick two profound arts that could complement each other.
The two profound arts are [Profound Arts of Ghosts] and [Profound Arts of Violet Mist].
Arts of Ghost is Yin(Darkness) oriented, which could improve Yu Long's spiritual growth. It contained a set of profound skills from movement to assassination techniques.
After researching countless profound arts, Yu Long touched upon the taboo that everyone in the upper realm fears, a Yin-Based Profound Art, or another known as the Devil Technique, in this world.
On the other hand, Arts of Violet Mist is Yang(Light) oriented, which could improve Yu Long's physical growth. It contained a set of profound skills from fist to spear technique.
This profound art is considered rare but the most orthodox for many people in the upper realm with flawed justice.
Using [Kaiju Maker], Yu Long knew that Yin(Darkness) and Yang(Light) were the sides of the same coin. They coexist, needing each other to grow. Heck, they literally come from a similar origin.
"Those foolish self-proclaimed gods." Yu Long snorted indifferently.
Sitting on the floor, Yu Long closed his eyes and breathed according to the two cultivation arts. He could feel a cold and warm sensation flowing in his profound veins.
These sensations convert his vitality into profound strength.
Yin energy slowly merged into Yu Long's body and rushed to his head, giving off a non-existent and cold feeling.
Yang energy acts more vigorously, rushing toward Yu Long's abdomen and warming his stomach. It gives off a comfortable yet smooth feeling.
Two profound arts created ripples inside Yu Long's body, sucking his vitality and circulating it around his veins.
"Art of Ghost, Turtle Breath." Yu Long's presence disappeared from the room. A veil of darkness covered him perfectly.
Yu Long walked to his courtyard and approached a wooden training dummy. "Art of Violet Mist." He clenched his hand, and a violet aura rushed out.
Yu Long punched the training dummy and fired a concentrated physical prowess, breaking the wooden pole that kept the whole thing in place and launching it away.
BAM!
The aftereffect caused the ground to burn.
Several meters away, the training dummy was 'actually' reduced to ashes.
Practitioners in the True Profound Realm won't survive that.
"Hmm..." Yu Long stared at his fist.
"Too weak."
"Could be better."
"Maybe I should fix the direction of the meridian used to increase the output?" Yu Long murmured in deep thought. "The punch doesn't generate enough heat."
Fortunately, there aren't people near Yu Long, or else they'd be shocked by his weirdness. Others struggled to train their profound arts, and he's here making one and then complaining about it being too weak.
In truth, the profound art is strong enough to kill anyone below the True Profound Realm. And Yu Long has not fully utilized it.
"Oh well, there is still room for improvement. Nothing is perfect." Yu Long shrugged and watched the sunset.
Yes, he didn't search for perfection.
What Yu Long wanted was constant improvement, surpassing those God Arts!
...
The next day.
Yu Long wore a new set of clothes. It was a black and purple robe with matching pants and shoes, adding mysteriousness to his youthful and handsome charm.
Lily and Hong Guan wore green maid outfits, standing outside of his room.
"Let's go." Yu Long led Hong Guan and Lily to the stable area.
The carriage has long been prepared for them. Yu Long's mother, Yu Xin, also waited with some maids.
"Morning." Yu Xin greeted them.
"Morning, Mother." Yu Long greeted her back.
Yu Xing giggled and hugged Yu Long, "You can stay as long as you want, but remember to write letters for me, okay?"
"Mm." Yu Long smiled at her.
Entering the carriage, Yu Long and his maids sat down, feeling the softness of the cushion.
Yu Xin is a thoughtful woman. So, she prepared the most comfortable carriage for her son.
"Driver, anytime now." Yu Long ordered the driver.
He waved his hand at Yu Xin and added, "To the Floating Cloud City."
"Yes, young master!" The driver responded, handling the horses.
The carriage was 'gradually' pulled away, leaving some dust behind.
"I hope he can relax there." Yu Xin watched the carriage leaving emotionally.