C111 Cultivation

After seeing everyone's earnest attempts to persuade her, Lee Zi ultimately accepted the gift. It was an incredibly precious item, and she likely wouldn't have taken it if it hadn't been for its extraordinary effect on her.

"Grandfather, are items imbued with spiritual energy common throughout the universe?" Chu Yi inquired, deeply concerned. While spiritual energy had a limited effect on him, it was vital for Lee Zi.

Chu Tianfeng pondered for a moment, nodded, and then hesitated with a shake of his head. "You're asking about items that contain spiritual energy, aren't you?"

The concept of spiritual energy was familiar to all of them, and Chu Yi had become accustomed to it through Lee Zi's explanations.

"Yes, exactly, spiritual energy..."

Chu Tianfeng spoke with gravity, "Items containing spiritual energy are considered treasures across the cosmos. For warriors below the rank of War God, spiritual energy might not be very useful, but for those above that rank, or for even more formidable beings, it's absolutely critical."

"If you're not wealthy, such items are exceedingly rare. But if you have enough money..." Chu Tianfeng spread his arms wide, "they're plentiful!"

Money, money, money! It turned out that money was the key! Anything that money could resolve was not an issue. Chu Yi might not have money now, but that didn't mean he wouldn't have it in the future. As long as money could fix it, there was no problem.

Naturally, his grandfather's reassurance put Chu Yi's mind at ease. He had been concerned about a scarcity of spiritual energy in the universe, which could hinder Lee Zi's progress. But now, knowing there was an abundance, he felt reassured.

"Alright, let's set this aside for now. Today is your first time coming home, so we shouldn't dwell on these matters," Chu Tianfeng said, settling the issue. "We can always discuss things later..."

Chu Yi readily agreed. Despite Chu Tianfeng's imposing appearance, he was quite perceptive. Indeed, if he were truly a brute, he wouldn't have been able to establish the Chu family. After their heartfelt conversation, Chu Yi felt a strong sense of recognition for his grandfather. He might not have been able to fully understand Chu Tianfeng, but he could certainly feel his genuine affection.

During that time, Chu Xiong, seemingly without thinking, let slip that Chu Yi was in dire need of cultivation resources. Without a moment's hesitation, Chu Tianfeng took immediate action to address the issue.

Indeed, he tasked Chu Feng with securing them.

For powerful families like theirs, resources were a trivial matter. It might be an exaggeration to say they had an unlimited supply, but the resources they could provide would certainly astonish anyone.

With this in mind, Chu Yi fully embraced the support of the Chu family.

Later, Chu Yi steered the conversation towards Lee Zi, which inevitably brought up the events of the day.

Upon learning that Adirang Academy intended to forcibly take Lee Zi to extract her genetic fragments, Chu Tianfeng flew into a rage!

Even though Chu Yun hadn't yet discussed Lee Zi's extraordinary talents with him, the mere fact that she was his granddaughter-in-law was reason enough for Chu Tianfeng to prevent such an occurrence.

Chu Tianfeng grabbed his communicator and stormed out of the room, leaving Chu Yi to overhear a torrent of curses from outside.

This tirade lasted a solid five minutes, during which Chu Yi grew to admire the old man's stamina.

Even coming from a world with advanced networking, Chu Yi doubted he could sustain such a barrage of insults for five minutes without running out of steam.

Clearly, the old man's skills were deep-rooted; he seemed to have reserves of energy even after his lengthy outburst.

However, it appeared that the other party wasn't interested in giving Chu Tianfeng the stage to demonstrate his prowess.

After Chu Yi heard the phrase "How dare you hang up on me?" the old man re-entered the room.

"Rest easy, grandson. We won't let this matter rest," he assured.

"I've also settled things with Adirang Academy. There won't be any repeat of today's incident in the future!"

Chu Yi might have harbored doubts if Chu Tianfeng were merely the Patriarch Chu. But Chu Tianfeng wasn't just the head of the Chu family; he was also a War God Level powerhouse!

War God...

That title represented the pinnacle of human strength.

When a War God makes a declaration, accidents cease to occur.

The banquet soon concluded, and it wasn't long before Chu Xiong found himself at odds with Chu Tianfeng once again.

They were debating whether Chu Yi should stay or return home.

Ultimately, Chu Yi made the decision himself. He had been away for quite some time, and it seemed only right that he should return to his family's residence.

...

In the room, Chu Yi and his parents exchanged silent, bewildered glances, none of them speaking.

Clearly, Chu Xiong was taken aback by the day's developments.

Despite Chu Yun having explained a lot to Chu Yi, he remained perplexed.

Regrettably, given the day's events, it seemed unlikely that his parents would provide the answers he sought.

As expected, with the uncomfortable silence lingering, Chu Xiong shot Chu Yi a stern look before retreating to his bedroom to sleep.

As for Chu's mother...

Her fascination with Lee Zi surpassed everything else.

Realizing his mother was already contemplating grandchildren, Chu Yi had no choice but to beat a hasty retreat to his room.

This situation was simply too much to handle...

Opening the window to the vast, starlit sky, Chu Yi felt a mix of emotions.

Though he had arrived in this world, and his family remained unchanged, he had yet to feel a true sense of belonging.

Yet, as he went through various experiences, his feelings about this world began to shift.

He had found love and deepened familial bonds here.

"Was the world I once knew actually real, or just a figment of my imagination?"

He pondered for a moment before exhaling deeply.

Some mysteries were beyond his current grasp, but perhaps one day, with power rivaling that of the Immortal Demon Temple, the truth would unveil itself.

"Two months."

"Silver High Order..."

While Silver High Order may not be the pinnacle among the youth, even on Earth, Chu Yi's ascent to this rank in just two months was extraordinary!

He may have utilized resources to advance, but Chu Yi's growth was fundamentally different from those solely dependent on such means.

The combat power he had cultivated was fully within his control!

This key distinction set him apart from the so-called prodigies.

Gazing into the infinite cosmos, Chu Yi closed his eyes and delved into his training.

When Chu Yi was still at the Bronze level, he didn't feel any sense of urgency. But as his strength increased and he encountered more challenges, he began to feel an inexplicable nervousness.

Chu Yi understood that in this world, power was paramount. There seemed to be many rules, but in reality, if one's strength was sufficient, those rules could be shattered!

Previously, as an ordinary person, he didn't worry about high-level conflicts because he wasn't exposed to them. But as his talent emerged and his power grew, the adversaries he faced became increasingly formidable.

In other words, the Chu Yi of the past was out of reach of these high-level issues, and even if he inadvertently crossed paths with the powerful, they wouldn't bother with him.

Would an elephant be concerned about an ant brushing against it?

But now, things were different.

He was no longer an insignificant ant!

Despite his modest strength, with the backing of the Chu family and the talents he had displayed, he had become someone to be reckoned with.

Allies were one thing, but enemies would certainly not make life easy for him.

"So, to live well, having great strength is essential!"

"When I was weak, I was oblivious to the rules and could live without worries. But that's no longer possible."

Once on the path of cultivation, unless one reaches the pinnacle where no one can affect them, the challenges will only increase.

"Keep pushing forward!"

"If the resources provided by the Chu family are sufficient, I might even have a chance to become a Gold General before the college entrance exams!"

Becoming a Gold General signifies a further enhancement of one's physical abilities.

And by then, Chu Yi would be able to wield even greater powers...

The following day was business as usual, except Chu Yi didn't go to school.

The resources Chu Tianfeng had spoken of had arrived!

For a family like the Chu family, acquiring resources was simple. Unless it was a particularly rare material, any issue solvable with money was no issue at all on Earth.

In addition to Chu Yi's resources, Lee Zi also received some, though significantly less.

This wasn't due to a lack of concern from the Chu family, but rather because resources imbued with spiritual energy were exceedingly rare.

While such resources might be readily available for a price elsewhere in the universe, on Earth, they were incredibly hard to come by.

Chu Yi was acutely aware of the situation.

Lee Zi had intended to attend school, as any diligent student would, consistently adhering to discipline.

Yet, Chu Yi ultimately dissuaded her.

Attending classes now offered Lee Zi no benefit and only presented unnecessary risks.

While the issues at Adirang Academy seemed resolved, Chu Yi couldn't shake a lingering unease.

Above all, the situation with Mrs. Yanran was paramount.

That was Chu Yi's primary concern.

If they couldn't target him directly, what about his family?

What if Lee Zi became a target?

To Chu Yi, Lee Zi was indistinguishable from his own kin.

Chu Yi had even hinted at his concerns about Mrs. Yanran to Chu Tianfeng the previous night.

Unfortunately, Chu Tianfeng was powerless to assist. The Chu family's influence extended beyond Earth, but held little sway here.

In terms of power, the Chu family was inconsequential, not just globally or within the Adirang Region, but even within Redmarsh itself.

The Chu family might lack authority, yet their strength was recognized by other powerful families; they avoided conflict, but that didn't mean others dared to provoke them.

Nevertheless, Mrs. Yanran's case was too complex and significant for the Chu family to intervene.

Chu Yi realized the gravity of the situation. The opposition had the Demon Clan's forbidden zone and the Demon King's schemes behind them. If these adversaries were easily vanquished, the Demon Clan would have eradicated humanity long ago.

Although unable to alter the course of events, Chu Tianfeng pledged to keep an eye on Chu's father and Chu's mother.

Previously unaware and confident in their concealed identities, Chu Tianfeng had been unconcerned. But now...

With the assurance of a War God Level protector, Chu Yi felt some peace of mind.

Despite Mrs. Yanran's Demon Clan remaining shrouded in secrecy, one shouldn't forget that this was still Redmarsh, where significant upheavals were unlikely.

In the room, Lee Zi's cheeks were flushed, and Chu Yi found himself struggling to resist the urge to kiss her.

Of course, Chu Yi would be overjoyed to take things a step further.

However, beyond holding hands, Lee Zi was adamant that Chu Yi not cross any boundaries.

There was nothing to be done. They were both still young, and if not for the Chu family's unique circumstances and the fact that both Lee Zi and Chu Yi were cultivators, being only eighteen would certainly mean they were in an early romance!

Chu Yi wasn't in a rush.

Besides, there was no point in being anxious.

"Lee Zi, you should focus on purifying the built-up spiritual energy within you over the next few days. With these additional resources, I'm confident you can rise to the ranks of the Silver Warriors before the college entrance exams!"