C34 Chu Yi's Plan Was to Deal with the Perfection Stage

Chu Yi shook his head in resignation. At that moment, Chu's father was the epitome of composure. He had come to terms with the fact that the warrior certificate before him belonged to his son and that, unbeknownst to him, his son had transformed from a nobody into a genius.

Yet, there should have been some signs leading up to these events, some adherence to the objective laws of how things unfold.

"Chu Yi, how did you manage it?" Chu's father finally voiced the burning question that both he and Chu's mother harbored.

After a brief silence, Chu Yi began to explain, "Dad, the truth is, I'm not just any warrior."

Indeed, Chu Yi had prepared his story well in advance.

"I am actually..."

While speaking, Chu Yi's palm turned a bright red. Before his astonished parents, he poured a cup of water over his hand.

Sizzle, sizzle, sizzle.

The water didn't soak his arm in the slightest; instead, it transformed into wisps of steam.

The sight left Chu's father and Chu's mother utterly dumbfounded. This spectacle was even more astounding and inconceivable than anything they had witnessed before because it signified one thing—genetic awakening!

Their son was not merely a Bronze-level warrior; he was a genuine genetic awakener, a true cultivator!

They were at a loss for words, their mouths agape in disbelief.

"Mom, Dad, the truth is, one day my genetic power just awakened on its own," Chu Yi revealed.

Chu's father fell silent, absorbing the implications. Chu Yi's words were crystal clear. He was a natural genetic awakener, not someone who had resorted to using drugs to achieve this state.

Yes, this was the natural order of things. Given their family's financial constraints, they could never afford the proper gene awakening drugs, and the chances of awakening with the ordinary ones were virtually nonexistent.

A natural-born genetic awakener...

Although such occurrences were exceedingly rare on Earth, almost one in a billion, they did happen. However, Chu's father and Chu's mother had never dared to imagine that their son would be one of those rare individuals to naturally awaken his genetic power.

If that's the case, then it's indeed possible for our son to become a Bronze-level warrior...

Chu Yi watched his parents with caution.

He was aware that his parents were ordinary folks, likely only familiar with the concept of genetic awakeners, without any knowledge of the specific tiers and classifications of such powers.

The power he had demonstrated was already beyond that of a mere genetic awakener.

Lee Zi was a practitioner who had awakened the power of fire within her genes. Yet, even with her strength, she couldn't achieve what Chu Yi could; she was unable to heat her palm to such an extent that it would instantly evaporate water on contact.

Thankfully, Chu's parents reacted just as he had anticipated. Once they accepted the fact that he was a natural genetic awakener, they refrained from asking further questions.

After all, no matter the situation, if they inquired, Chu Yi would simply be the one who mysteriously awakened his genetic power!

"By the way, Dad and Mom, please don't share the news of my genetic power awakening with anyone. I need to keep it confidential for now."

"The tallest tree catches the most wind, and I certainly don't want to attract too much attention at this stage."

While outsiders wouldn't be able to discern his abilities, specialized equipment could easily detect whether Chu Yi had undergone a genetic awakening.

Therefore, Chu Yi was cautious not to publicly claim the status of a genetic power practitioner.

Though they didn't fully grasp the implications, Chu's parents' attitude toward him had shifted.

Once their son's safety became involved, the matter took on paramount importance.

Seeing how earnestly Chu Yi spoke, both Chu's father and Chu's mother nodded in agreement, taking his words to heart.

However, they were soon overwhelmed by a sense of joy.

Even without the ability to declare their son's status as a practitioner, being a Bronze-level warrior was still an extraordinary feat!

In that moment, Chu's mother turned to Chu's father: "Bronze-level warriors have First Level authority, which means we can freeze our loan repayments for a year!"

"With this authority, we can manage our finances more comfortably until next September."

Although they still needed to repay the bank, being able to extend the repayment period by a year meant they wouldn't have to rush as much. Moreover, their son had become a Bronze-level warrior. At that moment, Chu's father and mother were contemplating their child's future. Money was important, but to them, Chu Yi was infinitely more valuable.

Chu Yi's prospects hardly needed discussion. At eighteen, a Bronze warrior like him would have no trouble getting into a first-rate academy, even if the top three elite institutions were out of reach. And if Chu Yi were to disclose his status as a natural Awakened, those top three academies would likely be vying for him! His identity as a cultivator alone was sufficient for entry into these prestigious schools, but coupled with his status as a natural Awakened, it was nothing short of sensational.

Thus, Chu's father and mother were brimming with hope for the future. They might owe a staggering three million—a fortune for the average family—but ever since Chu Yi had become a cultivator, even just a Bronze Warrior, that debt seemed insignificant. After all, Chu Yi was an eighteen-year-old cultivator...

"Hahaha, my son is incredible!" Chu's father exclaimed with pride.

"Of course, who do you think his parents are?" Chu's mother chimed in, equally proud.

Their laughter dispelled the gloom that had lingered in their home for many days, vanishing without a trace. Witnessing his parents' joy, Chu Yi felt an unexpected sense of contentment. In that moment, he harbored no regrets for the five thousand years of suffering he had endured in the Immortal Demon Temple.

In fact, Chu Yi had already planned on discussing his future with his parents. With the college entrance exams approaching, certain assessments required a guardian's signature. If his parents disagreed, then no matter how capable Chu Yi was, he wouldn't be able to fully showcase his abilities on the grand stage of the exams.

The evening unfolded in a light-hearted and joyful manner.

Chu Yi watched his father, who was thoroughly inebriated, with a constant smile on his face.

He had never been told explicitly, but Chu Yi could sense the oppressive cloud that had hung over the family due to their debts.

Now, it had all vanished into thin air.

Yet, the one thing that still bothered Chu Yi was that his parents had not disclosed the reason behind being swindled.

Chu Yi had myriad ways to uncover what he wanted to know about others, but when it came to his parents...

Well, it was better not to know. As long as his parents were content, that was what mattered.

The night's festivities continued until Chu Yi escorted his parents to their room, then he retreated to his own.

In Chu Yi's heart, his parents always came first. With no more worries on their end, it was time to focus on himself.

Yes, the focus was on strength!

In that moment, Chu Yi's thoughts turned to Zhen Ye.

This man was the first Chu Yi had truly despised since his return. Besides Zhen Ye, there was also Mrs. Yanran.

But she wielded too much power and her capabilities were not to be underestimated, so Chu Yi had to target the more vulnerable Zhen Ye as his first goal.

Currently, Chu Yi was no match for him. Zhen Ye's considerable influence in Redmarsh City was evident, or else he wouldn't have been able to secure Chu Yi a spot in the Adirang Academy's examination.

Revenge—

It was not an option for now.

But to cause him a bit of embarrassment? That, Chu Yi believed, was within his reach.

He was curious to see how the three major academies would react when someone of his caliber was turned away.

Sitting in his room, Chu Yi gazed at the Exquisite Fruit in his hand, took a deep breath, and grasped it.

Instantly, the energy in the room began to swirl.

The Exquisite Fruit slowly shriveled as Chu Yi siphoned off the last vestiges of its power, and his own strength soared at an unfathomable rate.

"In the Immortal Demon World, the Exquisite Fruit is hailed as one of the heavens' rare treasures. While not the most elite of treasures, it pales in comparison to those possessed by higher-level Immortals and Demons."

"However, for someone as weak as I am now, the Exquisite Fruit is incredibly valuable!"

Excitement shimmered in Chu Yi's eyes.

In the Immortal Demon World, most beings capable of cultivation were sustained by the spiritual essence of heaven and earth. They might not be immensely powerful, but their innate life essence was exceptionally high.

Thus, a single Exquisite Fruit was insignificant to those Immortals and Demons, or even their descendants, unless amassed in large quantities.

But for Chu Yi, the situation was entirely different!

Chu Yi represented not just himself but the entire human race. Even if he included the so-called prodigies among humans, they likely couldn't match the life essence of the weaker species in the Immortal Demon World.

What was trivial to those beings could have a terrifyingly transformative impact on humans!

"It looks like Adirang Martial Arts College must be full of treasures."

If even Uncle Wang from the Warrior Center said as much, then the college was certainly no ordinary place!

Moreover, as a fledgling institution, they were eager to establish a strong reputation.

Chu Yi believed that as long as he excelled, the rewards would be substantial.

Certainly, the benefits would be greater than those offered by the established top-tier academies.

"When I think about it, I'm not just breaking even—I'm actually making a fortune!"

"It's just that my reputation isn't the best."

Well, aside from a less-than-stellar reputation, it seems that Adirang Martial Arts College might be the perfect fit for Chu Yi!

But as for the so-called reputation...

"Hehe..."

"I just wonder how many more Exquisite Fruits they have..."