Chapter 144: Elder Xinran

"The method you mentioned, we at the Spirit Sword Sect have also tried, and the result is the same."

Elder Xinran naturally didn't heed Chen Chuyang's blarney; his blarney ability is so powerful that one could easily fall for it.

Indeed, how could such matters be told to her for free? That's a secret of a Faction, or a family, a secret that can be passed down, at least a secret that could make a family rise; it cannot be spoken lightly.

"As long as you tell me, the Spirit Sword Sect will reward you; in the future, disciples of your Chen Clan can directly join the Spirit Sword Sect, and each year I can give you three slots."

For this secret technique, Elder Xinran went all out; it's only three slots, just give them to him.

This concerns the future of the Spirit Sword Sect, so it can't be careless, nor can we withhold benefits from Chen Chuyang; besides this, we will give many things, whatever Chen Chuyang wants, as long as it's not excessive, Elder Xinran can agree.

Chen Chuyang shook his head: "The method is just this method; perhaps the Item I was matched with is different, each person's constitution differs; my father succeeded, but that doesn't mean others can succeed."

"Perhaps my father was just that special case."

The secret of the silver spirit fish must not be told to her, nor let others know; besides the silver spirit fish, there are those Items as well. In sum, many factors are involved. Chen Chuyang has some records in his hand; these are all treasures, and cannot be given to her lightly.

If we give them to the Spirit Sword Sect, we might invite a death‑bringing disaster; these great sects are not easy to blarney, and we shouldn't have to deal with them.

For a moment, Chen Chuyang felt a murderous intent.

Elder Xinran also understood Chen Chuyang's excuse; she sensed the murderous intent, directed at her.

"Rest assured, I won't spread this matter; if you disagree, I naturally won't force you."

"Later, if you change your mind, you can come find me."

Changing the inner core is all; it has no effect on her, nor does it attract the Strong Ones of the Spirit Sword Sect; it's only for the future of the Spirit Sword Sect.

Elder Xinran has no need to offend Chen Chuyang over this, and moreover, she has never fully seen through this man's strength, so she can only compromise for now.

Elder Xinran still needs Chen Chuyang's help, and wouldn't do such a burn‑bridge act.

"Elder Xinran, some things you know shouldn't be spoken; it's best that no one tells anyone."

This is a warning, also a reminder.

This Elder Xinran is the master of her own sister; killing her would have huge repercussions.

It would also draw the Spirit Sword Sect's encirclement, a loss outweighing the gain.

The Chen Clan is too weak; against the Spirit Sword Sect, it cannot hold up.

Chen Chuyang thought for a long time, but still suppressed the murderous intent.

For the sake of the Chen Clan, for his sister, he still did not act.

Elder Xinran doesn't know Chen Chuyang's mental journey; had she known, she certainly wouldn't have followed.

Regarding this matter, the two were in tacit understanding and did not continue speaking.

Elder Xinran gestured, wanting to test Chen Chuyang's sword Dao.

Chen Chuyang read her mind, casually grabbed a piece of wood, made a simple modification, and a wooden sword appeared in his palm, then gestured toward Elder Xinran.

Both were in tacit understanding, staying away from Chen Yuan, and without employing true Qi or Technique, they simply clashed sword methods.

The sword method was chaotic and unstructured, and the footwork likewise.

The two seemed to each play their own, with no tacit understanding, nor any aesthetic of swordplay.

Upon close inspection, their sword methods contain only killing moves.

Each move rushes toward killing.

Clashing sword methods, each breaking the other's move.

You one move, I one move.

After a incense stick's worth of time, Elder Xinran looked at Chen Chuyang with some dejection; she lost.

Just in sword methods, she lost; the man before her learns quickly, and his adaptability is too great.

He learned her sword method, then used her own sword method to defeat herself.

That is what she finds most painful: being defeated by her own sword method, truly shameful.

Elder Xinran said helplessly, "Your sword Dao talent is the strongest among the people I've seen."

My own sword Dao talent is already strong, but I didn't expect this person before me to be even more terrifying.

Her sword method, this person learned after one look; such talent would truly be a waste not to go to the Spirit Sword Sect.

"Chen Chuyang, as long as you go with me to the Spirit Sword Sect, the future Sect Master of the Spirit Sword Sect will be yours."

She can help Chen Chuyang sit in that position.

Spirit Sword Sect, sword Dao speaks, strength speaks.

Your strength is great, so naturally you can sit in that position.

And Chen Chuyang, as Protector of the younger generation, has no problem.

At least, Elder Xinran doesn't think any of the Spirit Sword Sect's younger generation can compare with him.

"Not interested."

Chen Chuyang waved his hand; he is uninterested in these.

The Sect Master position carries too much pressure, the responsibility too heavy.

He is unsuitable, and doesn't want it; it's better to farm on Longshe Shan.

Relaxed and carefree.

"Do you really not consider it? That's the Sect Master of the Spirit Sword Sect; once you sit in that position, your Chen Clan will also soar skyward."

"This is the fastest way for your Chen Clan to rise, and can also free your Chen Clan from the dynasty's Protector."

Chen Chuyang shook his head: "No, I still prefer Longshe Shan."

Seeing the stubborn Chen Chuyang, Elder Xinran felt very tired.

Heart‑weary.

The first time seeing such a person, that is the Sect Master of the Spirit Sword Sect, truly the top of the Faction.

Such temptation is something many of the younger generation cannot refuse.

Every Spirit Sword Sect disciple wants that position; for it they would even fight, not hesitating to lose body and Dao.

Upon arriving at Chen Chuyang's place, he became unwanted trash.

This also…

"Actually, you can try it."

"No."

"With your talent, staying here would really be a waste."

"I don't think so."

Chen Chuyang didn't want to hear her nonsense anymore; saying the same things over and over, isn't it annoying?

Chen Chuyang pressed her, put her into the pot, and began to simmer.

Elder Xinran was also helpless, watching the Primordial Bell envelop her; her words could not reach Chen Chuyang's ears.

Could only sit down peacefully and properly enjoy the medicinal bath.

Two hours later.

Father woke up, saw Elder Xinran in the pot, blinked, and asked Chen Chuyang.

"She, her health is poor, needs to soak in a medicinal bath to heal her body."

"Oh, is that so." Chen Yuan reminded: "You'd better be careful; after all, she is your sister's master."

"I know." Chen Chuyang nodded, smiling, asked: "Father, do you want to soak?"

"Forget it, I'll go back; I need to tell Mother this good news."

Having succeeded in condensing the elixir, how could I not share this good news?

I must show off a bit.

Chen Yuan now wishes he could return immediately to show off properly in front of his wife.

That day, he had waited a long time; this time, he finally found an opportunity.

"Father, be careful Mother will beat you."

"Tch, in this family I am the head; when I speak, Mother dare not even fart."

Chen Chuyang gave a thumbs-up: "You're just good at bragging; I doubt you can stay this tough in front of Mother."

"You don't understand; I'm just doting on your mother."

"Tch."