Chapter 108: A Wealth of Fortune

Amidst the cheers of the crowd, Lu Yuan followed Wu Yixian and a group of veteran experts from the Martial Arts Association to the Jinyu Mantang Building.

Behind them, hundreds or even thousands of busybodies continued to follow along, creating an unprecedented spectacle.

It was not until they entered the Jinyu Mantang Building that the massive, swarming crowd of busybodies was blocked; some left helplessly, while others remained outside, talking about it with great relish.

After entering the Jinyu Mantang Building, Lu Yuan received the highest standard of hospitality; besides Wu Yixian, several other veteran masters like Zheng Shan'ao also personally accompanied him, and those martial arts school masters did not even have the qualifications to listen in.

Yet, no one present had any objections to this.

After all, although Lu Yuan was unbelievably young, everyone had witnessed his Godly Strength and Sword Technique with their own eyes; even Wu Taidou had to treat him as an equal, so he could basically be regarded as a Martial Arts Grandmaster, and no amount of importance attached to him would be excessive.

Facing such a situation, Lu Yuan naturally responded with humility, without the slightest hint of getting carried away.

After taking their seats, there was some polite small talk.

Once seated, Wu Yixian inquired about the matter of establishing a martial arts school, while simultaneously probing for information about Lu Yuan's master and origins.

Lu Yuan had long since prepared for this, and he calmly handled it with a story that was nine parts true and one part false.

Wu Yixian and the other veterans were also descendants of sects from the previous dynasty, and upon learning that Lu Yuan came from the Shenquan Sect, they were even more delighted and full of praise, and they warmly invited Lu Yuan on the spot to become an Honorary Guest Elder of the Martial Arts Association.

This Honorary Guest Elder was merely a title, carrying basically no responsibilities or obligations, and since Lu Yuan would have many uses for the Martial Arts Association later, he naturally did not refuse and agreed on the spot.

With this, both host and guest were delighted, and everyone was happy.

Since it was their first meeting, the conversation did not last long, and after about the time it takes for half an incense stick to burn, he rose to take his leave.

Wu Yixian personally led the veterans of the Martial Arts Association to see him off. When the group came out, a large number of busybodies were already present outside the Jinyu Mantang Building. Under the intense gaze of thousands, Lu Yuan turned and cupped his hands:

"Senior Wu, masters, there is no need to see me off further. I shall take my leave."

Wu Yixian and the others all smiled and cupped their hands in return:

"Go slowly, young friend."

Subsequently, Lu Yuan turned and left, followed by a large crowd of excited busybodies; most were ordinary people hoping to apprentice and leap over the dragon gate, while a very small number had furtive expressions, seemingly harboring other motives.

At the entrance of the Jinyu Building, gazing at Lu Yuan's departing back, Wu Yixian let out a long sigh:

"To be only in his twenties and yet possess the capabilities of a Grandmaster—if I hadn't seen it with my own eyes today, I truly could not believe it."

Zheng Shan'ao also wore an expression of extreme emotion:

"Wu Taidou is right. To possess such earth-shattering ability at this age, it is hard to imagine what level this person will reach in three, five, ten, or eight years!"

Huang Shihu frowned and said: "Wu Taidou, this person keeps his light hidden; his martial arts realm is difficult to judge. In your view, what kind of cultivation does he truly have?"

Wu Yixian pondered for a moment and said in a low voice:

"If... if my senses are not mistaken, this person has likely already condensed Qi and is a genuine True Martial Grandmaster."

What?

Several veterans were startled:

"Is what Wu Taidou says true?"

Wu Yixian nodded slowly:

"When exchanging blows with him, although he never once revealed his Qi from start to finish, I could feel a power within his body that is difficult to describe. It is highly likely that he has practiced some extremely profound method of Qi concealment and condensation. In any case, it is absolutely not just simple innate Godly Strength."

"So that is how it is..."

The veterans were shocked once more, murmuring to themselves:

"This... we thought he possessed a unique bone structure like the overlords of old, which is why he had such peerless Godly Strength. It turns out he has already condensed Qi!?"

"But at his age, having practiced martial arts for at most ten years or so, how did he cross that final step?"

"Could it be that this person started practicing martial arts in his mother's womb, or is he the reincarnation of the Martial Star from Heaven!?"

Wu Yixian sighed deeply:

"Why else would I call him a peerless genius and warmly invite him to be a Guest Elder of the Martial Arts Association? With such a figure emerging, the martial arts world in both Jinjin and the Capital is about to become lively."

Naturally, he was unaware of the discussion among Wu Yixian and the others.

After leaving the Jinyu Mantang Building, Lu Yuan easily shook off the hundreds and thousands of onlookers behind him and headed straight for the residence of Lin Xingchao and the others.

After the knocking sound rang out, Xi Beichen and Gu Yourong came together to open the door and welcome him in. Lin Xingchao, Gu Kanshan, and even Fan Zhenxiong also walked out of the room at the same time, greeting him with pleasant surprise:

"A Yuan, you've come!"

"How was it? What did Wu Taidou and the others say to you?"

Lu Yuan smiled:

"Nothing much, just some polite pleasantries. They were mainly inquiring about my background."

Lin Xingchao's eyes were complex; he did not know how to view this junior who possessed such heaven-defying skills and seemed like a completely different person, so he could only ask:

"You intend to establish a martial arts school—are you planning to restore the Shenquan Sect?"

"Of course not."

Lu Yuan smiled:

"The martial arts of the Shenquan Sect cannot be passed on to outsiders without my master's permission, naturally. My intention is to start my own sect. Does Uncle think I have the qualifications?"

Lin Xingchao was stunned:

"I suppose you do, it's just..."

Because in terms of strength, Lu Yuan could already walk sideways in Jinjin, and could even stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Wu Taidou; starting a sect was indeed more than enough.

The problem was, if the Shenquan Sect's martial arts were not to be passed on, even if he started a sect, what would he use to teach his disciples?

"Xingchao, why do you ask so much?"

Beside them, Gu Kanshan laughed heartily and said excitedly:

"Starting a sect at the age of twenty—A Yuan is the first person in history to do so. We are all honored by this!"

Fan Zhenxiong also praised:

"That is indeed true. Throughout the entire land of Shenzhou, there has never been anyone who could start a sect at such an age. Brother Lu is truly a legend of the current age."

"You all flatter me."

Lu Yuan cupped his hands in a nonchalant gesture:

"Uncle-Master, Old Gu, my reputation is currently too prominent and I have offended quite a few people, so it is not suitable for me to stay here long. In the future, it is best if we pretend not to know each other when out in public, so as to avoid implicating you."

Lin Xingchao also said gravely:

"Deng Xiaolin of the Canal Gang should not have the guts to provoke you after learning of today's situation. However, the experts of the Sha'e Empire and the Sunlight Empire have all suffered miserable defeats at your hands. These foreign devils are accustomed to being tyrannical and overbearing, and they have never suffered such a great loss before, so it is indeed possible they will come to cause you trouble. Whether you are going out or staying at home, you must be cautious and careful to avoid being ambushed!"

Lu Yuan smiled: "Rest assured, Uncle-Master, I understand."

Not long after.

Lu Yuan left Lin Xingchao's residence and quietly returned to his own home using the Invisibility Earth-Walking Technique.

By the time he returned, it was already near dusk. Along the way, the street vendors, foot soldiers, men, women, old, and young were all discussing how he had defeated the experts of the three great powers on the ring, and how he had fought to a draw with Wu Yixian. Clearly, the news had already swept through the entire Jinjin along with the dispersal of the nearly one hundred thousand spectators present.

The result of this was that from the moment he stepped off the ring until now, a massive amount of Qi Luck had been condensing and descending in the void, continuously.

Therefore, when he sat cross-legged on his bed and communicated with the Heavenly Book to receive feedback, he immediately reaped a not-insignificant surprise.

【Luck Power】: 1569 units

Before today, the Luck Power he possessed was only a little over two hundred units.

But after today's ring match, his Qi Luck had surged by over twelve hundred units, which could be called unprecedented—an overnight fortune!

(End of this chapter)