Chapter 291: Chapter 189: Transcendence

All along the way, Fu Chuan was thinking about how he was going to explain himself to Lu Yuan.

After all, the last time the Xiao Clan sought him out, his attitude had been truly awful.

If he didn’t handle this properly, it could become a huge problem.

He had worked with Lu Yuan back in Great Qin and knew a thing or two about his temper.

So, he racked his brain the entire trip.

When he arrived outside the courtyard, he first knocked lightly on the door.

KNOCK, KNOCK!

"Who is it? I’m coming," Xiao Hua’s bright voice called out. She opened the door, and upon seeing Fu Chuan, her expression immediately soured.

"What are you here for?" Her voice was cold. Although she hadn’t told Lu Yuan about the Xiao Clan seeking out Fu Chuan, Xiao Hua knew what had happened.

Now that Fu Chuan had come looking for them, of course she wouldn’t give him a warm welcome.

"Nothing important. I just heard Yuan was transported here as well, so I came to see him." As he spoke, he held up the items in his hands.

Xiao Hua shot Fu Chuan a look. "Yuan is cultivating. He has no time to see anyone at the moment."

"Heh, no problem. I’ll just wait here. I can see Yuan whenever he finishes his cultivation. Besides, it’s still early." As he spoke, Fu Chuan sat down on the stone block outside the gate.

He looked as if he wouldn’t rest until he saw Lu Yuan.

In reality, of all the people transported from Great Qin, Fu Chuan was the most pragmatic. Xiao Gu and the others were born aristocrats who didn’t understand how people from the bottom were supposed to claw their way up.

Fu Chuan was different. He had started from the bottom, spending a vast amount of time and energy to become the Grand Tutor of Great Qin.

Naturally, he knew how to seize opportunities.

That was why, after arriving in the Ancient Wilderness, he was the first among them to find a decent job.

Moreover, he also knew to cut ties with everything from his past.

He understood that in this chaotic world, a group of friends who had just been transported over and were still struggling at the bottom would likely drag him down with them.

It seemed ruthless, but it was what was most advantageous for him.

If Lu Yuan hadn’t appeared, Fu Chuan might have been the only one of them to successfully adapt in the end.

But now, Lu Yuan’s arrival had changed everything.

This forced Fu Chuan to bow his head.

Besides, he felt no shame. ’In this world, you should be more worried about having no opportunities to advance than about losing face.’

Fu Chuan understood this point perfectly.

However, Lu Yuan was unaware of any of this. After swallowing the Elixir, he began to circulate his Cultivation Technique.

A moment later, he had reached the state of Perfection.

Then, with a flip of his palm, a Void-Breaking Fruit appeared in it, and he tossed it straight into his mouth.

HUMMM!

Divine Light suffused his body, and in an instant, he stepped into the Divine Containment realm.

But Lu Yuan didn’t stop.

Just as the medicinal power was about to run out, he swallowed another fruit.

Divine essence began to seep into every inch of Lu Yuan’s muscles.

Causing the aura around his body to grow continuously.

Finally, once he had digested the medicinal power from all the fruits, the system’s data appeared in his mind.

[Ninth-Grade Cultivation Skill: "Circulation Star Breathing Method," Void Breaking (110,142/100,000 to Divinity Fusion). Spend 10,000 Skill Level to advance?]

Lu Yuan naturally didn’t hesitate and immediately chose to advance.

The next moment, a surging power emanated from within his body.

His every breath seemed to contain endless power.

A series of hums echoed from within his body.

His muscles, tendons, and bones all underwent a massive transformation.

This was a qualitative leap forward.

[First-Grade Mysterious Skill: "Void Spirit-Inviting Technique" | Level: Transcendence (142/1,000 to Minor Achievement)]

At this moment, Lu Yuan felt more powerful than ever before.

A light swing of his arm could produce a piercing, air-ripping sound.

When he opened his eyes, he found that it was already approaching dusk. The Xiao Clan had returned at some point.

Zhou Hongling asked softly, "Did you have a breakthrough?"

She brought him a cup of tea as she spoke.

Lu Yuan took the cup, sipped it lightly, then looked at the eager faces around him and said, "I did."

As soon as he said it, joyful expressions appeared on their faces.

In this world, every bit of strength they gained gave them a bit more hope for survival.

Lu Yuan’s breakthrough meant their chances of survival had increased.

Just then, Xiao Hua seemed to remember something. "Fu Chuan has been waiting outside all day. He says he needs to see you."

Lu Yuan’s brow furrowed. He hadn’t expected the man to follow him here.

He then walked toward the gate.

He opened the courtyard gate. The Xiao Clan didn’t want to speak with Fu Chuan and went into the house, so the others went inside as well.

Outside the gate, Fu Chuan stood with an awkward expression.

Upon seeing Lu Yuan, a smile immediately bloomed on his face. "Yuan, I heard you were transported here too, so I came to check on you."

As he spoke, he gestured with the items in his hands.

Lu Yuan nodded but didn’t take the items, nor did he show any intention of letting him in.

’Associating with someone like Fu Chuan in this world is also extremely dangerous. He might sell me out for his own benefit in the very next moment.’

’Since things have come to this, there’s no need to drag it out.’

Seeing that Lu Yuan wasn’t making way, Fu Chuan forced himself to continue, "Last time Her Majesty visited me, I was simply too busy, which is why I was so rude. You won’t hold it against me, will you?"

At that, Lu Yuan raised an eyebrow. "My mother-in-law looked for you?"

In an instant, he seemed to understand everything.

Then, his gaze turned icy as he looked at Fu Chuan. "Let’s not talk about the past. You had just arrived in the Ancient Wilderness and were worried others would drag you down.

So you chose to distance yourself.

I don’t blame you for that. But I’m also worried you might betray me in the future, so I’m keeping my distance. You should be able to understand that, right?

Take your things and go back. Don’t try to play your little mind games with me."

Fu Chuan listened to Lu Yuan’s bone-chilling words.

A chill ran through his heart.

Not daring to prattle on, he turned and left.

After all, he had witnessed firsthand how decisive and ruthless Lu Yuan could be.

As Fu Chuan turned and departed,

Lu Yuan shut the courtyard gate without a second glance.

Back inside the house, dinner was already on the table.

He didn’t ask the Xiao Clan what Fu Chuan had said. Since they clearly didn’t want to bring it up, he wouldn’t be the one to reopen the wound.

There weren’t many forms of entertainment here.

After dinner, Lu Yuan returned to the bedroom with the two women to work on making a baby.

As for the Lu Clan and the Xiao Clan, they too returned to their own rooms.

The night passed without a word. The next morning, Lu Yuan got out of bed, not yet fully satisfied, and prepared to report to Fruitwood Lane.

Normally, his squad wasn’t on duty today, so he didn’t need to go. But Lu Yuan had made a breakthrough.

So, he planned to find Meng Tong and let her know.

This was no time for him to be hiding his strength.

After all, the Ancient Wilderness was survival of the fittest. Here, only the strong could live well and obtain better resources.

Therefore, when it was time to reveal one’s talent, one absolutely had to do so.

Only then could he gain the attention of the sect.

And achieve breakthroughs even faster.

At Number 32 Fruitwood Lane, Lu Yuan had just stepped inside when he saw a crowd of people gathered, just like yesterday.

Meng Tong made a brief appearance and was about to return to the back courtyard.

Seeing this, Lu Yuan hurried over. "Senior Sister!"

In his haste, his voice was a little too loud, drawing the gazes of many people.

They couldn’t help but click their tongues in disapproval.

’Lu Yuan is done for this time,’ they thought.

Although everyone did call Meng Tong "Senior Sister," they all did so humbly and in hushed tones.

But Lu Yuan had the nerve to shout it out loud.

As if he and Meng Tong were old friends. He was probably in for some bad luck.

It wasn’t that Meng Tong would get angry enough to take action herself, but someone beneath her would naturally be on hand to teach Lu Yuan some manners.

And indeed, the Vice Commander was already striding forward.

When Meng Tong heard Lu Yuan call out to her, she paused. Her smooth brow furrowed slightly before relaxing as she turned her head. "Is there something you need?"

Her voice was chilly.

Neither warm nor distant.

Lu Yuan said softly, "Senior Sister, I’ve broken through to the Transcendence realm. If I want to join the sect, what should I do?"

The moment his words fell,

Meng Tong’s eyes widened. A look of disbelief appeared first, followed by a moment of careful observation before she asked, "You... you’ve really reached Transcendence?"

Her voice held a hint of girlish charm, a stark contrast to her usual cold demeanor.

However, she quickly seemed to realize something.

Her expression became serious once more. "Ahem, come with me."

After speaking, she led Lu Yuan toward the back courtyard.

The others hadn’t heard their conversation.

But seeing Lu Yuan follow Meng Tong into the back courtyard, every single one of them looked as if they’d seen a ghost, their faces then filling with envy.

You have to understand, not even the Vice Commander had ever been to the back courtyard.

For a moment, they all broke into a flurry of discussion.

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