Shi Qingning, the Wealthy Tycoon

After hearing Ning Yang's words, countless thoughts immediately surfaced in Lu Chuan's mind.

He knew very well that Ning Yang's "suspected" was most likely a certainty. It was only because the matter was of great importance that even Ning Yang did not dare leak it carelessly.

That was why he called it a suspicion.

But no matter what, Ning Yang's willingness to tell him this news already showed that he trusted him greatly.

"Don't worry, Senior Brother... I won't spread this around."

Lu Chuan immediately shook his head. Then his tone shifted, and his eyes turned icy as frost. "However, I won't investigate it too deeply. But if I really run into a Demonic Martial Artist from the Spirit Snake Cult, I won't hold back..."

"Of course. Demonic Martial Artists are condemned by all..."

Ning Yang immediately nodded, then said in a deep voice, "The patrol and search mission won't begin until tonight, so you still have time. Go back and take a look first!

Your younger sister should already have been sent home.

Gather at the martial arts school at seven tonight..."

"Alright!"

Lu Chuan nodded. Without another word, he turned and headed straight home.

What worried him most now was his younger sister's safety. Although Ning Yang had said Shi Qingning had already acted, Lu Chuan still could not rest easy until he saw her himself.

He sprinted all the way, pushing his speed to its utmost limit, sweeping past like a gust of wind.

In an instant, he had vanished at the end of the street.

At the entrance of the martial arts school.

Only after Ning Yang watched Lu Chuan's back disappear completely from sight did he sigh and turn back into the martial arts school.

He crossed the front courtyard and went straight to the courtyard where He Mingkong lived.

He bowed to He Mingkong, who was fishing. "Master..."

"Mm. You told your junior brother the news?"

He Mingkong nodded. He did not even glance at Lu Chuan, keeping his eyes fixed on the fishing float in the pond.

"I've already told Junior Brother, and he has agreed to join the Patrol and Search Team."

Ning Yang nodded and said solemnly, "But, Master... there are quite a few people in our Kunlun Martial Arts School. Why did you insist on having Junior Brother join the Patrol and Search Team?

The Spirit Snake Cult has set its sights on his younger sister. Having him join the Patrol and Search Team at a time like this will only make it easier for him to clash with the Spirit Snake Cult.

This matter may very well involve the Liang Family..."

"It doesn't matter. Jade must be carved before it can become a vessel."

He Mingkong waved a hand. "I know what you're worried about, but... your junior brother is an uncut piece of jade.

But we cannot lock him away and leave him untouched simply because he is uncut jade. That would do him no good.

A Martial Artist should face everything head-on. Ning Yang... remember this: true powerhouses are carved out through slaughter, not nurtured into being, nor forged in a furnace.

That boy Lu Chuan has boundless prospects ahead of him, so my demands of him will be high.

I hope he will not disappoint me this time..."

"Master, you deliberately want Junior Brother to face off against the Spirit Snake Cult? You intend to use the Spirit Snake Cult to temper him?"

Ning Yang's gaze sharpened as he immediately understood He Mingkong's intentions.

He could not help saying worriedly, "But this time, it isn't just the Spirit Snake Cult. There is also the Liang Family..."

"So what? Whether it is the Spirit Snake Cult or the Liang Family, they are merely whetstones."

He Mingkong chuckled. "I want to use these two Great Factions to sharpen your junior brother's blade."

Hiss!

Upon hearing that, Ning Yang could not help drawing in a sharp breath.

He muttered to himself, Damn it, old man, you're playing a big game here. Aren't you afraid it'll blow up in your face...

Of course, he did not dare say those words in front of He Mingkong. Otherwise, He Mingkong would certainly let him know why flowers were so red...

Elsewhere!

Lu Chuan raced all the way back to Beichen Mansion Residential Complex at top speed.

The moment he entered his home, Lu Chuan saw Shi Qingning and his mother, Liang Ya, seated in the living room, but he did not see his younger sister, Lu Wangshu.

"Xiaochuan, you're back..."

The moment Liang Ya saw Lu Chuan return, it was as though she had found her pillar of support. She was immediately overjoyed and hurried toward him.

"Mother, where is Wangshu?"

Lu Chuan quickly asked.

"She's in her room. She's already asleep."

Liang Ya hurriedly said, "She was frightened, but she's fine. It was all thanks to Teacher Shi. She was the one who brought Wangshu home..."

"Thank you, Fairy Qingning..."

Only then did Lu Chuan breathe a sigh of relief. He then clasped his hands toward Shi Qingning in thanks.

"No need for courtesy. As Wangshu's Master, it is naturally my duty to protect her." Shi Qingning waved a hand and said solemnly, "By the way, I'll be living across from your home from now on. It will make teaching Wangshu more convenient."

"Across the hall?"

Lu Chuan froze, asking in confusion, "Wasn't someone already living across the hall? I heard they only bought the place recently, and the renovations were not even half a year old."

"So I bought it for three times the price. I happen to like their decorating style, so it saves me the trouble of renovating it myself."

Shi Qingning said it casually.

Damn it!

A filthy rich tycoon showing off her wealth—may lightning strike her!

Lu Chuan cursed inwardly. He felt that talking to Shi Qingning made it far too easy for him to suffer a blow. He had spent most of his savings on this apartment and still owed the bank several million in loans, becoming a mortgage slave.

Yet this woman had casually offered three times the price.

It seemed that, in her eyes, buying a house was no different from buying cabbages.

Is this the world of the rich?

As expected, it was extravagantly luxurious.

"Phew..."

After exhaling a breath of stale air, Lu Chuan thought to himself, Don't be envious. I'll be able to do the same in the future, and that day won't be far off.

This was Lu Chuan's confidence.

In truth, he had the confidence to back it up.

With a movement of his mind, Lu Chuan immediately changed the subject and asked in a deep voice, "What exactly happened at the school today?

Were they targeting Wangshu?"

"Not entirely..."

Shi Qingning said, "It was likely those scum from the Spirit Snake Cult trying to abduct a group of children for a Blood Sacrifice. They happened to discover Wangshu, so they acted against her as well."

"Damn it!"

Lu Chuan gritted his teeth and said in a deep voice, "Sooner or later, I'll settle this debt with them. Spirit Snake Cult... if I get the chance, I'll uproot it completely."

"Then you'll have to work hard."

Shi Qingning immediately chuckled. "As far as I know, the Spirit Snake Cult's strength is growing by the day. There are no lack of powerful monsters among them, and they are not easy to deal with.

With your current strength, you would only be delivering yourself up on a platter.

So let me advise you: before you possess the strength of a Martial Master, it would be best not to act rashly."

"Martial Master!"

Lu Chuan's pupils instantly shrank to pinpoints.

The Martial Dao was divided into nine ranks. From Subordinate Ninth Rank to Seventh Rank all belonged to the Martial Artist Realm, namely Initial-Stage Martial Artist, Intermediate-Stage Martial Artist, and Advanced-Stage Martial Artist.

Breaking through the limits of Seventh Rank and advancing to Sixth Rank made one a Martial Master.

Thus, a Martial Master was at minimum Sixth Rank. Like Martial Artists, they were likewise divided into initial, intermediate, and advanced stages.

Shi Qingning wanted him to become a Martial Master before making an enemy of the Spirit Snake Cult, but he was only Ninth Rank now. Though his combat strength was peerless and comparable to Eighth Rank,

he was still far, far away from becoming a Martial Master.

He could not endure waiting that long. If there was a grudge, it had to be repaid now.

Even if he could not destroy the Spirit Snake Cult, he could still kill some of their followers and collect a little interest, couldn't he?