Turning Point in Life

"Ling Chen!"

"Third Brother!"

This sudden accident caused Huang Li to scream, her eyes red as she rushed out.

Ling Chen rolled on the ground, letting out pig-slaughtering-like screams.

"Ah, my head, my eyes, my nose, my teeth..."

This series of screams made Huang Li feel extremely distressed. He was still a nine-year-old child with such great potential. He had never been treated like this before.

Ling Yao staggered out to check on his injuries. Ling Chen was the lifeline of their family, with a very high chance of developing an Acquired Treasure Body. It would be terrible if his foundation was damaged.

He was willing to break his own arm and nourish it with rare spirit pills.

"What ability do you have to show off?"

This sudden event also made Chen Fusheng's mood extremely bad. He had just dealt with Teng Xiong, and now Ling Yao had appeared. But this trouble shouldn't have happened.

He stood behind the broken window, a black long knife flying out from the storage bag hidden in his sleeve.

He held the knife in his right hand, killing intent flashing in his eyes!

Currently, Ling Yao's Qi Sea was depleted by more than half, making the probability of beheading him from behind by surprise extremely high.

Chen Fusheng couldn't give Ling Yao a chance to recover and deal with him. But afterwards, he would have to take his grandfather far away.

However, the black long knife only flashed for a moment before flying back into the storage bag.

Chen Fusheng calmed down. A powerful aura was approaching the courtyard gate, one that was quite familiar.

"Ling Yao, what are you doing here?"

Mu Zhen's black dress fluttered, like an elf under the moon. Her cold and beautiful appearance was slightly suffocating, and her figure's curves were even more stunning.

There was a blue mark between Mu Zhen's eyebrows, refracting a dreamlike blue halo, which instead set off her appearance with a bit of dignity.

"Miss Mu Zhen!"

Ling Yao raised his head, overjoyed. This was the object of his persistent pursuit. Although the Ling family had a significant influence in Tian Yuan City, it was still not as wealthy as the Mu family.

However, Ling Chen, who was lying on the ground rolling and screaming, made his face turn cold countless times.

The Ling family's young master had actually been slapped? And by a small Outer Sect Disciple. If it spread out, it would mostly become a laughingstock after tea.

"Little Chen, what's the situation?"

Mu Zhen looked at the young man walking out of the house, her eyes sparkling. He had changed so much compared to ten days ago.

"Senior Sister Mu Zhen."

Chen Fusheng was about to speak when two figures rushed over in a flurry.

"Hahaha, Fusheng, I've reached the Other Shore Realm, a fifth-grade physique-based Vajra Star..."

Wang Lie's loud voice came, eager to announce it to the whole world. When he saw the scene in the courtyard, he was immediately stunned.

Lei San had just invited him over, but he didn't expect it to be so lively here.

"Fusheng, my little fishing expert, hahaha..."

Liu Bai laughed as he approached, ostentatiously releasing his Other Shore Realm energy, a Fifth-Grade Divine Weapon type: Shield Armor Star!

A Fifth-Grade talent was considered a notable genius even in the Inner Courtyard. Vajra was a physique type, while Shield Armor was a divine weapon type, a perfect match of offense and defense.

Wang Lie's achievements were due to the Spirit Fish improving his physique, which earned him the Vajra Star's recognition. As for Liu Bai, he simply had higher innate talent.

Liu Bai's expression turned cold when he saw Ling Yao, as the Ling family wasn't on good terms with his girlfriend's side!

Lei San ran in last. He had gone to find Wang Lie earlier and happened to run into the three of them coming from the Inner Courtyard together.

Clearly, the three of them had broken through around the same time and completed their registration in the Inner Courtyard.

Wang Lie looked at Ling Chen, who had been slapped, and then at Ling Yao, who had a severed arm, and felt conflicted.

Huang Li applied medicine to Ling Chen's face, her eyes reddening with heartache. Her anger surged, and she was about to say something when she saw Mu Zhen and Chen Fusheng standing together.

Huang Li subconsciously changed her tone, "Chen Fusheng, you're too impulsive, come over and apologize!"

"This slap can't be settled with just an apology." Ling Yao stood up coldly, enduring the pain. If Ling Chen hadn't had a solid foundation, he would be half-crippled if not dead!

Chen Fusheng said, "I don't understand what you're saying. What, Ling Yao, when you see a senior in trouble, you can just stand there and do nothing? Especially when it's a terminally ill old man, how could he bring himself to do it!"

"Also, your severed arm has nothing to do with me."

Chen Fusheng said, "It was just an accident during the transaction. You cured my grandfather's cold poison, and I gave you ten bowls of my heart's blood in return, but you were injured by the cold poison instead."

Ling Yao's face was gloomy. Losing an arm while treating an injury? It would be too embarrassing if word got out!

He understood that the cold poison was special, specifically harming the physique, and only the Four Realms could resolve it.

After listening to Chen Fusheng's words, Mu Zhen understood, "Ling Yao, using other people's heart's blood to cultivate the Acquired Treasure Body? If my memory serves me correctly, that was explicitly forbidden a long time ago. You're knowingly breaking the law."

Ling Yao was furious. Mu Zhen was actually reprimanding him for a mere Outer Sect Disciple!

"Ling Chen, you're not that old, but you act like you're all that, and you've become so vicious that you're absorbing other people's blood to grow."

Liu Bai suddenly smiled sinisterly, "It seems like we need to call the Star Palace Enforcement Team to investigate whether the Star Masters who have disappeared from Tian Yuan City in recent years have all ended up in Ling Chen's belly!"

"Liu Bai, you soft-eating bastard, I'm going to kill you..." Ling Chen was like a powder keg, having been pampered since childhood. He had never been humiliated like this before.

It was his first time coming to the Outer Sect, his first time seeing such a poor house, his first time being slapped, and his first time being humiliated to his face!

Ah!

Ling Chen was going crazy!

"I'm making a living with my own skills, what can you do to me!"

Liu Bai burst out laughing. Becoming an Inner Courtyard genius gave him a completely different confidence. "Senior Sister, notify the Enforcement Team. Chen Fusheng only slapped him, he'll be locked up for a few days at most."

"Oh? Ling Chen isn't a Star Gazing Manor disciple, just a mortal. There's no need to punish him." Mu Zhen corrected the mistake.

"You..."

How could the arrogant and domineering Ling Chen endure this? He was about to curse at Mu Zhen, but the terrifying sight that flashed in her pupils made him tremble with fear.

It was like a blue star, condensed countless times, slowly rotating in her eyes, filled with surging azure waves, about to resonate with the stars in the sky.

"Star Body Projection! Sixth Grade, this is Sixth Grade, and it's the Heavenly Water Star!"

Ling Yao's body stiffened slightly. Sixth Grade was second only to Heavenly Star Masters. Initially stepping into the Other Shore Realm, they all had relatively unique manifestations, as if a star body was shining into reality!

Throughout the world, the three realms of Patrolling Heaven and Dotting Stars mainly focused on absorbing the energy of their Natal Stars, solidifying their foundations to glimpse the Four Realms.

So, in the entire Tian Yuan Star Observation Manor, how many Sixth Grade Star Masters were there? Only a handful!

The Heavenly Water Star was a water-type Star Master, and an extremely popular profession, mainly focused on healing.

With Mu Zhen's identity and talent, who couldn't see her future achievements?

"Ling Yao, are you sure you want me to handle things according to the Star Palace's rules?" Mu Zhen took the lead in breaking the silence in the courtyard.

Ling Yao was somewhat embarrassed. He had simply taken a trip to the Outer Sect, and his Third Brother had been slapped, and he had broken an arm. What was this all about?

The problem also involved two Fifth Grades and one Sixth Grade.

Huang Li remained silent, also unable to figure out how Chen Fusheng had managed to latch onto such powerful backers.

"Rumble..."

Suddenly, the sound of wheels rolling over the ground came.

The sound quickly approached the courtyard.

The fat Wang Dapang appeared, pushing a flatbed cart with a top-grade sandalwood table on it, displaying dozens of large and small jade dishes.

Even with jade bowls covering the dishes, all kinds of tempting aromas of food still wafted out.

Mu Zhen and the others were stunned by Wang Dapang's appearance, especially the azure jade badge hanging on his waist, which was eye-catching.

Inner Courtyard Food Hall, Deputy Head Chef.

Wang Dapang was also stunned when he saw them, and then said, "A bunch of dogs with good noses."

Wang Lie almost dropped his jaw, Deputy Head Chef!

Even if Wang Dapang joined the Inner Courtyard as a Spirit Chef, how could he be second only to one person?

"This must be Master Wang? He awakened a Sixth Grade with me."

Mu Zhen chuckled. Seeing such a master chef pushing a cart to deliver food really broadened her horizons. It looked more like he was here to express gratitude.

The courtyard was deathly silent. What was she saying? A Sixth Grade old genius?

"Hey, it's no big deal, it's just a Sixth Grade Spoon Star, only good for flipping the wok and cooking, not as good as your combat professions."

Wang Dapang showed off without leaving a trace. Wang Lie almost knelt down. The Spoon Star was the ultimate talent for a Spirit Chef!

If he stepped into the Spirit Roaming realm, the phenomenon would condense into a spoon, drawing the energy of the Spoon Star to descend, cooking and preparing extremely delicious food. It looked too arrogant.

And with the special profession of a Spirit Chef, plus the ultimate talent, then the position of Head Chef of the East Courtyard Food Hall—would be his sooner or later!

The Food Hall Head Chef was on par with a high-ranking Star Official!

If Wang Dapang's skills progressed from low-level, to mid-level, to high-level, he could become a master chef in the Heavenly Star Manor's high-end food hall!

A high-level Spirit Chef was truly a national treasure, with the potential to become a big figure in the Heavenly Star Manor!

For them, such a figure was truly legendary.

Wang Dapang was well aware that he originally had no chance with the sixth grade, but thanks to the Spirit Chef skills bonus, he could be said to have had a stroke of luck.

And the first stroke of luck was the Spirit Fish, and the second was the skill gained from cooking the Spirit Fish, and that's how he soared to the sky in a daze.

Ling Yao was a little doubtful about life. Wasn't Chen Fusheng just a woodcutter before? Where did he make these friends?

Wang Lie was fine, but why would Mu Zhen and Liu Bai get involved?

"Fusheng, when will Old Huang wake up? With me around, nothing will go cold in the bowl." Wang Dapang found that the yard was full of gunpowder, but of course, what did that have to do with him?

"Grandpa should be awake."

Chen Fusheng was about to turn around and enter the house, but he looked back at Ling Yao, "Senior Brother Ling Yao, this is a family gathering, we'll invite you another day."

Ling Yao silently watched them, and finally a chill rose on his face. He carried Ling Chen and turned to leave.

If it weren't for Mu Zhen, what would they be!

So what if he's sixth grade, isn't he just a lousy cook!

"This matter is just the beginning. When I recover, don't even think about running." Ling Yao's heart was bleeding, and he swallowed his broken teeth.

Huang Li followed Wu Yan away, originally hoping to make friends with Mu Zhen and the others today, but she couldn't find an excuse to stay.

After they left, Old Huang walked out of the kitchen carrying a sea bowl sealed with kraft paper.