Chapter 2999 - 3002: Qing Luan Bloodline

Chapter 2999: Chapter 3002: Qing Luan Bloodline

"Flame Emperor, I never expected the academy to always protect me."

Jiang Chen lightly chuckled and shook his head, "I will walk my own path by myself. Since I’ve made my decision, I won’t regret it. The protection from the seniors is a favor, not protecting is their duty, and I’m clear on this!"

"Don’t make it sound so distant. The senior brother finds it inconvenient to act, but I can. I am your teacher; if the student is bullied, it’s only natural for the teacher to intervene."

Zhao Buzu lightly waved his hand, not wanting to continue discussing this topic, as talking about it too much could hurt feelings.

Hm?

Suddenly, everyone looked towards the attic’s door. A presence arrived at the door, yet didn’t knock, as if pondering something.

"This kid has been here several times, always wanting to come close yet staying distant. What is he doing?"

Zhao Buzu raised an eyebrow and muttered.

"Several times?"

Jiang Chen looked surprised at Zhao Buzu.

"Yes, the first time was half a month after you entered the Tao array, the second was right after you emerged from the Tao array, the third was after your battle during your recuperation, and this is the fourth time!"

Zhao Buzu nodded.

Jiang Chen slightly furrowed his brow, stood up, and went to the door, opening it: "Senior Zhuo, is there something you need?"

The person standing at the attic’s door was indeed Zhuo Bufan.

"Jiang Chen, I..."

Zhuo Bufan hesitated for a moment, then spoke softly, "Qing Luan doesn’t want me to tell anyone, saying she can handle it herself, but I still feel something is off. After thinking it over, I decided to ask for your opinion. You have a flexible mind; help me analyze this."

"What’s wrong with Elder Su?"

Jiang Chen asked with a puzzled expression, stepping aside to allow entry, "Come in and talk."

"Alright!"

Zhuo Bufan nodded and walked into the attic.

"Greetings, seniors!"

He bowed to the Flame Emperor and others, standing honestly to the side.

"You, kid, have come several times. What’s the matter?"

Zhao Buzu’s interest was piqued by Zhuo Bufan.

Zhuo Bufan glanced at Zhao Buzu and then turned to look at Jiang Chen, speaking softly, "It’s like this, after the battle with you, when Qing Luan healed, she immediately broke through to the Saint Realm. At the time of her breakthrough, an anomaly appeared, seemingly a type of bloodline awakening, and a large Azure Luan bird appeared in the sky."

"A bloodline awakening of the Azure Luan clan?"

Zhao Buzu was slightly startled, "Su Qingluan’s peculiar bloodline within her body is the bloodline of the Azure Luan clan?"

"Peculiar bloodline?"

Jiang Chen looked at Zhao Buzu with confusion.

"I noticed something unusual about Su Qingluan’s bloodline when she entered the academy. However, it’s a personal secret, so I didn’t investigate further, and she has always been training under Elder Su Ruoyun. No one else knew what kind of bloodline she possessed.

It’s quite normal for cultivators to have hidden bloodlines within them. If their ancestors were Supreme Experts, it’s possible they carry hidden bloodlines, and even the descendants of a Saint Monarch Realm cultivator might inherit some bloodline power."

Zhao Buzu explained and then frowned, saying, "However, if she has the bloodline of the Azure Luan clan, then it’s not as simple."

"The Azure Luan belongs to the spirit beasts among magical beasts, and the spirit beast tribes value bloodlines heavily. Su Qingluan is human, which is undeniable, yet she possesses the bloodline of the Azure Luan clan, which can only mean one of her parents belongs to the Azure Luan clan."

"The strong tribes among the spirit beasts strictly forbid their members from engaging in bloodline exchanges with the Human Race. In their eyes, the human bloodline is the worst. For a spirit beast to merge with a human, it’s considered an insult to the tribe."

"It would be fine if Su Qingluan hadn’t awakened her bloodline, but now that she has, the Azure Luan clan might strip her of her bloodline!"

"Strip her bloodline?"

Jiang Chen furrowed his brow and asked solemnly, "What happens after stripping?"

"At best, she becomes a cripple; at worst... death!"

Zhao Buzu spoke solemnly.

"This is bad!"

Zhuo Bufan’s expression changed, and he said anxiously, "A few days ago, I went to Zhen Yuan City because I was worried, and I found the Su Family had already imposed martial law. The reason is that someone from the Azure Luan clan arrived at the Su Family!"

"What?"

Jiang Chen’s expression changed, asking solemnly, "Does Eldest Elder Su know about this?"

"Qing Luan didn’t want me to tell Eldest Elder Su, which is why I felt something was amiss. After Jian Potian and the chancellor left, I met Eldest Elder Su and couldn’t resist telling her. She didn’t attend the meeting; she tore through space and left directly!"

Zhuo Bufan’s face displayed urgency.

Noticing Zhuo Bufan’s demeanor, a hint of suspicion flashed in Jiang Chen’s eyes. Could Senior Zhuo have romantic feelings...?

Forget it, now is not the time to consider this.

Jiang Chen gathered his thoughts, turned to Zhao Buzu and the others, and said, "Teacher, seniors, Elder Su guided me, and I can’t leave this unchecked. I plan to go ahead."

"I’ll accompany you. The Azure Luan clan can be troublesome, and I’ll ensure you can participate in the next challenge!"

Zhao Buzu spoke softly.

"Alright."

Jiang Chen didn’t refuse. The old man of the Su Family is a Saint Monarch Realm expert; if the Azure Luan clan attempts to forcefully strip Su Qingluan’s bloodline, they might send a Supreme Realm expert, having Zhao Buzu accompany them could keep them at bay.

"Seniors, after Taiyuan Chancellor and the others conclude the meeting, please relay a message to them for me. I, Jiang Chen, don’t owe Changling Academy anything. What happened during my time studying here, he is fully aware of.

I bear no grudge against Changling Academy, which is quite generous. No one should consider using me as an excuse for special treatment at Changlin Academy. Currently, Jian Potian, the chancellor, is in charge, and he will enforce military-like management. Any violations of regulations will not be tolerated!"

Jiang Chen cupped his fists toward the Flame Emperor and others, speaking softly.

"Alright!"

The Flame Emperor gently nodded in agreement and then, his expression suddenly changed, softly smiling, "That friend Zhang Sanfeng has arrived at Void Nether Academy, but hasn’t seen you, and has some doubts about me. Should I bring him to meet you or something else?"

"Senior Zhang is back?"

Jiang Chen’s expression lit up with joy, and after a brief moment of consideration, he spoke softly, "Does he need to undergo challenges too?"

"No need, I used my quota to specially recruit him into the academy!"

The Flame Emperor lightly shook his head.

"Then, just mention ’Money Sword’ to Senior Zhang, and he will believe you!"

Jiang Chen spoke softly.

"Money Sword?"

A hint of confusion appeared in the Flame Emperor’s eyes; there was no Money Sword in his era.

However, the Flame Emperor didn’t ask further, as this might involve private matters between Jiang Chen and Zhang Sanfeng. He gently nodded, indicating he understood.

"Teacher, shall we go?"

Jiang Chen turned his head to Zhao Buzu.

"I’ll take you through the space; it will be faster this way."

Zhao Buzu raised his hand, and a grand aura enveloped Jiang Chen and Zhuo Bufan.

"Thank you, Zhao Zun."

Zhuo Bufan cupped his fists towards Zhao Buzu.

Zhao Buzu waved his hand and made a slash.

Whoosh!

A space rift appeared before everyone’s eyes.

With a swift motion, Zhao Buzu pulled Jiang Chen and Zhuo Bufan along and entered the space rift.