Chapter 131 - 110: 3rd Level of the Mixed Element Skill, Strength Soars, Battling the Blood Saber Sect

Chapter 131: Chapter 110: 3rd Level of the Mixed Element Skill, Strength Soars, Battling the Blood Saber Sect

He Yuan and his son did not agree to Su Chen’s terms immediately, but they did not chase him away either. Instead, they asked him to wait in the main hall.

The two of them went to the study in the backyard.

"Dad, I actually think this guy who calls himself ’Lu Xiaofeng’ can be trusted. At this point, there’s no need for the Blood Saber Sect to play games with us and purposely send someone to deceive us both."

He Chong was the first to speak, voicing his thoughts. Although he did not know Su Chen’s background or true identity, he guessed that Su Chen had no connection to the Blood Saber Sect. They had already been pushed to the brink by the Blood Saber Sect and were at the end of their rope. The Blood Saber Sect had no reason or need to use any schemes or tricks against them. A direct confrontation was far more straightforward than any underhanded plot.

Hearing He Chong’s words, He Yuan nodded. Based on his understanding of the Blood Saber Sect, the other party indeed wouldn’t send someone to test them like this. Therefore, this person must have learned of their predicament and sought them out specifically. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have offered such terms.

"That may be true, but this person thinks too highly of himself. He made exorbitant demands, asking for ninety percent of our Mixed Element Sect’s assets and our core Cultivation Technique, the Mixed Element Skill. How is this behavior any different from kicking us when we’re down?"

At the thought of this, He Yuan was filled with anger. When he first heard the terms Su Chen proposed, he had nearly exploded with rage! Neither the ninety percent of their assets nor the Mixed Element Skill was something he could accept. However, Su Chen was adamant about these two conditions and refused to compromise. Had it not been for He Chong’s persuasion, he would have already attacked him.

He Chong sighed. He looked at He Yuan with a hint of determination in his eyes. "Dad, if the money is gone, we can earn it again. As for the Mixed Element Skill, it exists in name only by the time it was passed down to our generation. We might as well give it up. As long as we father and son stay alive, we’ll have a chance to make a comeback!"

"Sigh!" He Yuan sighed deeply. Under He Chong’s gaze, he finally nodded. "Fine. Since you put it that way, let’s take a gamble. However, before agreeing to this person’s terms, I need to test his strength."

After the two finished their discussion, they returned to the main hall. Su Chen had already heard their movements from inside and turned his head, waiting for their appearance.

"Sir, we can agree to your terms, but how will you prove that you have enough strength to help us fend off the Blood Saber Sect?" He Yuan asked straightforwardly.

Su Chen caught the underlying meaning of his words and asked, "How do you want me to prove it?"

"It’s simple. Have a sparring match with me."

As soon as he finished speaking, He Yuan launched the first attack. Moving with powerful strides, he leaped in front of Su Chen, forming his hand into a claw as he grabbed at Su Chen’s shoulder.

Su Chen turned sideways slightly and suddenly raised his arm. With a fierce jolt, he knocked He Yuan’s arm away. Immediately after, his body shifted as he took a step forward and struck out a light palm. It instantly hit He Yuan’s body, knocking him back several steps until he landed heavily on a chair.

"Dad..."

The chair tilted backward, but He Yuan managed to hook his foot around it to stabilize it in time. Seeing this, He Chong couldn’t help but call out in concern, but He Yuan looked up and stopped him.

He coughed lightly, then stood up and said, "I’m fine."

With that, he looked at Su Chen, cupped his hands, and said, "Sir, you are indeed formidable. I willingly concede defeat."

With just one move, he determined that Su Chen’s strength far exceeded his own. Although surprised, he felt much more reassured about Su Chen’s identity. Even if the Blood Saber Sect hired someone, they wouldn’t necessarily hire a Martial Artist with Su Chen’s level of strength. The man before him was likely truly unrelated to the Blood Saber Sect.

Noticing the shift in He Yuan’s attitude, Su Chen replied indifferently, "You’re too polite."

"Mr. Lu, please wait a moment." He Yuan cupped his fist, then turned his head and added, "Chong, you will entertain Mr. Lu for a bit."

"Okay!" He Chong nodded.

After He Yuan left, He Chong looked at Su Chen, hesitating to speak. He tentatively asked, "Listening to your accent, Mr. Lu, it seems you’re not from Dafeng City?"

Su Chen nodded.

"Does Mr. Lu know the overall strength of the Blood Saber Sect?" Seeing Su Chen’s perfunctory response, He Chong was unwilling to give up and asked again.

Su Chen shook his head.

He Chong spoke up, "The Sect Leader of the Blood Saber Sect is a Great Success Martial Artist at the organ-refining stage. Are you confident you can deal with him, Mr. Lu?"

Su Chen remained silent.

The atmosphere was somewhat stifling. He Chong pursed his lips and asked seriously, "Mr. Lu, forgive my presumption, but if the Mixed Element Sect does not agree to your terms, would you attack us?"

After saying this, He Chong stared fixedly at Su Chen, his eyes burning intensely.

Su Chen glanced at He Chong, then shook his head.

He Chong, showing a determination to not give up until he achieved his goal, pressed further, "Why?"

"I will not attack, but I would wait for the Blood Saber Sect to wipe out the Mixed Element Sect and directly take what I want from the Blood Saber Sect’s hands," Su Chen broke his silence and replied.

Hearing this, He Chong did not blame Su Chen at all. Instead, he revealed a relieved smile, took a deep look at Su Chen, and said no more.

A short while later, He Yuan walked out, carrying a box in his hands.

He came before Su Chen and said, "Here are the Cultivation Technique Essentials of the Mixed Element Skill, twenty thousand taels of silver notes, and twenty Qi Blood Pills. I can only give you the cultivation methods of the Mixed Element Skill and the remaining half of the money and Qi Blood Pills after you safely escort us away."

According to the terms Su Chen proposed, He Yuan had given him almost all of their assets. The once-prosperous Mixed Element Sect was now left with only this bit of wealth; it had truly decayed to the extreme.

Although he didn’t know if He Yuan was telling the truth, this sum of money and the pills were already enough for Su Chen. Furthermore, what he cared about the most was actually the manual.