Chapter 8

Chu Xuan's location turned out to be the Chu family's territory, the place that seemed easiest to infiltrate.

The trees around the courtyard were relatively dense, making it easier to hide.

Releasing toxic smoke and fire could spread faster and be harder to extinguish.

Late at night, Chu Xuan took a Nourishing Spirit Pill and lay on the bed to cultivate his willpower.

With the enhancement of his mental will and the nourishment of the Nourishing Spirit Pill, Chu Xuan didn't need to sleep to remain energetic.

However, life should have some fun, so Chu Xuan still took naps from time to time.

At this moment, two cult members outside the courtyard stopped their advance.

They looked at the courtyard, exchanged glances, and seemed to understand each other's thoughts.

Then, they silently approached the courtyard.

Stopping in front of the courtyard, they began to communicate telepathically.

"According to the information, the person living here is Chu Qiuluo's exiled waste of a son."

"What do you mean?"

"I think this is an opportunity. If we control him, our actions tonight will be smoother and more successful. We might even have a chance to release the toxic smoke and fire into the Chu family's ancestral home, and we can withdraw without anyone knowing."

"Let's do it. I happen to have a Heart-Bewitching Pill that can make him follow our orders."

After a brief discussion, the two cult members decided to control Chu Xuan.

"Although we've heard that Chu Qiuluo's son is a waste, we can't be careless. We should use the Spirit-Sealing Net."

"Agreed!"

One of them took out a net and spread it. To minimize noise, the two each held one end of the net and circled the courtyard to spread it.

The Spirit-Sealing Net is a special spirit tool used to seal spiritual energy fluctuations.

Within the range of the Spirit-Sealing Net, all spiritual energy fluctuations are sealed and cannot be transmitted outward.

As long as the Spirit-Sealing Net is not broken, the people inside cannot send out a distress signal.

The two cult members were extremely cautious.

After spreading the net, they simultaneously activated it, and a large net firmly sealed the courtyard where Chu Xuan lived.

The moment the Spirit-Sealing Net was activated, Chu Xuan sensed it.

His face turned dark.

He cursed inwardly, thinking the Chu family was too weak, not even aware that someone had infiltrated their territory.

He slightly perceived the cult members entering the courtyard and felt relieved.

Both were at the Third Level of the Mystic Realm.

He was already at the Seventh Level of the Mystic Realm and possessed a high-grade treasure, the Spirit-Cleaving Saber. Such mere cult members were not even worth his attention.

As for the Spirit-Sealing Net, he didn't care at all.

Killing the cult members would break the Spirit-Sealing Net.

Moreover, killing the two who disturbed his seclusion, would he receive a random reward from the system?

The Spirit-Sealing Net was set up, and the two cult members relaxed, no longer whispering.

"How could Chu Qiuluo have a waste of a son who doesn't even make a sound?"

"I heard he hasn't even reached the Mystic Realm. How could he sense anything?"

"Quick, give him the Heart-Bewitching Pill, and then give him the toxic smoke and fire to release at the Chu family's ancestral home."

"I suddenly have an idea. Why don't we control him and use him as a spy within the Chu family? It's better than using him once and then discarding him."

One of the cult members suddenly spoke.

"He is a direct descendant of the Chu family and the son of Chu Qiuluo. Although Chu Qiuluo has disappeared, who knows if he's dead? Controlling his son could be very useful. If we help him break through to the Mystic Realm and return to the core of the Chu family, his value will be even greater."

The two cult members were discussing in low voices how to control Chu Xuan and make the most of the "waste."

The more Chu Xuan listened, the darker his face became. Damn, why did everyone want to control him?

Am I so easy to control and use?

"Have you finished your discussion?"

Chu Xuan opened the door with a dark face and walked out.

The Spirit-Sealing Net sealed the courtyard, which suited his intentions. Killing them would not cause any noise to spread.

He didn't want to expose his cultivation level and attract too much attention and importance by killing two cult members. He didn't want to be in the spotlight.

Currently, he just wanted to stay secluded and steadily grow stronger.

The two cult members were startled and looked at Chu Xuan warily. When they realized he was only at the Qi Gathering stage of the Mortal Realm, they relaxed.

"Kid, your father, Chu Qiuluo, dominated his peers. How could you be dominated by them? You're such a waste."

One of the cult members sneered.

"Come on, just join our cult, and we'll ensure you become stronger. Controlling the Chu family in the future won't be a problem. You should know what to do, right?"

The two cult members flanked him from both sides.

"Don't think about calling for help. Under the Spirit-Sealing Net, you could scream until your throat is hoarse, and no one will come."

"Hehehe, with your delicate skin, you can't endure hardship. Just listen to us and enjoy our cult's services. We guarantee you'll be satisfied. Becoming the head of the Chu family won't be a dream, and even renaming the Qin Kingdom to the Chu Kingdom won't be a dream."

The cult members spoke with evil tones, taking out pills.

Chu Xuan watched as the cult members flanked him, pondering whether to use the Dragon Python Spirit Fist to kill them or the Thunderbolt Finger.

Or, should he use the Spirit-Cleaving Saber?

Would using the Spirit-Cleaving Saber be overkill?

Try the Thunderbolt Finger?

He finally decided to use the Thunderbolt Finger on the two cult members.

The Dragon Python Spirit Fist would turn them into a mess of blood and flesh, making cleanup difficult.

The Thunderbolt Finger's lightning would leave a charred wound, making the corpse easier to handle.

"Are you done talking? If you're done, you can die."

Chu Xuan raised his right hand and glanced coldly at the two cult members.

The two cult members were stunned, sensing an ominous feeling. The other party was too calm, not at all like a Mortal Realm martial artist.

Not at all like the rumored waste.

Just as they were about to attack, they saw Chu Xuan's fingers flick, and two bolts of lightning struck.

They tried to dodge and resist, but it was too late.

They barely managed to channel their spiritual energy to form a protective barrier around them, trying to resist the lightning.

Both practiced evil techniques, which were naturally suppressed by lightning. Moreover, Chu Xuan's strength far exceeded theirs. How could a mere protective barrier withstand it?

The lightning flashed, and before they could even scream, two thumb-sized, smoky, charred wounds appeared on their foreheads.

The Thunderbolt Finger's lightning directly pierced through their heads, leaving two small, charred holes.

*Thud!*

The corpses fell to the ground.

Their faces still bore an expression of disbelief.

Chu Xuan looked at the two corpses on the ground and nodded in satisfaction. The Thunderbolt Finger's power was not weak.

His cultivation was good; the lightning did not spread, only leaving a charred wound.

Without the lightning spreading, the piercing force was stronger and harder to resist.

However, looking at the two corpses on the ground, Chu Xuan was troubled again. How should he handle the corpses?

He couldn't leave the courtyard. If he left, his seclusion would be for nothing.

He couldn't bury the corpses in the courtyard, could he?

Living in a courtyard with two corpses buried in it would be unsettling.

"You killed the cult members who tried to disturb your life. Reward: one Spirit-Devouring Flower."