Chapter 4

When Lu Chuan heard the phrase "the strongest in the world," he instantly understood many things. The sudden attack on the Lu family village by the Jingguo people, the black-clothed men relentlessly pursuing him, all this misfortune was just because he had the audacity to divine whether the world's strongest expert was male or female?

He had received too many shocking messages that night, which made his scalp tingle. For a moment, he didn't even care if the tea was poisoned and quickly took a sip to calm himself down.

"Damn..." Lu Chuan finally muttered after a while.

Offending the most powerful figure right from the start, who could handle that?

The new world gave him a lesson in the most direct way. A world where cultivation was possible was not so simple. A frown from a top-tier expert could be a mountain for a rookie like him.

After calming down, Lu Chuan recalled that Hu Changge had asked, "What is your cheat?" This implied that all the穿越者 (穿越者 means "people who have crossed over" or "transmigrants") had a golden finger (a metaphor for a special ability or advantage).

"Did you think of it? Boss Zhao was in a terrible mood. It's said that he was in seclusion, trying to break through, and you interrupted him. Sensing that the action came from Wuguo, he thought it was Old Jiang causing trouble."

Hu Changge saw the change in Lu Chuan's expression and guessed that this young brother must have recklessly done something to Zhao Wuyi, like a newborn calf not fearing the tiger.

"But I think Boss Zhao's anger wasn't just because his seclusion was interrupted. Maybe he was... you know, in the middle of something, and you..."

Lu Chuan recalled that his divination was indeed done late at night, and the feeling of unease grew even more.

But he still grasped the key point and asked, "How did you know he was angry in Jingguo?"

"Through WeChat, of course. Old Jiang said it wasn't him in the morning, and by night, Boss Zhao took action. He sent a small team of private soldiers to greet you and warned Wuguo at the Northern Border."

Hu Changge took out a jade-like device from his pocket and waved it. "But Boss Zhao probably didn't expect you to be so weak, almost getting killed."

Lu Chuan didn't know where to start with his complaints. Is it reasonable for you transmigrants to have mobile internet in a cultivation world? And Boss Zhao, just because he's powerful, can he do whatever he wants, start a war, and kill people at will?

"But isn't Zhao Wuyi one of us? His actions have cost many innocent lives."

"That's why I said not all transmigrants are on the same side. Extraordinary power and supreme authority can easily change a person. Maybe one day you will too."

"Then, since I'm still alive, will he continue to target me?" Lu Chuan asked with a bitter smile.

"Don't worry, Old Jiang is handling it. Your reckless behavior was just an excuse. Jingguo has wanted to annex Wuguo's northern territory for a long time. The war was bound to happen eventually."

Hu Changge served Lu Chuan a piece of food. "Try this, it's real dragon meat, something you can't get on Earth."

The dragon meat was a bit tough, and after Lu Chuan ate it, he shivered as a warm current surged through his body, dispelling the chill from the rain.

"So, can you tell me why you provoked Zhao Wuyi?" Hu Changge took out his "phone" and started typing, as if sending a message.

"I didn't mean to provoke Zhao Wuyi. I chose the person with the highest cultivation in the world."

"...Impressive."

...

The clothes provided by Donglaiju fit well. Lu Chuan changed into a new outfit in the private room and returned to find Hu Changge still typing on his jade phone, which still felt a bit surreal.

"Earlier, you said your background in this world is that of an orphan?" Hu Changge's expression was serious, as if this question was very important.

"Yes, an orphan."

"Were your parents deceased or abandoned? Do you know their names? Do you have any memories of them?"

"My father was probably named Lu Changsheng, and my mother was from the Lu family, but I don't know her name. They probably died of illness."

This question didn't need to be hidden, so Lu Chuan answered truthfully.

"First generation...?" Hu Changge muttered a few words, then lowered his head and started typing quickly.

"Uh, Brother Hu..."

"Just call me Old Hu in private. Whether the sect will accept you depends on Old Jiang's decision. I can't decide. But for tonight, you'll come with me. Staying with me for a couple of days should be fine. When Old Jiang returns, even if he doesn't keep you, he'll send you to a safe place with our people."

"Sure, Brother Hu. I was just wondering what I should do next." Lu Chuan already believed that Hu Changge was "one of us," but they weren't related, and he was at most a poor relative from Earth. It was best to have some tact.

Hu Changge had saved his life and treated him well, and Old Jiang was helping him resolve the trouble he caused yesterday by provoking the world's strongest person. What could he do to repay them?

There's no such thing as unconditional love, no matter which world you're in.

"What was your education and major on Earth? What kind of work did you do?"

Lu Chuan felt like he was in an interview with a tough examiner as he looked at Hu Changge, who didn't even look up.

"Undergraduate degree, business administration. After graduation, I worked as a product manager for two years, responsible for the lifecycle of two products from 0 to 1..."

"Stop, stop, stop. You don't know any technical skills, right?" The harsh examiner Hu Changge stopped Lu Chuan's self-introduction with one hand. "Looks like you'll have to cultivate."

"..."

"Are you sure your parents died of illness?" Hu Changge asked again about Lu Chuan's parents, with a very serious expression.

"I can't be completely sure, but is this important? If it is, I'll try to confirm it as soon as possible."

The interview feeling intensified. I don't have this skill, but I can learn. My ability may be flawed, but my attitude is sincere.

"It's very important." Hu Changge nodded. "If your parents died of illness, they were likely ordinary people, making you the first generation. This means the passage has opened again, and we need to prepare early."

"Don't think too much about it. The big shots will handle it. It has nothing to do with you. Let's eat first. After the meal, I'll take you back to rest. Old Jiang should be back by tomorrow morning."

Lu Chuan obediently lowered his head and ate, silently noting the unfamiliar terms "first generation" and "passage."

From Hu Changge's words, he could infer that if his parents were not ordinary people but transmigrants, he would be the "second generation" or "descendant," and he wondered how that would differ from being the "first generation."

"By the way, your cheat is your personal secret. If you don't want to say, you don't have to, but I advise you not to be reckless again."

Lu Chuan nodded quickly. Before he fully understood this world, he would be more cautious.

"You've only been out of school for two years. You must have played games in school, right? There's something I want to ask you, something that has been bothering me for years." Hu Changge suddenly leaned in mysteriously and asked.

"Did Old Dry Dad eventually win the championship? Did God Wei choose the skin of Diana or Riven?"