Volume 4: Hidden Battles and Turbulences, Chapter 92: Truly Deadly

Chu Tianyu appeared before the members of Tianyin Gate. There was nothing much to explain, and he didn’t know how to start, so he simply said casually, “The noodles are ready. Who wants to eat them?”
“What? Uncle, are there still noodles? Oh, oh, they taste great!” Tiancai had already floated over to the pot at some point and was scooping up noodles from it.
“Yes! Huhu, if what you mean is the noodles in our bowls, then it seems you’ll have to cook them again— the pot’s already empty…” Dibao also mumbled while eating the steaming instant noodles.
The brothers’ humorous and honest expressions made everyone in Tianyin Gate, including Chu Tianyu and Xue Feifei, smile, easing the tension.
Xue Feifei looked at Chu Tianyu, who was disheveled and unshaven, and guessed that this expert must be deliberately hiding his identity. She didn’t press further. The uncle of these two brothers must be in his forties or fifties, especially given his astonishing martial skills. It wouldn’t be surprising if he were over a hundred. Though he still looked young, who could guarantee he wasn’t rejuvenated or had reached a state of returning to simplicity through his profound skills?
Xue Feifei was now the leader of Tianyin Gate, so it was her responsibility to handle such matters. Seeing that Chu Tianyu and the others had no ill intentions, she relaxed and stepped forward, bowing gracefully before him. “Elder, Feifei represents the sisters of Tianyin Gate to thank you for your care and secret assistance throughout our journey. I suppose it was you who secretly caused those thieves from Hanchan Gate to vomit blood and retreat that night, right? I will always remember your kindness. If Tianyin Gate ever needs your help in the future, we will surely serve you loyally!”
Chu Tianyu felt increasingly uncomfortable. Why did it turn into something out of a wuxia novel? And being called “Elder” repeatedly made this young man feel extremely awkward. He replied vaguely, occasionally glancing at Tiancai and Dibao, who were licking the bottom of their bowls, thinking he still had many things to say and questions to ask them!

Xue Feifei was extremely intelligent; how could she not see Chu Tianyu’s thoughts? She figured that since his uncle and nephew had unexpectedly reunited, they must be eager to talk, so she didn’t disturb them further. Instead, she told Xiao Ya and the other junior sisters who were closest to Chu Tianyu to wait ready at any time. In an instant, the roles of employer and servant had reversed. Xiao Ya and the others had no objections and looked at Chu Tianyu with excited admiration, but Chu Tianyu, faced with such adoring gazes and the reversed roles, felt somewhat uncomfortable!

Actually, Xue Feifei’s actions made sense. The Tianyin Sect had come to Motuo this time, not necessarily to find some spiritual energy, but with their future uncertain. Being able to travel with Chu Tianyu and his uncle and nephew was like finding a sturdy tree for protection—much safer. Even compared to the tiny Hanchan Sect, they wouldn’t have to worry about any other forces!

From initially answering Xiao Ya and the others’ shy questions to later, after getting more familiar, answering questions like Chu Tianyu’s favorite color, whether he preferred salty or bland food, hot or cold drinks, whether he had a sweetheart, or if he had any tragic and romantic love stories—Chu Tianyu was grilled under the cold weather until he was sweating profusely!

When Chu Tianyu finally managed to escape, he could only sigh to himself, “Sigh, no matter how times change, since ancient times, girls have loved heroes! Being worshipped is also tiring!”

Thinking this, Chu Tianyu felt a hint of boasting about being a hero, so his face turned red…

After this incident, the small place returned to calm, but the low chatter among the people around grew even more intense. They were all deeply shocked by Chu Tianyu’s utterly domineering strike.

Even a few of those who had always been decisive began packing up to return the next morning. Not only was there someone as extraordinary as Chu Tianyu, but their numbers couldn’t compare to the densely stationed members of the Tiannemo Sect. For them, that elusive spiritual energy was nothing but an illusion…

But most people chose to stay. After all, treasures of the world belong to those who are worthy and fortunate. Whether they were worthy or not didn’t matter—after all, who could say they lacked fortune?

And even if they couldn’t obtain spiritual energy, it was still worth seeing the excitement and gaining some insight. Just like what had happened earlier—if they hadn’t come, how could they have witnessed such a stunning and awe-inspiring display of dominance? It was worth it!

At night, Chu Tianyu and the twin brothers Tiancai Dibao had a long and heartfelt conversation that brought tears to their eyes, especially when it came to the situation of their eldest brother, Liu Xiangshi. Even Chu Tianyu couldn’t help but feel his nose sting and his eyes redden upon hearing the key details.

Liu Xiangshi, as the eldest disciple of Xianyun, had mastered the true teachings of Yunmen, but his interest lay more in medicine, so he wasn’t very enthusiastic about martial arts. He had a reclusive personality, preferring the mountains and nature, and often traveled around without interacting much with others.

By chance, he discovered the twin brothers Tiancai Dibao, who were born conjoined and abandoned by their parents in the wilderness. He then used magic to separate them and temporarily settled in a peaceful place to train them and pass on his knowledge.

However, the twin brothers had a completely opposite personality—they loved fighting and valued martial arts far more than anything else. Whenever Liu Xiangshi tried to teach them medicine or herbal knowledge, they would soon fall asleep or daydream. On the other hand, when it came to martial arts, they became highly focused, staring intently without blinking.

Given their personality and physique, aside from internal energy, they struggled to grasp the essence of Yunmen’s martial arts. Fortunately, their exceptional understanding of other martial arts allowed Liu Xiangshi to use some secret martial arts manuals kept by his early master for them to practice. The “Majestic Eternity” technique was one example, enabling them to develop a balanced set of skills—combining Yunmen’s Xuanqing True Qi with techniques from various schools.

Their bodies also naturally possessed connections to the forces of nature, allowing them to sense spiritual energy keenly. In their twenties, they discovered a spiritual vein in their area—a piece of thousand-year-old amber. When they took it out, it was seen by several evil beings searching for energy, including the three men who had just been defeated by Chu Tianyu.

Fortunately, Liu Xiangshi’s unique Yunmen techniques enabled him to barely lead the twin brothers to safety. After that, he led them through a life of constant exile, trying to extract the energy from the amber for their benefit, but he never found a way to access this energy that was so close at hand.

Not long ago, they were once again tracked down by those evil villains in a confrontation. To draw the enemy away, Liu Xiangshi temporarily separated from Tian Cai Di Bao. They had agreed to meet at a certain place, but after arriving there, Tian Cai Di Bao and the others waited for half a year without any sign of their master. As they grew increasingly anxious, they suddenly sensed a surge of energy in the world, thinking it was their master finally unlocking the mysteries of the amber and releasing that energy. Without hesitation, they set off day and night in that direction.

Chu Tianyu let out a long sigh after hearing this, his expression dark with concern for his eldest junior brother’s safety. At the same time, he felt murderous intent toward those thieves mentioned by the two brothers…

“Uncle, haven’t you seen the Patriarch either in these two years? Master said that if we could be trained by him for a few years, we wouldn’t have to fear those old scoundrels!” Di Bao said in his deep voice.

“Slap!” Tian Cai firmly hit his brother’s head, scolding, “With our skills, do you still want to follow the Patriarch? Having an uncle is enough, you fool!”

Di Bao held his head and immediately complained, “Actually, I’m using the indirect strategy Master taught us. By mentioning the Patriarch first, if we can’t find him, it’s naturally Uncle’s turn!”

“Slap!” Tian Cai hit him again, admonishing, “Master also said we should be direct. If you don’t explain clearly, won’t Uncle fail to understand your ‘indirectness’ and cause a big mistake?”

“That’s true. What if Uncle can’t understand? Then we’ll be in trouble again!” Di Bao said, suddenly realizing this, and tilted his head to look at his uncle as if assessing whether he had enough comprehension ability.

Chu Tianyu was completely defeated by these two clowns. Wiping his sweat as he listened, he thought perhaps this was the price for casually accepting their gifts!

To live up to the eager expectations of his two adorable juniors, Chu Tianyu, showing great “comprehension ability,” acted like a proper elder, agreeing to everything they asked and saying he would take care of everything.

He also briefly explained his own situation, some taboos, and the current social environment. The two juniors, showing great “comprehension ability,” nodded vigorously, after which they fell asleep without a dream that night…

Chu Tianyu watched them fall asleep during his explanation without any sense of blame. Instead, he felt pity for them. From their words, it was easy to infer that this might be the first time in a long time they had been able to sleep soundly and without worries…

Early the next morning, Beibengnei became noisy as people from various groups packed up and set off for Motuo. The desolate roads in the mountains were now bustling with cultivators walking in groups. Chu Tianyu, Tian Cai Di Bao, and the rest continued on their journey with the Tianyin Sect. Chu Tianyu led the way as before. Behind the Tianyin Sect came the members of the Tianmo Sect. This time, aside from hurrying along, they didn’t dare shout their “Who can rival us?” slogans anymore. Although Chu Tianyu was at the front, he no longer needed to guide them, as they encountered cultivators along the way. He took the opportunity to explain in detail what he hadn’t finished discussing the previous night with Tian Cai Di Bao, emphasizing the dangers of this trip to Motuo, and agreed with them on a meeting place in case anything went wrong. Hearing this, Tian Cai Di Bao and his brother refused to go their separate ways from Chu Tianyu, insisting that it was because they had made an agreement with their master to meet at a certain place that they became “wandering kids.” No matter what Chu Tianyu said, they stubbornly refused to agree. Chu Tianyu was at a loss for them and guessed they were also scared—having finally met relatives, they couldn’t bear to be separated from them. But Chu Tianyu knew well that if the Black Dragon within him erupted, he wouldn’t even be able to take care of himself, let alone these two. Moreover, if they followed him and the Black Dragon acted unpredictably, it might even lead to them being sacrificed for its sake! At this thought, Chu Tianyu was stuck for a moment. Just as he was feeling frustrated, he suddenly remembered that he had promised Senior Brother Jingwu to visit Shaolin some time ago. Even after dealing with the Black Dragon, he still needed to go to Shaolin to meet his senior brother and explain things. “Tian Cai Di Bao, this isn’t a joke. The Black Dragon on my uncle can’t even be controlled by him. If it erupts, it will ignore everyone. Here’s what we’ll do: if anything happens, go back to Beibengnei and wait for me. If I haven’t returned after five days, head to Shaolin on Songshan and find Master Wu Jing. Tell them I sent you there. Wait for me there—it’s a sacred place for martial arts!” Chu Tianyu persuaded them with a wolf-like smile. Tian Cai Di Bao probably realized the seriousness of the situation, otherwise his junior uncle wouldn’t have repeated it so often, so he agreed to the plan. Still, the two of them asked again, as if suddenly remembering something: “Junior uncle, does Shaolin provide food?”

“Yes, yes, is the food delicious? Is there meat broth, roasted bamboo shoots, and meat-filled bread?” Di Bao didn’t forget to add.
Hearing that, Chu Tianyu couldn’t help but think of the monks who ate nothing but vegetables and tofu every day. He felt a bit sorry for his two junior disciples and said temptingly, “There’s all of that, plus vegetarian dishes, tofu, and other delicious foods…”
Without waiting for the brothers to ask further, he turned to Xiao Ya and said loudly, “Well, Miss Xiao Ya, the weather is quite nice, isn’t it?”
The minds of the Di Bao brothers were already fixed on the delicious foods, vegetarian dishes, and tofu mentioned by Chu Tianyu…
Xiao Ya was even more puzzled. It had been snowing heavily in the mountains these days—how could there be nice weather? Moreover, the path ahead was steep, covered in ice and snow, with biting cold winds. What was most difficult was the increasing altitude, which made those with cultivation skills feel out of breath and exhausted. Except for a few with extremely high internal strength, everyone felt tired and wanted to lie down and rest for hours.
Just then, a large mass of snow slowly rolled down from one side of the mountain path, triggering more ice and snow to slide down and block the path ahead.
Seeing this, Xue Feifei rushed over and stood beside Chu Tianyu to observe the road ahead.
“Elder, what should we do now? Take the dangerous forest path on the side or risk sliding down from above?” Xue Feifei, who was very close to Chu Tianyu, asked with a sweet voice.
Just as Chu Tianyu was about to answer, he suddenly saw Xue Feifei’s icy-white skin and her slightly trembling red lips. His black dragon energy trembled, and a desire surged in his heart. Chu Tianyu thought to himself, “This is bad,” and quickly tried to look away. But as he turned, Xue Feifei happened to look up at the snow on the mountain wall, revealing her graceful, swan-like white neck, which formed a beautiful curve. This made Chu Tianyu’s breath heavy, his body restless, and an uncontrollable thought arose in his mind: “Eat her…”
He could still barely tolerate the desire in his heart, but the black dragon in his body, which had remained calm for so many days, finally became restless again…
Chu Tianyu gritted his teeth tightly, struggling to suppress it.

“Senior, are you okay?” With Xue Feifei’s gentle voice, she seemed to sense something amiss with Chu Tianyu. Her long, onion-like fingers immediately supported his trembling body.

The touch of her body, the delicate scent of the young girl, and the soft fragrance from her lips made Chu Tianyu’s lower body instantly hard as iron, as if ready to raise his hand in salute!

“This is deadly!” That was Chu Tianyu’s only thought at the moment!

Seeing that this “deadly” Xue Feifei still wanted to say something caring, Chu Tianyu knew he couldn’t hesitate any longer. He waved his hand, broke free from her delicate hands, and leaped several times toward a nearby valley. At the same time, his urgent voice echoed in the air: “You, wait here first. I’ll go check things out. Please, don’t take any rash actions!”

Once in the mountains, Chu Tianyu felt a little better. The fresh air helped calm the desire in his heart, but the aura of the black dragon began to stir again from time to time, which worried him greatly. Could something happen prematurely?

He gathered all his strength, filling his body with powerful energy. Without caring whether there was a path or gap ahead, he moved swiftly, unstoppable. Along the way, whether it was towering ancient trees or jagged rocks, they all crumbled or were uprooted under his onslaught!

After circling around, the desire in Chu Tianyu’s heart finally subsided, and the aura of the black dragon returned to calm. He let out a sigh of relief and was about to head back the way he came when he suddenly sensed the auras of five people with cultivation skills ahead. Except for one whose aura was slightly stronger, the other four were quite ordinary. One of them seemed to be in great distress, breathing heavily.

Curious, Chu Tianyu swiftly moved over and soon found them in a smooth hollow in a mountain cliff…