Honestly, Chu Qi-Tian had a feeling that Tang Yun didn't truly regard him as her disciple at all.
His grandfather had requested Tang Yun to take Chu Qi-Tian in as her disciple. But Chu Qi-Tian couldn't remember the number of times that Tang Yun had instructed him over the years.
In fact, he barely saw his master more than a few times in a year.
His title as a disciple of the sect leader of Chu Sect was merely that. A title. He had not gained any tangible progress in his cultivation from Tang Yun's instruction.
"When was the last time you saw her?" Chu Zheng-Liang asked again.
Chu Qi-Tian thought for a moment.
"Quite some time ago. The last time I saw my master was more than six months ago, at the funeral for our elders. Chu Sect was attacked then and she appeared and fought the intruder. I never saw her since then," said Chu Qi-Tian exasperatedly.
"Has it been that long? Has our sect leader gone into seclusion? No matter. Your master is an important figure who is busy with sect matters. It makes sense that she has no time to instruct you. I'll pick a few martial artists from our family for you. You can seek their advice if you have any questions about cultivation. You have to advance to the level of the grandmaster as soon as possible!"
"Time is running out, son. If you want to become the head of the Chu family, you must rise to the level of supreme grandmaster before you turn fifty. Otherwise, it doesn't matter how hard I vouch for you. The rules of our ancestors forbid you from assuming the position of head of the Chu family," Chu Zheng-Liang said patiently. His voice was filled with the hopes that he had pinned on his son.
Chu Qi-Tian nodded. He replied with confidence and determination. One could discern the fierce ambition in his voice. "Don't worry, Dad. Even Chu Tian-Fan, that lousy bastard, managed to get himself made a supreme grandmaster. I'm not going to disappoint our family clan. Unlike that bastard, the blood that runs in my veins is pure and untainted. My achievements will surpass that dead bastard child!"
"That's the attitude! My son, Qi-Tian, is born to rule. Your father believes that you will become the Chu family's greatest pride and joy in the future."
Chu Zheng-Liang smiled and watched as Chu Qi-Tian left the room.
The smile on his face vanished as soon as his son was gone.
He returned to his study and picked up a folder on his study desk.
The contents of the document were regarding the revival of China's Unrivalled Grandmaster and his feats in Jiangbei, which had struck terror in the hearts of everyone in the province.
Chu Zheng-Liang had received this information earlier in the day but he had had his suspicions on its veracity.
He had sent someone to infiltrate China and conduct an investigation.
There was no other way. The groups and organizations that they had planted in China had been rooted out completely.
He had to resort to unorthodox means to obtain this information.
That meant that its accuracy was still suspect!
"Hopefully, it's just a baseless rumor. Otherwise, the Chu family's going to find itself faced with a terrifying foe," murmured Chu Zheng-Liang worriedly to himself. Creasing his brow was the thick lines of trepidation and concern.
Chu Zheng-Liang had only faced Ye Fan in battle once. It had happened a year ago, out at sea off the borders of Japan.
But he had realized how terrifying and unpredictable the young man had been.
It would be horrifying if he had managed to come back to life after being slain by the
Chu Sect's sect leader.
"It's probably nothing but misinformation. Unless the scoundrel is an immortal, he can't possibly escape from the jaws of death every time!" Chu Zheng-Liang frowned and muttered to himself in his study. Outside the study, the moon spilled across the night and lit the darkness with a dim glow.
His words seemed to be a prayer and an attempt at comforting himself.
After a long while, Chu Zheng-Liang sighed.
"What a mess."
Ye Fan arrived at Fenghai as the Chu family sent their martial artists out to investigate the spate of strange incidents that had occurred across the globe.
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