Chapter 4, Humiliation

Hao Qiang... Chu Yanqi recalled that Chu Hua had told him that Hao Qiang was a servant bought for him by his mother when she was still alive. However, Hao Qiang had exceptional talent; he awakened his agility at the age of five and began cultivating the path of immortality. Particularly in various martial arts techniques, Hao Qiang could often learn them perfectly after just one glance.

"In order to prevent any further incidents, I have imprisoned Chu Hua in the dungeon. This way, he can focus on his training, and if you dare to act recklessly, I will ensure that Chu Hua suffers torturous death," said Chu Zhengming coldly. "You wouldn't want to say that you want to disfigure yourself, would you? No worries, I have excellent medicine here that can restore your beauty to its original state. However, if you dare to make a move—if you make one cut, I will make a hundred cuts on Chu Hua."

Yes, my lord! Chu Fu bowed and replied, and soon fetched the whip.

The landlord? Chu Hua was also taken aback

"It all depends on the head of the family," Chu Hua said helplessly. At this point, he wanted to argue, wanted to struggle, but he found himself powerless.

I have good news to share with you. "Chu Yunjie lowered his head and whispered in Chu Yanqi's ear, "Hao Qiang has also been found by my great-grandfather and has returned. You will meet him shortly."

Chu Yanqi Yuan and - the book has already been prepared to turn and leave, upon hearing him say this, could only stand firm in place

Chu Hua remained motionless, allowing Chu Fu to wield a whip as thick as his arm, striking it against his back, the searing pain spreading throughout his body

He naturally does not wish for Chu Yanqi to stay in the Chu family. If one day he were to lose his mind and take his own life, his elixirs would also be in vain. To avoid any prolonged troubles, it is only natural to send Chu Yanqi away first, and then prioritize obtaining the elixirs. As for Chu Yanqi's life or death, it is of no concern to him at all.

Good! This sentence was not spoken by Chu Hua, but by Chu Yanqi. He plans to escape during the journey, and naturally, the sooner the better. The longer it drags on, the more unfavorable it becomes for him

However, Chu Zhengming must thank this infatuated young lady; without her, he would have been left with no way out. Now, she has given him endless hope

Although Chu Hua's cultivation is not remarkable, he is quite resilient. The whip strikes his body, and soon, his already tattered clothes tear apart, leaving streaks of blood spreading across his skin.

Chu Zhengming sneered: "You are about to marry into the Sang family, and I certainly cannot make things difficult for you. However, as for Chu Hua? He is a disciple of the Chu family, so I can naturally deal with him as I see fit. Yun Jie, hold down Chu Yanqi and make her sit. Chu Fu, bring me a whip, and let's teach Chu Hua a good lesson."

Chu Yunjie pressed Chu Yanqi down onto the chair. Naturally, Chu Yanqi was no match for him, struggling in vain, and could only watch helplessly.

Chu Yanqi took a step back, unable to help but cover her chest. This person is truly malicious, having devised such a ruthless method.

Wait!" Chu Zhengming called out

This time, such an incident occurred; Chu Yanqi secretly let Hao Qiang go, but unexpectedly, he was also brought back by Chu Zhengming

Being adopted into a family can also be considered a joyous occasion; surely, he will not be confined in a prison van.

Chu Yanqi looked up at him and calmly said, "Alright"

Chu Hua smiled and said, "Thank you, family head, for your generosity."

The Kong-Sang family is a prominent clan. If Miss Sang were beautiful enough, it is hard to imagine how many young talents would be willing to marry into the family. Unfortunately, Miss Sang is truly too unattractive, and moreover, she is also mentally unstable and infatuated...

Since you have no objections, I will contact the Kong Sang family tomorrow to confirm a suitable date

"Well, then we shall return," said Yu Qian, as he intended to signal Chu Hua to leave.

With a slight exertion of force, Chu Zhengming's grip caused him bone-deep pain. In his ear, he heard the sinister voice: "Without a useless person like you, it is indeed quite troublesome, but that does not mean I cannot find the elixir. My Chu family has a history of hundreds of years, with three to four hundred disciples under our banner. If everyone were as unruly as you, how would that be manageable?"

"First, lock him in the dungeon," instructed Chu Zhengming. He then said to Chu Yanqi, "If you want your father to have a better time, it depends on your performance. Once I obtain the elixir, I will release him; otherwise—you're well aware of the consequences."

He had inquired with Chu Hua, who mentioned that the Chu family resides on the edge of the Kunlan Mountain Range, approximately twenty days' journey from Cangwu City, and he would always find an opportunity to escape

However, he remained silent and did not plead for mercy until he fainted from the pain. Only then did Chu Zhengming wave his hand to signal Chu Fu to stop, and he splashed cold water on Chu Hua to wake him up

In recent days, he has considered various methods, but none of them have proven to be feasible

Chu Yanqi looked at Chu Yunjie, understanding that he must have exaggerated something in front of Chu Zhengming.

As long as one has some issues, he will be the first to target Chu Hua with criticism.

"What did you say?" Chu Yanqi was taken aback, and immediately, a cold sweat broke out on her back. This Jiang truly lived up to his reputation; he actually intended to imprison Chu Hua in the dungeon. As a result, escaping would become a problem for her.

Since you have agreed, there is nothing more to discuss said Chu Zhengming slowly

"I called you here to discuss the good relationship between Yanqi and Miss Sang. Chu Hua, do you have any opinions on this?" Chu Zhengming asked deliberately.

It was not until the Kong family specifically named this person that he became aware of the existence of this individual from the Chu family. It is said that last winter, Miss Sang visited Kunlan Town for leisure and inadvertently encountered Chu Yanqi on the street, which left a lasting impression on her, leading to the matter of his marrying into the family.

I detest being threatened by others!" Chu Zhengming walked up to Chu Yanqi, lifted his chin, and coldly said with a sharp and sarcastic tone, "It was you who said that I need you, this useless person, to exchange for the elixir?"

He had never paid attention to this child before. With three to four hundred people in the Chu family, how could he notice a disciple who could not cultivate and was an insignificant waste?

If Chu Yanqi really disfigured his own face, and the Kong Sang family looked down on him, then he would have no reason to continue living. Without the chance to obtain the elixir, Chu Zheng would certainly kill him to accompany him in death

What do you want?" Chu Yanqi took a deep breath, calmed her mind, and understood that Chu Zhengming would definitely not kill him at this moment. He still had time to negotiate, so he absolutely could not lose his composure.

The third day of next month is an auspicious day. I see that Yanqi's injuries have also healed, so why not send him on his way to Cangwu City? Although Chu Zhengming's tone was inquiring, it was clear to everyone that he was already prepared.

Although Chu Hua is not his biological father, after he took over his body, he has already wronged Chu Hua. For the past half month, Chu Hua has been diligently and carefully taking care of him. How could he just leave without a word, disregarding his life and death?

"Chu Hua, I have heard that you have already reached the ninth level of the Spirit Cultivation Stage?" Chu Zhengming said, "You have been busy these days, and it seems you haven't had the time to cultivate properly. Why not take advantage of this period to focus on your cultivation? The dungeon of the Chu family is quite peaceful, and there are usually no idle people to disturb you. It is an excellent place for cultivation. What do you intend to do?"

Chu Zhengming was somewhat surprised. Originally, in order to avoid the humiliation of being adopted into another family, Chu Yanqi would rather take her own life than agree to it. How is it that she is now so calm and composed? Moreover, today's Chu Yanqi is indeed a bit strange—yet he cannot pinpoint what exactly is odd about her.