Chapter 5, Lies

Su Chen's tone was low and slow: "Rumors have already begun, and I, this blind man, may not be capable in other respects, but my ears are still quite functional... They ultimately cannot wait any longer"

At that moment, a fierce tiger descended the mountain and struck the cast iron post, producing a loud bang. The resilient wood skin wrapped around the iron column cracked, leaving only the iron post, which was actually dented by Su Chen's blow, causing the post itself to tilt slightly.

Moreover, there is no longer any value in the struggle

The matter of the reform was naturally abandoned as a result, and Su Cheng'an did not nod; no matter how much Su Keji struggled, it was of no use

After the original loss of sight, the once desolate Su family courtyard suddenly became lively again. The elder of the Su family, Su Changche, personally came to visit his grandson, holding his hand and speaking warmly to him. Following this, a group of elders from the Su family came to pay their respects, and finally, the uncles from various branches of the family also arrived.

Su Feihu's voice was filled with anger: "Suk Ji jumped up and down, accusing you of being a liar who deceives the public, claiming that you have been deceiving the family from the very beginning, and that you have not actually regained your sight. A group of old folks in the clan, all cold-hearted, actually agreed to his suggestion to subject you to a hearing test."

Su Chen is not a disreputable offspring; on the contrary, he is exceptionally outstanding, and the family has no reason to act in this manner

Su Chen continuously struck the wooden and iron post in front of him, producing a dull thudding sound. Due to his blindness, he paid special attention to his movements and steps, measuring each step as if with a ruler. Thus, although he was constantly retreating and advancing, he never deviated from his direction.

For more than half a year, the Su family has been waiting for Su Chenshuang's eyes to fully recover, but what they have received instead is only disappointment

To the north of Lin'an City lies a mountain called Bajiao Mountain. At the summit of Bajiao Mountain stands a remarkable tree known as the Qinghua Tree. This tree blooms once a year, and its floral essence possesses magical effects. When applied to the body, it invigorates the blood, strengthens the body, and enhances one's vitality, which is the essence of the Qingmu spirit

The tough wood veneer in Su Chen's hand was crushed, and his hand trembled slightly

Do not be deceived by his current impressive display of strength; it is the result of countless hours of effort he has invested over the past two years.

This is also what makes Sukji the most envious.

Su Feihu paused and asked, "Do you already know?"

But they will not show mercy because of this, will they? Su Chen retorted

Su Chen replied: "I am indeed lying... My eyes have never been well."

Some individuals begin to feel discontented—an improvement that cannot lead to recovery is akin to a genius that has been cut short, which holds no significance whatsoever

"Good punch!" A sharp shout came from behind.

Today, Su Chen once again came to the courtyard to practice the Flame Tiger Fist. This martial art, passed down from the Su family ancestors, is known for its fierce and powerful techniques. In order to further enhance the might of this fist technique, the Su family's elder, Su Changche, went to great lengths to acquire a vial of Blaze Tiger Blood elixir, allowing him to possess the Blaze Tiger bloodline and thereby advance to the Kaiyang realm, becoming a stabilizing force for the Su family.

"So, has the clan already decided to test me?" Su Chen asked

The news of Su Chen's recovering eyesight spread through the Su family courtyard like a gust of wind

Su Chen revealed a faint smile on his face: "Third Uncle."

Su Chen listened with helplessness and said, "Second Uncle, just say what you want to say, but why is that hand always waving in front of me?"

Some rejoice in it, while others feel a sense of loss

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, several months have passed

Among the many members of the Su family, Su Feihu can be considered to have the best relationship with Su Chen. When Su Chen became blind, Su Feihu even personally bound over a dozen renowned doctors from Lin'an City to come and provide treatment, causing a wave of complaints in Lin'an City. However, the third master of the Su family has always acted in such a domineering manner, and others have no way to deal with him.

The hearing test is not difficult; the issue is that this practice will demonstrate a clear lack of trust in the family members.

In two months, the year-end competition will commence

In fact, several months ago, Su Kiji had already proposed this suggestion, but it was personally rejected by the elder of the Su family, Su Changche.

Su Chen unsurprisingly secured the top position once again, receiving a bottle of "Spirit of Green Wood" personally bestowed by the elder of the Su family.

Bajiao Mountain is the property of the Su family, and the Spirit of Green Wood is thus monopolized by them. It can be said that the rise of the Su family is closely related to this Spirit of Green Wood. Every year, the Su family sells two bottles externally, while one bottle is reserved for the most outstanding descendants of the family.

A person entered from outside the courtyard. This individual had a dignified appearance; although middle-aged, he still exuded charm and elegance. A small mustache adorned his lips, complementing his bright, captivating eyes, making him particularly eye-catching

Yes, the Su family cannot wait any longer

That night, Su Chen heard that Su Keji had flown into a rage because a servant accidentally broke a bowl, nearly beating the servant to death

In recent years, due to Su Chen consistently being the top among the third generation of the family, the Spirit of Aoki has always belonged to Su Chen. It can be said that despite Su Chen's disability, the significant progress he has made is largely attributed to the Spirit of Aoki

Su Feihu understood his feelings, patted his shoulder and sighed: "You have already done very well to achieve this. The Su family should take pride in having a descendant like you"

Due to the half-month flowering period, the flower dew is scarce, and only three bottles can be obtained each year

And the remaining opportunities for him are already few

What? Su Feihu did not understand at once

It is the third son of the Su family, Su Feihu.

Suk Ji personally visited Su Chen with gifts, and while holding Su Chen's hand, he expressed his joy by saying, "I was very pleased to learn that Chen Er's eyesight has improved, and that evening I even drank a few extra cups of wine."

Only he himself understands the extent of the impact that blindness has had on him

Bang

In the past, when Su Chen was in good health, he was merely envious, ultimately achieving nothing. Now that Su Chen is blind, he perceives it as a tremendous waste for Su Chen to be alive. He wishes he could seize all the benefits that Su Chen has gained over the years and use them for his own son.

At this moment, Su Feihu strode over, came to stand beside Su Chen, looked at him, and said: "It seems that it won't be long before you can enter the Eighth Layer; your progress is quite rapid"

The hearing test involves conducting a formal examination of Su Chen's vision. During this period, Su Chen will be subjected to auditory isolation to ensure the accuracy of the test

However, after more than half a year of silence, the voices that had once been suppressed began to resurface, and this time even Su Changche was unwilling to stop them

However, loss is loss, regardless of the circumstances. Seeing Su Chen tightly grip the jade bottle, Su Keji knew that he had lost another opportunity.

People rushed to inform each other, and the entire Su family was in an uproar

Su Kiji laughed heartily while looking up at the sky, then withdrew his hand and patted Su Chen on the shoulder, saying, "My dear nephew, you must take good care of your health," before returning to his own affairs

He has already sacrificed far too much just to be able to function normally

Yes, they asked me to inform you

Taking a deep breath to calm the turmoil within, he said in an exceptionally calm tone: "Then please trouble Uncle San to go back and inform them that there is no need for testing."

"Quick?" Su Chen smiled bitterly and said, "But I feel it has already been too slow. If it weren't for these eyes, I would be close to entering the Ninth Layer of Body Refinement by now."