Chu Linfeng sat in front of the table, casually poured a cup of tea for Chu Yuanba, and said, "Are other families planning harm against our Chu Family?"
"This world is one of the strong devouring the weak, and whoever has greater power has the right to speak. Besides the Lin Family, the other three big families have desires to annex our Chu Family, especially lately, it's been even more apparent." Chu Yuanba's eyes revealed an expression of anger.
"Feng'er, there are quite a few people in the Chu Family now who have rebellious intentions. It's been a long time since you've seen your second uncle.
According to the disciples, the information gathered shows he's been getting close to the Gongsun Clan. He has long coveted my position as Patriarch. He fiercely opposed this engagement with the Lin Family. For the family's interests, I had no choice but to do this.
Everyone knows Lin Ruoxi's ugliness. Marrying her as your wife is indeed pushing it for you, but I don't understand, when you had a chance to choose Lin Ziping, why you ultimately chose her!" Chu Yuanba slowly shifted the topic to this engagement.
Chu Linfeng's heart was also in turmoil. The surface peace of the Chu Family was actually his father's concessions for peace.
"Father, Ruoxi isn't as you imagine. Although she's ugly now, she won't be in the future. I can't explain the reason to you now, but you just have to trust me. Also, any family that dares to have ambitions against our Chu Family will definitely regret it!"
"Father trusts you, but your level of strength is hard for others to fathom. Feng'er, which layer of the Black Tortoise Realm are you now?"
Chu Linfeng was a bit troubled at this moment. If he said he was still stuck at the First Layer, Chu Yuanba would definitely be very disappointed.
However, when competing with Lin Long, that enormous Star Power couldn't explain this phenomenon because the First Layer of Black Tortoise Realm shouldn't possess such immense Star Power. But claiming he's reached the Fifth or Sixth Layer wouldn't quite be accurate either.
"Can't answer? Or do you have unspeakable concerns?"
"No, no, it's not that! Father, I am now at the peak of the Fifth Layer of Black Tortoise Realm, soon able to break through to the Sixth Layer. However, until now, I haven't practiced any martial skill with an attack power yet. If the family encounters trouble, I can't offer much help!"
Chu Linfeng quickly said, regarding martial skills, he's indeed very eager, but martial skills are extremely rare in this world.
Martial skills are generally divided into four types: Heaven, Earth, Profound, and Yellow Tiers. The Celestial Tier martial skill is the highest, probably only found in strong hidden sects, and there's also the legendary Divine Tier martial skill. Next is the Earth Tier martial skill, which might appear in some powerful sects and royal families.
Profound Tier martial skills are also very scarce, even in a second-tier city like Liuyun City, owning fewer than five Profound Tier martial skills.
Yellow Tier martial skills are slightly more common. Regardless of whether it's Celestial or Yellow Tier martial skills, they are divided into Upper, Middle, and Lower Grades.
Many families have Lower Yellow Martial Skills, but even such a Lower Yellow Martial Skill costs hundreds of Spirit Stones. The value of just one Spirit Stone is enough to cover a month's living expenses for an ordinary family, highlighting the preciousness of martial skills.
"Feng'er, the highest martial skill our Chu Family possesses is the Profound Tier Lower Grade Linglong Sword Technique, but only the Patriarch is allowed to practice it. However, you might as well visit the Library Pavilion.
There are some Yellow Tier Middle and Lower Grade martial skills there. Take this token with you, no one will stop you."
After Chu Yuanba spoke, he took out a black token from his body. On the token, Chu Linfeng saw the character "Ba" written.
The Chu Family's Library Pavilion is one of the most important places in the family, usually guarded by dozens of people. Ordinary people can't enter at all, unless with the Patriarch's written decree or token, otherwise, those who force entry will be killed without mercy.
With Chu Yuanba's token, Chu Linfeng wouldn't face danger entering the Library Pavilion, "Thank you, Father, Feng'er certainly won't let you down!"
"Feng'er, today, I called you here actually for the family trial three months later. You should know that every three years, a family trial is held in Liuyun City.
The purpose is to allow the most outstanding disciples to enter Celestial Dragon Academy to study, which is a place where Earth Tier martial skills exist.
As long as you enter Celestial Dragon Academy, there's a chance to learn Earth Tier martial skills. At that time, our entire family may undergo transformative changes." Chu Yuanba's eyes revealed extreme sadness.
"Father, do you want me to participate in this family trial?" Chu Linfeng already had the answer in his heart but still asked.
"Yes, Father hopes you can obtain the spot to enter Celestial Dragon Academy, this way our Chu Family can temporarily ease the pressure.
After all, those families who eye us covetously will be wary if they think you entered Celestial Martial Academy, which is currently the best approach."
"Father, how many slots are there to enter Celestial Dragon Academy?"
"Three, the top three can enter. In recent years, no one from the Chu Family has been able to enter Celestial Dragon Academy. That's why those families are plotting to annex us." Chu Yuanba felt a heavy burden thinking of this.
"Father, don't worry! Feng'er will definitely enter Celestial Martial Academy!" Chu Linfeng's eyes were full of confidence.
"Alright, I've explained everything I needed to. Here are some low-grade Spirit Stones that can help with your practice. I hope you can create miracles for our Chu Family!" Chu Yuanba handed over dozens of Spirit Stones to Chu Linfeng.
It was his first time seeing Spirit Stones, and Chu Linfeng couldn't help but feel excited, then he left the room.
"I must enter Celestial Dragon Academy, only by learning Earth Tier martial skills can I maintain family peace and have the qualification to acquire the Ice Flame Crystal." On the way, Chu Linfeng thought to himself.
Seeing Chu Linfeng's departing figure, Chu Yuanba faced the portrait of the woman on the wall and said: "Lan Mei, I don't know if what I'm doing is right or wrong. I just hope you won't blame me in the future!"
Chu Linfeng returned to his room and saw Lin Yanran inside, "Yanran, I will be practicing martial skills recently, do not disturb me unless it's important!"
"Understood, Second Young Master!" Lin Yanran also had many questions in her mind about why he didn't get engaged to the second young lady and why he chose the third young lady and so on. But she didn't ask and quietly left, gently closing the door.
Chu Linfeng sat on his bed, took out a Low Grade Spirit Stone given by Chu Yuanba and carefully inspected it in his palm.
The Spirit Stone attracted with a faint fluctuation of Spiritual Qi. He knew absorbing Spiritual Qi from the Spirit Stone was similar to absorbing Star Power, both could enhance his realm.
However, absorbing Spiritual Qi from a Spirit Stone mainly increases the Spiritual Power in the body, while absorbing Star Power can increase attack power, both serving different functions.
The higher the strength realm, the more Star Power can be absorbed. It's said that upon reaching the Earth Martial Realm, one could condense an Earth Star Pill within the body, then the Star Power is immensely potent, capable of handling ten Ninth Layer Black Tortoise Realm individuals without issue.
Once reaching the Celestial Martial Realm, one can condense a Celestial Star Pill, its power so formidable it can destroy cities and perhaps even fly in the sky.
After reaching the Divine Martial Realm, one can open a Star River within the body, ready to directly destroy mountains and sever rivers. Yet people who've reached this realm seem to be figures of legends.
Chu Linfeng set aside distractions, starting to absorb the Spirit Stone in his hand, feeling a bit excited absorbing Spiritual Qi for the first time.
Initially, he felt a fresh warm current flowing through his body, gradually entering the Dantian area, beginning to merge with his internal Spiritual Power.
This sensation had never occurred before. After completely absorbing a Spirit Stone, he noticeably felt his internal Spiritual Power had strengthened, with a newfound sense of comfort surging throughout his body.
Opening his eyes, Chu Linfeng's face filled with confidence, "Unexpectedly, absorbing Spiritual Qi from Spirit Stones has such wonderful effects. I wonder if absorbing all these Spirit Stones will help me break through my realm."