Chapter 273: The Future of the Eternal Forbidden Body
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
“I think there’s been a misunderstanding,” Su Chen glanced at Huo Xi and said. His voice was extremely calm, devoid of any emotion as if discussing a very mundane matter.
“I’m giving you the blood fruit today because I want to see how far the legendary Eternal Forbidden Body can progress in this world bound by the Heavenly Dao. I have no other motives.”
“Hmm?” Hearing Su Chen’s words, everyone present knitted their brows in surprise. Could Su Chen’s intention be so simple? Even Huo Xi, the person involved, did not react for a moment.
In the past period of time, everyone she had met coveted the immortal gold in her hands. But now, Su Chen was different. Not only did he not covet her immortal gold, but he had even gifted her a blood fruit. His goal was merely to see how far the Eternal Forbidden Body could advance. This excuse was not unreasonable, yet it felt surreal. After all, Su Chen had just opposed the Golden Crow Clan for her sake.
In today’s world, was there really such a magnanimous person?
“Miss, since this is a gift from my junior brother, please accept it,” the Pavilion Master slowly spoke. “Speaking of which, I am also very curious how far this Eternal Forbidden Body, despised by the Heavenly Dao, can progress in this era.”
Before speaking, he first looked at Su Chen in surprise. Even he did not grasp Su Chen’s intent. But out of respect for Su Chen, he could only speak on his behalf. After all, Su Chen was his junior brother.
“Well said,” the Yin Yang Holy Son immediately echoed. He looked at Huo Xi. “Miss, don’t worry too much. Back at the God Demon Sect’s ruins, Brother Su Chen gifted me a saint-level divine power without asking for anything in return. Su Chen’s character is known throughout the world. You can trust him completely. I vouch for it in the name of the Holy Son of the Yin Yang Holy Land!”
As soon as his voice fell, many disciples in the hall began agreeing:
“Brother Su Chen is truly a paragon in the cultivation world.”
“If Brother Su Chen cannot be trusted, then there is no one in this world who can!”
“In my view, even the great emperors of the ancient times may not compare to Brother Su Chen…”
More and more voices chimed in agreement. Listening to them, Huo Xi’s heart wavered. Could she really be overthinking? After all, since she began cultivating, she had never witnessed an expert receive such unanimous praise. Yet now, Su Chen had genuinely earned it.
Even before his falling out with the Golden Crow Clan, their Fourth Prince had also greatly respected Su Chen. This made it clear Su Chen’s style aligned with how others described him.
Thinking of this, self-reproach covered Huo Xi’s face. Su Chen must have noticed her damaged Dao foundation and thus gifted the blood fruit. Yet she had not only been ungrateful but judged a gentleman with a petty mind.
She still had some immortal gold originally. Yet she had only taken out a meager piece to exchange for Su Chen’s blood fruit. Recalling this, Huo Xi felt somewhat ashamed. If she took out more immortal gold now, it would surely leave Su Chen with a poor impression. He would think her crafty and calculating.
Resolving this, Huo Xi silently determined to find an opportunity to give Su Chen more immortal gold later.
“Thank you, Holy Son. I will engrave today’s kindness onto my heart. Consider this a gift from me.”
As she finished speaking, Huo Xi waved lightly towards Su Chen.
Swish!
The next moment, a storage ring materialized. Su Chen took it with interest. Soon after, he scanned it with his divine sense, and his expression shifted subtly. Because there were actually two Saint Breaking Pills inside! This meant Su Chen could outright produce two Saint Realm experts. In other words, with the pills in hand, he could establish a formidable holy land.
After all, many holy lands only had a single saint guarding them. Those with several saints, great saints, or saint kings were already considered top-notch powers.
“A mere blood fruit is not worth such a heavy price, is it?” Su Chen looked up at Huo Xi.
“This is of no use to me, but it’s different for Holy Son. Please accept it, Holy Son,” Huo Xi said firmly.
Su Chen pondered for a long time before finally storing away the ring. Soon after, he tossed out a jade slip before Huo Xi, uttering indifferently, “From now on, if anyone dares covet the immortal gold on you, feel free to contact me anytime.”
Su Chen’s words were loaded with meaning. All present understood who he was targeting. Very quickly, many cast their gazes towards the Golden Crow Clan.
The Fourth Prince’s face was ashen. Under the table, his hands clenched tightly as his entire body seethed with dense killing intent, like a volcano about to erupt. Boundless energy furiously accumulated within him, as if he could detonate any moment. Thankfully, he restrained himself at the precipice.
“I will remember today’s events! We will certainly not let the deaths of our clan’s princes go easily. As for the immortal gold… I look forward to seeing if Brother Su Chen alone can deter the experts of all the East Barrens’ factions from it!”
The Golden Crow Clan’s Fourth Prince slowly stood up, his voice icy cold as his gaze nonchalantly swept past everyone present. Then he took a deep breath, cupped his fists slightly, and bid them farewell.
With Su Chen present, it was completely impossible to deal with Huo Xi. Rather than face further embarrassment here, leaving first was the wiser option. Everyone watched the Fourth Prince depart before slowly recovering their senses. First looking at Su Chen, then Huo Xi, they understood perfectly. While Su Chen’s earlier words could hardly intimidate all of the East Barrens’ forces, deterring some petty thieves was no issue. One thing was certain. From now on, Huo Xi would have far fewer enemies. In this way, Su Chen had helped preserve the immortal gold in her hands.
“Thank you, Holy Son.” Huo Xi gazed at Su Chen, her expression complex. Since starting cultivation, she had never met such a helpful person. Ever since obtaining the ancient inheritance and immortal gold, people like this had become increasingly rarer.
In the past, everyone she knew had some ulterior motive. Either greed for her beauty, or greed for her inheritance.. Or both!