Proud Goddess Falls in Love with Me
Chapter 208 - 208 202 Let You Taste the Feeling of Being Disabled_1

208: Chapter 202 Let You Taste the Feeling of Being Disabled_1 208: Chapter 202 Let You Taste the Feeling of Being Disabled_1 Lu Chuan went to fetch some spring-water, then stayed behind to chat with Zhu’er for a while.

This time, the two of them didn’t talk about martial arts, but rather discussed the matter of Zhu’er’s limp.

Lu Chuan spent a long time offering psychological guidance to Zhu’er, telling her not to dwell on such matters.

“One should learn to recognize their strengths.

If you only fixate on your flaws, you’ll live in misery your entire life.”

For the first time, Zhu’er opened up and talked about this issue with someone else, and she felt much better after their conversation.

At the same time, she truly started to regard Lu Chuan as a good friend, as those deep, heartfelt matters are only shared between close friends.

Seeing that it was about time, Lu Chuan wrapped up their chat and left the place.

Zhu’er got up, feeling fully content, and her steps carried a new sense of confidence.

She licked her lips, recalling the sensation of today’s mouth-to-mouth resuscitation from Lu Chuan, and suddenly chuckled, then started hopping and skipping joyfully, even humming a little tune.

Lu Chuan returned to the medical clinic, prepared the medicine, and had Suzumiya Ichikazu soak in it.

The next morning.

Lu Chuan was still in a meditative state.

Suzumiya Ichikazu, with a face full of excitement, ran over, “Big Brother Lu Chuan, Big Brother Lu Chuan!”

Lu Chuan opened his eyes and asked, “What’s the matter?”

Suzumiya Ichikazu said, “You have to check out the medicinal barrel!”

Lu Chuan immediately got up and went to the room where the medicinal barrel was located.

Inside the barrel, mixed with various medicinal herbs, was a golden divine dragon swimming freely and joyously.

The presence of the golden divine dragon caused the medicine to reflect a golden glow, making the entire barrel shine dazzlingly.

And this golden divine dragon was none other than the dragon vein that had willingly entered Suzumiya Ichikazu’s body.

Looking at the dragon vein, Lu Chuan’s face showed excitement.

He then formed several seals with his hands, cast a few spells on his arm, and then submerged his arm into the medicinal barrel.

The golden divine dragon in the barrel, sensing Lu Chuan’s arm, not only did not avoid it but affectionately cozied up to it, wrapping around his arm.

After a while, the golden divine dragon directly burrowed into Lu Chuan’s arm and became one with him.

Lu Chuan’s lips curled into a smile, thinking to himself how his True Dragon Destiny was truly extraordinary; everything related to dragons would feel close to him.

Absorbing this dragon vein was naturally a piece of cake.

He even suspected that the dragon vein had foreseen the future, knew that Suzumiya Ichikazu would meet him, and that’s why it entered her body on its own initiative.

“Next, when I harness the power of the dragon vein, I can break through to the Advanced Foundation Building stage.

The power of this dragon vein is immensely strong, and it might even propel me to the peak of Advanced Foundation Building in one go.”

If that were the case, when he later went to the Island Country and retrieved the remaining three dragon veins, he could directly advance to the Golden Core Realm.

Suzumiya Ichikazu looked at Lu Chuan curiously and asked, “Brother Lu Chuan, have you absorbed the dragon vein?”

Lu Chuan smiled and nodded, “It’s now within my body, all I need is the right opportunity, and I can use the power of the dragon vein to break through.”

He reached out to pat Suzumiya Ichikazu’s head and said with a smile, “Don’t worry, you’ve entrusted the dragon vein to me, and I will certainly help you get rid of that old pervert Kitahara Sousuke so you won’t have to live in fear anymore.”

Suzumiya Ichikazu nodded excitedly, “Yes!

Big Brother Lu Chuan, break through quickly, Ichikazu is starting to miss home too!”

Lu Chuan hummed in response, knowing that he definitely wouldn’t be able to break through today, as he had already made plans with Zhu’er to go to Yang City in search of medicinal herbs for her leg injury.

Yang City bordered Cloud City, and the Moon Natural Spring was located at the outskirts between the two cities.

Lu Chuan told Suzumiya Ichikazu that he would be going to Yang City, and then set off for the Moon Natural Spring.

By the time he arrived, he found that Zhu’er was already there waiting.

Zhu’er wore a light pink, thin silk long dress today with her hair cascading down, giving her the air of a fairy descending to earth.

What caught Lu Chuan off-guard was that Zhu’er had put on lipstick today.

Seeing Lu Chuan approach, Zhu’er waved at him cheerfully.

Lu Chuan approached Zhu’er and complimented with a smile, “You look very beautiful today.”

Zhu’er’s face reddened, and she lowered her head shyly, “Thank you.”

Lu Chuan thought to himself that gentle women always seem so lovable—he reckoned if it were Ning Xin who received the compliment, her tail would probably wag up to the sky.

“Let’s go.”

The two didn’t waste any time and headed towards Yang City together.

On the streets of Yang City, Lu Chuan and Zhu’er walked side by side.

Zhu’er’s exceptional beauty attracted many gazes.

However, many also noticed Zhu’er’s limp and began whispering among themselves.

“This woman is really pretty, but it’s a pity she’s lame.

Her walk just lacks all grace.”

“You’re right.

If I were just judging her body and face, I’d give her a ten, but with the limp, it drops to a six.

No matter how good-looking she is, who would want to marry someone with a disability?”

“With her looks, she could even ride in a wheelchair and I’d still find her pleasing to the eye, but her limping gait just makes it hard to watch.”

…

Zhu’er, upon hearing the surrounding chatter, unconsciously hung her head and dared not meet the glances thrown her way.

Lu Chuan saw this and, smiling, said, “Don’t mind their opinions.

Live for yourself, not to become what they want you to be.”

Upon hearing this, the anxious expression on Zhu’er’s face eased somewhat, and she nodded at Lu Chuan.

At that moment, a drunken man came over, looking Zhu’er up and down with a lecherous grin, and said, “Girl, you look pretty good, too bad you’re disabled, surely no one would fancy you, right?

How about this, you pay me thirty thousand yuan, and I’ll marry you.

How about that?”

Zhu’er, when outside, feared encountering such people the most.

Her long-standing inferiority complex made her just want to quickly escape and find a place with no one around to recover her composure.

“I’m…

I’m sorry, I don’t have any such thoughts.” After speaking, she tried to leave.

The drunkard quickly blocked her way and continued, “What’s the matter, is thirty thousand too much for me?

Let me tell you, you need to be aware of your place in life.

People like you with disabilities either marry idiots or someone else disabled.

As a healthy man, marrying you would already be quite something.”

“There was a woman missing an arm in the neighborhood close to where I live.

Her family offered me one hundred thousand to marry her, and I didn’t agree.

I’m asking for only thirty thousand from you who looks okay; that’s actually a big loss for me.”

“I…

I don’t want to get married.

Please go find someone else.” Zhu’er’s face was filled with urgency, keen on avoiding such people.

Furthermore, the crowd nearby was watching the excitement, making her even more eager to flee from the spot.

Lu Chuan, seeing Zhu’er’s state, felt an inexplicable heartache.

After all, Zhu’er was a Transcendent Realm Level 9 skillful expert, yet her inner inferiority made her afraid even of a drunkard.

Seeing Zhu’er’s refusal, the drunk’s face became furious as he cursed, “Damn it, you don’t know what’s good for you, do you?

Go ask around; with your disability, who would want you?

I’m giving you a chance and you don’t even appreciate it.”

“You people need to have a clear understanding of yourselves.

You’re disabled, no one will like you.

Everyone who sees people like you tries to avoid you at all costs.

Don’t be stuck-up and think of yourself as normal.”

“Come with me.

I need to check thoroughly whether you have any other issues, and only if you don’t, I might marry you.”

After speaking, he reached out to grab Zhu’er’s arm.

Zhu’er dodged in a panic.

Lu Chuan blocked the drunkard with one hand and said coldly, “Who told you that no one likes a person with a physical disability?

Why is she not a normal person?”

The drunk glanced at Lu Chuan and cursed, “Disabled people are inferior!

What about it?

She’s a useless cripple, why are you standing up for her?

Are you brain-damaged too?”

Anger surged in Lu Chuan’s heart as he said coldly, “If you apologize to her now, I can let you off the hook.

My patience is limited, you’d better hurry.”

The drunkard scoffed, “Apologize to a cripple?

Dream on!

These disabled people deserve to be discriminated against, it’s their fault for being imperfect.

It’s their fault for being laughed at!”

Without another word, Lu Chuan punched the drunkard in the face.

The drunkard fell to the ground, glaring at Lu Chuan furiously, and cursed, “Are you freaking sick?

I was cursing this disabled person, not you.

Why did you hit me?”

Lu Chuan snorted coldly and said, “In my eyes, there are only cultured people and uncultured people.

When I come across someone as uncouth as you, I feel I must act!”

“You disdain disabled people, don’t you?

Then I’ll let you taste what it’s like to be disabled yourself!”

Having said this, Lu Chuan stepped fiercely on the drunkard’s knee, shattering it.

The drunkard wailed in agony.

From that point on, he would have to live his life in a wheelchair.

Lu Chuan walked back to Zhu’er and took her hand, “Let’s go.”

Zhu’er was still in a daze.

Since she had injured her foot, no one had ever stood up for her against others’ mockery.

Whether it was her fellow disciples or people from the sect, everyone kept their distance, and some even secretly laughed at her behind her back.

So whenever she faced such situations, she always endured silently; after all, she really was disabled, and what people said wasn’t wrong.

But today, Lu Chuan had given her a warmth she had never felt before.

Lu Chuan, holding her hand, led the way, and she followed subconsciously, watching his back, as a certain emotion began to grow quietly in her heart.

Soon, the two of them arrived at a less crowded street.

Lu Chuan stopped, turned around to look at Zhu’er, and said, “Next time you encounter such discrimination, don’t be cowardly.

Demand an apology immediately, and if they don’t apologize, then take action.

You’re a Transcendent Realm Level 9 skillful expert, and as long as you show your strength, let’s see who still dares to speak to you like that.”

Seeing the indignant look on Lu Chuan, Zhu’er couldn’t help but start to laugh.

Puzzled, Lu Chuan asked, “I’m teaching you how not to be bullied by others.

What are you laughing at?”

Zhu’er, with a mysterious smile, then obediently nodded and said, “Alright, I get it.

I’ll listen to you.

If I encounter such people in the future, I’ll definitely teach them a lesson.”

“That’s more like it.

If you don’t fight back, those who bully you will only become more numerous,” Lu Chuan said, with a look of ‘a teachable child’ on his face.

“The medicine market is just ahead; let’s go buy the medicinal herbs quickly.”

The two arrived at the medicine market.

“To heal your foot injury, we need quite a few Tongyou Herbs.

Though this herb is not common, it’s usually available in any medicine market.

This herb can enhance the toughness of muscles and bones, and many martial artists like to eat it raw,” explained Lu Chuan.

After spending half the day at the medicine market, they were surprised to find that the Tongyou Herbs had all been bought up.

They came to the last herbal medicine shop.

“Do you have any Tongyou Herbs?” he asked the shopkeeper.

The shopkeeper shook his head and pointed to a man who was bagging nearby, saying, “He bought up all the Tongyou Herbs.”

Lu Chuan turned to look at the man, saw the large bag full of Tongyou Herbs in his hand, and asked, “Brother, could you sell some of those Tongyou Herbs to us?”

The man glanced at Lu Chuan and said, “Sorry, but our Polar Light Martial Arts Hall is going to compete with the Zhao Family Martial Arts Hall today.

I’ve heard that the Zhao Family Martial Arts Hall has invited a very strong reinforcement, and our Polar Light Martial Arts Hall is likely to lose.

I need to get these Tongyou Herbs to our fellow disciples urgently, so I really am sorry.”

Hearing this, Lu Chuan quickly said, “How about this: I can be a reinforcement for your martial arts hall, and if I help you win the competition, you just give me some of these Tongyou Herbs.

How’s that?”

After sizing up Lu Chuan and taking a look at Zhu’er beside him, the man laughed and shook his head, “Better not.

Our martial arts hall can afford to lose, but we absolutely cannot become a laughing stock.”