Proud Goddess Falls in Love with Me
Chapter 284 - 284 268 Golden Core 2nd Layer_1

284: Chapter 268: Golden Core 2nd Layer_1 284: Chapter 268: Golden Core 2nd Layer_1 11 o’clock at night.

Jiangbei Martial Arts Association.

After Lu Chuan brought Han Qingci back, Zhou Yun’s hanging heart could finally relax.

She fiercely scolded Lu Chuan, yet she hadn’t expected to be refuted by Han Qingci and was warned not to speak so loudly to Lu Chuan.

Zhou Yun suddenly felt like she had raised her daughter for twenty years in vain, so angry that she was left speechless.

Lu Chuan hurriedly smoothed things over, coaxing Zhou Yun away with sweet words.

Han Qingci naturally stayed at the Martial Arts Association.

After Zhou Yun left, she smiled and said, “Brother Lu Chuan, I’m good to you, aren’t I?”

Lu Chuan rolled his eyes at her and said, “Your mom was just worried about you when she scolded me, don’t talk to her like that again in the future.”

With a mischievous grin, Han Qingci said, “Oh, you don’t understand my mom.

She was just pretending to be angry.

She would love for me to defend you like that; after all, only then can she hope to hold a grandson sooner.”

Lu Chuan was momentarily at a loss for words.

Han Qingci then asked shyly, “Brother Lu Chuan, can I stay with you tonight…”

Lu Chuan flatly refused, “No!

I’ve already kissed you today, don’t push your luck.

You’ll sleep in the room next to mine tonight.”

Han Qingci looked disappointed but was too embarrassed to insist and could only nod in agreement.

The next day.

Lu Chuan found a suitable technique and taught it to Han Qingci, demanding that she master the technique within a few days or else he would drive her away.

Having no choice, Han Qingci earnestly practiced the technique.

“I hope that once Qingci starts her training, she’ll focus less on me.”

Without further thought, Lu Chuan went into the quiet room, took out a two-hundred-year medicinal herb, and prepared to break through.

“With the portion of power given to me by Qingci, I don’t need to refine this two-hundred-year medicinal herb into an elixir pill; I’ll just break through directly.”

He ate the two-hundred-year medicinal herb and then began to concentrate on refining his Birth Sign Golden Core using the power he had absorbed from Han Qingci’s body.

Three o’clock in the afternoon.

Lu Chuan walked out of the quiet room with a beaming face.

There were now two stripes on the Birth Sign Golden Core in his Dantian, signifying that his Golden Core had reached the 2nd Cycle.

Now, even if he came across someone like Mu Laogui, he could easily handle them without the suppression of the Indestructible Golden Eye Pupil.

Moreover, with his Primal Chaos Indestructible Body and the Azure Flood Dragon Sword, he could even put up a fight against a Level 3 Profound Realm expert.

Though the Level 3 Profound Realm had an advantage in realm, he could make up for it with the power of martial arts skills.

On Earth, where any ordinary training martial arts skill would be treated as a Sky Rank martial arts skill, Lu Chuan was like a walking treasury of Sky Rank martial arts skills.

If one martial arts skill wasn’t enough to handle a Level 3 Profound Realm expert, he could simply use another, stronger one.

Releasing his Divine Sense, he saw Han Qingci in the next room earnestly practicing the technique he had imparted.

Satisfied, he nodded and then headed towards the training hall.

At the training hall, Zou Baicheng was enthusiastically showing a few seemingly wealthy and powerful middle-aged men the situation of the apprentices within the association.

Due to the prescription Lu Chuan provided, as well as the resources reclaimed from the Tiannan Province Martial Arts Association, the physical condition of the apprentices at the Jiangbei Province Martial Arts Association had improved significantly.

Their spirits appeared transformed, and they seemed much more lively than before.

Lu Chuan, curious, walked over and glanced at the middle-aged men, asking, “Who might these gentlemen be?”

Zou Baicheng quickly replied, “They are well-known martial arts gym investors in the martial arts world.

They’re here this time to discuss opening martial gyms in collaboration with our association.”

He introduced the men to Lu Chuan and then introduced Lu Chuan to the investors.

The most authoritative among them was named Sun Guocheng, who seemed to carry the most weight in their words.

Lu Chuan greeted everyone in turn.

Sun Guocheng said with a smile, “Chairman Lu is young and promising.

It’s quite rare to see someone of your age occupying the position of Chairman of the Martial Arts Association.

I’ve observed the apprentices here, and they are all exceptionally well-taught.

If we could cooperate in opening martial gyms, we’ll surely do bustling business and cultivate countless martial arts experts.”

“For this, we are willing to jointly invest five hundred million in your association for the construction of the martial gyms.

I wonder if Chairman Lu is willing?”

Lu Chuan’s eyes gleamed.

Their association was so poor that they were nearly bankrupt, and now someone was offering him five hundred million.

Of course, he was willing.

He quickly grasped Sun Guocheng’s hand, smiling as he said, “Mr.

Sun, you really have an eye for quality.

Cooperating with our association will surely not disappoint you.”

Sun Guocheng and the others nodded and added, “Since that’s the case, let’s sign the contract.

We’ve brought all the necessary documents.

Once you sign, we can transfer the money to your association.”

Lu Chuan nodded with a smile.

“Very well, let’s sign the contract now.”

Just then, a mocking laugh sounded.

“Mr.

Sun, the Jiangbei Province Martial Arts Association has always been the bottom feeder among all the provinces.

You’re investing so much money in them; I’m afraid it could turn into a total loss!”

Everyone turned their heads.

It was Zhao Shouren and his son Zhao Tai who approached with a sneering look.

Lu Chuan frowned and said coldly, “I wondered who it was.

So it’s the defeated foe.

What face do you have to come here and talk about Jiangbei?”

Zhao Shouren’s expression stiffened, then he replied coldly, “I’m only stating the facts.”

Sun Guocheng glanced at Zhao Shouren and said, “You must be Chairman Zhao Shouren of the Tiannan Province Martial Arts Association, right?

We are aware of Jiangbei’s martial arts situation.

However, investment is inherently risky.

Since Chairman Lu took office, the situation in the Jiangbei Martial Arts Association has improved a lot.

Hence, we believe it is worth investing here.

I don’t know why Chairman Zhao thinks we will end up losing everything?”

Zhao Shouren sneered and said, “Fine, then I’ll tell you the reason!”

“We didn’t come to Jiangbei specifically to stop you from investing in them, but rather, we’ve brought a challenge letter on behalf of the Profound Sect’s Great Elder’s first disciple, Jun Wuxie!”

“In three days, Jun Wuxie will personally visit and challenge Lu Chuan in a life-and-death duel!”

“Investing in someone about to die would indeed lead to a total loss of your investment.

With that money, you might as well invest in our Tiannan Province Martial Arts Association.”

Everyone’s expression changed drastically.

They might not have known Jun Wuxie’s reputation, but they certainly knew of the Profound Sect’s Great Elder’s fearsome reputation.

The individual who was the Great Elder’s first Disciple was unlikely to be weak!

Sun Guocheng’s mind was instantly flooded with countless thoughts.

Lu Chuan also furrowed his brows upon hearing this.

He hadn’t expected the Great Elder’s first Disciple to come and challenge him.

But he was not afraid and turned to Sun Guocheng, “Mr.

Sun, rest assured, even if it’s the Great Elder’s disciple, I’m truly not afraid.

This matter won’t impact our cooperation in the slightest.

Let’s sign the contract first.

After I defeat the Great Elder’s first Disciple, we can even use it as a promotional opportunity.”

An awkward smile appeared on Sun Guocheng’s face, thinking to himself that there was no way Lu Chuan could defeat the Great Elder’s disciple, especially the first disciple.

Did he take me for a fool?

He cleared his throat and said, “Chairman Lu, I admire your confidence, but let’s forget about our cooperation, and there’s no need to sign the contract.”

Then he turned to Zhao Shouren and asked politely, “Chairman Zhao, you’re here delivering a challenge on behalf of Jun Wuxie, does that mean you have a good relationship with the Great Elder?

I wonder if your Tiannan Province Martial Arts Association would be interested in our investment?”