Proud Goddess Falls in Love with Me
Chapter 431 - 431 411 Soul Herb Acquired_1

431: Chapter 411 Soul Herb Acquired_1 431: Chapter 411 Soul Herb Acquired_1 The hall was dead silent, and everyone answered Lu Chuan’s question with their silence.

If anyone still thought that the Muh family had let the Luo family win by admitting defeat voluntarily, they would have to be either a fool or someone kicked in the head by a donkey.

At this moment, Muh Liancheng stood up and spoke out loud, “This martial arts competition, my Muh family has lost fair and square.

Later, I will have someone send the agreed spoils of war to the Luo family!”

Lu Chuan glanced at Muh Liancheng, thinking that the Family Head of the Muh family was indeed broad-minded, then he turned around and stepped down from the arena.

Luo Zhenhua looked at Lu Chuan with a smiling face and said, “Lu Chuan, this time you really gave me a huge surprise.

I didn’t expect your strength to be this strong; such talent is indeed a rarity in the entirety of Cathay!”

Guan Yue squeezed out a smile as well and said, “Exactly, it really took us by surprise.”

Luo Xingchen walked up to Lu Chuan, bowed respectfully, and said, “Cousin, your strength has thoroughly convinced me, from now on, you are my idol!”

Luo Shiyu hurriedly pushed Luo Xingchen aside, then latched onto Lu Chuan’s arm and said, “He’s my idol, you go stand aside!”

Lu Chuan smiled helplessly and removed Luo Shiyu’s hand, saying, “You all go back first, I have some matters to take care of.”

Having said that, he turned and walked toward the direction of the Muh family members.

At this time, the faces of the Muh family members were grim, and the atmosphere was sullen.

Muh Jianfeng’s face revealed a trace of resignation and said, “Perhaps this is really my fate.

Well, no point dwelling on it; if this is as far as I go, then so be it.

After all, with the Muh family behind me, being a lazy rich second-generation isn’t so bad.”

Muh Liancheng clenched his teeth and said, “I’m going to ask Lu Chuan later to let us have that Soul Herb.”

Muh Jianfeng let out a wry laugh and said, “Didn’t my little sister already say it?

Lu Chuan joined this competition specifically for that Soul Herb; if he was really willing to give it up, my little sister would have already come over.

Father, there’s no need to waste your energy.”

Just then, Muh Yuqing suddenly shouted, “Brother Lu Chuan is coming this way!”

The Muh family members quickly turned their heads to look.

Muh Liancheng furrowed his brows, “What is he coming here for?

Could it be that settling the score with Thunder Tiger isn’t enough, and he wants to cause trouble for our Muh family too?”

A solemn look appeared on Muh Jianfeng’s face as he said, “It couldn’t be that he’s looking to make our Muh family lose face publicly, as we did to the Luo family in the previous two competitions, could it?”

Muh Yuqing spoke weakly, “Brother Lu Chuan, he shouldn’t be that kind of person…”

Soon, Lu Chuan arrived in front of the Muh family members, his gaze falling on Muh Jianfeng and said, “You, come here.”

Muh Liancheng quickly shielded Muh Jianfeng behind him, with a wary expression he said, “My son has already conceded to you voluntarily; what more do you want?

You may have surprising strength, but that’s only relative to the younger generation.

Don’t forget the depths of the Muh family’s resources!”

Lu Chuan said, “Family Head Muh, you misunderstand.

I have no ill intentions.

I heard from Yuqing that her brother has suffered a serious injury to his soul while attempting a breakthrough, which has prevented him from improving his strength.

I’d like to take a look at him; maybe I can solve his problem.”

Muh Liancheng’s face was full of surprise; he never imagined that Lu Chuan came for this reason.

He looked at Lu Chuan somewhat disbelievingly and asked, “You have this ability?

Without the Soul Herb, you can heal my son’s soul?”

Lu Chuan smiled and said, “I can try.”

Muh Liancheng showed hesitation on his face, unsure of what Lu Chuan might be planning.

If this young man took advantage of the pretense of healing the soul to harm his son, they would have no opportunity for regret.

Muh Jianfeng, however, walked straight up to Lu Chuan and said, “Fine, in that case, please take a look at me.”

Muh Liancheng quickly attempted to stop him, “Jianfeng!”

Muh Jianfeng turned his head and looked at Muh Liancheng, saying, “Don’t worry, Dad, I believe he’s not that kind of person.”

Lu Chuan smiled and said, “Just stand still.”

Muh Jianfeng promptly stood in place.

Lu Chuan raised his hand and placed it on Muh Jianfeng’s head, releasing a power to sense his soul.

It didn’t take long for him to find that Muh Jianfeng’s soul indeed had sustained some injuries.

Such injuries would indeed be fatal for martial artists, but were minor inconveniences for Cultivators; after all, in addition to cultivating their physical strength, Cultivators also cultivated their Divine Souls, and minor wounds could even heal by themselves.

However, Muh Jianfeng was not a Cultivator; his soul was vastly inferior to a Divine Soul and naturally couldn’t recover on its own.

To save time, Lu Chuan released some power of the Divine Soul and integrated it into Muh Jianfeng’s soul.

In just a little while, he restored the minor injuries.

“There, your soul is fine now,” Lu Chuan retracted his hand and said indifferently.

Muh Liancheng looked shocked and said, “Just like that?”

Lu Chuan nodded, “Just like that.”

Muh Liancheng felt as if Lu Chuan was pulling one over on them.

He turned his head to look at Muh Jianfeng and asked, “Son, how do you feel?”

Muh Jianfeng sensed his own condition; a look of extreme excitement appeared on his face as he said, “I can’t sense the injury on my soul anymore!

My soul is back to normal!

That feeling of being unable to improve my strength has vanished without a trace!”

Muh Liancheng’s eyes widened in disbelief, turned to Lu Chuan, and murmured, “He’s…

actually healed!”

Muh Jianfeng bowed respectfully to Lu Chuan and said, “Lu Chuan, you are my benefactor; I will certainly repay this kindness.

From now on, you are my big brother; no matter if you ask me to climb a mountain of swords or plunge into a sea of flames, I will not hesitate!”

Lu Chuan smiled and said, “No need to be so polite.

I helped you for the sake of your sister, and for me, it was just a matter of lifting a finger.

It’s hardly a favor.”

Next to him, Muh Yuqing immediately blushed, murmuring to herself, “He helped my brother for my sake… Could it be… Could it be that he likes me too?

Ah, I’m so thrilled, I can barely breathe!”

At this moment, Muh Liancheng also believed that Lu Chuan had indeed healed his son’s soul and looked at Lu Chuan with newfound gratitude, then said, “Lu Chuan, thank you for lending a hand with my son.

What you did was nothing less than saving his life.

Whatever reward you want, just name it.

As long as the Muh family can provide it, I will not be stingy!”

Next to him, Shen Rong also said with a smile, “Yes, you practically saved my son’s life, and our Muh family must offer you the most valuable thing we have as thanks.”

Suddenly, Muh Yuqing jumped up and said, “Why don’t I offer myself in marriage then!”

Everyone turned to look at Muh Yuqing.

Muh Liancheng and Shen Rong both had faces full of astonishment.

Even Muh Jianfeng was disbelief.

Muh Yuqing’s face turned bright red, and she wished she could find a crack in the ground to crawl into, “Uh… that was just a joke…”

Lu Chuan smiled and said, “I don’t need any reward.

Let’s just say it’s my way of thanking Yuqing for taking me to the amusement park the other day.

Alright, I have other matters to attend to, so I won’t disturb you any longer.”

Having said that, he turned and left.

Muh Liancheng and Shen Rong still stared straight at Muh Yuqing, as if trying to see through to her soul.

Muh Yuqing, with a face faintly flushed with embarrassment, said, “Come on, don’t look at me like that, you’re making me shy.”

Suddenly, Muh Liancheng spoke up, “What do you think… If we propose a marriage to the Luo family, how likely are we to succeed?”

Shen Rong replied, “It’s hard to say.

After all, Yuqing is so much younger than Lu Chuan.”

“Nowadays, young men usually like someone younger than them.

It seems that the Muh family and the Luo family should let bygones be bygones after all these years,” Muh Liancheng said with a sense of wistfulness.

…

As evening approached,

Patriarch Luo held a huge banquet in the residence to celebrate their victory in the martial contest.

The Luo family’s attitude towards Lu Chuan had improved significantly, and some even began to address him as Young Master.

However, Lu Chuan wasn’t interested in these changes.

He was only concerned about the Soul Herb.

Since the Soul Herb was kept in the Luo family’s secret vault, it would take some time to retrieve it.

Patriarch Luo promised to deliver it to Lu Chuan the next morning, so Lu Chuan had to wait another day.

Luo Shiyu became even more enthusiastic about Lu Chuan, sticking to him whenever she could, almost to the point of sharing a bed with him at night.

During meals, she would continually stare at Lu Chuan with a dazed and silly smile, sometimes even drooling, making her look like a little love-struck girl.

All of this was observed by Guan Yue, who sensed the abnormal behavior of her daughter and noticed the overly intimate demeanor between Luo Shiyu and Lu Chuan.

A warning bell went off in her mind, so she advised Luo Shiyu to limit her interactions with Lu Chuan.

However, this resulted in a severe scolding from Luo Shiyu, who then realized that her daughter and Lu Chuan appeared to be heading in an uncontrollable direction.

At bedtime, unable to bear it any longer, Guan Yue said to Luo Zhenhua, “Send your girl away immediately.

That Lu Chuan must have given her some enchanting drug.

If she keeps clinging to Lu Chuan, trouble will ensue sooner or later!”

Luo Zhenhua had an indifferent look and said, “They are just cousins playing together.

You’re definitely overthinking it.”

Outraged, Guan Yue said, “I’m overthinking it?

Do you know what your daughter asked me today?”

“What?” Luo Zhenhua glanced at Guan Yue.

Guan Yue exclaimed, “That brat asked me if it counts as close relatives marrying if cousins get married!

Now do you still think I’m overthinking it?”

Luo Zhenhua’s eyes widened and after a moment of reflection, he said solemnly, “She goes back to school tomorrow, and she’s not to come back until she graduates!”

The next morning, Luo Shiyu was sent away amidst tears and tantrums.

Before leaving, she shouted at Lu Chuan, “Cousin, you must wait for me.

I still want to have an in-depth exchange about calligraphy with you!”

Lu Chuan was baffled, uncertain what had happened, but he still rather approved of Luo Zhenhua’s decision.

After all, Luo Shiyu had been clinging to him ever since she learned he was Master Qingyun, and he had been getting quite annoyed.

With the girl being sent to school, he would get some peace.

However, he distinctly felt that Luo Zhenhua and Guan Yue’s gaze towards him had taken on a strange quality, and he didn’t understand what had happened.

After Luo Shiyu was sent away, Luo Zhenhua called Lu Chuan and took him to a large hall.

On the table in the hall were several brocade boxes.

As soon as Lu Chuan entered, he felt his Divine Soul perk up and guessed what must be inside one of those boxes.

Luo Zhenhua said, “Lu Chuan, the things on the table are the spoils of this martial contest.

The Soul Herb you want is inside the middle brocade box.”

Lu Chuan hurried to the table, picked up the middle brocade box, and upon opening it and seeing a four-hundred-year-old Soul Herb, his mouth curved slightly into a smile of joy.

He didn’t even look at what was inside the other brocade boxes, but turned to Luo Zhenhua, gave a bow and said, “Thanks, Patriarch Luo.”

Luo Zhenhua said, “Lu Chuan, don’t be so distant with me.

I am your uncle, after all.

I admit I was a bit harsh towards you earlier, but that won’t be the case anymore.”

“Moreover, I have decided to train you as the successor of the Luo family.

Starting today, you will stay with our Luo family, and I will provide you with the best resources.

From now on, your fate will be firmly tied to that of the Luo family.

Of course, I’m grooming you because, in the future, you’ll need to exert effort for our Luo family.

I expect you understand the magnitude of this opportunity.

You needn’t thank me; it’s my duty as your uncle.”