Proud Goddess Falls in Love with Me
Chapter 432 - 432 412 Meeting Ning Xin Again_1

432: Chapter 412 Meeting Ning Xin Again_1 432: Chapter 412 Meeting Ning Xin Again_1 “Uh…” Lu Chuan, upon hearing Luo Zhenhua’s words, was momentarily at a loss for words.

After thinking for a moment, he said, “Family Head Luo, I appreciate your kindness, but I have no intention of staying with the Luo family.

My only goal was the Soul Herb, and now that I’ve obtained it, I plan to leave.”

His logic was simple.

At the beginning, Luo Zhenhua didn’t want to acknowledge him as a nephew.

It was only after he demonstrated strength that shocked everyone that Luo Zhenhua changed his attitude.

In other words, what Luo Zhenhua valued was not their blood relation but Lu Chuan’s strength and talent.

If he ever lost these, Luo Zhenhua wouldn’t hesitate to kick him out the door.

Lu Chuan had a certain disgust for kinship based purely on interests, so he never intended to recognize Luo Zhenhua as his uncle.

He also looked down upon the resources of the Luo family.

After all, with his current strength, creating a family to rival the Luo’s would take but a moment.

As a cultivator, the Luo family existed in a completely separate world from him.

If not for the connection through his mother, he wouldn’t even give the people from the Luo family a second glance.

Except for his maternal grandfather and Luo Shiyu.

Luo Zhenhua furrowed his brows upon hearing Lu Chuan’s rejection and said, “Lu Chuan, I know you still hold a grudge about our initial attitude towards you, but that was merely due to unfamiliarity, an unintentional act.”

“And don’t think that just because you have talent, you can become someone great on your own.

In this world, without the support of a background and resources, no matter how talented you are, you’ll ultimately end up unrecognized and obscure.”

“Your cousin recently applied to join the Censorate Department.

I’ve already taken care of what needs to be done.

If he’s lucky, there’s a chance he’ll join the S-Class Soul Hunting Squad.

You probably have no idea what it means to join a Soul Hunting Squad, let alone an S-Class one.”

“Let me tell you, if your cousin successfully joins the S-Class Soul Hunting Squad, his strength will grow by leaps and bounds.

It won’t be long before he becomes the elite of the elites, a feat you can’t achieve on your own.”

“Are you sure you won’t accept my proposal and stay with the Luo family?”

Just a mere Soul Hunting Squad, if you knew I even turned down the head of the Capital City’s Censorate Department, you probably wouldn’t be talking to me like this…

A smile appeared on Lu Chuan’s face as he said, “Sorry, I think I’m better off on my own.”

Guan Yue, upon hearing this, immediately burst out in anger: “You ungrateful thing!

Do you have any idea how many people are dying to be nurtured by the Luo family?

We offered you this chance because we value you.

Without the support of the Luo family, do you really think you have the opportunity to become someone significant?”

“I’m telling you, now that you’ve refused the Luo family, it won’t be long before Luo Xingchen surpasses you.

By then, you’ll be nothing in our presence, and it’ll be too late for you to come crawling back to us!”

Lu Chuan shrugged and replied, “Then let’s just wait and see if things turn out the way you say they will.”

“Family Head Luo, Madam Luo, thank you for your hospitality these past few days.

I’ll take my leave now.”

Having said that, he turned and walked towards the exit.

Luo Zhenhua’s expression darkened.

He didn’t try to persuade Lu Chuan further but instead said coldly, “You’ll regret this!”

Lu Chuan acted as if he hadn’t heard and stepped out of the Luo Family Mansion.

He hadn’t gone far when he received a message from Feng Yuanshan.

“Mr.

Lu, we’ve just learned that you are the nephew of the Luo family head.

A few days ago, your cousin Luo Xingchen applied to join the S-Class Soul Hunting Squad.

His strength does not meet the criteria to join the S-Class Squad, but in consideration of your relationship, we’ve made an exception and approved his application.

We will take good care of your cousin in the future, and we believe he has a talent like yours.

He will surely become a pillar of the Censorate Department.”

Lu Chuan couldn’t help but laugh upon reading the message.

He didn’t have Feng Yuanshan reject Luo Xingchen’s application; considering Luo Xingchen’s pledge to take him as an idol, he might as well grant the kid this favor.

After all, it was a simple matter for him.

He didn’t reply to Feng Yuanshan’s message but instead found Ning Xin’s number and sent her a text.

Now that he had the Soul Herb, all he needed to do was refine it into a Soul Fusion Pill and find some pure power of Divine Soul to attempt a breakthrough.

He had no leads on the power of Divine Soul yet, so he planned to catch up with Ning Xin first and ask if she knew who Ning Rabbit was.

Since both had the same surname and were from Capital City, perhaps she might know something.

…

Inside the Luo Family Mansion.

Luo Zhenhua was still fuming over Lu Chuan’s ingratitude and flung a chair across the room.

Guan Yue hurried over to comfort him, saying, “Master, don’t be angry over that myopic man.

He’s rejecting us now, but he’ll regret it sooner or later.

It won’t be too late to give him a lesson then.”

Luo Zhenhua angrily replied, “I just didn’t expect him to be so foolish.

He has truly disappointed me.”

Suddenly, a middle-aged man arrived in the courtyard of the Luo house, smiling and saying, “Family Head Luo, why such anger?

That is a fine fragrant rosewood chair.

It’s a pity to throw it away like that.”

Luo Zhenhua looked toward the courtyard, and upon seeing the visitor, his face immediately lit up with a smile.

He quickly greeted the man respectfully, saying, “Secretary Chen, you should have told me in advance of your visit so I could have sent someone to greet you.

I threw the chair because I was angered by an ignorant junior in my family; please don’t take it to heart.”

The man known as Secretary Chen, Chen Chong, was indeed the secretary of Feng Yuanshan, the head of the Capital City’s Censorate Department, and his status was naturally quite exceptional.

Even Luo Zhenhua had to treat him with respect.

Chen Chong chuckled and said, “Family Head Luo, calm down.

I’ve brought you some good news today.”

“Oh?” Luo Zhenhua was surprised and asked, “What good news?”

Chen Chong handed Luo Zhenhua an appointment letter, saying, “Your son’s application to join the Censorate Department’s S-Class Soul Hunting Squad has been approved.

From now on, he is a member of the Soul Hunting Squad.”

Upon hearing this, joy instantly spread across Luo Zhenhua’s face.

He quickly glanced at the appointment letter to confirm it was indeed for Luo Xingchen before becoming immensely excited.

“That’s fantastic!

What an honor for our Luo family.

He must be the first from the Grade 9 Grandmaster Realm to join the S-Class Soul Hunting Squad since the inception of the Censorate Department!”

Chen Chong smiled and said, “Indeed, he is the first to join the S-Class Soul Hunting Squad at the Grade 9 Grandmaster Realm.”

Guan Yue also walked over with a happy face, laughing as she said, “Our son is truly outstanding.

I knew he wouldn’t disappoint us.

It’s just that Secretary Chen arrived a bit late.

We should’ve shown that ungrateful wretch the appointment letter.

If he had seen it, he would surely regret it on the spot, crying and begging to stay with our Luo family!”

Luo Zhenhua had the same thought, feeling an impulse to throw the appointment letter in Lu Chuan’s face.

At that moment, Chen Chong asked, “I’ve already handed the appointment letter to you.

Where is Mr.

Lu Chuan?

I would like to see him.”

Guan Yue immediately said, “Secretary Chen, with your status and position, why bother seeing that brainless guy?

He’s been driven out by our Luo family.

Such an arrogant and ignorant person doesn’t deserve to be among aristocratic families like ours.”

Hearing this, Chen Chong’s eyes widened, “What did you say?

You drove him away?”

Luo Zhenhua was still immersed in the joy of Luo Xingchen joining the S-Class Soul Hunting Squad, smiling as he said, “The ignorant junior I mentioned earlier is Lu Chuan.

He thought so highly of his own talent that he completely disregarded our Luo family, not realizing that he missed an opportunity unimaginable to the average person.

But no matter, my son is also quite commendable.

Once he joins the Soul Hunting Squad and gains some experience over time, he may well surpass Lu Chuan!”

Chen Chong was dumbfounded, repeatedly opening his mouth but failing to speak.

Finally, in resignation, he stamped his foot and exclaimed, “Patriarch Luo, you’re truly muddled!”

Confusion appeared on Luo Zhenhua’s face as he asked, “What do you mean by that?”

Chen Chong explained, “Why do you think your son was able to join the S-Class Soul Hunting Squad?

It was entirely because our Grandmaster made a special exception for him, out of respect for Lu Chuan!”

Luo Zhenhua’s expression changed, “Out of respect for Lu Chuan?”

Guan Yue was also shocked and quickly asked, “Does Lu Chuan have that much influence?”

Chen Chong said helplessly, “Judging by your reactions, you’re unaware of what Lu Chuan has done, right?

Let me be frank with you—Lu Chuan is someone even our Grandmaster respects.

By driving him away, you’ve chased off someone who could’ve skyrocketed the Luo family to great heights!”

A bad premonition rose in Luo Zhenhua’s heart, and he hurriedly asked, “What has Lu Chuan done to earn such respect from the Grandmaster?”

Chen Chong had no choice but to recount the shocking deeds Lu Chuan had accomplished, one by one.

After hearing everything, both Luo Zhenhua and Guan Yue fell into a prolonged silence.

“He…

he has actually become so powerful…

No wonder he didn’t take our Luo family seriously.

It seems that the truly ignorant one is me…” Luo Zhenhua said, his head lowered as he sank into endless defeat.

Guan Yue tugged at his arm, full of regret as she said, “That…

If we go out and chase after Lu Chuan now, is it still possible?”

…

In a bustling pedestrian street in Capital City.

Lu Chuan arrived at a milk tea shop, bought two cups of milk tea, and then stood at the door waiting.

He had agreed to meet Ning Xin here, and today happened to be the start of autumn.

Ning Xin had asked him to buy the first cup of milk tea of the season, so Lu Chuan, having no choice, followed her request and bought two cups.

After a short while, a figure appeared in Lu Chuan’s line of sight, dressed in jeans, a white shirt, wearing a cap, with a fiery and sexy figure and a lively and free-spirited demeanor.

Lu Chuan recognized at a glance that the person was Ning Xin.

“It’s been so long since we’ve seen each other, yet Ning Xin’s figure is still so top-notch.

Furthermore, she seems to have developed an additional mature charm that’s irresistible,” Lu Chuan murmured to himself.

“But why is she walking so fast?

Could it be that she’s run into some trouble?”

Soon enough, Ning Xin reached Lu Chuan.

Just as Lu Chuan was about to speak, Ning Xin grabbed him and quickly walked towards the exit of the pedestrian street, “Hurry, someone is chasing me.

It’ll be troublesome if I get caught.”

Lu Chuan, puzzled, looked back and indeed noticed several people chasing in their direction.

He quickly asked, “You haven’t gotten yourself into some trouble, have you?

Being chased by so many people!”

Ning Xin said irritably, “Ah, this is all for coming out to see you.

Don’t just stand there making sarcastic comments.

Help me get rid of those idiots quickly.”

Lu Chuan, having no choice, quickened his pace and, with much ducking and diving, finally managed to shake off those individuals.

“It’s not safe out here.

Let’s go to that hotel and rent a room to sit and talk,” Ning Xin suggested.

Lu Chuan agreed with Ning Xin’s reasoning and took her to rent a room.

The two entered the hotel room together.

As soon as Lu Chuan closed the door, Ning Xin couldn’t wait to throw herself into his arms and tiptoed to kiss him.

Taken by surprise, Lu Chuan was kissed by Ning Xin for quite a while before he came to his senses and quickly separated from her, saying, “Calm down a bit.”

Ning Xin pressed up against Lu Chuan again, wrapping her arms around his waist and with a smile brimming with amusement, she said, “What, haven’t seen me for so long, don’t you miss me?”

Lu Chuan changed the subject, “That…

first explain to me why those people were chasing you.”

Ning Xin stared at Lu Chuan, a seductive look in her eyes, and said, “Don’t worry about those insignificant things for now.

Answer my question first.”

Lu Chuan asked, “What question?”

Ning Xin’s face showed a playful smile as she leaned in close to Lu Chuan’s ear and whispered softly, “Do you like married women?”