Proud Goddess Falls in Love with Me
Chapter 48 - 48 48 Purple Cloud Pearl_1

48: Chapter 48: Purple Cloud Pearl_1 48: Chapter 48: Purple Cloud Pearl_1 “This Magic Artifact is made from amethyst and has cloud patterns forming after integrating a Formation, let’s call it the Purple Cloud Pearl.”

“First, let’s try out the Gathering Spirit effect of the Purple Cloud Pearl.”

Lu Chuan silently recited the incantation, and the cloud patterns on top of the Purple Cloud Pearl began to shine brightly, immediately after which the surrounding Spiritual Energy began to converge toward him.

This was exactly the first function of this Magic Artifact, Gathering Spirit.

With the Purple Cloud Pearl, Lu Chuan could gather all the Spiritual Energy around him, which meant that even in an era with scarce Spiritual Energy, he could obtain sufficient energy to significantly increase his cultivation speed.

Apart from Gathering Spirit, the Purple Cloud Pearl had two other extraordinary functions.

One was Spirit Awakening, and the other was Thunder Summoning.

Spirit Awakening meant improving the mental state of the wearer, protecting them from any mental attacks or temptations while also enhancing their perception, allowing their ability to feel and learn to increase greatly.

For instance, Lu Chuan knew nothing about Go, but under the effect of the Purple Cloud Pearl, his learning and perceptual abilities would reach their peak, allowing him to master Go in a short time, becoming a Go expert.

This function could help Lu Chuan achieve rapid advancement in his realm.

Thunder Summoning was the Purple Cloud Pearl’s only method of attack and the very reason Lu Chuan had the confidence to face Cao Xiong.

When Lu Chuan fully activated the Purple Cloud Pearl, he could sense the heavens and earth and summon a thunderbolt to strike his enemies.

The power of heavenly thunder was unpredictable, and Lu Chuan speculated that even masters like Yu Qingfeng and Cao Xiong couldn’t possibly withstand the attack of heavenly thunder.

After all, the Martial Path also had opportunities for enlightenment, but it required reaching an extremely profound realm before one had the chance to comprehend the universe.

Before this, Martial Artists were mere mortals and naturally could not withstand the fierce heavenly thunder.

The only regret was that the Purple Cloud Pearl could only summon three thunderbolts at most, after which it would be overwhelmed and completely shatter.

Lu Chuan was already very satisfied with this, as these three thunderbolts were his trump card.

Faced with powerful opponents like Cao Xiong, whom he couldn’t defeat in a short time, he could unexpectedly summon a thunderbolt and strike the enemy dead.

If he hadn’t been unclear about Long Tianya’s current strength and the number of experts by his side, Lu Chuan might even have wanted to try if the thunderbolt could strike Long Tianya dead as well.

“With my current strength at Qi Cultivation Level 5, coupled with the Purple Cloud Pearl, what is there to fear from Cao Xiong!”

Lu Chuan’s face was full of confidence, and his previous worries vanished into thin air.

He walked out of the room and found that it was already evening.

Mu Nanqing pushed open the door, carrying a large bag of vegetables.

Lu Chuan smiled and said, “Sister-in-law, you got off work so early today?”

Mu Nanqing rolled her eyes at him, “I saw you’ve been getting up at dawn and burning the midnight oil for the past few days, not knowing what you’re fiddling with, so I thought I’d make you a good meal to strengthen your body.”

Lu Chuan chuckled foolishly, “Sister-in-law, you’re so kind.”

“Then why aren’t you hurrying over to help me carry the stuff?

It’s killing me,” Mu Nanqing said as she took off her high heels.

Lu Chuan hurriedly walked over, reaching out to take the bag.

The moment he touched Mu Nanqing’s delicate and soft hand, the power inside his body became chaotic in an instant, and the dragon’s yang power erupted.

All that remained in his mind was one thought: Take her!

Lu Chuan, unable to control himself, pushed Mu Nanqing against the door, gazing at her with a longing look that gradually moved down to her soft lips, his throat bobbing up and down, his breathing becoming heavy.

Mu Nanqing, startled by Lu Chuan’s sudden move, blushed and shyly turned her head away, asking weakly, “Xiaochuan, what…

what’s wrong with you?”

That’s when Lu Chuan came partly to his senses, quickly suppressing the disordered power within him and the sudden surge of dragon’s yang power.

He quickly stepped back, saying with utmost embarrassment, “Sister-in-law…

I just had a moment of craziness, I’m sorry.”

Mu Nanqing showed no sign of blame and spoke shyly, “Someone downstairs is looking for you, waiting right now, you should go down quickly.”

Lu Chuan, confused, “Who’s looking for me?”

Mu Nanqing said, “I don’t know, you should go look, I’ll start cooking for you.”

She then walked toward the kitchen with a blush still on her face.

Lu Chuan left the house and went downstairs.

While riding the elevator, his mind was filled with doubts.

“Why is the power within me becoming disordered again?

And this time I almost lost my mind due to the eruption of the dragon’s yang power.

If it weren’t for my strong willpower, I might have really kissed my sister-in-law just now, which would have been a grave mistake.”

“Could it really be because my strength has increased too quickly that this is happening?”

Lu Chuan arrived downstairs, still puzzled.

A robust middle-aged man and several young men were waiting there.

They wore unified clothing with the words “Chen Family Martial Arts Hall” on them.

“You’re looking for me?” Lu Chuan approached and asked.

The middle-aged man immediately gave a courteous bow to Lu Chuan, saying, “Apologies for disturbing you so late, Lu Chuan, young friend.”

“I am Hall Master Chen Changyuan of Chen Family Martial Arts Hall.

I am here to ask for your help with a matter,” he said.

Lu Chuan asked, “What help?”

Chen Changyuan said, “I don’t know if young friend Lu Chuan is aware of the competition between our Chen Family Martial Arts Hall and the Supreme Path Martial Arts Hall.

I have come to ask if you would be willing to fight on behalf of our hall against someone from the Supreme Path Martial Arts Hall.”

Lu Chuan’s eyebrows raised, “The four most talented fighters from the Supreme Path Martial Arts Hall had their arms broken by me.

It should be very easy for you to defeat them, so why come to me for help?”

Chen Changyuan hastily said, “We came to you precisely because we heard about that incident.

You may not know, but after those four at the Supreme Path Martial Arts Hall became crippled, Cao Xiong, to ensure victory in the competition, brought in a genius who is a Grade 2 Grandmaster.

The strongest among our younger generation has barely set foot into the Grandmaster Realm, and stands no chance against him.

I had no other choice but to ask for young friend Lu Chuan’s help.”

Lu Chuan looked puzzled, “Isn’t the competition between your two martial arts halls?

How can you ask for external help?”

Chen Changyuan gave an awkward smile, “This competition is about the title of the number one martial arts hall, so everyone is going to extreme lengths.”

He clapped his hands.

A few young people immediately brought over three brocade boxes.

“Young friend Lu Chuan, here are three fifty-year-old herbs as a token of our Chen Family Martial Arts Hall’s sincerity.

As long as young friend Lu Chuan is willing to represent our Chen Family Martial Arts Hall in the competition, regardless of whether you win or lose, we will gift you another three fifty-year-old herbs,” Chen Changyuan sincerely said.

Lu Chuan thought for a moment and a mocking smile appeared on his face as he said, “Okay, I agree.”

He had been wanting to find an opportunity to test the strength of his Qi Cultivation Level 5, and he was more than happy to cause some trouble for the Supreme Path Martial Arts Hall, just to let Cao Xiong know he wasn’t someone to be trifled with.

Chen Changyuan’s face showed surprise, “Really?”

Lu Chuan nodded, “Of course.”

Chen Changyuan asked further, “But they’ve invited a Grade 2 Grandmaster, are you confident?”

He knew that Lu Chuan had broken the arms of the Supreme Path Martial Arts Hall’s four geniuses, so his strength must have reached the Grandmaster Realm, but whether he was a Grade 1 Grandmaster or something else was unknown.

Lu Chuan said with a smile, “Don’t worry, not to mention a Grade 2 Grandmaster, even if Cao Xiong himself came, I wouldn’t be afraid in the slightest.”

Chen Changyuan couldn’t help but laugh, “Young friend Lu Chuan really has a sense of humor.

But with your assurance, I believe in you!”

He handed the three herbs to Lu Chuan.

Lu Chuan thought for a moment and said, “Hall Master Chen, keep the herbs for now.

After I help you win against the Supreme Path Martial Arts Hall, you can give me the rest altogether.”

He didn’t want it to be like last time when it was taken away after he brought it home.

Chen Changyuan didn’t stand on ceremony, “If that’s the case, I’ll give you all six herbs together after the competition is over.

Young friend Lu Chuan rest assured, our Chen Family Martial Arts Hall’s reputation is on the line, we definitely won’t go back on our word.”

Lu Chuan nodded and asked, “When is the competition?”

Chen Changyuan answered, “Tomorrow afternoon, in the training hall of our Chen Family Martial Arts Hall.”

“Good, I’ll make sure to arrive on time.” Lu Chuan replied, before turning and heading up the stairs.

A disciple of the Chen Family Martial Arts Hall asked, “Master, can we really rely on this guy?

Using six fifty-year-old herbs to hire him, doesn’t that seem like a loss?

What if he loses?”

Chen Changyuan sighed, “At this point, we have no other choice but him.

And I am certain, there’s a eighty percent chance that he will lose.

Even though he’s full of confidence, his true strength won’t surpass that of a Grade 1 Grandmaster.”

The disciples all looked puzzled.

“Then why bother hiring him?

If we’re going to lose anyway, why not let one of us fight?

It would save six herbs.”

Chen Changyuan shook his head, “No, your strengths, while not weak, are like a mantis trying to stop a chariot compared to a Grade 2 Grandmaster.

Moreover, given Cao Xiong’s temperament, he would likely tell that Grade 2 Grandmaster to go all out.”

“You are the future of our martial arts hall.

We can’t afford to lose even one of you.

Lu Chuan might not have a high chance of winning, but he has reached the Grandmaster Realm, so even if he loses against a Grade 2 Grandmaster, he won’t be killed.”

“Those six herbs will be compensation for him.”

The disciples suddenly had an epiphany and no longer felt that giving Lu Chuan six herbs was at a loss.

…

Lu Chuan returned home.

Mu Nanqing hadn’t finished cooking yet, so he sat on the sofa pondering the source of the disruption in his power.

Soon, Mu Nanqing’s call came, “Xiaochuan, it’s time to eat!”

Lu Chuan stood up and walked towards the dining table.

He thought about the moment he pinned Mu Nanqing against the wall and suddenly felt embarrassed, not sure how to explain it.

Saying that he had lost control for no reason earlier, Mu Nanqing definitely wouldn’t believe it.

Mu Nanqing served the rice, placed it in front of Lu Chuan, shyly glanced at him and said, “Go ahead and eat.

There’s one more dish, I’ll bring it over.”

Lu Chuan sat down, feeling that Mu Nanqing seemed a bit different than when he first came back.

After thinking hard, he confirmed that the lipstick on Mu Nanqing’s lips was freshly applied!

When Mu Nanqing turned around, his gaze shifted down to her legs, and his eyes bulged.

“When Sister-in-Law came back, weren’t her legs bare?

How come she’s wearing black stockings now?”