Super Invincible Immortal Doctor
Chapter 1609 - 1610: Elder Council Incident

Chapter 1609: Chapter 1610: Elder Council Incident

"That guy wasn’t wrong, you really are a madman."

The Heaven-Mending Stone said softly, then examined Su Chengyu’s injuries. After confirming there was no major issue, it stopped speaking further.

The Heaven-Mending Stone was well aware of Su Chengyu’s current level of strength. With its assistance, as long as the opponent wasn’t at the Hollow Void Late Stage or a High Grade Martial Emperor, they could fight, and even defeat the other party.

Just as Su Chengyu had threatened earlier—if they continued to fight, the outcome remained uncertain.

However, in this life-and-death gamble, Luo Zongyuan was unwilling to bet. As a gambler already at the table, to quit halfway naturally meant forfeiting all the chips invested so far.

Of course, Su Chengyu couldn’t be considered a complete winner either; not only had his identity been exposed, but his injuries had further worsened.

Luo Zongyuan likely hadn’t noticed this, but it didn’t change the fact that Su Chengyu would need to recuperate for some time.

Within the waterfall, Su Chengyu, sitting cross-legged and adjusting his breath, had not fully entered meditation when an external presence suddenly alerted the Heaven-Mending Stone, instantly putting them on guard. Simultaneously, Su Chengyu opened his eyes.

The Heaven-Mending Stone and Su Chengyu sensed someone approaching the waterfall at almost the same moment.

"Here to catch you?"

The Heaven-Mending Stone asked in confusion.

Su Chengyu shook his head: "It doesn’t seem like it, just a few people with mediocre strength."

The strongest among those outside the waterfall was at the Pinnacle of the Nascent Soul Realm. Such experts were considered skilled within the Luo Clan, but Luo Zongyuan had already faced Su Chengyu personally and understood that figures at this level—whether cultivators or martial artists—were absolutely incapable of holding Su Chengyu down.

"Let’s wait and see, no rush."

Su Chengyu spoke calmly, watching the waterfall’s entrance. Soon, a figure familiar to Su Chengyu was thrown into the waterfall—none other than Luo Nanping, whom Su Chengyu had previously spared.

"Brother Nanping?"

Su Chengyu feigned confusion as he looked at the disheveled Luo Nanping and spoke.

Luo Nanping scratched his head, gestured for the people who brought him to leave, and then walked straight into the waterfall unguardedly as he said,

"Brother Qichao, it seems I’ll be staying here with you for a while."

"Hmm? Something happened outside again?"

Su Chengyu, fully aware of the situation, could only pretend ignorance for now.

Luo Nanping, lightly embellishing, recounted how his mansion had been attacked. Naturally, he glossed over the part about himself being captured, merely saying he, too, had come under surveillance.

"That person—came for the Lady Saintess?"

Luo Nanping smirked in response: "Brother Nanping, you’re sharp-minded; nothing escapes you. Yes, that Su Chengyu fellow—he once was an old flame of Lady Saintess outside. Later, with good fortune, he managed to make a name for himself."

Su Chengyu blinked and said, "I’ve heard of this fellow too. Allegedly, he already has the strength to oppose a Martial Emperor. Brother Nanping, are you dissatisfied with him?"

"Of course! He’s just lucky some princess took a liking to him. If I were the designated Prince Consort, forget Martial Emperor—even Earth Immortal wouldn’t be far off!"

"Oh, is that so?"

Su Chengyu chuckled inwardly with disdain. However, Luo Nanping’s words made him consider how the Luo Clan currently viewed him.

A lucky Prince Consort, huh?

Truly, the spectators see the spectacle; the insiders see the subtleties.

Those with insight in the Capital City all understood that his supposed status as Prince Consort was a perilous burden. Yet outside, even among the Ancient Clans, they believed he had profited greatly.

"If someone were to become Lady Saintess’ beloved, wouldn’t they ascend effortlessly?"

"That’s different!"

Luo Nanping blurted out instinctively.

"How so?"

Su Chengyu smiled as he awaited further explanation.

"Princess Lin An is the Heavenly Son’s favorite, whereas Xu Nanzhi..."

Before the sentence was finished, Luo Nanping suddenly realized something. He gazed at Su Chengyu and began to grow nervous.

"Brother Nanping? What’s wrong?"

Su Chengyu smiled and blinked, yet the amiable expression only deepened Luo Nanping’s fear.

"You... you’re not Luo Qichao, who exactly are you?"

"Who said I’m not? Brother Nanping personally brought me here; could it be that even now you don’t recognize me?"

"You’re..."

Luo Nanping froze momentarily, then slowly stepped backward as he stared at Su Chengyu’s bizarre grin. Finally, realization struck him.

"You’re Luo Qichao. Luo Qichao is Su Chengyu..."

"Congratulations, you got it right."

Instantly, Luo Nanping turned to dash out of the waterfall. However, as he turned, he found the Dragon Slayer Sword pressed against his brow.

Feeling the sword’s oppressive Sword Qi, Luo Nanping staggered and fell, sitting on the ground in terror as he spoke, "What do you want to do?"

"Why panic? Since I didn’t kill you the first time, I won’t take your life now either."

"But..."

"But what? Surely you don’t think I infiltrated the Luo Clan without understanding the unresolvable animosity between us, do you?"

Luo Nanping fell silent immediately. The logic made sense, but facing someone he couldn’t possibly resist, his heart struggled not to leap into his throat.

"You truly won’t kill me?"

"Is there any point in killing you? Even Luo Zongyuan doesn’t care about your life. Whether you live or die truly makes no difference to me."

Having heard certain rumors beforehand, Luo Nanping froze momentarily, then asked, "Father really doesn’t concern himself with my life or death?"

"If he cared, would I have wasted so much time at your mansion?"

Luo Nanping lowered his head, lost in thought. Su Chengyu didn’t rush him, allowing the man to reflect alone.

Su Chengyu couldn’t manipulate Luo Zongyuan, but Luo Nanping—merely at the Golden Core Realm—was entirely within his control. Should the man attempt anything against his will, Su Chengyu could instantly strike him down.

After a long silence, Luo Nanping raised his head to look at Su Chengyu and asked, "You actively exposed your identity—what do you want me to do?"

"Not as foolish as I thought."

Su Chengyu smiled, slightly surprised by Luo Nanping’s realization.

"I need someone to help me find out what’s happening with the Luo Clan right now."

"The Luo Clan?"

Luo Nanping looked puzzled as he stared at Su Chengyu, unable to understand why he’d say such a thing.

Su Chengyu sighed and explained from the beginning: "Though I managed to outmaneuver your father, truth be told, he performed admirably, buying significant time. Initially, I assumed no one from the Elder Council had arrived due to the long journey. But when confirming the Elder Council’s location on my way back, I realized—it shouldn’t have taken this long for even one elder from the council to reach the Luo residence."

"Something has happened at the Elder Council?"

Luo Nanping exclaimed in shock.

Su Chengyu leaned forward and said, "That’s what I want to know from you. Why are you asking me?"