Cultivation Begins with Skill Points-Chapter 142: There Really is a Ring

Zhong Lin turned his head to look at Gu Ning, with a half-smile, he said, "Brother Gu, the customs of your nobility are truly eye-opening for me!"

Zhong Lin’s tone was calm, but in Gu Ning’s ears, it sounded like a thunderous explosion.

Gu Ning’s face instantly flushed red, and he hurriedly bowed, "Forgive me, Brother Zhong, it is my lack of proper discipline. Please forgive me."

"Is that so? Or is it because I didn’t make the ownership of the Bone-washing Pill clear enough?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Ning’s face turned even paler, and he almost kneeled down.

Previously, although he held Zhong Lin in awe, it wasn’t this exaggerated. However, he had witnessed Zhong Lin easily dispatch the formidable Yan Changfeng, whom even his father couldn’t handle. The terror of this Upper Third Grades Martial Artist was deeply imprinted in his mind, making him no longer dare to be as relaxed as before when facing Zhong Lin. As such, upon hearing Zhong Lin’s words, his heart started to pound wildly.

Creak!

As they spoke, the gate to Gu Chen’s courtyard opened, and three young men emerged.

The originally laughing and chatting trio turned pale upon seeing Gu Ning and Zhong Lin.

"Kneel."

Gu Ning shouted angrily, and the three men fell to their knees with a thud.

"Spare us, my lord, spare us!"

"Have mercy!"

"My lord, my father is your trusted aide, you..."

This last sentence made Gu Ning’s heart tremble even more as he instinctively glanced at Zhong Lin, fearing that Zhong Lin would think he had sanctioned the theft of Gu Chen’s Bone-washing Pill.

"Silence!"

Gu Ning circulated his Qi and blood and roared, causing the three to cry out, their eardrums bleeding.

"Guards!"

From a distance, several trusted aides ran over.

"Gu Hu, Gu Shan, and Gu Biao have bullied their kin and seized the family’s competition reward, seriously violating the family rules, a grave injustice. Lock them all in the dungeon to await punishment," Gu Ning said angrily.

"Yes."

The trusted aides dragged the three men away like dead dogs, ignoring their cries of pain.

"Brother Zhong, I will give you a satisfactory explanation."

Gu Ning’s voice was sincere, and he was determined to severely punish the three, even expelling them from the Gu Family if necessary.

These three blind fools almost ruined the family’s great plans and dared to steal the Bone-washing Pill. If they offended Zhong Lin, it would be a disaster.

"It’s not about giving me an explanation; it’s about giving Gu Chen an explanation," Zhong Lin said.

"Yes, yes, yes."

Zhong Lin stepped forward and pushed the door open, with Gu Ning following closely behind.

Gu Chen Su’s courtyard was extremely simple, to put it another way, besides being clean, the environment was extremely poor.

As far as one could see, there were only a few stone blocks for practicing martial arts in the center of the courtyard; nothing else.

"I told you, the Bone-washing Pill is not for you, you guys... my lord, why... why are you here?"

Gu Chen stepped out from the room, full of surprise as he looked at Zhong Lin and Gu Ning who had somehow appeared in the courtyard. freewebnσvel.cøm

Gu Ning hurriedly stepped forward, grabbing Gu Chen’s hand, his face full of concern, "Little Chen, it’s all big brother’s fault for not knowing there were such scoundrels in the clan oppressing you, utterly depraved, a pack of wolves. I failed your late parents, it’s big brother’s incompetence, it’s big brother’s fault, strike me! Teach me a lesson for your parents, I, as the family head’s son, was deceived by such villains, causing you, little Chen, to suffer oppression. It is truly unforgivable."

As he spoke, he pulled Gu Chen’s hand towards his own face.

Gu Chen was bewildered, not understanding why the eldest son suddenly appeared in his courtyard, let alone act so strangely.

But through the words and seeing the figure of the great Zhong Pill Master standing aside, Gu Chen’s intelligence soon grasped the situation.

He quickly retracted his trapped hand and with a trembling voice said, "Don’t blame the young lord, our Gu Family is vast with many branches, inevitably giving rise to some scoundrels. My lord’s vision is high and aimed at the clan’s development, it is all Gu Biao’s fault for relying on his father’s position as your trusted aide, abusing his power and oppressing me. If there is guilt, it lies with Gu Biao and his father, for deceiving you and hiding the truth from you, my lord."

Zhong Lin, who had remained silent until now, raised his eyebrows at this. This Gu Chen was truly talented! His words were subtly incriminating Gu Biao and his father. Previously, only Gu Biao was punished, but now it seemed even his father wouldn’t escape.

Gu Ning also understood the implication in Gu Chen’s words and was very satisfied with Gu Chen’s tactfulness, letting out a silent sigh of relief.

"Rest assured, Little Chen, the family rules will not spare any black sheep like these. The grievances you have suffered over the years will be compensated one by one. Your parents gave their lives for the family; they are heroes of the clan. I will report to the family head to increase your monthly salary, ensuring you suffer no more grievances."

Gu Ning promised loudly.

"Thank you, my lord."

"No need to thank me, these are your rightful dues."

Gu Ning stood up, full of apologies towards Zhong Lin, "Brother Zhong, pardon me for this embarrassment."

Zhong Lin waved it off, his gaze fixed on Gu Chen, but his attention was drawn to the black ring hanging from Gu Chen’s neck.

Fuck.

Fucking hell.

Holy shit!

It’s actually here, it really is here!

Zhong Lin roared inwardly. The ring actually appeared! He wondered if an old master resides within it.

At this moment, Zhong Lin’s gaze on Gu Chen changed. Could this person truly be the child of destiny?

He took a deep breath, suppressing the tumult within, speaking softly, "Your name is Gu Chen?"

Gu Chen had already recognized Zhong Lin’s identity, an Upper Third Grades Martial Artist, and a Fourth Grade Alchemist, the one who had crafted the Bone-washing Pill he had fought so hard to obtain, a true great figure.

Gu Chen dared not delay, bowing deeply in respect, "This young one is Gu Chen, greetings to Master Zhong the Alchemist."

"Not bad. Since I promised that the Bone-washing Pill would be awarded to the first place in the Gu family competition, no one can take it."

"Thank you, Master Zhong the Alchemist."

Gu Chen quickly expressed his gratitude. He knew that the appearance of Lord Gu Ning in his courtyard was entirely due to Master Zhong the Alchemist. If the family rules had been effective, he wouldn’t have been oppressed for three years.

"I heard that three years ago you advanced to the Eighth Rank Transforming Tendon Stage? Since then, your cultivation hasn’t progressed but regressed, and your body has been wasting away, is that true?"

Gu Chen nodded heavily, "Yes, the family head searched high and low for renowned doctors, who only said my body suffered from Qi-Blood deficiency, but could not find any reason."

"Let me take a look."

Gu Chen was stunned, staring at Zhong Lin.

"Little Chen, quickly let Brother Zhong take a look. Brother Zhong studied under the famed Yin Daoyan of the Hundred Herbs Hall, whose alchemy and medical skills are unmatched. Perhaps he can find the cause of your illness," Gu Ning quickly added.

Gu Chen’s heart warmed, and he extended his right hand with slight tremors, full of anticipation as he looked at Zhong Lin.

Zhong Lin grasped Gu Chen’s wrist, a stream of inner breath flowed into it, and he closed his eyes to perceive.

Gu Chen’s body was indeed good, with strong muscles and bones, successful in body refinement, showing the traits of a Martial Artist of rank. The only difference was the extreme depletion of Qi-Blood, even worse than that of an ordinary person.

No wonder he would gasp for breath after taking just two steps, or injure himself even more seriously than others after throwing just one punch during matches on the martial stage.