Time passed, and in the blink of an eye several days had gone by. During this time, Chu Feng had stayed indoors, spending his days studying the third form of the Thunder Three Forms and refining Spirit Medicine.
In just a few days, Chu Feng had gone from being wealthy to being a penniless wretch. However, his Dantian had become much fuller. Chu Feng estimated that with just one more Spirit Pearl he could break through again.
But the Spirit Herb Hunting only happened once a year, and a Spirit Pearl was an extremely rare Spirit Medicine. If not for Su Mei, Chu Feng would never have gotten such a bargain. So he knew that breaking through again wouldn't be so easy.
Before he knew it, the Chu Clan Competition was almost here. On this day, three familiar faces came to visit.
"Chu Yue, Chu Xue, Chu Wei?"
Seeing the three people outside the hall, Chu Feng was a bit surprised. It wasn't strange that Chu Yue would visit, but he didn't expect Chu Xue and Chu Wei to come too.
"Chu Feng, the competition is coming soon. Why don't you come back with us?" Chu Yue said with a smile.
"Oh?" Chu Feng glanced at Chu Wei and Chu Xue, hesitating.
"Chu Feng, come back with us. Everyone is waiting for you," Chu Xue said, her eyes showing sincerity and deep apology.
"Chu Feng, there may have been some misunderstandings between us before, but in the end we are family. I hope you don't take things to heart," Chu Wei also said with a smile, his tone admitting some fault.
Chu Feng thought for a moment, then agreed: "Alright."
Chu Feng wasn't a petty person; otherwise, he wouldn't have saved Chu Xue that day. Besides, he had been planning to return to the Chu family, and it would be nice to have someone to talk to along the way.
When they arrived at the gate of the Azure Dragon Sect, the Chu family members were indeed there waiting for Chu Feng. The looks they gave him no longer held the same hostility as before; instead, there was a trace of awe. Along with the awe there was also some awkwardness and shame.
Although nothing was confirmed, many of them already knew that Chu Feng was likely the ruthless person who had killed over forty Fierce Beasts in a rage and earned the favor of the Wing Alliance. How could they dare to offend such a Chu Feng?
Chu Feng didn't dwell on their change of attitude. In his heart, he still considered himself a member of the Chu family. Being able to get along harmoniously with his family was something he naturally desired.
Although he knew that the change in their attitude came because of his strength, that was simply how the world worked. Even within a family, status was determined by strength.
In the middle of Qingzhou, nestled against a mountain, was a town called Kaoshan Town. The Chu family was the overlord of Kaoshan Town, controlling land resources for dozens of miles around.
Presently, in front of the imposing gates of the Chu family, a fast horse arrived and several impressive young men and women dismounted. They were none other than Chu Feng and the others returning from the Azure Dragon Sect.
"Look, the young masters and ladies of the Chu family are back."
"Purple robes—that's the symbol of an Inner Disciple of the Azure Dragon Sect, right? Amazing, truly the Chu family."
"Yes, talent is the most important thing in cultivation. Old Man Yang at the east end of town bankrupted himself to send his grandson to the Azure Dragon Sect, but after ten whole years, he's only at the Cultivation Martial First Level. He's nothing compared to the young masters and ladies of the Chu family."
"Not exactly. I heard that there's a young master of the Chu family named Chu Feng. He's currently an Outer Disciple, and because he's too ashamed to show his face, he hasn't returned to the Chu family for many years."
"You wouldn't know this, but although that Chu Feng is called a young master, he's not of Chu blood. He was taken in by Chu Yuan. It's only natural that his talent can't compare to the other young masters and ladies."