After putting away the Tianyuan blade, Mu Chen knew he would store it in his Qi Dwelling once he opened it.
What he understood for now was that Tianyuan had many unknown aspects, and how far it could advance depended entirely on him.
Even Cang Yuan, who forged it, wasn’t sure.
‘Oh well.
At least it was suitable.’ After taking a master, all he got was a Yuan Weapon and an aloof Yao Yao.
“Mu Chen, remember this.
Never let Yao Yao undo the seal on her forehead.” Cang Yuan said seriously.
Yao Yao wasn’t able to use Genesis Qi.
It was sealed away.
Mu Chen nodded.
Once Yao Yao’s seal was broken, she wouldn’t last long before the special Genesis Qi she released would attract the attention of Saint-level experts.
“Master, I understand.
By the way, we might encounter enemies we can’t handle in the future.” “Is there any way to contact you, so you’ll know when we’re in danger?” Mu Chen asked.
He wasn’t sure if he would come across the Blue Profound Saint Stamp, or if they would be targeted by powerful experts for other reasons.
Cang Yuan thought for a moment, then took out a palm-sized piece of white paper from his Qiankun Bag.
A black Genesis Rune was inscribed on it.
“If you encounter a situation that can’t be resolved by any means, simply input your Genesis Qi into it.
The Genesis Rune will ignite, and I will know you’re in danger.” Mu Chen nodded and carefully put it away.
This could be a lifeline in the future.
Time passed quickly.
The two had been in this mysterious place for a while now.
One day, Cang Yuan asked Yao Yao to go receive someone.
Mu Chen and Su Youwei followed along out of curiosity.
Mu Chen already knew who it was.
He wondered what expression Zhou Yuan would have when he saw him and Su Youwei here.
“Seriously, Tuntun, can you stop lying on my head?” Mu Chen felt the weight on his head and complained helplessly.
This little brat was treating him like a mount.
“Rawr rawr rawr.
(You should be honored that I’m lying on your head.)” Tuntun stomped on Mu Chen’s hair, showing no sign of leaving.
Yao Yao didn’t seem to mind.
Tuntun had been gaining some weight lately, so having a sucker around meant she could free her hands instead of carrying him all the time.
Mu Chen couldn’t understand beast language, but he could sense Tuntun’s smug attitude.
His face darkened like coal.
At least the little marten was easier to bully.
Su Youwei covered her mouth and chuckled.
It seemed Tuntun really liked Brother Chen.
But what kind of Genesis Beast was Tuntun anyway?
On the other side, at the Great Zhou ancestral land.
Zhou Yuan had been bleeding onto the ancient stone platform for quite some time.
His face was pale, and it was a testament to his willpower that he hadn’t passed out.
Fortunately, the Genesis Rune activated in the end, teleporting him away.
Zhou Qing was left stunned.
Though he hadn’t seen this before, Zhou Qing guessed that Yuan’er had succeeded.
Something none of his predecessors had achieved, Zhou Yuan had done it.
He should be able to find a way to open his meridians.
Thump!
Zhou Yuan also fell from the air, crashing heavily onto the ground and eating dirt.
Already weak from blood loss, he would have passed out if not for the Metal Skin Rune.
“Pfft, pfft!” Zhou Yuan spat out the dirt.
“???” When Zhou Yuan looked up, he saw two familiar faces and an unfamiliar girl looking at him with strange expressions.
His face immediately flushed red.
He stood up quickly.
Such an embarrassing moment, seen by so many people, especially those he knew.
How awkward.
Why was that little beast on top of Mu Chen’s head laughing so happily?
“Mu Chen, Su Youwei, what are you doing here?” Zhou Yuan scratched his head.
Was there another way to reach this place besides the Zhou ancestral land?
“We got here by accident.
Didn’t expect you to come here too.” Mu Chen held back his laughter.
He had landed like a drowned rat, while Zhou Yuan had face-planted into the mud.
“I came through the Great Zhou ancestral land.
And who is this?” Zhou Yuan looked at Yao Yao.
Her demeanor was quite aloof, and her cold gaze made him shiver involuntarily.
“In a way, she’s my senior sister.” Mu Chen thought for a moment and answered.
Yao Yao and Cang Yuan weren’t formally master and disciple, but she had learned many things from him.
It wasn’t wrong for Mu Chen to call her his senior sister.
Zhou Yuan had come later.
Even if he became a disciple, he would be the junior.
Yao Yao glanced at Mu Chen but didn’t deny it.
In a way, he was her junior.
“Let’s go.
Master Cang Yuan wants to see you.
He should be able to solve your problem.” Mu Chen said.
Hearing this, Zhou Yuan’s eyes lit up.
Even with his composed temperament, his emotions surged.
His pale face, already drained from blood loss, flushed red with excitement.
Opening his meridians and cultivating was what he dreamed of.
He had a feeling that coming here would give him what he wanted.
“If you want great fortune, see if you can get it from Grandpa Hei.” Yao Yao said coolly, her calm eyes glancing at Zhou Yuan.
Since Cang Yuan had asked her to receive this person, he must have something special.
But so far, she hadn’t found anything.
Eight meridians unopened, and his Divine Soul hadn’t even reached the early Illusory Stage.
To put it bluntly, even the weakest Genesis Beast in this forest could tear Zhou Yuan apart.
As they passed through the forest, Tuntun occasionally let out a roar.
Those restless Genesis Beasts all behaved themselves.
This made Zhou Yuan curious about Tuntun.
‘What a fascinating creature.’ But Tuntun paid no attention to Zhou Yuan.
He lay on Mu Chen’s head with his eyes closed.
Since the boss wouldn’t hold him, he could only use Mu Chen as a mount.
“You’ve arrived, little one with the Sacred Dragon aura.
What a pity.
Your blessing was stolen, and you have the Dragon’s Resentment Poison.
Truly unfortunate.” Cang Yuan saw through Zhou Yuan’s condition with a single glance and shook his head.
Hearing this, Zhou Yuan wasn’t panicked.
Instead, he was shocked but hopeful.
An ordinary person couldn’t see through his condition at a glance.
Since this senior could, he surely had a solution.
Yao Yao glanced at Zhou Yuan.
No wonder he was so weak.
But Grandpa Hei would surely have a way.
“I am Zhou Yuan.
Greetings, senior.” Zhou Yuan cupped his hands, his expression respectful.
This was his only hope of opening his meridians.
He couldn’t afford to miss it.
Time was running out.
The Great Wu Empire wouldn’t leave the Zhou family alone forever.
They would find excuses to attack Great Zhou.
Time waited for no one, and he couldn’t afford to wait any longer.
“So you’re from the Zhou family.” Cang Yuan glanced at Zhou Yuan, then at Mu Chen and Su Youwei.
He had been waiting for someone from the Zhou family.
Mu Chen and Su Youwei were unexpected, people who shouldn’t have been here.
“Alright.
I know what you’re thinking, and I can solve your problem of unmanifested meridians.
But what relationship do you have with me?
Why should I help you?” Cang Yuan said with an amused smile, looking at Zhou Yuan.
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