Strongest Replication

Back then, the founder of the Chu Family, Chu Zimai, had left behind an ancestral instruction that the position of patriarch could not be handed down from generation to generation so that only those with the ability could take over the position of patriarch. Perhaps the ancestor of the Chu Family had already considered this reason.    

    

Thinking of this, the members of the Chu Family could not help but cast their gazes towards the center of the square, fixed on the statue of the founder of the Chu Family, Chu Zimai.    

    

"Chu Hongwei, as for the third reason, what I want to tell you is that you better not misinterpret the clan rules left behind by our ancestors. One can certainly take chances putting forward suggestions for the clan rules, but only when the patriarchs and elders disagree with it."    

    

Seeing Chu Hongwei's gloomy and ashen face, Chu Zhongtian continued to attack and refute his questions.    

    

"Patriarch, elders, regarding the decision on who will become the successor, did you all agree on voting unanimously?" Chu Zhongtian turned around and asked the patriarch and the other inner court elders.    

    

"That's right. Including my vote, a total of twelve votes have passed." Chu Tianyun affirmed Chu Zhongtian as he looked at him with endless praise.    

    

Chu Tianyun never thought that Chu Zhongtian would be able to neutralize Chu Hongwei's attack so easily.    

    

"Chu Hongwei, since the patriarch and the elders have unanimously agreed, what right do you have to question the Grand Elder's decision? What right do you have to oppose the patriarch and the elders' decision?" These two consecutive attacks dealt critical hits to Chu Hongwei's stance. At this moment, he was just like a paralyzed dog that had fallen into a pool of water.    

    

Looking at the ashen face of Second Elder, Chu Zhongtian did not say anything else. He bowed to the crowd below before jumping off the platform and standing amongst them.    

    

"Good!"    

    

"I agree!"    

    

"Is there anyone who doesn't approve of Young Master Tian taking over the position of the Young Patriarch? If so, I will fight him to the death!"    

    

"It's our honor to have a genius like Young Master Tian in our Chu Family!"    

    

After Chu Zhongtian jumped off the platform, the crowd immediately burst into cheers. A few of the younger generation who had a good relationship with him took the lead and cheered aloud    

    

Looking at the excited crowd below, Chu Tianyun and Grand Elder secretly heaved a sigh of relief. They fully anticipated that their sudden announcement of the successor would definitely create a huge wave and cause them to be called into question. However, they never expected Chu Zhongtian to come up with such a brilliant rebuttal and win over the clansmen's heart without even needing them to step in and help him. This was something that never would have expected.    

    

Within the Tranquil Elegant Pavilion.    

    

Four beautiful girls could be seen staring at Chu Zhongtian who was sitting on the seat of honor — their eyes filled with infatuation as waves of emotions stirred up in their hearts.    

    

Having learned about what had happened in the afternoon back at the square from the guards, they were shocked by how Chu Zhongtian managed to attain the position of the Young Patriarch and pleasantly surprised by Chu Zhongtian's brilliant display of his debating skills.    

    

They would definitely be able to take pride in serving such a person!    

    

After being put through a test for a period of time, Chu Zhongtian was now able to face these four beauties calmly. As such, he now allowed them to enter and exit the courtyard freely while serving him in his daily life.    

    

"Chun Xiang, you guys can go down first!" Feeling the infatuation in the eyes of the four girls, Chu Zhongtian felt a trace of joy in his heart.    

    

In spite of everything, Chu Zhongtian was a man... a man with normal physiology. Thus, he naturally felt proud of himself for obtaining the adoration of these four girls.    

    

Fortunately, Chu Zhongtian held complete control over his emotions, so he quickly erased the traces of joy fluttering about his heart. Besides, since Chu Fann was still in the great hall, he could only tell the four girls to take their leave for the time being.    

    

"Xiao Tian, I knew that you possessed great talent and perception, but I never expected you to be so eloquent," Chu Fann said with mixed emotions after the four beauties left the hall.    

    

As the eighth ranked inner court elder of the Chu Family, Chu Fann have witnessed everything that took place back at the square. Regarding Chu Zhongtian's previous display of his eloquence, he only had one word to describe what he felt after hearing it — admiration!    

    

"Eighth Uncle, stop joke around. Let's get down to business!" Chu Zhongtian waved his hand, not wanting to continue talking about this topic.    

    

"Alright, Xiao Tian, could you consider cancelling your trip to the Endless Forest?" Setting the topic aside, Chu Fann instantly put on the demeanor of an court elder and attempted to persuade Chu Zhongtian from taking such risks.    

    

After all, Chu Zhongtian's status and identity had changed drastically from before. As the Young Patriarch of the Chu Family now, he essenitally held power on-par with an elder of the family. Thus, Chu Fann needed him to consider his own safety first and foremost.    

    

"Eighth Uncle, you don't have to say anything else as I won't be changing my mind any time soon," Chu Zhongtian spoke with a firm, confident tone.    

    

Chu Zhongtian knew full well that Chu Fann had good intentions and was only thinking about his safety. However, if he had to stay in the family forever simply for the sake of his own safety after becoming the Young Patriarch, he would rather give up on the position.    

    

"Very well!" Seeing Chu Zhongtian's firm stance, Chu Fann did not say anything else. After all, Chu Zhongtian's status was not any lower than his now, so there were some things that he simply could not say to him like before.    

    

"Xiao Tian, you've gone into the Endless Forest for a period of time before. Since you should be fully aware of the dangers within by now, I guess I don't have much to say to you. But this time, I came here to give you a few things."    

    

As a matter of fact, Chu Zhongtian had caught attention of the package on the table next to Chu Fann long ago, but he was just too embarrassed to ask about it.    

    

"A set of Semi-Spirit Armor, capable of defend against three attacks from any cultivators below the Fifth Layer of the Body Refining Realm!"    

    

"One bottle of High Rank Ninth Grade Healing Pill, capable of heal one's injuries in an instant!"    

    

"One bottle of Mid-Rank Ninth Grade Qi Replenishing Pill, with a total of ten pills within. A single one can replenishing the spiritual power of a Tenth Layer Qi Refining Realm Cultivator in just a breath's time!"    

    

Chu Fann had only given him three items, but each of them was equivalent to that of a treasure, especially the Semi-Spirit Armor. After all, it could very well save one's life during a situation of life and death.    

    

After handing the items over to Chu Zhongtian, Chu Fann stood up and said, "Xiao Tian, the most dangerous things within the Endless Forest aren't the strange beasts, but rather human cultivators. If you ever come aross them, don't hesitate to run away or kill them on the spot!"    

    

Chu Zhongtian nodded and humbly heeded his piece of advice.    

    

Luolin Town was a place that held one of the Chu Family's bases of operation dealing with raw materials. Usually, there would be a Body Refining Realm Cultivator placed there just in case anything happens.    

    

On the second day of the New Year, the entire Luolin Town bustled with celebration as red lanterns could be seen hanging everywhere around the Chu's Pharmacy.    

    

As the shopkeeper of the pharmacy and the strongest person in the pharmacy, Chu Hee didn't return to the Lu City to participate in the family's ancestral worshipping ceremony, but he was able to find out what was happening in the family through a special method.    

    

Chu Hee and the others had already found out about what had happened in the square during the afternoon of New Year's Eve through a special method. They were still puzzled by the fact that Chu Zhongtian, who had only left Luolin town for more than a month, had suddenly become the Young Patriarch.    

    

"Chu Hee, do you think we're getting old? Our scope for opportunities are gradually turning more shallow with each passing day!" the manager said in a desolate tone as he placed down the cup of wine in his hand.    

    

Raising the wine cup, Chu Hee indicated for them to drink it. After gulping everything down in one go, Chu Hee said helplessly, "We might really be getting old!"    

    

"That's right. I never thought that Xiao Tian would end up being so outstanding. In just two months, not only did he break through to the Sixth Layer of the Qi Refining Period, he also won the first place in the Hunting Contest. I reckon it would difficult for anyone to believe if news of this spreads out." The manager recalled Chu Zhongtian who came to Luolin town a year ago, and couldn't help but sigh with emotion.