Strongest Replication

After Chu Fann's general explanation, Chu Zhongtian got a basic overview of the cultivation system and learned some details about the Qi Transformation realm. Although this information was not much, it was enough to arouse Chu Zhongtian's interest.    

That merger information was enough to motivate Chu Zhongtian. He made his mind to reach the Qi Transformation realm as soon as possible. Then, he would be able to fly around in the air unfettered.    

As a mid Level-9 strange beast, not only was the Purple Gold Hawk extremely powerful, it was also astoundingly fast. Right now, its speed was close to 200 kilometers per hour.    

Luolin Town was thousands of kilometers away from Lu City, the capital city of Qi Country. Yet, it took Purple Gold Hawk mere five hours to reach Lu City from Luolin Town.    

Chu Zhongtian had lived in Lu City for ten years before he was thrown into Luolin Town. Looking it again from the hawk, he felt nothing but calm. There was not a single ripple in his heart; this, in turn, weirded him out.    

After all, while he was on the way here, he fantasized about the emotions he would feel after returning to Lu City.    

But... where were the emotions?    

Where was the excitement?    

Where was the emotion that would egg him to point his face toward the sky and laugh smugly?    

What had all those emotions turned into absolute silence? Had he matured? Had the gruesome reality ponded the joy out of his being? Had the Endless Forest crippled his emotions? Just... why?    

As the capital city of Qi Country, Lu City had restricted airspace. Although the Chu Family was one of the three great families, they still had to abide by the rule. Therefore, when they were still a thousand meters away from the city gate, Chu Fann ordered the Purple Gold Hawk to land.    

Chu Family servants, who had been waiting for their arrival, quickly welcomed them. They first bowed respectfully to Chu Fann, then turned around and greeted Chu Zhongtian in unison, "Greetings, Young Master Tian!"    

Before returning to Lu City, Chu Fann had already told Chu Zhongtian about the treatment he would receive from the family. Chu Zhongtian would enjoy the highest treatment, same as the other direct in-line descendants of the family. Since he would be in-line to inherit the patriarch position alongside the other direct descendants, his status would be similar to the leader of the Chu Family's younger generation.    

Chu Fann walked in front, Chu Zhongtian walked in the middle, and the remaining seven experts guarded him from the back. Everyone walked towards the city gate.    

"Elder Chu!" Although the guards at the city gate were the royal family's subordinates, they didn't dare to neglect a Chu Family elder. In his presence, they could only bow respectfully.    

As one of the three great families of the Qi Country, the Chu Family's wealth and power were both top-notch. Logically speaking, Chu Family members should be living in the center of the city, right next to the palace.    

However, that was not the case. The Chu Family was famous for their pills,and refining those pills required a special living environment. Therefore,the headquarters of the Chu Family was at the southwest side of the outercity, not in the inner city's center.    

The headquarters was a truly expansive mansion that could be called a village due to its sheer size. It was sized around 10,000 acres. All the inner courtyards were connected to each other and were filled with fake mountains, ponds, springs, and even waterfalls. There was a long corridor every five miles, a pavilion every ten miles, and astoundingly beautiful scenery every mile.    

The Chu Family didn't hold a grand welcoming ceremony for Chu Zhongtian's return. In fact, they kept a low profile. Except for the patriarch, Chu Tianyun, and a few elders, no one else knew about Chu Zhongtian's return.    

Their fallen peerless genius was once again on the rise, so it wasn'tthat they didn't want to hold a grand ceremony. Instead, the Chu Familyhad encountered some troublesome problems recently, so showing off a geniusthat could lead them to a new era wasn't really convenient for them.    

As for what kind of trouble the Chu Family had encountered, Chu Fann didn't say much about it; Chu Zhongtian didn't ask too much either.    

However, despite Chu Fann's silence, Chu Zhongtian could still somewhat guess the reason. Perhaps this had something to do with the three Yang Fruits the Chu Family obtained a month ago.    

After following Chu Fann back to the family, Chu Zhongtian met with thepatriarch, Chu Tianyun, and a few family elders. They had met before when ChuZhongtian tested his talent, so they could be called acquaintances.    

After talking for a bit, Chu Tianyun and the few elders had to leave due to some important matter. Apart from expressing their care and concern for Chu Zhongtian, they also rewarded him with some spirit stones to increase his cultivation, pills to increase his strength, treasures to aid him, and a beautiful courtyard to live in.    

Noticing Chu Tianyun and the others hurry to leave, Chu Zhongtian could deduce that the Chu Family was really in some big trouble right now. Otherwise, Chu Tianyun, who had always attached great importance to the younger generation of his family, would've definitely stayed behind and personally guided him.    

Chu Zhongtian was slightly disappointed that he didn't receive Chu Tianyun's guidance. After all, a few words from a peak Body Refiner could mean the world to a mere Level-2 Qi Refiner. However, he quickly adjusted his mood and made arrangements for his next cultivation session.    

Like in Luolin Town, Chu Zhongtian spent half of his time absorbing Qifor his cultivation, and the rest practicing the basic saber technique.    

Tranquil Elegant Courtyard:    

Located on the east side of the Chu Family's mansion, it was a beautiful and picturesque courtyard that was like paradise on earth.    

This courtyard was one of the many rewards given to Chu Zhongtian by the family. Actually, Tranquil Elegant Courtyard should have belonged to Chu Zhongtian in the first place. When Chu Zhongtian tested his talent a year ago, the family rewarded him with Taixuan Heart Sutra, spirit stones, and this courtyard.    

However, after his meridians were damaged and could not be used for cultivation, the Chu Family took it back along with all the other rewards. This time, they were just returning it to its original owner.    

After being rewarded this courtyard a year ago, Chu Zhongtian wanted to move in as soon as possible. However, that incident denied him that right. As a result, despite once owning it, he had never actually entered this courtyard.    

There was a small bridge, a fake mountain, and a pond in the courtyard. There were also a few stalks of willow. It was simply a picturesque scenery with a quiet environment. After entering the Tranquil Elegant Courtyard, Chu Zhongtian immediately fell in love with this place.    

The beautiful scenery could keep people in a good mood. The quiet and comfortable environment could make one's heart as calm as water. Cultivating in such an environment would increase his efficiency by at least several times.    

"Young Master Tian, hello!" Just as Chu Zhongtian was observing the scenery in the courtyard, nine people walked out from the courtyard's west side.    

The group had five men and four women. The five men were brawny, and theywere equipped with Qi weapons. The four women were as beautiful as flowers,fair and attractive; their bodies were full of temptation.    

The steward of the Chu Family had told Chu Zhongtian about these ninepeople. The four women were called Chun Xiang, Xia Xiang, Qiu Xiang, and DongXiang. These were in charge of taking care of his daily life.    

The five men were experts secretly trained by the Chu Family. They wereresponsible for the safety of this courtyard, if need be, also his sparringpartners.    

Chu Zhongtian's heart palpitated as he looked at the four beautiful women. They seemed to be in their twenties and their skin was akin to snow.    

He was no longer the Chu Zhongtian of the past. He was the Chu Zhongtian who had come from a different world—a transmigrator.    

Having experienced the influence of the internet era, he wasn't a simple otaku—he was an "experienced" otaku with dozens of "romantic experiences" under his belt. Looking at the four obedient and sensible beauties in front of him, he couldn't help but feel moved.    

He took a deep breath and forcefully suppressed the desire in his heart. Then, Chu Zhongtian waved his hand, indicating for them to leave first.