Unstoppable Martial Arts: Starting with brother's wife and young sister Chapter 1051 - 526: So What If I’m Stronger and Have a Worse Temper?

That the head of the Three Dukes harbored reservations truly caught him off guard.

'Hehe!'

Chen Xuan chuckled, fully understanding Duke Qin's unspoken thoughts. The reason it remained unsaid, however, was undoubtedly due to Liu Sheng's presence.

Their brief time inside before emerging suggested the conversation had either faltered or never truly commenced.

'Strange, tsk tsk... truly uncanny!'

Kang Bai marveled, shaking his head, his gaze now fixed on Chen Xuan with a curious intensity.

'Brother Kang, it appears you have an abundance of free time today?' Chen Xuan quipped.

'Free? I barely have time to sleep, let alone be free. I must be off.' He was so swamped these days that without the guards' urgent notification, he wouldn't have made it here.

Watching him depart in haste, Chen Xuan shook his head and then turned towards Liu Sheng's chambers.

He remained intensely curious about the discussion among the three magnates!

'Chief Eunuch!'

Pushing the door open, Chen Xuan observed Liu Sheng, his eyes closed, his countenance not appearing optimal, yet Chen Xuan sensed a subtle improvement in his vitality.

'Hmm!'

Liu Sheng, keeping his eyes shut, inquired, 'Duke Qin didn't say anything to you, did he?'

'He intended to, but ultimately held back,' Chen Xuan replied with a smile, settling beside him and resuming where he had left off.

A gentle stream of spiritual power flowed within Liu Sheng's body.

Liu Sheng's brow relaxed, and he began to savor the sensation once more.

'Why did they depart so swiftly?'

'If you were so curious, why didn't you linger just now?' Liu Sheng countered, his eyes narrowing slightly.

'Not born to serve others, what can I do?' His retort brought a slight curve to Liu Sheng's lips, a quiet contentment blooming within.

'Was it to have me investigate the two clans?' Chen Xuan withdrew his spiritual power, finally posing the question.

'They didn't say!'

'But it likely pertains to this matter.' Liu Sheng was candid. He regarded Chen Xuan as family, perhaps even more so, having not seen any blood relatives from the Liu family in a considerable time.

'Never mind, you need not concern yourself with this. Without my explicit permission, you...'

'Must not proceed!' Liu Sheng cautioned, genuinely concerned the two elders might attempt to contact him covertly, thus laying down the rule unequivocally.

'Understood. Haven't I already stated it? I fear death the most,' Chen Xuan laughed, oblivious to the underlying concern for his safety.

'That's good!' Liu Sheng, aware of Chen Xuan's disposition, still felt a lingering unease about certain unspoken matters.

'Alright, when you have leisure, peruse some books to occupy your time. Should you find yourself bored, I can have Kang Bai arrange for some lovely ladies to keep you company.'

'Get lost!'

'You impudent brat, you dare utter such words!' Liu Sheng rebuked, considering his advanced age, arranging for beautiful women was inappropriate and would lead to considerable embarrassment if the news spread.

'Hahaha...'

Despite the scolding, Chen Xuan's hearty laughter echoed. Witnessing Liu Sheng's spirited rebuke suggested his recovery was progressing well, easing Chen Xuan's anxieties.

'I'm done joking with you!'

Chen Xuan draped a soft blue blanket over Liu Sheng before departing.

'You rascal!'

Liu Sheng chuckled, picking up a book from a nearby table and opening it to read.

....

Seven days elapsed.

Within his room, a distinct popping sound reverberated from Chen Xuan's body.

The seventh acupoint had finally been unsealed by him.

Chen Xuan slowly opened his eyes, having dedicated nearly two months to achieving the opening of this seventh acupoint.

It was unavoidable!

The scarcity of spiritual liquid had significantly decelerated his progress.

At this pace... realizing thirty percent of the Sacred Body completion was indeed precarious.

With a subtle shift in his thoughts.

...

[Jade Bone: Seventh Grade (54%)]

[Sacred Body: (7/108)]

[Realm: Martial Cultivator - Dao Realm (Fifth Tier), Spirit Cultivator - Dao Stage (Fifth Tier)]

[Cultivation Technique: Nine Elements Dao Skill (Dao Grade) (Seventeenth Layer (2.57 billion/7.2 billion)), Myriad Manifestation Skill (Twentieth Layer (417 million/8.32 billion))]

[Skill Points: 18.399 billion]

...

Glancing at the final entry for skill points, Chen Xuan couldn't help but click his tongue.

Exceeding one hundred and eighty minor milestones already.

By the time the burial ground event concluded, it would be his moment for a spectacular surge of breakthroughs.

Ascending through realms consecutively, reaching Double Six, Double Seven, and achieving Double Eight seemed unlikely, unless Ning Xin managed another breakthrough, then a slim possibility would emerge.

Nevertheless, now possessing the Origin Dao Body, coupled with the Jade Bone, he could augment his strength passively, without dedicated cultivation.

To put it arrogantly, he could now grow more potent simply by resting.

If he could remain dormant for a few millennia, upon awakening, he would undoubtedly be the most formidable entity.

'Knock knock knock...'

A sudden rap echoed at the door.

"Husband, an invitation from the Fourth Prince has arrived!"

Gu Pengyou’s voice drifted into the chamber.

"Creak..."

Chen Xuan opened the door, receiving the intricately gold-embossed invitation from her.

Upon unfurling and perusing its contents, his brow became knitted in a frown.

"What troubles you, Husband!"

Gu Pengyou’s gaze held a flicker of bewilderment; she mused that if he didn't wish to attend, refusing would be acceptable. Considering Chen Xuan’s current standing, rejecting a prince’s summons was no trivial matter. So then, why did such an expression grace his features?

"Take a look for yourself."

Chen Xuan presented the invitation to her.

After Gu Pengyou had finished reading, the reason behind his consternation became clear.

"Qin Ying's mother, Madam Lin, desires an audience? How unexpectedly!

"How could I possibly know?"

Chen Xuan responded with a sense of inevitability. To have Qin Ying's mother summon him to Qin Hong's estate made refusal an impossible prospect.

Considering his existing ties to Qin Ying, Madam Lin would, in essence, be his mother-in-law in the future!

To decline such an invitation would present an unfavorable image!

"Will you be attending, Husband?"

"Indeed!"

Chen Xuan affirmed with a nod. "It is appropriate; we must meet sooner or later."

"Then allow me to make the necessary preparations. After all, it marks the inaugural meeting with Madam Lin; we must not commit any blunders!"