Unstoppable Martial Arts: Starting with brother's wife and young sister Chapter 957 499: I'm Just Here for Breeding? (Part 3)
Previously on Unstoppable Martial Arts: Starting with brother's wife and young sister...
"Hmph!"
With a cold huff, Shi Lin spun on her heel and departed from the stone hut.
"Phew—"
Once she was gone, Chen Xuan gradually opened his eyes and let out a long breath, forcing down the fury burning inside him.
"Damn woman... just you wait!"
Afterward, he shut his eyes once more, resuming the absorption of Jiang Tian's memories.
The next day!
Chen Xuan had fully integrated every bit of Jiang Tian's memories by now, yet not even a hint about the Mother Liquid appeared.
"Could ordinary surnames truly lack the qualification?"
A slight frown creased his forehead as he pondered that it was probably accurate.
Sitting upon the bed, Chen Xuan scanned the tiny hut—only a stone table and a pair of stone stools occupied the space!
Describing it as simple was too kind; it was utterly rundown.
Picture a renowned Second Layer Dao Realm powerhouse dwelling in such squalor? Yet that was the harsh truth of the Stone Race.
This setup was actually an upgrade since Jiang Tian advanced to the Dao Realm.
Those of ordinary surnames usually dwelled in bare stone caves, lacking proper shelter.
"Never imagined a world harboring such a race!"
Chen Xuan felt profound astonishment, sighing inwardly without restraint.
"Time for some fresh air!"
The gloomy illumination inside pressed on him, leaving a sense of oppression.
The door creaked open, revealing to Chen Xuan at last the true appearance of the Stone Race.
Stone huts stood in a precise line, uniform in design but differing in dimensions. Dozens filled his row alone.
Across from the stone huts lay nothing but scattered boulders.
No grass sprouted anywhere.
Stone caves dotted the distance, homes for ordinary surnames.
"What desolation!"
In this barren wasteland, survival seemed impossible.
"Jiang Tian, you're finally up!"
Chen Xuan glanced over to spot a bald man at the First Layer of the Dao Realm, bearing an ordinary surname—Lan Collection!
"Yeah, awake!"
"You're still pale though; looks like that injury hit you hard."
Lan Collection approached, murmuring softly, "You alright?"
Such wariness stemmed from the Stone Race rules: any issues meant eviction from here.
This area housed ordinary surnames at Profound Realm or higher.
The greater the strength, the bigger the dwelling; Jiang Tian's was the grandest stone hut around.
Breaking into the Third Layer of the Dao Realm allowed ascent to superior quarters.
"I'm fine, nearly recovered completely."
"Great news!"
Lan Collection eased up at last; his bond with Jiang Tian ran deep.
"Oh, I noticed Miss Shi Lin visiting multiple times. Rumors must hold truth—you've been selected by her!"
Word spread that Shi Lin picked Jiang Tian for Holy Land Crystal Stone cultivation.
Yet Stone Race folks here dismissed it as rubbish.
Shi Lin hailed from the Royal Family, after all.
No mere royal; she wielded real influence. Her father, the Stonemason, stood at peak Seventh Layer Dao Realm—a towering figure beyond their reach.
Rumors shattered into truth when Stonemason and Shi Lin arrived in person.
It was real!
"Pretty much."
"Incredible!"
Lan Collection clapped his shoulder forcefully, face alight with thrill, then hissed lowly, "You're doing us proud."
"Outstanding, outstanding!"
For ordinary surnames, scaling such peaks was a monumental feat.
The Royal Family... mere thoughts of it took guts.
Few such cases dotted history.
Royal bloodline purity demanded inbreeding mostly, rendering Shi Lin's choice exceptional.
Her selection of Jiang Tian rested on Royal Family approval; Stonemason's favoritism alone wouldn't suffice.
"What nonsense is this!"
A chilly voice echoed from above.
They turned to behold Shi Lin.
She floated down gracefully, step by step through the sky.
"Greetings, Miss!"
Lan Collection bowed deeply at once, but Chen Xuan... stood stock still.
Shi Lin's eyebrows knitted faintly at the sight.
Refusing obeisance to the Royal Family was grave, yet she spared rebuke, stating coolly, "Forget it!"
Lan Collection rose gradually, eyes wide with disbelief.
Defying the Royal Family's bow!
Among Stone Race ordinary surnames, he stood alone in that boldness.
"How goes your recovery?"
Shi Lin's tone stayed icy and aloof, a stark shift from her warmth with Stonemason.
"Nearly done!"
"Hmph!"
"If consuming a Celestial Spirit Grass proves useless, you're not worth raising Crystal Stones for me!"
"Celestial Spirit Grass!"
In his mind, Lan Collection cried out; it was a supreme healing Spirit Grass.
It didn't just mend injuries—it also offered immense benefits to the sea of consciousness, reserved solely for the Royal Family.
He never imagined that he had ingested a Celestial Spirit Grass.
Envy!
Despite their solid bond, right then, he couldn't suppress the wave of envy.
"Alas!"
Deep in his heart, Lan Collection let out another heavy sigh.
No space for jealousy in affairs like this!
Being picked by Shi Lin was his stroke of luck—that was the heart of the matter.
Barring any surprises, he'd dwell in the Royal City onward.
His standing would surely climb right along with it!
He might even fully merge into the Royal Family, taking on the name Shi Tian!
"Then come with me!"
"To the Royal City; we've got a month left, no need to linger here."
She urged him toward the Royal City not merely for better recovery, but also since she herself despised visiting this place.
She even abhorred it!
The Royal City!
Lan Collection felt dazed; his own dreams were materializing for another—why not him!
He'd only felt envious earlier, but now he desperately wished to switch places.
Good relationship?
Even so, he couldn't tolerate seeing Jiang Tian bask in such fortune!
The shock struck him too fiercely!
"Alright!"
Chen Xuan nodded in agreement; this spot was scarcely better than those stone caves, still just a commoners' haunt after all.
Jiang Tian's memories contained nothing on the Mother Liquid, so the locals here probably knew zilch about it either.
Traveling to the Royal City... would provide far superior opportunities to track down the Mother Liquid's location!