Unstoppable Martial Arts: Starting with brother's wife and young sister Chapter 958

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Previously on Unstoppable Martial Arts: Starting with brother's wife and young sister...
Chen Xuan quelled his fury after Shi Lin's departure and fully absorbed Jiang Tian's memories, uncovering no traces of the Mother Liquid. He surveyed the desolate Stone Race settlement from his shabby stone hut and spoke with Lan Collection, who envied his selection by the royal Shi Lin for nurturing Crystal Stones. Shi Lin returned to confirm his recovery via Celestial Spirit Grass and ordered him to accompany her to the Royal City, with a month remaining before the task begins.

"This is your first time going to Wang City, don't embarrass this lady!"

Suspended in the sky, Shi Lin gazed forward, her tone rather icy.

"Got it."

Chen Xuan responded indifferently, his eyes scanning the terrain beneath.

"The Stone Cave is truly so barren!"

Desolate mountain chains!

No sign of vitality anywhere.

Shi Lin shot him a sideways look, sensing something off in a subtle way.

His composure seemed overly steady, unlike his previous behavior.

The fawning attitude from before was typical for inferiors in her presence.

"Is it because he's heading to the Holy Land?"

"Maybe due to his recent major achievement?"

Shi Lin pondered silently.

Yet, she felt a degree of approval toward 'Jiang Tian's' current manner. Publicly, he stood as her partner, soon to face the Royal Family. Persistent groveling would only shame her.

It felt quite novel to her...

Usually, men groveled overly at her sight, including Royal Family members, not to mention lowly Stone Race folk.

Her position among the Stone Race ranked supreme, after all.

Inside, Chen Xuan felt stunned.

Memories of Jiang Tian's past interactions with her surged in his thoughts.

"Hopefully, she hasn't picked up on anything?"

Spotting the faint curve on Shi Lin's lips, though, he eased his worries.

He also possessed a solid hunch.

"That shameless woman..."

Still, such a response made sense; accustomed to constant deference daily, encountering someone unique brought an unprecedented thrill. Her reaction proved entirely predictable.

"What a waste..."

A touch of regret stirred in Chen Xuan; as a Stone Race member, she lacked clear physical gender traits. Under ordinary circumstances, some conditioning could yield unexpected gains.

The aloof beauty turning into my pet!

That picture... merely picturing it excites somewhat.

After roughly an hour.

Wang City's outline entered Chen Xuan's view.

Massive walls of earthen hue!

Nearly matching Human Race cities in shape—rectangular, with comparable entrances.

"Within Wang City, aside from some regular elites, dwell the elite clans and Royal Family. Though none you should provoke, fear isn't necessary. You're under this lady's wing—maintain that poise from earlier."

Nearing Wang City, Shi Lin offered another reminder.

Her voice lacked the prior sharpness, however.

"Understood."

Chen Xuan answered flatly.

She preferred this attitude, which suited him perfectly—his spine stayed rigid, unyielding.

Shortly after, they landed from above.

"The Stone Race truly spares no expense!"

Chen Xuan eyed the city gate guards of the Stone Race; their leader hit Dao Realm Third Stage, others all at Late-Stage Profound Realm.

"Greetings, Young Lady Shi Lin!"

The Dao Realm Third Stage man bent at a full ninety degrees.

"The Stone Race's hierarchy is utterly bizarre!"

Observing this, Chen Xuan sighed inwardly; a Dao Realm Third Stage powerhouse, yet devoid of any expert's pride.

"Hm!"

With just a monosyllable, Shi Lin strode inside, face frosty.

Chen Xuan trailed right after her.

"Should I change my identity?"

Chen Xuan whispered to himself.

Jiang Tian's status proved too insignificant; assuming a Royal Family role would prove much handier.

Not until they passed into Wang City did the Dao Realm Third Stage guard rise, showing zero irritation, without inquiring about Chen Xuan's background.

"So this is Wang City?"

Chen Xuan beheld the broad avenue, lined with stores and eateries.

Without prior knowledge of its Stone Race nature, he'd mistake it for a Human Race settlement.

Not perfectly alike, yet differences were negligible.

Thinking him awestruck, Shi Lin started clarifying, "No need to gawk like that—first visit to Wang City; you'll adapt quickly."

"Then why the restaurants?"

Stone Race sustenance came from stone essences, unlike Humans.

But savory food scents wafted to him.

The cooking quality appeared solid, even!

"Eat, what's wrong with that?"

Shi Lin responded as if obvious, "Oh, you haven't tried them; Human Race specialties they are. Excel, and I'll let you sample some later!"

Indeed... Chen Xuan felt thunderstruck.

Stone Race woes extended beyond rigid castes; ordinary-surnamed ones seemed barely counted as kin.

Even a Dao Realm powerhouse like Jiang Tian was utterly clueless about all this.

This is simply too horrifying!

At last, he grasped why he had remained ignorant of the Mother Liquid's existence.

Not even the Royal Family or the most prestigious clans knew of these Human Race delicacies, but Shi Lin clearly treated them as normal, boasting about them with clear arrogance.

"This Stone Race... feels truly warped!"

While Humans differ in their Martial Dao pursuits, other areas... particularly everyday necessities, tend to be quite alike.

No one stays cooped up in their village forever without hearing legends from the elders at least.

Yet in the Stone Race, folks like him who never reached Wang City would stay in the dark eternally—take Jiang Tian, a Dao Realm master, for example.

As the pair strolled down the spacious avenue, Chen Xuan observed that the local architecture mirrored the Human Race's almost exactly.

"Why do these houses appear this way?"

Chen Xuan inquired on purpose.

"Looks nice!"

"Oh, you don't know either!"

Shi Lin suddenly recalled, "Forget it, you'll figure it all out soon enough. Let me explain ahead of time."