Nine Star Hegemon Body Arts

Chapter 5743 Spotting the Fox Tail

After an entire day, Long Chen’s Spiritual Strength had finally recovered to fifty percent. Previously, in the Soul Refining Divine Pool, he had already expended a significant portion of it to condense his violet blood veins. Although his thirteen heaven veins had provided some replenishment, it was only a bit, leaving him in a weakened state.

Fortunately, his Spiritual Strength was formidable; otherwise, such an overdraft would have made his overall recovery slower. While only half-recovered, as long as he didn’t participate in any intense battles, it was already enough for him to function normally.

“Chen-er.” Luo Zichuan called.

Long Chen had just woken up when Luo Zichuan appeared in front of him.

“Grandpa,” Long Chen greeted, relieved to see his grandfather healthy. 

Long Chen had always felt great reverence for this grandfather of his.

“Your father has left,” said Luo Zichuan.

“So he has found mom’s trail?” asked Long Chen delightedly.

“I suppose he has found some clues,” Luo Zichuan replied, hesitant to raise Long Chen’s hopes too high.

But Long Chen merely grinned. “Hehe, just some clues are enough. Your son-in-law is daring and meticulous. He has the intelligence and means to achieve what he wants. He’s ruthless and fierce, so I believe he’ll find Mom soon.”

Long Chen didn’t mind that Long Zhantian had left without saying goodbye. It just meant that their family would reunite sooner.

Luo Zichuan raised a brow at the assessment. “Ruthless and fierce?” 

“Don’t be tricked by his appearance. He was willing to put his own son through a hellish training regime. Tell me, is he not ruthless and fierce?” Long Chen chuckled.

“Hahaha!” Luo Zichuan couldn’t help but laugh. This father-and-son duo was quite something.

Ever since returning to the violet blood race, Luo Zichuan felt like he had never laughed. But Long Chen’s infectious cheerful energy had a way of lifting his spirits.

“Come,” Luo Zichuan said. “Since Yanfeng and the others are busy, I’ll take you to the Violet Immortal Pavilion to learn magical arts and divine abilities. The violet blood race’s techniques will definitely open your eyes to the world.”

The Violet Immortal Pavilion was actually an enormous mountain that had been carved into a pavilion’s shape—a grand sight that shocked Long Chen.

This structure had existed since the primal chaos era and was filled with an ancient, heavy aura. Just standing before it made one’s soul feel elevated.

As they approached the pavilion, Long Chen asked, “Grandpa, Dad and I came to the violet blood race’s domain to search for Mom. Now that we’ve achieved our goal, there’s no need for me to endure anymore, right?”

“Why would you have to endure?” asked Luo Zichuan in confusion.

After chuckling wickedly, Long Chen explained, “Dad told me to tuck my fox tail in and act politely so we don’t embarrass you. But you know me—I’m not one to act that way, and I’m certainly not capable of it. If someone has the ability not to endure, why should they?”

Luo Zichuan looked at Long Chen’s mischievous smile. At this moment, his grandson looked just like a little naughty fox. 

Luo Zichuan narrowed his eyes. “What are you trying to say?”

“I’m just saying, if someone were to provoke me and I were to say… slap them in the face, would you be able to handle it?” asked Long Chen.

Now, Luo Zichuan understood. His grandson seemed to have endured quite a bit in this place. Since he had achieved his goal, it was time to untuck his fox tail. 

“Other than bringing you here to find out news about your mother, your father likely wanted you to enjoy the unique resources of the violet blood race. As long as you don’t kill anyone, I can handle most things. But if you do… well, the race’s rules will make things difficult. Even if they don’t kick you out, they will restrict your access to many resources. That would be a waste, wouldn’t it?” said Luo Zichuan.

Long Chen nodded. “I understand. As a member of the violet blood race, I’ll do my duty and fight for it. But at the same time, I should also enjoy the rights that come with my status. If someone tries to stop me from fulfilling my duties or claiming my rights, am I allowed to fight back?”

Now, Luo Zichuan finally understood what his grandson meant. Why would he talk in such a roundabout manner toward his own grandfather?

Luo Zichuan sighed. “You don’t need to test me. The violet blood race has its own internal struggles, but they remain under the race leader’s control. As long as you don’t cross his bottom line and stay within the permitted scope, you can play however you want.”

“Haha, good!” 

Long Chen instantly felt confident upon hearing that. From Luo Zichuan, he learned that the various large families in the violet blood race were trying to gain the upper hand over each other, but no single faction dominated. 

The race leader ensured a balance, stepping in when necessary to prevent things from escalating beyond control. 

While small fights and competitions were permitted, they had to be done within the rules. It was a delicate game of power between the major factions. To put it simply, it was like a game of rock-paper-scissors: you counter me, I counter him, and he counters you. 

The violet blood race’s authority was spread throughout the various branches, restraining each other. Whenever the balance threatened to tip too far in any direction, the race leader would step in to restore order.

After hearing this, Long Chen finally grasped the full picture. Now that he knew the rules of the game, he was completely at ease.

The Luo family’s senior generation was as strong as any other, but their younger generation lacked true heavenly geniuses. This weakness placed them at a disadvantage, making them a target for rival families.

As a result, the Luo family showered their promising talents with excessive praise and resources, leading to the emergence of a fool like Luo Shenghui.

As Long Chen and Luo Zichuan continued their conversation, they eventually arrived at the Violet Immortal Pavilion. The grand entrance was guarded by two Divine Emperors and a dozen elite disciples.

These disciples, thirteen-vein Heaven Saints from different families, rotated shifts to maintain order. With them present, ordinary disciples wouldn't dare to cause trouble here.

Fortunately, the two Divine Emperors on duty this month belonged to the Luo family. Upon seeing Luo Zichuan, they immediately rose to greet him warmly.

In the Luo family, whether it was the senior generation or the junior generation, the majority felt the utmost respect for Luo Zichuan. It was not only because of his immense power, but also his wisdom and foresight.

As a result, his standing in the Luo family was second only to their family head, Luo Yingchen. Even Luo Yingchen himself valued Luo Zichuan’s counsel, frequently seeking his opinion and granting him many opportunities.

In truth, Luo Yingchen was grooming Luo Zichuan as his successor. Though he possessed great strength, he realized that he lacked the leadership skills to guide the family effectively.

Unfortunately, the Luo family didn’t have any talented figures in this regard, so Luo Yingchen was forced to hang onto his position. In truth, he had long since gotten tired of it and wanted to find a successor. Luo Zichuan’s arrival made him happier than anyone else.

Thus, when Luo Zichuan was gravely injured, Luo Yingchen nearly erupted. If anything permanent had happened to him, the Bi family would have faced his full wrath.

“Brother Zichuan, you’ve come!” The two Divine Emperors welcomed Luo Zichuan warmly.

Luo Zichuan gave them a simple instruction. “Keep watch.”

Long Chen smirked. Without hesitation, he swaggered into the Violet Immortal Pavilion.