MSSU Chapter 35: Unfathomable Fate

Chu Yunfan furrowed his brows and looked towards the person in the back seat.

This person was dressed in a suit, around sixty years old, with distinct facial features like a unsheathed sword.

Chu Yunfan was overjoyed. "Uncle, why are you here?"

Wasn't this his own mother's uncle, Chu Zangfeng, the chairman of the Chu family?

Chu Zangfeng glanced sideways, his face devoid of expression, his voice tinged with weariness and more so with gloom.

"Get in the car."

"Oh," Chu Yunfan was pleasantly surprised and quickly got into the car.

In fact, Chu Yunfan's relationship with the Chu family was quite ordinary.

This person he called uncle, Chu Zangfeng, except for four years ago, when they met at his father's funeral, they had hardly any contact.

The reason for this, Chu Yunfan knew very well.

It was because his mother had defied the family's orders and married an ordinary man.

For this, Chu Yunfan's mother and the family had a complete fallout. She even severed ties with her beloved older brother, all for the sake of a man.

But the good times didn't last long. Just when Chu Yunfan was striving to gain Chu Zangfeng's approval, to enter the Dragon City Medical University with excellent grades, and to hope for a brilliant future in the field of medicine, his father died in a car accident.

It was only at his father's funeral that Chu Zangfeng appeared before him.

It was only then that Chu Yunfan realized that the mysterious Chu family, equal in fame to the Gu family, shared the same blood as him.

"Uncle, why did you suddenly come looking for me?" In the car, Chu Yunfan clutched his thighs tightly, nervously looking at Chu Zangfeng who had been silent all along.

Chu Zangfeng kept his eyes closed, but didn't respond.

After a ten-minute drive, Chu Zangfeng brought Chu Yunfan to the Chu family estate.

As soon as he got out of the car, Chu Yunfan was stunned by the sight of the Chu family's arrangement.

The entrance was filled with mourning flowers, and the servants of the Chu family were dressed in black suits, creating a somber and oppressive atmosphere.

"Uncle, has someone in our family... passed away?" Chu Yunfan asked.

"Come in," Chu Zangfeng still ignored him, walking inside with his hands behind his back.

Chu Yunfan followed suit, and when he saw the figure resembling himself a bit in front of the mourning hall, Chu Tianci, he was stunned in place.

"Uncle, is this...?"

"Your cousin, Chu Tianci," Chu Zangfeng said coldly, "He was killed by someone."

"Who did it? I mean, who dared to kill my cousin Chu Tianci?" Chu Yunfan was dumbfounded.

Chu Tianci, who was he?

He was someone Chu Yunfan could never surpass in his lifetime.

Chu Tianci had been fully nurtured by the Chu family since childhood. At the age of eighteen, he became the president of the Chu family, controlling billions of dollars in funds.

But this was not what Chu Tianci wanted. Just as Chu Tianci became a prominent figure in Dragon City, he chose to develop overseas, creating his own world.

Compared to joining the Hundred Herbs Hall and becoming a senior traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, Chu Yunfan was not even worth mentioning in front of Chu Tianci.

So, Chu Yunfan was stunned. How could such an impeccable man be killed by someone?!

"Haven't you met him before?" Chu Zangfeng's eyes revealed a murderous intent, already bloodshot.

Chu Yunfan was startled by Chu Zangfeng's gaze.

"I've met him?" Chu Yunfan was stunned, and the first thing that came to his mind was Luo Feng, who was living off his several gorgeous senior sisters.

"Uncle, are you talking about Luo Feng?"

Chu Zangfeng nodded, "That scum killed your cousin."

"Uncle, what did you call me for then?"

"Yunfan, now that you've been chosen by your uncle as the future heir of the Chu family, would you be willing?"

Chu Yunfan suddenly knelt down, forcing out a few tears. "Uncle, Yunfan is willing."

"Well," Chu Zangfeng's face showed no emotion, just helping Chu Yunfan up.

"Uncle."

"Yunfan, since you have been chosen by your uncle as the future heir of the Chu family, are you willing to do something for your deceased cousin?"

"Of course, Uncle. Whatever Uncle wants Yunfan to do, Yunfan will do it even at the cost of his life!"

"You don't need to die for this, Yunfan. I just want you to live well. Now that you've come over, let me tell you the task. If you can successfully complete it, I can pass on the position of future heir of the Chu family to you."

Chu Yunfan was excited, then took a step back in fear. "Is there no other way to do this?"

"There's no other way." 

...

"Is this for real?"

The Gu Family Villa. Mr. Gu was somewhat surprised to hear that Luo Feng had actually thwarted Master Qiu's momentum.

Gu Qingyun frowned, "Yes, it's true."

"What's your take on this?" Mr. Gu knew his son's meticulous and consequence-averse nature, and that he didn't like Luo Feng's arrogance and disregard for consequences.

"This kid really doesn't know his place. I don't think he's a great talent. As for defeating Master Qiu, I suspect Master Qiu intentionally let him win."

Mr. Gu chuckled without affirming or denying.

Who was Master Qiu?

How could Mr. Gu not know him?!

In his youth, Master Qiu had unparalleled strength.

But even the heroes of yesteryears couldn't withstand the ravages of time.

Mr. Gu sighed, "We're old. We're all old. The world belongs to the young ones now. With this defeat, old man Qiu probably won't hold his head up again."

"Father, should we step in and have that brat Luo Feng apologize? He's gone too far this time."

Undoubtedly, Gu Qingyun had great respect for Master Qiu.

Mr. Gu suddenly looked up, seeming to see something, and smiled, "No need. The old man is already here."

"He's here?" Gu Qingyun turned around abruptly, only to see Master Qiu walking over with a gloomy Autumn Zhirou supporting him.

"Old man, what are you grumbling about!" Master Qiu sat directly in front of Mr. Gu, his face extremely pale.

Mr. Gu chuckled, "Old man, you've lost all face this time, haven't you? Weren't you always fond of being strong and aggressive, claiming to be the best?"

"That brat!" Master Qiu clenched his fists, but couldn't bring himself to utter harsh words. After a long while, he sighed helplessly, "We're both old, but we can't help but be competitive."

"You're realizing it a bit too late," Mr. Gu personally poured tea for Master Qiu and smiled, "What do you think of that brat Luo Feng now?"

Gu Qingyun and Autumn Zhirou exchanged glances, then looked at Master Qiu, who was deep in thought.

Master Qiu drank a few sips of tea, as if it wasn't enough, so he drank it all, put the cup down heavily, and left with just one sentence.

"That old bastard, even if he's dead, he can finally rest in peace. This kid is extraordinary, reminiscent of his old self."

"Hahaha..." Mr. Gu's laughter echoed in the Gu Family Villa, with profound meaning, "I just hope he resembles the old man, but not his lifelong regrets."

"And where's that brat? Where is he?" Master Qiu asked Gu Qingyun.

Gu Qingyun bowed, "Master Qiu, shall I call Luo Feng over to apologize to you?"

"Forget about apologies, losing is losing. No, how come you, a child of mine, speak less respectfully than that brat Luo Feng?"

Should Luo Feng apologize to him?!

Didn't he think he seemed petty and old-fashioned by leaning on his age?!

Gu Qingyun was stunned, trying to apologize quickly, but was waved away impatiently by Master Qiu, "Just let him come see me, that's all. There were too many people just now, and I didn't want to talk to him."

Soon, Luo Feng was summoned to the presence of the two elders.

Without the arrogance of having defeated Master Qiu by fluke, the young man retained his harmless smile, appearing carefree as ever.

"Good evening, Master Qiu. Are you here to invite me to dinner?"

"Kid, watch your mouth. Today, in front of Old Man Gu, give me an honest answer: Have you mastered all seven of your master's supreme techniques?"

"No, I haven't," Luo Feng chuckled bitterly. "I've only learned the basics. My master said I had dull aptitude and didn't personally teach me the seven supreme techniques. I just read them out of boredom."

"You're even better at boasting than me!" Master Qiu looked at Mr. Gu.

The two exchanged a meaningful glance, then suddenly moved together, approaching Luo Feng and restraining his arms.

"Grandfather, what are you doing?" Autumn Zhirou panicked.

"Don't worry, today, grandpa's just showing off a bit. I want to see what secrets that old man's treasure holds."

"Luo Feng, don't be afraid. Relax, we'll help you see what secrets lie in your body."

The two suddenly pressed Luo Feng to the ground, their eyes closed tightly.

Instantly, Luo Feng felt a warm stream entering his body, but without any murderous intent.

After a while, the two old men suddenly opened their eyes, but didn't say a word.

"Step back," Mr. Gu said lightly.

Everyone was puzzled, but dared not say more, dispersing one after another.

Suddenly, under the pavilion, silence fell.

Only the two old men had solemn expressions.

"You felt it, didn't you?" Master Qiu was sweating profusely.

Mr. Gu wasn't faring any better, nodding solemnly, "Has that old bastard gone mad? What kind of monster has he raised?!"

The two looked at the distant eighteen-year-old youth and said in unison, "This child's future is too terrifying."


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