Invincible cultivation strengthens: my son is a troublemaker

The room fell into silence.

After a long while.

Lin Yi seriously asked, "Uncle Qin, can you really not tell me anything about my mother?"

"Telling you now is meaningless. When you become a Martial Emperor, come ask me then."

Qin Chuan took a deep breath and said.

Lin Yi smiled bitterly at once.

Martial Emperor...

Can he really reach that level?

So far, even the Realm Emperor seems unattainable to him.

"Don't underestimate yourself. You carry your mother's blood, the bloodline of that terrifying family, which means endless potential. Your current mediocre strength is likely because your bloodline hasn't awakened yet."

Qin Chuan said with a mysterious tone.

"Really?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Yi felt invigorated. The dejection in his heart was suddenly illuminated by a ray of light, filling him with hope.

"Of course it's true. Focus on cultivating. If you encounter any trouble you can't solve, you can come to me."

Qin Chuan said.

Lin Yi nodded, then said worriedly, "But, Uncle Qin, you're so nice to me. Could Qin Zi possibly..."

He was a bit concerned.

Even though nothing happened between his mother and Uncle Qin, from Qin Zi's perspective, wouldn't his mother be a third party?

"No, Qin Zi is very understanding."

Qin Chuan said confidently.

It's not a boast. Even if he had an old unrequited love, or remarries, Qin Xiaozhu wouldn't dare utter a word.

He still has that bit of authority!

"However, try not to run into Qin Zi. The relationship between you two is somewhat awkward. If you see him, it's best to avoid him... I believe if he sees you, he will also avoid you."

Qin Chuan added.

"Hmm, I know."

Lin Yi nodded earnestly.

Seeing this, Qin Chuan chuckled to himself.

As long as these two young ones don't communicate, the likelihood of his secret getting exposed would be minimal, almost nonexistent.

"Your injury hasn't fully healed; take good care and rest. I have some matters to attend to with the Sword Emperor, so I'll be leaving now."

Qin Chuan said.

"Okay."

Lin Yi nodded obediently.

And then Qin Chuan walked towards the exit.

Just as he reached the doorway, Lin Yi called out.

"Uncle Qin."

Qin Chuan paused and turned around.

Lin Yi hesitated for a moment and then gathered the courage to ask, "Do you still love my mother?"

Qin Chuan looked at him and asked back, "Now that your mother has you, and I have Qin Zi, do you think it would be appropriate if I said I loved her...?"

Lin Yi shuddered and fell silent.

Qin Chuan smiled and said, "Time changes many things. What's past cannot be revisited. Some feelings can only be kept in the heart, gradually melting into an unspoken care and blessing..."

"You'll understand when you grow up."

Having said that, Qin Chuan walked away gracefully, leaving behind a solitary and dashing figure.

Outside the courtyard.

Just as Qin Chuan stepped out, Su Xueqing approached anxiously and asked, "Senior, how is Junior Brother Lin?"

"He's fine now."

Qin Chuan said casually.

Hearing this, Su Xueqing was overjoyed, and after thanking Qin Chuan respectfully, she hurriedly ran into the courtyard.

Qin Chuan then walked towards the edge of a nearby cliff where an elderly man in white stood under a pine tree.

The Sword Emperor!

"Senior, was your visit this time to assess Lin Yi? How do you feel, are you satisfied?"

The Sword Emperor asked.

"Yes, I tested a bit, his temperament is quite good. You should groom him properly; you can even consider taking him as a disciple."

Qin Chuan said.

The Sword Emperor didn't immediately agree.

Qin Chuan frowned and sneered, "What, are you unwilling? Or do you think he's not qualified?"

"No, no, no, I just feel, this is a genius you discovered, and you haven't taken him as a disciple; if I do, it's a bit... inappropriate."

The Sword Emperor humbly explained.

But Qin Chuan knew that this old fellow thought it was someone Qin Chuan didn't value, hence passing it to him.

"Just because I value a young man doesn't mean I have to take him as a disciple. It's merely for forming a goodwill bond, nothing more. I have no plans to take a disciple right now."

Qin Chuan said calmly, "Now the opportunity is in front of you. If you don't cherish it, don't regret it in the future."

"Frankly speaking, it's simply because he's currently at Dongsheng Divine Sect, and I'm also in the Eastern Domain. If it were another time, another place, among those who'd want to take him as a disciple, it wouldn't be your turn in order of seniority."

Wow!

These words were quite sharp, leaving no face for the Sword Emperor, blatantly shaming him.

Instantly, the Sword Emperor's eyebrows furrowed, and the sword-shaped mark at his brow flickered several times, emitting a few sharp glints.

"Hehe, what, do you want to test me? See if I'm now a toothless tiger?"

Qin Chuan sneered, looking at him.

The Sword Emperor's expression changed a few times, and finally, the sharp glints at his brow disappeared. He apologized with a smile, "Hehe, senior, you jest."

"Since you've put it that way, I'll take advantage of the situation and accept this promising talent as my disciple."

Then he asked, "Should I tell him that I'm taking him as a disciple because of your guidance?

After all, it's a matter of gratitude.

Like credit, it shouldn't be monopolized when it's meant to be shared. Otherwise, it could lead to great trouble.

"No need. Even if he asks, don't tell him."

Qin Chuan said flatly, then flew away into the distance.

In truth, there's no difference whether stated or not.

Lin Yi isn't brainless; he can deduce that the Sword Emperor accepted him as a disciple because "Uncle Qin" was helping him.

This favor cannot be escaped.

Moreover, it's necessary to keep the Sword Emperor's mouth shut, as if the Sword Emperor tells Lin Yi that Qin Chuan was previously assessing his temperament... it might trigger some suspicion in Lin Yi.

Though the matter of the jade pendant would never be revealed, as it was stolen by the Sword Emperor.

However, the "assessing temperament" piece is best kept from Lin Yi.

After all, in Lin Yi's heart, "Uncle Qin" is caring for him because of his mother's connection.

Of course, even if the Sword Emperor accidentally lets it slip, it's quite easy to patch up, just a matter of "which came first, the chicken or the egg."

He can tell Lin Yi — I first recognized you as your mother's son, then assessed you! Actually, the assessment doesn't matter, I merely tricked the Sword Emperor into accepting you as a disciple because you urgently need such a mentor!

At that point, Lin Yi would be moved to tears.

Internally praising how good Uncle Qin is to him.

"Ding! A Heavenly Layer Saint holds murderous intent towards your son. Upholding the principle of fatherly love being as steadfast as a mountain, and that a father must win, your cultivation will be elevated to the level of a Heavenly Layer Saint, invincible among peers!"

Flying in the air, Qin Chuan suddenly heard the system prompt.

Buzz!

Instantly, he felt his power surge again, and a new Power of Law was born.

Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!

Several strands of Power of Law emerged involuntarily from within him, unfurling like a folding fan, neatly aligned.

Metal! Wood! Water! Fire! Earth!

Light! Darkness! Wind! Thunder!!

Nine kinds of Laws circled around, making Qin Chuan shine like a deity, extremely divine.

He even felt as if an invisible mountain was pressing on his head, and he only needed a thought to crush it down, turning the world upside down!

"Is this the Emperor Tribulation?"

Qin Chuan felt a sense of understanding, then took a deep breath, suppressing the urge to undergo tribulation right there.

Because, here in the wilderness, there's no one watching!

No one's watching, so what's the point of showing off?

As the saying goes, wise people don't flaunt in the dark. If there's no one nearby cheering, such display isn't worth it!

What's more important...

This Emperor Tribulation is also a great weapon!

It's said that a tribulation with six Laws can obliterate a Tribulation Crosser, and one with his nine Laws... even an old legendary Emperor like the Sword Emperor would probably be reduced to dust.

And he has the system, so this Emperor Tribulation is a resource that can be leveraged.

"Now, I'll just wait for that kid Qin Zi to cause trouble, and when the major forces of the Eastern Domain storm Divine Radiance Mountain, it'll be a spectacle for everyone, and I can show them what the Emperor Tribulation of Nine Layers really is!!"