Invincible Starts From Dao Fruit

"That's good!"

"You haven't left the house much in the past five years, so the spies outside the talisman making workshop won't notice anything unusual for another month or two."

"After a few months, they might discover that Quan'er hasn't been to the talisman workshop for a long time and suspect something is wrong."

"But by then, it won't be easy to trace us."

Huang Xuan laughed heartily.

After years of planning and five years of patience, it was only at this moment that Huang Xuan was finally able to let out a sigh of relief.

"When Duan Zhengming discovers that Brother Xu is missing, and investigates only to find that our family has disappeared as well, he's bound to guess a few things."

"I'd really love to see the look on his face then!"

Huang Quan chimed in.

Although he called Chen Jichuan his brother, in his heart, he had long regarded Chen Jichuan as a mentor. He had no fondness for Duan Zhengming, who had once persecuted Chen Jichuan.

Moreover, they were both at the high-class university. Although they rarely interacted and tried their best to avoid each other, they constantly kept tabs on Duan Zhengming from other sources and knew of many of his misdeeds, which only made Huang Quan despise him more.

Duan Zhengming always maintained a well-cooked, composed demeanor.

But when he discovered that the person he was closely monitoring had pulled off such a covert operation right under his nose—

"I wonder what he'll feel?"

The thought of Duan Zhengming's expression when he found out a few months later made Huang Quan inwardly smile.

"Duan Zhengming."

Chen Jichuan shook his head; such a man didn't even make it onto his radar.

Through Huang Quan, Chen Jichuan had also learned about Duan Zhengming's nature over the years. He didn't kill for pleasure, but rather enjoyed watching a motivated person become dejected and degenerate under his blows.

Like Xu Ning in the past.

It was through such methods that Duan Zhengming toyed with Xu Ning until he became unrecognizable. In the end, capitalizing on Xu Jishi's death, he dealt Xu Ning a blow of "ecstasy followed by misery."

Since then.

Chen Jichuan shut himself in, and Duan Zhengming gained plenty of satisfaction from tormenting "Xu Ning."

Perhaps he would occasionally pull out the latest reports on Xu Ning, skimming through them to savor the details once more.

This was a bona fide pervert.

Chen Jichuan indulged him over the years by often staying indoors. Whenever he left the house, he appeared disheveled and ghastly, neither looking human nor ghost.

Seven years went by.

I wonder if this pervert has grown tired of the old and moved on, casting me, the "old flame," out of his thoughts.

But regardless of the situation.

"Though Duan Zhengming is a pervert, he's not an idiot. Someone like me, who despises him to the core, would never be left unchecked."

"Once discovered, he will definitely investigate afterward."

"We've passed through three transmission formations in a row, making it hundreds of times more difficult for them to trace us. In a few more months, it will be impossible for them to track us."

"But Uncle Huang should remind Auntie and Brother Biao not to return to Golden Corner City in the short term. Also, don't tell too many people that we came from Golden Corner City."

"Caution is never a mistake."

Chen Jichuan said to Huang Xuan.

Mundane-level transmission formations can be used by anyone without keeping records of passengers.

With the constant flow of information and intelligence between various forces inside and outside Golden Corner City, who knows how many people come and go every day.

Who would be bored enough to track the movements of a few mundane people?

"Don't worry."

"I told Auntie and the others that I offended the influential in Golden Corner City, and staying there would mean certain death."

"If they're not afraid of dying, they can go back!"

Huang Xuan said with a smug smile.

Chen Jichuan couldn't help but chuckle upon hearing that.

This method is indeed effective. While some people might not always care about others' lives, most are very cautious about their own safety.

Indifferent people who don't care about their own lives are exceedingly rare.

Huang Xuan indeed has a knack for handling matters.

...

"Leaving Golden Corner City, the sky is the limit for a bird to fly."

"Finally, we can let loose and achieve great things!"

After laughing, Huang Xuan felt invigorated.

In Golden Corner City, he had to worry about the Yuanchen Chamber of Commerce and Duan Zhengming everywhere, and he didn't dare associate with Chen Jichuan too much, which left him restricted and constrained.

Now, things are better.

No more worries, no more constraints, there's so much more they can do.

"No rush."

"We're newcomers here, after all, unfamiliar with the place, so let's wait for a while."

"Brother Biao and the others are still of schooling age; Uncle Huang can make connections in the academic institution. Don't be afraid to spend money; a few bribes will make us familiar faces in the city. We won't be completely lost when dealing with various factions."

Using the school as an entry point, they would then settle in Shiwu City.

This was Huang Xuan's mission for the time being.

As for Huang Quan and the others, their primary focus was still cultivation and education.

Shiwu City's various levels of academic institutions gathered children from all classes of the city. Mingling among them, in the long run, built networks, and in the near term, helped Huang Xuan and Chen Jichuan establish themselves in Shiwu City.

As for Chen Jichuan.

He continued with his dedicated cultivation.

However, unlike in Golden Corner City, where he had to stay mostly at the talisman making workshop and didn't dare venture out. Now that he's in Shiwu City, he can move freely without restriction.

"Perfect."

"While studying the array, merely following the text isn't enough; it's better to practice formations on-site, maybe even draw some demon beasts into the formation. As I control and change the formation, I can gain deeper insights into the myriad transformations of the array in real combat."

Chen Jichuan already had a plan in mind.

Being in Shiwu City, he could head south and delve into the sea area.

To the east, west, and north, there were many demon beasts lurking outside the city, so finding practice targets wouldn't be a problem.

Chen Jichuan and the Huang family discussed various future plans, and it wasn't until evening that they concluded.

As the trio got up.

Huang Xuan looked at Chen Jichuan, hesitated for a moment, and then spoke up, "I know that Nephew has unique insights in cultivation and extraordinary talent in alchemy, artifact refining, and talisman making. Over the years, Quan'er has improved a lot under your guidance. I was thinking of having Brother Biao and the others follow you as well, entrusting them to your care. I wonder—"

"Why not?"

Chen Jichuan wondered what Huang Xuan wanted to say, but upon hearing this, he accepted without hesitation.

Whether it's one sheep or ten, he has to tend to them.

At most, he had tended to a hundred sheep at once.

Now, merely guiding Brother Biao and a few others was easily manageable.

Currently, in Shiwu City, without the need to worry about Duan Zhengming or the Yuanchen Chamber of Commerce, Chen Jichuan indeed had the intention of nurturing some disciples.

A lone hero requires three allies.

Women personally trained as disciples would undoubtedly be the best helpers.

"Thank you, Nephew!"

Huang Xuan couldn't contain his joy when he heard Chen Jichuan agree.

He had witnessed the changes in Huang Quan over the years.

He didn't expect Huang Biao and the others to match their eldest brother's achievements, but if they reached three to five-tenths, he would consider himself extremely fortunate.

On this side.

When Chen Jichuan heard Huang Xuan mention this, it also brought another issue to his mind. He immediately asked Huang Quan to step out and kept Huang Xuan back, saying, "Uncle Huang will inevitably have to interact with the city's influential figures in the future, and with a low cultivation level, he might be looked down upon."

"This—"

Huang Xuan's face froze, showing some embarrassment.

He knew his cultivation was a weak point.

Having been stuck at the Innate level for many years, after reaching the Innate Extreme over a decade ago, he had tried many times but failed to break through to Qi Refinement.

Even if his financial situation had slightly improved, achieving a breakthrough still wasn't easy.

"No worries."

"If Uncle Huang trusts me, come to my place to cultivate for a few days. I do have some insights into cultivation that might help."

Helping someone at the Innate Extreme break through to Qi Refinement was simple for Chen Jichuan.

Assisting Huang Xuan in his breakthrough provided plenty of advantages.

Chen Jichuan had long thought about it, and now he took the opportunity to bring it up.

"Alright!"

"I'll have to trouble you, Nephew."

Huang Xuan was taken aback, then quickly agreed.

Not that he truly thought Chen Jichuan could help him break through to Qi Refinement, but he knew that his eldest son, Huang Quan, had progressed rapidly under Chen Jichuan's tutelage.

He also recognized that Chen Jichuan indeed had unique ways regarding cultivation.

But, to help him break through to Qi Refinement?

"After all, it's his goodwill, and I shouldn't disregard his offer."

Huang Xuan responded, while privately considering.

...

Three days later.

Huang Xuan broke through and reached Qi Refinement!

...

Half a year later.

Golden Corner City.

East River Square.

It was year-end when Duan Zhengming returned home for a vacation, accompanying elders to various social events, and felt quite exhausted after several days. So he ordered a servant to bring a stack of documents.

These documented all the people he had played with since childhood.

Currently, he was reviewing the recent performances of these people over the past six months.

The documents contained not only detailed descriptions but also vivid portraits drawn by skilled artists.

Duan Zhengming scanned them with great interest, occasionally smirking, which sent chills down one's spine.

Halfway through, Duan Zhengming suddenly slowed his hand—

"Xu Ning of East River Square."

"Heh heh."

"It's been seven years already."

Duan Zhengming leisurely flipped through 'Xu Ning's' file, as Xu Ning made a lasting impression on him.

Nowadays, 'Xiao Lan,' who was also in the Golden Corner City High School, once had a marriage engagement with 'Xu Ning.' Duan Zhengming's mind was set on framing due to his interest in Xiao Lan at that time.

Speaking of Xiao Lan.

She was also an extraordinary woman.

She was bright at a young age, excelling in all subjects during her time at the elementary school. After advancing to middle school, she began her cultivation, and her progress was equally fast, reaching the Postnatal Realm in just two short years.

It was foreseeable.

Xiao Lan had a high chance of advancing to Innate level before the age of twenty-two and entering the high-class university.

For an ordinary girl from a normal family, this was already quite impressive.

But unfortunately.

Xiao Lan suffered from some strange illness, causing her cultivation to regress for the next three years until she eventually dropped from the Postnatal level and could hardly maintain fetal respiration, reducing to a mere mortal.

The event quickly became a sensation.

Many physicians from East River Square came to diagnose Xiao Lan but found no cause.

This situation seemingly declared Xiao Lan's future void, causing those who once flattered and fawned over her to gradually disappear.

There were also plenty who resorted to malicious slander upon rejection.

Fortunately, Xiao Lan possessed a tenacious personality.

Fate seemed to favor her too, as Xiao Lan made a comeback in her sixth and final year in middle school, rapidly progressing in cultivation and broke through to Innate level.

Entering the high-class university as a dark horse.

A shocking revelation.

Afterward.

Xiao Lan continued her rapid ascend, achieving the Innate Second Realm within just one year of joining the high-class university.

Not only that.

She also demonstrated extraordinary talent in alchemy.

Along with 'Huang Quan' from the talisman making department and 'Jia Ming' from the artifact refining department, they were known as the 'East River Three Masters,' gaining considerable fame in the high-class university.

She also became the disciple of Vice Mansion Master 'Chen Jue.'

Chen Jue held notable influence, being an Alchemist himself, so even a scion like Duan Zhengming dared not offend him casually.

As Chen Jue's favored disciple, Xiao Lan managed to remain aloof from the world.

...