Chu Linfeng was eager to know what level of magical beast the Magic Beast Egg in his hand belonged to.
According to Sword Spirit Yue'er, it was something good, so it must be a high-level magical beast, since anything she considered good was usually extraordinary, like the Cyan Frost Sword.
"This Magic Beast Egg is likely the product of a Spirit Beast Blood Shadow Frenzied Lion. If it can be successfully hatched, it could potentially become a Spirit Beast," Sword Spirit Yue'er said with certainty.
"How can you be so sure? There is no marking on it."
"Although there is no marking, it bears the aura of a Blood Shadow Frenzied Lion. However, hatching this Magic Beast Egg will not be easy, so you should not think about it for now."
Chu Linfeng was instantly disheartened, knowing that if the Sword Spirit said it wasn't easy, it must be very difficult. He couldn't help feeling a bit unwilling.
"Can you explain more? Maybe I'll be lucky and manage to hatch it."
"Sufficient Spiritual Qi and Star Power might incubate it. Haven't you noticed that although the egg's exterior is smooth, it's actually semi-petrified? If I'm not mistaken, this Magic Beast Egg is at least five hundred years old.
Think about it, it hasn't hatched in five hundred years. Do you really hope to hatch it all of a sudden? It would be better to absorb more Star Power and prepare for the family competition soon." Sword Spirit Yue'er said helplessly.
Chu Linfeng was speechless. The thought of five hundred years was terrifying.
He thought he had found a treasure, but it turned out to be useless. He tossed the Magic Beast Egg onto the table, ignoring it.
While Chu Linfeng was at loose ends, a commotion erupted outside. Liu Mang returned home and exaggeratedly recounted to his father, Liu Yuankai, how Chu Linfeng had humiliated him and killed his attendants.
In terms of strength, the Liu Family ranked in the top three among the five noble families. Liu Yuankai was furious when he heard his son was bullied.
As the saying goes, even beating a dog requires seeing its owner, let alone one's own son. Over a few servants' lives, given they're from noble families, one might overlook it to avoid souring relationships.
But now, they were being directly trampled on, and Liu Yuankai couldn't swallow this humiliation. Hearing that Chu Linfeng was regarded as a recognized family failure only fueled his stubbornness.
Hence, he led dozens of family members, filled with rage, to the Chu Family to settle the score with Chu Linfeng.
After days of practice, Chu Linfeng was about to lie down for a nap when urgent knocking sounded at his door.
Then he heard Lin Yanran's voice, "Second Young Master, something's wrong. The Liu Family Patriarch has brought many here, demanding you come out to explain yourself. I heard you killed his Liu Family members."
Upon hearing this, Chu Linfeng furrowed his brows, "That damn loser dared to bring people to cause trouble. In hindsight, I should have killed him to avoid trouble for the family. My restraint was wasted."
Exiting his room, Chu Linfeng walked directly towards the mansion's main gate. Before he arrived, the other party's arrogant voice was already audible.
"Chu Yuanba, if you don't give me an explanation today, I'll destroy your Chu Family!" From the tone, it should be the Liu Family Patriarch, Liu Yuankai, who dared to speak this way.
"Destroy my Chu Family? With just your Liu Family's people? Liu Yuankai, stop spouting nonsense in front of me. I wasn't raised to be afraid. If you've got the guts, bring it on." Chu Yuanba was no pushover.
Being bullied right at the doorstep, to not retaliate would be utterly disgraceful. Although he didn't know why Chu Linfeng killed the Liu Family's servants, there must be a reason.
Chu Linfeng wasn't an impulsive child; Chu Yuanba could attest to his restraint. But now, he hoped Chu Linfeng wouldn't show up because the opponents' strength was comparable. The outcome was still uncertain.
At this time, a middle-aged man beside Liu Yuankai whispered something in his ear, apparently giving him advice.
Liu Yuankai's expression kept changing, "Hand over your son to give our Liu Family an explanation, and this will be settled. If you don't agree, from today, Liuyun City will have one less noble family."
His tone noticeably softened, clearly due to the middle-aged man beside him. Liu Yuankai was undoubtedly considering something.
With powerful parties at odds, others stand to gain. He certainly wouldn't risk a family crisis for his inept son.
Chu Linfeng arrived at this moment, "Young Master, I'm here. What do you want me to explain?"
Chu Yuanba slightly furrowed his brow, "Feng'er, what exactly happened? Why did Liu Family's people come to our Chu Family with grievances?"
"Father, I only did a civic duty today, but some people are being unreasonable, coming here without understanding who is right or wrong, biting randomly. There's nothing I can do," Chu Linfeng stared intently at Liu Mang not far off.
"Chu Linfeng, you killed my attendants and yet speak so boldly! Today, you must die!" With his family present, Liu Mang regained his arrogance.
"Who begged like a dog before me? Is there something wrong with your head? You've committed every villainous act imaginable, oppressing and exploiting people.
If not considering you're a noble family's offspring, I'd have killed you long ago, leaving you no chance to be here howling." Chu Linfeng was instantly furious, disregarding what the Liu Family thought.
Everyone knew about Liu Mang's usual conduct, leaving Liu Yuankai slightly embarrassed.
"I heard you're called a failure, yet you killed three people in an instant. If you're capable, fight my son, Liu Lang.
If you can defeat him, today's incident will be wiped out. If he kills you, don't blame our Liu Family for bullying."
Liu Lang, Liu Yuankai's eldest son, was already eighteen and broke through to the Sixth Level of Black Tortoise Realm a year ago. His current strength might not be far from the Seventh Level of Black Tortoise Realm.
Liu Yuankai specifically wanted Chu Linfeng to fight Liu Lang because Liu Lang's strength surpassed Chu Linfeng's.
"Despicable!" Chu Yuanba cursed inwardly. This was clearly an attempt on Chu Linfeng's life.
"Feng'er, that Liu Lang is at the Sixth Level of Black Tortoise Realm; you can't compete with him. It's better to give up and fight them to the end, if necessary," Chu Yuanba was deeply worried.
Chu Linfeng smiled slightly, "Father, don't worry. I'll be fine. If I were to kill him directly, would Liu Yuankai go crazy and retaliate against our family?"
Chu Linfeng was now very confident in his abilities. Facing the Sixth Level of Black Tortoise Realm, he was assured he could kill within ten moves. But killing Liu Lang could have too severe consequences.
"Feng'er, times are turbulent now; the family competition is imminent. Avoid trouble if possible. If you truly have the strength, spare his life," Chu Yuanba was increasingly puzzled.
From Chu Linfeng's words, it was evident he could easily kill a Martial Artist at the Sixth Level of Black Tortoise Realm. What realm was he currently at? His son had many secrets.
At this moment, a young man dressed in white emerged from the Liu Family crowd, his gaze revealing a vicious air.
"Chu family's failure, today, I will surely make you die under my three-foot cyan blade!"
His tone was extremely arrogant, but Chu Linfeng was unfazed, "Whether I'm a failure isn't for you to decide. What if I kill you? Will your father go mad with revenge?"
Chu Linfeng directed this question at Liu Yuankai, suggesting he might immediately kill Liu Lang if Liu Yuankai denied it.
Liu Yuankai was absolutely confident in his son, "Life and death are determined by fate. Wealth and honor are in the heavens. If either of you dies at the other's hands, it's no family matter. Though, ideally, neither should be endangered."