Chapter 57
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Chapter 57: Lu Defang
There is someone in the room!
Thanks to his high soul attributes, Wang Chen’s senses have always been sharp.
After increasing his specific number, they became even more acute.
It was this heightened perception that warned Wang Chen of a significant threat in the room ahead!
“Is that you, my good nephew?”
Just as Wang Chen was about to back away, a deep voice reached his ears, "I am your uncle."
Uncle?
Wang Chen paused, memories instantly flooding his mind.
These were the memories from the original owner.
Lu Defang, a close friend of Wang Shaoyuan!
Five years ago, after Wang Shaoyuan went missing while exploring Tianyun Mountain, the orphaned Little Wang Chen entered the Yunyang Sect and became an outer sect spiritual plant farmer with Lu Defang’s recommendation.
This Qi Training ninth-level cultivator was the only support the original owner had in the sect!
The original owner trusted Lu Defang completely and regarded him as family.
When the original owner first settled here, Lu Defang would come to visit from time to time.
But over time, those visits became less frequent.
The last time the original Master saw Lu Defang was more than half a year ago!
Even so, the original owner remained very grateful to Lu Defang, feeling a deep admiration for him.
But now, it was Wang Chen occupying this body.
“Uncle?”
Wang Chen hesitated for a moment and showed a look of surprise, "What brings you here?"
His mindset raced as he stepped into the room.
Although he didn’t understand why he had felt an extreme danger earlier, he thought about how Lu Defang had no reason to harm the original owner, so Wang Chen forced himself to calm down and face this uncle.
If he turned and ran or showed fear, that would be too unnatural!
He noticed there was a small blackwood table in the room, with a red clay stove on top.
A black ceramic kettle on the stove was bubbling and steaming.
A refined middle-aged man sat by the table, leisurely brewing tea.
The man looked to be in his thirties or forties, wearing a sky-blue robe, with a fair face, no beard, and silvering temples, giving off the air of a well-read scholar.
Wang Chen immediately bowed and saluted, “Your nephew greets you, uncle!”
As he entered the room, the sense of danger had vanished.
“There is no need for such formalities, dear nephew.”
Lu Defang smiled and raised his hand, saying, “Come, sit down and let’s talk.”
His smile was gentle, and his kind words felt like a warm spring breeze.
Wang Chen responded with unease, "Your nephew dares not."
The original owner harbored both admiration and a deep respect for this uncle.
"There’s no need for such formality between us."
Lu Defang sighed, "Your father passed away young, and I, having no children of my own, have long considered you as family."
"However, my constant travels over the past two years have kept me from attending to you."
Wang Chen quickly replied, "Uncle, you are too kind. I will never forget your care for me!"
"You, you…"
Lu Defang chuckled softly, gesturing playfully towards Wang Chen, "Sit down!"
Reluctantly, Wang Chen sat awkwardly in another chair, looking as though he were sitting on pins and needles.
Lu Defang glanced at Wang Chen, a sharp gleam in his eyes, "Not bad, you’ve reached the fourth realm of Qi Training."
After a pause, he continued, "I just returned to the sect and heard about the Evil Spirits’ invasion last night. I was worried something might have happened to you. Seeing you safe puts my mind at ease."
Wang Chen swallowed hard, "Thank you for your concern, uncle."
"There’s no need to be so stiff."
Lu Defang picked up the teapot and poured a cup of tea for Wang Chen, saying, "I truly don’t have time to look after you. I must report to the Contribution Hall soon and will be leaving on another mission. You’ll need to be cautious on your own."
He then pulled a Paper Crane from his sleeve and handed it to Wang Chen, "Keep this letter with you. If you face any difficulties, send it out. Even if I’m not in the sect, someone will receive it."
"I can’t promise much for major issues, but for smaller matters, your uncle still holds some sway in the outer sect."
Wang Chen nervously accepted it with both hands, "Thank you, uncle!"
Lu Defang was not one to boast.
Five years ago, he was already a Qi Training ninth-level cultivator, and it’s likely he has now achieved perfect mastery of Qi Training.
He might be preparing to break through and enter the Purple Palace.
Although this threshold has blocked countless Qi Training masters, given Lu Defang’s age, who could say he wouldn’t have the chance to become a Purple Palace master in the future?
For minor matters, there would certainly be those willing to give Lu Defang some face.
Speaking of which, the original owner had been cultivating spirit fields outside for five years.
He had remained safe all this time.
He once had a conflict with Zhang Xiaoshan from the Zhang family, but they hadn’t done anything to him.
It was clear that Lu Defang’s influence had played a role in that!
"Then you should focus on your cultivation."
Lu Defang was pleased with Wang Chen’s attitude and stood up, saying, "Once I succeed in breaking through, I will bring you into the inner sect, and you won’t have to labor in fear anymore!"
Wang Chen hurriedly stood up as well, his hands trembling with excitement, "Uncle…"
His voice was choked with emotion.
Lu Defang chuckled, patting Wang Chen’s shoulder, "I will come to see you again in some time."
Wang Chen bent forward, tears of gratitude streaming down his face as he saw him to the door.
He walked with him to the entrance.
It was only after Lu Defang’s figure completely disappeared from view that Wang Chen straightened his back again.
His back was already soaked with sweat!
The previous Wang Chen had exhausted all his acting skills and even performed exceptionally well to mimic some of the original owner’s personality traits.
It was impossible to be exactly the same.
However, he believed there were not many flaws in his attitude towards this uncle.
Although Lu Defang had clearly expressed his apologies and concern for Wang Chen, the only child of an old friend,
Wang Chen was not the original owner.
He did not view Lu Defang through the thick filter that the original owner had.
During their conversation,
Wang Chen keenly sensed that beneath Lu Defang’s kind face lay a trace of indescribable malice!
Especially when the other man reached out to pat Wang Chen’s shoulder, the hair on the back of Wang Chen’s neck stood on end.
It felt as if a humanoid fierce beast had approached him, inadvertently revealing its ferocious face hidden beneath a façade of hypocrisy.
Wang Chen had to rely on his strong willpower not to lose his composure on the spot!
After returning home, Wang Chen repeatedly recalled the meeting.
He vaguely grasped something yet could not catch the clue.
But one thing Wang Chen was certain about was that before he returned, Lu Defang must have already known he was safe and sound.
So when he saw Wang Chen, he showed no surprise or joy, behaving very calmly.
Wang Chen carefully reviewed all the memories the original owner had left about Lu Defang.
He couldn’t figure out why the other party would harbor malevolence toward him.
If Lu Defang and Wang Shaoyuan were merely surface brothers with grudges unknown to outsiders,
then it would be very easy for him to deal with the original owner.
In fact, he wouldn’t even need to lay a hand on it.
There was no need to wait until now to develop malicious thoughts.
Pennyless and absolutely poor, Wang Chen had nothing worthy of interest to this Qi Training ninth-level cultivator!
Wang Chen thought and thought until his head ached.
Still, he couldn’t come up with any explanation.
Pe551
Away out travel?
Possible got kill and controlled like a proppet