Dual Cultivation: A Carefree Journey Through Another World, the Empress Falls into My Hands

Chapter 339 Abandoning Enhancement

However, it was clear that Chu Yunfan had no intention of answering Zhou Buhuo's question.

"Elder Zhou, I hope you will not mistake my leniency for indulgence."

I'm already being magnanimous by not holding this against you.

Instead of reflecting on your own actions, you're questioning me! Do you really think I have no temper?

Chu Yunfan stopped there.

However, his tone clearly conveyed the message to Zhou Buhuo.

If Zhou Buhuo remains stubborn and unyielding, then he will have no choice but to prepare to suffer the consequences.

Afterwards, they walked in silence, each lost in their own thoughts, until they arrived at the Zhou family patriarch's courtyard.

At this moment, Zhou Bumie was already waiting in the living room.

As soon as Chu Yunfan entered the room, he was met with Zhou Bumie's scrutinizing gaze.

At the same time, a powerful spiritual force descended upon Chu Yunfan, scanning him over.

Chu Yunfan had anticipated this and remained calm.

After all, the Zhou Xinghe he is currently impersonating is just an insignificant young man in the Zhou family, someone who is ignored and forgotten.

As the head of the family, Zhou Bumie held a high position and would naturally not know someone like Zhou Xinghe, who was from a lowly background.

Therefore, judging from appearances alone, there is no possibility that Chu Yunfan would be exposed.

Suddenly, a majestic voice rang in Chu Yunfan's ears.

"Since you are able to awaken the power of the Star Bloodline, you must have considerable talent."

Why have I never heard of you before?

His voice contained the powerful pressure of Zhou Bumie, a late-stage Martial Saint, giving people a great sense of oppression and making them subconsciously afraid to lie.

However, this kind of scene was nothing new to Chu Yunfan, and his expression remained calm, his tone equally composed.

"Master Bing, my name is Zhou Xinghe. I have been living away from home since I was a child."

Recently, I was fortunate enough to meet my great-uncle, Elder Zhou Buhuo, which allowed me to recognize my ancestors and awaken the power of my bloodline.

Therefore, it is perfectly normal that the head of the family does not recognize me!

As he spoke, Chu Yunfan glanced at Zhou Buhuo.

"Is that right?"

Zhou Bumie's gaze naturally fell on Zhou Buhuo.

Seeing this, Zhou Buhuo had no choice but to cooperate with Chu Yunfan.

"That's right. When I was searching for the thief Chu Yunfan recently, I inadvertently sensed that he had a strong Zhou family bloodline aura, so I brought him back to the family to train him."

Unexpectedly, he awakened his bloodline power so quickly.

This talent is beyond my expectations!

Upon hearing Zhou Bu Huo's answer, Zhou Bumie nodded slightly, then his gaze returned to Chu Yun Fan.

"Your bloodline power is quite good; the ancestor has taken a liking to you."

The ancestor instructed that he would strengthen your bloodline, allowing your bloodline power to reach the level of a top-tier prodigy.

However, before that, I need to examine your bloodline to prevent any mishaps in front of the ancestor.

Before Chu Yunfan could answer, a powerful soul force entered his body and began to examine his bloodline.

Upon this examination, a strange look quickly flashed in Zhou Bumie's eyes.

This slight anomaly flashed by and vanished in an instant.

However, Zhou Bu Huo, who was standing to the side, still saw it.

Although Zhou Bu Huo's expression remained unchanged, he had already begun to look forward to it.

"With the patriarch's abilities, he would definitely be able to discover that he is a fake member of the Zhou family."

Otherwise, there wouldn't have been that strange look in his eyes just now!

At the same time, Chu Yunfan, who had been keeping a close eye on Zhou Bumie's movements, also noticed the unusual look in Zhou Bumie's eyes just now.

However, Chu Yunfan did not rush to explain, but let Zhou Bumie continue to examine the bloodline.

Under Zhou Bumie's powerful soul force, the bloodline examination was quickly completed.

Immediately afterwards, a voice filled with doubt came from Zhou Bumie's mouth.

"Besides my Zhou family bloodline, there are other bloodlines within you. Why is that?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Bu Huo, who was standing to the side, was secretly delighted.

However, what puzzled Zhou Bu Huo was...

At this moment, Chu Yunfan remained remarkably calm.

"Reporting to the patriarch, as I just mentioned, I have been living away from home since childhood."

My great-grandfather's generation was the true Zhou family bloodline.

However, with each generation intermarrying with outsiders, what is passed down is naturally a mixed and diverse bloodline.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Bumie nodded, showing no intention of further questioning, and directly addressed Chu Yunfan:

"Come with me, I'll take you to see the Ancestor!"

As the words fell, a hint of disappointment flashed in Zhou Buhuo's eyes.

At the same time, there was still a hint of confusion.

Logically speaking, it would be strange if a stranger suddenly possessed the Zhou family bloodline and appeared in the Zhou family.

Such people must first undergo a rigorous screening process to verify their background.

Moreover, while strengthening one's bloodline sounds simple, it actually requires a huge investment of resources.

In the Zhou family, a single opportunity to strengthen one's bloodline is enough to make all the young geniuses of the Zhou family fight tooth and nail for it.

However, at this moment, Zhou Bumie was clearly casual about Chu Yunfan's identity as a member of the Zhou family and about this precious opportunity to strengthen his bloodline, and did not take it seriously.

If it weren't for the existence of the Soul Control Technique mark, Zhou Buhuo would have really wanted to remind Zhou Bumie to send people to thoroughly investigate all eighteen generations of Chu Yunfan's ancestors.

"Strengthening the power of bloodline not only requires consuming numerous invaluable natural treasures, but also requires the ancestor to personally perform the bloodline secret technique."

Such an important matter, with such immense benefits, is so casually given to an outsider to enjoy.

"Zhou Bumie, what virtue or ability do you possess to be the head of this family!"

As Zhou Bumie was about to take Chu Yunfan away, Zhou Buhuo felt as if a million alpacas were galloping through his mind.

The ancestor personally strengthened his bloodline—a privilege Zhou Buhuo wasn't even qualified to enjoy. Now, he could only watch helplessly as an outsider, and an enemy of the Zhou family at that, received this treatment.

This feeling is simply unbearable.

However, just as Zhou Bu Huo was filled with envy, jealousy, and hatred, he heard Chu Yun Fan's voice of refusal.

"Reporting to the patriarch, strengthening the bloodline will likely be a long process."

However, with the Grand Gathering of Prodigies about to begin, there may not be enough time.

"This junior wishes to participate in the Heavenly Pride Gathering first, and then proceed with the bloodline enhancement!"

After saying that, Chu Yunfan added:

"Moreover, I have only just returned to the family and I am already enjoying the good thing of the ancestor personally strengthening my bloodline. This will inevitably make others feel dissatisfied."

It could also damage the prestige of you, the head of the family, and the ancestors.

After the junior proves his strength at the Gathering of Prodigies, he will ask the ancestor to strengthen his bloodline.

In this way, no one else could say anything.

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhou Bu Huo's eyes clearly showed a look of bewilderment.

"Strengthening bloodlines, such a tremendous opportunity, and he actually refused it? Has his brain suddenly gotten waterlogged and rusted?"

At the same time, Zhou Bumie looked at Chu Yunfan, his face also showing surprise.