111: Chapter 111 The Fifth Life, The Blazing Sun Illuminates the Martial Path (59)

However, Madam Liu muttered indifferently, "It's not like I'm asking you to decide right now.

Besides, you aren't cultivating a virgin technique; marriage won't hinder your cultivation.

If you could form a marriage alliance with the Canglan Princes Mansion and have the mansion as your backing, wouldn't your martial path be smoother and involve fewer grievances?"

Speaking of this, his mother couldn't help but sigh, her tone filled with deep self-reproach:

"Mother has no real ability; I am ordinary and cannot give you much help.

As for our life in the Chu Mansion all these years, you should be well aware of it.

Although you are now valued by the clan, your Eldest Aunt and those cousins exist, and they might not fully support you.

Furthermore, the Chu Mansion has limited resources, and in the future, it probably won't be able to help you in the Great Sun Holy Land; instead, it will rely on you to pull it along.

In the long run, how difficult it would be for my son.

That is why Mother thinks that the princess is an excellent candidate.

The Canglan Princes Mansion has a deep foundation, and I imagine they must have many connections even within the Great Sun Holy Land.

If you could gain their support, whether in the sect or on your martial path, you could realize your ambitions more steadily without having to bear everything alone."

Listening to his mother's heartwarming yet anxious nagging, Chu Shi felt a complex mix of emotions.

He was touched by his mother's wholehearted concern and planning for him, yet he also had a headache over her obsession with his marriage.

However, Chu Shi still said to Madam Liu, "Do not worry, Mother. Your son is not a loner.

As the saying goes, a teacher for a day is a father for life; with the prestige of Master Lieyang, I will not suffer any grievances in this Great Sun Holy Land.

Moreover, you must have some confidence in your child. I am the second person in three hundred years in the Great Sun Holy Land, destined to suppress an era."

"Good, good, good. Mother naturally has confidence in Shi'er, but do not be arrogant or complacent. With such talent, just cultivate step by step.

Do not be overly competitive in the holy land; be careful and cautious in everything, and just be safe and sound."

As Madam Liu spoke, she sighed with relief and hugged Chu Shi.

Afterward, the mother and son chatted for a long time.

Seeing the night growing deep and stars filling the sky, Madam Liu finally stood up to leave.

She gently patted his shoulder, urged him to rest well, and then softly closed the door as she left.

The night passed without incident. Chu Shi calmed his heart and regulated his breathing, replacing sleep with cultivation.

The next morning, just as the sky was beginning to brighten, Chu Shi rose early and practiced a set of basic fist techniques in the courtyard of the Chu Mansion to stretch his muscles and bones.

After his morning exercise, he ate breakfast with the rest of the Chu family, and after the meal, he sat and chatted with his mother for a while.

Looking at her son, who was becoming increasingly outstanding, his mother's eyes were full of reluctance, but she was very sensible and said softly, "You've seen your family, and everything is well. In two more days, it will be your Apprenticeship Ceremony, which is the most important thing.

You should go back to prepare properly and focus on dealing with it; there's no need to always accompany Mother and delay your cultivation."

Afterward, she gave him a few more instructions about handling affairs in the sect and cultivating for self-protection.

Only then did Chu Shi bid farewell to his mother and clansmen one by one and walked out of the Chu Mansion.

Standing at the entrance of the Chu Mansion, Chu Shi looked towards the direction of Lieyang Peak, pondered for a moment, and then turned to walk towards Zhengyang Peak.

He prepared to go see Seventh Prince Xiao Yuan again.

At the foot of Zhengyang Peak, it happened to be the same guard team as last time.

After Chu Shi arrived, he exchanged a few pleasantries with them, and without much obstruction, he directly ascended Zhengyang Peak.

A moment later, he arrived at the Yuanlan Courtyard on the mountainside, familiar with the path.

Chu Shi knocked on the door lightly and then stepped inside.

Seventh Prince Xiao Yuan was leisurely drinking tea in the courtyard, and upon seeing Chu Shi walk in, he hurriedly stood up.

"Hahaha, Brother Chu, you've come out of seclusion! Have you made any progress during this time?

Counting the days, I thought you should be out by now.

See, I haven't really cultivated for the past two days, just waiting for you."

Chu Shi was speechless; what kind of talk was that? He was probably just trying to slack off!

Subsequently, he looked closely and was shocked to discover that in the month he hadn't seen him, Seventh Prince Xiao Yuan's cultivation had actually reached the late stage of the Stone Skin Realm.

Whoa? It seemed he had truly misunderstood him.

"Not bad, Brother Xiao, you've reached the late stage of the Stone Skin Realm; you've been quite diligent."

Seventh Prince Xiao Yuan patted his chest and chuckled, looking as if to say, "You finally noticed."

"Of course, of course. You're such a monster; I can't be too lazy, right? Otherwise, if I can't break through to the Iron Skin Realm this year, wouldn't I be going back on my word?"

Afterward, he invited Chu Shi to sit down, poured him a cup of tea himself, and then asked, "Why did you come to find me this time?

My little sister sent me a message yesterday saying they ran into you while shopping in Jinwu City, and you were with your mother.

Why not stay with your mother for a couple more days? After all, the ceremony is only two days away."

Chu Shi took a sip of the tea in his mouth, then set it down and said solemnly, "Brother Xiao, things are unpredictable.

The ceremony my master is holding for me this time is quite grand. People from the other two holy lands have also come to observe, and they have brought a batch of young disciples from this generation.

At that time, I fear there will inevitably be martial arts sparring.

I estimate that all of us Core Disciples will be arranged to participate, so I hope Brother Xiao will be prepared and not take it lightly.

At the same time, please help inform my younger sister and the other disciples of our batch."

Upon hearing this, Seventh Prince Xiao Yuan's eyes instantly became incomparably firm, and they were filled with fighting spirit.

He patted his chest and said confidently, "Rest assured, Brother Chu. I will definitely send people to inform everyone as soon as possible.

As for the sparring, hahaha, in this world, apart from a monster like you, I fear no other opponent!"

Afterward, the two chatted about cultivation insights and interesting things in the sect.

As they chatted, Chu Shi suddenly let slip about how speechless he was that his mother had come to urge him to marry the night after running into Xiao Xiao and the others yesterday.

Hearing this, Seventh Prince Xiao Yuan couldn't help but laugh. Then he stood up and examined Chu Shi seriously.

"Tsk tsk tsk, you really can't say that; Mother's idea is actually quite good.

If it were someone else, I would definitely refuse on the spot. How could the eldest young lady of my Canglan Princes Mansion be ogled at will?

However, for you, Brother Chu, I think it's really worth a try."

Hearing this, Chu Shi couldn't help but rub his brow.

He had been careless; he had slipped up while chatting! He really had been brainwashed by his mother and had casually let his own embarrassing story slip out as an anecdote.

He then waved his hands repeatedly.

"Brother Xiao, don't take it seriously, don't take it seriously; it was all just a joke.

How could a Chu like me be worthy of a golden branch and jade leaf like the princess? Besides, you are also being unreliable; how old are we now? How could you think of this!"

"Hahaha." Seventh Prince Xiao Yuan laughed out loud, then said to Chu Shi seriously, "It's not too early, not too early.

In the current trend, humans and demons are battling for supremacy. Throughout the entire human territory, everyone is encouraged to procreate.

Moreover, for those of us from noble families, we plan for this aspect very early on.

To tell you the truth, if I hadn't come to the Great Sun Holy Land, I'm afraid my family would have arranged for me to get married in two years."

Afterward, he sat back down, winked at Chu Shi, and said, "Tsk tsk, Brother Chu, why not consider it again? If that doesn't work, just get engaged first.

I see that girl Xiao Xiao has a good impression of you. When she was at the mansion before, she wouldn't give the time of day to other noble children and couldn't be bothered to pay attention to them.

Are you worried about the Yun Mengyao issue? At worst, we can just give her to you as a dowry companion, which would also fulfill your childhood dream."

Damn it! Chu Shi was truly speechless. Dark history, dark history; his dark history of being a three-year simp for Yun Mengyao with Li Hao was truly known to everyone.

He really couldn't take it anymore and immediately stood up to bid farewell to Seventh Prince Xiao Yuan.