Chapter 578: Chapter 577: Tight-lipped Hu Lizhong
Five minutes later, Yang Fei and Hu Lizhong had finished their conversation.
Although Hu Lizhong still had some doubts that Yang Fei could help him step into the ’highest’ threshold of the Innate Realm for Martial Artists, what the other party had said sounded so convincing that he couldn’t help but believe him.
On the other side, Tong Yunshu and Tong Jinchuan were still waiting there.
Yang Fei and Hu Lizhong walked over to them.
Tong Yunshu asked, "Do you need to stay here, or will you leave?"
Yang Fei said, "I’ll stay here. I still want to look around and observe why the air quality is so high in this valley."
He found it strange that Jingshang Chuner, the Japanese, was so keen on acquiring this land, wanting to see if he could uncover any secrets.
Moreover, helping Hu Lizhong step into the Innate Realm would also take some time.
He had observed closely just now and though Hu Lizhong was at the Peak of Energy Transformation Realm Ninth Rank and his combat power was unique, his aura seemed weaker compared to Tong Yan and the Xu Family members, and his realm was not as solid as theirs.
Perhaps it was because he served in the Military Department for the country, so he got plenty of cultivation resources and consumed too many medicines.
So, it would take longer for Hu Lizhong to step into the Innate Realm compared to those three from the Xu Family.
Tong Yunshu said to Tong Jinchuan, "The climate here is pleasant, and the scenery is uniquely beautiful. I will also stay here for a few days."
Tong Jinchuan immediately said, "Alright, I’ll have them clean up a few rooms right away. Do you need anything else? I’ll make the arrangements right now."
As he spoke, he also looked towards Yang Fei and said, "Mr. Yang, do you need me to buy anything? Although the environment here is uniquely good, it is ultimately deep in the mountains and resources are scarce."
Yang Fei waved his hand and said, "No need to trouble yourself."
Tong Yunshu thought for a moment and then said to Tong Jinchuan, "Just make a trip to buy some daily necessities."
"Yes, I’ll get on it right now," Tong Jinchuan said and then spoke to Zhou Fu, "Zhou Fu, the chairman and Mr. Yang will be staying here from now on. You must listen to the chairman in everything and take good care of their daily life, understand?"
Zhou Fu hurriedly said, "Of course, boss. You can count on me."
Tong Jinchuan urgently said, "The chairman is here, don’t call me boss."
"Alright boss."
Tong Jinchuan was speechless, but seeing that Tong Yunshu was amused by it, he knew she wouldn’t mind such things, so he let it go and said, "Then I’ll go purchase the daily necessities now. If you think of anything else you need, just give me a call anytime."
"Mm." Tong Yunshu nodded her head.
Tong Jinchuan took a small truck key from Zhou Fu and drove away.
Yang Fei, along with Hu Lizhong and Tong Yunshu, strolled around the valley, and before long Zhou Fu and several subordinates had prepared three rooms.
Although it was deep in the mountains, this place was a medicinal base, connected by roads, and had water and electricity. There was even a signal tower on the mountain top, so the signal in this valley was also good, making the several city-dwellers not feel it was too simplistic.
After a walk around the valley, Yang Fei couldn’t find anything unusual about it.
It was just an ordinary valley, so why was there a higher concentration of spiritual energy compared to other surrounding areas?
He would observe more about this issue later.
By five in the afternoon, Zhou Fu called them for dinner.
As the saying goes, "Depend on the mountain when living by the mountain." Living in such deep mountains, they naturally ate wild game from the forest, and critically, Zhou Fu’s cooking skills were genuinely unmatched; at least the game was very much to Yang Fei’s taste.
Having drunk their fill and satisfied with food, the sun had also set, and the whole valley had become dim.
Yang Fei suggested going out for a walk.
Hu Lizhong was about to agree when he heard Tong Yunshu rise and say, "Yes, a walk in the mountains after eating is perfect for viewing the outside scenery. Look, here is the valley, and outside there’s still the sunset. Sitting on the mountain top to watch the sunset might be even more beautiful."
"That, Yang Fei, today’s meal was a bit spicy, my stomach feels a bit uncomfortable so I won’t go. You go with Miss Tong," Hu Lizhong quickly said.
Yang Fei gave him a look.
I don’t believe you.
Wasn’t it him who had declared a love for spicy food during the meal?
Well, the man has some tact, so I’ll give him that, Yang Fei thought.
"Alright then."
Yang Fei spoke but still looked at Hu Lizhong with some concern.
Although he had made a promise to him earlier, not putting it into action was akin to drawing pies in the air, and this fellow might have thought he was just bragging.
If he were a blabbermouth and couldn’t help but secretly tell Qin Yanyang about his and Tong Yunshu’s affairs to seek credit, wouldn’t it be troublesome?
Considering this, Yang Fei said, "Old Hu, come with me for a moment."
Hu Lizhong followed him, puzzled.
The two arrived at a deserted place, and Yang Fei said, "Old Hu, the spiritual energy here is abundant, suitable for cultivation. I think if you want to break through to the Innate Realm, you shouldn’t waste this great opportunity. Here, I have a mnemonic for nourishing the soul. Ponder over it for now. In a few days, when your realm is more stable, I will help you break through."
Thereupon, Yang Fei transmitted the mnemonic for nourishing the soul to Hu Lizhong. Hu Lizhong, being of Unique Tier in cultivation, had a certain comprehension of Martial Arts. On hearing this mnemonic from Yang Fei, he realized its significance and was utterly astonished.
"Let’s leave it at this for now. You meditate on this set of mnemonics first."
After Yang Fei finished speaking, he patted Hu Lizhong on the shoulder, turned around, and left with Tong Yunshu.
Watching the two drive a Land Cruiser away from the valley, Hu Lizhong remained agitated for a long time.
So this youngster really had something substantial, could it be that he wasn’t bragging, and indeed helped three members of the Xu Family enter the Innate Realm?
Suddenly roused with excitement.
Long after, he regained his composure and hurriedly took out his cellphone and dialed a number, "Help me look up the number for Xu Yunshan. Yes, that one from the Xu Family."
Shortly, he received a message on his phone displaying a number.
Hu Lizhong thought briefly and then dialed the number.
The phone rang several times before it was answered. A commanding elderly voice came through, "Hello?"
"Hello, may I speak to Senior Xu Yunshan, I am Hu Lizhong, Military Department... uh, ahem, a friend of Brother Yang Feiyang," Hu Lizhong immediately said.
"Oh, it’s you, Hu Lizhong, I know you, you are the heir of the Jiangbei Hu Family Saber. Yes, I am Xu Yunshan. What is it that you need?"
"Nice to meet you, Senior Xu. There’s something I would like to verify with you, and I hope you can be forthcoming."
"Let’s hear it first. I’ll tell you what I can."
"It goes like this..."
A moment later, Hu Lizhong shivered, his eyes emitting two bright sparks.
It was actually true!!!
All three members of the Xu Family had indeed entered the ranks of the Innate Realm.
Xu Yunshan congratulated him over the phone, mentioning that with a promise from Yang Fei, for a Unique Tier cultivator to step into the Innate Realm was virtually effortless.
Had Hu Lizhong latched onto a big leg?
Thinking about the opportunity to enter the ranks of the Innate Realm, Hu Lizhong’s entire body trembled.
It wasn’t that he couldn’t keep calm, but to the ordinary Martial World, the Innate Realm was the ceiling for Martial Artists.
The Hu Family had declined into a second or third-rate Martial Arts family, and it had been many years since they had last produced an Innate Realm expert. Unexpectedly, he had now encountered this opportunity.
Was this going to bring honor to his ancestors?
Long after, Hu Lizhong gradually calmed down.
Looking at the Land Cruiser spiraling around the mountain waist, and thinking about the couple inside, he couldn’t help but show a pained expression.
Such explosive gossip, yet he couldn’t share it with his colleagues and good friends after returning, it really was...
No, absolutely it must not be revealed.
I, Hu Lizhong, am definitely a man who keeps his word and would never betray Brother Yang.
Wait.
Who else knows about this matter?
They wouldn’t talk, would they?
If this matter at this time reached Minister Qin’s ears, would Yang Fei suspect it was him who secretly informed?
Considering this, a glint of murderous intent flashed in Hu Lizhong’s eyes as he looked towards Zhou Fu and others who might have guessed what the relationship between Yang Fei and Tong Yunshu was.
Should he silence them for Brother Yang?