"Little Li, I naturally know that within our Red Butterfly Association, there is no one more suitable than him. But outside the association, there is," Liu Chengkun said.
"Master, I don't understand what you mean," the head of the Red Butterfly Association said with a bewildered expression.
"Chu Feng — the distinguished guest I invited today, his Spirit World techniques are absolutely superior to Zhao Ruofan's," Liu Chengkun said.
"Chu Feng?" The head of the Red Butterfly Association looked skeptical. "Master, have you actually seen this Chu Feng's sealing techniques? It's not that I doubt you, but that Chu Feng seems extremely young — practically a child who hasn't even grown into his own features yet."
"At his age, possessing a Second Grade Half-Ancestor cultivation, while that certainly proves extraordinary talent, it also suggests he has devoted himself entirely to martial cultivation."
"Someone that dedicated to martial cultivation — could he really be a Dragon-patterned Imperial-robed Spirit World Master? And could his Spirit World techniques truly surpass those of Vice President Zhao, who has cultivated for thousands of years?"
"A few days ago, my illness flared up ahead of schedule. It was Chu Feng who helped stabilize it, and the time it took him was one day and one night," Liu Chengkun said.
"One day and one night?" Upon hearing this, the head of the Red Butterfly Association's expression froze, shock flickering in her eyes.
After all, every time Liu Chengkun's illness resurfaced, it was she who helped stabilize him, and each time it took at least two full days and nights — never less.
But Chu Feng had managed it in just a single day and one night. How could she not be startled? And past the initial shock, suspicion quickly followed.
"You might find it hard to believe, but this is the truth. Huang Luo can vouch for it."
"Most importantly, Chu Feng is a Martial Asura Spirit World Master," Liu Chengkun continued.
"A Martial Asura Spirit World Master!" The moment those words left his mouth, the head of the Red Butterfly Association's expression changed dramatically.
It wasn't that she lacked composure — it was that this matter was no small thing. Martial Asura Spirit World Masters were extraordinarily rare.
"Master, can you be certain of this?" the head of the Red Butterfly Association asked.
"I saw it with my own eyes. Otherwise… how could a Sixth Grade Half-Ancestor Spirit World being possibly slay the Red Lizard?" Liu Chengkun said.
"You mean — that Chu Feng used his Spirit World being to slay the Red Lizard? And that Spirit World being's cultivation was merely Sixth Grade Half-Ancestor?" The look of astonishment in the head of the Red Butterfly Association's eyes only deepened.
"That's right." Liu Chengkun nodded, then added, "And the aura was unmistakable. It was definitely a Martial Asura Spirit World being."
"Hss—" Even this esteemed association head couldn't help but draw in a sharp breath. Then, past the shock on her face, a smile actually appeared. "In that case, this Chu Feng could be considered a gift bestowed upon our Red Butterfly Association by the heavens themselves."
Hearing the head of the Red Butterfly Association say this, Liu Chengkun's expression shifted. He said, "Little Li, I did once invite Chu Feng to join our Red Butterfly Association. It's just… he didn't want to."
"Master, you're saying that Chu Feng — he doesn't want to join our Red Butterfly Association?" The moment she heard this, the smile on the head of the Red Butterfly Association's face froze solid.
"He truly does not," Liu Chengkun shook his head.
"Master, if Chu Feng is everything you say he is, I would be perfectly willing to have him take Vice President Zhao's place and accompany me to Cloud Crane Mountain."
"After all, he is a Martial Asura Spirit World Master — it would be entirely reasonable for me to invest in his development. But… if he isn't a member of our Red Butterfly Association, how can I bring him along?"
"Master, go speak with Chu Feng again. As long as he's willing to join the Red Butterfly Association, I will absolutely send him," the head of the Red Butterfly Association said. The look on her face made it clear — if Chu Feng refused to join the Red Butterfly Association, she would never give him this opportunity.
"There's no need to discuss it further. He doesn't want to join, and I won't force him," Liu Chengkun said.
"Then that is a great pity." The head of the Red Butterfly Association sighed. It was obvious that she, too, very much wanted Chu Feng to join the Red Butterfly Association.