Chapter 580: The Best Treatment

"Young Hero, thank you so much for saving my beloved daughter. May I ask for your honorable name?" After the elderly couple left, the Li family patriarch looked Chu Feng over with a face full of smiles, clearly very grateful.

"I am Wuching." Chu Feng cupped his fists in reply.

"So it's Young Hero Wuching. What excellent talent! At your age, you are already at the eighth level of Heaven Martial. I believe stepping into the Martial Lord realm should not be difficult for you." The Li family patriarch carefully examined Chu Feng once more, nodded in satisfaction, then clapped his hands. "Someone come!"

As soon as he spoke, two young maidservants emerged from another door in the living room. Each carried an exquisite platter, upon which rows of shimmering, luminous pearls were arranged—Heavenly Pearls, a full thousand of them.

"Young Hero Wuching, my daughter Chan'er's life was saved entirely thanks to you. This small token is a trifle, please accept it, Young Hero Wuching, you must take it," the Li family patriarch said.

"Patriarch, I have already accepted the Eldest Miss's invitation to serve the Li family. She has already agreed upon my compensation. Furthermore, as a member of the Li family, protecting the Eldest Miss is my duty. How could I accept additional reward from the Patriarch?" Chu Feng declined politely.

"Young Hero Wuching, you truly understand matters. In that case, consider these Heavenly Pearls as an advance payment of the reward I owe you." The Li family patriarch said with a smile.

He naturally knew that when Chu Feng saved Li Chan, he had not yet joined the Li family, so at that time, Chu Feng had no duty or obligation to protect her. Logically, this extra compensation was something Chu Feng rightfully deserved.

But Chu Feng refused it so, showing he was not someone blinded by greed. On the contrary, he had his own principles, and the Li family patriarch greatly admired this trait, as such people could often be trusted with important tasks.

"Wuching, my father has said this much, just accept it," Li Chan also spoke up, urging him.

"In that case, this Wuching shall accept your kind offer. Thank you, Patriarch. Thank you, Eldest Miss." Seeing this, Chu Feng had no choice but to accept.

A thousand Heavenly Pearls, while their effect on Chu Feng was minimal, were still meat even if a mosquito was small. Moreover, this was a thousand Heavenly Pearls the other party insisted on giving him. To refuse would actually make Chu Feng in the wrong.

"This demon beast's cultivation is not weak, but it is certainly not a beast from our Wolf Fang Mountain Range. How did it end up here and attack you without cause?" After rewarding Chu Feng, the Li family patriarch finally took a closer look at the demon beast lying beside Chu Feng.

"Reporting to the Patriarch, this demon beast was likely fed a special poison by a Spirit World Master, then its spiritual intelligence was sealed, causing it to lose its nature. That is why it became so frenzied and bloodthirsty."

"However, if the Patriarch gives me some time, I can break the seal. Then we can find out why this demon beast appeared in the Wolf Fang Mountain Range, and the mystery will be solved." Chu Feng replied.

"So Young Hero Wuching is also a Spirit World Master?" Hearing this, the Li family patriarch's eyes lit up. After all, not everyone could become a Spirit World Master. They were born superior to ordinary people and would be respected and looked upon with favor wherever they went.

"This Wuching is indeed a Spirit World Master." Chu Feng nodded.

"Good, good! My Li family has truly gained a blessing from this misfortune, inviting such an outstanding talent as Young Hero Wuching."

"Someone! Go quickly and arrange the best residence for Young Hero Wuching. From now on, Young Hero Wuching will enjoy the treatment of an honored guest in my Li family." The Li family patriarch said happily.

"As you command!" After that, under the arrangement of a servant, Chu Feng left the living room with the demon beast.

"Chan'er, today your Uncle Ma came to see me in person again, discussing the matter of opening the treasure in the Wolf Fang Mountain Range."

"He said everything is ready. He has even invited a Purple-Robed Spirit World Master, so opening the treasure is absolutely no problem. I have already agreed to open the treasure with him in ten days." After Chu Feng left, the Li family patriarch said to Li Chan.

"Since Father has already agreed, what can Chan'er do? I will follow Father's arrangements." In the past, hearing this news would have made Li Chan fly into a rage, furious beyond belief.

But now she was merely slightly angry and didn't argue with her father at all. This was naturally because Chu Feng had persuaded her.

"Chan'er, don't worry. My Li family and the Ma family have been close friends for generations. Your Uncle Ma and I are brothers who grew up together."

"So, Chan'er, you don't need to worry about anything. Even if the Ma family contributes more this time in opening the treasure, your Uncle Ma will definitely share it equally with my Li family." Looking at Li Chan's angry expression, the Li family patriarch smiled and comforted her, clearly doting on his daughter.

"Father, everything Chan'er did before was for the good of our Li family. I hope you can understand my good intentions."

"But you are my father. Since you have now made your decision, as your daughter, I can only fully support you."

"I will go gather the Li family's forces to prepare for opening the treasure in ten days." Li Chan said.

"Heh, Chan'er, Daddy never doubts your ability. It's just your marriage that is a thorn in my side."

"Look at you, you're already thirty-five this year. If you don't quickly find someone to marry, you'll really become an old maid. I think that young man called Wuching is not bad. How about..." A mischievous smile appeared on the Li family patriarch's face.

"Father, what are you saying?" Hearing this, Li Chan suddenly looked nervous.

"Don't pretend. The way you looked at that Wuching was very unusual. In all my years, this is the first time I've seen you look at a man like that. Your ages also match well. How about I help you talk to him?" The Li family patriarch continued to smile.

"Father, please don't say anything like that, or... or I'll get angry with you." At this moment, Li Chan grew even more flustered, but at the same time, a faint blush appeared on her face. She then quickly ran out of her father's room.

After leaving the room, Li Chan placed her hand on her chest, feeling her heart beat fiercely. Her gaze flickered uncertainly as she whispered, "What is this feeling? I've known him less than a day. Could it be I've really taken a liking to him?"

Actually, it was quite normal for Li Chan to have this feeling. After all, she had already been somewhat affected by Chu Feng's Heavenly Eye. Moreover, even without the Heavenly Eye's influence, Chu Feng's strength and his manner of handling matters were irresistibly charming.

As for the conversation between the Li family patriarch and Li Chan, Chu Feng knew nothing about it. Led by a servant, Chu Feng arrived at an elegant and expansive manor.

Within this manor were quite a few martial cultivators. None were members of the Li family; all were experts invited by the Li family at great cost. Their cultivation was not weak, and they all possessed some unique skills.

Here, everyone could enjoy the treatment of an honored guest and superior conditions, but the level of treatment varied. The specifics depended on their strength and abilities.

However, upon entering, Chu Feng directly occupied the most luxurious palace, and was assigned the finest servants. This truly drew considerable attention. Numerous dissatisfied gazes converged upon the palace Chu Feng had entered.