"Please, rise." But as soon as the old man knelt, Chu Youyuan helped him back to his feet.
"Rest assured, Chu Feng is a member of my Chu Heavenly Clan. No one will be allowed to wrong him. I will see that justice is served." Chu Youyuan said.
"This lowly one believes in your ability, Lord."
"Then this lowly one will take his leave. I will keep today's events a secret."
After speaking, the old man performed a deep bow to Chu Youyuan, then turned to depart.
"Wait."
At that moment, however, Chu Youyuan waved his sleeve, retrieving an Immortal Armament from his Universe Bag. With a light flick of his finger, the weapon drifted before the old man.
"Considering your sincerity, I bestow this upon you." Chu Youyuan said.
"Lord, this lowly one came here to speak these words not to flatter you, nor out of greed for reward. I truly believe that a talent like Lord Chu Feng deserves the protection of our entire Great Chaotic Upper Realm, and should never be harmed by it."
"Lord, farewell."
Who would have thought that Chu Youyuan would be met with an immediate and resolute refusal of his gift?
After all, he was only a Second Degree True Immortal. An Immortal Armament was an absolute priceless treasure to someone of his standing.
Yet, after walking only a short distance, he suddenly turned back and cupped his fists toward Chu Feng. "Lord Chu Feng, you must take care. The future of our Great Chaotic Upper Realm depends on you."
With that, the old man shot up into the sky.
Watching the old man's figure vanish, a wave of emotion welled up in Chu Feng's heart.
They were not related, had never even met. He never imagined that someone would truly speak up for him, asking for nothing in return.
"If our Great Chaotic Upper Realm had more people like him, we wouldn't have fallen to this state today." Compared to Chu Feng's inner sentiment, Chu Youyuan let out a long sigh.
"Chu Feng, what are your plans next?" Chu Youyuan asked him.
"Lord, what are your plans? I will follow your arrangements." Chu Feng replied.
"I know you wish to return to the Chu Heavenly Clan immediately and demand justice. However, Chu Feng, this matter is not so urgent. For you, the most crucial thing right now is to advance your cultivation."
"Although you are already the undisputed number one among your generation in the Great Chaotic Upper Realm and have no need to prove yourself further, when looked at across the entire Ancestral Martial Star Domain, there is still significant room for you to improve." Chu Youyuan said.
"Lord, then what do you plan?" Chu Feng asked.
Chu Feng understood clearly that even if he wanted to seek justice from those in the Chu Heavenly Clan, he would have to rely on Chu Youyuan. Otherwise, if he went back alone, he might not even get the chance to speak. And even if he did, no one would believe him.
He knew very well the influence the Chu Heavenly Clan wielded in the Great Chaotic Upper Realm.
They could truly turn black into white and right into wrong.
So, even though Chu Feng was desperate for revenge, he needed Chu Youyuan's approval.
Moreover, from Chu Youyuan's tone, it seemed his decision would be beneficial for Chu Feng. Naturally, Chu Feng was all the more willing to listen.
"I heard your earlier conversation with Ming Zhao and Xun Yi."