You promised yourself to be a caged bird, but you became the supreme young master?

"Go change your clothes first, then wait a moment."

Lu Qingyan took Lu Heng, but instead of heading to the underground boxing ring immediately, she brought him to a small courtyard in Qinghe City.

Although it's called a small courtyard, it's worlds apart from Lu Heng's own cramped courtyard in terms of both size and the scenery adorned with pavilions and trees. There's simply no comparison.

"Is there anything else?" Lu Heng asked.

"Have you forgotten? You're planning to fight ten matches in an underground boxing ring and win a prize that no one has been able to achieve in recent years..."

Lu Qingyan responded irritably, but her gaze couldn't help but linger on Lu Heng.

Because of his cultivation and tempering of his blood and qi, the boy, though only twelve years old, had long since lost the childishness that remained on his face, and was no longer the innocent and naive child he once was.

What's even more remarkable is the transformation that seems to be a result of atavism.

His already handsome appearance has now transformed into the refined features of a young man, yet he exudes an air of noble detachment and composure, with a quiet coolness that seems untouched by worldly concerns.

At first glance, one cannot forget the spirit and sharpness that transcends age.

But who could have imagined that... such a young man, who had only embarked on the path of cultivation for a few months, would dare to go to the most dangerous underground boxing arena in Qinghe City, and be confident that he could achieve the ten-game winning streak that no one had been able to reach for years.

With his talent for cultivation, combat skills, and a high probability of having comprehension talent, aside from his unknown talent for technical skills, the young man before me possesses almost the perfect qualities of a cultivator that ordinary people dream of, without a single weakness.

Even his temperament was incredibly calm. Despite his bloodline reverting to its ancestral form and becoming a cultivation genius, he showed no arrogance or conceit, remaining humble and reserved.

If they weren't family members, their future would be limitless.

Even her own grandfather looked at her with new respect after hearing her description, giving her extremely high praise.

But what happens after that?

Within a year, both he and other cultivation geniuses will surely break through to the Qi Refining Secret Realm. With the added opportunity in the secret realm three months later, this timeframe might be even shorter.

For ordinary cultivators, it is a realm that they can hardly reach even in their entire lives, but for true geniuses, it seems to be within reach.

So what if one is a cultivation genius? What are cultivators in the Qi Refining Secret Realm compared to the vast Lu Clan?

Lu Heng offended the grandson of the Grand Steward, and because of himself, Lu Heng had already been nominally classified as belonging to the faction of the Second Steward—that is, his grandfather.

Once the other party finds a pretext, it becomes perfectly legitimate and without any obstacles to suppress him.

In the past, he could have asked his grandfather for help if he had no other choice. As long as the second deacon was willing to step in, even the first deacon would not dare to interfere too much, let alone his good-for-nothing grandson.

But Lu Heng refused, explicitly declining the opportunity to enter the inner courtyard, giving a very practical reason.

As for himself, he was destined to enter the inner academy for further study, and it was likely that the two of them would have little chance of having such interactions in the future.

In a few years, the relationship that is currently considered harmonious may become nothing more than a nodding acquaintance.

"What's wrong? If you're busy, it's okay to wait a few more days."

At some point, Lu Heng had changed into a black outfit that concealed his figure, but he had not yet put on a mask.

He walked up to the girl and saw that she looked a little downcast, as if she had something on her mind. He stretched out one hand and waved it gently in front of her eyes, asking softly.

Lu Qingyan has helped me so much; both in terms of feelings and reason, the two can be considered friends.

It's perfectly reasonable to offer a word of concern at this moment.

Just like before, Lu Heng never felt that anyone owed him anything.

"It's nothing."

Lu Qingyan quickly regained her composure on the surface, but no one could understand the turbulent thoughts surging deep in her eyes.

She looked up at the boy in front of her again, and her eyes suddenly lit up.

Previously, Lu Heng was either wearing coarse cloth clothes that were full of patches and faded from washing.

The other option was the uniform issued by the Foreign Languages ​​Department. Although it wasn't bad-looking, it still looked rather shabby and had nothing to do with being "good-looking".

But now, dressed in a black outfit, he looked like a piece of unpolished jade, instantly stunning everyone's gaze.

The dark fabric complements the snow-white skin, while the subtle silver embroidery outlines a tall and slender figure, exuding a youthful yet spirited air.

"Have you seen enough?" After a long while, Lu Heng, feeling increasingly uncomfortable being stared at, finally spoke up.

"Not bad, quite attractive."

This time, Lu Qingyan was not as timid as before, but commented with great interest.

Lu Heng was speechless for a moment.

Well, what else can he say?

"They should be here soon." Lu Qingyan glanced outside the courtyard, her face slightly flushed, clearly showing that she wasn't as calm as she appeared on the surface.

The two went to the underground boxing ring. Although, given her identity, the underground boxing ring was unlikely to do anything, just in case, she still specially found a cultivator from the Qi Refining Secret Realm to act as her caretaker for the trip.

The two didn't have to wait long before a middle-aged man with blue eyes arrived late.

Looking at the middle-aged man with blue eyes, Lu Heng couldn't help but feel speechless.

The middle-aged man with blue eyes was none other than Lu Guhong. As the subordinate of the Second Steward, it was perfectly understandable that he came here.

But this guy's presence is just too overwhelming!

Lu Heng thought to himself, "This is ridiculous."

"So you're the one going to fight in underground boxing matches, right?"

Stepping forward, Lu Guhong patted the boy on the shoulder.

In the last practical assessment, Lu Heng's intervention saved him from certain death, and since then, his impression of the young man has improved considerably.

There was no other way; as a cultivator who had only mastered the "Basic Body Refining Method" and broken through to the Qi Refining Secret Realm, his upper limit was only the early stage of the Qi Refining Secret Realm, which meant he only had a certain status in the outer academy.

Compared to Lu Qingyan's grandfather, who was at the peak of Qi Refining and served as the second deacon of the branch family, he was nothing.

Even if the Second Deacon couldn't kill him, given his status and wealth, hiring an assassin at the late stage of the Qi Refining Realm wouldn't be a problem.

Just thinking about it made Lu Guhong feel a little scared.

"It is I, Steward Gu Hong..."

No matter what, the other party was the caretaker on this trip, so Lu Heng had no need to, and could not, hide his identity, and naturally admitted it without hesitation.

"Indeed, for you, underground boxing is more of an opportunity than a challenge."

I didn't have such good fortune back then.

After thinking for a moment, Lu Guhong said with emotion.

His talent was the main reason why he broke through to the next level with only a minor success in the "Basic Body Refining Method".

In reality, his above-average talent would have been enough for him to achieve a flawless, high-level "Basic Body Refining Method" in the main family.

The only difference between the two is...

Resources and time!

Every member of the main family has far more resources than the members of the branch families, and there is a time limit of either completing the Qi Refining Secret Realm in the outer courtyard for four years or becoming a servant in the family!