Having many children brings many blessings; the struggle for power begins with marriage.

Chapter 202 Becoming a Grandmaster

As soon as Chu Yuqin turned to leave, Chu Qingli's taut emotions reached a breaking point and were released in an instant. Suddenly, her mind went blank and her consciousness completely blurred.

If it weren't for a large hand embracing her slender waist, her delicate body would likely have collapsed straight down.

The moon is beautiful tonight, the night is long, spring has arrived, and melting ice water slides down from the rooftops, dripping onto the stones.

The night at the Northern Prince's Mansion was not so quiet. Besides the sound of dripping water, there were also occasional calls from unusual animals, some cheerful, some mournful, making it impossible to tell what they were.

Lu Chen discovered that whenever someone is about to be discovered, their emotions and body tense up instantly, and they will fly into the air. There's no need to describe how they fly.

This gave Lu Chen a little idea: he must trade with Chu Qingli more often in the future, preferably in places where they can be easily seen.

After an unknown amount of time, the moonlight gradually dimmed, but a white glimmer appeared in the distant sky, signaling the approaching dawn. By this time, the power that Lu Chen had absorbed from the three people yesterday had been almost entirely converted into his own.

Just then, a system notification sound rang out.

[Ding! The host has cultivated feelings with Chu Qingli once. Qi Refining Technique experience points increased by 600, Rejuvenation Hand experience points increased by 1000, Dragon-Phoenix Yin-Yang Technique experience points increased by 1000, Absorbing Power Technique experience points increased by 1000. The host has triggered a super emotional critical strike, quadrupling the experience points of all cultivation techniques.]

[Congratulations, host! Your Qi Refining Technique has broken through to the fourth level, your realm has risen to Grandmaster, your Rejuvenating Hand has broken through to the third level, your Dragon and Phoenix Yin-Yang Technique has broken through to the second level, and your Absorbing Power Technique has broken through to the first level.]

As the system voice sounded, Lu Chen found his body suddenly filled with a strange power. Then his mind became incredibly clear, and his perception greatly improved. Everything around him seemed to be within his perception.

Lu Chen tried closing his eyes to test his perception. The instant he closed his eyes, he could sense the water droplets on the eaves outside the door, and everything around him appeared in his mind.

Even without his eyes, he can see the world clearly using only his senses.

Is this the power of a Grandmaster?

Lu Chen was very surprised.

At this moment, a bold guess suddenly came to Lu Chen's mind: Could it be that the higher the martial arts realm is, the more it develops in the direction of cultivating immortality?

Could it be that the so-called Celestial Realm is actually just a Qi Refining stage cultivator?

In this world, martial arts have an end. The strongest martial artist known to people is the Celestial Realm, and no one knows what realm is beyond that.

As Lu Chen's strength broke through to the Grandmaster level, his body was also reshaped, becoming even more robust.

At this moment, Chu Qingli also clearly sensed Lu Chen's change. When she noticed the martial arts aura emanating from Lu Chen, she was stunned.

She had never met a Grandmaster before and did not know how strong a Grandmaster was, but she had met a Supreme Grandmaster before. Lu Chen was a Supreme Grandmaster before, so she knew what the martial arts aura of a Supreme Grandmaster was like.

The martial aura that Lu Chen is currently releasing is clearly not something that a Grandmaster of the Extreme Realm possesses. In other words, Lu Chen is no longer a Grandmaster of the Extreme Realm; he may have already broken through to the Grandmaster level and become a Great Grandmaster.

Chu Qingli was somewhat bewildered.

Grandmaster... Grandmaster?

No way...

Even when Lu Chen was still a Grandmaster, I was already no match for him. If he were to break through to the Great Grandmaster level...

Chu Qingli could hardly believe what she was about to encounter.

Grandmaster and Great Grandmaster are completely different concepts. A Grandmaster can only withstand some attacks by relying on protective qi, while a Great Grandmaster can withstand attacks simply by relying on the strength of his physical body, without even needing to use protective qi. This shows just how terrifying the physical strength of a Great Grandmaster is.

Lu Chen has become a Grandmaster, which means that his physical strength and stamina have increased significantly again. Before, this guy could talk back to her for a whole night, but now he probably won't have a problem talking back to her for several days in a row.

Thinking of this, Chu Qingli's fair face, which was covered in sweat, turned pale. She hadn't expected this guy to break through to the Grandmaster level so quickly.

How exactly does this guy train in martial arts?

How did your strength improve so quickly?

At this moment, Lu Chen looked down at the icy beauty in front of him.

Seeing Chu Qingli's pale face, Lu Chen smiled and said, "Qingli, why do you look so pale?"

"Are you feeling unwell? Let me treat you."

At this point, Lu Chen placed his hand on her body and used the Rejuvenating Hand technique to treat her. Instantly, Chu Qingli felt a warm current enter her body.

This warm current not only healed her minor injuries but also quickly calmed his flustered heart. Once Chu Qingli had calmed down, her expression turned cold again, and she stared intently at Lu Chen, saying, "This is the third time!"

Hearing this, Lu Chen chuckled and then said, "Aren't you being a little too optimistic? We haven't been apart since last night, so how can it be considered the third time?"

Just as Chu Qingli was about to speak, Lu Chen leaned down again and kissed her red lips. Chu Qingli could only make "mmm" sounds.

Chu Qingli's initial thought was that Lu Chen had already broken through to the Grandmaster realm, so if she continued to use the old calculation method, wouldn't she be at a great disadvantage?

If Lu Chen takes several days at a time, how long will it take for her to rescue her sister from the Northern Prince's Mansion? Therefore, she wants to change the counting rules so that as long as it exceeds one day, it counts as one time.

However, it is clear that the decision-making power is not in her hands; she cannot simply change the counting rules as she wishes.

At this moment, Lu Chen broke through to the Grandmaster realm and wanted to test his physical abilities, which is when Chu Qingli suffered the consequences.

The light from outside gradually shone into the room. Although the doors and windows were closed, they were made of paper, so the light easily penetrated them.

Seeing that it was already daylight outside, Chu Qingli realized that her sister would be back soon. She quickly raised her hand and pushed against Lu Chen's chest, trying to push him away.

If her older sister comes back, that would be troublesome. Her sister already suspected her last night. If she stays in her room during the day, her sister might just walk in.

If she comes in and sees this, then everything is over.

Unfortunately, Chu Qingli was completely powerless at this moment, and her internal energy was also sealed, so she was unable to push Lu Chen away. Helpless, she could only continue to cultivate her relationship with Lu Chen.

early morning.

Chu Yuqin stood on the roof of the Northern Prince's Mansion, her gaze sweeping over the entire mansion.

She was thinking to herself that things had already dragged on for so long, and she couldn't let it go on any longer. If she continued to drag it on, Lu Chen would probably get angry with her.

So she planned to find a suitable hiding place in the Northern Prince's Mansion and then fulfill her promise.

After scanning the buildings of the Northern Prince's Mansion, Chu Yuqin did not find any suitable hiding places. However, whenever Chu Qingli patrolled, she would go to almost every part of the inner courtyard of the Northern Prince's Mansion.

She had previously thought that she would serve Lu Chen in the study, but as Lu Chen's political affairs increased and more and more people went to the study, the study was no longer a suitable place.

At this moment, Chu Yuqin felt her face getting hotter and hotter. What was she thinking about so much on the rooftop so early in the morning?

She's such a shameless woman; she's actually thinking about finding a place where she can have sex with a man.

After a moment of self-mockery, Chu Yuqin's gaze fell upon the courtyard where she lived, and she was startled.

The most dangerous place is the safest place. After leaving her own courtyard, Chu Qingli would usually not return for a whole day, instead wandering around the inner courtyard.

If that's the case, then next time she helps Lu Chen improve his health, could she let Lu Chen come to her boudoir so that she could fulfill her promise again while he's getting treatment?

With this in mind, Chu Yuqin secretly made up her mind.

Spring has arrived, and it's time for her to take that step.

Thinking of this, Chu Yuqin came down from the roof. The night was over, and others would be patrolling during the day. She planned to go and relieve Chu Qingli.

As soon as Chu Yuqin returned to her courtyard, she faintly heard the same sounds coming from Chu Qingli's room as she had last night, and Chu Yuqin was taken aback.

A whole night has passed, and Chu Qingli still hasn't recovered?

It looks quite serious.

Chu Yuqin rushed to Chu Qingli's room. "Qingli, are you alright?"

"If you're really feeling unwell, I'll go find Chen'er to help you."

Upon hearing Chu Yuqin's voice, Chu Qingli, who was in a daze, immediately woke up. A strange emotion welled up in her heart, and her body instantly stiffened.

Lu Chen thought to himself, "Sure enough, it's only exciting when it's done secretly."

Chu Qingli quickly controlled her voice and said to Chu Yuqin at the door, "Sister, I'm fine."

Chu Yuqin's face showed a hint of worry, and then she said, "How could you be alright? You went into a qi deviation last night and haven't recovered yet. If this continues, you may not only lose all your power, but you may even threaten your life."

At this point, Chu Yuqin walked to the door, placed her hands on it, and said, "Qingli, why don't you let your older sister help you? I'm coming in."

Upon hearing Chu Yuqin's words, Chu Qingli's panic reached its peak, and Lu Chen took a deep breath.

Chu Qingli couldn't help but let out a wailing cry, "Ah! Sister... hurry and go find the Prince! Let... ouch... let the Prince come and help me..."

Upon hearing Chu Qingli's words, Chu Yuqin, who was standing at the door, was taken aback.

She thought Chu Qingli's qi deviation was quite serious, which was why Chu Qingli asked her to go find Lu Chen. Chu Yuqin quickly said, "Sister, wait for me, I'll go find Chen'er right away."

At this point, Chu Yuqin removed her hand from the door and turned to go to the main courtyard. She thought that Lu Chen had spent the night at Mu Zixuan's place last night.

After Chu Yuqin left, Chu Qingli collapsed, as if she had become a lump of mud.

Lu Chen knew that Chu Yuqin would be back soon, so he didn't linger. He got up and straightened his clothes.

Seeing Chu Qingli's eyes brimming with tears, Lu Chen said with a smile, "Qingli, if you don't get up soon, your sister will be coming in."

Hearing Lu Chen's words, Chu Qingli suddenly came to her senses and quickly got up to put on her clothes.

at the same time.

Chu Yuqin has arrived at the main courtyard.

She happened to run into Mu Zixuan coming out of her room, and Chu Yuqin quickly said, "Zixuan, is Chen'er awake? I need to talk to him urgently."

Upon hearing Chu Yuqin's question, Mu Zixuan replied, "Aunt Chu, the Prince did not stay at my place last night."

As soon as Mu Zixuan finished speaking, Chu Yuqin used her lightness skill to head to the North Courtyard. However, Lu Chen was not there either. Chu Yuqin then hurried to the Spring Sound Courtyard, but Lu Chen was not there either.

Later, Chu Yuqin asked the servants of the Prince's Mansion, who said that Lu Chen had not gone to the study. Chu Yuqin was extremely anxious and decided to help Chu Qingli recover first.

Practicing martial arts and suffering a qi deviation is a very serious matter and cannot be delayed any longer.

Soon Chu Yuqin returned to her courtyard, only to find Lu Chen opening Chu Qingli's door and coming out.

Upon seeing this, Chu Yuqin was stunned.

She never expected Lu Chen to come out of Chu Qingli's room. But just then, Lu Chen had a sudden inspiration and said, "Aunt Chu, Qingli went into a qi deviation while practicing her martial arts last night. Why didn't you tell me? If I hadn't heard noises coming from her room early this morning and rushed in to treat her, she might have been in mortal danger."

Hearing Lu Chen's words, Chu Yuqin finally came to her senses. She laughed at herself for overthinking things; she had actually believed that Lu Chen had spent the night in Chu Qingli's room last night.

How ridiculous! How could she not know who Chu Qingli is? How could she have such thoughts? It's just that she thinks of others in that way because she herself is like that.

Isn't it obvious that Lu Chen heard Chu Qingli's screams and then went in to use his magic to heal her?

Chu Yuqin then asked, "Chen'er, how is Qingli?"

Lu Chen said, "It's alright now, you just need to rest."

Hearing Lu Chen's words, Chu Yuqin breathed a sigh of relief, "That's good."

At this point, Chu Yuqin felt a pang of guilt. She continued, "Sigh, I heard Qingli making sounds of pain last night, but I didn't take it seriously. I should have come to find you then."

Lu Chen smiled and said, "Aunt Chu, don't blame yourself. Just be more careful next time. I have something to do, so I'll be leaving now."

Chu Yuqin said, "Okay, go ahead and do your thing."

Lu Chen then left the courtyard of Chu Yuqin and her sister with satisfaction.

(End of this chapter)