Chapter 239: Chapter 239: Nine Gates of Huaxia, Chu Family_1
He had really guessed correctly; Su Changyu ranked second in the Su Family by seniority, but his actual strength was only thirtieth.
Chu Hao looked at Su Changyu with disdain and said, "This comes from the Three-Nine Qiankun Studies. As a direct descendant of the lineage that created them, you’re asking me what it means? Old man, you’re quite a character."
"Ding... Host has successfully shown off, gaining 400 Pretentiousness Points."
After Chu Hao finished speaking, Su Changyu’s expression changed drastically. Recalling those two sentences, he realized they truly meant what Chu Hao implied.
Incredible! Absolutely incredible! He could read my fortune so accurately without even using divination tools! He actually understands the Three-Nine Qiankun Studies!
Impossible! The Three-Nine Qiankun Studies are the Su Family’s most closely guarded secret. How could he possibly know about them?
Su Changyu sighed deeply and said, "This old one has truly had his eyes opened. Young friend, where did you learn these Three-Nine Qiankun Studies?"
Chu Hao said playfully, "I bought it from a street stall. I thought it wasn’t too bad, so I learned a bit. I didn’t expect it to actually be your Su Family’s secret teachings. My apologies, truly."
"Ding... Host has shown off strongly, gaining 400 Pretentiousness Points."
Su Changyu was speechless.
The Su Family’s secret teachings, and you bought them from a street stall? Do you have to be so infuriating?
Su Changyu’s face alternated between ashen and pale, his heart in turmoil. This kid is too terrifying! Even if he bought it from a street stall, how could it compare to the Su Family’s authentic version? No one taught him, yet he managed to become proficient on his own? Comparisons are truly odious!
The tea arrived—a top-grade Da Hong Pao, said to cost tens of thousands for a tael. A single sip was worth thousands of RMB. Rich people really knew how to enjoy life.
Su Changyu smiled and said, "Since that’s the case, this old man won’t beat around the bush. The fact is, we want to verify whether young friend Chu is indeed a descendant of King Chu."
"And then?" Chu Hao sipped his tea, showing no hint of urgency.
Su Changyu couldn’t help but admire Chu Hao’s calmness. It was rare to see young people so composed nowadays. What Su Changyu didn’t know was that Chu Hao was simply used to putting on airs.
Su Changyu said, "If it turns out to be true, we would like to invite young friend Chu to join us at King Chu’s Ruins. Once we open the ruins, half of what’s inside will belong to young friend Chu."
Did Chu Hao need the treasure left by King Chu? He did not; the System had everything.
Chu Hao stared at the old man and said, "I don’t want any treasure of King Chu. I can help you, but... I want to know how the Chu Family fell. Also, find out if my parents are still alive and who harmed them."
Su Changyu was inwardly overjoyed and said, "Agreed."
Chu Hao said, "Don’t try to fool me. I want to know everything. You have ten days."
Su Changyu nodded and said, "We can only do our best. After all, the Su Family has been searching for the Chu Family for a long time. You have to be understanding."
"Fine."
Su Qingqi brought over a black blood disk; the bloodstains on it had dried to a dark, blackish color.
Then, three appraisal experts walked in, carrying various advanced instruments.
They took a drop of Chu Hao’s blood for sampling. An hour later, a test report appeared on the computer.
One of them, a balding man in his fifties, said ecstatically, "Third Master, he... he is indeed a descendant of King Chu!"
Su Changyu was overjoyed. He leaped up from his chair and exclaimed excitedly, "After searching for so long, we’ve finally found one! Haha..."
Chu Hao took the test report and looked at it. It showed a bloodline genetic similarity of 0.999999%.
Chu Hao, having studied some chemistry, pointed at the report and said speechlessly, "This 0.999999% proves I’m a descendant of King Chu? Are you guys sure you haven’t made a mistake?"
The balding middle-aged man smiled and explained, "This is quite normal. After several thousand years, the genes would have become very diluted. If it were 50% or more, wouldn’t that make you King Chu’s own son?"
I was actually speechless.
Chu Hao also grew excited. He finally had some leads regarding his origins.
Father, Mother, I will find out the truth. Why did you abandon me in the first place?
Chu Hao calmed his excitement and looked at Su Changyu. "How did the Chu Family fall?"
Su Changyu said, "It’s a long story. The fall of the Chu Family was very strange; even we don’t know much. We only know that the Chu Family descendants from the Nine Gates were once very powerful masters of demon and ghost exorcism. If you want to know more, you’ll have to ask Chu Family members themselves."
Chu Hao pressed, "Are any Chu Family members still around?"
Su Changyu sighed. "They are, but no one knows where. They’ve been missing for over ten years, and it will take some time to find them."
Chu Hao felt helpless but could only accept this. However, he didn’t hold out much hope. If the Su Family could have found the Chu Family members, they wouldn’t have needed to come to him.
Su Changyu said, "Young friend Chu, we’ll set off for King Chu’s Ruins in half a month."
Chu Hao stood up and replied, "Just let me know. And remember, only if you find information on the Chu Family within ten days will I consider going with you."
He then left.
After Chu Hao departed, Su Changyu sighed, "Such a Heaven-Chosen genius! Why isn’t he from our Su Family? Alas...
"Su Qingqi asked curiously, "Third Granduncle, what’s wrong with you?"
"This person is a rare genius in the art of divination. Even I have only learned about half of the Three-Nine Qiankun Studies, yet he can divine things without even using divination tools."
Su Qingqi was also shocked that Chu Hao knew even this. She said, "He... how does he know about the Three-Nine Qiankun Studies? Isn’t that our Su Family’s secret teachings?"
Su Changyu replied, "Qingqi, it seems you should spend more time with Chu Hao. If necessary... well, you understand... you need to take things to an irreversible point with him, to make him part of our family."
Su Qingqi rolled her eyes. Honestly, Third Granduncle, for you to say such things! Do you think Chu Hao would even look at me? My looks are just average in the Su Family.
Su Changyu stroked his chin and said, "It’s time for Muyue to return from abroad."
Su Qingqi exclaimed, "Su Muyue? She’s the Su Family’s number one beauty! Even in a place like the Capital City, she’s considered top-tier! Third Granduncle, are you serious?"
Su Changyu replied, "Do I look like I’m joking? Chu Hao is incredibly talented. If we could bring him into our Su Family, our family would achieve unprecedented glory."
Su Qingqi gasped. Would Su Muyue, the Su Family’s greatest beauty, actually fall for that guy?
「...」
Chu Hao’s emotions were in turmoil. Learning he was from the Chu Family, he couldn’t tell if it was joy or something else that he felt, especially since the Chu Family had vanished. He was desperate to find an answer.
"Perhaps there was a reason why my parents abandoned me," Chu Hao thought, clenching his fists tightly.
He had often fantasized about his origins, never imagining it would be like this. Now he had clues, but the Chu Family had already perished.
I must find the answers! Whoever separated me from my parents, I swear I will make you pay the price!
Chu Hao was in a foul mood, a chill emanating from his eyes. Since Anli City had attracted so many Evil Spirits and Demons, all vying for the True Word Brush, then...
Sit back and wait for death?
Of course not. Given Chu Hao’s personality, he wouldn’t be able to sleep tonight if he didn’t kill something.