Tribulation of Myriad Races

Chapter 1308: Su Yu’s Inheritance (2)

“You taught him for a year?” Long Wuyou replied with a shout, “Nonsense! Su Yu’s teacher is Bai…Bai Feng! That’s the name, right? It’s not you!”

Liu Hong laughed and explained, “The dragons must not be familiar with the education system of humanity. Bai Feng is merely one of his many teachers. I was the head instructor for Su Yu’s batch. Bai Feng and Martial Uncle Liu were not the only ones who had taught him before. Strictly speaking, I am his proper teacher officially. Based on the system of the dragon race, you can call me his practical teacher and Bai Feng his nominal teacher. I was the one who had actually taught him.”

This was too confusing for Long Wuyou. Why was the education system of the humans so weird? In all the other races, the relationship between a student and a teacher was a lot more straightforward.

However, he wasn’t completely clueless about the human race. He also knew that Su Yu was the student of both Bai Feng and Liu Wenyan. At the same time, Liu Wenyan was also Bai Feng”s martial uncle. In any case, the humans did not seem to enjoy following the proper hierarchy most of the time. He did not say more about the system since he knew too little about it.

Rather, he said curiously, “Why had Su Yu never spoken of you before?”

Liu Hong laughed, “Brother Wuyou, are you aware that the teacher Su Yu respects the most is not Liu Wenyan, but someone called Zhao Li instead? Do you know that name?”

“That…”

“Zhao Li, the person who had taught Su Yu the Soul Expanding Hammer and the art of weaponsmithing. But you don’t know this. That’s simply because you’re not close enough to Su Yu. Nobody will spend all their time reciting the names of everyone they respect and love, right? You’re not his friend. Why should he tell you anything?”

True.

Even Topsoil Spirit nodded. He said, “Since you’re calling yourself his teacher, what did you teach him?”

“War God Art, Skybreak Technique—”

“Aren’t those the common cultivation methods widely spread in the Human Realm?”

Liu Hong smiled and said, “Yes. In that case, tell me what Liu Wenyan taught him. The foundations are everything. We’re wasting time here. If you’re not killing me, can you tell me the way to Grandstar City?”

Topsoil Spirit studied Liu Hong thoughtfully. A teacher of Su Yu. A member of the multiple character faction. Interesting. He had interacted with Su Yu several times before, but he had not been able to converse much with Su Yu. In truth, very few people had conversed much with Su Yu apart from the few individuals who were actually close to him.

Topsoil Spirit had always been curious about Su Yu. And now, one of Su Yu’s teachers was right in front of him. He found this incredibly interesting, even if this might be a lie.

He said, “Grandstar City is quite far away. Since you’re an expert of the multiple character faction, are you interested in a spar? Don’t worry, I only wish to compare notes and experience the strength of the multiple character faction. I mean nothing else. The multiple character faction has such a big fame, but its members are too rare. It’s not every day we get a chance to witness a multiple character faction member in action.”

“Comparing notes?”

With a smile by Liu Hong, a tiny sword shot out and cut space itself apart. Topsoil Spirit vanished with a flicker before returning in the form of a massive wave. The air shook and warped as the two clashed.

The moment Liu Hong drew his blade, he had vanished. Thus, the wave was not able to strike anything but air. When Topsoil Spirit reappeared, a tiny and transparent sword reappeared before slicing the watery body of Topsoil Spirit into two.

The body turned into regular water as another Topsoil Spirit appeared behind Liu Hong. Liu Hong merely smiled as his body shattered into pieces. This body of his was merely an illusion.

In the blink of an eye, the two had exchanged dozens of moves. When Topsoil Spirit moved forth to attack again, Liu Hong withdrew and sighed, “I’m done. I’m not your match. The gap between us is too big.”

With an amazed look in his eyes, Topsoil Spirit said, “So this is the so-called character technique of the multiple character faction. How impressive. Yours is a lot more exquisite than the one that brutish Su Yu is using. I fought that brute once. He seemed to know nothing except attacking with that hammer of his.”

His fight with Liu Hong was short yet it felt magical. All sorts of character abilities were utilized by Liu Hong, yet each of them was incredibly imperceptible. If it wasn’t for the fact that his cultivation level was five stages higher, the fight would have been much more difficult for him. Liu Hong was telling the truth. He was a multiple character cultivator.

“Friend, are you trying to enter the Luminous Domain Mansion as well?”

“Yeah.”

Topsoil Spirit’s eyes flickered as he smiled and asked, “Are you entering with Su Yu?”

Liu Hong replied without a change in expression, “No. I know the myriad races are trying to target that student of mine. I won’t be going with him since that will only drag him down. I’ll be operating independently.”

Topsoil Spirit smiled, “I hope you don’t misunderstand my question. Even if the myriad races are planning something against Su Yu, that’s not something I can get involved in. I can see that you are young yet strong. You’re very talented. If fate allows it, perhaps we can work together in the Luminous Domain Mansion. That’s not a place where strength rules supreme. Luck and talent can be very important as well.”

“Is that so?”

Liu Hong said, “I’ve never been there so I know very little about that place. I’m not against this, but first, I need to get a slot from Su Yu. If there’s nothing else, I’ll be taking my leave.”

Topsoil Spirit smiled, “Sure.”

With a casual wave of his hand, he sent a faint ray of light toward Liu Hong’s body. Noticing that, Liu Hong frowned and washed over his body with his source qi before inspecting his body with his characters. He wasn’t able to find anything, so he could only shoot Topsoil Spirit a suspicious glance before leaving after cupping his fists at the two.

When he was further away from the two, he burned his entire body while muttering, “Nothing at all? How odd.”

***

Not far away, Topsoil Spirit smiled. Could Liu Hong find it?

He would be quite impressed if Liu Hong was capable of that.

Beside him, Long Wuyou sneered and said, “All these schemes and tricks are nothing before the great dao. What’s the point of monitoring him?”

“I’m merely curious.” Topsoil Spirit said, “I wonder what his goal is. I have never heard about him being a member of the multiple character faction. This is too odd. Since he’s heading to Grandstar City, I can investigate the city through him.”

Long Wuyou snorted again, but soon, he said, “Give me one of your five elemental worms. I am curious as well.”

Topsoil Spirit laughed in amusement before tossing a yellow worm over. With the worm in hand, Long Wuyou was able to constantly monitor Liu Hong and his surroundings.

After burning and scanning his body with his willpower and characters, Liu Hong exhaled in relief and muttered, “Looks like I was too suspicious. If they meant me harm, I wouldn’t have been able to leave. I guess they are too scared of Su Yu to do anything.”

His lips arched into a smile as he continued, “Su Yu’s name sure is effective. They actually bought the story. Hehehe.”

Anger bubbled in Long Wuyou. How dare the human fool him?

Beside him, Topsoil Spirit laughed and said, “Stay calm. It doesn’t matter. I want to see if he’s really looking for Su Yu.”

***

Nothing else happened. Liu Hong started flying silently in Grandstar City’s direction.

After some time, a white mask appeared in front of him. The white mask coldly said, “We meet again, Liu Hong.”

Liu Hong asked, “Friend, you have been stopping me a lot recently. Just what are you trying to do?”

“Business.”

The white mask said, “Friend, I am the only person aware of this information. The Heavenly Hunt Pavilion is very generous when conducting business. Why are you refusing to deal with me? Do you disagree with the price?”

“What nonsense are you saying? I don’t understand.” Liu Hong said, “Stop bothering me. I’m on my way to meet Su Yu. Don’t force me to tell Su Yu about you. I will be fine, but you will be dead. Su Yu hates it when others try to take advantage of him.”

At that, the white mask started releasing his aura.

Liu Hong said, “Are you trying to silence me? You won’t get what you want even if you kill me.”

The white mask said, “What’s the point, Liu Hong? You have been doing all this for the sake of cultivation resources. You might have enough to reach the Mountainsea Realm, but what about the Sunmoon Realm? A hundred drops of sunmoon profound yellow liquid. If that’s not enough, I can add thirty-five elemental fruits as well…”

“Heh.”

Liu Hong sneered, “You must be dreaming. Furthermore, this thing only works for a human. It will be useless for you anyway.”

The white mask asked in annoyance, “Are you sure? Why did I hear that everyone can cultivate this art regardless of race? The Five Elemental Art is a secret art from the ancient past…”

Topsoil Spirit’s heart skipped a beat.

Liu Hong coldly said, “Secret art of the ancient past? I don’t know about that. I only know that if I leak it, Su Yu will kill me. I don’t know where you heard this, but it’s not true. I don’t have what you want.”

“Liu Hong, why must you be so stubborn? You had a secret agreement with Bai Feng to nurture Su Yu. He was too ignorant due to his youth so ,he ended up handing it to Bai Feng. You managed to steal it, but do you believe that nobody knows about what you did?”

Liu Hong’s expression turned solemn as he asked, “Have you been…monitoring Bai Feng all along? I doubt the pavilion has been monitoring me. I’m not that important.”

“Since you can guess that much, you should understand that we won’t offer to deal with you without full confidence. Liu Hong, the Five Elemental Art is not something anyone can have. You better sell it to us or calamity will befall you because of this art.”

Liu Hong’s expression changed slightly. He said, “Calamity? I’ll return it to Su Yu and the calamity will be gone. I might not be his teacher, but I helped him a lot in secret. I helped him escape the assassination of the single character faction. I helped him escape Great Xia. I even helped him gather all those resources. I only stole it out of anger that Bai Feng refused to share. I never intended to go against Su Yu. I only need to return it to him. He won’t do anything to me.”

“Stubborn fool.” The white mask shook his head, “If you don’t agree to deal before you reach Grandstar City…you will regret your choice. At the time, I won’t be the one you need to face. We have people capable of searching memories in the pavilion.”

“Is this a threat?” Liu Hong sneered, “You are free to try. Do you think I’m completely unprepared against all threats? You might have succeeded if you had captured me when we first met. But now…come. Search my memories. I dare you.”

“Just what do you want for it?”

Liu Hong said, “What do I want? A lot. A hundred five elemental fruits. Three hundred drops of sunmoon profound yellow liquid. Five hundred strands of heavenearth profound light.”

“You’re dreaming.”

“In that case, forget the deal.”

Liu Hong walked around the white mask. The white mask stared at him coldly for a long while before saying, “I will return. Liu Hong, you have nothing in the ancient city. You are not a selfless person. You are selfish. You will do anything to benefit yourself. Don’t pretend otherwise.”

Liu Hong did not spare the white mask a glance as he said, “Who are you to criticize me? Blame yourself for being too stingy with your price.”

“I’ll make an application for what you want. Do slow down your pace. I believe you don’t intend to really seek death in the ancient city.”

With that, the white mask vanished.