Chapter 720 Meet Chu Tian Again - I Became the Rich Second-Generation Villain

The person with a not-so-weak spiritual cultivation isn't anyone else but Chu Tian, the young master of the Seven Star Sect, who was once rejected by Yun Churan. Wang Haoran's Heaven-Opening Tower, an extraordinary cheat device, was snatched from Chu Tian. Back then, Chu Tian had suffered meridian damage, rendering him unable to cultivate, and soon after, the Heaven-Opening Tower was taken from him. However, his protagonist's halo remained, not compromising his status as the main character even after losing the Heaven-Opening Tower. When Wang Haoran left the Seven Star Sect, he communicated with the sect's Grand Elder, instructing him to keep an eye on Chu Tian and report any unusual happenings. Yet, not a single piece of information came from the Grand Elder. Now, Chu Tian possesses considerable spiritual cultivation and appears in the imperial capital. It's evident that the Grand Elder has undoubtedly met a grim fate. To be more precise, the factions in the ancient city, where the Seven Star Sect is located, must now be bowing to the Seven Star Sect's authority. Otherwise, Chu Tian wouldn't have changed his location to come here. Chu Tian's sudden rise must imply that he encountered other great opportunities. With anticipation, Wang Haoran consulted his system to examine Chu Tian. [Protagonist: Chu Tian] [Combat Power Index: 36290 (Ninth Level of Qi Refinement Stage)] [Charm Index: 197] [Protagonist’s Halo: 33267] [Skill (Golden Finger): Primal Chaos Sword (Forged from the chaotic energy at the dawn of time, it is the highest grade innate treasure. Complete fusion with the Primal Chaos Sword can lead to the insight of the Dao Law.) Note: The current fusion progress with the Primal Chaos Sword is 9%. Once the fusion progress reaches 10% or above, it will become undeletable.] The latest information on Chu Tian quickly surfaced in Wang Haoran's mind. Wang Haoran couldn't help but draw a cold breath. Truly befitting a child of fortune, Chu Tian lost the Heaven-Opening Tower only to activate his protagonist's halo and acquire yet another top-grade innate treasure. The level of this Primal Chaos Sword rivals that of the Heaven-Opening Tower and could assist its wielder in achieving harmony with the Dao. Judging purely by the protagonist’s halo, Chu Tian currently has a higher score than Ye Fan did initially. Wang Haoran vaguely recalled that when he first saw Ye Fan, Ye Fan’s protagonist's halo was at 29,000. Chu Tian’s halo previously hovered just above 20,000, and now, after its rise, it has reached an astonishing 33,000. Thus far, Chu Tian is the protagonist with the highest halo value Wang Haoran has ever encountered and the luckiest protagonist currently existing. One innate treasure got snatched away, only to have another one surface. However, Wang Haoran still found this thrilling. Last time, Chu Tian 'gifted' the Heaven-Opening Tower; now, he seems to be 'offering' the Primal Chaos Sword. How could Wang Haoran not be delighted? The progress in the fusion with the Primal Chaos Sword is clearly linked to his cultivation level. Chu Tian currently stands at a 9% fusion level, corresponding with the ninth level of the Qi Refinement stage. If the fusion were to reach 100%, he would then be able to attempt to harmonize with the Dao. But Chu Tian is still far from that stage, having just started the fusion process, with progress only at 9%. This Primal Chaos Sword isn't an artifact that recognizes its master through blood recognition; it requires a gradual fusion. In other words, Wang Haoran could potentially snatch the Primal Chaos Sword for his own use. While Wang Haoran assessed Chu Tian, Chu Tian noticed and gazed back. However, Wang Haoran had transformed to resemble Jiang Yuner's aunt, so Chu Tian couldn't recognize him. As for Wang Haoran's scrutiny, Chu Tian didn't overthink it. His gaze shifted instantly to Jiang Yuner nearby and was momentarily stunned. Seeing this, Wang Haoran sneered internally. It was evident from Chu Tian’s expression that he was taken with Jiang Yuner. Once again, the proven theory of a dog and a meaty bun was upheld. But Wang Haoran ceased to continue observing Chu Tian and instead focused intently on sensing the other people nearby. With Chu Tian in place, it was about time for Liu Sheng Yilang to appear, wasn't it? Wang Haoran carefully scanned the surroundings, making sure not to overlook any individual. Before long, Wang Haoran took note of an inconspicuous man deliberately concealing his cultivation. Through x-ray vision, Wang Haoran immediately detected the compressed state of this man's bones, facial structure, and muscles, making his appearance vastly different from his true form. This was the principle of the secret art of disguise. Wang Haoran had transformed his appearance, seemingly achieving the same result but through fundamentally different means. Wang Haoran's shape-shifting involved temporarily rearranging body cells, including mimicking a person’s aura, achieving a genuine illusion. Only those whose cultivation surpassed Wang Haoran's by a significant margin or possessed unique methods of discernment could detect this. This man was likely Liu Sheng Yilang. Presently, he surveyed Jiang Yuner and Wang Haoran with a covetous glint in his eyes. An involuntary shiver ran down Wang Haoran's spine. Even if Jiang Yuner's aunt was somewhat older, she retained her graceful allure. It was apparent Liu Sheng Yilang sought to indulge in both. Meanwhile, after gazing at Jiang Yuner in a trance, Chu Tian seemed to realize something and snapped out of it, turning his attention toward Liu Sheng Yilang. Chu Tian soon noticed something was amiss with Liu Sheng Yilang. Wang Haoran's illusion could bypass Chu Tian's senses, but Liu Sheng Yilang's disguise fell short, easily seen through by Chu Tian. Wang Haoran, in his guise as Jiang Yuner's aunt, seemed harmless and innocuous. Even under Wang Haoran's examination, Liu Sheng Yilang dismissed any concerns. However, Chu Tian’s attention prompted Liu Sheng Yilang to become more restrained, quickly averting his gaze from Jiang Yuner's side. Jiang Yuner remained oblivious to the surrounding undertones. After arriving at the restaurant, Jiang Yuner asked her 'aunt' what they should eat. Wang Haoran responded absent-mindedly. Shortly after, Chu Tian approached their table. Jiang Yuner's bodyguards moved immediately to intercept the unfamiliar advance. "Hello, I mean no harm," Chu Tian hastily declared. Jiang Yuner wasn't fond of conversing with strangers and looked at her 'aunt' to handle it. "Who are you? Are you Yuner's fan? If you want an autograph, you can have one, but please don't disturb Yuner," Wang Haoran spoke from an 'auntly' perspective. Upon hearing this, Chu Tian quickly deduced the beautiful girl's name was Yuner and secretly thought it sounded delightful. Outwardly he said: "Yes, I'm a fan of Yuner, but I'm not here for an autograph. I came to warn you to stay safe during your travels." Chu Tian meant well, but his words were ambiguous. Wang Haoran, considering the 'aunt's' personality, displayed a look of displeasure and said, "Are you threatening us?" Had it been Jiang Yuner's real aunt there, her words would've likely been similar, as they obviously didn't hold Chu Tian in high regard. When Liu Sheng Yilang makes his move and 'aunt' and Jiang Yuner are in danger, Chu Tian could jump in to rescue them, achieving a heroic and dramatic effect. Simply put, it was all part of the plan. (End of the chapter)