The Urban Cultivation Grandmaster

Chapter 47: Golden Leopard, the Jin Family’s Adopted Son

Mu Tian’s residence was remote and secluded, far from the Tianjiang Cultivator Academy. Yet, the commotion Mu Tian had caused was simply too great—it had shaken the entire Tianjiang Cultivator Academy to its core. An ancient Wild Ox materialized in broad daylight, its head reaching the heavens and its hooves planted firmly on the earth—majestic as a mountain, a truly awe-inspiring sight! The spiritual energy between heaven and earth seemed to have been summoned by some force, surging madly toward the ancient Wild Ox’s massive ethereal form. In an instant, the astonishing sight of the Wild Ox gulping down spiritual energy was broadcast in three-dimensional real-time before the numerous teachers and students of Tianjiang Cultivator Academy. Students in class, students walking down the hall, students studying in the library, and even a couple making out in a quiet corner—all of them stopped what they were doing at that moment and stared blankly at the scene unfolding before them. Shocking! That was everyone’s first reaction. Even though times had changed drastically and people had grown accustomed to supernatural phenomena, the sight of a massive, shadowy beast spanning the sky and voraciously devouring spiritual energy right before their very eyes still sent shivers down their spines. “That’s the direction of Professor Mu’s residence—it’s a celestial phenomenon caused by his cultivation!” “My goodness, what kind of realm is this! It’s terrifying. It seems Teacher Mu was holding back again in the video—no one knows his true capabilities. He could pull something out at any moment to shock the entire world.” Students rushed to pull out their phones to capture this breathtaking scene and upload it online. In an instant, another massive uproar began to brew across the internet. Many students were particularly moved. Witnessing the ancient Wild Ox striding across the sky and gulping down spiritual energy, they were instantly struck by a profound realization. They immediately sat cross-legged on the ground, quietly absorbing the true essence of this divine beast! Many others instantly gained enlightenment and joined the ranks of those meditating. While some were merely going through the motions or following the crowd, there were also quite a few students who achieved profound insights. From among these students who had gained profound insights, a streak of crimson light drifted from their bodies and floated toward Mu Tian’s residence. Inside Mu Tian’s residence Over this period, Mu Tian had undergone a complete transformation. His cultivation level had not advanced; he remained at the fifth level of the Meridian Condensation Realm. Yet his entire being had undergone a qualitative transformation—an essential evolution, a metamorphosis at the level of life itself. Once, Mu Tian had been nothing more than a mere mortal, but now his body radiated divine brilliance, crystalline and translucent, with boundless power coursing through his flesh and bones—he was now, in every sense, a divine physique! “My cultivation hasn’t increased in the slightest, yet I feel incredibly powerful—my entire body is brimming with strength!” Mu Tian opened his eyes, sensing his completely renewed body. A wondrous sensation rippled through his heart; he felt refreshed and alert, able to perceive even the slightest changes in his surroundings. As sunlight streamed down, a speck of dust drifted toward Mu Tian. Instinctively, he dodged left and right—a spontaneous reaction from his body, without the slightest hint of deliberation. “What incredible alertness!” Mu Tian had a slight aversion to dirt, which is why he instinctively dodged the speck of dust. This was a state of profound sensitivity! A wondrous realm! Mu Tian seemed to have discovered a new source of joy, and, overjoyed, began to explore this entirely new world! The mountainous border region of Huaxia A wealthy young woman dressed in expensive clothes arrived by train at a small border town. On the train platform, a burly, dark-skinned man stood ramrod straight. As the train drew near, his expressionless face showed a slight flicker of emotion, making his already somewhat unattractive features look even more comical. The train came to a stop, and the dark-skinned man began pacing the platform, his gaze darting back and forth between the exits of each car. Soon, a fashionable young woman with meticulous makeup and lavish attire emerged from Car No. 10. Though her looks were nothing special, her skill in dressing made her stand out brilliantly in this small town, drawing everyone’s attention. “Ah Feng!” The dark-skinned man let out an excited, thunderous roar that instantly startled passersby into scrambling out of the way. “Brother Baozi!” This young woman was none other than Golden Phoenix, the heiress of the Jin Martial Arts School in Tianjiang City. In the past, if the man before her had shouted her name so excitedly, she would have felt embarrassed and humiliated, and would surely have turned and walked away. But at that moment, she was deeply moved, as if she had found her rock. The next moment, the Golden Phoenix, sobbing, rushed toward the dark-skinned, burly man and threw herself into his broad, sturdy embrace. Tears streamed down her face as she vented all the grievances weighing on her heart. The Golden Phoenix’s heart was indeed filled with grievance; over the past few days, she felt as though she had fallen from heaven into hell. Back at the Jin household, she had been the apple of everyone’s eye. Throughout the entire Jin family—whether within the main clan or within the martial arts school’s sphere of influence—she was a treasure that everyone held in the palm of their hand, afraid she might melt away. But ever since the Cultivators’ Promotion Association incident, the Golden Phoenix’s idyllic life had been shattered. The idle gossip from her family and the whispered remarks from the martial arts school’s staff deeply hurt the sensitive Golden Phoenix. Although she hadn’t actually heard their conversations, she knew they were blaming her for offending Master Mu, causing great losses to the Jin family and harming everyone’s interests. The Golden Phoenix could have ignored the stares of others, but what truly broke her heart was that even her father—who had always doted on her—began to scold her harshly; the slightest misstep would draw his reprimand. This broke the Golden Phoenix’s heart; she felt as though the whole world had abandoned her. Her mother had left the Golden Phoenix when she was young, so Jin Bo had always doted on his children, indulging their every whim. Now that his attitude had changed so drastically, how could Jin Feng bear it? A few days ago, Mu Tian’s Chuandao spread across the globe, once again making a huge splash. His influence had reached terrifying proportions, and the Jin family—having offended Mu Tian—was now facing pressure from all sides. As the saying goes, “It’s easier to deal with the King of Hell than his minions.” With so many people now eager to curry favor with Mu Tian, the Jin family found itself in a dire predicament. Faced with external pressure, everyone in the family took out their frustration on the Golden Phoenix. This was the final straw, and the Golden Phoenix completely broke down. In her utter despair, the Golden Phoenix thought of her brother—Golden Leopard, her father’s adopted son! The Golden Leopard gently patted the Golden Phoenix’s heaving back as she poured out her heart, recounting all the grievances she’d been holding inside. The Golden Phoenix poured out the entire story to Golden Leopard. As she recounted it, she naturally embellished the details, portraying herself as even more wronged and innocent, while Mu Tian and Lu Yue became a pair of scoundrels who had joined forces to bully her. She described how her relatives and servants at home subjected her to emotional abuse, and how her older brother and elders from the Wei family had also kicked her when she was down... Listening to the Golden Phoenix’s account was truly heartbreaking; the Golden Leopard, who cherished his younger sister dearly, was beside himself with rage! Jin Bao, who had harbored feelings for the noble and proud Golden Phoenix since childhood, was now truly enraged. He clenched his fist, his aura surging like that of a wild beast. “Ah Feng, don’t be sad. Watch as your Brother Bao avenges you!” “No! Brother Bao, Mu Tian now holds an unparalleled status, and his strength is immense. Even Uncle Wei of the Wei family, at the seventh level of the Condensation Vein Realm, isn’t certain of victory. Let’s just forget about it.” “Hmph! Ah Feng, don’t worry. So what if he’s at the seventh level of the Condensation Vein Realm? I can knock him down with one hand and make him kneel before you to apologize. The seventh level? It’s nothing compared to the eighth!” “Ah!!” The Golden Phoenix looked at Brother Baozi with a face full of delight and surprise. Soon after, the two checked into a hotel in the small town. Having found a sense of belonging, the Golden Phoenix felt at ease; she even began to look more favorably upon Brother Baozi, whom she had once looked down on as粗鲁. As her emotions built, the two engaged in an unspeakable act! The next day, the two boarded a train bound for Tianjiang City.