Urban Immortal Cultivation Supreme

Of course, one can also judge a person's Martial Arts Cultivation through their aura, expressions, and behavior. But this is rather profound, testing one's eyesight and experience, with life experience being the most critical factor.

"Ha ha, even I can't believe it, you've hidden yourself so deeply. If it weren't for this Sensing Crystal, I wouldn't have believed that the so-called good-for-nothing widely rumored in the Zhu Family is actually a peerless genius. It's truly unbelievable." Zi Yu stared intently at Zhu Bufan.

"So you approached me because of this?" Zhu Bufan quickly regained his composure.

"Exactly. A thirteen-year-old Ninth Rank expert, this talent is not only unprecedented in the three great families but even throughout the whole Li Chu Country. It's truly a genius! And you, being such a gifted individual, chose to stay hidden and endure silently, which is indeed admirable." Zi Yu glanced at Zhu Bufan, with a flash of respect in his eyes.

If it were someone of mediocre talent, enduring in silence and struggling to survive would just mark them as pitiable.

But for someone endowed with exceptional talent to bear such undeserved defamation and insults, that is a true ordeal, one that few can endure.

Once someone can endure such mediocrity under external pressures and refine their inner self, it's like a balloon changes under external forces. Even though it unwillingly alters its shape, it also accumulates explosive power, which, once unleashed, can break all shackles.

This is why Zi Yu admired Zhu Bufan; it was hard for him to imagine how long he could survive under such circumstances, perhaps he would have gone mad or committed suicide.

"Even so, what use is there in finding me?" Zhu Bufan asked smilingly.

"To be honest, I haven't fully decided yet, it was a sudden thought when I saw you!" Zi Yu admitted sincerely.

"Oh, do you trust me that much?" Zhu Bufan asked calmly.

"Hehe, after all, I'm still a businessman, and assessing people is a required skill for me. I trust my judgment! Moreover, I firmly believe this: treat others with sincerity, and they will treat me the same!" Zi Yu said earnestly.

Hearing this, Zhu Bufan sneered internally, thinking that such words might deceive a three-year-old child, but trying to fool him was impossible.

Basically, it's still about mutual interests. He and Zi Yu had just met for the first time and could not be said to share heartfelt exchanges; at least not at this moment.

"To show my sincerity, I can tell you that I control the Baihua Chamber of Commerce in Nanli City. I can offer you all the cultivation resources that I can provide!" Zi Yu stated solemnly.

"Oh!" Zhu Bufan raised an eyebrow and asked, "So, what do you need me to do?"

"What can you do now? Just focus on your cultivation," Zi Yu said with a smile.

"Ha ha, truly a businessman, this is indeed an investment!" Zhu Bufan said grinningly.

"Of course, that's because you have the capital to be invested in!" Zi Yu said straightforwardly, not mincing words.

Zhu Bufan was intrigued; this situation seemed to be entirely beneficial to him. Moreover, he held a very good impression of Zi Yu, considering him someone worthy of befriending.

"Since it's our first meeting, I don't have much to offer. Here, take this Sensing Crystal as a gift." Zi Yu placed the Sensing Crystal in front of Zhu Bufan.

Seeing the crystal, Zhu Bufan was truly tempted; the crystal was extremely useful, particularly for his own safety.

"How do I use this?" Zhu Bufan didn't refuse; after all, who would decline a free benefit?

Taking the crystal, Zi Yu explained, "This item is quite mystical. Try infusing some Inner Qi into it."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Bufan did as instructed by channeling a strand of Cold Ice Internal Energy into the Sensing Crystal, and saw ripples forming inside the crystal. A strange notion then entered Zhu Bufan's mind.

Within a radius of ten zhang, the Martial Arts Cultivation of all Postnatal Martial Artists was imprinted fully in Zhu Bufan's mind.

"Fourth Rank!"

This mysterious notion allowed Zhu Bufan to clearly sense that Zi Yu, sitting across from him, also possessed Fourth Rank Cultivation.

Moreover, the radius virtually encompassed the whole Drunk Immortal Tower, and at this mealtime, hundreds of information pieces reflected in Zhu Bufan's mind varied from First to Ninth Rank Martial Artists' Cultivation.

"Amazing!" Zhu Bufan thought inwardly, "With this, unless facing an Innate expert, I can clearly grasp the position of all Martial Artists within ten zhang, giving me an absolute advantage in future confrontations!"

Zhu Bufan suddenly realized the immense value of the Sensing Crystal, hesitating a bit as the item was far more valuable than he had imagined.

Noticing Zhu Bufan's hesitation, Zi Yu smiled lightly and said, "Didn't you say it yourself? This is the investment of a businessman, eyeing a substantial return. That's all there is to it. Besides, even in business, there are times when one might not recover the invested capital. Just don't disappoint me!"

Zhu Bufan grinned and without further hesitation, tucked the Sensing Crystal away, slightly relaxing his wariness toward Zi Yu.

After this exchange, the atmosphere between the two became even more harmonious. They ordered some grilled meat and drank and ate heartily. Zi Yu was inherently conversational, and although Zhu Bufan lacked much experience, he had read extensively. As they discussed everything from wide-ranging topics to other matters, their bond grew closer, quickly addressing each other as brothers.

...

While the two were enjoying their drinks, suddenly, the noise downstairs quieted down.

Zhu Bufan and Zi Yu exchanged glances and pushed open the carved latticework window of their private room.

Looking down into the hall, almost everyone's gaze was focused on the entrance. Zhu Bufan followed their gaze and was momentarily stunned.

Facing the crowd, a group of handsome men and beautiful women walked in.

Leading the group was a woman around seventeen or nineteen, with skin as fair as jade and beauty like the moon, dressed in a snow-white gown holding a bright red whip, exuding immense pride, arrogant like a peacock, with a cold demeanor that seemed to disdain everything.

Behind the girl were three Flower Guardians, also around seventeen or nineteen, dressed in fine clothes and presenting as young talents. One of them Zhu Bufan recognized; it was Zhu Wu, with whom he had major disagreements.

"Wow, that lady is so beautiful! Who is she?"

"You're stunned, right? She's Miss Song from the Song Family. It's said that at the age of ten, she already possessed Fourth Rank strength. With such tremendous talent, she was taken in for cultivation by the clan. She has come back to visit as the New Year approaches!"