25 Guo Fucheng

Upon arriving home, Chen Tian entered the house. The interior was not illuminated, indicating that everyone was most likely asleep.

Because of his aunt's busy work schedule, she usually goes to bed early. As for Leng Zhiqing and Aria, Chen Tian did not know their whereabouts. Therefore, Chen Tian tiptoed to his room without making any noise so as not to wake anyone up.

As Chen Tian entered his room, he shut the door with utmost care and flicked on the light. While he strolled towards his bed, he happened to catch his reflection in the mirror and realized, "Oh, I completely forgot." He was glad that no one had seen him mess up, and he let out a sigh of relief.

Chen Tian realized that he was still wearing the green robe that Su Bingxin had given him. To avoid being seen, he quickly went to the bathroom.

Since each room in the villa had its own private bathroom, Chen Tian did not need to worry about being seen. After finishing his bath and changing into regular clothes, Chen Tian took a deep breath and sat on the edge of his bed.

Chen Tian had a reason to be happy today, as he was able to return to both the cultivation world and Earth, which granted him the opportunity to stay with his loved ones. However, as he pondered, his expression turned serious.

Chen Tian was contemplating how to embark on his cultivation journey. In order to reach the Qi Refinement Realm, he must first learn a cultivation technique.

But he was in a tough spot because he had to choose the right cultivation technique that would guarantee his success. He did not want to invest his time and resources in a technique that would not benefit him in the long run. Chen Tian was aware that any of the techniques that he had were of a high level and required a lot of Qi and resources.

Earth and Tevat won't be able to give him the resources he needs to learn any of the techniques that he had.

"What should I use?" Chen Tian pondered, "Something that could accelerate my cultivation... " As he reminisced about an old acquaintance, a grin gradually appeared on his face.

…..

"Hey, Chen Tian!" A man called out to him.

The man was incredibly attractive, with chiseled features and a strong jawline that gave him a very manly appearance. His piercing eyes gave off an air of confidence and charm, and his long, black hair, which was well-kept, added to his impeccable style. He had an air of class and charm that made people look at him when he walked by and made a lasting impression on everyone he met.

With just a glance, he could make many women feel weak in the knees, and his deep, resonant voice only enhanced his appeal. It is no surprise that he has earned a reputation for being a heartbreaker.

His name is Guo Fucheng, and he was Chen Tian's friend before Chen Tian became one of the strongest cultivators.

Guo Fucheng was known to be a charming person, but he was also a troublemaker who often got himself into tough situations. Fortunately, Chen Tian had always been there to assist him in getting out of trouble.

"Guo Fucheng, stop bothering me. I am trying to focus on my cultivation," said Chen Tian.

"Come on, Tian, let's go. We'll have lots of fun," urged Guo Fucheng.

"Huh? Fun? Guo Fucheng, do you think I'm foolish? I've known you for over 10,000 years. You just want to flirt with girls," retorted Chen Tian.

Guo Fucheng quickly responded, "No, of course not. I would never do that."

"…" Chen Tian looked at Guo Fucheng skeptically, unsure if he could trust his words.

Chen Tian remembered the times when Guo Fucheng used to flirt with every girl they met, causing trouble for them.

"Yeah, I can't trust you. I'm leaving"

"Wait, Tian. Ok, I admit it. I lied. But listen, there might be some beautiful girls at the party tonight. I really want to see them." Guo Fucheng said, attempting to coax his friend Chen Tian, who appeared visibly upset with him.

But Chen Tian wasn't persuaded and decided to leave because he didn't want to be associated with Guo Fucheng's reckless behavior any longer.

"I am leaving."

"No!!" Guo Fucheng tried to stop Chen Tian from leaving, but Chen Tian was determined to leave.

He knew that staying with Guo Fucheng would only lead to more trouble.

"I will do anything you want, please, I beg you, brother!" Guo Fucheng begged Chen Tian not to leave.

"Anything?" Chen Tian paused and looked at Guo Fucheng with suspicion, wondering what kind of deal he was willing to make.

"Really? Anything?" Chen Tian repeated, considering what kind of bargain he could strike with Guo Fucheng. Guo Fucheng's voice was filled with desperation as he said he would do anything to get Chen Tian to change his mind.

"Y-yes!" Guo Fucheng's voice was shaking as he spoke, but his mind was made up. He had to convince Chen Tian to go with him.

"Heheh~" Chen Tian started laughing, which made Guo Fucheng feel uneasy. However, Chen Tian's laughter soon turned into a smile as he agreed to go with Guo Fucheng on his party.

"Okay, I will go."

"Haha, I knew Brother Tian would understand me. Come on, let's leave quickly. The party is starting in one month. We need to leave now if we want to arrive on time."

Chen Tian was taken aback by the news. He hadn't realized they needed to leave so early in order to arrive on time.

"Guo Fucheng, where is the party?" Chen Tian couldn't help but ask.

"If I recall correctly, it's in Fengshen City," replied Guo Fucheng.

"Fengshen City? Isn't it located in the Nine Heavens and far away, meaning it will take us a long time to get there?"

"That's precisely why we need to leave now. Come on, brother, let's go."

"Ughh, alright," said Chen Tian, and without any further delay, he and Guo Fucheng hurried off to Fengshen City to attend the party.

....

'I remember that time when Guo Fucheng caused a major problem for us. That guy tried to sleep with someone else's wife. ' Chen Tian laughed and shook his head as he recalled the incident. "Yeah, that was a crazy night," he added.

Even though Guo Fucheng had a questionable reputation, he was a loyal friend who had helped Chen Tian many times.

'However, I received excellent compensation from him on that day. I requested that he share with me his ancient cultivation technique, which was written in a language not easily comprehensible to all in the god domain and thus of no use to him.'

'After years of studying the technique and attempting to unlock its secrets, I finally succeeded.

If Guo Fucheng had been alive to see it, he would have been pleased. Unfortunately, he had passed away in an earlier era before I did,' remarked Chen Tian in a sorrowful tone.

'This is it. I'll use that technique. It should be the perfect technique for my situation right now." Chen Tian decided with confidence on a technique that he thought would work well for him right now.

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