Cheng Weishan's eyes lit up.
Although the Destiny Bone test couldn't determine his identity and background, it could determine his Destiny Bone Level. As long as the level wasn't high, there was nothing to fear, and he wouldn't have a significant background.
On the other hand, if his Destiny Bone Level was very high, then he would have no choice but to bow in submission.
At this thought, Cheng Weishan stared intently at Lu Chao's back, then activated his Heavenly Destiny Bone and all the True Qi in his body... BOOM!
He instantly enveloped Lu Chao. His True Qi at the Postnatal Eighth Layer was far beyond what Lu Chao could currently resist.
The Cheng Family didn't have any tools for testing Destiny Bones, but he, Cheng Weishan, possessed a Profound Bone.
As long as the country bumpkin's Heavenly Destiny Bone was a higher grade than his own, Cheng Weishan would feel his own Heavenly Destiny Bone being suppressed. He could then confirm that the country bumpkin had at least an Earth Bone, which was above a Profound Bone, or perhaps even… a Heavenly Bone!
VMM...
The moment Cheng Weishan's True Qi enveloped Lu Chao, a chilling, hellish aura erupted from Lu Chao's body, instantly repelling Cheng Weishan's power.
Instantly, Cheng Weishan's eyes widened as he stared at Lu Chao in disbelief.
At the same time, Cheng Chugong and Cheng Chuyan exchanged glances. They couldn't help but shudder from Lu Chao's chilling aura.
Cheng Chuming, however, asked weakly, "Father, how is it?"
His eyes held a hint of anticipation. His personality was too soft and weak for him to dare defy his father. 'It would be great if this country bumpkin possessed a powerful talent,' he thought. 'Then my daughter wouldn't have to suffer anymore.'
Under Cheng Chuming's expectant gaze, Cheng Weishan suddenly grinned. "A Life-taking Bone, Profound Tier!"
As his voice fell, the look in Cheng Chuming's eyes froze.
Cheng Chugong and Cheng Chuyan's jaws dropped...
Then, Cheng Chugong spoke up. "A Life-taking Bone, of all things! HAHA... Then there's nothing to worry about. Even if he comes from a great family, he's just a piece of trash who was kicked out."
Cheng Chuyan grinned, cursing under her breath...
"Damn mutt, stop putting on airs. Turns out you just have a wretched Life-taking Bone."
Cheng Chuming staggered back a few steps, a look of immense pain on his face.
Just then, Cheng Chuyan asked again, "Father, can I break his dog legs now to get revenge for Gai'zi?"
Shrugging, Cheng Weishan said nonchalantly, "Do as you please. Just don't kill him; we still need to hold the wedding."
This was the fate of a Life-taking Bone. In this Heavenly Destiny World, someone with a Life-taking Bone had no status whatsoever. You could kill them if you felt like it.
Even a so-called Saint of Justice wouldn't utter a single word of pity for them.
Those born with a Life-taking Bone were symbols of misfortune. It was common for great families to kill children born with them outright. Simply casting them out of the family was considered an act of kindness.
In the eyes of Cheng Weishan and the others, Lu Chao had become something lower than a pig or a dog.
However, just as Cheng Chuyan was about to make her move...
Cheng Yunsu suddenly stepped in front of Lu Chao. "Touch him, and see if I don't make it impossible for you to answer to Wu Xin."
She had heard their entire conversation crystal clear.
She was also well aware of Lu Chao's Life-taking Bone, because the Fire Phoenix Divine Emperor had told her about it.
In response, Cheng Chuyan advanced step by step, a sinister smile playing on her lips. "You little bitch, what else can you do?"
"I... can die."
Cheng Yunsu squeezed the three words through her teeth, her voice firm as steel.
Instantly, Cheng Chuyan froze in her tracks, and Cheng Weishan's expression shifted slightly.
Cheng Yunsu gave a bitter laugh, then said again, enunciating each word, "Anyone who ended up in my current state would have no reason to live. Do you really think I'm afraid of death?"
Behind her, Lu Chao remained silent, simply gazing at Cheng Yunsu's determined silhouette with deep affection.
The desire to protect her grew even stronger in his heart.
Cheng Weishan frowned. "Fine, fine, fine. As long as you obediently accept our arrangements for the wedding, we won't touch you for now."
If Cheng Yunsu killed herself, the wedding would be impossible, and Young Miss Wu Xin would take her anger out on the Cheng Family.
Cheng Yunsu bit her lip and replied, "Fine. You can make the arrangements."
'I have no choice but to agree,' she thought. 'Lu Chao is only at the Qi Gathering Ninth Layer; he can't defeat anyone here.'
"Excellent. But before that, this boy with the Life-taking Bone must be locked up."
Before Cheng Yunsu could reply, Cheng Weishan gave a stern command. "Chugong, Chuyan, take this boy to the dungeons."
'Of course I won't let Lu Chao move about freely,' he thought. 'What if he runs away?'
This time, he wasn't being locked in the woodshed, but in the Cheng Mansion's dungeons.
At Cheng Weishan's command, Cheng Chugong and Cheng Chuyan flickered into motion, sandwiching Lu Chao between them. In the process, they also knocked Cheng Yunsu back several steps...
Cheng Yunsu's face fell, and she started to say something else.
But Lu Chao cut her off. "Don't worry, Xiao Su'er. I'll be fine."
With that, he looked at Cheng Chugong, whose hand was already on his shoulder, and said mockingly, "It's best not to touch me. You never know, my bad luck might be contagious."
"Ah..."
Cheng Chugong cried out and snatched his hand back, looking terrified.
There were many strange legends about the Life-taking Bone, each one more terrifying than the last. For a moment, Cheng Chugong's blood ran cold.
As for Cheng Chuyan, she was even more afraid to touch Lu Chao.
And so, Lu Chao looked back at Cheng Yunsu. "Don't worry. I'll come for you soon. I'll be able to heal you soon."
After speaking, Lu Chao averted his gaze and strode forward.
Perhaps it was because of the pressure from Cheng Weishan's True Qi just now, or perhaps it was from finally seeing Cheng Yunsu again, but the True Qi in his body suddenly surged, reaching the very peak of the Qi Gathering Ninth Layer.
Within two days, he would be able to break through and become a Postnatal Martial Artist.