BLOODLINE TEMPERING: Transforming From Worm To Dragon

Chapter 22: Qin Lei Is Absent

"Third Disciple Zigang greets the honorable master." the youth immediately kneeled a knee and delivered his greetings. This youth is none other than Chen Zigang, the one who left Crimson River Town four days ago.

The grand elder reprimanded him, but the look of worry was not seen on Chen Zigang's face.

He had a face full of smiles instead.

After all, he had just arrived here with the grand elder. It was unavoidable for Chen Zigang to have a problem sleeping at night.

Furthermore, from this place alone, it was already twice the size of Chen Manor. And this was just the specially arranged accommodation for the grand elder's third disciple.

He had yet to see his other two senior brothers, but from what the grand elder shared, Chen Zigang knew both older brothers were at the level of Peak Golden Core Layer. All they need is a small push, and they'll likely advance to the realm of the Spiritual Sea Layer.

The Spiritual Sea Layer was already in an unthinkable cultivation realm that far surpasses Chen Zigang's understanding.

Of course, the positive part aside, being the grand elder's third disciple also comes with plenty of pressure. For example, one of them was fiercely glared at when meeting the rest of the disciples, who belonged to other elders.

While being a selected disciple of the elder is considered a blessing to their status, it was different when comparing them to Chen Zigang's status. It was a coveted status that even the second elder of the Tiangang Sword Pavilion would wish for.

This was also why the grand elder made that statement when he gave a token to Chen Zigang.

[With this token, all disciples of Tiangang Sword Pavilion will treat you like their ancestor wherever you go]

The grand elder didn't lie to Chen Zigang or the Chen Family. As long the token of Sword Lord is in Chen Zigang's hand, everyone will be beneath Chen Zigang's authority. He could even order the senior brothers in Golden Core or Spiritual Sea Layer to accompany him wherever he goes.

Still, he has to have sufficient cultivation strength on his own. With the cultivation of the fourth level in the Body Tempering Layer right now, he's a clown in the eyes of other chosen disciples.

Amongst the other elders' disciples, the weakest is at the peak level of the Body Tempering Layer. And there are even two disciples in their first and second levels in the Spiritual Condensation Layer. Of course, most of them had already reached thirteen years old.

"What's wrong with you? Can't sleep?" the grand elder slowly descended to the ground before gently patting Chen Zigang's head. The attention he gave was no different from a father to a child and even more considerate than Chen Tian Peng.

Perhaps, even Chen Tian Peng had not to pat Chen Zigang's head like a father. He could possibly only hug Chen Zigang once or twice when he was just born and before knowing how to walk.

"Yes... Disciple is nervous that I would be a disappointment." Chen Zigang said what was on his mind. After all, the two had been accompanying one another for days, naturally bringing this pair of master and disciple closer.

"What was there to be worried about? Everyone was a loser to start with. Only those that are willing to change could turn their loser status into an overlord." the grand elder said. At the same time, he gently used some Spiritual Energy to make Chen Zigang feel sleepier.

After a while, Chen Zigang falls asleep.

"Men..." the grand elder called.

"Grand elder!" an attendant approached Jian Wuxian and kneeled closely beside him.

"Bring him back into his room and get the Hundred-Tempering Liquid ready for him to soak inside in the morning." the grand elder ordered.

"Subordinate understood." the attendant was slightly shocked by what he heard but dared not to delay his response. He immediately took the disciple back to the room after catching Chen Zigang in both arms.

He was a little jealous of the treatment Chen Zigang had gotten.

If only he could soak inside this Hundred-Tempering Liquid that cost at least a hundred thousand Spiritual Coins for just half an hour...

That way, he might have the chance to advance into the peak level of the Spiritual Condensation Layer.

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Next morning.

Chen Tu had been cultivating throughout the night. But no matter how much he tried, the amount of Spiritual Energy his body could hold only increased by a minuscule amount. If he could store two days' worth of Spiritual Energy before this, then it was around two days and two minutes more now.

The growth was too insignificant, making Chen Tu somewhat panicky.

He felt that something had to be done but was clueless at the same time.

(Would I find the answer if I pay a visit to the Book Pavilion later? I doubt people would be kind enough to guide me unless I pay for their service with Contribution Tokens...)

Chen Tu couldn't make up his mind, but that didn't stop him from doing what he should in the morning. As an illiterate individual, his only option was to open his mouth and ask for guidance.

He could only hope that someone was kind enough to guide him. Or perhaps, he could also ask Qin Lei when seeing the latter in the Spiritual Garden. And without delay, Chen Tu patronized the canteen for a sumptuous breakfast before he went to work.

To his disappointment, Qin Lei didn't turn up today. It was a different representative on duty today. From what he was told, Qin Lei had applied for a few days of leave to initiate closed-door cultivation.

His decision was abrupt, but it made sense. After all, Chen Tu was with Qin Lei when the latter paid for the ten drops of Pure Spiritual Beast Essence.

Looks like Chen Tu won't be working beside the Spiritual Herbs today. Instead of the usual weed removal task, he was assigned to reclaim the farmable land, with half of those reporting to work today.