2022-11-15 01:31:38"Coming over to your tree? Unless you're away, who can come here? This shitty restriction itself already kicked everyone below Golden Core Layer away." said Elder Wei Xuan. It could also stop him from approaching if he hasn't reached the realm of a Golden Core Cultivator.
"But that kid did. Effortlessly." Elder Mang said.
"What did you say?" Elder Wei Xuan missed that reply. Even if he didn't, it was just too hard to believe.
"Do you think that I am the one that approaches that brat? He was the one that came through my barrier and spoke to me. Or else, who do I rely upon to get some wine?" Elder Mang gave a squinted look while replying.
He appeared to be slightly dissatisfied with Elder Wei and the rest. But no matter how unhappy he seemed, Elder Mang didn't touch anything sensitive about his stay on this tree.
"That's impossible! He's merely a second-level Body Tempering brat. Did he have some secret treasure on him? Or maybe, refined plenty of Pure Spiritual Beast Essence from a young age?" Elder Wei Xuan guessed.
He could, but he didn't want to believe it.
"Look at your attitude full of denial... You're still the same stubborn old fool as before, Old Wei. Would you even believe your own words?" Elder Mang laughed at his friend. If he wasn't the one around when Chen Tu approached, would he be laughing now?
Perhaps, he would be as amazed as Elder Wei Xuan.
Aside of capable of affording the cost, it was hard to believe that a child could refine so much Pure Spiritual Beast Essence at the tender age of ten. Furthermore, to a certain extent, evolving to a physique comparable to Spiritual Creature?
Even if someone existed, this possibility could only be applied to those born into a royal family or some top-tier superpower. It was almost impossible, except for those with such a background.
Of course, the two elders won't successfully guess the reason behind Chen Tu's abnormality. At the same time, even Chen Tu had no clue about the oddness of his body.
Perhaps, Chen Tu is the only one capable of doing so in this world, thanks to his unique physique.
"In that case... Can I assume that you're taking him in as an Official Disciple of your Array Study?" Elder Wei asked. Even if the others heard their conversation, they would ignore it because there's no such thing as an Array Department here in Blood Refining Grotto.
"Pei!" Elder Mang quickly rejected the idea. But at the same time, he denied the fact Elder Wei had seen through him.
"Disciple? This brat is too stupid. Let's see how he will grow after a year. It wouldn't be too late even if I accepted him next year." replied Elder Mang. He sounded unsatisfied, but that's because he was too proud to admit it.
If he really accepted Chen Tu as his only disciple, won't he regret his choice later if Chen Tu turned out to be a stupid fool?
After all, this elder had no disciple under his tutelage! If the only disciple he took turned out to be a simple-minded brat, he would be the laughingstock among the elders!
This explains why he made fun of Chen Tu on their first three occasions. Except for trying to glimpse the secret behind Chen Tu, he's also trying to test Chen Tu on his patience, commonsense, and attitude.
While Chen Tu passed his test perfectly, there's no doubt this brat is a complete idiot. And since he would be the elder's first Official Disciple, he can only be harsher and stricter.
"I see... I see..." Elder Wei nodded in approval. But then, his lips curved upward.
"In that case... Take your turn. That kid already agreed to follow my tutelage. I also wanted to see if he was a smart rabbit or a stupid hare." Elder Wei added. He appeared to be quite satisfied because he finally had the opportunity to make fun of Elder Mang.
"Old Wei! You a**hole!" Elder Mang finally realized the intention behind Elder Wei's visit. He didn't come here out of curiosity but to provoke him! After knowing each other for so many years, this stupid alchemy nerd is still that hateful!
While there's no such thing as a disciple aren't allowed to follow the tutelage of two elders, which elder here is willing to share their disciple? Furthermore, if Chen Tu had two elders' support behind him, wouldn't he become the next overlord in the Outer Grotto?
Obviously, nobody would allow that to happen! But at the same time, that doesn't mean they'll give up either!
What a dilemma, Ah!!!
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"Senior brother!" Chen Tu called out to Qin Lei when he came to the Spiritual Garden. Among the twenty-five names, Chen Tu was the twenty-third person to arrive. Although he wasn't late, it was considered quite late for the rest.
They waited a little more and started when all twenty-five disciples were here. The twenty-five people here followed a senior closely as they headed toward where the Burial Roots were planted.
Although the Spiritual Herb here is known as Burial Roots, it wasn't associated with any creepy essences here. The herb itself was a deviation from the Ginseng Plant Family.
Unlike the latter's medicinal efficacy, the Burial Root's popularity lies in its harmonizing effect.
From available records, there are over a hundred recipes available simply for refining a Spiritual Replenishing Pill. But the one with Burial Roots as the supplementary ingredient is the most popular one over the rest.
Of course, it's also thanks to their availability in the market.
"Alright. I will now show everyone here how to harvest the Burial Root properly. Those who already know how shall guide the rest." said the senior.
He then shows everyone how to decide which herb is ready for harvest and which is yet to mature. The lesson continued by digging the herb nicely without leaving too many wounds on the root.
Although this Burial Root is considered a part of the Ginseng family tree, its growing method was similar to ginger. The root burrowed deeply into the soil, with only a stem connecting them.
"Alright. I hope everyone remembered the process. Prepare to move out and I wish everyone here good luck!" said the senior.
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