Cultivation System: Stronger with Age
Chapter 72 - 59: The Choice of the Spiritual Beast, The Big Seller of Three Hundred Forehead Scales (Subscription Requested)

Chapter 72: Chapter 59: The Choice of the Spiritual Beast, The Big Seller of Three Hundred Forehead Scales (Subscription Requested)

Lin Xuankong couldn’t help but look up at Jiang Yuran. Since you’re asking me to investigate myself, I won’t hold back!

He stared at Jiang Yuran and said, "Since the Chief Steward values me so much, I, Xuankong, will definitely uncover that hidden genius!"

This matter is too simple. Isn’t it just a matter of me revealing myself!

The Charming Chief Steward was known for being carefree and always kept her word. So, what reward should I ask for in two or three months? Lin Xuankong pondered.

Jiang Yuran saw the determination in his eyes and his apparent confidence in uncovering the hidden genius, which made her smile.

Lin Xuankong thought for a moment and said, "But, Chief Steward, have you considered this? Since he’s hiding, he certainly doesn’t want his identity to be discovered. So, it’s better not to assign too many people to this investigation."

Jiang Yuran smiled brightly. "I only want you to investigate him secretly; I haven’t assigned anyone else. Besides, it’s not necessary to expose his identity to everyone! You investigate quietly. When you have results, remember not to alert him. Just quietly inform me alone, and I have my ways to win him over!

"Since he wants to remain hidden, I naturally won’t expose him and cause unnecessary trouble. Today, I told everyone not to discuss this matter and to keep it a secret for this very reason!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Xuankong looked at Jiang Yuran again. The Charming Chief Steward’s approach and intentions are very much to my liking. It seems that once I grow stronger and have the means to protect myself, I might not need to hide this from Ma Jiang and her after all!

As for her promise of ’ask for anything’... I’ll go back and think it over carefully!

「In the blink of an eye, another dozen or so days passed.」

During these days, the spirit and energy of the Yin Talisman Sect Members had completely transformed.

Although Jiang Yuran had strictly forbidden the Stewards, Grand Chief Stewards, and others aware of the situation from leaking the news about a "monstrous genius" appearing in the Sect, this didn’t stop them from having extremely optimistic expectations for the Sect’s future!

Whispers even suggested that the Sect Leader of the Yin Talisman Sect had personally visited Great Marsh Hall to confirm that the second trace was indeed Soul-Extinction Celestial Thunder...

These days, whenever the Stewards and Grand Chief Stewards gathered, their most discussed topic was: who exactly *is* that genius?

Moreover, all Stewards and Grand Chief Stewards seemed to be invigorated, tackling their duties with immense passion, practically bustling about with a whirlwind at their heels!

Meanwhile, Lin Xuankong, the cause of all these changes in the Yin Talisman Sect, spent his days immersed in Cultivation.

His progress in the Pine Skill and Yin Talisman Technique advanced steadily and rapidly, bringing him closer to his set Cultivation goals.

[Pine Crane Longevity Technique: Entering the Hall 89/300]

The Pine Crane Longevity Technique was very close to the Mid-grade of Entering the Hall. Lin Xuankong’s Explosive Power was also rapidly increasing, and his Transcendence Realm was on the verge of reaching the Mid-grade of the Third Layer.

The increase in his Explosive Power and the terrifying enhancement of his Thunder Technique’s might made Lin Xuankong absolutely certain that the current him could defeat the him from twenty days ago with utmost ease!

Additionally, his stats were:

[Lin Xuankong: Remaining Lifespan 46 years and 18 days]

[Perfect Qi Blood: 2,408/100,000]

After consuming three Turtle-Poria Elixirs, his Lifespan had increased by nearly nine years—a full nine years!

His Qi Blood Amount was also increasing rapidly each day...

2,408 points of Qi and Blood Reserves... With such a terrifying Qi Blood Amount, activating Divine Thunder would be like being a humanoid, permanent high-voltage power plant!

「During this time,」

Lii Xiaolan, apart from her Cultivation, spent her days tinkering with those Evil Lizard Essence Blood Pearls.

According to her, the Huang Family’s eldest young miss had already taught her how to cultivate Spiritual Beasts. Once she finished processing those Evil Lizard Essence Blood Pearls, she could start selecting Exotic Beasts and look for suitable targets to nurture!

This filled Lin Xuankong with anticipation.

He had been quite envious of Zhao Yufei’s Dragon Blood Treasure Dog back then. Which man wouldn’t like to have a loyal and majestic beast by his side! An old man regaining his youthful passion, holding a yellow beast on the left and a blue one on the right!

Once nurtured, Spiritual Beasts would be in tune with their owner’s thoughts and extremely loyal. It was said that with abundant resources, Spiritual Beasts grew remarkably fast, much faster than ordinary Martial Cultivators!

Moreover, Spiritual Beasts could fight Martial Cultivators of the same Realm, and some special Exotic Beasts even possessed powerful Abnormal Techniques, allowing them to easily defeat opponents of the Same Tier!

I wonder what kind of Exotic Beast the Young Lady will ultimately help me choose, and what kind of Spiritual Beast she’ll nurture! An enormous Dragon Blood Fierce Dog bigger than an ox? A Divine Eagle that travels ten thousand miles in a day? An Exotic Spirit Cat that can slay Same Tier Martial Artists? A fish as beautiful as a fairy?

It’s a pity the Young Lady has been so secretive these past few days, never telling me her plans. She’s just teasing me so blatantly... It seems I’ll have to order fewer dishes at meals these days...

「One day, early morning,」

After finishing his Cultivation, a high-spirited Lin Xuankong had just arrived at the entrance of the Cow and Horse Street stronghold when he suddenly saw a Martial Cultivator hopping towards him from the street entrance on a single right leg. It was Steward Han Lu, who was at the Early Stage of the Second Layer.

What surprised Lin Xuankong, however, was that Steward Han Lu had originally broken his right leg, which was why he often hopped around. How come his right leg is healed now, but his left leg is broken?

It was said that when Chief Steward Jiang treated Gu Beicheng with Marsh Python Gall, she had also given Han Lu a bit of the gall, so his right leg should have healed long ago! So who broke his left leg now?

"What happened, Steward Han?" Lin Xuankong greeted him, somewhat puzzled.