Chapter 115: Chapter 92: Tempering Force Like a Whip
That Zhang Xuan, he seemed to be just like that!
He had heard about the First-grade Yuan Pool and the Holy-grade Source Pool, which could absorb hundreds of Heavenly Mandate Vitality streams, but to absorb tens of thousands at once, even transforming his own horse into a Primordial Beast…
This was indeed the first time he had heard of such a thing!
Could it be… that guy was the so-called “Mandate Chaos Master” mentioned by the others?
It couldn’t be such a coincidence, could it?
“Should I report him?”
Just as the thought crossed his mind and he was about to speak out, Liu Tianzheng’s fist suddenly clenched tight. “No! Mingyue is still his student at the moment. If this guy really has issues, Yue’er will definitely be taken away… If that happens, our entire clan will be implicated! The most crucial thing is whether or not he is actually one, which still needs to be determined…”
Thinking of this, he couldn’t help but ask, “Do you know… besides these, are there any other characteristics?”
Xu Xin said, “I don’t know much else specifically, but it’s said that these people have ferocious faces and are extremely vicious, recognizable at a glance. However, they are too rare; in the entire Source World, over countless years, only one or two have appeared. Not just me, even Lord Ling doesn’t have detailed knowledge; he also learned some information from the records…”
Liu Tianzheng breathed a sigh of relief.
The Source World was vast and endless, and the Han Yuan Dynasty where he resided was just a drop in the ocean. Such a huge place had only seen one or two such individuals over countless years; it wouldn’t be so coincidental for him to encounter one!
He should not be so unlucky.
Talking like this, that Zhang Xuan was probably just using some special methods to absorb a few more Heavenly Mandate Vitality streams. He was likely not the rare Mandate Chaos Master.
After all, he seemed quite amiable and handsome, not like someone vicious and evil.
“What is it? Does Baiyan City really have one?”
Seeing his unusual expression, Xu Xin looked over in confusion.
“That’s not the case. I was just thinking about my daughter Liu Mingyue. During this Source Pool evaluation, she absorbed 24 Heavenly Mandate Vitality streams. Her talent is quite good. I wonder if she has the chance to become a Life Guardian like you…”
Liu Tianzheng gave an embarrassed smile and hurriedly changed the subject.
“24 streams? For a Fifth Grade Source Pool, that’s quite good. Which grade of the Furnace was ignited?” Xu Xin looked over.
Liu Tianzheng replied, “With the help of the Lingyun Beast’s blood essence, she fortuitously ignited the Peak of Pinnacle!”
Xu Xin’s eyes lit up, “That’s a very good budding talent. Clan head Liu is quite lucky. In that case, when you are free, bring her over for me to see. If suitable, I will take her as my apprentice!”
“Thank you, Lord Xu…” Liu Tianzheng sighed with relief.
As long as she could be taken under his tutelage, even if that Zhang Xuan was a Mandate Chaos Master, Liu Mingyue should be safe. It was like preparing in advance.
“Hmm! You’re welcome!”
Xu Xin waved his hand, “This is the Destiny Plate entrusted to me by Lord Ling, three pieces, ten million Origin Currency!”
Liu Tianzheng’s heart twitched, and he immediately nodded, “Yes!”
Indeed pricey!
School Head Lu had given him one for just two million, whereas here, three cost ten million, making each one approximately 3.33 million!
But even though it was expensive, it was better than not having any. With proper management, he could easily make back his investment and even gain a large profit.
Of course, that is assuming he didn’t let someone like Zhang Xuan mix in…
“Arrange some accommodation for me, I might need to stay here for about half a month. Also, prepare some beautiful women for me; having been under Lord Ling’s strict control for so many days, it’s been quite a while since I indulged… Regardless, this time I intend to enjoy myself multiple times!”
Xu Xin waved his hand.
For him, the so-called search for the Mandate Chaos Master was just a pretext. Which Mandate Chaos Master would come to such a remote town? He came here just to find an excuse to wield power and relax.
“Rest assured, Lord, I’ll arrange it for you right away…”
Liu Tianzheng quickly nodded, about to instruct his subordinates to go about it, only to see an Elder rushing over in a hurry, lowering his voice, “Elder, the Miss has been expelled from the classroom by Teacher Zhang, and she is now kneeling in front of his classroom and cannot rise…”
“What?”
Liu Tianzheng’s expression turned extremely ugly.
No matter what, Liu Mingyue represented the Liu Clan, having her kneel at the door was a bit too much, wasn’t it?
“You first arrange for Lord Xu to settle down, I’ll personally go and have a look in a moment!”
Liu Tianzheng waved his hand.
“Yes!” The Elder nodded.
…
“I should still try to make money!”
After much thought, he found no better solution; Zhang Xuan rubbed his temples.
Providing guidance for breakthroughs would be more comfortable, but his own cultivation had not reached that level, and in this world, there was no such occupation as a World’s Teacher; it would be easy for people to notice something was amiss. Most crucially, for providing guidance for breakthroughs, the other party needed to have accumulated enough and possess the ability to come up with two million Origin Currency at once. Not to mention how hard it would be to find such people, whether they could be trusted was also a major issue.
The simplest method was to try to make money and then buy from School Head Lu.
If he could get two or three more pieces… perhaps he could breakthrough to the Jade Bone Realm in one go!
With such strength, even if not very powerful in the entire Source World, he would at least have a substantial ability to protect himself.
Making money was indeed not difficult for him; aiming for a few hundred thousand, Patriarch Chen and City Lord Yu might lend it to him on the spot, but… reaching two million or even ten million was difficult.
“Let professionals handle professional matters…”
He wasn’t adept in making or managing money, but others were proficient. As long as he could bring such a person into the Source World, many troubles could easily be resolved, while he only needed to focus on his practice and appear in crucial situations.
Indeed, the person he thought of was his chief steward… Sun Qiang!
“Let’s talk more when we get back to the residence!”
He knew that summoning someone here would definitely shock Yu Xiaoyu and the others. Most importantly, Sun Qiang lacked an identity, and it seemed he might still need City Lord Yu’s help eventually.
With a plan in mind, Zhang Xuan no longer pondered but slowly stood up and looked towards his two disciples not far away.
At that moment, the two were vigorously practicing, streams of Origin qi pouring into the Source Pool like flowing water, transforming into pure strength and continuously surging through their meridians, rapidly enhancing their strength.
“It’s important to balance work and rest in practice. It’s been over two hours, let’s go back for some rest!”
Seeing that they were not slacking, Zhang Xuan nodded in satisfaction and gestured with his hand.
“Yes!” Xiaoyu and the other disciple stood up, bowing their fists, their hearts full of excitement.
Origin qi continuously cleansed their meridians; even without the Strength Measuring Formation, it was apparent that even an hour of practice had greatly improved their strength.
Just casual practice could bring such effects… The secret manual taught by Zhang Laoshi was simply terrifying!
“Teacher, we promise to never divulge this cultivation technique to anyone, including our parents…”
Arriving in front of Zhang Xuan, Yu Xiaoyu’s gaze hardened.
Hong Yi didn’t understand the importance of this secret manual, but as the daughter of the city lord, she naturally understood that once it got out, it would attract countless coveters.
Thus, keeping silent was not only to protect him but also herself.
Zhang Xuan nodded in satisfaction.
He had initially intended to warn them. Since they spoke first, he felt no need to continue speaking.
“Zhang Laoshi, I was wrong…”
Just stepping out of the classroom, he saw Liu Mingyue still kneeling at the door. Her dark eyes were determined, devoid of the confusion she had before.
“Since demands were set, they must be followed. If you didn’t meet them, you could have anticipated this outcome…”
Zhang Xuan shook his head. “You may leave. Our teacher-student bond is over. Even if you kneel to death here, it won’t change anything!”
“Teacher…”
Liu Mingyue’s face paled, about to say more, when the sound of footsteps approached and immediately her father’s displeased voice rang out, “Mingyue, what are you doing?”
“I…”
Liu Mingyue shuddered slightly and quickly turned around, only to see Liu Tianzheng, the clan head, striding over, already close by.
“Dad…” Liu Mingyue lowered her head.
“Follow me home!”
With a snort, Liu Tianzheng looked at Zhang Xuan nearby, “Zhang Laoshi, you are indeed talented and held in high regard by City Lord Yu, School Head Lu, and even Patriarch Chen, but letting my daughter kneel outside your classroom door without giving her any attention is perhaps too arrogant…”
“Dad, it wasn’t Zhang Laoshi who asked me to kneel; I chose to do it myself…”
Seeing her father’s misunderstanding, Liu Mingyue hurriedly explained.
“You?” Liu Tianzheng was startled.
Liu Mingyue nodded. “Yes, I didn’t meet the demands Zhang Laoshi set, and he no longer took me as his disciple. I knelt here just hoping he would change his mind…”
“Demands?”
Liu Tianzheng frowned. “Are you talking about the note in the Silk Pouch that asked you to double your strength overnight to 1.2 horsepower?”
“Yes…” Liu Mingyue’s face was full of embarrassment.
The Silk Pouch was supposed to be opened today by her, but her father opened it last night…
Liu Tianzheng waved his hand in anger, “Doubling your strength in one night? That’s absurd! It’s obviously just an excuse, and only someone as young as you would believe it…”
Before he could finish, Yu Xiaoyu stepped forward and the bells on her body jingled vigorously. “Liu Clan Head, please think carefully before you speak! Just because you can’t achieve it doesn’t mean others can’t!”
“Indeed! If Teacher sets such a demand, it means it can be achieved.” Hong Yi also spoke out unabashedly.
If it were just them being scolded, they might have borne it, being that the accuser was an elder and a clan head, but to doubt their teacher warranted a rebuttal.
“Are you saying someone really can do it?”
Liu Tianzheng frowned.
“Of course! If Liu Clan Head doesn’t believe it, I can prove it to you now. My strength yesterday was only 0.5, even less than Mingyue, and many were present, so there’s no room for deceit.”
Taking a deep breath, Yu Xiaoyu didn’t waste more words but stepped forward, lowering her shoulders and raising her eyebrows, then swiftly threw a punch.
Hiss!
The air burst into a series of sonic booms, like the crack of a whip, due to the immense strength.
“This is… Tempering Force like a whip, physical strength surpassing 1.5 horsepower to achieve such a blow! A threefold increase overnight, how is this possible?”
Liu Tianzheng’s pupils dramatically dilated.
Although there was no Strength Measuring Formation present, he still recognized that her strength was twined like a rope, tough as iron, and definitely over 1.5 horsepower!
