Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Among the Chinese Observation Group.
Four five people were talking around Xu Rui. They were different than Qiao Zishan, Qiao Zijiang, and Xue Feng, as they were the first batch of students from the Sky Garden Institute for Special Training who went through a Full-time Cultivation Education, and all of them passed with flying colors in their new year exams. All of them were doing their internship and would officially graduate in July.
After their graduation, they would be regarded as the first batch of students from the institute.
As they were classmates, they naturally had their own circle. Xu Rui was powerful and talented with a strong background, along with his hard work, he became the leader of the circle.
“Brother Xu predicted correctly, fully showing your knowledge and wisdom,” one of the mates said respectfully to Xu Rui.
“That’s right. We have yet to reach Pond-level. Without the analysis by those experts, we would have never realized that the Venerable Dragon God was hiding his injuries by trying to look calm. He gave up a lot, just like Brother Xu predicted,” another one said.
“So, the Venerable Dragon God really isn’t that strong…” someone said, but quickly changed his words as he felt unsafe, “Well sooner or later, Brother Xu will also be able to beat that weak Russian spirit bear.”
Xu Rui smiled calmly but didn’t reply. He just looked at Qiao Zijiang.
His eyes were saying, “You called yourself the female Zhuge Liang, but you predicted wrongly, so how do you feel now that the truth was like this?”
How could Qiao Zijiang take this silent beating without retaliating?
She said in disdain, “Even though the Venerable One sacrificed a lot for this, you should know better than anyone else that he mastered the art of making pills. He should have already planned ahead before he decided to use such a strong technique. All he needs to do is just make some crazy overpowered pills and recover his health. Besides, the Cloud Fog City would surely have more than enough high-quality herbs and ingredients. They are a strong force in this world.”
Xu Rui heard it and was stunned before realizing that the Venerable One had already planned ahead.
If this was said by someone else he might not believe them completely, but Qiao Zijiang was the most convincing talking about this as her uncle, Qiao Anping, had experienced it first-hand.
When Qiao Anping’s soul was badly injured in the Land of Heritage, he heard from his granduncle Principal Xu in a family dinner that the injury was a complicated one and he might never wake up again.
However, he recovered after taking just a few pills from Vigilante A. Vigilante A also gave him three Nine Transformations Pills in the Treasure Trading Convention that happened not long ago.
Qiao Anping didn’t just recover from the injuries he had, he became stronger than before. After that victorious battle previously he pushed himself to the peak of Pond-level and was on his way becoming a Lake-level powerhouse.
Xu Rui was muted by Qiao Zijiang because he knew she was telling the truth.
Suddenly, one of his students tried to help him, “How is it possible to make those pills so easily? How could he succeed without trying for years?”
After this guy finished he felt he just did something good and was happy with himself, but Xu Rui just stared at him.
Xu Rui said to him softly, “Zhang Yu, stop talking when you know nothing. The Dragon clan always had their secret ways of making pills, and they are crazily fast.”
He thought about something. Previously he wanted to buy some better medication to help him in his training, and Principal Xu gave him a website and login details. He asked him to browse the secret website created by Harmony Powers Ltd.
Rumor had it that Butler Zheng of Vigilante A was the one managing the website. It only allowed people at Pond-level or better to create an account to browse and buy anything there.
He saw a few high-quality pills listed at crazy prices but came with extraordinary effects. Plus, so long as the recipe and ingredients were provided, the website promised to send the pills out in a week…
Everyone was speculating in private that maybe the Venerable Dragon God was using enhancers like dragon’s blood…
The rest quickly jumped to a conclusion and decided to believe the rumor. The reason why they were so close to Xu Rui was that he was more resourceful and had more ways of getting information…
Qiao Zijiang laughed and continued to tease them, “Some people are like the frogs at the bottom of a well. They thought the others were just acting cool, yet they have no idea that he is even more relaxed behind the scene.”
Xu Rui and the rest could not refute her words. Everyone was trying hard to hold their anger back as they wanted to show their togetherness and manners.
As a captain, Ren Ruofeng just stood by the side and didn’t pay much attention to them.
He just looked at how the youngsters were fighting and was secretly enjoying it.
‘Hehe, being with youngsters is definitely more relaxing. Even their arguments are straight to the point, unlike some old lady calling herself a talented woman. All she does is try to pressure me whenever she could…’
Qiao Zijiang and the others were considered the seniors in the Truth Department. Previously when the department was shorthanded, they were tasked with work during their learning, and they made their sacrifices to provide huge contributions to the department. That was why they were promoted earlier and enjoyed more resources at their disposal.
Xu Rui and the rest were newcomers. They were the first batch to go through proper education off their work, and had just begun taking up duties in the department.
So, Xu Rui and the rest were naturally proud of themselves. They felt that they had a better foundation, and they couldn’t wait for the day when the older generation would retire and the department become theirs, along with limitless resources and fame…
Ren Ruofeng looked at the youngsters and started thinking, yet he could never have imagined that people were also fighting in his house.
“Sister Tian Zhu, I met Oldman Ren when I was 16, and until now we have known each other for 58 years…” Hong Yunjiao said calmly.
Tian Zhu didn’t lift her head or refute her. She just looked at her bulging stomach and said softly, “I have Brother Feng’s child…”
“The love between a human and a monster is destined to end in tragedy.”
“I have Brother Feng’s child…”
“What you are doing now is an immoral act among the humans, and you will be judged negatively…”
“I have Brother Feng’s child…”
…
Hong Yunjiao got hit continuously by her words. She felt terrible until she almost vomited blood, before she held it back.
She always referred to herself as a talented girl with great wisdom and demeanor, so she wouldn’t be unreasonable and make a scene out of this, especially when the other one was pregnant.
“I refuse to believe it. Oldman Ren would never have the heart to do something terrible, and more importantly, he wouldn’t have the courage to do so. There’s something wrong between you two. This child…” Hong Yunjiao stopped talking.
She wanted to say that the child might not belong to Ren Ruofeng because he would never betray her.
However, she knew that she could not say that to her as it would be very hurtful. Besides, Tian Zhu looked innocent and Ren Ruofeng rushed to save her and in turn owed the Venerable Dragon God a huge favor. If they had nothing between them that would never happen.
“Alright, take care of the baby. Tell me if you need anything. This child is gifted to our family, and he is innocent,” Hong Yunjiao held back her anger and decided to release it later towards Ren Ruofeng.
However, she was a talented lady. She needed to find better and more creative ways to make that old man suffer before asking him what was really happening.
She remembered ten plus years ago he boasted about a white jade pig sculpture and said that he would become the leader of the Think Tank Group, but after that, he never took that out anymore.
Just now when she entered the garden she saw Tian Zhu talking softly to a white jade pig sculpture. Was there a connection between the two items?
…
Ren Ruofeng had no idea he was in deep trouble. He just happily looked at the battle between the youngsters.
After a moment he felt strange. He turned around and saw that Xue Feng, who never talked all that while, had an unstable energy emitting from his body. It was alternating between powerful and merciful energy.
When they were observing the battle, he was paying attention to the 11 youngsters. After Xue Feng saw the Venerable Dragon God turn into a long sword and fall from the sky, his eyes turned wide like he comprehended something new, before started dazing.
A moment later he heard a voice from Xue Feng’s inner body.
“Idiot. Control your spirit. Imagine your heart, your soul, and your body as a sword! By then I will truly unite with it!”
Everyone was shocked as they heard the voice. Looked like Xue Feng was on the verge of reaching a new level!
This was the first time the others heard such a voice, maybe Xue Feng the idiot had been possessed by a descender?
Ren Ruofeng understood what was happening and ordered everyone else, “Stay calm everyone, clear the area and seal away the place. Stop anyone from entering or leaving!”
Ten out of the remaining eleven of them quickly moved, except Qiao Zishan who was stunned at his spot.
Ren Ruofeng looked at him and realized that on his body had a similar white fog surrounding him with a dragon shape.
He was delighted!
‘Are the both of them going to break through to a higher level?
‘Is Qiao Zishan advancing into Pond-level?
‘Thank you, Venerable Dragon God!
‘Thank you, Russian totem!
‘This time I really make a huge contribution. Lucky me for robbing this position.’
Ren Ruofeng was excited and immediately sent an emergency notice to his backup to ask for further assistance.
However, he never felt panicked. The Venerable One had just demonstrated his power here, so who would dare to cause trouble anymore?
Qiao Zijiang was delighted. She was busy arguing with Xu Rui and the rest, plus she had yet to reach a higher power level, she didn’t sense the changes in her brother.
She listened to Ren Ruofeng’s order and stood on her position, summoning all her monster souls out to stand guard.
She summoned 12 of them including Long Fan the Stygian Snake and Big Cotton Mount with a wide range of power levels.
Everyone stood at their position and stared at the two of them in the circle with different feelings.
Xu Rui looked relaxed, yet he felt complicated deep down. He was questioning if the renowned idiot Xue Feng would become better than him.
Just now he was surprised when Xue Feng said what he said on the airplane. He thought that maybe he was getting wiser as he went through his training.
He realized then that what he said might have been taught by the voice inside him. What kind of treasure could that be?
That’s right, it should be the flying sword!
Xue Feng was at the peak of Basin-level and breaking through into Pond-level. His understanding of the energy in the world was the reason why he managed to create the spirit of the sword!
He understood that and felt unfair.
That was one of the benefits of leaving school earlier, the chance to have all the resources to himself.
He knew that it would take a massive amount of work to create that flying sword! They would never create another one without taking another ten years or more.
However, the Venerable Dragon God managed to manufacture the second sword which was even better, but he had no idea what secret technique he was using. It was like those from the Dragon Clan always had a special way to make things in less time…
While he and the rest who went for full-time education had better foundations, those that started working earlier had the advantage in terms of resources compared to them!
Ren Ruofeng noticed Xu Rui, whom he knew was one of the prospects the others believed could turn out to be a great man.
He said calmly, “Stop being jealous and think of what you were doing. Why is it that while others managed to learn a thing or two, you and the rest failed? A basin filled with sand would never become a pond because it cannot take in more water. I said earlier to ask you guys to watch the battle between the Venerable Dragon God and the Russian totem with a humble attitude, yet all of you were opinionated and didn’t take it seriously.”
Xu Rui listened to him and his face turned red. The wisest man in Truth Department completely saw through his thoughts.
The others in his circle of friends were similar to him.
These people were at their 20s and had no experience living in the society, with no real-world knowledge on anything. They were yet transparent and easy to see through. What Captain Ren said was on point. 1
How could they notice the good in the others when they could not even stay humble? How could they get better when they kept devaluing the work of the others?
The rest just quietly prepared without refuting him.
Ren Ruofeng nodded and said, “You all are good youngsters, and you should remain humble. No one is perfect, and everyone will make mistakes throughout their lives. You guys should know Hai Cheng very well. He was worse than you guys to think that he was much more talented than others. After he went out with the Venerable Dragon God for a few missions, he changed and is now willing to learn. I heard that he is currently cultivating in isolation to achieve a higher level. If he managed to reach Pond-level, his Red-eyed Celestial Gaze would become something powerful.”
Ren Ruofeng was acting as a captain plus as a senior in the Truth Department, he knew he had the responsibility to guide the youngsters. He wouldn’t want to see his students walk the forbidden path and to have to personally end their lives…
Everyone was humbled by his words except Qiao Zijiang, who was smiling all the time.
‘Hehe, Senior Ren is bullshitting again. Just now he was so happy watching us fight, but turned around and used my brother as his education material when he realized my brother is pushing through to the next level…’
Ren Ruofeng looked at everyone and saw Qiao Zijiang laughing secretly. He stared at her and she immediately stopped.
…
Inside Vigilante A’s farm villa in Qi City.
Fang Ning had no idea someone took advantage of the Sir System. He was begging Sir System for some days off as he was planning to do some personal stuff.
Fang Ning begged it, “Sir, how long has it been? I also helped you in your battle just now, how about you give me two days off?”
The System replied, “You are just watching all the time, and only gave a usable idea at the very end. Plus, I have yet to see the effect of your idea, so we will talk about it after I see how it turns out.”
Fang Ning was speechless, ‘This stupid System changed its stand so easily…’
He said immediately, “Do you still want to ask me to lend you money? My gaming team has recruited 9 other Pond-level powerhouses. After a little training, we could easily dominate the other three teams and win with ease.”
The System replied, “I will no longer ask for money from you. Duke Yun is so much richer than you. Just now Zheng Dao transferred the money to my account and sent me a pile of rare medical ingredients. He said that those were gifted for me to create pills and tend my injuries. He is as kind as Qiao Anping. He is now our ally and the leader of a city, so he must be a lot richer than Qiao Anping, so there shouldn’t be any issue asking money from him.”
Fang Ning was stunned by it, ‘My God, this idiot is always trying to find ways to overthrow my authority, I need to suppress it!’
He said, “Are you acting stupid again? Don’t you know that among the humans, borrowing money is equivalent to owing each other favors? It’s easy to return the money, but not so when it comes to favors. The others will surely borrow you when you ask, but at most they would do that for once or twice. You are spending money so wastefully, every time you would ask for $100,000,000 or more. Even your best friend will soon get fed up when you keep asking. Be careful if your allies start turning their backs against you.”
The System said, “Oh, what you said makes sense. Alright then Richman, I will still borrow money from you in the future. I will give you two days of holiday.”
Fang Ning replied with satisfaction, “This is much better. You and I are the same people, so no point talking about owing favors.”
