At the thought of this, Ji Yan could not help but feel his blood boil, a competitive spirit rising within him.
Joking aside~
As a battle-hardened veteran of countless campaigns, he had been studying the art of courting beauties since eight hundred years ago.
Eight centuries of experience had long since made him the king of all players.
Wang Xiu was merely fifteen years old, a wet-behind-the-ears little brat. Sweet words might deceive ignorant young girls, but how could they ever fool him?
Using the pretext of learning thunder techniques to curry favor with me and get close to me, is that it?
Fine~
I'll give you this chance. Let's see if you can win me over.
However.
Whether you'll be struck by stray lightning while learning thunder techniques, ending up disheveled and suffering some flesh and blood pain—that's hard to say.
After all.
Those who learn alchemy always blow up their cauldrons a few times; those who learn artifact crafting always get splashed by sparks a few times; those who learn thunder techniques always lose control and get struck a few times. This is an unavoidable convention.
"So be it!"
Ji Yan said indifferently, "This Seat's word is law. Since you're using this favor to exchange for the opportunity to learn thunder techniques, This Seat will permit you to cultivate at Thunder Roaring Peak for half a year."
"During this half year, you may freely view all Thunder Vein inheritances, but only for your own study. You must not transmit them to others, otherwise the consequences need not be spoken."
All inheritances available for free viewing—how much money would that save!
Wang Xiu's heart burned with excitement, but his expression remained unchanged. After all, compared to Ji Yan, this walking 'ultimate bragging machine,' even the Thunder Vein inheritance didn't seem that appealing.
He showed a troubled look and said, "The Thunder Vein inheritance is infinitely powerful, vast and profound. Being able to freely view it for half a year is already this junior's fortune."
"However."
"This junior has dull aptitude, and thunder techniques are subtle and obscure. If there are points I cannot understand, may I ask Martial Uncle to explain them for me?"
Ji Yan nodded indifferently, "Since I agreed to teach you thunder techniques."
"This Seat naturally won't go back on my word. However, you currently have no foundation in thunder techniques at all. Even if This Seat were to impart the most profound thunder dao mysteries to you, you wouldn't be able to understand them."
"Come to Thunder Roaring Peak!"
"I will arrange the best teacher for you, to first teach you the basics of thunder techniques. Once your thunder dao foundation is solid, This Seat will personally teach you the Thunder Vein's advanced techniques."
"Of course."
"The opportunity has been given to you. If your aptitude is so dull that you can't even learn basic thunder techniques in half a year, don't blame This Seat for being heartless and driving you out of the Thunder Vein."
Hmph~
Want to get close to me directly? Not that easy!
First, a display of authority—go practice the basics!
Normally speaking.
Even the Thunder Vein's basic thunder techniques were vast and profound to most cultivators. Perhaps after three to five years of bitter cultivation, one might only scratch the surface.
Wang Xiu was young but had already cultivated to Foundation Establishment Seventh Heaven. His talent must be quite good.
But even if his thunder technique talent could compare to Ji Zidian's, completing basic thunder technique cultivation would take at least two months, with just the introduction taking over half a month.
During this period.
Ji Yan certainly wouldn't teach him anything. After all, as the dignified Thunder Vein Seat, he was busy with countless affairs every day—busy making babies, no less!
Having him teach basic thunder techniques would be like using a cannon to swat a fly.
Wang Xiu slightly bowed, "Martial Uncle's arrangements are very reasonable."
"If this junior cannot learn basic thunder techniques in half a year, it can only mean this junior's aptitude is too dull and truly unsuited for cultivating thunder techniques. I would have no face to waste Martial Uncle's time."
At least you know your place.
Ji Yan nodded slightly, "Thunder technique cultivation is quite dangerous. You cannot have distracting thoughts, so don't meet with Little Nine for these few months. Focus on your cultivation in seclusion!"
"Thunder Roaring Peak, Heavenly Tribulation Valley, Wind Thunder Tower, seventh floor."
"The thunder dao foundation teacher I arranged will be waiting for you there. This Seat looks forward to the day you learn basic thunder techniques and stand before me. Hopefully, it won't take too long."
"Hehe~"
Having said this.
Ji Yan indifferently glanced at Wang Xiu and cut off the communication.
"Father~"
Ji Zidian said coquettishly, "Who are you preparing to teach Martial Brother the thunder technique basics? How about letting your daughter teach? Your daughter's basic thunder techniques are rock solid."
Don't even think about it!
Ji Yan rolled his eyes. Letting a lone man and woman practice thunder techniques together in the Wind Thunder Tower—wouldn't that be like heavenly thunder meeting earthly fire, directly creating a 'situation'?
As someone who had been through it all, Ji Yan wouldn't make such a mistake.
He said indifferently, "Your constitution awakening has reached a critical period. There cannot be any accidents during this time. Be good and go into seclusion for your father."
"If you fail to awaken due to being distracted by this kid, just watch how I deal with him!"
You!
Ji Zidian was so angry that her entire body crackled with electricity, her purple hair flying and snapping with sparks, "Hmph! Then who are you planning to have teach Martial Brother basic thunder techniques?!"
"Rest assured."
Ji Yan said indifferently, "Although This Seat doesn't like that kid, This Seat wouldn't scheme against him."
Having said this.
He took down the communication token at his waist and formed a hand seal.
Immediately.
A scene appeared in the token—a massive valley, dark and damp, with sunlight blocked by the mountains. Only a faint glow descended.
In the valley.
Giant wolf corpses littered the ground. The smallest was dozens of zhang long, while the largest was over three hundred zhang in length, occupying most of the valley.
Clearly, that was the wolf king, with cultivation at least at the peak of the Nascent Soul stage—terrifying beyond measure.
Yet now.
It lay dead in the valley, its skull pierced by a purple divine spear over a hundred zhang long, all life force extinguished.
"Father~"
A playful voice rang out as a man wearing a golden qilin robe appeared in the scene, his face full of smiles as he said, "Just say the word if you need anything."
Ji Baye!
The eighth son of Thunder Roaring Peak's Ji family, with outstanding natural talent.
His cultivation was at the ninth layer of the Nascent Soul stage. It was said he had once single-handedly killed seven demonic cultivators of the same rank, earning the reputation of 'one versus seven.'
Ji Yan said calmly, "Wang Xiu from Spirit Turtle Peak is coming to our Thunder Vein to learn thunder techniques for half a year. However, your ninety-ninth sister's constitution awakening is imminent, so your father must watch over her and has no time for anything else."
"Go to the seventh floor of the Wind Thunder Tower and teach him thunder technique basics. Let him learn the foundations first. Once his basics are solid, I'll guide him further."
Spirit Turtle Peak?
Hasn't Father always looked at the Divination Vein most unfavorably?
Why would he suddenly want to teach that kid from Spirit Turtle Peak thunder techniques? Has he changed his nature, or does he have some ulterior motive?
Hiss~
Suddenly thinking of a possibility, Ji Baye's expression turned strange, "Father, you aren't trying to pursue Martial Aunt Luo, are you!"
Counting the days.
Martial Aunt Luo has been in her coffin in the back mountain of Spirit Turtle Peak for nine years.
Could it be that her injuries have recovered and she's about to emerge?
But.
Martial Aunt Luo is at least a Vein Seat. Would she willingly become your thirtieth-something concubine? Have you been having children so fast that your brain is lacking calcium?
"Pursue my ass!"
"Even if every woman in the world died, This Seat wouldn't set my sights on that crazy woman!"
Ji Yan's lips twitched slightly, as if recalling some unspeakable past, and he cursed, "Unfilial son! I told you to teach, so just teach. Why so many questions?"
Having said this.
He hung up the communication with a cold face, his expression showing lingering fear.
These unfilial sons.
Each one was becoming less and less respectful toward their old man, daring to make all kinds of jokes. Just wait until this brat comes back—I'll whip him with the thunder lash!
(End of Chapter)