"Shut up!"
Barely resisting the urge to strike this foolish son dead with a thunderbolt.
Ji Yan explained, "Right now we don't know if he's only talented in thunder techniques, or if his comprehension in all aspects is extraordinary."
"If he's not a thunder-specialized genius but a comprehensive genius with transcendent comprehension."
"Once word leaks."
"It'll attract those old guys from the Pill Vein, Formation Vein, and Sword Vein to fight for him as a disciple. Although my Thunder Vein isn't afraid, it will ultimately add variables. So keep your mouth shut tight."
Ji Jinglei said, "What if Martial Brother really cultivates it?!"
How is that possible?
Ji Yan couldn't help but scoff, "All past inheritors of the Heavenly Tribulation Curse had to sit in the Heavenly Tribulation Valley for years before they could resonate with the Heavenly Tribulation consciousness and gain approval."
"In other places, the Heavenly Tribulation consciousness is incredibly thin. Impossible to gain approval."
Ji Jinglei: "What if?!"
What if?
Ji Yan snorted, "If he can actually independently comprehend the Heavenly Tribulation Curse without help from the Heavenly Tribulation Valley, that would prove he's even more outstanding than the previous seven inheritors."
"Then even more reason not to leak the news."
"The Heavenly Tribulation Curse is a true bane of evil demons. Before Wang Xiu grows up, if his identity as a Heavenly Tribulation Curse inheritor gets out, he'll definitely be targeted and ambushed by countless demons."
"No matter how strong the Heavenly Tribulation Curse is, it still needs casting time. If a Soul Separation Great Power shamelessly hides and launches a sneak attack, he'll be in extreme danger."
Hiss~
Ji Jinglei pondered this, then quickly raised his hand in pledge, "Father rest assured! For Martial Brother's safety, my lips are sealed!"
Taking it seriously now.
Ji Yan scoffed, "You're that confident he can cultivate it? That's the legendary Heavenly Tribulation Curse!"
Ji Jinglei smiled proudly, "Specific details—heavenly secrets cannot be revealed. I can only tell you that Martial Brother's destiny and mine are extremely compatible. We're like Hidden Dragon and Phoenix Chick, complementing each other."
"As long as I go to Spirit Turtle Peak and dual cultivate with him, a mere Heavenly Tribulation Curse can be learned in days!"
Ji Yan: (｀д′)
Ji Yan: (╯°Д°)╯︵┻━┻
"Still haven't embarrassed yourself enough, planning to go embarrass yourself at Spirit Turtle Peak too?"
Ji Yan's hair stood on end with rage, "If you dare to go teach Wang Xiu any more thunder techniques on your own initiative, I'll strike you dead with a thunderbolt!"
"Father!"
Ji Jinglei said stubbornly, "You can't forbid your son from helping Martial Brother Wang Xiu just to win a bet. That's too despicable! Please forgive your son's disobedience—I cannot comply."
Crash~!
A thunderbolt shattered the void rift, revealing endless black void winds that emitted boundless destructive aura.
Hiss~
Ji Jinglei's hair stood on end as he quickly said, "When the lord commands the subject to die, the subject must die. When the father wants the son to yield, the son must yield. Your son has no other virtues—he knows when to fold!"
Hmph!
Ji Yan snorted coldly before finally flicking his sleeve and withdrawing his thunder technique divine ability.
Seeming to think of something, he mumbled with a sigh, "If he can even self-learn the Heavenly Tribulation Curse, then what technique of my Thunder Vein can't he self-learn?"
"At that point, what difference does it make whether he joins the Thunder Vein or not?"
"My Thunder Vein's foundation is controlling thunder and eliminating evil demons. As long as he can control thunder and slay demons, even if he's not a disciple of this vein, so what?"
Hearing Ji Yan's mumbling, Ji Jinglei scratched his head, feeling solemn respect while also being somewhat puzzled.
In his impression, his old father didn't seem like someone who cared about face!
How did he suddenly become so righteous and lofty?
Just as he was wondering!
Ji Jinglei suddenly noticed that his father's smile was becoming wretched again, "As long as he uses my Thunder Vein techniques to eliminate demons and establish a mighty reputation outside."
"Later, when he makes a name for himself, who would believe he's an inheritor of Spirit Turtle Peak? They'll definitely think he's a genius of my Thunder Roaring Peak!"
"At that time."
"I'll have people secretly spread rumors to help promote the idea that on the surface he's a Divination Vein inheritor, but actually he's my disciple, Ji Yan. Someone will definitely believe it."
"With this living advertisement, why worry about geniuses from all directions not gathering at the Thunder Vein to learn my supreme techniques? Heh heh heh heh~!"
"The hope of my Thunder Vein returning to its peak rests on Wang Xiu."
Ji Jinglei: (⊙⊙)
His mouth twitching frantically, Ji Jinglei complained, "Father, the way you're smiling right now looks just like a demonic sect fiend."
Ji Yan: ←_←
Seeming to think of something, Ji Jinglei's eyes lit up, "Since Father also hopes Martial Brother will cultivate the Heavenly Tribulation Curse, then let me go to Spirit Turtle Peak to help teach him!"
"Your son really wasn't lying to you—Martial Brother's destiny and mine are compatible. We're dao companions destined by heaven. Only with my help can he become stronger!"
"And."
"Father, your son's thunder technique talent actually isn't below Martial Brother's. Is it possible that you just didn't teach well and held your son back?"
Crash~!
A thunderbolt crashed down from the void, striking Ji Jinglei squarely on the head.
The blackened young man's skin darkened several more shades as he spewed black smoke from his mouth. This time, he was thoroughly, completely unconscious.
...
Meanwhile.
After leaving Thunder Roaring Peak, Wang Xiu piloted the Black Tortoise Mirror back to Spirit Turtle Peak.
Before he even landed!
He heard a massive explosion coming from the Orchid Small Courtyard.
Holy crap~
Junior Sister Ling'er is learning thunder techniques too?
The problem is, this thing can't be practiced in the courtyard!
If it hit someone, that would be fine, but if it damaged those flowers and plants, Master would kill someone after emerging from her coffin!
Wang Xiu rushed into the Orchid Small Courtyard and pushed open the courtyard gate.
Hmm~
The courtyard wasn't particularly damaged, except the originally fair and clean green-clad little girl had become a disheveled little black girl.
Somewhat bedraggled, but uninjured.
Looking at the two-zhang-tall crimson pill furnace in the center of the courtyard, and the furious, hair-standing-on-end Jiang Yourong standing guard beside the furnace, Wang Xiu couldn't help but facepalm.
"What's going on this time?"
He cast a dust-removing spell, clearing the alchemical ash from Jiang Ling'er, and smiled, "Where did you get this pill furnace? This thing looks expensive!"
Jiang Yourong snorted, "This Holy Maiden has wealth in the tens of thousands. A mere supreme-grade spiritual weapon pill furnace is nothing!"
"My storage space is full of such spiritual weapons!"
[Ding!]
[Detected someone bragging. Congratulations Host, spiritual qi +66.]
Wang Xiu laughed and cried at the same time.
He looked at Jiang Ling'er, "Junior Sister, this pill furnace has the Pill Vein mark on its side. Did you borrow it?"
Jiang Ling'er shook her head.
She looked at Jiang Yourong, and seeing that although the latter was huffing with anger, she didn't stop her, she explained, "Martial Brother, I found this pill furnace in a valley."
"Auntie said that Soul-Nourishing Lotus is a very rare medicinal ingredient. Consuming it directly is too wasteful—it should be made into pills."
"So she gave me a prescription and had me go to Jade Capital Peak to buy some medicinal ingredients."
"But when I was flying my sword halfway there, it suddenly malfunctioned due to air currents and I crashed into a damaged formation where there was a small valley."
"Inside there were many medicinal plants, and a senior called 'Cloud Flower Pill Venerable' had left behind pill scriptures and a pill furnace, saying an inheritor would receive them."
...
Wang Xiu: (⊙⊙)
After hearing Jiang Ling'er's account, Wang Xiu was somewhat dazed.
This plot was just too classic.
Picking up a powerful remnant soul while gathering wild vegetables. Flying sword malfunctioning while going out to buy medicine, accidentally crashing into a Venerable's medicine field and receiving an inheritance.
Ling'er.
You really are a true Destiny's Daughter, a human koi!
(End of Chapter)
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