Ch 172: The Strong Persons’ Bet
Lu Qing’an and Zhen Yongfu separated, then flew directly in one direction.
That direction was precisely where the Longevity Pool was located.
He decided to go cultivate at the Longevity Pool again, use his last Life Pool Token, and incidentally raise his lifespan and cultivation a bit.
After increasing his lifespan, he could go to the Lifespan Exchange Tower in Wangxu City to exchange some treasures, sell them to He Qijin, get another sum of Immortal Stones, and then buy more Immortal Medicine to burn for the Black Dragon.
Now the Black Dragon had burned all the Immortal Medicine, so he couldn’t let the Black Dragon couple just laze around all day doing nothing but each other.
This time, he decided to wear a mask and go as someone outside the Sect. After all, the Life Pool Token could be sold, and he could just say he bought it from someone.
As for why he did this, he felt he might get another Life Pool Token. His performance in the Core Disciple Assessment was excellent, and Du Feng might get him another one.
For example, Xu Qingying got two Life Pool Tokens from Liu Lingxuan, so Du Feng should definitely arrange one for him too.
First, he found an uninhabited place, changed his disguise, and then familiarly arrived at the Longevity Pool. He didn’t hide his cultivation aura this time; mainly because even if he hid it, he might still be investigated.
Soon, he arrived at the Longevity Pool.
Many Xianjian Sect strong persons were still guarding it. Elder Lei was still sitting cross-legged cultivating, with thunder flashing around him, his Huan Yu Realm cultivation aura exceptionally powerful.
After Lu Qing’an flew closer, he bowed to Elder Lei and the others, then took out his Life Pool Token and presented it.
Elder Lei and the others stared at Lu Qing’an, scrutinizing him.
Then Elder Lei calmly asked, “You’re not from the Xianjian Sect, are you? Where did you get this token?”
Lu Qing’an said, “I bought it from someone else; it cost me a lot of Immortal Stones and favors.”
Elder Lei nodded slightly, then, as he had the last time Lu Qing’an came, explained the rules of the Longevity Pool.
Lu Qing’an acted as if it was his first time, displaying the demeanor of a newcomer and touched the rule stone. At that moment, he noticed someone flying towards them.
This person didn’t seem very old, was extremely handsome, and had the same cultivation as him, at the Xuji Realm, fourth level. He wore a green robe, and his entire body exuded the aura of Pill Dao, the smell of pills and Immortal Medicine extremely strong.
“Greetings to all Seniors,” the handsome man landed in front of Elder Lei, a confident smile on his lips. He performed a junior’s bow and then took out a Life Pool Token, handing it to Elder Lei.
“Are you a Xianjian Sect disciple?” Elder Lei asked.
“No, Wang Lin is my Master. This token was a gift from my Master.” the handsome man smiled slightly.
Lu Qing’an had already passed through the entrance and was walking inside when he heard this. He paused slightly and took another look at the handsome man.
Wang Lin’s disciple?
This old fellow has disciples?
“So he’s Daoist Friend Wang’s disciple. Truly promising. Please go in.” A Supreme Elder at the Saint Spirit Realm instantly put on a warm smile.
Elder Lei also smiled slightly, “In that case, please proceed.”
He had also just heard that Wang Lin had a disciple.
“Okay.” The handsome man also first learned about the rules before entering the Longevity Pool area.
Lu Qing’an pretended to walk slowly, wanting to observe Wang Lin’s disciple more. Wang Lin was now consorting with the Demon Race, making him a traitor to the Human Race. Wang Lin’s disciple was certainly extraordinary and likely of the same ilk as Wang Lin.
Learning more is always good.
The handsome man quickly caught up to Lu Qing’an, but only glanced at him before ignoring him, a look of eager anticipation on his face as he flew towards the Longevity Pool.
It seems he couldn’t wait to break through his cultivation.
Before the entrance.
Elder Lei looked at the other Supreme Elders and said, “Both of them are at the Xuji Realm, fourth level; we can have a bet. I’ll be the banker. I bet Wang Lin’s disciple will raise their cultivation more levels than this stranger.”
Wang Lin’s disciple and this stranger would both improve their cultivation after using the Longevity Pool, and Wang Lin’s disciple’s breakthrough speed would be faster than this stranger’s. This was certain; after all, Wang Lin was shrewd, and ordinary people couldn’t become his disciples.
And this stranger from outside the Xianjian Sect couldn’t possibly surpass Wang Lin’s disciple.
“I bet he’ll be two levels higher than the guy wearing the special mask! Two million Immortal Stones!”
“One level! Three million Immortal Stones!”
“Three levels! One million Immortal Stones!”
These Supreme Elders were very enthusiastic, as if they had done this many times before.
Elder Lei silently recorded everyone’s bets, then eagerly waited for the two to emerge from the Longevity Pool.
Lu Qing’an followed Wang Lin’s disciple to their familiar destination. He saw Wang Lin’s disciple directly choose the second stone chamber, while he, as before, chose the last one.
To prevent absorbing too much life force and causing unnecessary consequences.
This time he didn’t need to test cautiously. After a simple test to confirm it was the same as last time, he jumped into the spring water, sat cross-legged, and began to absorb the life force with all his might.
In the blink of an eye, a day passed.
This time he found he had changed quite a bit!
When he came here last time, he was at the Xuanguang Realm, but this time he was at the Xuji Realm, fourth level. He discovered that after his cultivation level increased, the speed at which he absorbed the life force was even faster and more intense!
The spring water flowing over his body did not contain a single bit of life force. In fact, he could confirm that the previous few stone chambers were all affected, and their life force was silently absorbed by him!
“If my cultivation reaches a certain level, won’t it be unnecessary for anyone to cultivate in those chambers?”
Fortunately, there was no one in the chambers in front of his this time. Otherwise, someone would have discovered the problem and reported it to the Xianjian Sect’s high-ranking officials. That would have caused him trouble.
“Also, after my cultivation improved, the breakthrough speed has significantly slowed. Last time I broke through ten minor realms, but this time I could only break through six. But that’s still very good.”
At this moment, Lu Qing’an’s cultivation had broken through from Xuji Realm, fourth level to Xuji Realm, tenth level!
Only one step away from breaking through to the Liuli Realm!
“Before I go to the Danxian Sect to participate in the Alchemy Competition, I should be able to break through to the Liuli Realm. After returning, if I can really get another Life Pool Token from my Master, then my breakthrough to the Saint Spirit Realm should be soon.”
Du Feng had promised him that once he broke through to the Saint Spirit Realm, he would let him manage the High-Level Life Extension Secret Realm. Then he could enter the High-Level Life Extension Secret Realm every day to exchange various Immortal Grade 8 treasures.
Lu Qing’an jumped out of the spring water, dried his body with Immortal Qi, left the stone chamber, and walked outside. He saw Wang Lin’s disciple again, and they exchanged a glance.
Lu Qing’an found that Wang Lin’s disciple’s cultivation breakthrough was also quite significant, going from Xuji Realm, fourth level to Xuji Realm, eighth level.
A full four-level breakthrough.
If it had been at the Xuanguang Realm, he could have broken through at least seven or eight minor realms. He was even more powerful than Du Weiwei and the others.
As expected of someone favored by an old fox like Wang Lin, his talent is indeed extraordinary. He’s also an alchemist; I wonder how his alchemy skills are.
“No surprise, Wang Lin should also ask him to participate in the Danxian Sect’s Alchemy Competition. I can take a good look then,” Lu Qing’an thought, and followed Wang Lin’s disciple outside.
Wang Lin’s disciple had a confident smile on his face before seeing Lu Qing’an, but now that he saw Lu Qing’an’s cultivation clearly, his entire face darkened, and he frequently looked back at Lu Qing’an.
Soon, the two returned to Elder Lei and the others.
As soon as they approached, Elder Lei and the others fell silent.
