novelapdf Chapter 22 The Cultivation Technique is Obtained
Chapter 22 The Cultivation Technique is Obtained
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The Sixth Elder suddenly opened his half-closed eyes, surprised that this junior was so cunning and shameless.
Of the three spells Chen Ye chose, Spirit Annihilation Finger required 100 family contribution points to exchange for, while the other two spells were mid-grade first-tier spells, which together only cost 50 contribution points, less than half the price of Spirit Annihilation Finger!
"Alright, alright, it's my fault for letting it slip by carelessly, which is why you got the benefit."
The Sixth Elder shook his head, showing no intention of making things too difficult for Chen Ye.
Immediately, he took out a tortoise-shell-shaped magical artifact from his storage bag. The tortoise shell had a groove that was exactly the size of the identity token.
"Young man from another family, put your identity token into this slot," the Sixth Elder said to Chen Ye in an annoyed tone.
"Thank you for your trouble, senior." Chen Ye cupped his hands in greeting and inserted the token into the groove without any misalignment.
A flash of light appeared, and fifty contribution points were deducted from the back of the token.
Afterwards, the Sixth Elder took out three more jade slips from his storage bag and handed them to Chen Ye. As for the previous ones, they were just some names of spells and their approximate power.
"Boy, you've learned the magic of my Gong family. If you dare to teach it to others indiscriminately, even if you escape to the ends of the earth, my Gong family will hunt you down to the very end!"
Finally, the Sixth Elder did not forget to threaten, saying that as for things like swearing an oath with one's inner demons, that was only good for fooling ignorant low-level cultivators. This threat was much more effective.
Upon hearing this, Chen Ye nodded solemnly, then seemed to have thought of something and asked.
"By the way, senior, I didn't see any follow-up techniques for the Tide Spirit Guiding Technique in the Transmission Hall. Did you forget to include them?"
"What? You've broken through to the mid-stage of the Spirit Gathering realm?"
"Uh... not yet, but I feel I can break through in about six months at most. Rather than bothering you then, I might as well do it all at once..."
"Let's talk about it after you break through."
The Sixth Elder waved his hand impatiently, lay back down in the rattan chair, and said leisurely.
"Although exchanging for the Tide Spirit Guiding Technique does not require contributions, according to the family rules, only those outside the clan who have reached the mid-stage of Spirit Gathering are qualified to obtain subsequent cultivation techniques, and no one is exempt."
Upon hearing this, Chen Ye frowned. He understood this principle all too well.
But he might have to go to sea again in six months. If he breaks through to the next level but has no follow-up techniques, wouldn't that be a waste of time?
However, at that moment, a clear, melodious sound, like that of a mountain spring, suddenly rang out.
"Sixth Grandfather, could you, for Chan'er's sake, teach Brother Chen the subsequent techniques of the Tide-Guiding Spirit Technique?"
Chen Ye turned his head upon hearing the sound and saw a young and beautiful woman walking gracefully towards him.
She wore a light blue gauze dress, with a palm-width ribbon tied around her waist that accentuated her graceful figure. Her long legs occasionally peeked out from under the hem of the dress as she moved.
Without any fancy or superfluous accessories, her refined and elegant temperament is even more highlighted.
Seeing the woman walk straight toward him, Chen Ye immediately cupped his hands and said.
"Chen Ye, a man of a different surname, greets the young lady of the main family!"
At the same time, he wondered to himself, why was Gong Yuechan here?
Even if a member of the Gong family with such exceptional talent wanted to learn magic, she would likely be personally taught by one of the two secret cultivators of the Gong family.
Although the Transmission Pavilion contains many cultivation techniques, the true essence has always been held by the higher-ups of the Gong family.
But then Gong Yuechan smiled serenely at Chen Ye and said in a gentle voice.
"Brother Chen, why are you being so formal? Now that you've joined the Gong family, we're all family from now on. There's no such thing as a master or a servant."
Well, she's either trying to win me over, she just wants to change my surname!
Chen Ye could naturally understand the meaning behind Gong Yuechan's words, but as a core member of the next generation of the Gong family, with the highest talent and cultivation among his peers, was it really necessary for him to personally come and win her over?
However, considering that he had just rendered a great service to the Gong family, it wasn't entirely unreasonable...
"Sixth Grandfather, did you hear what Chan'er said?" Gong Yuechan came to the Sixth Elder's side and saw that he was still pretending to rest, so she snorted.
"Ah? This... of course I heard it, but Chan'er, you also know that according to the family rules..." The Sixth Elder had no choice but to open his eyes and pretend to be in a difficult position.
"Brother Chen just saved the family tens of thousands of spirit stones and rescued Clan Brother Chengyuan. It's just a mere cultivation technique for the Spirit Gathering stage. Why is Sixth Grandfather so insistent on the rules? Besides, the clan leader already knows about this..."
Gong Yuechan paused, gazing intently at Chen Ye, as if to say that his presence had already attracted the attention of the Gong family's higher-ups.
The Sixth Elder hesitated for a long time before reluctantly nodding.
"Since that's the case, very well! For your sake, Chan'er, I'll give this brat the follow-up techniques of the Tide-Guiding Spirit Technique!"
After saying that, he patted the storage bag at his waist, took out a jade slip from it and threw it to Chen Ye, speaking impatiently.
"Young man, you're lucky. If it weren't for Chan'er pleading on your behalf, I would never have given you the rest of the cultivation technique today. Hurry up and thank the young lady!"
Chen Ye looked at the extra jade slip in his hand, then glanced at the Sixth Elder and Gong Yuechan, feeling that he had been set up by the two of them.
Sixth Elder, what happened to your firmness just now?
Didn't you say that no one can change the family rules?
How come Gong Yuechan was able to change things as soon as she arrived?
Regardless, having obtained the cultivation technique and achieved his goal, Chen Ye was still quite happy.
He put away the jade slip, and then Chonggong Yuechan cupped her hands in greeting.
"Thank you for your kind words, Miss. I will certainly make more contributions to the family in the future and live up to your kindness today."
It's just polite talk; everyone knows how to say a few words.
Since Gong Yuechan wanted to see his loyalty, then he would show it off; after all, it didn't cost him anything!
Sure enough, seeing Chen Ye's grateful expression, Gong Yuechan's eyes immediately revealed a hint of satisfaction.
She refused to believe that she couldn't handle a mere early-stage Spirit Gathering cultivator by personally taking action!
"Brother Chen, there's no need to be so polite."
Gong Yuechan smiled and shook her head, then said.
"However, the subsequent techniques of this Tidal Spirit Guiding Technique are obscure and difficult to understand, and quite troublesome to comprehend. I happen to have some insights into this area. If Brother Chen is interested, you can come to Huanxi Pavilion this afternoon, and we can discuss the technique together, shall we?"
"Well..." Chen Ye was about to refuse without even thinking.
To be honest, he didn't want to have too much contact with people like Gong Yuechan. Although the Gong family was a big ship, Chen Ye believed that he would eventually have to leave it.
After all, nobody wants to be subservient to someone else for long!
But before Chen Ye could even utter his refusal, Gong Yuechan interrupted him.
"It's settled then, Brother Chen. See you this afternoon."
As soon as she finished speaking, Gong Yuechan turned and left, not giving Chen Ye a chance to speak at all.