Chapter 263 - 113: Bizarre Ancient Tomb

Chapter 263: Chapter 113: Bizarre Ancient Tomb

"Good! Good! Good!"

Chen Zhenguo repeated the word three times, so excited he slammed his hand on the desk, making loud BANGING sounds as he roared with laughter.

"Hahaha! Good lad! You’ve got ambition! I’ve been waiting for this day! Yang City No. 1 High School—no, the entirety of Yang City—is going to be renowned far and wide this year because of you!"

Lin Yi smiled too, his expression filled with the spirited confidence of youth.

He gave his left hand a slight shake, and the antique ring on his middle finger suddenly flashed with a barely perceptible silver glint.

SWOOSH!

The next moment.

A dozen or so massive bones, still laced with dark red sinew and emanating a faint, fierce Evil Qi and dense energy fluctuations, appeared out of thin air on the desk with a CLATTER, forming a small pile.

"Principal, I brought you a little something on my way back," Lin Yi said with a smile.

Chen Zhenguo’s laughter died in his throat.

His gaze was instantly locked on the ring on Lin Yi’s finger.

His pupils contracted violently again as he cried out in disbelief:

"A... a Space Ring?! You actually have a Space Ring?!"

Lin Yi nodded, his tone nonchalant.

"Mhm, it was a reward from the training camp."

Chen Zhenguo sucked in a sharp breath.

The way he looked at Lin Yi was now the way one looks at a deity.

He rubbed his face vigorously, trying to calm himself down, but he couldn’t suppress the shock in his voice.

"In all of Yang City, only Lord Yang has one! Even the director of the Education Bureau and the chief of the Public Security Bureau, those two titans, couldn’t get their hands on one! You kid... you kid, you’re... unbelievable!"

He was simply at a loss for words, struggling to process the shock.

The blows Lin Yi had dealt him today came one after another, almost enough to overwhelm his old heart.

He finally managed to tear his gaze away from the ring and look at the pile of bones on the desk, which emanated a ferocious aura. He asked in confusion, "This... What is this?"

Lin Yi’s smile held a hint of mischief.

"After leaving the training camp, I went to train in the depths of the Taihang Mountain Range. I heard Teacher Zhang Quan mention that you and your wife are planning to have a child? So I prepared this gift especially for you."

He pointed to the bones.

"These are the spine and leg bones of a Fourth Grade Tiger Demon. They strengthen sinews and bones and are rich in Qi and Blood. If you soak them in wine, they’re the best for boosting virility, nourishing the kidneys, and consolidating your vital essence!"

Of course, these weren’t the top-tier, treasured bones infused with Exotic Gold that he had collected.

They were just the relatively energy-rich bones from an ordinary Fourth Grade Tiger Demon.

But even so, the surging Qi and Blood Energy and life essence contained within these bones were an absolutely rare and priceless restorative treasure for any Martial Artist below the Fourth Grade.

"Good! Good! How thoughtful of you!"

Chen Zhenguo’s old face flushed slightly red.

But his eyes were filled with surprise and gratitude.

He quickly and carefully gathered the precious Tiger Bones, as if holding a priceless treasure.

Lin Yi had once again managed to utterly astound him.

’A Fourth Grade Tiger Demon!’

’Even he, Chen Zhenguo, would have a hard time dealing with such a ferocious beast, and it would even be risky!’

’And Lin Yi managed to kill one alone?’

’This kid...’

Two months ago, when the school organized the tomb expedition in the Taihang Mountain Range, Lin Yi was still just a greenhorn who needed a teacher’s protection!

’This growth rate can’t even be described as monstrous anymore!’

Chen Zhenguo carefully placed the Tiger Bones in a cabinet.

He turned around.

Looking at this star pupil who had far surpassed his wildest imagination, his face, though joyful, couldn’t help but show a trace of deep emotion and apology.

He sighed heavily, his tone complex.

"Lin Yi... The training camp can’t help you, and the school... sigh, we can help you even less! On your future Cultivation path, the school... we’re truly willing but unable to provide you with much more support."

As the principal, he was both ecstatic about Lin Yi’s achievements and felt a sense of powerlessness and disappointment at being unable to offer further assistance.

Lin Yi’s expression was calm, showing not the slightest hint of minding. Instead, he offered comfort.

"Principal, please don’t say that. The guidance and help you and the school have given me are already more than enough. I, Lin Yi, will never forget this kindness. From now on, I will do my best to walk the path ahead on my own."

His tone shifted, and he said seriously:

"However, there is actually one matter I’d like to ask for your help with, Principal."

Chen Zhenguo’s spirits immediately lifted. He straightened his back, and the light returned to his eyes.

"What is it? Just say the word!"

’Being able to help Lin Yi made him feel like he was still a useful principal!’

Lin Yi said bluntly:

"Principal, I’ve already reached Third Grade Perfection. The next step is the Refinement of the skull to break through to the Fourth Grade Realm. This requires a ’longevity substance’ as a catalyst. Within the boundaries of Yang City, of the three known ancient tombs of Pre-Qin Qi Cultivators, two are controlled by the Education Bureau. You have deep connections there; could you help me get in touch and see if I can secure a spot to explore one of the ancient tombs?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Zhenguo didn’t hesitate for a second. With a wave of his hand, he promised resolutely:

"Done! Leave it to me! I’ll put my old face on the line and personally pay a visit to the Education Bureau. No matter what, I’ll get you a spot!"

For Lin Yi’s future, he was willing to use all his connections.

Lin Yi’s heart warmed, but he also knew this wouldn’t be easy, so he added:

"Principal, just do your best. Don’t put yourself in too difficult a position. If it’s really impossible to get a spot from the Education Bureau, I’ll go ask Uncle Zhou and see if I can get into the ancient tomb controlled by the Zhou family."

"The Zhou family’s tomb?!" Chen Zhenguo’s expression changed abruptly. His earlier soaring bravado was instantly replaced by gravity. His voice dropped, laced with obvious apprehension. "Lin Yi, the Zhou family’s tomb... it’s best if you don’t go there!"