Eternal Life by Daily Divination - Chapter 43: Zheng Jinbao’s Fear
Chapter 43: Chapter 43: Zheng Jinbao’s Fear
Inside the room.
Li Chang’an took out the Turtle Spirit Fruit.
He stared at the Profound Water Turtle and gave it a serious warning.
“This Turtle Spirit Fruit is extremely special, even among Tier One Top Grade spiritual medicines. Its medicinal power is immense. You should swallow a portion of it first and focus on its Refinement.”
The Little Profound Water Turtle nodded repeatedly.
Its large eyes stared at the Turtle Spirit Fruit, conveying a sense of longing.
「Over the next few days.」
With Li Chang’an’s help, the Little Profound Water Turtle cautiously consumed the entire Turtle Spirit Fruit.
It couldn’t refine all of the medicinal power. Most of it settled throughout its body, to be released slowly as it grew.
During this time, Chu Daniu came to visit.
He shared all sorts of rumors from the Marketplace.
“Big Brother, you need to prepare as soon as possible. If things go south, just run.”
“I’ve already heard the rumors. For now, everything should be fine.”
Li Chang’an’s expression was calm as he reassured him.
After their conversation, Chu Daniu left, fraught with worry.
Afterward, Li Chang’an went to the Marketplace’s trading area.
He didn’t want to show favoritism, so he bought some Treasures suitable for an Earth Element Spirit Beast’s growth and fed them all to Dahuang.
“You’ve worked hard these past few days.”
Li Chang’an patted Dahuang’s head.
As the family’s number one fighting force, Dahuang had been diligent and uncomplaining, working tirelessly with almost no rest.
“Keep an eye on Zheng Jinbao. Let me know the moment he leaves the Marketplace,” Li Chang’an instructed him.
…
Over the past few days, Zheng Jinbao had grown increasingly agitated.
’Why isn’t Wei Sen back yet?’
His brows were tightly furrowed, and his expression was grim.
It was as if Wei Sen had vanished from the face of the earth; there was no news of him whatsoever.
’Could he really have failed?’
The more Zheng Jinbao thought about it, the more anxious he became.
Finally, he couldn’t bear it any longer.
He secretly contacted another Tribulation Cultivator from Black Wind Mountain to ask about Wei Sen.
But the news he received left him deeply unsettled.
“What? You’re saying Wei Sen never returned to Black Wind Mountain, hasn’t contacted any of you, and even your Big Master doesn’t know where he went?”
Zheng Jinbao’s face fell.
A terrible suspicion began to form in his mind.
’Could Wei Sen be dead?’
’But how could Li Chang’an possibly have the ability to deal with Wei Sen?’
’Has that brat been hiding his true strength all this time?’
Zheng Jinbao took several deep breaths, a chill crawling up his spine.
In that moment, he was suddenly seized by a sense of dread.
’Damn it, why did I ever provoke him in the first place?’
Zheng Jinbao glanced in the direction of Li Chang’an’s residence, the fear in his heart spreading uncontrollably.
Ultimately, he couldn’t sit still any longer.
He hurried out the door, ran to the center of the Marketplace, and stopped in front of a residence.
“Second Young Master, Zheng Jinbao requests an audience!” he called out, his heart pounding with anxiety.
Before long, the courtyard gate opened.
“Come in.”
A young man’s voice called out from deep within the courtyard.
Hearing the voice, Zheng Jinbao breathed a sigh of relief.
He entered the courtyard and saw the person who had spoken.
The man wore a green robe and was handsome and charismatic. His strength was also extraordinary. He was the rarely seen Second Young Master of the Zheng Family.
Zheng Lingfeng!
“Zheng Jinbao, what is it?”
He glanced indifferently at Zheng Jinbao.
Zheng Jinbao hurriedly bowed, presented a Storage Pouch, and said humbly, “I beg you to save me, Second Young Master!”
“What’s wrong? Did you do something to displease Zheng Qingqing?”
“No… it’s, it’s because…”
Zheng Jinbao held nothing back, explaining his dispute with Li Chang’an in full detail.
After listening, Zheng Lingfeng gave a faint smile.
He wasn’t angry that Zheng Jinbao had colluded with Black Wind Mountain. Instead, he asked,
“You are a man of the Zheng Family, yet you’re afraid of a mere Loose Cultivator of low status?”
“But that Li Chang’an is just too strange. I suspect he’s the one who killed the Tribulation Cultivators that went missing before.”
“So you’re scared?”
Zheng Lingfeng shook his head slightly, appearing quite disappointed.
Zheng Jinbao opened his mouth, unsure how to respond.
Just then, Zheng Lingfeng lightly slapped the Storage Pouch at his waist, and a black Puppet instantly appeared beside him.
“Fine. For the sake of these Spirit Stones, you can borrow this Shadow-Chasing Puppet for now. Return it to me after you’ve killed Li Chang’an.”
Hearing this, Zheng Jinbao was overjoyed.
“Thank you, Second Young Master! Thank you, Second Young Master!”
He thanked him repeatedly, filled with delighted surprise.
This Shadow-Chasing Puppet was exceptionally powerful, comparable to an expert at the Qi Refining Peak.
Furthermore, it required no control; as long as it memorized an enemy’s aura, it would attack on its own until the target was completely annihilated!
“Right, I suspect Li Chang’an’s residence is protected by an Array. Try to wait until he leaves before you make your move.”
“Yes.”
Zheng Jinbao nodded eagerly.
…
Time flew by.
Before he knew it, ten months had passed.
During this time, Zheng Jinbao never found a suitable opportunity to strike.
Li Chang’an hardly ever appeared, only leaving his home a few times to purchase Treasures for raising the Profound Water Turtle.
Under his dedicated cultivation, where no expense was spared, the Profound Water Turtle grew rapidly, its aura growing stronger almost day by day.
The advantages of its Earth Grade Bloodline were fully displayed during its growth.
Li Chang’an couldn’t help but marvel, ’Its growth rate is truly astonishing.’
Compared to the Profound Water Turtle, Dahuang’s growth was at a snail’s pace.
Li Chang’an’s own cultivation speed was even slower than that.
In just ten short months, the Profound Water Turtle’s aura had already approached the peak of the Tier One Early Stage.
“Don’t rush your breakthrough. Settle for a few more days to ensure there are no hidden dangers,” Li Chang’an patiently instructed the Profound Water Turtle.
He had high hopes for this Spirit Beast and had to ensure that it took every step with absolute stability.
…
「Four months later.」
The Profound Water Turtle’s strength had grown to the absolute limit of the Tier One Early Stage.
It could no longer be suppressed.
Under the protection of Li Chang’an and Dahuang, it successfully broke through its realm, becoming a Tier One Middle Stage Spirit Beast.
’It only took a year and two months to break through to the Tier One Middle Stage. That’s equivalent to a Human Race Cultivator going from a mortal to the Qi Refining Fourth Layer. Truly incredible.’
The Profound Water Turtle’s growth rate made even its master, Li Chang’an, feel envious.
Although it was partly due to Li Chang’an sparing no expense and using a vast amount of Treasures, its own innate aptitude could not be ignored.
“Little one, you’ve eaten so many of my Spirit Stones. Now it’s time for you to give something back.”
The thought of all the Spirit Stones he had spent during this period made Li Chang’an’s heart ache in secret.
His net worth had shrunk considerably.
But as long as the effect of its Borrowing Technique Talent met his expectations, it would all be worth it!
Before long, the Profound Water Turtle’s aura stabilized as it consolidated its new realm.
It looked at Li Chang’an with affection in its eyes.
It immediately used its Borrowing Technique Talent.
Gentle Water Element Magical Power slowly flowed into Li Chang’an’s Meridians, causing his aura to strengthen continuously.
’Not bad.’
Li Chang’an felt the change within himself and nodded slightly.
After just a few breaths, his strength rose from the Qi Refining Fourth Layer to the Qi Refining Fifth Layer.
And it was still rising.
It barely reached the Qi Refining Sixth Layer before it slowly came to a stop.
’My current strength should be considered top-tier within the Middle Stage of Qi Refining. Even though it’s temporary, it’s still quite impressive, especially since this Magic causes no harm to my body.’
Li Chang’an had a smile on his face.
He was extremely satisfied with this Borrowing Technique.
After all, in the Cultivation Immortality Realm, most methods for temporarily boosting one’s strength were harmful to a Cultivator’s body.
Take the Zheng Family’s Explosive Spirit Pill, for example.
But the Profound Water Turtle’s Borrowing Technique was incredibly gentle. He could use it whenever he wanted without worrying about any side effects.
’In this state, can I draw a Tier One Top Grade Talisman?’
Li Chang’an pondered for a moment.
Then, he sat down at his desk, took out Talisman Paper, Spiritual Ink, and a Talisman Brush, and began to try.
