bookbashuk Chapter 25 A Gift from the Family
Chapter 25 A Gift from the Family
After Zhang Xingxuan and the other person left, only the grandfather and grandson remained in the house.
Looking at this junior who was gradually beginning to show his talent in the clan, Zhang Yuanlin sighed:
"I didn't expect that your cultivation would break through again after almost a year and a half. It seems you haven't been slacking off."
"It's all thanks to Uncle Thirteen's excellent teaching."
"Hey, don't always attribute everything to others; your own efforts are the most important thing."
The old man waved his hand, his expression becoming even more gratified, and continued:
"You've made a lot of contributions to the family this past year, and thank you for your hard work."
Zhang Lingyu's ability to kill the Black Spirit Python at the fourth level of Qi Refining once surprised him. Although he had the Golden Sword Talisman, the fact that it could entangle the python for so long showed that Zhang Lingyu was quite capable.
Then there was the matter of transporting the spirit rice. Both Elder Zhang Yuanyi and Elder Zhang Yuanyi had informed him of everything, big and small. It could be said that without this junior's caution, several members of the family might have perished during that transport.
Now, not only have they safely escorted Zhang Lingqiao back to her family, but they've also brought back the Gathering Yin Flower, which is another great achievement.
Thinking of this, Zhang Yuanlin recalled what Zhang Lingyu had said to him a year and a half ago.
The boy said he wanted to repay his family, and now he has truly done so.
The old man couldn't help but exclaim, "Little Nineteen, you did a great job this time!"
"Uncle Sixteen is the main force this time, and I am just assisting from the side."
The old man did not agree with Zhang Lingyu's modesty; being rather fair, he shook his head and said:
"He is him, and you are you. The clan will decide on your sixteenth uncle's reward, and it is yours now."
"Little Nineteen, tell me, what do you want?"
"this......"
The old man's questions really stumped Zhang Lingyu for a moment, and he could only say, "It's nothing more than some cultivation resources."
"Cultivation resources?"
Zhang Yuanlin chuckled, realizing his question had been somewhat abrupt; he should have let the child think about it. However, there was one thing he absolutely couldn't refuse, and he said softly:
Are you interested in the Qi Refining section of the *Ziyang Secret Canon*?
"The Purple Sun Secret Manual!?"
Zhang Lingyu's breathing became heavier after hearing this. The "Purple Sun Secret Manual" was the clan's most treasured cultivation technique, and it was truly possible to cultivate it to the Golden Core stage.
Although the "Yi Mu Chun Gong" he is currently practicing is also a foundation-building technique, this technique focuses more on health preservation and longevity. If he goes out to travel and fight with others in the future, he will still fall into a lower level.
Although he has only been given the Qi Refining section for now, the family will certainly not be stingy with the subsequent cultivation methods if he advances to the Foundation Establishment stage in the future.
Zhang Lingyu quickly bowed and solemnly said:
"Thank you for your kindness, Second Grandfather. I am willing to cultivate myself."
With the Golden Elixir cultivation method so close at hand, who wouldn't want to practice it?
Zhang Yuanlin nodded in satisfaction. Although Zhang Lingyu's contribution was not enough for him to cultivate the Qi Refining section of the "Purple Sun Secret Manual," he valued the child's potential.
After these incidents, he was certain that the other party would become a pillar of the family in the future!
Moreover, he is not weak in combat, so letting him cultivate his skills early on will make it easier for him to deal with the cultivators from the Yun and Ming families.
After saying that, he took out a jade slip from behind his storage bag, handed it to Zhang Lingyu, and solemnly said, "After reading this, make a vow of Dao heart, and remember not to divulge it to anyone."
"I understand."
Zhang Lingyu reached out and took the jade slip, placing it between his eyebrows. With a slight touch of his divine sense, the vast and ethereal content of the cultivation technique within the jade slip entered his sea of consciousness.
Fifteen minutes later, he slowly opened his eyes.
After returning the jade slip, Zhang Lingyu solemnly said:
"I, Zhang Lingyu, swear by my Dao heart that I will never reveal the 'Purple Sun Secret Manual' to anyone. If I break this oath, may Heaven and Earth punish me."
Whether it's the "Purple Sun Secret Manual" or other cultivation methods, every cultivator in the Zhang family will make a vow of Dao heart.
After all, a family's cultivation technique is the foundation of its existence. If another family obtains it and discovers its flaws, the Zhang family's demise will not be far off.
Although breaking one's vow to uphold the Dao will not truly result in divine retribution, cultivators place great importance on cause and effect. If one breaks the vow, inner demons will arise during cultivation and breakthroughs, and a single misstep could lead to the severing of one's Dao path.
Therefore, no one took the oath of Dao heart as a joke.
"Lingyu thanks Second Grandfather for bestowing the Dharma upon her."
Zhang Lingyu bowed to the old man, who replied, "There's no need for thanks. You deserve it. Now, have you decided what reward you want?"
"This...the Ziyang Secret Manual is extremely precious, and I have no other requests."
Zhang Lingyu was not a greedy person; the value of this copy of "The Purple Sun Secret Manual" far exceeded the reward he deserved.
Seeing this, Zhang Yuanlin nodded in satisfaction and smiled:
"Since you insist on this, then fine. Here are three hundred contribution points. Go to the Treasure Pavilion to exchange for whatever you want."
"Thank you, Second Grandfather."
Zhang Lingyu responded, knowing it was the old man who was taking care of her, and then continued:
"Since Second Grandfather has nothing else to do, then this junior will return to Biyue Town. Uncle Thirteen still needs me."
"Wait a minute."
Zhang Yuanlin pondered for a moment and said:
"Your brother Linghao recently broke through to the sixth level of Qi Refining. The clan is considering sending him out to gain some experience. Why don't you go to his place?"
"He's currently in Fire Cloud Valley, which is perfect for you since you're planning to switch to studying the Purple Sun Secret Manual."
"Go to Sixteenth Brother's place?"
"That's right. Since Linghao started cultivating, he has been cultivating almost all the time. This can't go on forever. We should take this opportunity to let him go out and experience some trials to temper his character."
"Yes, Lingyu thanks Second Grandfather for his kindness."
Zhang Lingyu immediately understood. Fire Cloud Valley was located in the heart of the Zhang family's territory. Because there was a fire-evil earth vein underground, the fire spiritual energy there was very abundant, which was perfect for cultivating the "Purple Sun Secret Manual".
"It seems that my second grandfather intends to cultivate me, otherwise he wouldn't have sent me there."
Zhang Lingyu was extremely grateful to this family elder, because going there to cultivate made cultivation much more efficient.
Moreover, the intelligence system shows that spiritual plants mature in Fire Cloud Valley from time to time, and he can capture them all in one fell swoop.
Seeing that he had no objections, Zhang Yuanlin instructed him, "When you get there, you must intensify your cultivation. Although there is nothing major there, there are occasional attacks from first-tier demonic beasts, and you will need to deal with them."
"If a second-tier demonic beast appears, you should immediately inform the family. Do not try to act recklessly on your own."
"Don't worry, Second Grandfather, I understand."
A second-tier demonic beast is equivalent to a late-stage or peak Qi Refining cultivator, and Zhang Lingyu is not foolish enough to deal with it alone.
"Alright, then pack your things and go. Also, take the order to guard Biyue Town to your sixteenth brother."
Zhang Yuanlin was still quite confident in this junior's ability to handle things. After giving his instructions, he dismissed him, since as one of the heads of the family, there were still many things for him to worry about.
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After receiving the order to go to Fire Cloud Valley, Zhang Lingyu did not delay for long. He first went to the Treasure Pavilion to exchange for cultivation pills. Since he didn't have much to pack, he prepared to go down the mountain.
Unexpectedly, an old man called out to him from behind.
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