Chapter 335: Chapter 222: Who Is the Overseas Fierce Dragon, 14th Seat

Chen Xing furrowed his brows and slapped his head, directly suppressing the incessantly noisy Chen Yin.

The good seedling discovered by my disciple should naturally join the Chi Yang lineage!

Your Qingyang lineage specializes in Divine Soul Daoist Skills, why are you joining in the excitement!

Wanting to take the easy way out, so shameless!

Grumbling a few curse words to himself, Chen Xing then smiled warmly at his promising disciple as he had Xu Zirong bring up the carefully prepared gift.

"This section of Tiger Soul Demon Bone has been gaining its essence for a thousand years, soaked in Cold Pond Water for three full years, then placed into a Pill Furnace for a decade, removing most of its toxicity and evil qi.

Ah Qi, I see that your blood exchange is complete, and you should start refining Silver Marrow now. This object, once melded into your body, can make your bones stronger and transform their nature into that of a diamond."

Xu Zirong held a long wooden box worth a hundred gold, horizontally, and brought it before Bai Qi. He stood up and took it with both hands, opening it only after receiving the master’s signal.

Beneath lay a layer of bright yellow silk, and inside, quietly rested a piece of tiger bone, over three feet long, dark as black iron.

The surface emitted a strong medicinal fragrance, somewhat pungent, stinging the nose.

Bai Qi didn’t mind and carefully caressed it. The "infant embryo" formed from concentrated thoughts at his brow slightly pulsed, as if hearing the roar of a tiger shaking the forest.

"My master previously let me use tiger bone, but it didn’t have such a profound climate. This Tiger Soul Demon Bone seems as if its spirit hasn’t perished, giving off an evil qi that rushes at me."

What a great thing!

Although Black River County is backed by the great river, with many mountain paths and abundant resources, it’s ultimately not as populous and prosperous as Yihai Prefecture. 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

The Heavenly and Earthly Treasures from the surrounding counties and villages go through several hands and eventually flow continuously into the major firms and trades of the County City.

Such a Tiger Soul Demon Bone, with a thousand years of climate, would be treated as a treasured heirloom concealed and revered in the Chai Market, never openly sold.

"The artisans of Hundred Victories saw this Tiger Soul Demon Bone and wanted to cast it into a treasured sword, one that would cut with the force of a tiger and even produce a howling sound."

Xu Zirong coughed twice, his face showing a hint of pride as if inviting credit:

"Finally, out of regard for my father, they reluctantly allowed me to have it."

Who is your father?

A name so useful?

Bai Qi raised his eyebrows, could it be that this diligent top disciple of the Inheritance Hall has a significant background?

"Alright, I’ll mark you with credit. People get old and forgetful, I have yet to introduce Ah Qi to you.

I established the Inheritance Hall, with about a hundred people learning martial arts and training, Xu Zirong stands out the most and pleases me significantly.

His family is quite wealthy, possessing abundant resources, so you should get close to him."

Listening to the master’s words, Bai Qi quickly tagged Xu Zirong as "Brother Fu."

"How do I remember, among the Thirteen Firms of Yihai Prefecture, none are surnamed Xu..."

Chen Xing saw the confusion of his promising disciple and further explained:

"His father is the wealthiest in Weinan Prefecture, on par with the Female Wealth Deity of the Celestial Water Prefecture.

Originally intending to send his son to the Divine Capital for a marriage alliance, Zirong didn’t agree, so he secretly ran away to Yihai Prefecture and, by a twist of fate, joined my Inheritance Hall.

If they were to compete on wealth, the noble and grand families combined from the Thirteen Firms might not necessarily win against this boy."

The son of the wealthiest man in Weinan Prefecture?

Bai Qi’s eyes lit up, suddenly finding the previously unremarkable Xu brother radiating a distinctive noble aura.

His entire body glowed brightly, dazzling one’s eyes.

The "Brother Fu" label instantly upgraded to a glittering "Rich Man"!

Xu Zirong chuckled continuously, hearing this:

"Instructor is flattering, my family merely has some spare fortune, how could it compare to the Female Wealth Deity of the Celestial Water Prefecture, whose backing is immense, my father is no match."

Chen Xing glanced at the sky, thinking he needs to return home, lest his wife becomes worried.

So he waved his hand:

"It’s too late tonight, Zirong, take Ah Qi back. Tomorrow morning, once you’re done, move over here, it’s always more stable staying at your own place than someone else’s abode."

Bai Qi readily agreed; ever since arriving in Yihai Prefecture, he appeared calm but was actually mentally alert, constantly on guard.

Now with the master’s protection, he can finally sleep soundly.

Master Bai Qi thought to himself:

"Black River County has my master, Yihai Prefecture has the master.

Having strong backing feels cozy!

What Master said is indeed true.

In this world, it’s crucial to have background and influence!"

He stored away the Tiger Soul Demon Bone and once again respectfully bowed to bid goodbye to Chen Xing.

As he left the main hall, he followed Xu Zirong out of the Inheritance Hall.

The two stood on the steps, exchanging some courteous remarks.

The surrounding long street was deserted, the night sky sparsely dotted with stars, chilled by the deep spring cold gently sweeping over their robes.

Bai Qi sought words to fill the conversation, casually asking:

"Brother Xu, just now, the master mentioned your Third-Stage Skin Cultivation formed a golden body, yet it’s still difficult for your spirit to converge.

May I ask which martial art Brother Xu has chosen, that makes it so challenging to comprehend?"

Xu Zirong candidly replied:

"Instructor has always advocated the simplicity of the great way, never teaching profound martial arts.

In the Inheritance Hall, most disciples practice Fist and Palm techniques, myself included, primarily focusing on boxing."

Bai Qi raised an eyebrow:

"Boxing?"

Could it be the same as Master’s, surpassing over a hundred levels of Black Tiger Searching Heart?

Xu Zirong scratched his head:

"Just the ordinary Thirty-Two Forms Long Fist, I’ve practiced for five years, simplifying it into Twelve Paths.

The instructor says once I condense it to seven moves, there’s hope for the fourth-stage lifetime."

Bai Qi understood, simplifying complexity indeed matches the master’s style:

"Long Fist has many schools, known as the ’mother of a hundred punches.’ I wonder which one Brother Xu practices?"