Eternal Life: I Have the Favor System-Chapter 224 - 154: Legacy (Part 2)

For instance, Chu Lingguang had never known that cultivating the Day and Night Breathing Technique to Perfection could grant the ability of Introspection.

When this Circulation Operation Skill was cultivated to Perfection, it not only allowed one to better unleash their Dragon Elephant Power, but also allowed the Dragon Elephant Power itself to grow.

The key was to make the Dragon Elephant Power and the Operation Technique develop an affinity, enabling the power to follow the operational path of the Day and Night Breathing Technique and complete a Great Cycle within his blood vessels.

This discovery caught Chu Lingguang completely by surprise.

Since he still had to rest for another day, he decided to spend his time on this.

Late that night.

Chu Lingguang circulated his Dragon Elephant Power.

Under Introspection, the marks where his blood vessels had torn were clearly visible. Guo Wei had said that going too far was as bad as not going far enough. Chu Lingguang needed to give his body enough room to grow, but also enough time to rest. He couldn’t repeat what he’d done the other day—damaging his blood vessels, body, and even his spirit just to awaken the Ren, Du, and Chong Meridian Dragon Elephant.

Before going to sleep, he drank another bowl of the medicinal tea Feng Zhiwen had prepared.

While he slept, the medicinal properties of the tea were completely absorbed by his body.

Early the next morning, Chu Lingguang woke up at his usual hour. After quickly washing up, he joined the others in the dining hall for breakfast.

"Chu Lingguang, are you feeling better?"

Liu Qingqing asked.

"Much better. My master told me to train with everyone today,"

Chu Lingguang said with a smile.

"What did it feel like, awakening three Bloodline Dragon Elephants at once?"

Du Juan asked.

Chu Lingguang thought for a moment. "It was painful, but also joyful."

They all glanced at each other.

Lian Junmiao spoke while eating a steamed bun. "If you’re not confident enough to face Samba, I can fight in your place."

"So can I,"

Hu Yong chimed in.

"If you can do it, then so can I,"

Xue Bingsheng added.

THUD.

Yuan Zeng slapped a Jade Pendant on the table in front of Chu Lingguang. "This is a family heirloom, worth a fortune. How about you trade me for it?"

Chu Lingguang picked up the Jade Pendant.

"You’re not actually thinking of trading, are you?"

Liu Qingqing asked worriedly.

"If accepting this Jade Pendant would make Samba leave me alone, and if it would make everyone forget the envoy’s public declaration that Samba and I must have a showdown, then why wouldn’t I take a priceless piece of jade for free?"

Chu Lingguang retorted.

Everyone was taken aback.

Sighing, Chu Lingguang put the Jade Pendant back down. "Beating Samba will bring me nothing but fame. The greater the fame, the more trouble I’ll face in the Provincial and Martial Arts Examinations. But if I lose, both my master and I will be utterly disgraced, and people will curse our names.

"Taking such a huge risk in exchange for a reputation that only brings more trouble is a losing deal. If this fight could be avoided, I think my master and I would gladly pay any of you to take my place."

The group fell silent.

"The other day, I endured excruciating pain to activate three Bloodline Dragon Elephants at once," Chu Lingguang continued. "It wasn’t because I wanted to compete with all of you. I just wanted to do my part for my master. If I can’t beat Samba, I at least hope I don’t lose too badly, so there’s less malicious gossip."

Lian Junmiao put down the half-eaten steamed bun in his hand. Chu Lingguang’s words made him feel deeply ashamed. He and the others had all seen the duel with Samba as an opportunity to make a name for themselves, so much so that they had been itching to take Chu Lingguang’s place.

Who would have thought that Chu Lingguang didn’t care about this duel at all.

He was more worried about the damage a loss would bring to his master and the agency. It was precisely this concern that had allowed him to endure the pain. While Feng Zhiwen had been performing acupuncture on everyone, Chu Lingguang had combined his Pile Skill and Breathing Technique, ultimately activating three Bloodline Dragon Elephants.

When they realized Chu Lingguang had been driven by such conviction when he awakened the three Bloodline Dragon Elephants, they blushed with shame and were filled with admiration.

"No wonder your expression was the same as always when I saw you this morning," Yuan Zeng said. "There wasn’t the slightest hint of joy."

Generally speaking, anyone who awakened the Ren, Du, and Chong Meridian Dragon Elephant at once and so thoroughly crushed Noble Family Disciples like them would, even if they didn’t gloat, at least show a hint of disdain.

After all, when Hei Hu had awakened just one Bloodline Dragon Elephant, he’d acted like he wanted to dig the power right out of his body to show it off.

No one had ever been as calm and composed as Chu Lingguang was now.

It turned out he was still worried the fight would tarnish his master’s reputation; the thought of making a name for himself had never even crossed his mind.

"While there’s still time, we can take turns being your sparring partners," Du Juan proposed. "We can all exchange pointers and hopefully, by the day Samba arrives, we can help you achieve a significant leap in strength."

"I’ll go first today. My signature skill is the Whirlwind Saber Technique,"

Xue Bingsheng said.

Chu Lingguang paused. He’d seen the Whirlwind Saber Technique before, back at the Weiyuan Escort Agency. When he first fought the brothers Da Wang and Xiao Wang, they had used that very technique.

Only after they powered up did it change into the Continuous Slash Saber Technique.

But Xue Bingsheng was a Noble Family Disciple. ’It’s probably just a coincidence that the techniques share the same name,’ Chu Lingguang thought.

"Alright. Thank you,"

Chu Lingguang said, cupping his fist toward Xue Bingsheng.

This was exactly why Guo Wei had brought them here—to create an opportunity for Chu Lingguang to train with them and accelerate his progress.

"Then I’ll take you on tomorrow! I possess Sword and Spear Dual Mastery. We can fight until the sky grows dark,"

Lian Junmiao chimed in.

"Me too! I’m skilled with dual sabers. Not even Lian Junmiao’s Spear Technique can break through my defense,"

Yuan Zeng added.

"And me..."

Du Juan, Liu Qingqing, and Hu Yong all clamored.

"Everyone, I’m overwhelmed by your generosity. I don’t know how I can possibly repay you,"

Chu Lingguang was overjoyed.

’This group comes from extraordinary backgrounds. They’re all so experienced and knowledgeable. I can learn a great deal by fighting them.’