Chapter 229 Earning Genesis Jade (1/2)

By the side of a creek.

Zhou Yuan still spent the majority of his time here training, while naturally blocking off the various matters and happenings of the outside world. All of his attention was placed on mastering the Ethereal Form technique.

It was the fifth day since he borrowed the jade strip.

Although these five days were short, they were unbelievable enriching to Zhou Yuan. In these short five days, he had unblocked 30 of the 108 apertures...

Only 6 remained till he reached the first level. When that happened, the true wonders of the Ethereal Form technique would begin to be revealed.

Atop the rock, Zhou Yuan opened his eyes, mist gathering within them before gradually disappearing as a satisfied smile appeared from the corners of his lips.

He had just completed another aperture, his total count now reaching 31.

31 apertures in five days. If not for the Decoder Saint Rune, Zhou Yuan would not have even dared to imagine such progress.

”But the mist essence has been used up, I'll have to go buy more…”

”It's also time to return the jade strip, but it's a little unfortunate about the numerous experiences from the seniors and elders recorded inside. Looks like I'll need to borrow it again when needed.”

Zhou Yuan began to calculate, and a pained look suddenly rose on his face. He had realised he now had less than ten Genesis jade pieces remaining.

All of his time had been spent on the Ethereal Form technique, and he had not visited the Task Pavilion nor taken on any a.s.signments there. Hence, he naturally had no Genesis jade earnings.

While Zhou Yuan sighed, several figures flew over form far away, landing beside the creek.

Zhou Yuan lifted his head, discovering that it was Qiao Xiu, Sheng Wanjin and the rest.

”Hey, little Yuan bro, you're living a little too relaxed.” Shen Wanjin's oily face was filled with worry.

”Junior brother Zhou Yuan, you're in really big trouble this time.” Qiao Xiu let out a bitter laugh. ”How did you end up offending the instructor? They're after all inner mountain disciples, while we're merely tiny shrimps in comparison. Moreover, we have to rely on their guidance to learn our Genesis techniques.”

During the past two days, news that Zhou Yuan had been shut out from all the instructor lessons had spread like wildfire. As a result, Qiao Xiu, Shen Wanjin and the rest were no longer able to sit still, and came rus.h.i.+ng over.

Zhou Yuan did hear about it a little, but did not pay much attention to it. From his point of view, he currently did not need the guidance of those so-called inner mountain disciples.

”Junior brother Zhou Yuan, maybe you should yield to senior brother Zhu Yue. I'll go back and help you send him some gifts to see if we can resolve this matter.”

He thought very highly of Zhou Yuan, and did not want him to end up being unable to learn any Genesis techniques due to a single impulsive clash that had led to Zhu Yue sabotaging the former.

Everyone was desperately trying to raise their strength during these three months, and learning Genesis techniques was one of utmost importance. If Zhou Yuan were to be disadvantaged in this aspect, he would surely fall behind others in the peak selection ceremony three months later.

Zhou Yuan merely chuckled when he heard this, his impression of Qiao Xiu growing a little more favorable. After all, there were not many disciples who would even dare to approach him recently, let alone offer him a helping hand.

He waved his hand and said, ”Senior brother Qiao Xiu need not worry, I know what I'm doing.”

At the sight of Zhou Yuan's expression, Qiao Xiu could only let out a bitter chuckle. He knew that though the young man before him seemed like a gentle person, he was in actuality very stubborn.

Shen Wanjin was the most shrewd amongst the group, and thus knew what Zhou Yuan currently lacked the most. Hence, he grinned and said, ”Little Yuan bro, I see that you've been training hard these past few days and didn't really come out to accept any missions, so you should be almost out of Genesis jade pieces, right? If you need, we can loan you some.”

Zhou Yuan thought for a bit, but ultimately shook his head. ”No need for the time being. If it does come to that, I will go look for you guys.”

”Alright then, I'll be heading to the Hidden Scriptures House to return the Genesis technique jade strip.”

Zhou Yuan smiled at the group, before he flew off into the sky atop his Genesis Qi.

As they watched him leave, Qiao Xiu, Shen Wanjin and the rest exchanged a look and sighed. They did not truly understand Zhou Yuan's current situation, and thus were under the impression that he was just being stubborn.

”This is no good… if this continues, little Yuan bro will not be able to learn even a single Genesis technique after the three months are over. What will he have to show in the peak selection ceremony then…”

...

When Zhou Yuan once again arrived at the Hidden Scriptures House, the pa.s.sing disciples constantly swept their gazes towards him, gazes that were filled with pity.

Zhou Yuan's expression remained calm as he proceeded to return the jade strip at the counter.

”Hehe, isn't this Zhou Yuan? Have you learnt the Ethereal Form technique yet?” At this moment, mocking laughter was heard from the side. Zhou Yuan turned his head, seeing Zhu Feng with several figures behind him, their eyes filled with a toying look as they watched the former.

Evidently, Zhu Feng had received news the moment Zhou Yuan arrived, and thus brought several others to come watch.

Zhou Yuan indifferently said, ”I've net seen your elder brother recently, are the wound on his face still not healed?”

By now, he already knew that Yaoyao had commanded Tuntun to secretly attack Zhu Feng, an act that he could only secretly give a thumbs up to.

Zhu Feng's expression turned rigid, a vicious look in his eyes as he glared at Zhou Yuan and said through gnashed teeth, ”What's there to be proud of by relying on a beast!”