479 My Last Name Is Zhao! (2/2)
”There's plenty. It can advance your cultivation tremendously. It can gift you with countless unimaginable opportunities. It can let you come into contact with a cultivation civilization that is different from that of the Federation. It can allow you to… trace the origins of the Federation's cultivation civilization. In addition, if you manage to accomplish something, it can give you a promotion in Noble. Becoming the future Federation President will become something within the realm of possibility!” Li Xingwen hadn't planned to include the last part of his speech, but he saw how unmoved Wang Baole had been the whole time, that was why he had added the last part about becoming the Federation President.
As he expected, the look on Wang Baole's face began to shift after he said the last few sentences, his eyes glowing with an intense light.
”Everything your humble disciple has now has been given by the sect. As long as the sect requires it of me, I will climb mountains and cross oceans without any complaints!” Wang Baole smacked his chest and declared loudly. He appeared completely selfless, as if he was doing everything for the sect.
Li Xingwen was rendered speechless at Wang Baole's ability to make such proclamations, regardless of the occasion. Dumbstruck, he laughed.
”Alright. In that case, you will continue to be a part of the Federation Seedlings Initiative. I believe you will soon find out the reason that this initiative was developed, so I'll not say too much at this juncture.
”As for Zhou Xiaoya… there's no need for you to be angry at the Grand Elder of the Alchemy Pavilion. Zhou Xiaoya's proficiency at refining standard pills is mediocre, but her soul has certain unique elements. That's why she has displayed great results when refining the Enlightenment Pills that are unique to my bloodline.”
”Because of that, I've taught her a cultivation technique. It emphasizes gaining enlightenment, which is why she needs to be away in seclusion for long periods of time. Once she's gained enlightenment, I'll take her in as my personal disciple!” Li Xingwen explained Zhou Xiaoya's situation. It might have been fine if he hadn't done so, but once he had, Wang Baole immediately sucked in his breath.
”Enlightenment?” Wang Baole held no goodwill towards the Dao Enlightenment faculty. He had thought those from that faculty were all nut jobs when he had been on the Lower Academy Island. From what the Grand Supreme Elder had just told him, Bunny had somehow indirectly become one of the Dao Enlightenment faculty.
”Why, do you have complaints?” Li Xingwen glared.
Wang Baole sighed as he felt Li Xingwen's terrifying cultivation. He replied resentfully, ”Such a fine girl in her youth, who's been misled and is now wasting her life away in a secret chamber in seclusion. Even if she's to achieve enlightenment like Li Wuchen, she's still not going to be able to put up much of a fight…”
”Rubbish. My Dao Enlightenment faculty is invincible. Just you wait, once Zhou Xiaoya gains enlightenment, she'll crush you like an ant!” Li Xingwen snorted. Even though he didn't think that was really possible, he had to stand up for the Dao Enlightenment faculty after seeing the dismissive attitude Wang Baole had towards it.
”As long as you're happy… but a person shouldn't be in seclusion all the time. Shouldn't there be some sort of work-life balance…” Wang Baole sighed and looked at the Grand Supreme Elder.
”Fine, fine. I'll make some arrangements later and give Zhou Xiaoya a few days off.” Li Xingwen coughed. He did feel that he might have been too harsh and cruel. To have a girl in the prime of her youth locked away in seclusion every day… he agreed with a wave of his hand. With that, Li Xingwen prepared to end the conversation and leave.
”Wait, dear Grandfather Grand Supreme Elder, there's still something else. I mean… I'm already at the Core Formation realm, but I still don't have an equivalent cultivation technique. Does the esteemed Grand Supreme Elder, my dear grandfather, have some amazing cultivation technique that you can share with me?” Wang Baole said hastily, his eyes shining with anticipation.
”I've already gotten someone to prepare the full set of Core Formation realm cultivation techniques that the Ethereal Dao College has. Go look for Little Zhao, he'll explain to you in detail. Also, you should remain in the college during this period. Don't return to Mars first. Stay for another two weeks… I'm going to create an opportunity for the disciples of our sect!” Li Xingwen laughed arrogantly before he strolled out of the halls and vanished.
Wang Baole blinked. He could vaguely guess what the Grand Supreme Elder was referring to. He was slightly excited and looked forward to it. Then, he wondered about the Little Zhao that the Grand Supreme Elder had spoken of. After a great deal of thinking, he still couldn't figure out who this person was.
Curious, Wang Baole pulled out his voice transmission ring and sent a voice transmission to the Sect Lord of the Ethereal Dao College.
”Sect Lord, the Grand Supreme Elder told me to find Little Zhao for my mystic art. Who is that? I thought about it for a day, but no one comes to mind.”
There was dead silence on the other side of the voice transmission ring. Then, a long moment later, the Sect Lord's ghostly voice drifted over.
”My last name is Zhao!”