The Journey To Become The Strongest
Chapter 159 — Barter
Lian Haocun did not dodge nor lie, he said truthfully, “Ya, our cultivation levels are all not at the Foundation Building stage. Ku had the cultivation level of the Golden Core Formation stage, as well as Huanran, while Long Yuan had the cultivation level of the Core Formation stage.”
Inevitably, Shen Nong was shocked, as well as the other personality, Yan. After all, the appearance of Lian Haocun and his group seemed like they were eighteen years old. Although Shen Nong and Shen Yan knew, that appearances could be deceiving.
“Hmmm, if you may know, how old are you?” Shen Nong asked politely.
This time, Lian Huanran replied, “I do not know for sure how old Long Yuan is, but he is old enough, while Big Brother and I are eighteen years old, and is moving on to the age of nineteen.”
“Eighteen years!?” Shen Nong said in surprise, but Shen Nong did not ask anything about it, however, everyone had their own secrets, and Shen Nong felt that their too-fast improvement was their secret, and, however, bad thoughts haunted Shen Nong.
‘What do-not, they are cultivating through the demon path?’ Inner Shen Nong guessed a strange one.
As if to know Shen Nong's thoughts, Long Yuan said, “Quiet, Huanran and his older brother are not cultivating in a way that is not right!”
Shen Nong heaved a sigh of relief in his heart, and decided to trust the three of them.
Then in a cold tone, Lian Haocun said, “I tell you this in return for your secret that you have told us.”
With an astonished expression, Lian Huanran asked, “Guru's Secret?”
Shen Nong sighed, and decided to explain it now. Previously, Shen Nong planned to explain after his conversation with Lian Haocun, Lian Huanran and Long Yuan was over, but, since Lian Haocun had already brought up this topic first, he would follow suit.
Lian Huanran seemed surprised to hear Shen Nong's 'uniqueness', but that did explain Shen Nong's sudden change in the lake. Plus, Lian Huanran did not feel, it was a bad thing, so he managed to accept it quickly.
Then they talked until the early hours. Surely, Lian Haocun only responded once in a while with a short answer.
Before letting Lian Haocun and his group return to the dormitory, Shen Nong asked Lian Huanran, “Oh huh, when do you want to formalize your status as my student? What two more days no problem?”
Shen Nong replied, “That's up to you, but I suggest that you stay here, as it will be more convenient for me to teach you as well. But, if you still want to stay in the dormitory, no problem. You can come to me every afternoon to learn the basic science of alchemists.”
Lian Huanran's expression looked complicated, because he did not want to part with his friends who were in the dormitory, let alone there was a cute little Bai and Cheng. However, on the other hand, Lian Huanran wanted to focus on studying the basic sciences of alchemy and expand his knowledge. Having two different options, Lian Huanran felt confused.
Seeing Lian Huanran's confused and complicated expression, Shen Nong said, “It doesn't matter you can't answer it now, consider carefully, which one is better for your future.”
This time, Lian Haocun who was usually just silent like a rock, muttered the word of approval, "Yes."
With a warm smile, Lian Huanran nodded his head.
In an attitude as if he had just remembered something, Shen Nong asked, "Do you already have a furnace to make magic pills?"
Lian Huanran nodded his head, and was reminded of the furnace of legendary quality that was now in its storage ring.
'In hindsight, the reason why we went to the Jade Wolf Sect is because of the jade writing that means Jade Wolf, does this have anything to do with the realm that will be opened in three months?
But..., shouldn't the other top-tier sects also have the chance to enter this realm, why should the Jade Wolf Sect?' Inner Lian Huanran who twisted her brain violently.
Not knowing what Lian Huanran was thinking, Shen Nong said, “And also, this is the third tier magic pill I have made, there are a thousand in number, this pill is for strengthening the foundation, this pill is for, and it would be useful for cultivators at the Foundation Building stage. These pills have a very high level of quality. I entrust it to you.”
Lian Haocun nodded in understanding and picked up the pouch that Shen Nong gave him. Then save the bag containing a thousand magic pills to his storage ring.
Then Shen Nong said, “Come tomorrow again, I will give you ten kinds of magic pills. You too, Huanran, you must come tomorrow afternoon. Then, see you tomorrow.”
Lian Haocun and Lian Huanran nodded their heads. Then, Lian Haocun, Lian Huanran and Long Yuan walked back towards the dormitory.