With the traded goods in hand, Mu Chen prepared to leave.
He declined the dinner invitation.
The family surely had things to discuss, so Mu Chen didn’t want to be in the way.
“Nephew, feel free to visit the palace whenever you have time.
You and Yuan’er are about the same age.” Zhou Qing handed Mu Chen a pass token.
He had taken a liking to Mu Chen.
“Sure.
I’ll come by when I have time.” “Uncle Zhou, when you lost your arm, your body must have sustained some injuries.
Though the spirit liquid can’t regrow your arm, it will help with any internal damage.” “Two drops were for Aunt Qin, which you have given her.
Any more wouldn’t have helped; it can’t replenish lifespan.
The remaining two drops are for you and Zhou Yuan, one each.
It’s good for your health.” Zhou Qing’s left hand gripped the empty sleeve of his right arm.
He nodded softly.
Suddenly, a maid rushed out anxiously, panting as she spoke.
“Your Majesty…
Her Majesty…
after drinking that bottle of medicine…
she coughed up a mouthful of black blood…” “What?
Is Qin Yu alright?” Zhou Qing was alarmed.
His dignified face was now filled with worry.
“Uncle Zhou, don’t worry.
That’s normal.
The spirit liquid clears the meridians and replenishes some lost vitality.
She won’t be as weak now.” Mu Chen said.
The maid nodded.
“Your Majesty, I wasn’t finished.
Her Majesty’s complexion is excellent now, much better than before.” “Haha…
I understand.
Go back and take care of Qin Yu.
I’ll be there shortly.” Zhou Qing was in high spirits.
“Mu…” Zhou Qing turned around, only to see Mu Chen already walking far away.
He couldn’t help but shake his head with a wry smile.
He knew Mu Chen didn’t want to take up their time.
Zhou Qing also turned and headed toward Qin Yu’s palace.
“Uncle Zhou is quite generous.
This should be enough to renovate Su Youwei’s house.” Mu Chen looked at the Genesis Crystal card Zhou Qing had given him.
He had been living at Su Youwei’s place, so naturally he should pay some rent.
Five thousand Genesis Crystals was no small sum for ordinary people.
If Su Youwei had this much money, she would have taken her grandfather to get treated long ago.
“Mu Chen, let me see those beast spirit crystals quickly.” The little marten’s eager voice sounded.
Mu Chen could tell that the beast spirit crystals were very appealing to it.
“Call me big brother, and the beast spirit crystals are yours.” Mu Chen teased.
The little marten was momentarily stunned, then burst out cursing.
“Dream on!
Marten will never say that.” It was a proud Celestial Marten with backbone.
It would never sacrifice its dignity for beast spirit crystals.
“Let me tell you.
These are called beast spirit crystals.
When a Genesis Beast dies, its beast soul condenses into this crystal form to protect the soul.” “It’s similar to how demon beast spirits form in the Tianxuan Continent.
They’re usually used for forging weapons.” Mu Chen tossed the pale yellow transparent crystal in his hand.
Inside, a shadow formed the shape of a Genesis Beast, emitting a strange glow.
Gulp.
Mu Chen heard the sound of swallowing coming from the Ancestral Stone.
It seemed the little marten really needed this.
He had gotten these for the little marten anyway.
He couldn’t use them himself right now.
Though he didn’t know how to restore the little marten’s body, this could at least help its spirit recover somewhat.
But having the little marten call him big brother would be very satisfying, since it was so proud.
“This beast spirit crystal really is similar to a demon beast spirit.
Gulp…” The little marten really wanted to take a bite.
The Ancestral Stone could nourish souls, but because it had blown up its body, its spirit was also in a weak state and needed replenishment from things like beast spirits.
“Really, just say it once, and all these beast spirit crystals are yours.” Mu Chen tempted it with an alluring tone.
“You can try one first.
If it tastes good, I have more.” The little marten took a beast spirit crystal in its paws, sniffed it first, then swallowed it in one bite.
Its little eyes immediately lit up.
Clearly, the taste was very satisfying, and its spirit also solidified slightly.
But one beast spirit crystal didn’t have much effect.
Besides, these were all from first-grade Genesis Beasts.
“Big brother, give me a few more.
Not enough to eat.” The little marten gave in.
It really could restore its weakened spirit.
Mu Chen nodded approvingly and gave all thirty-plus beast spirit crystals to the little marten.
These first-grade beast spirit crystals came from Genesis Beasts equivalent to the Channel Opening Stage.
They were easy to obtain.
Having the little marten call him big brother once was progress.
Mu Chen knew the little marten only said it for the beast spirit crystals.
For it to say it willingly, his own strength would have to impress it.
The little marten ate the beast spirit crystals inside the Ancestral Stone, deep in thought.
It knew Mu Chen had gotten the beast spirit crystals for it, which improved its opinion of him.
But making it his subordinate?
How arrogant.
And earlier he had boasted that one day he would surpass it.
If he really managed that, then acknowledging him as big brother wouldn’t be shameful.
“Little Marten, do you have any body tempering techniques?” Mu Chen asked.
“Body tempering?
I do have some, but you can’t use them yet.
At least wait until you’ve opened your eight meridians and broken through to the Qi Nourishing Stage before training in that.” The little marten lay on the beast spirit crystals and said lazily.
These were little snacks.
If it ate too fast, there would be nothing left when it craved more.
Mu Chen was quite ambitious.
Body tempering was much more difficult than raising one’s cultivation level.
If it were anyone else trying to cultivate multiple paths at once, it would mock them for being greedy.
But this strange kid, Mu Chen, might actually pull it off.
But that was for later.
Mu Chen hadn’t even officially started his cultivation path yet.
There was no need to begin body tempering so early.
The process of body tempering wasn’t gentle.
It required a will strong enough to endure.
Mu Chen nodded.
He had just asked casually.
He didn’t plan to start body tempering now.
Among the Eight Ancestral Symbols, there wasn’t much description of the Primordial Ancestral Symbol.
It was likely related to the physical body.
The Primordial Master who once possessed it had an extremely powerful body, with physical strength as his main method of attack.
His body, nourished by the Ancestral Stone Spirit Liquid, was already far superior to his peers.
It was probably comparable to a Genesis Beast’s physique.
He could now begin opening his meridians, the first step of cultivation.
When he returned, Mu Chen gave the Qi Drawing Technique to Su Youwei.
It was better quality than what the Great Zhou Academy offered, since it came from the royal treasury.
“Youwei, open your meridians as soon as possible.
That way, when we enter the Great Zhou Academy, we won’t be bothered by those people.” Mu Chen said.
Though he didn’t care much about what others said, Mu Chen didn’t want to be annoyed either.
“Okay, Brother Chen.
Aren’t you going to use it?” Su Youwei asked.
“No.
I have other methods.
They’re definitely not worse than this Qi Drawing Technique.” Mu Chen said with a smile.
“Alright.
I understand.” Su Youwei nodded.
To be able to help Mu Chen in the future, she took her training very seriously.
(End of Chapter)