Wealth That Shakes Heaven: Storm Clouds Gather

It was completely dark, and only the starlight in the night sky illuminated the entire back garden of the Star Peak Manor. There was no one in the back garden at this time, but several people were in a secret underground chamber within it.

"Uncle Zhang, how are you feeling after taking the Biling Pill?" Zhang Xingfeng asked with a slight smile.

Zhang Kuang was truly on the verge of madness. Staring at Zhang Xingfeng, his eyes gleamed with a strange light—the light of a beggar seeing gleaming silver. After a long while, he said, "Nephew, what kind of pill is this? According to the Heart Sutra, it takes at least ten years for me to go from the Golden Core Stage to the Nascent Soul Realm, and that's based on my natural calculations after I've fully comprehended it. But now, a single pill has allowed me to reach the early Nascent Soul so quickly. Do you have any more pills?" Zhang Kuang's sudden change revealed his true colors.

Zhang Xingfeng looked at Uncle Zhang in front of him and frowned, saying, "What do you need these pills for? These pills are made from extremely precious materials, materials that cannot be found in this Mortal World." Indeed, those materials were mostly obtained by Pangu during his adventures through various dangerous places in the Cultivation World.

Zhang Kuang said embarrassedly, "Actually, it's nothing. I just wanted to see if I could help those kids improve their skills faster."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Xingfeng laughed and said, "You know, do you think I don't care about Star Peak Guard? But this Biling Pill can only be taken by cultivators, and only once. Firstly, because if one's cultivation level increases too quickly, it's not good for future Tribulation Transcendence; a solid foundation is essential. Secondly, the effect of the Biling Pill isn't noticeable after multiple uses. Now, Brother Wang, Xiaofeng, and Ayu have all reached the First-grade realm. Brother Lang Feng is out right now, otherwise I would have called him too!"

Upon hearing Zhang Xingfeng's words, Wang Lin, Xiaofeng, and Zhang Yu immediately came over. They had just absorbed the medicinal power of the elixir and finally reached the early stage of the Golden Core realm.

"The three of you haven't been tempered enough. For the sake of the future, you should not take the Biling Pill for now. I will place three Biling Pill next to Uncle Zhang. Once your Golden Core Stage cultivation is stable, Uncle Zhang will give them the Biling Pill." Zhang Xingfeng had gone to great lengths for them.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Kuang immediately said, "Nephew, you don't need to worry about that. I will definitely keep a close eye on them, but I don't know anything about checking whether the Golden Core Stage is solidified."

Zhang Xingfeng smiled slightly and said, "It's very simple. After reaching the Golden Core Stage, cultivators can fly on swords. However, the flight is unstable at first. Only after the cultivation level is fully consolidated will the sword flight be stable. When they can fly easily, they can take the Biling Pill!"

Zhang Kuang couldn't help but smile upon hearing this. He seemed quite satisfied with the testing method.

"Master, we don't have Flying Sword yet?" Xiaofeng said from the side. Ever since Zhang Xingfeng Law Artifact in the training ground, he had been thinking about getting his own Law Artifact.

"No need to rush, of course I've prepared these things for you." Zhang Xingfeng smiled slightly, waved his left hand, and immediately three Flying Swords and a carving knife appeared. Of course, this carving knife-shaped magical Law Artifact was specially prepared for Zhang Kuang.

Zhang Kuang's eyes blazed with fervor as he stared at the carving knife. Xiaofeng and the other two also had bloodshot eyes.

Zhang Xingfeng smiled slightly, and the four magical Law Artifact, under his mental control, went to the four people respectively.

"You should subdue them first. Just pour your True Primordial Energy into them!" These magical Law Artifact are all ownerless, which is why they were subdued so easily. If they were owned magical Law Artifact, subduing them would not be so easy.

Zhang Kuang, possessing the highest skill level, was naturally the fastest at subduing Law Artifact. He summoned the carving knife from his body, twirled it a few times, and then said to Zhang Xingfeng, "Nephew, this magical Law Artifact is truly excellent, far superior to my old carving knife. I've decided that I will definitely use it to carve even better works in the future. Hmm... what should we name this Law Artifact?" Zhang Kuang frowned; this magical Law Artifact, which he deeply cherished, certainly deserved a good name.

Zhang Xingfeng smiled slightly and said, "Let's call it the Jade Scar Blade! Its mission is to leave marks on Flawless Jade."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Kuang paused for a moment before saying, "No, my dear nephew, the name you suggested is really too... well, you know. I think we should call him 'Jade Carving Blade,' a knife for carving Flawless Jade! What do you think, my dear nephew? Is the name I suggested alright?"

Zhang Xingfeng smiled and nodded. Suddenly, Zhang Xingfeng looked at Zhang Yu and Zhang Yu others beside him. All three of them had already subdued the Law Artifact, and their auras seemed to have changed.

"Master, this Flying Sword seems to really obey! It moves exactly as I tell it to!" Xiaofeng excitedly controlled the Flying Sword as it flew around him, like a child who had just received a toy.

Zhang Xingfeng said, "You all need to use your Flying Sword more often in the future. Only in this way can you control Flying Sword perfectly. Alright, you can continue your cultivation. I'll go back to my room now! Remember, if you can't fly steadily on your sword, you absolutely cannot take the Biling Pill, as that will greatly affect your future Tribulation Transcendence. It's almost dawn. Tomorrow, I'll be leaving, so you must follow Uncle Zhang's arrangements regarding your cultivation!"

"Yes!"

Zhang Xingfeng nodded in satisfaction, turned back and gave Zhang Kuang a deep look before leaving. He knew from Zhang Kuang's eyes that Zhang Kuang would not disappoint him.

Watching Zhang Xingfeng's departing figure from the secret chamber, Zhang Kuang thought to himself, "Nephew, how many more miracles are you going to create? From the First-grade realm to the late Golden Core stage, just one Spirit Pill and one Biling Pill, it's that simple! But how long does true cultivation actually take? The First-grade realm to the Golden Core Stage is a hurdle, some people can't even cross it in their entire lives, but you, nephew, only need one Spirit Pill to go from the early to the late Golden Core stage, a few decades is the minimum! And one Biling Pill can solve it overnight! Haha... So this is how a master is made, it really is simple!"

Zhang Kuang was somewhat amazed, but he knew it couldn't possibly be that simple. Were those elixirs, those Biling Pills, so easy to refine?

"You three, you must cultivate diligently, understand?" Zhang Kuang turned around and shouted to the three excited guys.

Brother Wang and the others immediately responded. After all, Zhang Kuang was their uncle, their elder. Moreover, Uncle Zhang's current skill level was so high.

Cultivation!

Cultivation!

This is what Xiaofeng and his friends need to do in the near future.

Zhang Xingfeng sat cross-legged on the bed, quietly, the altar was serene.

A ray of sunlight streamed in through the window, and a smile inexplicably crept onto Zhang Xingfeng's lips. He slowly opened his eyes, walked to the window, stood proudly, and looked at the rising sun.

"Young Master, someone from the palace has arrived!" Qiu Zhi afar. Ever since Zhang Xingfeng became a count, outsiders addressed Zhang Xingfeng as Earl Zhang, and even the servants within the Star Peak Manor called him the head of Zhang Xingfeng family. After all, Zhang Xingfeng had established a count's Lineage.

Zhang Xingfeng turned slightly to look at Qiu Zhi running towards him. The sunlight streaming through the window created a dazzling array of colors on Zhang Xingfeng's silver hair.

Seeing this, Qiu Zhi was stunned, seemingly bewildered by Zhang Xingfeng. It took her a while to come to her senses. Seeing Zhang Xingfeng looking at her with a puzzled expression, she blushed. However, she hadn't forgotten her own situation and lowered her head, saying, "Young Master, someone from the palace has arrived. He is waiting for you in the main hall." After saying that, she immediately turned and left.

Zhang Xingfeng was taken aback, wondering why Qiu Zhi this way. But in an instant, he remembered the person from the palace and walked towards the main hall.

Upon seeing Zhang Xingfeng approach, Wang Ti, the commander of the Imperial Guards, immediately said respectfully, "Earl Zhang, this is an invitation from His Majesty. Please accept it!"

As the leader of the palace guards, Wang Ti's status was not much lower than Zhang Xingfeng's. However, he knew the emperor's attitude towards Zhang Xingfeng, and he also knew that there were some extremely powerful forces on the continent that were not under the control of the court. Therefore, he was very humble when facing Zhang Xingfeng.

Zhang Xingfeng was clearly satisfied with the man's attitude. He glanced at the post and said, "Okay, I understand. You can pick me up tomorrow morning. You can go back now."

"Yes!" Wang Ti turned and left.

"Master, who is this brother?" Li Er's voice was very loud and could be heard from afar. Zhang Xingfeng showed a helpless smile. Obviously, Li Er must have gone out to gamble all night again, otherwise he would not have been able to come in from outside the gate so early in the morning. Fortunately, Li Er's gambling skills were also very high. With his second-grade strength and various skills, he had already made a name for himself in the gambling circle.

Wang Ti nodded to Li Er and then turned and left. But although he walked very steadily, Wang Ti felt uneasy all over.

He was forty years old this year and had reached the Second-grade realm, making him the top expert among the Imperial Guards. However, he was shocked to discover that the bald, burly man who called Zhang Xingfeng" Master" also possessed the second rank of skill! Yet, he was clearly still very young, definitely not thirty years old! One could only imagine how powerful this bald, burly man would become in the future!

"Perhaps, this is the true strength of those super-powerful forces!" Wang Ti sighed inwardly, then quickly left. Little did he know, the strength of these super-powerful forces was far greater than he imagined!

Zhang Xingfeng looked at the post in his hand.

"Young Master Zhang, I hope we can meet at the Imperial Guard camp outside the city tomorrow to discuss our grand plan for the treasure!"

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