Sally & Bolei

With Wharton's help, they did not suffer the pain of the medicinal power erupting like others did. They merely felt a faint tingling throughout their bodies before it was complete.

The next day, everyone who had taken the Foundation-Building Pill felt ten years younger. Wharton then taught them cultivation manuals according to their talents and gave Jason copies of manuals for every element to safeguard.

One person worth mentioning was Lisa Bolei. When she left the Dark Alliance, her silver-white hair had just turned six years old. She should have gone to the Dark Holy City for a magical aptitude test, but the Bole clan had always been watched. Fearing an accident, Jason and the others had never taken her for the test, nor had they had the chance to test her Tiger-Striped Bloodline. Although Wharton had no way to test bloodlines, while helping them refine the Foundation-Building Pill, his current spiritual power allowed him to sense their affinity for magical elements. To his surprise, he discovered that she possessed an extraordinarily strong affinity for light-element magic. A later test showed that she was of exceptional grade, with spiritual power thirty-eight times that of an ordinary person—an aptitude even greater than Linley's had been.

The Four Ultimate Warrior Clans were almost entirely dominated by the elements of earth, fire, water, and wind. Even the Four Divine Beasts Family in Hell mostly cultivated those four elements. Of course, as descendants of the Four Divine Beasts, many clan members also possessed talent in the Laws of Destruction and Life. However, talents for laws such as light, darkness, and lightning were far too rare. There might not even be one among ten thousand clan members.

Lisa was a complete exception, and she had appeared on the Yulan Mainland. Even in Hell, she would have been a key figure for the Four Divine Beasts Family to nurture. Wharton gave her a cultivation manual for light-element magic and personally guided her, intending to train her well. He believed that before long, the Bole clan would produce a Saint Domain light-element magus. This was simply too important to the Ultimate Warrior Clans.

"Uncle Jason, you must keep this manual safe. It absolutely cannot fall into the Church's hands. Only disciples of our Four Ultimate Warrior Clans can cultivate this manual. I will prepare other battle-qi manuals for those who follow us," Wharton said solemnly.

"Mm, I understand," Jason replied gravely.

For the next ten-odd days, Wharton continuously guided Jason and the others in their cultivation and also helped them with training in other battle techniques.

Only after they had fully rested and recovered did they set out once more for the O'Brien Empire. However, the road ahead was no longer as difficult as it had been in the Dark Alliance, and their journey went much more smoothly.

Outside Linley's residence, Fenlai City.

"Lord Gilmor, Lord Lampson, take care." That day, Gilmor and Lampson had come under orders to deliver magic books beyond the seventh level to Linley. Although Linley dearly wished to kill them, he restrained himself when he thought of the more important enemy he still had. After all, if he exposed himself, he might never have another chance to take revenge on Clyde.

After seeing Gilmor and Lampson off, Linley went straight to the small courtyard where he usually cultivated. He ordered the servants not to disturb him and turned down all social engagements.

Ever since taking the Foundation-Building Pill Wharton had given him, Linley had clearly felt that his cultivation speed was much faster than usual. Even Bebe, who had always loved to play, had settled down to cultivate seriously after learning of Linley's revenge plan. Of course, another reason was that he had been badly shaken after seeing Wharton and Little Gold, and was now striving to become stronger.

This continued for three months. During those three months, Linley's warrior cultivation finally broke through to Level Eight Warrior, while his magic also reached Level Eight Mage. However, Linley used the Concealment Spirit Formula to suppress his cultivation, outwardly appearing to remain at the level of a Level Seven Warrior.

He had not planned to emerge from seclusion, but a special guest arrived at the residence that day—someone he had no way to refuse. The servants could only steel themselves and go summon Linley.

Though somewhat angry, Linley saw the servants' deathly pale faces and knew that the matter was probably not so simple. He emerged from seclusion and headed for the reception hall.

"I never expected Master Linley to have such influence. No matter what, these servants refused to announce me. I had to use a few methods before I could see you. I wonder if Master Linley still remembers me. If you have forgotten, that would truly break my heart," said a middle-aged man in the reception hall when Linley appeared.

"It's you." Linley immediately recognized the man. But recalling how fearful the Bright Church's people had been of him, he quickly added, "Of course I remember. May I ask what business you have with me, sir?"