Feeling Qian Xunji's excited kiss on his cheek, Lin Chuan was stunned.
He hadn't expected his teacher to do that.
But from his teacher's perspective, kissing a little brat was no big deal.
Watching them, Bibi Dong couldn't help pouting. Teacher's still the same. Now that she has her bad junior disciple, she's forgotten all about me.
Meanwhile, Qian Daoliu looked speechless. "All right, all right. You're hardly a child anymore."
Only then did Qian Xunji put Lin Chuan down. She really had gotten a little too excited.
But that was because, as she saw it, this whale rubber was incredibly useful. In the future, it could very well leave the Upper Three Sects ten streets behind Spirit Hall!
And her own father was still putting on airs. Who was he trying to impress?
Who knew if he was shocked deep down?
Looking displeased, she said,
"Chuan'er worked hard to hammer and refine this whale rubber."
"As the Great Enshrined, you swallowed a medicinal ingredient refined by a junior in one gulp. Aren't you going to offer him something in return?"
Qian Daoliu's old face reddened.
That was right. How had he forgotten?
Although he had tried it for Lin Chuan's sake, he had taken something from a junior for free and forgotten to compensate him. How could he save face as the Great Enshrined?
He promptly said,
"Since even thousand year whale rubber has such an effect, I'll find enough ten-thousand-year whale glue for Chuan'er to cultivate all the way to Titled Douluo, or even hundred-thousand-year whale rubber!"
"At the same time, I'll personally guide Chuan'er for the next two weeks."
"When Chuan'er wins in the exchange with the Clear Sky Sect, he can rightfully become Spirit Hall's Holy Son."
Hearing that, Qian Xunji was surprised.
The old man was really putting in the effort this time.
Even ten-thousand-year whale glue wasn't all that common!
Let alone hundred-thousand-year whale rubber. There was none of that on the market at all.
But the most valuable thing wasn't the hundred-thousand-year whale rubber. It was Qian Daoliu's personal guidance.
Even she didn't know how long it had been since he last guided her cultivation, thanks to their conflict over her father pressuring her to marry.
As a veteran level 99 Titled Douluo, her father had who knew how many times more cultivation experience than an ordinary Titled Douluo.
Though Qian Xunji was confident in herself, she understood that she still couldn't compare to her father.
After all, he was the goal she wanted to surpass.
Hearing those words, Bibi Dong couldn't help grumbling inwardly.
I haven't even become the Holy Maiden yet!
Is my junior brother going to beat me to it?
Wouldn't that mean my junior brother would be riding on my head?
At the thought, she secretly vowed to absorb more whale rubber and suppress her bad junior brother.
Lin Chuan, of course, looked delighted. "Thank you, Grandpa Great Enshrined."
As he saw it, losing a piece of thousand year whale rubber was worth it for so much in return.
Of course, the information about whale rubber had also played a part.
But without Spirit Hall as a platform, even knowing what whale rubber could do, he couldn't have used it to make a profit on a large scale.
Without strength, dabbling in this and that would only draw the attention of powerful factions.
Still, he had a few doubts.
To obtain hundred-thousand-year whale rubber, they would have to make a trip to the sea. Could Spirit Hall's future expedition to Sea God Island happen earlier because of him?
He made a mental note of it.
Seeing Lin Chuan smiling without restraint, Qian Daoliu nodded in satisfaction.
Lin Chuan's performance had been flawless. No wonder his daughter valued him so highly.
He pondered that if Lin Chuan succeeded in becoming the Holy Son this time, he might have to make plans for a trip to Sea God Island.
After all, there was still a chance of obtaining ten-thousand-year whale glue, but whale rubber from a hundred-thousand-year-old or older whale might only be found in Sea God Island's reserves.
The alternative was to hunt a hundred-thousand-year Sea Soul Beast.
His advantage lay in the sky, after all. Once those Sea Soul Beasts dove into the sea, chasing them down would be difficult.
If he could trade for it, that would be quite good too.
Besides, he was wary of the mysterious faction on Sea God Island, so he could take the opportunity to investigate the situation.
Once the effects of whale rubber were completely clear, Qian Xunji had already made her plans.
She would gather the whale rubber from the various branch halls and stockpile enough of it before the other factions caught on.
By then, even if the information got out, it wouldn't matter.
With most of the whale rubber in Spirit Hall's hands, the other factions would have to come to Spirit Hall with ample sincerity if they wanted any.
That way, Spirit Hall would have complete control.
And by taking advantage of the time before others learned about whale rubber, they could first train a group of young people with Soul Rings that surpassed the limits.
She couldn't help feeling it was a pity.
It was a pity that the wagered contest with the Clear Sky Sect was set for two weeks from now. Otherwise, with whale rubber, the younger generation might have been able to turn the tables.
Qian Xunji smiled and rubbed Lin Chuan's head.
"Chuan'er, make sure you cultivate diligently under the Great Enshrined!"
Lin Chuan nodded obediently. "I will, Teacher. Maybe I'll be even stronger when you get back."
Qian Xunji smiled.
Even her father, Qian Daoliu, couldn't bring about a complete transformation in Lin Chuan in a single day.
But she had no intention of dampening her disciple's confidence.
After discussing her future plans for whale rubber with Qian Daoliu, she hurried off.
After all, this matter could affect Spirit Hall's future strategy, and might even require a meeting.
Once Qian Xunji had left,
Qian Daoliu turned to Lin Chuan with a smile.
"Chuan'er, show me your Martial Souls, Soul Skills, and Soul Bone Skill."
"That way, I'll be better able to guide you."
Lin Chuan nodded and showed him everything without reservation: his Twin Angel Martial Souls, his first Soul Skill, Healing Woven Light Light, and his unfinished Soul Skill for concealment.
Finally, there was his Soul Bone Skill, Light Wing Blade.
After the demonstration, Qian Daoliu was astonished by Lin Chuan's talent. He truly was a monster, just as his daughter had said.
He said with a sigh, "For your age, your configuration is quite good."
Meanwhile, Bibi Dong was secretly startled.
I didn't expect my bad junior brother to be this strong already.
No, I have to cultivate hard, or he'll be bullying me from now on!
At that moment, Lin Chuan asked, "Grandpa Great Enshrined, how should I improve myself now?"
Hearing that, Qian Daoliu smiled.
"If you want to improve yourself, Soul Power is still the most important thing."
"Soul Power is the foundation of everything. Never neglect cultivating it just to practice your Soul Skills."
"And I've already asked the Pope to make arrangements for that."
Lin Chuan nodded.
A cautionary example immediately came to mind: Feng Xiaotian, who had Innate Full Soul Power.