Elder Zhao: Congratulations to the Ninth Princess on Finding a Talented Man

Night falls.

The wind was strong in the Mist Marsh, and the temperature dropped sharply.

Inside the cave, a campfire flickered, and cups of wine were clinked.

"Brother Wang, your cooking is superb. I've tasted many spiritual dishes over the years, but this is the first time I've ever tasted such delicious food."

Elder Zhao gave a thumbs-up in praise.

Wang Baole laughed and said, "Elder Zhao, you flatter me. My cooking skills are only at the beginner level. But speaking of which, your spirit wine is the best I've ever tasted."

Upon hearing this, Elder Zhao and the Ninth Princess immediately formed their own judgment.

The spirit wine they brought this time was only of high quality; if Wang Baole came from a prestigious school, he must have tasted it before.

It now appears that this young man comes from an ordinary background and does not belong to a powerful sect.

This was exactly the kind of talent the Ninth Princess needed. She began to ponder what treasure she could use to win him over.

After a satisfying meal and drinks.

After chatting with Elder Zhao for a while, Wang Baole sat cross-legged and began to meditate with his eyes closed.

Throughout the entire process, the Ninth Princess barely spoke a few words to him, merely observing from the sidelines.

After the two put Wang Baole into a meditative state, they exchanged a glance and then quietly left the cave.

Sensing that the two had left, Wang Baole subconsciously reached out and touched the jade pendant at his waist.

Outside the cave, Elder Zhao bowed slightly to the Ninth Princess: "Congratulations, Ninth Princess, on discovering such a talented individual. If you can recruit him, he will surely be a great help in the future."

The Ninth Princess murmured, "But I still don't know what Young Master Wang lacks?"

Elder Zhao said, "Since you were going to train in the Mist Marsh anyway, why not travel with him? Over time, you'll naturally discover his preferences."

The Ninth Princess nodded slightly. "Let's do as Elder Zhao says."

After they finished speaking, the two returned to the cave.

As soon as Elder Zhao entered the cave, he said, "Young friend Wang, there is something I would like to discuss with you."

It's here!

Wang Baole thought to himself, then slowly opened his eyes and asked, "I wonder what Elder Zhao wants to discuss with me?"

Elder Zhao cut to the chase. "We'd like to train together with young friend Wang in the Mist Marsh. What do you think?"

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Wang Baole never expected that the two of them went out to plot something, only to talk to him about this.

"With Elder Zhao's abilities, he doesn't need to accompany me, does he?"

Elder Zhao smiled and said, "Indeed, but my young lady enjoys your cooking and would like to travel with you."

If you find this troublesome, young friend Wang, then we will not disturb you any longer.

"Okay."

Wang Baole felt that the old man and the young man were not bad people, and his purpose in coming to this Mist Marsh was to cultivate.

With companions around, one can obtain more cultivation resources.

The two were surprised that Wang Baole agreed so readily; it seemed this was his first time experiencing such a challenge.

But this is good, it will make it much easier for them to recruit people in the future.

The next day, Wang Baole got up early as usual to practice Taiji Fist. After finishing, he began practicing swordsmanship.

This time, he practiced one of the sword techniques: the chopping motion. The reason was simple: in this Mist Marsh, chopping was more practical than other sword techniques.

After the two finished meditating in the cave, they saw Wang Baole chopping wood and looked puzzled.

"Young friend Wang, what's going on?"

Elder Zhao asked curiously.

Wang Baole laughed and said, "I'm practicing my knife skills."

"Knife skills?"

Elder Zhao pondered for a moment and said, "Could it be that young friend Wang is focused on the art of spiritual cooking?"

"That's right, I eat a lot, so cooking is perfect for me. I came to the Mist Marsh this time to train and earn more ingredients."

Wang Baole said with a sincere expression.

"I see."

Elder Zhao didn't think much of it, only feeling a little regretful that such a young man with such excellent knife skills had chosen to become a spiritual chef.

However, he believed that once the boy joined the Dao-Seeking Academy and met its powerful Dao-Seeking Academy, he would become even more interested in other cultivation methods.

After finishing his cultivation, Wang Baole began to cook.

After a delicious breakfast, the group resumed their spiritual journey.

Inside the Dao-Seeking Academy, the Miscellaneous Dao Institute, is a mountain cave where people are in seclusion.

At this moment, Xiao Chen was like a vortex of Spiritual Qi, with Spiritual Qi from several miles around continuously flowing into his body.

Chu Feng and his group, who were eating, sensed the fluctuations in Spiritual Qi and put down their chopsticks.

The usually taciturn Elder Bing spoke up, "Spiritual Qi is gathering; it seems Xiao Chen has reached the final stage of his breakthrough."

Upon hearing this, Cao Youqian and Qin Qin's eyes lit up, and they cast expectant glances at Chu Feng.

Chu Feng glanced at the two disciples. "I know you want to see Little Chen break through, let's go together and protect him."

"Um."

The two nodded excitedly.

Chu Feng glanced at Elder Bing, but seeing that she continued eating, he didn't ask any questions. He then led his two disciples toward where Xiao Chen was in seclusion.

In less than the time it takes to burn half an incense stick.

The three of them arrived outside the cave where Xiao Chen was in seclusion.

Feeling the continuous influx of Spiritual Qi, Cao Youqian couldn't help but murmur, "Senior Brother's breakthrough is quite a commotion. I wonder how powerful he will become after this breakthrough?"

Chu Feng smiled and said, "The stronger he is, the better, isn't it?"

Cao Youqian nodded. "That's true. Apart from liking to guide my cultivation, my senior brother has no flaws."

Chu Feng patted his shoulder. "Daqian, this is Little Chen's love for you."

Cao Youqian: "..."

Qin Qin, who was standing to the side, covered her face and smiled when she saw her second senior brother's strange expression.

As time passed, Xiao Chen in the cave stopped absorbing the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi.

His aura reached its peak, and the spiritual power within him erupted like a volcanic eruption.

Boom!

The entire cave began to tremble violently.

Chu Feng and his group, who were standing outside the cave, also felt the tremor. Although the cave had been abandoned for a long time, the formation inside was not damaged. As long as they replenished the spirit stones, it could be used normally.

Chu Feng wasn't worried that Xiao Chen would cause a big commotion and bury him.

A moment later, a familiar voice echoed in Chu Feng's mind.

"Ding! Congratulations, host! Your eldest disciple has broken through to the Heavenly Origin Realm. You are rewarded with thirty years of cultivation."

Hearing this voice, Chu Feng felt exceptionally calm, and waited for Xiao Chen to come out.

Inside the cave, Xiao Chen slowly opened his eyes, sensed the vast spiritual energy within his body, and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

"I've reached the Heavenly Origin Realm! I, Xiao Chen, have arrived for the True Disciple Grand Competition!"

After muttering something to himself, he walked out of the cave.

"Senior Brother."

Cao Youqian was the first to rush forward when he saw Xiao Chen.

Qin Qin bowed slightly and said, "Senior Brother."

Upon seeing his master, junior brothers, and junior sisters, Xiao Chen smiled genuinely with joy.

"Master, junior brothers and sisters, I'm in trouble to trouble you to protect me."

Chu Feng laughed and said, "What are you saying, kid? Come on, let's go back to the courtyard first."

"Um"

Xiao Chen responded and then followed his master, chatting and laughing with his junior brothers and sisters as they flew away...