Cultivation Starting from Full Talent-Chapter 198 - 196 Green Water Turtle, Breakthrough!

Chapter 198: Chapter 196 Green Water Turtle, Breakthrough!

“Ah?! Junior… Junior dares not…”

Sang Ping’an continuously shook his head, “Senior must be joking, how can a junior snatch what others love…”

“Hmph~~~”

Ning Daoran slightly smiled, in truth he really wanted to give it away, but alas, Sang Ping’an dared not accept.

Although Little Bai looked young and beautiful, her Divine Soul had actually been stripped out, and although that half of the Divine Soul was also inside her body, it was wrapped in a layer of prohibition.

She couldn’t really be considered a person, although she might also be capable of that…

But the taste was too heavy!

Ning Daoran thought about this and couldn’t help but feel a chill on his back, and said, “I’ll take a trip to Floating Duckweed Workshop, Sang Ping’an, you stay in the shop diligently practicing and keeping an eye on the family business, don’t let anything go wrong.”

“Yes, as the junior commands!”

Sang Ping’an was a good yes-man, already fully compliant with Ning Daoran’s words.

…

In the morning.

Business at the Floating Duckweed Workshop wasn’t too busy, Chen Ping’er, dressed in a palace dress, personally accompanied Ning Daoran to select talismans and materials.

This made many of the shop assistants at Floating Duckweed Workshop quite surprised, not knowing who this young cultivator actually was, that each time he came, the owner would personally keep him company.

“Fellow Daoist Ning, what are these materials for?”

Chen Ping’er looked at the list and couldn’t quite figure out what they were intended for.

“The All Heavens Hidden Thunder Array.”

Ning Daoran said, “A second-order high-grade array, I wish to attempt to refine a couple.”

This array heritage was discovered in the trove of the White Sheep Demon Queen’s cave mansion, from a Golden Core Early Stage second-order high-grade array master.

Sadly, this second-order array master had set up two second-order top-grade killing arrays back then and, together with another Golden Core, tried to trap and kill the White Sheep Demon, but ultimately failed.

Both Golden Core cultivators had their cores dug out by the White Sheep Demon Queen and were refined in an instant.

A close call, quite regrettable, but the heritage of the All Heavens Hidden Thunder Array was fortunately preserved, just right for Ning Daoran to fill some gaps in his knowledge of arrays.

Although he was a third-tier middle-grade array master, the true arrays he had studied were not merely a handful, as such array masters who shine with only one gimmick were quite scorned in the industry.

As the saying goes about high-level array masters, one must be comprehensive, slightly acquainted with all sorts of arrays!

“It turned out to be this array…”

Chen Ping’er smiled with dimples showing, “What a coincidence, Fellow Daoist. The several kinds of materials you need are all available at Floating Duckweed Workshop.”

“That would be best, Fellow Daoist Chen, remember to give me a discount.”

Chen Ping’er covered her mouth with a light laugh, her beautiful eyes sparkling.

She enjoyed the feeling of talking with Ning Daoran, not feeling estranged at all.

Shortly after, Ning Daoran gathered the materials and also bought a batch of demon beast meat, then ordered a cup of tea in an elegant room, planning to return after lunch.

But at this moment, a noisy commotion suddenly arose from downstairs.

“Boom—”

Following a loud noise, the South Sea Coral on the first floor of Floating Duckweed Workshop was shattered, and a Qi Refining Stage servant-boy’s mouth and nose bled, looking quite miserable.

The one who had struck, a very muscular Martial Artist flowing with vigorous blood qi, was in the Early-stage Condensed Liquid Realm.

A Martial Artist of such a cultivation level hitting a Qi Refining Stage practitioner was like an eagle catching a chicken!

“Grandpa Feng, I know my mistakes, I truly do…”

The beaten Qi Refining Stage servant-boy endured the pain and hurriedly got up, kowtowing repeatedly to the Martial Artist.

“Know your mistakes?”

The Martial Artist called “Grandpa Feng” scoffed, “Is simply knowing your mistakes useful? Tell your boss, Chen Ping’er, to come out and have a meal with me to smooth things over!”

Ning Daoran approached the balcony and frowned, asking a Qi Refining Ninth Level cultivator beside him, “Fellow Daoist, who is this person?”

“Oh!”

The cultivator respectfully transmitted, “It turns out to be Senior Ning… This person’s name is… Eh, what was it… I forgot too, but in the market, he’s known as Fatty Feng, and relying on the cultivation of the Condensed Liquid Realm, he opened a black market on the back street. He has earned quite a lot of spirit stones on regular days.

But ever since Floating Duckweed Workshop opened… With its high-quality and reasonably priced goods, and since Master Chen opened channels to Kuizhou, they also started selling demon meat, which is the main business of Fatty Feng’s black market. So, he comes over every three days causing trouble, seeking out Master Chen’s misfortune.”

“Is that so…”

Ning Daoran smiled and said, “A mere Early Stage Condensed Liquid Realm Martial Artist, two Foundation Establishments could take care of him, and since Master Chen herself is also at the Foundation Establishment, she couldn’t possibly allow him to run amok, right? There must be a backer behind this Fatty Feng!”

“Senior sees clearly!”

Seeing the Foundation Establishment Cultivator being friendly, the Qi Refining Ninth Level cultivator relaxed and smilingly transmitted:

“The backer behind Fatty Feng is actually the Golden Core family of the Feng family from Moyang County, and the Feng family’s Ancestor is a Golden Core Early Stage. Moyang County is only hundreds of miles away from Fanshu City.

Moreover, Fanshu City’s black market business is able to give the Feng family a continuous supply of spirit stones every year, reportedly at least four to five thousand spirit stones, so the Feng family’s Ancestor highly values the black market business.

I even suspect that the frequent provocations from Feng Wuliang are possibly instigated by the Feng family’s Ancestor.”

“I see.”

Ning Daoran narrowed his eyes and didn’t say more.

He wasn’t likely to take action for Chen Ping’er, as their relationship was merely a reciprocal business one and hadn’t reached a level of deep obligation.

Moreover, Floating Duckweed Workshop itself was supported by a few Foundation Establishment cultivators; otherwise, it wouldn’t have been able to do such big business in Fanshu City.

Sure enough, it was still Chen Ping’er who came out and resolved the issue.

Her smiling face was as beautiful as a flower, her words gentle, with a few light phrases she cleverly silenced Fatty Feng, who could only leave begrudgingly.

Ning Daoran left the Floating Duckweed Workshop, not bothering himself with trivial matters.

Unless someone truly intended to kill Chen Ping’er, he might step forward and say, “Whoever dares to touch my woman, I’ll disturb their ancestors’ graves,” then wreak havoc all around and take Chen Ping’er back home to warm the bed…

…

Sword casting shop.

“Clang clang clang~~~”

Big Stupid Deer, hammering iron day and night, had fully mastered Elder Ou Yeping’s true inheritor technique.

Amid the sparks flying, Ning Daoran and Ou Yeping jointly appraised.

“Elder, do you think Old Lu’s Wind and Thunder Hammer Technique has reached a level close to your mastery now?”

“Mastery?”

Ouye fervently said, “Young fellow, don’t be too full of yourself… Although my disciple’s talent is decent, at most, he has only achieved 60% of my skill level, he still needs to diligently practice!”

“Aw??”

Big Stupid Deer let out an excited cry, never expecting to have already reached 60% of his Master’s skill, immediately thrilled.

However, Ning Daoran could see clearly that Old Lu’s iron forging, in terms of speed, strength, and the spiritual essence in his hammering, was quite perfect. In fact, at this moment, he had already perfected the Wind and Thunder Hammer Technique!

A bit terrifying, considering it was all through hard work without refining time!

Ning Daoran felt somewhat abashed…

Elder, too, was just being stubborn. His own Wind and Thunder Hammer Technique was far from perfect; Big Stupid Deer had already surpassed him.

The elder’s statement was mostly to motivate Big Stupid Deer, curious to see what progression Big Stupid Deer’s perfected technique could achieve!

Of course, Big Stupid Deer’s ability to perfect the technique in just a few years wasn’t solely due to talent. Another crucial factor was his realm.

As a Golden Core Stage Spiritual Beast, his memory, comprehension, and integrative abilities were incomparable to ordinary beasts.

Just like the current Ning Daoran, ascending to the Golden Core provided comprehensive benefits. He could now never forget anything he read, was able to draw inferences from one fact, and his mental flexibility was far beyond that of the Foundation Establishment Stage.

Even if Ning Daoran were to take a college entrance exam now…

He would surely excel without mentioning Qingbei…

…

Late at night, enjoying a little drink with the very thrilled elder.

“Slow down, Elder…”

He supported the tipsy elder up the steps, laughing, “Watch your step; don’t trip. A 200-year-old elder foundation establishment expert stumbling drunk would be an embarrassment to the cultivation world.”

“You rascal!!”

The elder jested, “Alright, I am not that feeble yet; I won’t die from a fall. Ning, go back and rest early, and remember not to neglect your cultivation while relaxing in the city.”

“Don’t worry, Elder, my realm is higher than yours.”

“You cheeky boy!”

The elder grumbled humorously as he went back to his room, soon snoring loudly.

Ning Daoran looked up at the moonlight, feeling an exceptional clarity in his mental state.

Ouye had lived a solitary life, never marrying or having children. His life, apart from cultivation, was almost entirely devoted to blacksmithing, a commitment that had helped raise the status of the sword-casting shop.

Ning Daoran held great admiration for such a pure-hearted man.

Unfortunately, when Ning Daoran offered a Second-Order Life Extension Pill, the elder refused.

Ouye insisted the gratitude was too profound and that he could not repay it even in his next life. Moreover, having been unable to break through for many years, he was tired of living; three First-tier Lifespan Extension Pills were already a mercy. He did not wish to ask for more, content to let his life end naturally without any concerns.

“Squeak~~~”

Ning Daoran pushed the door and entered his room.

Suddenly, Little Bai, who was sitting under the oil lamp reading a Saint’s Book, hurriedly stood up, her cheeks slightly red, as if caught in a secret.

“Master, you’re back. I will fetch water for your foot bath and serve you to bed.”

“No need.”

Ning Daoran gently waved his hand, “I actually don’t have the habit of washing my feet.”

Little Bai’s mouth twitched slightly; what he said was indeed true, but his confident statement as a Golden Core Cultivator was a bit…

…

Spirit Garden Cave Heaven.

Ning Daoran walked beside the fish pond, his brow suddenly furrowing. Deep within the pond, a stream of spiritual energy was swirling and rising, filled with a dense wood attribute magic power.

It was the Green Water Turtle!

The little creature, having lived luxuriously within the Spirit Garden Cave Heaven for years, was finally about to make a breakthrough.

“Little Turtle!”

Ning Daoran lightly raised his brow, “Surface and complete your breakthrough! Little Blackie, guard!”

“Squeak~~~”

The water churned rapidly, revealing a massive silhouette – Little Blackie.

At the center, a green wave repeatedly emerged, lifting the form of the Green Water Turtle.

The Green Water Turtle stretched its limbs straight, its eyes showing solemnity as it exerted force continuously. Verdant magic power whirled around, enveloping the aquatic landscape.

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Indeed, the Green Water Turtle was on the brink of a breakthrough!

Ning Daoran was overjoyed. Once the breakthrough was complete, the Green Water Turtle would transform into a Second Order Demon Beast, becoming even tougher. The Ning Family Army needed such a damage-absorbing shield!