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Chapter 13

Lin Ming got down from the arena and handed Xiao Tian Long's sword back to him.

"Many thanks, brother Long. The sword is impressive, but I don't think a sword is for me."

"No worries. If you don't like swords you should try something like a spear." The Outworlder gave the guy some ideas. In the original novel, the guy did use a spear.

So he is helping him to get into the line which he needs to be in without wasting time.

"I will think about it." Lin Ming seriously nodded at this idea.

While the pair talked among themselves, Wang Yanfeng frowned deeply when he realised the outcome. He lost his pill! This will impact his cultivation in the long run!

"The duel is over and Lin Ming is victorious." Elder Sun announced the fight results as he got everyone's attention.

"Lin Ming will get Wang Yanfeng's Golden Snake Scarlet Pill."

"Now follow me. Time for awards. The welcoming ceremony will be held at the Earth Palace in three days don't miss it."

The elder proceeded to explain some other things as the group of 53 people started to return to their residences. Only 9 remained. As Wang Yanfeng won't be getting anything.

First was Xiao Tian Long, who received a wooden box. Inside it was the Crimson Gold Dragon Marrow Pill.

Next was Lin Ming who got another box but inside there were two pills. The rest of the people got their soul Gathering pills.

As everyone was leaving for their residences Lin Ming handed one of the pills to Xiao Tian Long to inspect.

"Brother Long as promised you can inspect it."

The Outworlder nodded and activated his Create&Craft system. He used it to scan the pill and the material needed to make it, as well as the method of creation.

"Not bad. With the Chaotic Virtues Combat Meridians, you should be able to get the most out of it. Just don't consume one after another, take breaks in between."

After instructing Lin Ming, Xiao Tian Long left as well. He entered his pocket dimension where he proceeded to train.

He wanted to see the power increase he got from reaching the Third Stage of Body Training.

Before this, he could deliver between 2900 to 3000 Jin. To make sure he had one of those testing stones added to his Gym.

So he punched without restraint, now that True Essence was coating his organs he can generate more power.

The rock glowed and showed the number, it was 3800 Jin.

'Hehe, I could casually break a person with this much force.'

After practising strength for a while, Xiao Tian Long proceeded to train in the gym. After that, he got a shower, then got some smoothies.

He inspected himself in the mirror. The muscles were quite something to look at. Though this was not the end. There are still two more stages before the basic training is completed.

Once he finished with everything he opened the box and checked the Crimson Gold Dragon Marrow Pill, he made a scan of it with the C&C system and created a whole bowl of these.

"...I would like to see the faces of the people when they see this bowl." He snorted to himself while looking at this. Then, he did the same thing with the Snake pill.

A full bowl of it. Not that he will be using the snake one. Though he could show off the snake pills or even the dragon pill.

'I could say that he created an array that could copy the pills.'

He thought about it while stroking his chin.

Eventually, he picked one of the dragon pills and swallowed it like candy.

He then proceeded to rotate his Golden Sword Devine Meridians mantra which helps to circulate the True Essence in his body.

This pill had quite a bit of True Essence added to his overall True Essence. With a single pill, he reached the late stage of Viscera Training.

'According to the memories I inherited I should not take another pill for another several days. Though I could take it if I go through an intense training regiment and the body adjusts to the strength.'

Though Xiao Tian Long is in no hurry to cultivate.

~~~

Since he had three days to do anything he wanted, he walked to the Inscription Association. This is the place where he can get anything he wants to make inscriptions.

The issue for him is that he has everything but he needs a direction of some sort. So this place is for the best.

So when got inside he was greeted by an older girl who looked like she was in her twenties.

"How may I help you?"

She asked him politely.

"I wish to join the Association. I already have all the things needed for the exam."

"...Alright…may I know your age and name?"

She asked him as she was filling up a form of some sort.

"Xiao Tian Long, age 15."

For a second her whole body shook. There was a certain awe in her eyes when she heard his name.

"I-It an Honour. Please follow me!"

'Damn…my rep spreads quickly with these people.' The Outerworlder hummed to himself when he saw the respect the girl had for him.

A few moments later they arrived at a hall of some sort. A pretty girl was doing some sort of inscription on a sword. Her fingers were dancing as she was guiding runes on the weapon.

Behind her on a comfortable chair, an old man was sitting with closed eyes.

While it looked like he was resting in truth his Spirit Force was focusing on everything the girl was doing.

For a few moments, he focused on what the girl was doing. He could see many faults with her actions, she was even distracted.

"She is going to fail in…3…2…1…" Xiao Tian Long said to the reception lady. Sure enough, when he said zero the inscription had failed.

"...Grandpa…I failed again…"

"You did better when I was your age." the old man said with a smile as he opened his eyes. He then noticed a pair of people waiting.

"Associate President. This young man here wishes to take the Inscription Master exam." The older girl pointed at Xiao Tian Long.

The girl who was looking at him curiously had her eyes widen for a bit.

"Hmm? What's your name, youngster and your age?"

"I am Xiao Tian Long, and I am fifteen."

Hearing his name and age the pair looked baffled and slightly shocked.

They of course heard about Xiao Tian Long, his Sword Intent, and recently they heard about his talent in Alchemy and Inscriptions.

"...You know of Qin Xingxuan?" The girl asked out of the blue.

"Yuhan…" The old man sighed upon hearing that.

"Umm? Know? She is my girl. I have been teaching her a few things including the inscription she was the one who told me to come here to broaden my horizons."

Hearing that the girl slowly bit her lower lip. She can't believe that girl was getting even more help!

"You should focus on yourself. Instead of looking at other people. Miss President's granddaughter. Focus on your strengths and work on them."

"He is right, Yuhan. Now Youngster Tian Long, I assume you know the rules, for the exam you need to have materials and an item you wish to inscribe on?"

"Yes, I have everything ready."

"Good then follow me." The Association President got from his chair.

"Grandfather, I wish to see him work!" The old man looked at Xiao Tian Long for confirmation when he heard that.

"Sure. She can watch."

"Thank You. I am Wang Yuhan." The girl introduced herself with an elegant bow. She was quite pretty, not at Qin Xingxuan level but she was high on that bar.

~~~

Xiao Tian Long was surrounded by a group of men of various ages. It was a bigger affair than one could expect as it was Xiao Tian Long who is working on this.

He pulled a simple sword and then the materials before proceeding to work.

People immediately noticed how he guided the letters with his fingers.

They all had shocked looks! The art he was using is called 'Bright Buddha Flicks the Lotus'. It's when one's fingers move so fast that it looks like he has ten hands.

Wang Yuhan's eyes widened when she saw this. She can't even see what he is doing! How is she supposed to learn anything when he is this fast?

Eventually, it was all over, the sword's whole blade had runes inscribed on it. There was a flame symbol on the lower end of the blade.

Once he was done Xiao Tian Long handed over the sword to The Association President. Who was baffled to see this happening in front of him?

"...You pass. With flying colours. Do you want to sell this sword to the Association? I am willing to give you 4000 contribution points."

"...Alright. You can have it." The Outworlder even handed over the sheath for the sword as well.

"Fantastic!"

"...How are you so good at this… rumours say you don't have a Master… it's hard to believe…" The girl next to the Association President said with a small pout. She has been working on this her whole life. But she is nowhere near half what her grandfather can do and not to mention Xiao Tian Long who achieved this mythical level of inscriptions already!

"Hoh? Is Miss Wang interested in little old me??" He asked with a teasing tone.

She blushed hard hearing him tease her like that.

"Association president. I have some other things to sell." Xiao Tian Long got the attention of the old man who was holding the sword as if it was made from diamonds and gold.

"Hmm?"

Once again the Outworlder pulled out several papers with inscriptions.

"These…"

"The Overbearing rune with a skill."

People sucked in some cold air when they heard that.

"How much per one I will get."

Xiao Tian Long doesn't truly care about money. But he wants to have contribution points. With contribution points, he can get even Xiantian-level stuff.

"...I will give… 1500 points per one!"

A small grin appeared on his face… Did he just get around 100000 thousand points?

Should he push to that one million?

"Fantastic. I will check what I can get with these points."

"...I can show you the way." Wang Yuhan said with a small smile.

"Thanks."

"Yuhan don't forget to give Master Tian Long his jade slip."

"Understood, Grandfather." The girl said with a nod.

The pretty girl has led him to another pavilion. She called forth some servants who prepared the Inscription Master Jade slip.

It's like an ID that he was a proper Inscription Master.

"In the Inscription Association, you can buy things cheaper but you will need to pay with the contribution points.

You can get everything from rare materials to blood from Vicious Beasts of rank six and above." Wang Yuhan was standing next to him as he was checking the book with things.

It was like he was in the supermarket and checking the booklets.

"...Hmm, appears there is everything I need to make a True Essence Gathering Array." He casually mentioned that. He is planning to build one around his new home in Seven Profound Martial House.

"You can make arrays as well!?"

She asked with a gulp.

"Yes. The issue is that my cultivation is not that high. I could make an adequate array when I am Xiantian or above."

Her mouth opened wide. Did he just casually mention Xiantian and above!?

"Don't look surprised. You should always aim as high as possible. When you do then you work harder." He explained to her.

The girl slowly nodded, she can see why Qin Xingxuan is all over this guy.

At that moment a treacherous thought popped into her mind. Should she try to get this guy for herself? She did notice that he is paying extra attention to her.

That should be obvious since she is beautiful…