10: Prepare

Wen had decided he would stay in the training area to cultivate his new body cultivation technique, as it was the most secretive place because it was privately owned, by him.

The first thing he did was read the description, which was fairly easy as he could understand what the technique was trying to say.

In his memory, it said something like-

[ Fire Dragon's Body Cultivation Technique:

First, focus your thingy inside the things-ma thingy. After that, you have to load in some of your cu-QI and then, rethink your life decisions starting from day one. After that, you're all set! ]

Okay, yeah, it was pretty boring but he did understand it.

All he had to do was focus his Qi and stuff... But still, he managed to feel pain in his stomach, so... it was probably working...

At the end of the day, Wen really did manage to feel some of his insides burning."Hey System, what body realm am I in?"

< Body Refinement, 7th Stage >

"What the- that's lower than I thought..."

< For a 17-year-old boy, it is an impressive feat, especially in the mortal realm... >

"B-but still, that feels slow..."

< What the hell are your standards? >

Wen shrugged as he stood up to go inside.

"It has only almost been a month but I'm technically being kicked out, right?"

< ... >

"Sigh, why do I feel no sadness?"

< ...You are familiar with them but you do not really think of them as your family anymore >

"Mhm? So you're saying I miss my parents from Earth more?"

< It appears so. >

"You seem to be in a talking mood, answer my question, how much will my Sword Mastery grow when I fully regain my memories?"

< You'll find out soon enough anyway. >

"Ugh,"

* * *

"So, Wen, did you decide?"

"Yes father, I'll go,"

"Not like you had a choice."

The emperor nodded. They were now in the palace garden, drinking tea under a table umbrella.

"Your time limit is 3 years,"

"Three years? Isn't that too much?"

The emperor chuckled, "I guess, all you'll do is nothing much,"

"Say, what will I be doing?"

"I'll tell you later,"

5 days had already passed, today was now the day Wen would be going to the Sun Empire.

"Oh and also, Karsten give him the book,"

The butler nodded and handed Wen a book with a blue dragon head on the cover, similar to the Fire Dragon's Body Cultivation Technique.

"Huh! Wait, isn't this the Ice Dragon's Body Culti-Technique!"

The emperor slightly frowned in wonder at Wen's words. "Yes, it is,"

[ Ice Dragon's Body Cultivation Technique:

Unlike the Fire Dragon's Body Cultivation Technique, the Ice Dragon's Body Cultivation Technique focuses on the opposite of fire, ice.

This Body Cultivation Technique will be all over your skin. The only side effects is that you will feel the cold and that you cannot use both the Fire Dragon and the Ice Dragon's body cultivation technique together-]

The emperor leaned over to Wen and closed the book.

"Not now, I'll hand you the talisman and tell you what to do, you'll have plenty of time later,"

Wen nodded.

"As you may have known, which you definitely HAVE, the whole continent is looking for a particular Cultivation Technique. For years we've kept it, but now, we don't have it."

"Sorry..."

"It wasn't your fault. Anyway, our Empire thinks that another Empire had been behind your attempted assassination. Because we can't figure out which empire exactly, during your 3-month coma, I sent your two brothers away to investigate,"

"W-wait! Didn't they go to a strong Sect?"

"Sigh, I just told you, they went to investigate,"

"Yeah I know, but did they investigate while in the sect or was the whole sect joining thing a lie?"

The emperor shrugged, "they're probably in a really safe by now..."

Wen raised an eyebrow, "Probably?"

The emperor gave a deep sigh, "To cut it short, in my eyes they were worthless,"

"... B-but, they're still your sons!"

"They inherited nothing from me is what I meant to say, just compare both of us!"

"Still, why would it matter?"

The emperor sighed. "To use the Immortal Spirit Cultivation Technique, you have to have more blood from the Li Family's bloodline, no other. It works this way because our family made it,"

"What? So you're saying no one else can use it?"

"They can adjust this feature for their own bloodline," The emperor explained.

"But how would they even know about that feature?"

"Sigh, it's all because of those damned sons of mine,"

"Um, care to elaborate?"

"Sigh, they both fell in love to separate girls. They apparently told everything thing to them... However, those girls turned out to be spies. Lucky for those two, they were quickly handed back to us because the Shei and the Seb Empire were scared of us."

"Where are they now?"

"I kicked them out. But, don't worry, they're probably having fun with their lovers..."

Another awkward silence took place.

"So... what's my 'mission?'"

"Ah wait, Karsten, hand him the other books,"

The butler held out his hands as if he was holding a stack of books, however, nothing was there. But in less than 2 seconds, several books appeared in his arms.

"A space ring?"

Wen's father nodded.

Karsten handed Wen the stack of books which seemed to number around 7.

"Are these all cultivation techniques?"

"1 of them is, the rest are for you to study,"

Wen read the book titles.

"3 Spirit's Spirit Cultivation. Book For Nerdy Physicians. Studying Acupuncture Points. The Book of Alchemy. The Art of Artificers. Ivor's Illusions... Am I supposed to remember all of this?!"

The emperor shrugged. "If you want, but I recommend you to at least master one of the topics,"

After putting the books in his space ring, Wen asked, "Finally, tell me what I need to do now!"

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