Ling Xiao had been practicing the "Vajra Five Transformation Technique" for a month. Today, he had finally mastered the first transformation, "Skin Refining"!
This was inseparable from his hard work and talent. Moreover, with the Grand Elder's personal guidance and supervision, it was impossible for him not to break through.
However, in order to break through the first transformation, Ling Xiao had suffered a lot this month. Every day, in addition to a large amount of physical training, he had to endure the scorching sun, and finally, he had to endure the torment of cold and heat. That kind of feeling was really not something an ordinary person could endure. Fortunately, Ling Xiao had a tough personality, otherwise, he would have given up long ago. Now that he had mastered the first transformation, his body could now withstand a full-force blow from a high-level Xuan Practitioner without any problem. He had reached the strength of a beginner-level defense. When he mastered the second transformation, "Tendon Refining", he would be able to withstand a full-force blow from a high-level Xuan Practitioner.
At that time, in Meteorite City, as long as he did not encounter a Spirit Master, protecting his life should not be a problem.
Now that the Grand Elder had given him the mnemonic for the last three transformations of the Vajra Five Transformation Technique, the Vajra Five Transformation Technique was completed. The last three transformations were "Organs Refining", "Bones Refining", and "Blood Refining". The defense of each transformation was very abnormal. At the fifth transformation, even a full-force blow from a legendary King Stage or even Earth Emperor Stage expert might not be harmed.
This defensive technique did not specify what rank it was, but the Grand Elder guessed that it was at least a green rank or above.
Why was it a guess?
Because the Grand Elder himself had only practiced the third transformation, "Organs Refining", to the initial realm.
The "Vajra Five Transformation Technique", except for the first transformation which could be cultivated without the help of spirit herbs, required a large amount of spirit herbs and elixirs. Otherwise, the person would be tortured to death by the cruel cultivation before the cultivation of the technique was completed.
Spirit herbs and elixirs were rare to begin with. Even someone as strong as the Grand Elder could only get his hands on third-level spirit herbs to cultivate the third transformation to the initial realm. When it came to the fourth transformation, even if it required the assistance of fourth-level, or even fifth-level spirit herbs and elixirs, he could only stop at the sight.
After Ling Xiao took a bath and changed his clothes, he put on a black tight-fitting martial suit, with a cloak draped over his back. He looked extraordinarily elegant and at ease.
His long hair that was as black as a waterfall was casually scattered, reflecting his wild and unruly personality. His pair of sharp eyes were deeply enchanting, and his handsome face, as smooth as jade, could even cause young girls to have feelings for him.
"Young Master is so charming!" Bai Yuxi praised in her heart as she looked at Ling Xiao. At the same time, she couldn't help blushing.
"Yuxi, have I become more handsome?" Ling Xiao looked at himself in the mirror and couldn't help proudly asking.
"Yes, Young Master, take a good look," Bai Yuxi lowered her head slightly and replied with a drunken blush.
"Hehe, this young master thinks so too," Ling Xiao said in a very narcissistic manner.
Bai Yuxi naturally agreed with Ling Xiao's words. Right now, her entire heart belonged to Ling Xiao. If Ling Xiao wanted her body, she wouldn't resist at all. In fact, she would be even happier.
After leaving the room, Ling Xiao and Bai Yuxi walked out of the room.
The two of them walked into the main hall. Many servants respectfully greeted Ling Xiao, "Lord Administrator."
Right now, Ling Xiao's status was completely different from the past. When he had obtained the top five in the family test, he had gained the status of an administrator. The family had given him a few more servants, and his salary had also increased by more than ten times. Every month, he could receive two hundred gold coins as expenses. This was the treatment of an administrator.
Not only that, but because Ling Xiao had been chosen by the Grand Elder as his successor, the Grand Elder had moved in with Ling Xiao. Ling Xiao's status was naturally extremely noble. Even the elders of the family would have to politely smile when they saw Ling Xiao. The reason was that he was the Grand Elder's disciple. This status could suppress many people to death.
Because of this matter, the Second Elder had even smashed his most precious vase when he returned home. He had originally thought that his grandson Ling Kuang would most likely become the Grand Elder's successor. Ling Kuang was very outstanding in all aspects. The most important thing was that Ling Kuang's attribute matched the Grand Elder's attribute. They were both of the metal attribute. If it was him, the Grand Elder would also choose Ling Kuang.
Who would have thought that the Grand Elder would actually choose the weakest, Ling Xiao, a low-level profound practitioner. Furthermore, he had insisted on taking Ling Xiao as his disciple. That brat Ling Xiao seemed to be very unwilling. This made the Second Elder furious, but he couldn't do anything about it.
Regarding this, everyone was very puzzled. They sighed inwardly that the ways of the world were truly unpredictable!
Everyone could only exclaim that Ling Xiao's dog shit luck was too awesome.
After eating, Ling Xiao was called over by the Grand Elder alone.
Looking at this hidden old man, Ling Xiao also found it hard to understand why he had chosen him as his disciple. He sighed in his heart, "It seems like my character is so good no matter where I go. Even this old man has taken a fancy to me."
"Old Master, do you have any reward for calling me here?" Ling Xiao did not feel the slightest bit restrained because of the Grand Elder's identity, and said with a casual smile.
The Grand Elder chuckled and said, "You little brat, how many things have you robbed from me in the past half a month? To think that you still dare to ask again. Do you believe that I won't smash your head apart!"
"Hehe … didn't I just take a few lousy weapons and a few bottles of pills from you? Why do you always keep it in your heart? Aren't you being too stingy as a master?" Ling Xiao rubbed his hands and laughed dryly.
Hearing this, the Great Elder's complexion turned green. A Tier 2 mid-tier weapon and a Tier 2 medicinal pill were actually described by this little guy as a rotten weapon and a small medicinal pill. One must know that if these things were placed in Meteor City, it would cause a frenzy of fighting over them.
"Since they're lousy weapons and pills, you can bring them back to me. I don't mind." The Grand Elder lightly stroked his beard as he spoke.
"How can I take back something that I've already given away? Let's get down to business. I wonder what the Grand Elder has called me here for?" Ling Xiao laughed and quickly changed the topic.
"Little Rascal," the Grand Elder lightly scolded him and then said with a serious expression, "You've already cultivated the first transformation, and your cultivation speed isn't bad. However, the second transformation will be even more difficult and arduous. Do you have the confidence to endure it?"
Ling Xiao's eyes flashed with confidence as he said, "Of course, it's not a problem. To think that a mere external martial art can stump a genius like me is simply a joke."
"Haha, since that's the case, then let's begin cultivating the second transformation." The Grand Elder revealed a sly smile.
Ling Xiao shrugged and said, "There's no need to work so hard. This cultivation requires a balance between work and rest. Furthermore, I'm especially busy today, so let's put this aside for now."
Having said that, he withdrew his legs and ran out, completely disregarding the Grand Elder's authority.
The Grand Elder watched as Ling Xiao ran off. Not only was he not angry, but he instead revealed a desolate smile and said to himself, "Little brat, hurry up and grow up. There's not much time left!"
Naturally, Ling Xiao couldn't hear the Grand Elder's sigh.
At this moment, he had already run out of the house and was walking towards the market.
Today, his main goal was to buy some field tools to facilitate his trip to the Desolate Mountain Range in a few days.
Now, he wanted to go to the Desolate Mountain Range not to earn gold coins, but to yearn for the spirit beasts and spirit herbs there.
Through this period of time, he had become more and more interested in this continent. He knew that there were some heaven-defying spirit herbs that could revive a person's bones and increase their cultivation. There were also powerful spirit beasts that could spit fire and water. If he could get a powerful spirit beast as a mount, how cool would that be!
Therefore, Ling Xiao decided that he must go to the Desolate Mountain Range.
Now, Ling Xiao was an important person for the Ling Family to protect. As soon as he walked out of the Ling Family's territory, there were immediately two Mystic Realm experts following him closely to prevent any accidents from happening to Ling Xiao.
These two were the Ling Family's loyal guards and were also the Ling Family's strongest twenty-four Tiger Guards. They were called by the same title, one was called Tiger Six, and the other was called Tiger Seven. Both of them were experts in the top ten of the Tiger Guards. They both had the cultivation of a mid-level Mystic Realm expert. In Meteorite City, they were already considered experts.
These two guards were arranged by Ling Cang, the Clan Leader. At first, the Second and the Fifth Patriarchs strongly objected to Ling Cang's decision. They said that Ling Cang was biased, and that he was using the Tiger Guards to protect Ling Xiao. However, after Ling Cang said that it was the Great Elder's decision, the two of them didn't dare to say anything.
As for the tailing behind him, not only did Ling Xiao not feel annoyed, but he also felt that he was a playboy from a rich family, using his power to bully others.
It didn't take long to buy some field tools. It was all done in two hours.
After shopping, Ling Xiao wasn't in a hurry to go back. He once again came to the most popular restaurant in the city, Savory Aroma Restaurant.
The last time he had come out with Bai Yuxi, he had come here to taste the delicacies and felt that they weren't bad. Unfortunately, Luo Qingshuang had ruined his interest, and he had almost destroyed the entire restaurant.
The Savory Aroma Restaurant had been renovated, but its business was still as good as ever.
One by one, rich merchants, nobles, and disciples of powerful families walked in and out with beautiful women in their arms, lewd smiles plastered on their faces.
Seeing this situation, Ling Xiao couldn't help feeling vexed that he hadn't brought Yuxi along. Now he was looking at other people hugging beautiful women.
"I don't believe that there aren't any beauties throwing themselves at this young master's handsomeness." Ling Xiao shook the cloak on his back and strode into the Savory Aroma Restaurant.
Ling Xiao wasn't boasting when he said this. He was originally extremely delicate and pretty, but now that he had not only become a profound practitioner, he had also cultivated the first level of the Vajra Five Transformation Art. He had changed a layer of his skin, and his aura had risen by several times. Dignified, he had become extraordinarily handsome.
When he had just walked into the Savory Aroma Restaurant, he had attracted a large number of coquettish glances from beautiful women. This made Ling Xiao feel great, and he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows, feeling extremely pleased.
The shopkeeper and attendants of the Savory Aroma Restaurant all recognized Ling Xiao. Ling Xiao had left too deep of an impression on them last time. The Ling family's genius could once again cultivate, and they had recently heard that he had become a profound practitioner. Furthermore, he had even been accepted as a successor disciple by the Ling family's supreme elder. This news had practically shaken Meteorite City.
The shopkeeper personally and attentively served Ling Xiao up to the second floor and arranged the best position for him.
When Ling Xiao had just walked up, the people downstairs began to whisper.
"That's the Ling family's Ling Xiao, right?
Didn't I hear that he had already become a cripple?
Why is he so high-spirited now? "
"Isn't that so? Now he can cultivate profound energy again. A month ago, he even defeated the Luo family's daughter, Luo Qingshuang. Recently, I also heard that the Ling family's supreme elder took a fancy to him and accepted him as a successor disciple."
"It can't be, he's so awesome that even a salted fish can turn over a new leaf. His luck is too good!"
"Isn't that so? In the future, when you see Ling Xiao, you have to be more respectful. Just now, you saw the nurse behind him, right? Both of them are filled with a murderous aura. I reckon that they are the Ling family's 24 Tiger Guards."
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On the second floor, Ling Xiao sat on a soft leather couch, feeling extremely comfortable and at ease.
"Young Master Ling, what would you like to eat?" The shopkeeper respectfully asked Ling Xiao.
"I heard that you have Spirit Snake Soup here. Give me three portions, five kilograms of wolf meat, and five kilograms of wine," Ling Xiao shouted. He also wanted to enjoy the nourishing life of a rich young master.
"Yes, Young Master Ling Xiao," the shopkeeper respectfully replied.
Just as the shopkeeper was about to leave, a delicate voice that sounded like the chirping of an oriole was heard, "Young Master, this meal is on me!"
Ling Xiao looked towards the direction of the voice and couldn't help but be stunned!