Chapter 189

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Chapter 189: Arrogance of the Successful

Five Elements Sect, the mountain gate.

Zhang Wanjing returned to his cave dwelling and found that his family had prepared a meal. Zhang Shuhua’s wife had given birth to their second child, who needed to eat every day. Zhang Wanjing also resumed the habit of eating every day, as before he used to practice fasting in the Nascent Soul stage, and wouldn’t starve even if he didn’t eat or drink.

"Has Wen Chen also returned?"

When Zhang Wanjing saw his grandson come out of the room, he asked. Zhang Wenchen was already fourteen years old. Two years ago, his Spiritual Root was detected and he was sent to Shanxue School for cultivation. He wasn’t usually at home.

"Grandpa, I didn’t come back because I was lazy. Grandma asked me to come back."

"Alright, I’m not blaming you. Sit down and eat."

Zhang Wanjing nodded. He was a serious person, and Zhang Wenchen was very afraid of him, even more afraid than of Zhang Shuhua.

"Thank you, grandpa."

"What have you been learning at Shanxue School lately?"

"The master taught me a small formation knowledge and I got an excellent grade."

"That’s good. We can learn more about formations. The formations in our Five Elements Sect are weak. Since the previous generation’s formation master passed away, no one has been able to break through to the sixth level Formation Master."

"Dad, the formations taught by Shanxue School are just basic. They don’t even count as a first-level Formation Master. They don’t teach how to become a Formation Master at all."

Zhang Shuhua said. Shanxue School teaches knowledge about pills, talismans, items, and formations, but it’s just superficial. They don’t go in-depth. It’s all common knowledge. You’re already a sixth-level Formation Master. Could you have achieved it earlier?

"It’s a good thing to keep him interested. Even a sixth-level Formation Master comes from ordinary people. It’s not a problem."

"What you say is what it is."

"Let’s eat, let’s eat. We shouldn’t talk about these things during a meal at home."

Mrs. Zhang gave Zhang Wanjing a stern look. We rarely gather together to eat. Why are you talking about these things? You can talk about them in the sect.

Zhang Wanjing instantly became quiet and stopped talking. After finishing the meal, Zhang Shuhua’s wife started to wash the dishes. Zhang Wanjing’s family didn’t have any servants, as Zhang Wanjing didn’t like them. The Zhang family also refused the sect’s arrangement of servants. Otherwise, with the privilege of Nascent Soul, they could have a certain number of servants, and the sect would cover the expenses.

Zhang Wanjing made a pot of tea and walked into the study. Zhang Shuhua followed him. As a high-ranking member, Zhang Wanjing always had lots of work to do.

"Today, Black Clothes Hall dealt with Zou Yu’s nephew, did you know?"

"Yes, Dad helped out, otherwise Zou Yu’s nephew would have been expelled from the sect."

"You’ve been doing a lousy job these past two years. You don’t have the skills of your junior brother."

Zhang Wanjing expressed his dissatisfaction, saying that when Lin Jiang was around, he would discipline Wei Yunshen and Zou Yu for their behavior, but Zhang Shuhua couldn’t do that.

"Dad, my junior brother and their involvement is too deep. I can’t accept it."

"There’s nothing you can’t accept, you just haven’t put enough thought into this matter."

"Yes, Dad, I know I was wrong."

"Never mind, your junior brother will soon finish his seclusion. We’ll let him deal with it then."

"The child wants to try again."

"Stop trying, you’re not cut out for it. Focus on your cultivation, there are many people eyeing my Purple Origin Taoist Fruit. If the fruit matures and you haven’t reached the golden core stage, I won’t be able to keep it for you."

Zhang Wanjing said, he had to admit that Lin Jiang had gathered a group of people around him through a series of deals. These past few years, Zhang Wanjing’s work had been smooth, whatever he did, he had people helping him, and they held high positions with great power.

This was completely different from when he was at the golden core stage. At that time, he only had a few followers and had to take charge of everything himself, often ending up unsuccessful.

Among this group of people, there were many talented individuals, not only in their capabilities but also in their cultivation. One of the reasons the golden core cultivators were so obedient was because Zhang Wanjing had Purple Origin Taoist Fruit, which could assist them in advancing to the Nascent Soul stage.

However, there were only four Purple Origin Taoist Fruits left, and they weren’t enough. They would have to be treated differently. Although Zhang Wanjing was strict with his son, it wasn’t because he didn’t care. He wanted to leave one for Zhang Shuhua, just to show some affection.

"Yes, father."

Zhang Shuhua nodded, not arguing. These past two years had indeed been mentally exhausting, dealing with all sorts of cunning people was too difficult.

Zhang Wanjing was about to say something when suddenly a surge of spiritual pressure came over. Zhang Wanjing’s face immediately lit up and he said. Your junior brother has made a breakthrough.

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"Ah…"

With a long howl, Lin Jiang jumped three meters high and all his frustrations disappeared.

"After four and a half years, using three valuable pills, I finally made it."

Lin Jiang laughed loudly. With the experiences from the previous two failed attempts, he was finally successful on his third pill formation. Now he was a proud and accomplished Golden Core Elder.

"It took half of my life and cost millions of spirit stones. It’s really not easy. I should celebrate for three days at the Palace Banquet in Medicine City."

Once again, Lin Jiang sighed. The three pill formations alone cost about six million spirit stones. Not to mention the healing and auxiliary pills. In total, it was easily seven or eight million. Normal people wouldn’t be able to afford it.

"Before, I earned money by studying and winning scholarships. Now, I earn money by making pills with my talent for the sect. Why don’t I have such luck?"

Lin Jiang shook his head in envy of those geniuses. Their pill sects provide pills for free, they don’t need to spend any money. It’s truly unfair.

After two days of consolidation, Lin Jiang finally came out, and Zhang Wanjing and the others were waiting for him.

"Junior brother, you finally came out."

"After enduring countless hardships, it’s finally not in vain."

Lin Jiang laughed heartily, feeling happy in his heart.

"Good, good."

"Senior brother, is this your second child?"

Lin Jiang saw the child that Zhang Shuhua was holding in his arms, estimated to be around one or two years old. He had just finished his training, and Zhang Shuhua already had a second child.

"Call me Uncle."

"Uncle."

"Hey, little one, what’s your name? Your voice sounds so beautiful."

"Zhang Wenxin"

"Not bad, quite cultured."

Lin Jiang really wanted to roll his eyes. The name was so uncultured. If he were to go to kindergarten, there would surely be many with the same name. It’s no different from names like Kexin or Xinyi.

"My dad named me, it must be cultured."

"Haha, exactly, Master is cultured."

Lin Jiang awkwardly smiled. Zhang Wanjing must have seen his little action.

Zhang Shuhua arranged a table full of food to celebrate Lin Jiang. The master and disciples raised a few cups and Zhang Shuhua started talking about what happened during Lin Jiang’s seclusion these years.

"What’s been going on with you these years? Didn’t I teach you how to balance them?"

Lin Jiang didn’t like it when he heard this. Before secluding himself, he had specially taught Zhang Shuhua. When they gathered together, there were two key points: Zhang Wanjing’s background and their interests, which referred to the business that Lin Jiang encouraged. If they focused on these two points, they wouldn’t hesitate to listen.

"Xiao Yi, don’t blame him. Shuhua is too kind-hearted towards our own people and can’t bring himself to act. This matter still needs you."

"Master, don’t worry. When these people become arrogant due to their success, I’ll make them realize who provides them with food and grants them the opportunity to succeed."

"Alright, you handle it."

"Okay."

Lin Jiang nodded. The people around him had indeed become somewhat extravagant in recent years. He didn’t care how they spent their money or enjoyed themselves. At most, he considered it a bit flashy. But if they undermined his foundation, Lin Jiang couldn’t help but get angry.

They needed to let them know why the flowers were so red and show them the skills of Uncle Lin.

"Let’s not talk about that. Today is a joyful day for you to come out of seclusion. Let’s drink."

"Yes, you’re right. Today is a happy day. Let’s not ruin it by discussing that. Brother, can you help me invite those senior brothers from the Golden Core stage to come and have a drink? I’ll treat them."

Lin Jiang nodded, today we won’t talk about this, so as not to dampen his excitement. Hurry up and finish drinking, after finishing the drink he still wants to go to Palace Banquet to celebrate for himself. It’s not acceptable to not go to Palace Banquet for such a big happy event.