Chapter 166
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Chapter 166: The Rising Storm and the Anticipation for the Grandmaster-Level Substitute Paper Figure
"Th-thirty times? L-Lin Qi, wh-what do you mean…"
The outrageous number made Yuance, a Pure Yang Body wielder, stammer uncontrollably. His vitality surged violently, flushing his entire body crimson—a clear sign of losing control over his energy.
The others fared no better, their faces contorted with shock.
Lin Qi didn’t mock them. Instead, he felt a pang of melancholy. When he’d first heard this, his reaction had mirrored theirs.
As he reminisced, Lin Qi revealed the information he’d gathered.
"Have you forgotten the Time Secret Realm in our Taoist Palace? While entering with our main bodies is inefficient due to the altered time flow, clones face no such restrictions. Six clones multiplied by fivefold time acceleration—that’s a thirtyfold difference in Training Speed."
"Huff… huff…"
Yuance fell silent, then began taking deep breaths to suppress his rising greed. But despite his efforts, his eyes soon burned crimson.
Just as his composure frayed, an even more staggering statement shattered the room.
"Not thirty times!"
"What?"
All heads swiveled toward the previously graceful woman, now wild-eyed and frenzied like Yuance.
"Clone cultivation isn’t thirty times—it’s ninety times!"
"Clones can consume pills too. Pills have toxins—our main bodies can’t handle many, but clones change everything. Combine the main body, clones, and the Time Tower…"
Her voice failed as she uttered the final revelation. Ninetyfold Cultivation speed with minimal drawbacks bordered on madness.
Yuance immediately fixated on Mu Lin. This wasn’t malice—no mortal could resist such temptation.
Humans risk death for 100% profit, defy laws for 200%, and trample all morality for 300%. Here, the reward wasn’t 300%—it was 9,000%. Worse, this meant not just Spirit Stones, but power, status, longevity… Temptations only saints could resist.
As Yuance plotted how to mobilize his clan for the clone cultivation technique, Lin Qi spoke again.
"Ninetyfold through pills? Absurd, yet plausible. His monstrous talent is precisely why we must court him…"
The throwing knife youth scoffed, "Why bother? He’d never share his cultivation methods."
Lin Qi’s face twisted oddly. "He won’t gift them—but Mu Lin’s willing to sell the True Meaning Diagram of doppelgänger cultivation."
"Sell? He’s insane!!!"
"Impossible!"
"This cultivation method could be a family heirloom! Why would he ever sell it!"
The people in the room refused to believe Lin Qi. Judging by their own standards, they thought anyone possessing such a secret technique would hoard it jealously—not even trusting their own parents.
When Lin Qi claimed Mu Lin intended to sell the technique, they smelled a trap.
Lin Qi shrugged. "I know it sounds unbelievable, but it’s true. Mu Lin’s even set a price. He claims to have the mindset of a true powerhouse—someone destined to grasp all victories. He welcomes rivals rising to challenge him."
"That’s nonsense."
None in the room bought the idea of Mu Lin having such heroic resolve.
Yet the woman who dismissed his motives eventually nodded. "The story’s fake, but selling the technique makes sense."
"Why?"
"Resources. A ninetyfold training speed sounds insane, but seven clones plus the Time Tower’s accelerated flow means he needs resources dozens of times beyond normal cultivators. No one person could afford that."
"Then there’s safety. Unless he never uses it, the secret won’t stay hidden. The powerful clans would tear him apart for this. Not even Dongfang Ya’s favor, Anping Taoist Palace, or our Yuhu Academy could shield him."
"But if he sells access? Those clans would gladly trade Spirit Stones and resources for it. They get the technique, he gets protection and supplies. Smart move—clans have endless wealth anyway…"
Her sharp analysis halted abruptly as Captain Yuance dragged Lin Qi toward Mu Lin’s location.
He’d wanted to buy the True Meaning Diagram of doppelgänger cultivation immediately but held back fearing deception. Now convinced of its legitimacy, nothing could stop him.
While Lin Qi and Yuance raced ahead, Flower Xingyu secured funds faster. Mu Lin’s arrival at Yuhu Academy was already causing ripples.
…
Unaware of the brewing storm, Mu Lin pondered his Time House training options.
"Clones plus time dilation should skyrocket my progress. But which cultivation method? Mind Image · City of Heaven’s Funeral? Great Yin Living Scripture? Big Dipper Zi Wei formation? Or Life-and-Death Illusionary Dimness formation?"
The answer came quickly—Substitute Paper Figures.
"It’s not my main path, but perfect as a secondary focus. Sharpening this tool first will speed everything else up."
He grinned. "What abilities will a Grandmaster-level paper clone technique unlock?"
