C31 Preparation for the Hunting Contest (Part-1)
C31 Preparation for the Hunting Contest (Part-1)
Yet, this request made Chu Fann fall into deep thought.
When Chu Fann returned to the family, he was rewarded with 20 low Level-10 and 10 low Level-9 spirit stones. Wealth like that could help an ordinary cultivator cultivate for about three years.
Yet, after a mere ten days, Chu Zhongtian was asking for more stones. Naturally, a request like that was bound to make the higher-ups of the family question his motives.
Why did Chu Fann need so many spirit stones?
However, the danger of the Hunting Contest forced Chu Fann into taking such a risk. After all, the elders would at most question him, but if he went into the contest unprepared, he would die.
"No problem. How many do you need?" Fortunately, Chu Fann did not ask too many questions.
Had he asked for some treasures, Chu Fann would've questioned his intentions. However, the Chu Family was literally sitting atop a spiritual vein, so they didn't really care about spirit stones.
"20 low Level-9 spirit stones." Chu Zhongtian was very cautious while asking for the spirit stones; he didn't dare to go overboard with the number. This number was what Chu Zhongtian came up with after making numerous calculations in his head.
"All right, I'll get someone to send it to you later." After accepting this request, Chu Fann looked at Chu Zhongtian, indicating that he was ready for more requests.
Shaking his head, Chu Zhongtian secretly heaved a sigh of relief and said, "No more. I'll be fine with just these three."
"That's all?! You can think about it again." Chu Fann actually felt sorry for Chu Zhongtian's level of knowledge after hearing his three truly simple and small requests.
After all, this was a rare opportunity. The disciples of all families took this Hunting Contest as an opportunity to make outlandish requests, yet their families did their best to satisfy them. In return, the families hoped that their disciples would not only survive this Hunting Contest but also perform outstandingly. Also, taking a spot in the top rankings was always a much-desired outcome since it could bring great fame to the family. Fame and glory could then, in turn, strengthen the family.
Chu Zhongtian shook his head, indicating that he had no further requests. This actually infuriated Chu Fann since he thought that Chu Zhongtian had no will to fight or survive. However, Chu Fann couldn't privately gift or give Chu Zhongtian anything since he had already made his requests: it was against the family rules.
"Okay, then. Someone will bring over your items later. Remember, you only have to focus on cultivation for the next ten days. It would be best if you could become a peak Level-3 Qi Refiner. I'll also send something that you'll need on the hunting grounds," Before leaving, Chu Fann suddenly said something that stunned Chu Zhongtian.
'I'll need that on the hunting grounds?'
He replayed that sentence again and again in his head, trying to correlate it with everything he knew about the hunting grounds. Sadly, he didn't find any explanation regarding this sentence.
Chu Zhongtian could only give up on the idea of decrypting this sentence. Then again, no matter what Chu Fann meant, he would find it after entering the hunting grounds.
For now, he had set his minor goal: reach peak Level-3 in ten days. He could defeat a Level-5 Qi Refiner with his current strength and go toe to toe with a Level-6 Qi Refiner.
If Chu Zhongtian could become a peak Level-3 Qi Refiner, he could easily defeat ordinary Level-6 Qi Refiners.
Furthermore, Chu Zhongtian could use the Dantian Cultivating Pill to expand his Dantian and strengthen his foundation.
Before long (actually just ten minutes later), a subordinate who always followed Chu Fann brought a cloth bag to the Tranquil Elegant Courtyard. And with a face full of envy, he handed the cloth bag to Chu Zhongtian.
Putting away the bag, Chu Zhongtian greeted Chun Xiang and the guards before turning around and entering the cultivation room.
As the guards saw Chu Zhongtian walk into the cultivation room, they could help but look at him with admiration.
Outstanding talent and comprehension didn't make one a genius. Talent, comprehension, and a will to put their lives on the line to cultivate made one a genius.
There was a set of armor and a road map in the bag that Chu Fann had sent, apart from the Dantian Cultivating Pill, the top-tier ten times refined steel blade, and the spirit stones.
'Now that I think about the words Chu Fann left behind, they probably had something to do with this map.'
As for the armor, it was a treasure that could withstand the full power attack of a Level-7 Qi Refiner ten times. This was a trump card that Chu Fann had given to Chu Zhongtian.
Despite being much bigger than Earth, the Eternal Continent didn't have a much different climate than Earth. The south was warm as spring all year round, and the north went through the four seasons.
The Qi Country was located in the south of the Eternal Continent. So, although it was close to the end of the year, it was still warm and sunny there.
There was still a month before the Spring Festival. Most of the warriors who were outside rushed back home, preparing to spend the Spring Festival with their families. This was similar to what happened on Earth.
On the last three days of November, the entire Lu City fell into an unusually fanatical state. Every restaurant, tea house, casino, brothel, and alley was filled with murmurs about the Hunting Contest.
Around five o'clock in the afternoon, in the main hall of a luxury restaurant in the inner city's center, a crowd of people in high spirits could be seen chatting.
While everyone was talking in high spirits, a pretty drunk young man on the east side of the hall suddenly shouted, "The Hunting Contest this time... The champion will definitely be my Liu Family's peerless genius, Liu Yongjun!"
As the young man's voice faded, most people in the hall nodded their heads in agreement.
Liu Yongjun was the leader of the Liu Family's younger generation. Two years ago, during the test, he was tested to have a mid-Level-8 talent; he was infinitely close to being a peak Level-8 talent.
If it weren't for Chu Zhongtian's sudden rise, Liu Yongjun would have occupied the honor of being the number one genius of the Qi Country.
As the leader of the three great families in Qi Country, Liu Family's strength was undeniably strong. With such a genius among them, the Liu Family nurtured him with everything they had. Also, Liu Yongjun himself was very hardworking and diligent in his cultivation.
In just two years, Liu Yongjun became a Level-7 Qi Refiner and was crowned strongest among the young generation of Qi Country.
"Although Liu Yongjun is very strong, Wang Chao of Wang Family isn't a weakling either. Right now, it's still uncertain who the champion will be!" Immediately, someone jumped out to object.
Obviously, a small portion of the people in the hall didn't agree with the young man from the Liu Family.
Wang Chao was the leader of the Wang Family's younger generation, and he was the same age as Liu Yongjun. Although his talent wasn't as high as Liu Yongjun's, he was also someone with Level-8 talent. However, Wang Chao was a ruthless man. Not only was he ruthless to others, he was also ruthless to himself.
It was said that when Wang Chao was a mere Level-5 Qi Refiner, he broke into the Endless Forest alone. There, he spent a whole month; when he came out, he was riddled with injuries.
It was precise because of his strong will and tenacity that the distance between him and Liu Yongjun didn't increase. Wang Chao was now a peak Level-7 Qi Refiner, just a bit weaker than Liu Yongjun.
However, considering Wang Chao's strong will and rich killing experience, only a real competition could tell who was stronger among the two.
Sadly, Wang Chao did not have a good reputation since he was too insidious.