Chương 34: The Blood Demon Bone Tempering Art

As for the final condition, it was a warning from Weng Zho. The Zhang family could not use this connection as a shield to commit evil deeds under his name. Weng Zho was giving them only one chance. Use it, and the connection would be severed forever. The resources provided by the Heavenly Crane Sect were compensation for the Zhang family. From now on, though Zhang Renan still carried the Zhang family's blood in his veins, he would no longer be one of them.

Zhang Renan was only six years old now, having lived his entire life in Green Bamboo Town. After he was accepted into the Heavenly Crane Sect, as time passed, the bond between Zhang Renan and the Zhang family would inevitably grow weaker and weaker.

"Thank you for your generous gifts. Our Zhang family will keep your warning close to our hearts." Zhang Chongwen's hands trembled as he put the items away. Three tier 2, upper grade talismans, these alone could become the foundation of the Zhang family's strength. Even cultivators at the late stage of the Foundation Establishment Realm would not dare to take them lightly. The ten thousand low grade spirit stones had already been placed into Zhang Chongwen's storage pouch.

This was what Zhang Renan had bought for them. This was the sorrow of a Qi Refining Realm family. As for the Foundation Establishment Pill... The Heavenly Crane Sect was practically declaring that they intended to raise a Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator for the Zhang family. If the Zhang family's cultivators failed their breakthrough attempt, there would be nothing more to be said.

If they couldn't advance to the Foundation Establishment Realm even with such favorable timing and circumstances, it would simply mean the Zhang family lacked the necessary fortune. They could only resign themselves to remaining a Qi Refining Realm family.

"In three years, I will send word. Since everything is settled, I'll take Renan and leave now." Weng Zho prepared to depart. Zhang Chongwen didn't dare to delay him further. He rose along with the other man and escorted him out of the mountains. The Zhang family cultivators followed closely behind, their faces respectful, not daring to show the slightest negligence. Zhang Huaijin was no exception. He blended into the crowd, keeping a very low profile.

Weng Zho stepped out of the Welcome Pavilion on Green Bamboo Mountain with Zhang Renan, then suddenly stopped.

"Young friend, a private word, if you please." Weng Zho's voice sounded directly in Zhang Huaijin's ear. Zhang Huaijin's expression shifted slightly as he looked at Weng Zho. There was a hint of amusement in the elder's eyes. After a moment's hesitation, Zhang Huaijin walked over to Weng Zho's side. All the Zhang family members were stunned. If you encounter this tale on Amazon, note that it's taken without the author's consent. Report it. Zhang Lixian, in particular, showed a look of nervousness on his face.

What did Weng Zho want? The other party was a Purple Mansion Realm cultivator, for the Zhang family, such a figure was impossibly remote. Weng Zho led Zhang Huaijin aside, his gaze appraising him.

"Young friend, may I examine your constitution?" Weng Zho seemed to have noticed something and got straight to the point. Zhang Huaijin's expression remained calm. He nodded and said, "Please, Senior, enlighten me." Zhang Huaijin knew very well that he didn't have any special constitution. Everything he possessed came from the Realm-Breaking Pearl. As for the Realm-Breaking Pearl itself, not to belittle Weng Zho, but it was impossible for a Purple Mansion Realm cultivator to detect its existence.

Weng Zho placed his palm on Zhang Huaijin's forehead, circulated his spiritual power, and probed carefully. Within the sea of consciousness, The Primordial Tai Chi Visualization Diagram had long since disappeared, and the Yin Yang Divine Needle had hidden itself deep within his soul. After a dozen or so breaths, Weng Zho's distinctive red eyebrows furrowed slightly, and a flicker of surprise crossed his eyes.

"Five Spirit Root. Twenty one years old bone age. That's not right. If he only has a Five Spirit Root and no spirit body, how can his cultivation speed be so fast?" Weng Zho couldn't figure it out. He continued his examination, unwilling to give up. Zhang Huaijin remained perfectly calm, his demeanor natural. Meanwhile, Zhang Lixian and Zhang Chongwen grew more and more tense. Both of them believed, deep down, that Zhang Huaijin must possess some kind of spirit body.

Otherwise, there was no way he could cultivate so quickly. There were many types of spirit bodies, and their talents varied in focus. If Weng Zho discovered some special spirit body, what would he do? Would this be a blessing or a curse for Zhang Huaijin and the Zhang family? Weng Zho pondered for a full minute before finally withdrawing his hand.

"Is your physical body stronger than that of an ordinary cultivator?" Zhang Huaijin heard this and nodded.

"Senior, your eyes are as sharp as a torch."

"You weren't born with a strong body. Rather, your physical strength suddenly began to increase at a certain point?." Zhang Huaijin nodded again. Because what Weng Zho said was true. It was only after he broke through to the fourth level of the Qi Refining Realm that the Realm-Breaking Pearl began devouring demon beast flesh and blood, and his body slowly grew stronger.

"That's it. If I'm not mistaken, you possess the Earth Fiend Spirit Body. It's a constitution that awakens later in life. Among all spirit bodies, it ranks at the very bottom. Right now, it's still in its initial awakening state. It will take some time to truly activate." Weng Zho spoke slowly. The Earth Fiend Spirit Body, compared to other spirit bodies, was undoubtedly the weakest. It could absorb fiend energy to refine the body and make it stronger.

Every cultivator who possessed a spirit body, regardless of their spirit root, cultivated at a decent speed. At the very least, they could rival a cultivator with Double Spirit Roots.

"Thank you, Senior, for clarifying this for me." Zhang Huaijin's face showed a trace of gratitude. But inwardly, he was speechless. If he truly had a spirit body, wouldn't he know it himself? Weng Zho spoke with such certainty that Zhang Huaijin almost began to doubt whether he might actually have an Earth Fiend Spirit Body. But Zhang Huaijin knew that all the unusual aspects of his body came from the Realm-Breaking Pearl.

"What a pity. The most suitable cultivation path for the Earth Fiend Spirit Body is Body Cultivation." Weng Zhou sighed suddenly. He found the Zhang family interesting. First, a genius with a Wind Spirit Root appeared. Now, here was someone with an Earth Fiend Spirit Body. It seemed this small Qi Refining Realm family might be showing signs of rising. If Zhang Huaijin weren't already twenty one years old, Weng Zhou might have taken him away too. Zhang Huaijin was different from Zhang Renan.

Zhang Huaijin had been raised and educated by his family. He was undoubtedly loyal to it. His personality and way of thinking were already fixed. Even if he were accepted into the Heavenly Crane Sect, his first loyalty would still be to his own family. So Weng Zho chose not to make the offer. Zhang Huaijin lowered his head and remained silent. He was well aware that his body was indeed very suitable for Body Cultivation.

By practicing Body Refining techniques, he could not only continue to temper his physique but also cultivate physical combat abilities, enhancing his battle strength. The stronger his body, the greater his potential for breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Realm. But Body Cultivators were very rare in the cultivation world. Zhang Huaijin had no way to obtain Body Refining techniques, even if he wanted them. And then, Weng Zhou spoke again.

"Since fate has brought us together, consider this an old man's small gesture. I'll do a good deed and help the younger generation." As he finished speaking, a blood red jade slip appeared in his palm.

"This is a Foundation Establishment Realm stage Body Refining technique I acquired by chance, the Blood Demon Bone Tempering Art. It's sufficient to cultivate up to the late Foundation Establishment Realm. This is my personal collection, nothing to do with the sect. You can cultivate it with peace of mind." Weng Zho's words stirred something in Zhang Huaijin's heart. A flicker of disbelief flashed through his eyes. The Body Refining technique he had longed for so long... had just fallen into his hands.