Chapter 107: Fish and Bear's Paw – A Shattered Bodyguard, Ling Ying
Xiao Zhan frowned.
It was true Wu Tian might be a walking money printing machine, but even he wasn't that generous.
Giving away both items would just be plain stupid.
So now, Xiao Zhan had to make a choice.
A very important choice.
Should he pick the Jade Finger Technique a technique that could strengthen the clan and himself?
This technique wasn't just about Dou Qi; it specialized in finger training.
With it, his fingers would become as smooth as jade, yet terrifyingly powerful.
If he mastered it, he could single handedly overpower both Jia Lie Bi and Ao Ba Pa maybe even three of them at once!
Or…
Should he pick the Golden Wound Pill?
For what?
A pill that only worked on Dou Shi level injuries and yet, he would be using it to wake up his Dou Qi 3rd stageuseless son?!
The answer was obvious.
There's a saying: You can't have both fish and bear's paw.
In the Dou Qi Continent, bear's paw was an expensive delicacy.
As for fish?
Well, that depended on the fish.
A good fish might be as valuable as a bear's paw.
A bad fish?
Pfft… Trash.
So, in Xiao Zhan's eyes
Was Xiao Yan a good fish?
Or a trash fish?
…
Does that even need to be asked?!
Of course, he was trash!
Xiao Yan was just his useless son.
And Xiao Zhan still had two other good sons.
Xiao Zhan looked up at the sky, pretending to be heartbroken.
"Ah, Yan'er… Forgive me, my son.
You only have a Dou Qi of 3rd stage.
Nalan Yanran has already broken off the engagement.
You're dreaming of defeating her in three years?
Even if I believe in you
That's just wishful thinking!
Now that you're unconscious, at least you don't have to suffer humiliation anymore. I'm doing this for your own good!"
Resolving himself, Xiao Zhan looked at Wu Tian with firm determination.
"Young Master Wu, I choose the Jade Finger Technique!"
Wu Tian smirked.
See? This is why having multiple sons is great.
It makes decision making so much easier.
Without hesitation, he tossed the small scroll to Xiao Zhan.
Literally tossed it.
Like it was nothing.
Then, without another word, he and Gu Xun'er walked into their room, completely ignoring Xiao Zhan, who was eagerly checking the technique for authenticity.
Xiao Zhan unrolled the scroll, his eyes burning with excitement.
It was real.
A genuine Xuan rank technique.
Jade Finger Technique – What Is It?
The technique would refine his fingers, making them as smooth and flawless as jade.
It would grant them an oddly soft, almost liquid like flexibility.
And yet when striking it would be deadly.
It worked for both men and women and wasn't limited to any particular Dou Qi attribute.
Anyone could cultivate it.
The technique's beginner level would allow him to control the temperature of his fingers at will
Cool as ice.
Warm as a gentle touch.
Or hot enough to burn.
Imagine
During a fistfight, suddenly making your opponent feel an unexpected chill causing them to hesitate.
Or, heating your fingers mid clash to throw them off.
If mastered at the intermediate level, the fingers could fire needle thin energy attacks.
At the advanced level, they could launch water arrow projectiles.
And the best part?
All of these attacks were instantaneous.
No need for chanting.
No need for preparation.
A true assassin's skill.
The only downside?
To cultivate it, one had to soak their fingers in water while practicing.
And, um… vigorously move them around.
But that wasn't a problem for Xiao Zhan.
Instead
"Hahahahaha!"
His loud, arrogant laughter echoed through the entire Xiao Clan.
Excited beyond measure, Xiao Zhan immediately summoned his three closest allies for a secret meeting.
They had to decide who in the clan would receive this opportunity first.
…
Meanwhile, back in Gu Xun'er's room
Wu Tian lay comfortably on her bed, smirking.
Everything was going just as expected.
For any patriarch, strengthening the family was always the priority.
And improving one's own strength?
Even more important.
Xiao Zhan had played his actor role long enough.
Now, he had finally removed the mask.
Heh… That's the way it should be.
No more pretending. No more fake fatherly love.
Just pure self interest.
With that thought, Wu Tian closed his eyes and drifted into a peaceful sleep.
…
However
A shadow flickered across the Xiao Clan's rooftops.
The moment it appeared
Wu Tian's eyelids twitched slightly.
A smirk curled at the corner of his lips.
Then, he relaxed again, pretending to be asleep.
The figure landed in the courtyard.
He rubbed his head, grumbling,
"Agh… I drank too much yesterday. I wonder how Xun'er is doing…"
It was none other than
Ling Ying.
Gu Xun'er's ever loyal bodyguard.
As Xun'er's protector, Ling Ying was supposed to always be watching over her.
But since Xun'er had personally given him a day off
Well, what choice did he have?
Besides, it was a once in a lifetime opportunity!
So, he had celebrated
With some drinks…
And some
cough
…"brothers."
Yes.
Brothers.
Definitely just drinking with some good, respectable, male friends.
He had absolutely not
cough
Anyway
He wasn't worried about Wu Tian trying anything with Xun'er.
Why?
Because if she was in danger, she would release her Dou Qi immediately
And he would sense it in an instant.
But while Wu Tian and Xun'er were alone together
There hadn't been a single fluctuation of Dou Qi.
So obviously
Nothing inappropriate had happened.
Right?
…
Right?
…
"Oh, sh*t."
Ling Ying suddenly froze.
Because now
Now that he was back
Now that he was standing right outside Xun'er's door
He sensed something.
Inside her room…
There was a man.
And that man was
SNORING.
Ling Ying's entire body stiffened.
He instantly moved to storm inside, ready to kill whoever it was
But then
From inside the room, Xun'er's voice rang out, firm and decisive:
"Wait! Don't come in!
Wu Tian gege and I… aren't wearing clothes!"
"…"
"CRACK "
Ling Ying felt his entire soul shatter into pieces.
…
(End of Chapter)
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