CHAPTER 447: CHAPTER 255: BLESSING IN DISGUISE, ANCIENT BOOK TRADE_2

"What a coincidence?" Lin Chen was utterly surprised.

This Little Wolf King was tormented by it back then, and vowed to seek revenge.

"Rest assured, they wouldn’t dare act recklessly in the city." Sun Ji laughed.

After several rounds of drinks, Lin Chen and Wu Chen realized they had something to discuss, so they took their leave.

Sun Ji asked his wife to escort Lin Chen and the others to rest, and as soon as they left, the Great Elder inquired Sun Ji, "How did it go?"

Sun Ji didn’t even need to ask, he knew what the Great Elder was referring to.

Currently, the entire nation’s power structure is focused on Zhong Nan’s health condition and...

How much longer can he live?

"Last year, at Zhang Jin’s invitation, I secretly visited the National Master’s Institute." Sun Ji said in a hollow voice, "Zhong Nan probably has only one or two years left."

Upon hearing this, the Great Elder’s expression changed.

Zhong Nan’s existence is the cornerstone of the Cangling Ancient Country. At this critical time of turbulence, once Zhong Nan falls, what will happen to the Cangling Ancient Country is unknown.

"Have you heard about Gu Ning’s matter?" the Great Elder asked.

"Yes." Sun Ji nodded and replied, "I have seen Gu Ning, he indeed has capabilities, but..."

The Great Elder knew what the latter part meant.

Gu Ning is not incompetent; his greatest flaw lies behind him — the Gu Family.

At present, Gu Ning cannot escape the shackles of the Gu Family.

If Gu Ning rises to power, he is highly likely to become the puppet of the Gu Family.

This is a situation the Great Elder did not wish to see.

"In addition, I also suspect the Gu Family was involved in the Beast Fighting Conference’s leak case years ago."

The Great Elder pondered and said, "Although there’s no direct evidence yet, today’s Gu Family and the Gu Family of that time are distinctly different."

"If it’s really them, how could they face their ancestor Gu Wei?" Sun Ji said furiously upon hearing these words.

Gu Wei was once a dragon-slayer, but if they really committed treason, that would be an act of an evil dragon.

After not seeing each other for a long time, they talked late into the night, unwilling to part.

...

Lin Chen was led by Madam Sun to a separate courtyard, where he settled in and released Xiaobai and the others.

The three Spirit Beasts immediately surrounded the Little Blue Fish. After hearing from Lin Chen that a physician had been consulted and confirmed there was nothing wrong, the three Spirit Beasts finally relaxed.

"You must meditate more during these days to help me level up," Lin Chen reminded them.

The Little Blue Fish had been sleeping for a long time; Lin Chen worried it might cause problems.

Reaching Level 30 sooner and contracting it would be the proper course.

Sun Ji also mentioned that without a contract with the Little Blue Fish, it cannot unleash all of its demonic power.

The three Spirit Beasts nodded and began diligently cultivating that night.

Though Lin Chen felt somewhat tired, just as he was about to sleep, he suddenly recalled Xu Feng’s matter.

"Ancient Book..."

Lin Chen took out the Ancient Book obtained from Xu Feng, but despite flipping through it repeatedly, he still found no mysterious insights.

"Could the book’s records be true?"

"Chaos Immortal Beast?"

While pondering, Lin Chen unknowingly fell asleep.

The next morning, Lin Chen was awakened by Wu Chen, who immediately said, "The Great Elder asks whether you’d like Sun Ji to diagnose your Spirit Beasts?"

"Diagnose?" Lin Chen was taken aback.

"He said Senior Sun Ji can very accurately diagnose the beast’s pulse, and by a simple pulse reading, can discern the Spirit Beast’s condition," Wu Chen explained.

"Of course, I’d want that." Lin Chen rejoiced.

Why refuse something free?

Soon, Lin Chen brought Xiaobai and the others to Sun Ji, who was conversing with the Great Elder.

Upon closer inspection, he realized they were talking about him.

"Is it this cow?" Sun Ji’s eyes shone as he looked at Xiaobai, saying, "Back in the day, our group had one with Divine and Demonic Power, but alas..."

Upon hearing this, the Great Elder’s expression also darkened.

"This senior is no longer?" Lin Chen asked.

"Yes." Sun Ji nodded, "He followed Zhong Nan that day to fight against the Demon Race, but didn’t return alive, shielding Zhong Nan from the death calamity."

"But his family is doing well now, Zhong Nan has not treated them poorly."

"Which family is it?" Wu Chen asked.

"The Qin Family." Sun Ji answered.

"But didn’t the Qin Family move away from the Celestial Capital over ten years ago?" Wu Chen said in surprise.

"Indeed." the Great Elder said, "After Qin Chuan died, the Qin Family had no masters to uphold, perhaps sensing Zhong Nan’s limited days, they withdrew ahead of time."

Wu Chen also nodded in acknowledgment.

To establish a foothold in the Celestial Capital, you must have a master to stabilize your family’s position.

Sun Ji then began to diagnose Xiaobai and the others, starting with Xiaobai.

Just as his right hand began exploring, his eyes shone brightly, and he said to Lin Chen, "A very solid foundation."

After thirty seconds, he remarked, "Vigorous in Beast Power and Spiritual Power, but there is a downside — plenty of old injuries."

Lin Chen hearing this anxiously asked, "Do you have a treatment, senior?"

"Don’t be so hasty." Sun Ji laughed and said, "Spirit Beasts will undoubtedly have hidden injuries post-battle, one or two times is not important, but if it accumulates, it affects potential growth."

"I’ll prescribe two potions for conditioning, nothing serious."

"Thank you, senior." Lin Chen expressed his gratitude.

Next, Sun Ji examined the Little Fox, which eagerly came forward, hoping to be praised by Sun Ji, but unexpectedly, after just a touch, Sun Ji said, "Your fox has a somewhat thin foundation."

The Little Fox instantly felt guilty, not daring to look at Lin Chen.

Lin Chen didn’t mind.

Animals have their nature; cows and bears are inherently more honest, while foxes tend to be cunning, a near-impossible trait to change.

However, Lin Chen knew, the Little Fox has been diligently cultivating, without any negligence.

"It’s only thin, not bad." Sun Ji’s next sentence reassured Lin Chen and the Little Fox, "These two Spirit Beasts both have good foundations, worthy of awakening the Heart-Burning Fire Control."

When it was the Big White Bear’s turn, Sun Ji informed Lin Chen that the Big White Bear’s condition was much more severe, with internal injuries greater than Xiaobai’s.

Lin Chen was aware it was due to the earlier situation with Lee Zaiqing.

After finishing the pulse diagnosis, Sun Ji prescribed three potions and said to Lin Chen:

"Are you not aiming to level up?"

"Once your Spirit Beasts have consumed these three potions, they might just ascend to the next level."

"Does it really have such an effect?" Lin Chen was amazed.

Indeed formidable, this beast blade.

The Little Fox’s eyes sparkled after hearing this, but Sun Ji quickly dashed its hopes:

"Little guy, you can forget it. My potions suppress your level."

"..."

The Little Fox hung its head, sighed in dismay, drawing laughter from everyone.

...

After Sun Ji finished diagnosing, Lin Chen returned to the courtyard and, after brewing the medicines, had them consume them.

The potions Sun Ji prescribed were indeed bitter; the Little Fox needed Lin Chen to cover its nose to swallow them.

Xiaobai and the Big White Bear, however, were steadfast, drinking them with unwavering expressions.

"How do you feel?" Lin Chen asked.

Unexpectedly, Xiaobai and the Big White Bear told him they felt sleepy after drinking.

Not long after speaking, the two beasts fell into deep slumber.

Lin Chen turned around and noticed the Little Fox was still energetic, so he asked, "Why aren’t you sleeping?"

The Little Fox stuck out its tongue, indicating it felt like it was about to ignite, and darted out to the courtyard to breathe fire.

Lin Chen was embarrassed.

The efficacy of Sun Ji’s prescribed medicine was astonishingly fast.

Lin Chen also sat down, planning to read the books, which were medical texts borrowed from Sun Ji, said to contain his true teachings.

But shortly after starting, Madam Sun came over, informing Lin Chen someone was looking for him.

"Someone at the door looking for me?" Lin Chen was astonished.

He knew no one in Celestial Realm City.

"He said he’s here to buy your book." Madam Sun said.

Lin Chen understood immediately, Xu Feng was here.

This fatty could actually find out he lived here.

Recall Xu Feng’s history, Lin Chen increasingly felt that this person was extraordinary.

He thanked Madam Sun, then asked, "Could you bring him in?"

"Certainly." Madam Sun nodded.

Shortly after, Xu Feng arrived, and cautiously glanced around upon entering, only relaxing after seeing Lin Chen, "I got you out before, you should fulfill the promise."

Lin Chen surveyed Xu Feng and countered, "How did you find this place?"

"That’s none of your concern..." Xu Feng extended his hand, impatiently saying, "Ancient Book."

Lin Chen casually brought it out, and upon viewing it, Xu Feng’s eyes shone like light bulbs.