Chapter 21 Ling Chen’s Angel Investment

“Received +231 Shock Points from Xiao Yueying.”

“Received +999 Shock Points from Yan Fei.”

“Received +71 Shock Points from Xiao Yun.”

“Received +65 Shock Points from Xiao Ding.”

“Received +999 Shock Points from Yan Fei.”

“Received +239 Shock Points from Xiao Yueying.”

“Received from Yan Fei…”

“…”

Inside an inn room in Blackstone City, Ling Chen suddenly noticed a large wave of Shock Points credited to his account. Most of them came from Xiao Yueying and Yan Fei, with a few from the Xiao Family Elders.

“Looks like that girl Xiao Yueying has succeeded in her breakthrough,” Ling Chen murmured.

According to the rules of the Mythic Secret Realm System, the higher a person’s cultivation, the more Shock Points they provide.

Previously, Xiao Yueying could only generate a little over seventy Shock Points per instance, but now it had surged past two hundred—Clearly, she had successfully broken through to the Core Formation (Jiedan) realm.

This was good news for him. Xiao Yueying carried the legacy of the Golden Crow. The stronger she became, the more Shock Points Ling Chen would earn in the future.

It was essentially like an angel investment from modern times. Ling Chen had invested a Golden Crow Secret Realm in Xiao Yueying, and now he was beginning to receive ongoing returns. And from the looks of it, this investment was definitely worthwhile.

“Time’s about right. It’s about time for the Black Dragon Secret Realm to emerge.”

Ling Chen calculated the timing, then got dressed neatly and headed towards the main street. He wanted to personally witness the appearance of the Black Dragon Secret Realm.

Firstly, he didn’t want to miss such a spectacular moment. Secondly, in case anything unexpected happened, he could quickly step in to fix it.

When the elders of the Xiao family saw Xiao Yueying walk out of the cultivation chamber looking radiant and full of energy, they all felt a great sense of relief.

Xiao Ding was relatively composed. He didn’t immediately ask about her breakthrough; instead, he first brought her back to the main hall. Then he instructed the kitchen to serve the feast that had long been prepared in celebration of Xiao Yueying. But while Xiao Ding could remain calm, the others could not.

As soon as Xiao Yueying sat down, the Grand Elder Xiao Yun impatiently asked, “Young Miss, have you broken through to the Core Formation stage?”

Xiao Yueying smiled gently and nodded. In a soft voice, she said, “It was all thanks to the clan’s unwavering support in maintaining the spirit-gathering formation. Without that, the result might not have been so smooth.”

“That’s as it should be, as it should be…”

All the elders quickly chimed in, their faces openly beaming with joy.

“Then, may I ask what grade of Core you have formed?” Xiao Yun asked again.

“Purple Core, sixth-grade Purple Core!”

Xiao Yueying answered without hesitation, speaking confidently.

After all, with Yan Fei, the mysterious expert, residing within her, even if some powerful figure tried to probe her dantian and spiritual sea, Yan Fei had ways to conceal the truth. So she had nothing to fear.

“Purple Core? And sixth-grade?”

“He—Heavens!”

“Doesn’t that make her even more powerful than Feng Hen of the Immortal Spirit Ancient Sect?”

“The Young Miss truly is a peerless prodigy. If Feng Hen finds out, he’ll be kicking himself with regret.”

“Hmph! The Young Miss has formed a sixth-grade Purple Core—she’s a peerless genius. That Feng Hen is not even worth mentioning.”

The group of elders shouted excitedly, some even waving their hands and feet in joy. Although they had suspected it earlier, hearing Xiao Yueying confirm it herself was a completely different feeling.

A sixth-grade Purple Core!

As long as she didn’t fall midway, she was destined to become a Nascent Soul realm powerhouse in the future—perhaps even reach the Soul Severing realm, or even the Void God realm!

This meant that Xiao Yueying’s cultivation might even surpass that of the founding duke of the Xiao family. After all, it was said that the old ancestor had only reached the peak of the Nascent Soul realm.

“Good! Good! The ancestors of the Xiao family are watching over us—our Xiao family is finally seeing the light!”

Elder Xiao Yun said with a choked voice. Though his hair was already white with age, he cried like a child.

The other elders were no different. Smiling as they cried—it was tears of joy. Even Xiao Ding’s eyes were slightly moist. He looked at Xiao Yueying and said, “Good child, I’m very happy with what you’ve achieved today. But don’t put too much pressure on yourself. After the meal, go out and relax a bit.”

“Yes, go out and take a walk.”

“There’s a big gathering today. The main street is bustling.”

“Heh, the three main markets on the street used to be divided among the Xiao, Wang, and Lu families. Now they all belong to our Xiao family.”

“That’s all thanks to the young lady. Now, in the entire Blackstone County, who hasn’t heard of her name?”

…

A group of elders responded enthusiastically.

Xiao Yueying nodded and said, “Then let’s go for a walk on the main street after lunch. I haven’t attended a grand market in years.”

Half an hour later, after finishing their meal, Xiao Yueying and the Xiao family elders headed together toward the main street market. The marketplaces on the main street were all money magnets. Especially during grand markets, the profits from transaction fees alone could bring in a large amount of spirit stones.

The Xiao family had just taken over the marketplaces previously owned by the Wang and Lu families, and this was their first time holding a grand market. The elders in the family took it very seriously.

Partly to accompany Xiao Yueying, and partly to personally oversee the marketplaces and prevent any incidents. After all, the Wang and Lu families had deep roots in the Blackstone County, and it was possible that some remnants might use this opportunity to stir up trouble.

The grand market was bustling. Pedestrians moved like a weaving shuttle, and cries from vendors filled the air nonstop. Xiao Yueying was also influenced by the lively atmosphere. She strolled along, occasionally stopping to buy some trinkets, looking no different from an ordinary young girl.

Not far away, Ling Chen leaned casually against a pillar, gazing at the sky and murmured softly:

“It’s about time to begin.”