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nVolume 11 Chapter 9_Ban Zhe Yuan (I)

nJin Daya said, “Ying, where has Ah Feng been actually? How come he hasn’t been able to stop smiling since he’s back?”

nFeng Ying, “do you prefer him looking bitter?”

nJin Daya, “it’s not that! I mean…there must be something good happened on Ah Feng? Do you think he met a girl somewhere? That’s why he is looking so cheerful?”

nShi Hu, “hey, Daya, what do you mean? What cheerful?”

nJin Daya, “don’t you think that…Ah Feng is being abnormal in a way?”

nFeng Ying laughed, “it’s you who are abnormal! Come on. You’re too sensitive!”

nJin Daya mumbled, “I do think he’s not himself these days. Anyway, I’ll stop.”

nJin Daya spent a long time outside, and he’s gained many life experiences. He noticed immediately how different Lei Xingfeng was. It’s only that he couldn’t tell what difference it was. However, he felt quite disappointed since Feng Ying and Shi Hu couldn’t care less.

nAfter Lei Xingfeng finished practicing, he asked, “are there any news?”

nFeng Ying said, “what news?”

nLei Xingfeng said, “I’m not sure, that’s why I asked. Is there anything special lately?”

nFeng Ying, “not that I know of…well, by the way, your senior brother seems to have found the Sky Crystal. Ah Feng, you may go to have a look, at least you’ll know how the Sky Crystal looks like.”

nLei Xingfeng snickered, not only he had the Sky Crystal, but he also had the Saint Crystal. However, he couldn’t reveal anything yet. He asked, “do you want to have a look?”

nFeng Ying smiled; “yes, of course. I will feel more at ease once I do. Haha, even Daya feels the same.”

nJin Daya, “I didn’t say anything…”

nFeng Ying stopped him, “fine. Then you don’t have to.”

nJin Daya, “well, we’ll let Ah Feng decide!”

nThe two continued to argue. Lei Xingfeng smiled, “let’s go together. I am also curious.” He decided to pretend a bit, since no one knew he’d got hold of both Crystals anyway.

nHe led the three people, got on a carriage and arrived at Feng Chenzong’s. They were invited to the dining room.

nNot only Feng Chenzong, but even Xin Zhaolun and Yin Yao were there. Lei Xingfeng went forward and said, “Master, Third Senior Brother, and Sixth Senior Sister, so you’re all here.”

nYin Yao looked at Lei Xingfeng and said, “it’s awesome! You’ve upgraded yourself to Seventh Ring. Have you come here to let us feel inferior?” She had already heard from Xin Zhaolun saying that Lei Xingfeng was upgraded to Seventh Ring, and she felt envious.

nLei Xingfeng giggled, “Master Sister, I did it out of luck…”

nYin Yao, “maybe I should consider making a trip to Hanya Castle, even Miao Ling managed to upgrade herself to Sixth Ring. Sigh…as the Sixth Senior Sister. I should really catch up.”

nXin Zhaolun, “Ah Feng, are you here to have a look at the Sky Crystal?”

nLei Xingfeng, “yes, since I’m really curious. Senior Brother, congratulations! With the Sky Crystal, it’d be safe to say that you’re becoming a Monarch.”

nFeng Chenzong said with a smile, ‘there shouldn’t be a huge issue. I even have to thank Ah Feng.” He took out the Sky Crystal and put it on the desk. Lei Xingfeng went closer to have a look, but he was smart enough not to touch it.

nJin Daya, Shi Hu, and Feng Ying just went aside to look without touching, as that would surely be an offense.

nXin Zhaolun said, “I am really jealous of Senior Brother, if you hesitated a little, you wouldn’t have the Sky Crystal.”

nLei Xingfeng, “yes, who would have thought of such a method to get the Sky Crystal? Haha, Senior Brother, I bet you prepared for this a long time ago?”

nFeng Chenzong, “I didn’t. I was just inspired at once and became desperate…” while he was talking, he took away the Sky Crystal silently, “I still need to collect some materials that are hard to find. I’ve also let my Master find them, and once I do, I will be able to upgrade.”

nBoth Xin Zhaolun and Yun Yao were envious. If he got promoted to Monarch, he would become independent. At that time, every Junior Brother or Sister would admire him.

nYin Yao, “it’s so difficult to get promoted to becoming a Monarch. It will only become easier once you get hold of the Sky Crystal. And now, Master Brother doesn’t need to worry at all.”

nXin Zhaolun, “right! I am sure that you’ll succeed.”

nFeng Chenzong felt so sure. He became very cheerful with his Juniors’ praises. The only reason why he’d wait to be promoted was the low success rate, as he might lose his life in the process. Finally, he could breathe a sigh of relief. He knew that many practitioners died during the promotion.

nFeng Chenzong, “let’s hope that things will be as smooth as you’ve said. There hasn’t been a Monarch from our Master yet, and I hope I’ll be the first one. Then, I’ll become your idol. Haha.” He didn’t exaggerate. Among the nine disciples, he was the most talented. If he got promoted successfully, it would be incredibly motivating to his Juniors.

nLei Xingfeng, “I hope that my Senior Brothers and Sisters can become Monarchs.”

nYin Yao laughed, “that will be quite hard, except if there’re a bunch of Sky Crystals and each of us takes one!”

nEveryone knew that it was impossible. Lei Xingfeng knew exactly what’s going on. He’s the one who’s got hold of a bunch of Sky Crystals. Of course, he wouldn’t have the guts to take them out, at least not before he became a Monarch.

nXin Zhaolun, “yes, each of us will have one. Then, will Junior Sister share with us?”

nYin Yao, “what? Of course, only Senior Brother would have this stuff.”

nXin Zhaolun looked bitter, “hey…I’m more anxious than ever. If only I have a Sky Crystal…and it’ll take me another decade to enter Great Stone Fields…”

nYin Yao, “I think you can also find them somewhere else?”

nFeng Chenzong shook his head, “no way, even if there is, we wouldn’t know. I even got to know this Great Stone Field’s coordinates out of coincidence.”

nLei Xingfeng did not dare to say more. He just sat there quietly.

nFeng Chenzong turned to look at Lei Xingfeng and said, “Ah Feng, this time I’ve got the Sky Crystal, hehe…there’s going to be a compensation. You can decide whether to compensate me now or wait until I become a Monarch. I am sure you know what I mean, my Junior Brother.”

nIf they chose to compensate now, it might only be some kind of Yin Ring. They’d better wait until Feng Chenzong became a Monarch, since a Monarch and a Ninth Ring Sage had utterly different power, they could also possess very different things. Lei Xingfeng was very clear of the concept, and he’d rather until Feng Chenzong got promoted.

nLei Xingfeng smiled, “of course I’d rather wait.”

nFeng Chenzong was happy with the answer. He only had to focus on getting promoted now, and most of the materials that he’d got were useful, his promotion of level would get affected if he chose to give away some of them now. Lei Xingfeng was being considerate of giving him space for that, and Feng Chenzong reassured Lei Xingfeng, “don’t worry, Ah Feng, I won’t forget about you.”

nLei Xingfeng said, “Senior Brother, you’re really generous.” In fact, he felt grateful to his Senior Brother, if he hadn’t bought him to the Great Stone Fields, how could he get so many Sky Crystals and Saint Crystals? He still couldn’t do it himself, and he needed the guidance of his Seniors. Good relationships mattered to him.

nFeng Chenzong, “Ah Feng, I might have to go outside lately. If you’re free, why don’t you join me?”

nXin Zhaolun, “Big Brother will need some luck from Ah Feng, hehe…”

nFeng Chenzong nodded, “that’s correct. I’ve been occupied for 17 years without getting the Sky Crystal. After Ah Feng went with me once, I got one instantly. I still need some materials. If I bring Ah Feng along, I’m sure I can find them pretty soon.”

nLei Xingfeng laughed, “Oh well, aren’t I the lucky star?”

nYin Yao touched Lei Xingfeng’s head and said, “there you are, lucky star!”

nLei Xingfeng went away and said, “don’t touch my head; it’ll affect my luck!” The group laughed happily.

nYin Yao said, “if this is the case, Ah Feng, you’ve got to bring me next time you go outside!”

nFeng Chenzong, “no problem, but you have to give a Yin Ring.”

nYin Yao didn’t hesitate, “fine. I am alone anyway; there’s not that much to pay.”

nLei Xingfeng didn’t know about all these, “do you need a Yin Ring to get to the secret door?”

nYin Yao was surprised, “didn’t you use it before?”

nLei Xingfeng was a bit embarrassed, “no, I’ve always been guided by a Senior Brother.”

nYin Yao said, “Oh? My two Senior Brothers, I’ve got to complain. Why are you so nice to your brother but it’s entirely different when it comes to me? And I even need to give a Yin Ring? Isn’t it bullying?”

nXin Zhaolun explained, “well, if I end up getting more, I don’t mind bringing you…last time when I brought Ah Feng with me, the materials that I earned were enough to open the secret door over a dozen times. I could even bring seven or eight more people.”

nYin Yao was dumbfounded, after a long while, she said, “is it true? Then…I want to join too!”

nFeng Chenzong was a bit shocked. He had been hearing Xin Zhaolun describing how much luck Lei Xingfeng had, but he didn’t expect him to find so many materials with Lei Xingfeng. One had to spend quite many Yin Rings if he wanted to open the secret door. Even for someone who didn’t go outside often, if he did and if he brought nothing back, that’d be counted as a loss.

nLei Xingfeng asked, “how many Yin Rings does one need to open the secret door?”

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