Chapter 537 - 535: Young Master of the Bu Family

As Lin Xuan drew near the Spiritual Source Pool, he was once again struck with awe. ’So this is what the resources of a Super Race look like.’ Just by standing at the edge, he could feel the immense concentration of Elemental Power within. The once-invisible, intangible Elemental Power now churned before him like liquid.

What an astonishing sight. But the true value of the pool wasn’t just the dense Elemental Power; it was the various medicinal effects infused within it. The surrounding Spirit Medicines had been planted for this very purpose. For instance, since Coiling Dragon Ginseng grew nearby, the Spiritual Source Pool also contained the essence of Coiling Dragon Ginseng!

Thus, the pool’s true power didn’t lie solely in its concentrated Elemental Power—though that was part of it. The real key was the surrounding Spirit Medicines. In fact, the essences of all the Spirit Medicines on Fifth Layer Celestial Peak converged here to some degree.

Lin Xuan had noticed as much from the peak. With his naked eye, he could see countless tiny channels through which streams of dense Elemental Power flowed, ultimately converging at this spot.

The pool looked large enough for dozens of people to swim in, but only the most important individuals were permitted entry. The perimeter alone was guarded by numerous Stewards. If anyone were to jump in without permission, the consequences would be severe.

Many Bu Family disciples had also followed along. Though they had seen the Spiritual Source Pool countless times, they were still nearly driven mad with jealousy. If they could just jump in, the experience would lead to an incredible breakthrough.

Unfortunately, they weren’t qualified. One had to either make immense contributions to the family or possess extraordinary talent. Otherwise, entry was absolutely forbidden.

It seemed like a vast amount, but it had taken countless years of accumulation to reach this volume. If just anyone were allowed inside, it would have been drained dry long ago. If the supply were infinite, they would have let every Bu Family disciple soak in it, and the Bu Family’s standing would have skyrocketed to the very top.

"So this is the Empire’s top genius, Mu Shuang?"

Just then, a handsome young man approached from behind. He carried a fan and moved with a graceful air, a faint, refined smile on his face. He was an absolute lady-killer.

His arrival immediately drew everyone’s attention. Many of the Bu Family’s female disciples stared at him with undisguised, lovestruck adoration, completely unable to tear their eyes away.

He was none other than the strongest genius of the Bu Family’s new generation: Bu Qianfan. With his Ninth-class Talent, he had stunned the world! And he had another identity: Young Master!

That’s right. He was indeed Bu Lingyu’s son and had inherited his father’s superior bloodline to achieve a Ninth-class Talent. At twenty-four years of age, his cultivation had reached the terrifying Ninth Layer of the Spirit Pill Stage. Within a year or two, he was certain to break through to the Core Formation Stage Level.

By then, he would have reached the Core Formation Stage before the age of thirty. Had he participated in the Empire’s grand tournament, he would have been the undisputed champion. With a Core Formation Stage Cultivation, crushing someone like Mu Yulong would be child’s play.

"Young Master, this is Mu Shuang, the winner of the Empire’s grand tournament! But compared to you, Young Master, he’s more than a whole level beneath you. In fact, he’s not even fit to be compared to your little toe!"

"That’s right! And he’s so arrogant. He completely looks down on us. He even ruthlessly put Bu Fantian in his place!"

The surrounding disciples flattered him endlessly, their faces fawning as they tried to stir up trouble.

"Enough!" Bu Qianfan frowned and said coldly. "Listen to yourselves. Don’t blame others for your own lack of skill!"

"That’s right! You idiots! If you have no skill yourselves, don’t blame others for looking down on you. Haven’t you ever heard that there’s always a higher mountain and a stronger person? This is a perfect example!" A pretty young woman beside Bu Qianfan scolded them, her hands on her hips as she pointed. She looked both adorable and a little comical.

"Yan’Er, that’s enough..." Bu Qianfan seemed almost intimidated by his own Maid. Yan’Er was his personal attendant, and she was absolutely merciless when she started scolding people.

But she was no ordinary Maid. Her cultivation had reached the Sixth Layer of the Spirit Pill Stage, making her stronger than many of the people present. Yan’Er pouted and stopped her tirade, looking as if she hadn’t quite finished.

He then walked over to Bu Lingyu and said respectfully, "Father, I have returned."

"Mm, it’s good to have you back." His words were simple, but his tone was filled with warmth and affection.

After greeting his father, Bu Qianfan came to stand before Lin Xuan and said gratefully, "Thank you, Brother Mu, for stepping up and bringing glory to our Bu Family. On behalf of the entire Bu Family, I wish to express my gratitude!"

Lin Xuan was taken aback. He had expected Bu Qianfan to be resentful, not grateful. ’There isn’t a trace of insincerity in his words; he’s being completely genuine.’

’A dragon among men!’

Lin Xuan’s eyes lit up. It was this magnanimity, this mindset, that he truly admired. Compared to the other Bu Family members, who were driven by nothing but jealousy and exclusion, Bu Qianfan was far more respectable. A sense of goodwill immediately bloomed within him. ’If they all ostracized me, how could I ever be motivated to work for the Bu Family?’

’Without any sense of belonging, it would be impossible to put forth a genuine effort.’

"There’s no need to thank me. It was only natural. I was simply doing my part for our Empire," Lin Xuan said with a faint smile, speaking the truth.

Most families weren’t afraid of new recruits defecting, mainly because they held leverage over the recruit’s home empire. If a recruit performed poorly or betrayed them, their empire would suffer, and their families back home would be harmed. It was a form of insurance.

"Be that as it may, I’m still grateful you were able to settle a score for the Bu Family," Bu Qianfan said with a smile. "The Elemental Power in the Spiritual Source Pool is incredibly dense. It can easily overwhelm your body, and the process is excruciatingly painful. I hope you seize this opportunity. Your innate talent and constitution may not be exceptional, but I believe that to take first place, you must have some extraordinary quality. Whether you can continue to surpass others will depend on if you can endure what’s to come!"

’First gratitude, and now a warning. He’s truly treating me as one of his own.’

"Thank you for the warning. I will certainly endure it. If I miss this chance, I’m afraid I’ll be left far behind," Lin Xuan replied with a calm smile. ’Opportunity always favors the persistent and the prepared.’

He had gotten this far by relying on his own formidable perseverance and effort. ’The Soul Pearl is crucial, but without my own willpower and hard work, even it would be useless.’

After he finished speaking, Lin Xuan walked to the edge of the Spiritual Source Pool. After a brief glance, he jumped in without hesitation and was instantly swallowed by its depths.

"Qianfan, you seem to think highly of this Mu Shuang. Have you noticed something special about him?" Bu Lingyu leaned in and asked.

"Of course I do... because I suspect he is the Young Master of the Lin Family," Bu Qianfan replied, dropping a bombshell.