Chapter 18: Stealing Skills

Chapter 18: Stealing Skills

“You’re so ill-mannered! You’re just eager to eat yourself, and now you’re blaming your elder!”

With a thud, Qi Daolin tapped his finger, and Lin Fan cried out in pain, clutching his head and glaring at him, grinding his teeth.

“That old man ambushed me again, how hateful!”

Afterward, he looked at the Taotie meat in the pot and could only swallow his saliva helplessly.

This kind of Saint Grade nourishment, the higher one's Realm, the more extraordinary it became, capable of boosting Qi and blood, strengthening tendons and bones, almost comparable to a Spirit Pill.

But it was a bit regrettable that, currently, it wasn't something a mere Cultivator like him could afford to eat; if he couldn't digest it, it would become a death warrant.

Just that one piece had caused him excruciating pain, almost preventing him from refining it and turning him into a 'bursting furnace.'

Moreover, the Taotie clan was very powerful; their innate Divine Ability was renowned for devouring all things. If cultivated to the extreme, they could even devour Laws.

Usually, they were the ones eating other beings; how could others have the chance to eat them?

This was one of the strongest races in the Upper Realm, possessing unparalleled combat power.

Many immortal Dao lineages in the world were wary and unwilling to provoke them, especially since an Old Ancestor of that clan was still alive, having shaken the Three Thousand Provinces from the Primordial Era until now!

“Here, eat!” Qi Daolin still refined some Taotie meat for him to eat.

“Hehe, thank you, Dao Master!” Lin Fan immediately beamed with joy, his expression changing rapidly, just like any other child.

Immediately, he began to wolf down the food. A pot of Taotie meat was quickly finished, but most of it went into Lin Fan's stomach. Qi Daolin himself only tasted a bit; with his cultivation, it was merely for his taste buds, as eating more wouldn't do much good.

“So full, so comfortable, it’s simply a delicacy!” Lin Fan lay leisurely on the ground, gazing at the beautiful starry sky, his face radiant with a satisfied smile, forgetting all fatigue.

Cultivation emphasized a balance of work and rest; appropriate breaks and accumulating strength were the right approach.

“Brat, take this!” Qi Daolin casually tossed a crystalline white Heavenly Bone onto him.

Lin Fan touched it and saw dense runes inscribed on it. He exclaimed in surprise, “A Taotie’s Original True Bone!”

This must have come from the Taotie he had just eaten, as it still felt very fresh. It was incredibly rare; only an instant kill could yield a rune bone, otherwise, the bone's owner would self-destruct it.

However, he quickly lost interest. Cultivating this Ten Ferocious Treasures Technique was useless to him; it would only assimilate into a Life Ten Ferocious Treasures Technique.

“Don’t think it’s useless now and not cultivate it. When you resolve the drawback later, you’ll eventually need it. Don’t regret not having enough when you need it; by then, it’ll be too late!” Qi Daolin reminded him.

“Oh!” Lin Fan listened. He was primarily a listener of advice.

“And take this to look at too!” Qi Daolin tossed out another item, still a bone, but not an Original Rune Bone. It was clearly inscribed later.

It didn't record any Ten Ferocious Treasures Technique, only the most ancient Dao, starting from the most primitive origins, expounding the Profound Truths of heaven and earth, involving too much, encompassing everything.

“What is this?” Lin Fan asked, feeling that it was extraordinary, even more so than the Original Rune Bone containing the Taotie Ten Ferocious Treasures Technique. It didn't involve any Ten Ferocious Treasures Technique, only discussed the operation of runes, providing enlightenment. It could be called a priceless Heavenly Book.

“The Original True Understanding, the most mysterious method in the Upper Realm. Many people have comprehended it, and everyone’s understanding is different!” Qi Daolin explained.

Lin Fan secretly thought, “As expected!”

This was the initial chapter of the most mysterious Immortal Emperor method in this world, highly significant for reference.

“Cultivating according to it and making a Breakthrough is perfect for you now. Perhaps… you might even comprehend a way to solve your own flaws from it. However, with your current Realm, it’s impossible to fully comprehend it. It’s good enough if you can grasp a superficial understanding from it.”

Qi Daolin said, this was the most suitable thing he could think of for Lin Fan to learn at the moment.

“Actually, this Original True Understanding is divided into three parts: upper, middle, and lower. What you hold is merely the Divine Guidance chapter I inscribed, not the original version. As for the middle chapter, Transcending, it is rumored to record the Immortal Ascension method. We once possessed a part of it in our lineage, but it was later lost. The lower chapter remains unknown to anyone.”

Speaking of this, Qi Daolin was a bit sad. He had just entered the sect back then, and before he could learn the strongest Divine Ability of this lineage, it was besieged by several great sects, severing its Legacy.

Lin Fan remained silent. Of course, he knew what had happened. He also knew where the Legacy of the Supreme Hall was, in the Lower Realm's desolate region.

Now that he had entered this lineage, he would naturally find an opportunity to go to the Lower Realm to retrieve it in the future. He was very covetous of the Ten Ferocious Treasures Technique and the Ancient Heavenly Art, which ranked among the top three.

“As a Successor of my Supreme Dojo, your first goal in the future is to defeat the Immortal Palace Successor. If you fail, I will expel you!” Qi Daolin suddenly said sternly.

He held a deep grudge against the Immortal Palace faction and hated it intensely.

It was they who had invited other factions to besiege them, leading to the demise of the previous sect master.

“Tch, merely an Immortal Palace Successor. I can crush him with one hand!” Lin Fan was very narcissistic and didn't take it to heart.

The young Di Chong couldn't even compare to Little Six, at most comparable to an ancient freak; what was there to fear?

“Don't boast, kid, and don't make big claims. Although the current Immortal Palace Successor is not old, he has already dominated the Blood Moving and Cave Heaven Realms, unrivaled.” Qi Daolin advised him earnestly.

“That’s because he hasn’t met me yet. In a few years, I’ll beat him until he cries out!” Lin Fan said with full Divine Qi.

“Good, I’ll remember what you said. If you lose in the future, just wait and see how I deal with you!” Qi Daolin smiled, teasing him.

“Who am I? Divinely talented and formidable, how could I possibly lose? I am destined to be unrivaled under heaven, defeating all ancient and modern foes!” Lin Fan was confident and high-spirited.

“Confidence is good, but don’t be careless. Always be cautious, and preserving your life is the most important thing.”

Finally, Qi Daolin said this, full of words of concern.

In terms of talent, Lin Fan could be said to be the best he had ever seen. If it weren't for the flaw of the Supreme Bone, he could indeed be unrivaled in his generation.

Especially his potential was truly strong; he was impeccable in every aspect. Perhaps it was precisely because he was too good that Qi Daolin hoped he could accumulate well and not act impulsively or show off.

His constant suppression of Lin Fan had always been for this reason.

“Oh, right, there’s something else I need you to do.” Qi Daolin said, remembering something.

“What is it?” Lin Fan asked, puzzled, seeing the old man looking very serious.

“The Butian Sect has been getting very close to the Immortal Palace recently. I want you to go and learn everything they have, so we can know ourselves and our enemies, and be victorious in every battle.” Qi Daolin said with a thick skin, very naturally.

Lin Fan was speechless upon hearing this. ‘You yourself are notorious for stealing skills, and now you want me to go? What a guy.’

He retorted, “Dao Master, are you sure you want me to go and learn, and not steal skills?”

“Cough, that’s not important. Since they are close to the Immortal Palace, they are destined to be hated by our faction. Don’t have this burden. Moreover, the Butian Sect’s Golden Body Liquid is a good thing; it’s very useful for your Body Refining.

And their Mending Heaven Skill is also unique; it can reverse time and undo a mistake once, which is also useful to you. It is rumored that they also obtained a Ten Ferocious Treasures Technique. If you join them, you will surely be able to learn all of it.”

Qi Daolin looked as if he had gone to great lengths, considering everything for Lin Fan.

“Is that so?” Lin Fan always felt something wasn’t quite right.

Was this old man really thinking so much for him? Or was he just trying to trick him, wanting other sects to train his Disciple so he could reap the benefits?

“That’s right. If you can also disrupt the relationship between the Butian Sect and the Immortal Palace, and make the two sects fight, that would be even better.” Qi Daolin said solemnly.

“It seems I have no choice but to go!” Lin Fan was tempted. The Butian Sect’s things were indeed very useful to him, whether it was the Golden Body Liquid or the Mending Heaven Skill, both were so.

The former could elevate his Physical Body to another level, reaching the extreme of Body Refining, allowing him to tear apart opponents; the latter could reverse a battle situation once, equivalent to being able to use the Supreme Bone twice consecutively.

At the same time, not all Divine Abilities would be assimilated to only have healing effects; non-offensive ones would be fine, and their original Profound Truths would still remain.