The Crazy Son-In-Law

Xiao Shun had found the method to break through the “Consolidation” stage. For a cultivator to advance, they needed to gather five Spirit Stones. The elements of gold, wood, water, fire, and earth must unite for success. Guided by his master, Xiao Shun realized, “No wonder I’ve been stuck at this stage. It’s all because of these Spirit Stones!”

These stones were top-tier cultivation resources, mostly controlled by the nine Hidden Families, making them hard to find for ordinary people. Spirit Stones were rare, formed from the essence of heaven and earth, only found where spiritual energy was dense. Wradeogon had ten such blessed lands, all occupied by powerful sects.

Xiao Shun wasn’t worried because his master had already shown him a path. In the depths of an unknown mountain in the southwest lay a spiritual vein. It was said that this vein contained the Spirit Stones Xiao Shun needed to break through.

With a long sigh, Xiao Shun murmured, “Master only said it might be there. If there are no Spirit Stones, I really don’t know how to advance!” He had been at the peak of the Anterior stage for a long time. For someone eager to grow stronger, this was torment.

Soon, Xiao Shun pulled himself together and opened another ancient book beside him. This book, stored in an ebony box, was called the “Book of Warriors.” It was a high-level internal cultivation method, far superior to any he had encountered before. It was a rare skill only cultivators at the Consolidation stage could practice.

As Xiao Shun flipped through the densely written pages, his pupils shrank as he immersed himself in it. Hours passed unnoticed until it was afternoon when he emerged from his study. “As expected of its name ‘Warrior,’ it can rapidly enhance one’s cultivation and absorb spiritual energy at an astonishing rate. This way, I won’t have to worry about running out of spiritual energy!”

Excitedly, Xiao Shun carefully placed the book close to him. Spiritual energy differed from Arcane Vigor; it was pure energy born from heaven and earth. Arcane Vigor was merely internal strength cultivated from one’s dantian. The two were on entirely different levels.

This was why Ethereal Ascension was always superior to mere cultivation. The former refined oneself with the essence of heaven and earth, while the latter used Anterior stage techniques to compensate for shortcomings. Xiao Shun understood this through his own insights since he possessed spiritual energy and had encountered many Arcane Vigor practitioners.

“The ‘Book of Warriors’ is meant for Consolidation stage cultivators, but I might be able to practice it at the Anterior stage,” Xiao Shun muttered. His idea stemmed from having already laid a solid foundation despite not reaching the required stage for the book’s techniques.

Xiao Shun compared himself to a family car and the “Book of Warriors” to a supercar engine; though mismatched in level, he could still use it with caution. With this thought, his eyes sparkled with determination.

If he mastered the “Book of Warriors,” even without breaking through, he could contend with an early-stage Consolidation expert for a short time! This brief moment could be crucial as it meant fighting across major stages-a rare feat in cultivation history.

Xiao Shun felt he had gained much from this trip: knowledge on breaking through Consolidation and ancient histories of cultivators that enriched his experience. But what thrilled him most was the “Book of Warriors,” which offered immense benefits.

Suddenly, Xiao Shun wondered if his master had left this book specifically for him. Given its nature as a cultivation method rather than combat techniques, it suited him perfectly at his current stage.

Convinced by this thought-knowing his master always planned meticulously-Xiao Shun smiled wryly and stepped outside into the courtyard. “It’s getting late; time to head back.”

He paused and looked back at his former home filled with memories with his master. Now history, he eagerly anticipated their next meeting and discovering the broader world mentioned in his master’s letter.

With a slight smile, Xiao Shun turned and walked forward. To live fully meant always looking ahead; lingering on past memories would only diminish life’s joys.

By evening, Xiao Shun descended the mountain and got into his car after spending over a day away. During this time, Yao Cen had left him more than twenty missed calls and several texts saying only four words: “You’re dead meat!”

His wife was furious-an angry wife meant serious consequences! With no signal on the mountain earlier, Xiao Shun couldn’t contact her but now had to call her immediately.

As soon as her voice came through angrily on the phone: “Where have you been? How dare you call me now?”

“You’ve got some nerve not coming home all day!” Yao Cen fumed over the phone.Original content from NôvelDrama.Org.

Xiao Shun explained calmly: “I had something urgent yesterday; didn’t I tell you I wouldn’t be back?”

“But today is another matter!” she retorted angrily.

Facing his unreasonable wife left Xiao Shun helpless but sincere: “Don’t be mad; they say anger causes wrinkles!”

“I don’t care! If you don’t make it up to me properly, we’re not done here!” she snapped back.

Xiao Shun chuckled: “Alright then; I’ll book us dinner at Hilton tonight followed by shopping and a movie-my treat.”

Yao Cen’s tone softened slightly: “Hmph! You better make sure it’s good; this is just interest!”