Wang Baole responded obediently and quickly followed the Grand Supreme Elder into the Alchemy Pavilion's main hall. There was no one else in the main hall, so the Grand Supreme Elder turned to face Wang Baole after he stepped in.
He still had the same half-smile on his face, which made Wang Baole's hair stand on end. Hence, the smile on his face became even more obedient, and he even blinked, putting on a face that he thought was adorable.
Even so, the Grand Supreme Elder still didn't say anything, and his smile didn't change either. This made Wang Baole nervous. He felt that the Grand Supreme Elder was like an old fox, and he couldn't tell what he was thinking. Hence, he decided to change his strategy. At that thought, Wang Baole smiled honestly and scratched his head. He put on a silly look and stared at the Grand Supreme Elder.
"Baole, your cultivation level is not bad." The Grand Supreme Elder put his hands behind his back and spoke calmly when he saw that Wang Baole had switched between two personas in such a short period of time.
When Wang Baole heard this, he immediately took a deep breath and put on a loyal expression. "Although my hard work and sweat contributed to my disciple's achievements today, the sect's nurturing is more important."
"Alright, stop flattering me. It's true that the sect's nurturing is useful, but why don't we see every single one of them achieve what you did?" Although Li Xingwen was satisfied with Wang Baole's attitude, he also knew that Wang Baole's achievements today were mainly due to his own luck.
"Baole, even if you didn't come back this time, I would have asked you to. There are some things … that you have the right to choose given your current cultivation level," Li Xingwen said slowly as he looked at Wang Baole. There was a meaningful look in his eyes.
When he saw the Grand Supreme Elder's expression, Wang Baole's eyes narrowed slightly, but he didn't say anything.
"Back then, the Federation's Hundred Seedlings Initiative was of utmost importance. Originally, no one was allowed to withdraw from it. However, not only Duan Muque, but even I didn't expect that you would be able to achieve a breakthrough in your cultivation level and enter the Core Formation realm before the initiative was launched."
Li Xingwen paused and waited for Wang Baole's reply. "With this, you have the right to choose whether to continue participating in the Federation's Hundred Seedlings Initiative … or withdraw?"
Wang Baole's brows slowly furrowed. The Grand Elder's words came out of nowhere, causing him to be unable to obtain the complete information. It was very difficult for him to give an answer, and it was clear that this situation was deliberately created by the Grand Elder.
"Another test?" Wang Baole sighed inwardly. He rubbed his forehead and started to analyze the situation. The first thing he thought of was the introduction of the Hundred Seedlings Initiative.
From what he knew, the Federation's Hundred Seedlings Plan was a branch and supplement of the Sword Treading Plan. Everything was in preparation for the Federation to truly land on the ancient greenish-bronze sword.
As such, the meaning behind Li Xingwen's words was self-evident …
"Since the Federation's Hundred Seedlings Initiative is related to landing on the ancient greenish-bronze sword, does that mean that if I choose to withdraw, it means that I have given up on landing on the ancient greenish-bronze sword?" Wang Baole was deep in thought. He could imagine that the Sword Treading Plan definitely contained a certain amount of risk, which led to the Grand Elder's question.
As Wang Baole pondered, Li Xingwen waited patiently. When he saw Wang Baole's expression reveal a hint of realization, he smiled faintly.
"Have you thought it through?"
"How dangerous is it?" Wang Baole didn't answer the question. When he looked at the Grand Elder, there was a strange look in his eyes.
His answer and the glint in his eyes made Li Xingwen's expression of admiration appear once again. He liked talking to smart people, and he also liked such direct juniors. Hence, he spoke slowly.
"Are you afraid of death?"
"What are the benefits?"
Hearing Wang Baole's words, the admiration in Li Xingwen's eyes was extremely intense. He laughed loudly and raised his right hand to point at Wang Baole a few times. Then, he waved his sleeve.
"The benefits are too great. Your Cultivation will advance by leaps and bounds. Your fortunes will be unimaginable. You will be exposed to Cultivation civilizations different from those of the Federation. You will be able to … pursue the origin of the Cultivation civilization of the Federation. Also, once you make contributions, your noble title will be raised, and it is not impossible for you to become the future president of the Federation!" Originally, Li Xingwen didn't mention the last few words. However, he noticed that Wang Baole's expression didn't change much, so he added the last few words about the Federation president.
As he expected, after he said the last few words, Wang Baole's expression began to change. Intense brilliance beamed out of his eyes.
"Everything that I have is given to me by the sect. As long as the sect requires it, I will do whatever it takes!" Wang Baole slapped his chest and said loudly. He looked as if he had no selfish motives and was doing everything for the sake of the sect.
Li Xingwen was amused to see that Wang Baole still did not forget to express his opinion even at such a moment.
"Alright. You may continue to participate in the Hundred Seedlings Plan of the Federation. I believe that you will know the real cause and effect of the plan very soon. I won't say much about it here.
"As for Zhou Xiaoya … there is no need for you to vent your anger on the Grand Elder of the Dao of Alchemy. In truth, Zhou Xiaoya's skill in the art of alchemy is only average. However, due to the fact that her soul is somewhat unique, she is able to produce extraordinary results when it comes to the Enlightenment Pills that are unique to my faction."
"Therefore, I have imparted to her a set of cultivation techniques. This technique emphasizes comprehension, which is why she needs to be in seclusion for a long period of time. Once she has comprehended enough, I will take her in as my disciple!" Li Xingwen explained about Zhou Xiaoya. However, it would have been better if he had not explained. Now that he did, Wang Baole gasped.
"Enlightenment?" Without a doubt, Wang Baole did not have a good impression of the Dao Enlightenment lineage. Back on the Lower Academy Island, he had thought that the Dao Enlightenment lineage was full of lunatics. Now, according to the Grand Supreme Elder, Little White Rabbit had indirectly become a member of the Dao Enlightenment lineage.
"Why? Are you not satisfied?" Li Xingwen glared at him.
After sensing Li Xingwen's frightening cultivation, Wang Baole sighed and replied bitterly.
"A good girl in the prime of her youth has gone astray, wasting her time in seclusion in a secret room. Even if she has successfully comprehended the Dao, like Li Wuchen, isn't she still incomparably weak …"
"Nonsense. My Dao Enlightenment lineage is invincible. Just you wait and see. Once Zhou Xiaoya succeeds in comprehending the Dao, crushing you will be a piece of cake!" Li Xingwen snorted. Although he felt that this was not very likely, seeing Wang Baole's attitude towards the Dao Enlightenment lineage, he had to support the Dao Enlightenment lineage.
"As long as you are happy … But one can't always be in seclusion. You have to strike a balance between work and rest …" Wang Baole sighed and looked at the Grand Supreme Elder.
"Alright, I will arrange for Zhou Xiaoya to take a few days off." Li Xingwen coughed. He also felt that doing so might be too cruel. After all, a young girl in her prime was in seclusion every day … So he waved his hand and agreed. With that, Li Xingwen prepared to end the conversation and was about to leave.
"Don't, Grandpa Grand Supreme Elder. I still have something. That … I have already formed my Core, but I still don't have any cultivation techniques. Grandpa Grand Supreme Elder, do you have any earth-shattering cultivation techniques? Give me one," Wang Baole said hurriedly, his eyes filled with anticipation.
"I have already asked someone to prepare all the Core Formation cultivation techniques in Ethereal Dao College for you. Go and find Little Zhao. He will explain them to you in detail. Also, stay in the Dao College for the time being. Don't go back to Mars yet. At most half a month … I will give all the disciples of the sect a chance encounter!" With that, Li Xingwen smiled proudly. With a step, he left the main hall and stepped into the void.
Wang Baole blinked. He could vaguely guess the chance encounter that the Grand Supreme Elder was talking about. His heart was filled with anticipation and excitement. At the same time, he thought about the Little Zhao that the Grand Supreme Elder had mentioned. However, after thinking for a long time, he could not remember who this Little Zhao was.
Thus, out of curiosity, Wang Baole took out his voice transmission ring and sent a voice transmission to the Ethereal Dao College Sect Leader.
"Sect Leader, the Grand Supreme Elder asked me to find Little Zhao to get the cultivation techniques. Who is Little Zhao? I thought for a long time, but I can't remember. "
There was silence in the voice transmission ring. After a while, the Ethereal Dao College Sect Leader's faint voice sounded.
"My surname is Zhao!"
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