Martial Artist: Stronger by Coasting Along-Chapter 231 - 49: Spiritual Power

It was originally thought that Zhang Lingfeng was young and arrogant, unaware of Huo Guoqiong’s power, but unexpectedly, something similar almost happened to him.

If Zhang Lingfeng had rejected him in front of Xuanjing Bureau, Martial Hall instructors, and others, Ao Dagang would have been utterly embarrassed.

One must know that he is the strongest in South City and within the top ten in Jiangbei Province, having cultivated a spiritual power capable of making a seventh-level Telekinesis Master a partner.

Although Zhang Lingfeng is outstanding, having him as a disciple would be beneficial for him.

Yet this guy is so ungrateful that he dared to reject him outright. Fortunately, his quick reaction prevented him from becoming a laughing stock.

"You still haven’t answered my question?"

Zhang Lingfeng looked puzzled.

"Spiritual perception, as soon as you were about to speak, I knew what you wanted to say. It’s that simple."

Ao Dagang said.

"As expected, Teacher Yan just reminded me, saying that your spiritual power is very strong and that I should speak cautiously and not act recklessly."

Zhang Lingfeng exclaimed in shock.

"The Sea of Consciousness is one of the weakest yet strongest parts of the human body, and the spirit is the same. Don’t think that becoming a Mental Telekinesis Master means you can ignore others, you little brat, you even dare to reject me!"

Ao Dagang was furious. After all, he is the strongest in South City and within the top ten in Jiangbei Province. Taking Zhang Lingfeng as a disciple was a hope that someone could protect South City and prevent it from becoming a battlefield, otherwise, he wouldn’t have the leisure to bother.

"Uh... sorry."

Zhang Lingfeng lowered his head.

"Alright, I won’t easily take you as a disciple again. However successful you become is your own concern."

Ao Dagang sighed.

He couldn’t do anything to Zhang Lingfeng for refusing to become his disciple.

"Actually, I’m not as you imagine. If you don’t believe it, you can try again."

Zhang Lingfeng attempted.

He tried not to look Ao Dagang in the eyes, fearing that Ao Dagang’s spiritual perception might sense something strange.

"Do you really think that with your small talent, everyone is clamoring to be your master? Who do you think I, Ao Dagang, am?"

Ao Dagang questioned.

"Master Ao is unparalleled, traversing the world, capable of anything. My admiration for you is like the tumultuous waters of the Yellow River, uncontrollably flooding."

Zhang Lingfeng continued with his head down.

"This kid, could he have realized his mistake."

Hearing this, Ao Dagang rubbed his chin, pondering carefully, especially seeing Zhang Lingfeng with his head down looking obedient, he couldn’t help but think again of taking him as a disciple.

After all, in the senior high grade level, being both a Master of Gun Technique and a Body Tempering Master, also being a Muscle Realm Martial Artist, with a combat power exceeding 300.0, and a Mental Telekinesis Master, such talent, which mentor wouldn’t like?

Having almost been tricked by Zhang Lingfeng, Ao Dagang wouldn’t be easily fooled. Even if he believed Zhang Lingfeng truly wanted to be his disciple, he wouldn’t take him in at this moment.

Only by having Zhang Lingfeng learn a lesson and realizing the difficulty in becoming his disciple, would he genuinely respect him and fulfill his duties as part of the sect.

So Ao Dagang coldly snorted: "Whatever you say now is useless. I called you here not to take you as a disciple; you’re not even worthy of being my student. I just want to tell you that the world is more complex than you imagine, and your level of power still sees a very narrow world range. Even South City, you haven’t figured out yet, let alone stepping out of Jiangbei Province."

"You’re right."

Zhang Lingfeng nodded, still looking obedient.

"Alright, I don’t want to waste time with you. You’ve seen the Wu Family incident; wherever there are people, there’s a Jianghu. Humanity isn’t as united as you think. Once you leave South City, everywhere are your enemies. No one will stand by watching you take their cultivation resources. If you want everything to go smoothly, you have to bring glory to South City."

Ao Dagang reminded.

"Are you saying to represent South City in the provincial exam and bring honor to South City?"

Zhang Lingfeng asked.

"Correct, this year’s provincial exam is quite special. The Seven Great Star Systems Alliance has given a few Divine Vein Liquids to the King of North of the River, of which three portions are to reward the top three winners of the provincial exam.

Divine Vein Liquid is even more powerful than Vein-Opening Liquid, able to awaken bloodline power directly from the human body without any side effects.

This medicinal liquid is extremely rare and expensive, hard to come by. Even the Seven Great Star Systems Alliance cannot ensure how many can be produced each year.

Moreover, the storage time of this medicinal liquid is only three months, so this year’s provincial exam has been moved forward by a few months. I’ve already received news that the provincial exam will be held in a month. By then, you might represent South City in the battle, and whether you can obtain the Divine Vein Liquid depends on your fortune."

Ao Dagang stated meaningfully.

"The provincial exam is moved forward? This... You said I might represent South City in the battle, are there other candidates?"

Zhang Lingfeng was surprised.

"Of course, do you think South City would pin its hopes on one person?"

Ao Dagang scoffed.

"That makes sense."

Zhang Lingfeng felt it was reasonable. It seemed Ao Dagang wasn’t lying to him. He was just curious about who else in all of South City’s senior high martial dao students had the same strength as him unless they were recruited from elsewhere.

Just like Ye Chen, who, in order to stand out in the final exam, successfully apprenticed under Ao Dagang. Liu Qing used her connections to bring him from Jiangnan Province, only to run into himself.

If South City doesn’t have a suitable martial dao student to battle, they could seek external support. Of course, to represent a city in battle, any martial dao student must be outstanding. To persuade them to fight, not only must you gain their consent, but you must also convince the leaders of their home city.