Chapter 1443: The First to Eat the Crab

Chapter 1443: Chapter 1443: The First to Eat the Crab

The banquet lasted for a long time, and after everyone was full and satisfied, the groom, completely drunk, was sent to the bridal chamber. Needless to say, he would not be able to perform tonight.

After the banquet, the Wang Family arranged some programs. You could choose to watch or simply leave.

The leader had left early before the banquet had ended as he was busy and was only here for a toast at the wedding banquet.

Bai Shishi, Mei Ruyan, and Liou Qingcheng’s family did not leave, because they all had one identity — businessmen.

Those who could attend the Wang Family’s wedding were people of considerable wealth, conducting business both at and beyond the table.

Apart from the program, the Wang Family also prepared several private rooms, providing tea, red wine, and cigars, so people from different circles could gather, enjoy drinks, and discuss more private topics.

Liou Zhengming and Bai Shishi had their circles. Lin Tian had his own, such as sitting with the direct descendants of various ancient martial arts clans, chatting idly about everything and anything.

These direct descendants were not just martial arts fanatics but started at a high social point. They were knowledgeable and well-versed in almost any topic, leaving no blind spots in their knowledge.

The most conversational among them was Xv Jiazhi, sitting beside Lin Tian. This guy loved mingling across various social circles, and once he started talking, conversations followed his lead.

They started with medicine, a topic Lin Tian could join. Later, they discussed finance, energy, and aerospace, and to Lin Tian’s surprise, some wanted to migrate to space.

Suddenly, someone said, "Yesterday, Mr. Lin gave everyone the cultivation method for the second stage of Spiritual Qi. Has anyone started?"

With this topic, the room fell silent. Everyone glanced at each other, trying to read the answers from their faces or eyes.

Lin Tian noticed it too. His words yesterday had scared them, and none dared to start.

"This second stage also requires medicinal baths, and the materials aren’t prepared yet, so how can we start?" said a girl from the Tan Family.

"Although there are a few rare herbs, surely it’s quite easy for your Tan Family to gather them?"

"It still takes time, does it not?"

Just then, Xv Jiazhi said loudly, "Haha, to be honest, I have started cultivating."

Xv Jiazhi was Lin Tian’s disciple, which was already known yesterday, attracting a lot of envious looks. Now that he was into the second stage of Spiritual Qi cultivation, all eyes turned towards him.

Lin Tian had said yesterday that the first stage of Spiritual Qi cultivation had been shortened by four months, and he didn’t know what the second stage would bring.

Yet, his disciple had already started, like taking a safety pill for everyone. The resistance in their hearts eased, but they were all eager to hear what Xv Jiazhi had to say.

After all, he was the first to eat the crab!

Lin Tian curiously glanced at Xv Jiazhi, full of surprise.

Xv Jiazhi previously said he found a flaw in the Spiritual Qi cultivation method and dared not practice. Later, with Lin Tian’s help, he began, and the process took just a week.

A week, skipping straight from the first to the second stage, left Lin Tian unprepared, especially since Xv Jiazhi hadn’t mentioned it. Wasn’t he afraid of going astray again?

Under expectant eyes, Xv Jiazhi smiled and said, "To be honest, I only cultivated the first stage for a week. I started the second stage yesterday, and it went very smoothly with great results. I feel the Golden Core will be achieved shortly!"

Immediately, there was an uproar.

"A week? It’s just the beginning, right? As I recall, medicinal baths take half a month, so how could it be a week?"

"Mr. Xv, can you explain in detail?"

"It must be Mr. Lin supporting him behind the scenes, right? It’s great having a good mentor."

Lin Tian shook his head lightly, "Besides imparting the cultivation method, I didn’t give him any help. I’m hearing this for the first time too."

Xv Jiazhi smiled, "There’s not much to say. I only had medicinal baths for three days, but then I felt they were ineffective. I noticed a slight slowdown in the first stage’s progress yesterday, so that’s why I started the second stage."

Yue Rong asked, "Mr. Lin, why is this so?"

Feeling countless eyes on him, Lin Tian said helplessly, "It’s my first time encountering this as well. I think it varies from person to person. Cultivation requires precision and care; Xv Jiazhi might have been lucky, avoiding major issues. But let me warn everyone, if you rush through and make mistakes, do not blame me; it’s not my responsibility."

"Rest assured, Mr. Lin. Everyone has their fate; how could we blame you?"

"That would be best."

The conversation continued, still discussing the second stage of Spiritual Qi cultivation. Seeing Xv Jiazhi unharmed, everyone decided to start soon. The lack of materials was merely an excuse before.

During the heated discussion, Lin Tian gently nudged Xv Jiazhi with his elbow and frowned, "Is there something else you’re hiding from me?"

Xv Jiazhi chuckled, "Hehe, sharp as always, master."

"No flattery, just talk."

Xv Jiazhi said, "After I went astray, all my Inner Strength was burned out. (The medicinal bath you prepared that night didn’t just work wonders on my meridian injuries; it also accelerated my Spiritual Qi cultivation greatly.)"

Lin Tian quickly grasped the key information, "So you had no Inner Strength left at that moment?"

"Indeed."

That made sense then.

Other than Xv Jiazhi, everyone else converted Inner Strength to Spiritual Qi, a complicated process naturally requiring time.

Xv Jiazhi, having no Inner Strength, directly absorbed Spiritual Qi, speeding things up considerably, although he still needed time to regain his former strength.

Just then, someone knocked on the door a few times and then pushed it open.

To everyone’s surprise, in came Wang Manzi, his hands clasped behind his back, saying, "Mr. Lin, please step outside for a moment."

Everyone’s expressions turned peculiar. Wasn’t it known that Lin Tian and the Wang Family were at odds? The Wang Family ancestor’s attitude towards him was already noticeable; now, Wang Manzi personally invited him, stirring even more curiosity.

"Excuse me," Lin Tian said, clasping his hands together in a fist, and exited. He could imagine after he left, these young men and women would dive into discussing him.