The Crazy Son-In-Law

Due to the recent conclusion of the Stone Gambling Conference, more people were gradually making their way here. Of course, most of these people were not here to compete but just to join the excitement. Although many people disliked Gu techniques, this place was close to Meadowfolk, and many residents were Meadowfolk themselves, so naturally, some would support it.

After waiting in line for a few minutes, Xiao Shun received the registration materials. He quickly filled out the information for himself and Song Ling’er and handed the forms to the staff nearby. The staff member reminded Xiao Shun about some rules of the Gu Techniques Conference, such as not using excessive force and avoiding fatal injuries. Xiao Shun nodded in agreement. Since the event was officially supported, it was bound to be well-regulated-no one would dare to break the rules.

“Master!” Song Ling’er approached Xiao Shun with several boxes in her hands. She opened one box proudly and said, “Look, these are the jade materials that will help us secure a good ranking. Several pieces are even bloodstones! Some people tried to buy them from me at a high price, but I refused.”

Xiao Shun smiled faintly. “It seems our luck is good today.” Rather than luck, it was more about his keen eye. In the realm of stone gambling, he was almost like a cheat code.

“Master, your smile looks so fake. It’s like you already knew what was inside those stones,” Song Ling’er said suspiciously.

Xiao Shun’s lips curled slightly as he replied mysteriously, “Once your cultivation improves, you’ll be like me.”

“Just as I thought!” Song Ling’er exclaimed, looking Xiao Shun up and down. “You can see through those raw stones.”

During the Stone Gambling Conference, she had found it odd that while others meticulously examined each stone, her master had quickly chosen his competition stones and even recommended three stones for her.

Seeing her bright eyes full of interest, Xiao Shun smiled and said, “Once you break through to ‘Anterior,’ you’ll have this ability too. You’ll be able to glimpse the essence.”

“Really?” Song Ling’er asked excitedly.

“Of course,” Xiao Shun nodded and added, “At that level, unless it’s a special kind of raw stone, you should be able to see its essence.”

Song Ling’er frowned slightly and then pondered aloud, “Special raw stones… Do you mean Spirit Stones?”

Her ability to infer was impressive; no wonder her cultivation had progressed so rapidly! Xiao Shun felt a sense of pride and smiled. “You’re right. Unless it’s a Spirit Stone, any raw stone won’t pose a challenge for someone at the Anterior level.”

Spirit Stones were different from ordinary raw stones; they were covered with spiritual energy that only those who had encountered it could detect. Otherwise, they would just seem like ordinary stones.

Song Ling’er then asked Xiao Shun more about the ‘Anterior’ level, becoming increasingly eager to break through. However, Xiao Shun advised her not to rush in her cultivation.

At that moment, Xiao Shun suddenly felt himself being locked onto by a strong presence. He looked up and found the source in the crowd-a woman with healthy tan skin standing about 1. 7 meters tall with an impressive figure.

The woman noticed Xiao Shun’s gaze and her eyes filled with intense fighting spirit. Song Ling’er also noticed her and curiously asked Xiao Shun, “Master, who is that? She looks like she doesn’t like you.”Content protected by Nôv/el(D)rama.Org.

“I don’t know,” Xiao Shun shook his head but continued staring at the woman in the distance. Her fighting spirit was so strong that he could feel it clearly even from dozens of meters away.

Strange, I’ve never met this person before. Why does she have such strong hostility towards me? Xiao Shun pondered in confusion.

“Master, she’s gone now. What are you still looking at?” Song Ling’er’s voice interrupted his thoughts. He realized that the woman who had been staring at him had disappeared into the crowd.

Seeing her master snap out of it, Song Ling’er excitedly said, “It seems this Gu Techniques Conference will be very interesting. First Silvermeadows is eyeing us fiercely; now there’s a mysterious woman too. I can’t wait to get on stage!”

Looking at his disciple who seemed eager for chaos, Xiao Shun could only offer a wry smile. He reminded her not to underestimate those who practiced Gu techniques; earlier opponents like Ruan Jinshui relied on powerful Gu insects but were only second-rate in terms of skill.

Song Ling’er was surprised. “No way! That guy was so strong but still only second-rate?”

Xiao Shun scoffed lightly. “True masters of Gu techniques aren’t afraid of Dan Fire because they can use their skills to resist it.” He paused before adding, “Of course, such masters are rare; generally speaking, Dan Fire can still counter most Gu practitioners.”

Song Ling’er let out a sigh of relief and patted her chest in relief. If most Gu practitioners weren’t afraid of Dan Fire, she would have withdrawn from this year’s conference due to her fear of those colorful insects.

Seeing her relieved expression, Xiao Shun comforted her with a smile. “Don’t worry; with Dan Fire on your side, you should rank in the top ten tonight… As for higher rankings, I can’t say.”

“Only top ten?” Song Ling’er felt dissatisfied as if her master had underestimated her abilities.

Xiao Shun glanced at her playfully. “Be content; we martial artists aren’t the main focus tonight. Most participants will be Gu technique experts from Southeast Asia and Meadowfolk!”

The upcoming event was officially called the ‘Gu Techniques Exchange Conference.’ As its name suggested, Gu techniques were its main theme but martial artists weren’t excluded from participating-otherwise neither Xiao Shun nor his disciple could have registered.