Eternal Life: I Have the Favor System-Chapter 124 - 119: Through the Body (Part 3)

Without him realizing, the stone plinth had shifted over by two bricks.

Both of Chu Lingguang’s arms were again sore and numb, completely drained of strength.

He didn’t know whether to laugh or cry at the sensation—being so immersed in his training that he only noticed how sore and numb his arms were after he snapped out of it.

Guo Wei had once said that while immersive training could rapidly increase one’s Qi Power, it also numbed the senses. Going too far was as bad as not going far enough; it was easy to injure oneself that way.

He moved the stone plinth back into place.

He picked up his Long Spear and returned to his room.

After Chu Lingguang left, Guo Wei stared at the marks on the stone plinth—scratches left behind by the Long Spear’s thrusts and sweeps. He took note of every mistake he saw.

Although Chu Lingguang’s Breathing Technique had reached Perfection and could rapidly restore his Qi Blood, he was still only flesh and blood. After returning to his room and falling asleep, he slept until 3:45 in the afternoon.

Guo Wei had watched him practice his Spear Technique all night, so he specifically instructed Hei Hu and the others not to disturb Chu Lingguang’s rest.

By the time Chu Lingguang woke up,

Leader Ma had already left with Da Wang, Xiao Wang, Da Wu, and Xiao Wu. The five of them, master and disciples, planned to take an escort job heading back toward Baiyang County to earn some money for the road.

Wang Chao, meanwhile, had taken Hei Hu to wander around the South City Market.

With both of his junior brothers having passed the examinations, Wang Chao, as their senior, wanted to buy them each a gift. Unsure of their tastes, he brought Hei Hu along to the market to help him pick something out.

"Master, you were looking for me."

After waking up, Chu Lingguang devoured a large pot of pork rib congee, a whole rack of ribs, and over a dozen eggs. Only then did his stomach finally feel full to bursting.

Learning that Guo Wei was waiting for him, he went to Master Yan’s study.

Guo Wei and Master Yan were both inside.

"This morning, Lord Feng had the academy’s invitation delivered. I promised him that you would go with him to the academy tomorrow to register. The Court has set a one-month deadline, so you must cherish this opportunity."

Guo Wei smiled, handing Chu Lingguang a specially made invitation letter.

Chu Lingguang already knew about this. The top three candidates from each region in the Daoist Examination were always given the chance to train at the Governor’s Mansion Academy for one month. There, a powerful Grandmaster from the Court would personally instruct them in Breathing Techniques and help each candidate identify flaws in their training.

You could say that this month of training at the academy was a special benefit granted by the Court to the top three candidates. It was a priceless opportunity.

"Master, aren’t you coming with me?"

Chu Lingguang asked.

The Governor’s Mansion was a long journey away, and it would be best if Guo Wei could accompany him.

"I’ll bring Hei Hu to the Governor’s Mansion to pick you up in a month,"

Guo Wei said with a smile.

"Lin Guang, this is some travel money I’ve prepared for you,"

Master Yan said, placing a bag of silver taels and five hundred taels in silver notes into Chu Lingguang’s hands.

"This..."

Chu Lingguang’s eyes widened. If the twenty or thirty taels of silver from their first meeting had seemed like a fortune, then the amount Master Yan was giving him now was simply astronomical.

"There are many expenses at the academy, and I don’t have that much silver to give you," Guo Wei said. "Take it. You can find a way to repay your uncle in the future."

Guo Wei knew that Chu Lingguang wouldn’t dare accept the money unless he gave his permission.

"Thank you, Master Yan."

Chu Lingguang was overcome with gratitude.

"Catch."

Guo Wei then tossed a fully assembled Long Spear to Chu Lingguang.

The Long Spear landed in his hands.

The spear felt incredibly light in his hands, as if he were holding nothing at all.

At the same time, a line of text appeared before his eyes.

"By repaying the kindness of Guo Wei and helping to build his renown, you have acquired 1,763 Favor Points."

The Favor Points value, which had been absent for so long, finally reappeared—and this time, it was an explosive number.

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