Eternal Life: I Have the Favor System-Chapter 37: Selling a Friend

"Report!"

"Reporting to the Village Chief! The Government Mansion Young Master has been handed over to Magistrate Wang. The Government Office’s men have withdrawn!"

Having completed his task, the subordinate returned to report at the first opportunity.

"Pass down my orders. Tell the brothers to heighten their guard in case the Government Office’s men launch a surprise attack."

Big Saber Hong commanded.

"Yes, sir."

The subordinate quickly departed.

Chu Lingguang and Guo Wei both nodded in secret approval. One could never be too careful. The more cautious Big Saber Hong was, the better.

"Hey, kid,"

Big Saber Hong called out.

"What are your orders, Village Chief?"

Chu Lingguang had a feeling Big Saber Hong was calling him.

"The bow you used that day was too weak."

As he spoke, Big Saber Hong took a black Great Bow from the wall behind him, tossed it directly to Chu Lingguang, and said, "This bow is for you. Thank you for not abandoning me that day."

"This..."

Chu Lingguang reached out and caught it. The black Great Bow weighed about ten jin, feeling very light in his hands, but the bowstring was extremely taut. He figured it would take over three hundred jin of strength to draw it fully.

In short, this bow was incredibly valuable.

He didn’t dare accept it outright, so he glanced at Guo Wei.

"What are you waiting for? Thank him."

Guo Wei said with a smile.

"Thank you, Village Chief."

Chu Lingguang said with a bow. It was rare to get such a fine bow, and he was thrilled with it.

"Next time you’re hunting on Cyan Cloud Mountain and you bag some big game, remember to send a leg up to me."

Big Saber Hong reminded him.

"Definitely."

Chu Lingguang nodded emphatically.

"It’s getting late. My disciple and I must be on our way. When you have the chance, come to my Martial Arts Hall, and we’ll drink to our hearts’ content."

Guo Wei said, cupping his fist.

"Alright. Take care, Guo."

Big Saber Hong saw the two off. When he watched Guo Wei and Chu Lingguang take the path left by the Medicine Gatherers on their way back, a realization struck him. As soon as they were off the mountain, he immediately had his men seal the path.

Once off the mountain, Chu Lingguang and his master rode their horses back to the Martial Arts Hall.

Everything had been resolved perfectly. He had helped Big Saber Hong solve his problem, annoyed Tie Zhennan, and even made two County Magistrates, Wang and Li, owe him Favors. Guo Wei was in high spirits.

On the way back, when Hei Hu wasn’t looking, he tossed two Qi Blood Pills to Chu Lingguang.

Chu Lingguang was secretly overjoyed. He carefully put away the two Qi Blood Pills. When he returned to Liu Family Gully, a line of text appeared before him again.

"Assisted Big Saber Hong in slaying the Black Panther King, gaining 113 Favor Points. Assisted Guo Wei in rescuing Young Master Yan, gaining 87 Favor Points. Received thanks from Big Saber Hong and Guo Wei, acquiring one volume of the Turtle Breath Technique."

Chu Lingguang checked his status panel.

Favors: 200

Iron Mountain Fist (59/100)

Heavenward Force (65/100)

Iron Mountain Saber Technique (69/100)

Basic Body Technique (41/100)

Basic Thirteen Spear Techniques (80/150)

Staff Technique (31/100)

Tidal Breathing Technique (26/300)

Basic Archery (37/100)

Riding Skill (1/100)

Turtle Breath Technique (0/500)

(Remaining Lifespan: 71)

For the past month or so, Chu Lingguang had been training diligently. However, during that time, he had focused on his Riding Skill and Archery, so his other Kung Fu skills had barely improved.

’Turtle Breath Technique?’

’It’s actually a method for concealing one’s aura and healing injuries.’

Chu Lingguang was shocked.

He never imagined he would gain so much from following Guo Wei up the mountain to see Big Saber Hong.

First, there was the incredibly valuable black Great Bow, then Guo Wei’s two Qi Blood Pills, and now he had received 200 Favor Points and even a Cultivation Technique that could heal internal injuries and conceal his aura.

’Master said my poor performance in Mounted Archery and with the Lance is because my Riding Skill is too weak. As long as I master my Riding Skill, I can achieve good results.’

’The Jianghu is a dangerous place. By mastering Mounted Skills, I’ll be able to escape quickly if I run into danger.’ 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

’Last time, when the Black Panther King terrified Little Red Horse into collapsing, it wasn’t just because of his timid nature. My Riding Skill was also lacking, so I couldn’t give him strength.’

’As for the Turtle Breath Technique, it can help me hide my true strength and conceal myself from powerful experts if I need to hide from danger. This Kung Fu is of the utmost importance.’

After weighing the pros and cons, Chu Lingguang decided to focus on improving the Turtle Breath Technique first, before his other Kung Fu skills.

The status panel changed again.

Favors: None

Iron Mountain Fist (59/100)

Heavenward Force (65/100)

Iron Mountain Saber Technique (69/100)

Basic Body Technique (81/100)

Basic Thirteen Spear Techniques (80/150)

Staff Technique (31/100)

Tidal Breathing Technique (76/300)

Basic Archery (57/100)

Riding Skill (31/100)

Turtle Breath Technique (60/500)

(Remaining Lifespan: 77)

Chu Lingguang spent all two hundred Favor Points at once: 60 points on the Turtle Breath Technique, 30 on Riding Skill, 20 on Archery, 50 on the Tidal Breathing Technique, and the remaining 40 on the Basic Body Technique.

His first priority was concealing his aura, followed by increasing his Qi Blood Power, then his life-preserving speed, and finally, his Attack Power.

Among the Kung Fu skills he had mastered, Archery was the most difficult to improve. It required non-stop daily practice to develop quick hands, a sharp eye, and lasting strength.

Its progress was even slower than the Basic Thirteen Spear Techniques.

Furthermore, Big Saber Hong had just given him an incredibly valuable black Great Bow, so improving his Archery was the perfect choice. Firing arrows from a distance in a dangerous situation, without needing to engage in close combat, would greatly increase his chances of survival.

Fame and fortune were important, but not nearly as important as his own life.

Therefore, Chu Lingguang was very satisfied with his decision.

’I wonder how much my Qi Blood Power will increase after I refine these two Qi Blood Pills?’

Chu Lingguang took out the two Qi Blood Pills and swallowed one. He immediately sat on his bed and began to circulate the Tidal Breathing Technique, attempting to absorb and refine all of the pill’s medicinal power.

Early the next morning, Chu Lingguang felt refreshed and comfortable.

After taking a Qi Blood Pill last night and circulating his Tidal Breathing Technique for a short while, the medicinal power had been completely absorbed by his flesh and blood. It was countless times easier than the first time he had refined a Qi Blood Pill.

There was none of the flesh-turning-red, body-burning-hot sensation from last time, nor was there the tense feeling of his Qi Blood surging as if it would burst his veins.

It was as if he hadn’t consumed a Qi Blood Pill, but an ordinary piece of fruit.

It wasn’t that the Qi Blood Pill had lost its efficacy.

Rather, his body had grown stronger and could absorb more Qi Blood. Coupled with the significant improvement in his Tidal Breathing Technique, Chu Lingguang could now fully digest the medicinal power of a single Qi Blood Pill in about two hours.

However, he didn’t rush to take the remaining Qi Blood Pill. He decided to save it for when he urgently needed to replenish his Qi Blood.

Chu Lingguang was worried that if he took Qi Blood Pills consecutively, he might become dependent on them.

A short while later, Chu Lingguang arrived at the Martial Arts Hall.

He found a warhorse tied up at the entrance. He recognized the horse; it was Wang Chao’s mount.

He figured Wang Chao had come over early in the morning to thank Guo Wei for his help yesterday, which had prevented a conflict between the County Yamen’s men and Big Saber Hong, while also ensuring the Government Mansion Young Master’s safety.

However, for such a huge Favor, Wang Ren hadn’t come in person. Chu Lingguang felt that was going a bit too far.

Of course, perhaps Wang Ren was still looking after the Government Mansion Young Master and couldn’t get away, so he might have sent Wang Chao to offer thanks first.

With these thoughts in mind, Chu Lingguang entered the main hall.

CRASH!

He heard the sound of a teapot being smashed to pieces.

"Have Wang Ren tell that Young Master Yan that I, Guo Wei, am a man of integrity! I would never betray a friend for personal gain. He wants me to trick Big Saber Hong down the mountain and send him to his death? No way!"

Guo Wei’s furious roar followed.