12: Concentrated training

The next morning.

Ling Buyi arrived at Ling Feng's courtyard early.

"Uncle, is there something urgent you need to see me about so early in the morning?"

Ling Feng asked Ling Buyi, who had rushed over.

"Fenger, according to your request, all the Family Disciples with Cultivation talent of Upper Grade and above have been tallied. There are only twelve in total."

"That fast."

Ling Feng looked at Ling Buyi with a surprised expression.

"After you gave the order yesterday, your third uncle and I immediately gathered the clansmen and tested them one by one. We only finished compiling the list late last night."

"Fenger, although your uncle doesn't know what you're trying to do, and you have your own Opportunity, there's not much your uncle and I can do to help you. Whatever you want to do, your uncle will definitely support you. However, Fenger, always remember to think carefully before acting in the future."

Ling Buyi said to Ling Feng with emotion.

"I will, Uncle. Believe me, our Ling Family will definitely get better and better."

Ling Feng then smiled and said to Ling Buyi.

"How about this, Uncle, you go gather everyone on the list at the training ground."

"I'll be there shortly."

"Alright."

Ling Buyi finished speaking and then turned to leave... Training ground.

At the center of the training ground stood two rows of Family Disciples dressed in black martial attire. There were both men and women, and his cousin, Ling Zifan, was among them.

Ling Buyi had other matters to attend to, so he hastily left after telling everyone to wait there, leaving everyone confused.

However, they could only obey the instructions and wait for Ling Feng's arrival.

A moment later.

Ling Feng finally walked into the training ground and, seeing the Family Disciples who had been waiting for a long time, he quickened his pace.

Soon, Ling Feng arrived in front of everyone.

The Family Disciples quickly bowed respectfully to Ling Feng.

"We pay our respects, Family Head."

"Rise."

As soon as everyone stood up, a female Family Disciple named Ling Yue, standing in the second row, was the first to speak.

"Family Head, may I ask why you have gathered us here today?"

Ling Feng glanced at the young girl who spoke, then at the others present, and saw that everyone had a bewildered expression.

Ling Feng couldn't help but smile, then slowly said to everyone.

"Relax, don't be so serious."

"I imagine all of you had your Cultivation talent tested yesterday. Among our Family, your twelve Cultivation talents are considered top-tier. The lowest among you possesses Upper Grade talent. As long as you Cultivate diligently, you are bound to become the Ling Family's top power in the future."

Upon hearing Ling Feng's words, no one spoke up, all silently waiting for Ling Feng's next statement. They knew that the following words would be the crucial part.

Ling Feng looked at everyone's reactions, smiled, and as he spoke to them, he took out two ancient-looking booklets from his embrace.

"The two booklets in my hand, one is a Cultivation Technique, and the other is a Martial Skill."

"This Cultivation Technique is called Profound Spirit Art, and its quality has reached Profound Level Low Grade. As for the other Martial Skill, it's called Limitless Fist, which is a Profound Level Martial Skill. For you all right now, it's more than enough."

"Profound Level Low Grade Cultivation Technique!"

"Even a Profound Level Martial Skill!"

Everyone present, except for his cousin Ling Zifan, exclaimed in surprise.

One must know that although the Ling Family had developed for a long time since its establishment, there was only one Profound Level Low Grade Cultivation Technique and one Profound Level Martial Skill in the Family. Now, Ling Feng had somehow obtained another Profound Level Cultivation Technique and Martial Skill, and he was even directly giving them out for everyone to Cultivate.

Ling Feng looked at everyone's shocked expressions and burst out laughing.

"Look at you all, one by one. It's not like the Family doesn't have Profound Level Cultivation Techniques and Martial Skills. Why do you all look like you've never seen the world when you see a Profound Level Martial Skill and Cultivation Technique now?"

Seeing this, several Family Disciples with thinner skin blushed in embarrassment.

However, they couldn't be blamed. One must know that some precious Yellow Grade Cultivation Techniques in the Family required certain conditions to be met before they could be given for Cultivation, let alone Profound Level ones.

In fact, there was a reason why Ling Feng gave such precious Profound Level Cultivation Techniques to everyone. Summoning those characters was ultimately external power; it was still necessary to nurture the Family Disciples with good Cultivation talent within the Family.

After all, true strength comes from one's own power.

The twelve people in front of him had grown up in the Family since childhood, and their loyalty to the Family was beyond doubt. They were a very good group of key cultivation targets, not to mention Ling Zifan, the Son of Destiny who came with his own old grandfather.

At this moment, everyone finally recovered from their shock and bowed deeply to Ling Feng, saying loudly.

"Thank you, Family Head, for bestowing upon us Cultivation Techniques and Martial Skills. We will certainly Cultivate diligently to repay the Family Head's kindness today."

"You all remember this: I don't need any repayment from you. Cultivate well, and developing and strengthening our Ling Family in the future will be your best repayment."

"Did you remember?"

Seeing this, Ling Feng immediately shouted loudly at the people in front of him.

"Yes, Family Head, we remember."

Seeing this, Ling Feng then took out a Storage Pouch from the System. Inside, Ling Feng had placed 1.2 million Low-Grade Spirit Stones. He then handed it to his cousin, Ling Zifan, and patiently said to everyone.

"I've put 1.2 million Low-Grade Spirit Stones in this Storage Pouch. After you all disperse, go to Ling Zifan to collect them, 100,000 each."

"Zifan, you distribute them to them later."

Ling Feng then specifically instructed Ling Zifan, who was nearby.

"Alright."

"Alright, everyone, you are all the most outstanding Disciples in the Family. The Family values you greatly. I hope you won't disappoint me, and even more, won't disappoint the Family."

After Ling Feng finished speaking, he left directly.

After Ling Feng left, it took a long time for everyone to recover. Ling Yue, speaking incoherently, was the first to say.

"I... I didn't mishear, did I? 100,000 Low-Grade Spirit Stones per person?"

At this moment, Ling Zifan was also stunned. He immediately extended his Divine Sense into the Storage Pouch and saw that it was densely packed with Spirit Stones.

He had no idea where his cousin had gotten so many Spirit Stones.

A moment later, Ling Zifan stopped thinking too much and immediately called everyone to divide the Spirit Stones in the Storage Pouch.

Soon, everyone had finished dividing the Spirit Stones. Even then, everyone would occasionally touch their Storage Pouch containing the Spirit Stones, their faces full of disbelief.

Seeing this, Ling Zifan was the first to speak to everyone.

"Everyone, let's all go back and Cultivate diligently. Don't let down the Family Head's expectations."

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