131: Danhui Gambling

Lu Hao was a bit puzzled. Why did this man keep refusing to let his daughter learn the art of Alchemy?

Normally speaking, wouldn't it be a good thing for a child to have such a keen interest in Alchemy?

Thus, Lu Hao spoke up and asked, "City Lord Yin, I do not know why you are so opposed to her practicing Alchemy?"

Yin Xinghai let out a long sigh and slowly explained the reason. After hearing it, Lu Hao understood.

It turned out that Yin Xiaotong possessed an Immortal Spirit Physique!

This type of Physique was the strongest cultivation Physique beneath the Innate Dao Physique. Of course, Lu Hao's Grandmist Array Dao Physique was already outside the scope of what they could know.

Therefore, with Yin Xiaotong's talent for cultivation and the massive amount of resources provided by the City Lord's Mansion, she was already at the Late Stage of Core Formation.

She was even more powerful than Dugu Litian, who was of the same age and possessed an Innate Sword Spirit Physique!

Thus, everyone was full of expectations for her, believing that she would surely surpass her father in the future and become the strongest person in the history of Guangdong City!

However, Yin Xiaotong had no interest in cultivation and was instead crazily obsessed with Alchemy!

She had said countless times when she was young that she wanted to become a Grandmaster of Alchemy when she grew up!

But Yin Xinghai certainly would not allow it. How could he watch his daughter ignore her Immortal Spirit Physique and choose to become an Alchemist instead?

Moreover, he had once consulted a high-level Alchemist, who said that while Yin Xiaotong had some talent in Alchemy, it was far inferior to her talent for cultivation.

Therefore, Yin Xinghai issued an order throughout the city prohibiting any Alchemist from teaching Yin Xiaotong anything related to Alchemy.

He wanted to use this to stop his daughter from learning Alchemy, but he underestimated Yin Xiaotong's determination to learn it.

Yin Xiaotong tried time and time again, and in the end, she managed to encounter Lu Hao.

And this Lu Hao was so good; as soon as she started, he had her studying crazily...

Lu Hao understood the reason for the situation and nodded slowly, but he did not agree with Yin Xinghai's approach.

Thus, Lu Hao spoke up, "City Lord Yin, I think your approach is inappropriate. If a Cultivator cannot even choose what Dao they practice, how can they achieve any Major Achievement?"

"Restricting her choices like this is no different from breaking your daughter's wings with your own hands. I don't think this is a good thing for your daughter at all."

Yin Xinghai also sighed and said, "How could I not know this? But as her father, I truly cannot bear to watch her waste her talent for cultivation. I cannot do it..."

Lu Hao said, "City Lord Yin, I actually think that Xiao Tong's talent for Alchemy will not be weaker than her talent for cultivation, and might even be higher!"

As soon as Lu Hao said this, Yin Xinghai's heart trembled, and he felt extremely shocked. He asked in confusion, "Fellow Daoist Lu, you cannot speak nonsense. How could I not know whether she has talent or not?"

Lu Hao retorted directly, "City Lord Yin, how could I not know whether she has talent or not?"

Lu Hao had observed the level of focus and speed Yin Xiaotong displayed when researching herbs.

Her speed was actually not slow at all, but what surprised Lu Hao the most was her level of focus.

When Yin Xiaotong was researching Alchemy, her heart was incredibly focused, almost as if she were about to enter a state of enlightenment.

How could one call that not having talent?

You cannot just judge whether a person has talent based on their Physique...

Often, Heart-Nature is even more important!

Furthermore, do not forget that once bound by the System, Lu Hao could directly accelerate her cultivation speed by ten thousand times!

In that case, even a pig could become a Genius!

Yin Xinghai was rendered speechless by Lu Hao's words, so he asked directly, "Fellow Daoist Lu, I do not know what your cultivation level is, or what grade of Alchemist you are?"

He still did not believe that Lu Hao, being so young, could be that impressive.

His previous courteous treatment of him was only because he saw that he was truly doing what was best for Yin Xiaotong.

However, having a young person constantly question his judgment made him feel very speechless.

Upon hearing this, Lu Hao did not get angry and said calmly, "I suppose City Lord Yin cannot tell what my cultivation level is, right? But I am very clear about your cultivation level, right? Mahayana Perfection."

Yin Xinghai's expression changed drastically!

This young man actually knew his true cultivation level?

One had to know that he had always claimed to the outside world that he was at the Middle Stage of the Mahayana Realm!

Most importantly, he truly could not see through the cultivation level of the young man in front of him at all!

Yin Xinghai's Aura weakened instantly, and he was somewhat at a loss as to how to continue the conversation with Lu Hao.

Seeing Yin Xinghai's state, Lu Hao continued, "City Lord Yin, why don't we make a bet?"

"Bet on what?"

"Isn't the Alchemy Conference going to be held in three years? I will take Xiao Tong to participate then. If she can reach the goal you set, you must not hinder her from learning Alchemy in the future. How about it?"

Yin Xinghai was silent. His mind was racing, and he fell into deep conflict.

"City Lord Yin, being hesitant won't do. A three-year agreement won't delay things for too long."

Hearing this, Yin bit his teeth and said, "Fine! It is a deal. As long as Xiao Tong can place in the top one hundred at the Alchemy Conference, I will agree to let her focus on practicing Alchemy!"

"Hehe, it is a deal!"

"It is a deal!"

...

Yin Xinghai left by himself, without taking Yin Xiaotong back.

Seeing that her father had left without taking her, Yin Xiaotong felt very curious and quickly walked into Lu Hao's room, "Master, my father, he..."

Lu Hao smiled and said, "It is fine. I made a bet with your father. As long as you can secure a spot in the top one hundred at the Alchemy Conference in three years, he will no longer stop you from practicing Alchemy."

Upon hearing this news, Yin Xiaotong jumped up in excitement! "Really!! Ah!! Master, you are the best!!"

She said this and hopped over, about to hug Lu Hao. Seeing this, Lu Hao quickly dodged. How could this be appropriate?!

After realizing what happened, Yin Xiaotong also noticed that her behavior was inappropriate and quickly ran to her room with a flushed face.

"Master, I am going to study herbs. Do not disturb me if it is not important. I will definitely be able to get into the top one hundred!!"

"Hehe, Master believes you can do it. Keep it up!"

Afterward, Lu Hao once again had Shi Yi go into the city to purchase items.

Shi Yi acknowledged the request and left.

Lu Hao was now all alone. Xiaolong and Stubborn Ox had gone out to play and were completely wild, and they had not returned yet.

After all, the area of Guangdong City was very large, and given their playful nature, they must have encountered some fun place again.

However, ever since Lu Hao had personally witnessed the strength Lu Xiaolong displayed when he single-handedly killed the Kunpeng last time, he was incomparably at ease regarding Lu Xiaolong's safety.

Lu Hao walked out the door. Having nothing to do, he decided to stroll around the village.

Although it was still early in the morning, the village was already bustling with noise, and people in every household were busy.

Lu Hao walked along the small village path. As he passed by, many people in the village saw Lu Hao's figure and greeted him one after another.

Lu Hao also responded calmly with a smile.

"Oh, Aunt Yang, what a coincidence, I've met you again."