Chapter 98: Giving a Lecture

The appearance of a cave heaven in the Hidden Dragon Academy and the fact that three students had stepped into the tenth layer of Qi Refining within it continued to ferment. Lin Jing's Hidden Dragon Secret Technique finally reached small success, completely transforming into a golden Qi luck dragon cub.

However, although the tenth layer of Qi Refining was incredibly rare, it was ultimately not as earth-shattering as the achievements of the Ancient Imperial Princes. Over the past thousand years, many geniuses had achieved it through various opportunities, so it didn't spread throughout the Ancient Kingdom as Lin Jing had imagined.

Most of his fame came from discussions among the families and sect powerhouses behind the candidates, focusing on quality. Among the common people, he was only famous within the Ancient Domain; once outside the Ancient Domain, the spread of his reputation dropped significantly.

Nowadays, every few days, Lin Jing would help Long Li stimulate its potential, allowing its growth speed to be extremely fast. Combined with the Dragon Scale Fire, its combat power was extraordinary. The mixed use of Dragon Scale Fire and Ghost Fire was even more devious, though it was not advisable to use it.

In terms of physical strength, it was even more brutal. In terms of defensive power, it was already like that snowfield body cultivator from before, enough to withstand spirit bean bombs head-on.

As for alchemy, Long Li, having a good fire and a good cauldron, was like an alchemy genius once its fire control attainments improved. It refined Beast Blood Pills; although the success rate was not yet high, it could be considered a second-grade alchemist regardless.

These achievements, placed on a carp spirit widely considered to have no combat power before leaping over the dragon gate, were already quite impressive.

"I, Cao Ziwei, will open a lecture at Tianyi Mountain in three days. The content will be the Art of Treasure Seeking."

"Anyone who has entered the Hidden Dragon Secret Technique may come to listen to the lecture."

In Lin Jing's cave dwelling, Lin Jing had been in seclusion for several days, having just taken care of Long Li. Before he could delve deeper into the Beast Taming Body and Ice Soul Body he had named himself, he heard Mr. Cao Ziwei's voice resounding through the academy.

This was the first time a cultivator had given a lecture since he arrived at the Hidden Dragon Academy. Unfortunately, the content was not the "Wife-Prospering Art" that Mr. Cao was most proficient in, which made many students in the academy feel very regretful.

However, the four words "Art of Treasure Seeking" also held immense charm. At the very least, Lin Jing's heart stirred, and he had already decided to go listen to the lecture in three days.

Tianyi Mountain was quickly covered by a huge light curtain that enveloped the heavens and earth.

Three days later, many academy students came to listen to the lecture. There were Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment cultivators; as for the Golden Core stage, there was not a single one.

One cultivator after another walked into the light curtain and then disappeared, their aura completely gone, as if they had been transported to another space.

After Lin Jing and the Pine-Needle Rat arrived, they also entered the light curtain directly, and then found themselves in a room filled with white light.

There were no facilities in the room, but there was a huge spiritual power vortex in mid-air, reflecting Cao Ziwei's sitting figure.

"A familiar way of teaching." Lin Jing also sat cross-legged on the ground, calming his mind and waiting for the lecture to begin.

"Zhi..." The Pine-Needle Rat slid off his shoulder and lay flat in the independent space, looking at the ceiling, not understanding why Lin Jing had to drag it along.

"One tuition fee, two people listening to the lecture, even more cost-effective."

Lin Jing explained many times. A moment later, Cao Ziwei opened his eyes and said: "The time has come. Today, what I will speak about is the Art of Treasure Seeking."

"The Art of Treasure Seeking and the Art of Qi Gazing have many things in common; both complete spells by resonating with the Qi of heaven and earth."

"In addition, the Art of Treasure Seeking also has many types. What I am about to teach next is not how to find rare spiritual plants or spiritual ores, which are treasures in the traditional sense, but Ancient Treasures!"

"Whether it's the Immortal Palace Era or the Immortal Alliance Era, there have been several wars that swept across the continent, and many ancient treasures are buried in heaven and earth. The Air Domain that everyone is familiar with is the region with the most ancient ruins and ancient secret realms of the Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom, hiding countless ancient treasures and countless ancient opportunities."

"And besides the Air Domain, in fact, no matter which city it is, it has had a glorious past. Perhaps a mortal village right now was once the location of an ancient great power's seclusion cave dwelling."

"The Art of Seeking Ancient Treasures is to teach you how to explore, identify, and excavate these ancient treasures. Alright, before the lecture begins, does anyone have any doubts? You may raise them now."

A voice came from the void: "Mr. Cao, this Treasure Seeking Art is certainly extraordinary. If one finds an ancient great power's magic treasure, one can even change one's fate directly! But isn't what the academy teaches usually the art of governing cities?"

Mr. Cao said: "The powerful ancient magic treasures that can be found through the Treasure Seeking Art have long since been found. How could they leave opportunities for you? The entry to the Treasure Seeking Art requires great talent and great opportunity. After learning it, ordinary people will at most find some ordinary ancient objects with historical value, and the practical value is not great."

"Therefore, when the time comes, you can excavate ancient objects in the cities you govern, establish an Ancient Object Pavilion, and display these ancient objects for people to visit, increasing the historical and cultural heritage of the city you govern. In this way, why is it not a merit in governing the city?"

The students: "..."

Lin Jing: "... History museum, is it."

The academy students knew that what the academy taught was definitely not any serious spells. However, since they had already come, for the sake of their future official careers, they still intended to listen patiently until the end.

For three consecutive days, the students were all listening in a daze. Compared to spells cast using one's own true Qi, this Treasure Seeking Art was too obscure. Besides needing to gather spiritual power in the eyes using special methods, one also needed to perceive heaven and earth and feel the pulse of history in order to see the rising light of ancient treasures amidst the passage of time.

"For the next ten days, you can practice the Art of Treasure Seeking here on your own. Do not be overly demanding. If you are not interested, you can leave now. After practicing for a few days, if you feel you have no talent for the Art of Treasure Seeking, you can also leave on your own."

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"I have placed many ancient objects here. If you can find them using the Art of Treasure Seeking, they will belong to you."

The lecture finished. The students found themselves transported from the small independent space to a huge mountain range. Lin Jing and the Pine-Needle Rat were no exception. This mountain range was even larger than the sect address of the Beast Taming Sect, with hundreds of rolling mountain peaks. It was just unknown how many ancient treasures were hidden.

Lin Jing sat cross-legged on a huge rock, half-closing his eyes to enter stillness, perceiving the so-called pulse of history. After a long time, he perceived absolutely nothing. His eyes were sore, and he hadn't seen a single ray of ancient treasure light.

"It seems I don't have this talent." He sighed. He didn't really want to consume Hidden Dragon Qi luck to learn this Art of Treasure Seeking for which he had no talent.

"What about you? Did you see even a single ray of ancient light?" He asked the Pine-Needle Rat sitting on his shoulder. During this time, he had also let the Pine-Needle Rat listen to the lecture with him. He didn't know how the Pine-Needle Rat's talent was.

"Zhi..." The Pine-Needle Rat was silent throughout. It hadn't dared to speak before, always feeling that it had gone wrong while learning the Art of Treasure Seeking.

"Zhi?" It asked Lin Jing, is it certain that spirit beasts can also learn this Art of Treasure Seeking?

"Mr. Cao said that the practice of the Treasure Seeking Art is not restricted by race. It was not created by the human race." After Lin Jing finished speaking, the Pine-Needle Rat nodded.

It rubbed its eyes. Its eyes were lively, and it was certain that something was very wrong, because before its eyes, the mountains and plains were full of the light of ancient treasures, especially a mountain peak far away. Compared to the faint light in other places, it was as dazzling as the stars, almost blinding its Glazed Immortal Pupils.

"Zhi..." The Pine-Needle Rat claimed that it had seen roughly several hundred rays of light.

Upon hearing this, Lin Jing fell silent directly.

Are you a hoarding rat, or a treasure-seeking rat? What do you mean by several hundred rays of light? ===== CHAPTER 99 =====