Chapter 700: Returning Good for Evil

The room was deathly silent.

Everyone exchanged glances, unable to utter a single word.

You said his physical body wasn't strong enough to guide the Dragon Rhinoceros bloodline. Now look—he stood there, letting you hit him, and shattered nearly every bone in your body. What more is there to say?

They all looked at the young man in unison, seeing him lying on the ground, his body twisted irregularly, unable to stand.

“You… are qualified to be Young Master Tao’s teacher…”

The young man’s tears were about to fall.

Since he started training his physical body, when had he ever encountered such a thing?

He struck with all his might, but the other party was completely unharmed, while his own bones were shattered. Such defense—even the elders couldn’t achieve it!

Was he even human?

If he had known your physical defense was this strong, he would never have sought trouble even if beaten to death!

It would have been better to just roll out obediently earlier; at least he wouldn’t have been injured. Now… with his bones shattered like this, what would he do in the future?

“Cultivation is endless. Though we have the Dragon Rhinoceros bloodline, our physical bodies are not invincible. Teacher Zhang has taught you a lesson, letting you know that there are always stronger people beyond you!”

With a sigh, Elder Yuan flicked his finger, and a pill entered the young man’s mouth.

When the young man had challenged Zhang Xuan earlier, he hadn’t stopped him, secretly wanting to test this Teacher Zhang’s physical body. But he never dreamed it would be this strong!

The pill dissolved upon entering his mouth. After a moment, the young man recovered somewhat, struggled to stand, sweat pouring from his head.

“You trained your physical body, but now your bones are shattered. Medicine is hard to cure; you probably won’t be able to train your body again.”

Seeing his state, Elder Yuan sighed.

In physical training, the worst thing is bone damage. Now that nearly all his bones were broken, even with good medicine, it would be impossible to restore them to their original state.

It could be said that this man’s cultivation had been completely wasted by this battle, impossible to recover.

Although the clan had healing holy medicines that could restore one completely, this young man was not a core member, and his bloodline was not pure enough to qualify for them.

“Yes!” The young man’s face was full of sorrow.

His strength had already been looked down upon in the family; losing his cultivation, it was easy to imagine his future would be utterly miserable.

“Alright, a fall into a pit, a gain in your wit. It’s not a total loss for you!”

Elder Yuan said no more, but turned to Zhang Xuan, admiration in his eyes: “Teacher Zhang, so young yet having trained your physical body to perfection, truly admirable! I wonder… are you interested in coming to the Yuan family? With your understanding of the physical body and your age, as long as you keep working hard, becoming a guest elder is only a matter of time!”

“Go to the Yuan family?” Prince Huai’s eyes widened, his breath quickening.

He knew exactly what the Boundless Yuan family represented, even if Teacher Zhang and the others did not.

If he could go there, even as a guest elder, or even just an ordinary disciple, he would not hesitate.

Just as he thought Teacher Zhang would agree directly, he saw him shake his head, a look of disdain on his face: “Not interested!”

Startled, Prince Huai said urgently: “Teacher Zhang, do you know the true meaning of being a guest elder of the Boundless Yuan family?”

“Whatever meaning it has, I’m not interested!” Zhang Xuan waved his hand.

No matter how impressive, it was still just being a servant. He was a man destined to become a Nine-Star Master Teacher; any family or power was but a fleeting cloud.

Besides, being a guest elder for his student would be beneath his dignity!

“What a pity…”

Seeing his unequivocal refusal, Elder Yuan also shook his head and sighed, then looked over again: “Teacher Zhang, our young master…”

The decision on whether Yuan Tao stayed or left had not yet been made by this Teacher Zhang. Even if his strength was profound, he could not go against his own young master.

“Ah!”

Sighing, Zhang Xuan turned to look at the young man not far away: “Yuan Tao, come here.”

“Teacher!”

Startled, Yuan Tao came to his side.

Rubbing the fat boy’s head, Zhang Xuan’s eyes showed a complex expression: “When you return to the family, train hard. Don’t disgrace your teacher’s name!”

“Teacher…”

His eyes reddening, Yuan Tao fell to his knees with a thud: “I won’t leave. I want to follow you…”

Zhang Xuan shook his head: “Since the Yuan family has the complete inheritance of the Dragon Rhinoceros bloodline, you should go with them. That way, you can cultivate faster and make greater progress! Staying with me will only become a shackle for you.”

Yuan Tao stiffened.

“Alright, as my student, there’s no need to be indecisive. When you get to the family, strive to activate your constitution early, and let your teacher see your achievements!” Zhang Xuan waved his hand.

Though reluctant in his heart, what must go must go.

A student is like a little bird. If kept by his side every day, no matter how well trained, it is better to let him spread his wings and soar through the sky.

Because… that is where his world truly belongs!

Only by letting go and allowing him to fly can he go further and further, experience storms, and become a true strong one.

“Yes!” Seeing his teacher’s firm attitude, Yuan Tao gritted his teeth.

“Elder Yuan, this student of mine is a bit mischievous. I’ll trouble you to take good care of him in the future.”

After instructing Yuan Tao, Zhang Xuan looked at Elder Yuan.

“Teacher Zhang, you flatter me…” Elder Yuan’s expression turned solemn as he looked at the young man before him, filled with admiration.

He had seen the bond between Zhang Xuan and Yuan Tao. Yet, knowing his student had a better path, Zhang Xuan sent him away without hesitation. Such magnanimity and insight were beyond what some master teachers could match!

As long as he did not fall, this Teacher Zhang would surely have boundless prospects!

“Yuan Tao is my personal disciple. If I ever learn that he has been wronged or treated unfairly, I will personally come to the Yuan family.”

After finishing his instructions, Zhang Xuan's face darkened.

Although his current strength was lacking, that didn't mean it would always be so. If they dared to mistreat Yuan Tao, he wouldn't mind going to see just what kind of background this Yuan family had.

"Rest assured, with such a complete ancient meridian, the family would treasure him too much to let him suffer any injustice..."

Elder Yuan chuckled.

Such a complete Dragon Rhinoceros Ancient Meridian hadn't been seen in the family for tens of thousands of years. They would treasure him like a gem, not allow him to face unfair treatment.

"That's good then!"

Zhang Xuan nodded, reached out his hand, and grabbed the wine cup from the table not far away. "I toast to you, Elder!"

"This..."

The act of grabbing the cup seemed ordinary, but Elder Yuan's pupils constricted and his whole body trembled.

Zhang Xuan was about one and a half meters from the table, yet he reached out and grabbed it without using any true energy. This meant... his arm had instantly extended by at least half a meter!

Extending his arm without relying on true energy...

"Could it be... that his bones and muscles have been cultivated to the Undying Realm?"

Elder Yuan's body went rigid.

Legend had it that when the physical body was cultivated to a certain level, it became not only extremely hard but also incredibly flexible.

Both bones and muscles could extend beyond normal limits, and even if beaten into a meat patty, they could recover as before!

Thus, this level was also called the Undying Realm.

Though not truly undying, the ability to stretch muscles and transform bones at will was already extremely heaven-defying.

Even in their family, only the legendary ancestor had achieved this!

This young man before him, without using any true energy, had extended his arm by over half a meter—even if he hadn't reached that realm, he was close!

At twenty years old, cultivating the physical body to its limit and reaching the Undying Realm...

How was that possible?

What kind of freak was this young man?

No wonder the youth had lost; even he was far inferior to such a physical body!

Earlier, he had thought the young man's words about finding the Yuan family were a joke, but now he no longer thought so.

Regardless of the young man's cultivation level, with a physical body reaching the Undying Realm, his future achievements would be limitless. Even the Yuan family, a super clan passed down for tens of thousands of years, would likely tremble before him in the future.

Full of shock, when he looked again, he saw the young man had finished the wine in his cup, returned to the secret chamber, and came out again with a calm, unruffled expression.

"Let's go!"

With a call, Zhang Xuan strode out.

"Let's go!"

Zheng Yang and the others glanced at Yuan Tao and followed closely.

Having trained together for so long, they had developed deep bonds, and leaving now filled them with reluctance.

"Master Zhang..."

Seeing Zhang Xuan leave without hesitation, Elder Yuan was about to say something when he saw the young man flick his wrist, and a wine gourd flew over.

He caught it casually, then heard the other's voice.

"Set the broken bones, then take this medicinal wine. Your bones will be fully restored, and your training won't be hindered."

"This..."

Startled, Elder Yuan quickly handed the gourd to the young man beside him.

His bones had already been set with true energy. Knowing this medicinal wine could heal his injuries, he didn't hesitate and drank it down.

Gulp, gulp, gulp!

As the medicinal wine entered his throat, a warm current surged from his lower abdomen. The previously broken bones tingled with numbness. After a few breaths, he could stand without relying on true energy, and his injuries were completely healed, as if he had never been hurt.

"This..."

The young man's pupils constricted, his eyes red with excitement, trembling uncontrollably.

Elder Yuan also stood frozen.

"A... holy medicine for healing?"

Such a level of medicine was precious even in their family. For the other to casually toss it out—this kindness was immense!

"Master Zhang... thank you!"

Knowing its value, the young man could no longer hold back and knelt directly.

He had spoken harshly earlier, yet the other not only held no grudge but bestowed such precious medicine...

Returning good for evil, with a mind as vast as a valley!

This was the true demeanor of a master teacher!

No wonder Young Master Tao was willing to follow him to the death. Such character and bearing commanded admiration.

As he felt gratitude, Yuan Tao beside him clenched his fists, tears streaming freely.

It was his teacher who, despite him being the worst in the academy assessment, accepted him as a student!

It was his teacher who turned him from a brute who knew no techniques into a Mortal Transformation Realm expert!

It was his teacher who exhausted his mind to find herbs to activate his physique!

It was his teacher who stayed up all night to modify his techniques...

Teacher... rest assured, when I return to the family, I will train hard and not let down your expectations!

Yuan Tao made a solemn vow in his heart.