"How is it?"

While Lin Chen was still stunned, Zhong Nan continued to ask.

Lin Chen took a deep breath and said with a bitter smile, "You've already calculated everything, so naturally, I can't refuse."

At this moment, Lin Chen had understood that Zhong Nan came here having anticipated everything.

Therefore, he couldn't refuse at all.

"When can I receive the reward?" Lin Chen asked.

"Don't worry; when the time is right, Zhu Tong will inform you." As Zhong Nan spoke, he waved his hands, and a white dragon soared into the sky, appearing between the two of them.

Lin Chen stared blankly at the Spirit Dragon. Except for the unreliable Unicorn, this was the first time he saw an Immortal Beast.

It was also the first time he saw the Dragon Race.

Zhong Nan quickly formed seals with his hands, and then the Spirit Dragon actually attached itself to him.

Human-Beast Unity!

As the Spirit Dragon completely vanished, Zhong Nan's body suddenly emitted a radiant glow, and Lin Chen could faintly sense the dragon's majesty from him.

Then Zhong Nan gently lifted a finger and placed it on Lin Chen's forehead, and a few seconds later, Lin Chen felt a warm current flowing into his heart.

In an instant, Zhong Nan withdrew his hand, but his complexion changed drastically, and he even started to cough violently.

Lin Chen hurriedly stepped forward to support him, but when he touched Zhong Nan's emaciated body, he couldn't help being shocked.

This National Preceptor was far weaker than he had imagined.

Lin Chen could even guess that Zhong Nan's use of the Dragon Transformation Skill had certainly severely harmed his body.

"Are you alright?"

"It's an old ailment; some rest will cure it." Zhong Nan promptly sat down for meditation, and it took him a good five minutes to recover his complexion.

Then he got up and said, "The transaction is complete; it's time for me to leave."

"National Preceptor, you haven't told me how to use this Dragon Transformation Skill?" Lin Chen asked curiously.

"At the National Master's Institute, many things depend on timing." Zhong Nan simply chuckled, patted Lin Chen's shoulder, and said, "When you truly wish to use it, the true soul of the Spirit Dragon will tell you how to use it."

With that, Zhong Nan left, leaving behind a bewildered Lin Chen.

Outside the door, Zhang Jin approached but did not ask what Zhong Nan had done inside, instead just following him as they left. After a few steps, he suddenly stopped and said, "Teacher, did you use the Dragon Transformation Skill?"

Zhong Nan asked, "Are you planning to report it to Dubhe Pavilion?"

According to the rules, the Dragon Transformation Skill cannot be taught to outsiders, even if temporarily granted.

Once discovered, Dubhe Pavilion has the authority to strip one of the National Preceptor position.

"Teacher, you know that's not my intention." Zhang Jin took a deep breath and glanced back at Lin Chen's residence.

Now, with Zhong Nan's condition irreversible, even being stripped of the National Preceptor title by Dubhe Pavilion wouldn't mean much to him.

But Zhang Jin was curious about why Zhong Nan would use the Dragon Transformation Skill on Lin Chen.

If it were to be used, it should have been on Bai Ling.

....

Zhong Nan's arrival left Lin Chen tossing and turning at night.

Judging by Zhong Nan's physical condition, it should be irreversible.

Whether Zhong Nan could foresee the future was unclear to Lin Chen.

But Zhong Nan likely knew he wouldn't live another lifetime.

If Bai Ling truly became Zhong Nan's disciple, then problems would inevitably arise in the future.

Setting aside Bai Ling's personal safety, Lin Chen's main concern was Cangling Ancient Country.

Since Gu Wei, every time a National Preceptor passed away or stepped down, it would cause national turmoil.

Being a National Preceptor wasn't just about having a high status; skills like Qi Observation Skill and Dragon Transformation Skill were what people truly desired.

One could say that once a National Preceptor acquires such abilities, their power becomes terrifying.

"Never mind, it has nothing to do with me."

Finally, Lin Chen abandoned his idle thoughts and slept deeply, hugging Xiaobai and the others.

When he woke up the next day, as he recalled yesterday's events, Lin Chen still felt like he was dreaming.

However, if he could really obtain 11 drops of Phoenix Essence Blood, Lin Chen would indeed be tempted.

Lee Zhen's severed arm had always been on his mind; no matter how expensive the Phoenix Essence Blood was, in Lin Chen's view, it couldn't compare to Lee Zhen's previous help.

One must not forget one's roots; this is Lin Chen's principle.

"Moo!"

As Lin Chen was deep in thought, Xiaobai beside him let out a moo, and Lin Chen snapped out of it, surprised and delighted to see Xiaobai.

"You... you broke through?"

Upon closer inspection, Xiaobai had indeed broken through to Level 32.

Just when Lin Chen reached out to touch Xiaobai, Little Fox also let out a soft cry.

Lin Chen turned to look and found that Little Fox had also broken through, reaching Level 26.

Lin Chen couldn't help but be overjoyed.

This time, there were dual breakthroughs.

"Woo~~"

Big White Bear also let out a cry, and Lin Chen turned for the third time, thinking Big White Bear couldn't have broken through too, right?

Unexpectedly, Big White Bear pointed its claw at him, and Lin Chen then realized that due to the breakthroughs of the two Spirit Beasts, he had also suddenly risen to Level 17.

No wonder Big White Bear was so happy.

In this case, just three more levels, and Big White Bear could form a contract with him.

This time was indeed a triple breakthrough.

There's not much to see about Little Fox, just the increase in level and Beast Power.

But Xiaobai's is quite crucial.

In this competition, even if Xiaobai could master the Tier Four Barbaric Bloodline, Lin Chen still felt uneasy.

But if Xiaobai mastered the fifth skill, then Lin Chen would feel much more assured.

With Xiaobai's ability, the quality gap is not a problem, nor is the level gap.

But the number of skills is indeed an issue.

Currently, Xiaobai's skills are too singular, so Lin Chen also hopes Xiaobai can have one more active skill.

Looking into Xiaobai's eyes, it's clear it is telling Lin Chen:

Come touch it; it has awakened its fifth skill.

Lin Chen took a deep breath, forcefully held back his hands, while Little Fox cooperatively brought over Niu Niu's notebook.

Only then did Lin Chen extend his hand, and Xiaobai leaned its head over.

Lin Chen was tense inside, and Xiaobai felt the same.

Back when the Barbaric Bloodline was awakened, it was almost deemed a useless skill, and Xiaobai suffered greatly because of it.

With increasingly powerful opponents, Xiaobai also understood the importance of skills.

Even falling a skill behind could seriously affect its strength.

With one hand stroking the ox head, Xiaobai's information gradually surfaced.

[Kui Spirit Beast]

[Level: 32]

[Skill 1: Iron Horn Impact (Divine Enlightenment)]

[Skill 2: Soul-Calming Hoof (Divine Enlightenment)]

[Skill 3: Barbaric Bloodline (Perfection)]

[Skill 4: Eternal Damnation Demon Horn (Mastery)]

Below this, there was indeed another line of text.

Lin Chen was so nervous that his palms were sweating, thinking this skill wouldn't just be another buff, right?

As his gaze shifted, Lin Chen finally saw the words clearly, and with puzzled curiosity, he softly read its name:

"Demon Bull Appearance?!"

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