A Gift

"I'm sorry about that incident beside the Jade Lake, Grandfather it was Xiao Xun's idea" hurriedly replied Duan Ling Long.

"Kid, I have no problem with you messing around but don't make the Princess one of your victims and anyway, I did not bring you here for this small matter but what I want to tell you today is something very important," Duan Zhen said.

Then, he moved towards the portrait and pressed his two thumbs at its opposite edges then moved two steps back. A few seconds later, the portrait moved like a door. Duan Ling Long saw a secret compartment behind the portrait which contained only a silk small pouch.

Duan Zhen moved his hand and took out that pouch, unchaining its mouth then taking a ring out from it. He said," This is what I wish to gift you today, a spatial ring."

"But I can't even cultivate so, I won't be able to use it for the next few years," said Duan Ling Long

"I know, but what I want you to do is start cultivating from tomorrow," replied Duan Zhen.

"From tomorrow!?" shouted Duan Ling Long.

"Yes, from tomorrow and this spatial ring contains some precious resources, many from my personnel loots... ahem...I meant my personnel collection," said Duan Zhen putting the spatial ring on Duan Ling Long's index finger.

"But Grandfather, a few minutes earlier didn't you say that I will only be able to cultivate after I turn six?" Duan Ling Long asked as he caressed the ring.

"Yes, I did say that, but to other elders not you. I want you to embark on the path of cultivation and have a head start" replied Duan Zhen " but if you wish to wait for three years..."

"No-No! I want to cultivate but father once said starting so early can be detrimental for the future."

"Ha-Ha! Yes, he said the truth but sometimes not everything is true. What I want for you is to enjoy and have fun" Duan Zhen said.

"Alright then, Grandfather I will do as you say but what if others found out? Don't you want to hide my cultivation?" Asked Duan Ling Long.

"Of course, I also have thought about this thing here take out the thing inside this pouch and wear it on your ear," answered Duan Zhen as he gave the pouch which was to Duan Ling Long.

Duan Ling Long took the pouch and put his left hand inside the pouch later revealing a simple black earring. It looked very ordinary. As he was wearing the black earring Duan Zhen said, " This earring originally belonged to my Father-in-law, he was a traveler and gifted me this pair. One for me and another for your Grandmother. Don't be fooled by its ordinary look, in fact, it is Grade Five Inscription ornament and used for hiding Origin energy marks from cultivators with higher cultivation from you. And here, take this basic cultivation manual, The Origin Gathering Manual and start practicing from tomorrow."

He gave a booklet to Duan Ling Long from his spatial ring.

"But Grandfather, why are we hiding the fact that I will be cultivating from others?"

"So many questions!! Just do as I told you brat. Now go and look after your brother and see if his condition has shown any improvement?"

"Yes, Grandfather then I will take my leave" Duan Ling Long bowed a little and left the room.

Duan Zhen sighed after his Grandson left because he felt sad when he thought about the condition of his second grandson, Duan Ling Tian who had always been very sick and rarely went out. Sometimes Duan Zhen even cursed the heavens because while his eldest grandson was always creating trouble in the whole Capital, his second grandson had not even seen the main entrance of his clan. They have tried many pills and remedies, even many alchemists have visited the clan but as soon as there was any improvement in Duan Ling Tian's health, it would deteriorate drastically even putting his life in danger.

Duan Ling Long walked towards his courtyard while thinking about his 'brother' Duan Ling Tian who had always been so sick and had very weak health. While everyone was thinking it was an illness, he knew about the real cause, but he also knew no one will believe anything he said. Even if, anyone did believe what's the use of that. They can't cure Daun Ling Tian because the main cause of all was the Rebirth Martial Emporer whose soul attacked his brother's as soon as he was born. Rebirth Martial Emporer was at the pinnacle of the continent and was publicly acknowledged no. 1 expert in the whole continent so his soul strength will also be very high and almost no one in this part of the continent can extinguish him. This may have also been one of the reasons why Rebirth Martial Emporer chose to attack here.

Just as he was about to enter his courtyard, someone shouted, "Brother Long!"

那是堪萨斯第二次发现类似的事情,之前还有一回.