Chapter 166: Chapter 166 - Foundation Established
I was completely unaware of this, only feeling an intense burning sensation throughout my body, as if I was going to explode. Even my forehead was covered in layers of sweat!
"Buzz!"
An hour later, the golden light around me began to converge with me as the center!
All the light gathered directly onto my body, finally merging with my skin.
I abruptly opened my eyes!
I looked down at my skin and, for some reason, it seemed as if my pores had gotten smaller.
Moreover... there was an elusive dark gold color on my body.
"What’s going on?" My brow furrowed.
The Foundation Establishment Stage was the foundation of cultivation, and the true beginning of stepping onto the path of cultivation.
It was said that everyone’s potential would begin to show in the Foundation Establishment Stage.
At this moment, I had a strong feeling that my flesh and body had become countless times stronger!
Especially when I saw the elusive dark golden color, this feeling became even stronger.
I stood up and grabbed a fruit knife nearby, fiercely stabbing it toward my own arm!
"Clang!"
A sound like steel striking steel rang out!
Looking at my arm, not even the skin was broken, just leaving a white mark.
"My flesh... has indeed become much stronger," I thought quietly.
This made me faintly excited. As long as my flesh was strong enough, my strength would naturally soar!
Otherwise, the Cross-training Master wouldn’t be in such high demand!
"With this flesh, combined with the Saintly Body Skill, I wonder how strong my body will become," I secretly thought in my heart.
The only thing that displeased me was that the eight Foundation Establishment Pills only increased my cultivation by one stage.
Normally, eight Foundation Establishment Pills should have at least increased my cultivation by two stages.
"If it continues like this, I don’t know how many herbs I’ll have to consume in the future." I couldn’t help but smile bitterly in my heart.
By now, the sky was almost bright and Elder Drake was still asleep, so I tiptoed out of the room and left the hotel.
I drove to a nearby park.
The park was full of trees, and I clenched my fist, suddenly smashing it against a large tree!
That big tree, thick enough to be embraced by one person, unexpectedly collapsed with a bang!
The elderly people doing morning exercises nearby were all stupefied. How did such a thick tree suddenly fall?
I felt somewhat embarrassed. Not daring to linger, I turned and walked away.
On the way back, I muttered quietly, "That’s ridiculous; I only used less than 10% of my strength..."
I didn’t really want to destroy public property, but my strength was too great.
"I’ll have to find an opportunity to compensate them later," I thought to myself.
After arriving home, I suddenly received a phone call.
Picking up the phone and checking, the call turned out to be from Jasper Thompson.
My brow furrowed slightly.
Due to our previous conflict, I didn’t have a good impression of Jasper Thompson.
However, after pondering for a moment, I still answered the call.
"Uncle Jasper, do you need anything from me?" I asked directly.
Jasper Thompson on the other end laughed, "Mason, you’ve really made a name for yourself recently."
I responded with a mock smile, "Uncle Jasper, don’t make fun of me. I’m just a worthless loser; what kind of name could I possibly make for myself?"
This remark was clearly sarcastic, and Jasper Thompson chuckled bitterly, "Alright, you still hold a grudge? I misjudged you back then, and I’m apologizing to you now."
I wasn’t an unreasonable person, and since Jasper Thompson had spoken these words, if I continued to be unforgiving, it would make me seem petty.
So, I smiled and said, "Uncle Jasper, I was just joking with you. Is there something you need? If you want to bring me into the battle zone, you don’t need to mention it."
Jasper Thompson burst into laughter on the other end, "You’re really something else. Most people would do anything for an official position, but you’re just the opposite, avoiding it."
I laughed bitterly. Once it involved the government, many things would become more complicated.
"Alright, let’s get to the point," Jasper Thompson said seriously on the other end.
"I’m calling you this time because of a personal matter," Jasper Thompson said.
I replied, "Uncle Jasper, just tell me what it is."
Jasper Thompson explained, "My daughter hasn’t been able to rest well recently, having nightmares every night. At first, I didn’t think much of it, but this situation has been going on for an entire month. Her health is getting worse by the day."
Pausing for a moment, Jasper Thompson then jokingly said, "I originally sought Lucian River’s help, but because of you, he’s already been taken in, so you have to take responsibility for this."
I laughed, "Alright, when do you have time, and I’ll go over?"
"No problem!" Jasper Thompson agreed immediately, "If it’s convenient for you, it would be best to come tonight."
"Alright, see you tonight," I agreed.
At dusk, I, following the address provided by Jasper Thompson, personally drove to Jasper Thompson’s home.
Jasper Thompson didn’t live in an apartment complex, but in a relatively remote residential unit.
Although the house wasn’t as luxurious as a mansion, it had everything one could need, and the surrounding scenery was exceptionally beautiful.
The moment I got out of the car, my brows furrowed.
I sniffed hard and muttered, "That’s not right, with such a good environment, the qi should be rich, but... not only can I not feel any qi here, it even feels suffocating and lifeless."
I parked the car and walked straight into Jasper Thompson’s home.
Jasper Thompson had already prepared a meal, and although it was just simple home-cooked dishes, it was very abundant.
Moreover, Jasper Thompson had brought out a good bottle of wine to wait for my arrival.
"Mason, you’re finally here," Jasper Thompson said with a smile.
"Uncle Jasper," I walked over and greeted him.
Jasper Thompson immediately pulled me to sit down and then poured me a glass of wine.
"Let’s eat first and talk while we do so!" Jasper Thompson laughed.
I didn’t hold back and immediately drank with Jasper Thompson at the table.
After drinking three glasses of wine, Jasper Thompson’s face gradually reddened.
He slapped me on the shoulder and sighed, "At first, I was really blind, almost missing out on such a good seed like you. Speaking of which, it’s Miss Sean who really has a keen eye."
About this matter, I was also quite puzzled.
What could possibly explain the high regard that Mabel Sean, an aloof young lady, held for me?
Speaking unpleasantly, I back then couldn’t even look up to myself.
"Without Miss Sean, there wouldn’t be the me of today," I said seriously after taking a deep breath.
All of my self-esteem, confidence, and hope came from Mabel Sean.
Before Mabel Sean appeared, my life was full of darkness.
Just then, a sixteen or seventeen-year-old girl with twin ponytails entered the room.
As soon as she entered, she stared at me and said, "Are you the Mason Raymond who is dating Mabel?"
