In front of him is Dong He. The great master looked absent-minded as if he's in deep thought. Xiao Feng sat down and waited.
Dong He opened his eyes and on his hands were three scrolls. A lightning-type, metal-type and flower-type. His disciple examined each scroll as each looked similar with no visible difference.
"Master, can you tell me what type of skill do I need?"
With a neutral reaction, Dong He didn't budge to explain but revealed the names of each scroll.
"Thunder Sword, Iron Palm and Charm."
Thunder Sword is learned in the fourth stage of Celestial King Rank and depends for the cultivator if he could master the skill in his lifetime. Iron Palm is weak for powerful cultivators but can be considered one of the strongest skills you can learn in the early stage of cultivation.
Meanwhile, the infamous Charm can be of use in taming beasts and weak cultivators. These three skills are advanced but Dong He has an inventory of rare, powerful skills.
In Xiao Feng's condition, he can learn the Thunder Sword but it can harm his life. Iron Palm and Charm is the skills that would be useful in the current time.
His spirit guardian will be a secret for this while as it supports his flexible meridians.
"Master, I choose the Iron Palm."
"Wise choice."
In the meantime, the Elite Exams is coming quick. The competition is to learn the exact skills and cultivation ranks that every participant gained from diligent training.
The Xiao Family will host the Elite Exams as the last exam was hosted by the Wu Union.
After Xiao Feng mastered the Iron Palm during his training for almost two weeks, he decides to explore the near mountain where beasts reside.
From the entrance of the mountain, you could feel something is watching you. "Master, what beast core do I need?"
Dong He strokes his beard, "A rank two beast core."
Rank two beasts are considered the second to the weakest. The strongest rank two beast is a venomous flower. It appears as an ordinary flower but when a person approaches, it releases a poisonous smoke and transforms into a monstrous appearance.
Xiao Feng killed rabbits and boars for his meal. Crispy skin, juicy taste and stretchy meat. He spread the smell more by fanning. Though the plan was to lure beasts by the fragrant smell, he ate the meat.
A movement in the bushes caught Xiao Feng's attention. It revealed itself, a rank 'two' spiritual beast.
The difference between spiritual and mystical beasts has no gap. Normally mystical beasts are more hostile and protective with their territory and family. Meanwhile, spiritual beasts are docile but smart.
Even said, their only similarity is that they can be tamed. Note, there are only few cultivators in history who tamed spiritual beasts despite their innocent image.
"Xiao Feng, I have a mission for you."
"What is it?"
"If you can tame that beast, I will give you a grade 3 pill and an advanced skill."
"Those rewards are unreasonable but I like a challenge."
Xiao Feng was suspicious of his master. He knew the old master wouldn't give him such rewards for successfully taming a beast.