Chapter 267: Chapter 229: Epic Ability: Source

"It’s the same if you comprehend it first and then teach me, Teacher," Gao Neng replied without a second thought.

"..." For a moment, Li Tiannan was at a loss for words. It sounded like he had just gotten a piece of White Jade Bone Forging for free.

’But after thinking about it, why does this feel so wrong? Does this mean that by taking this piece of White Jade Bone Forging, I’ve basically become his errand boy, helping him comprehend it?’

Of course, Li Tiannan wouldn’t really think that way.

As a Strongest, he had almost reached an unbreakable bottleneck. At this point, talking about advancing to a higher level was a pipe dream.

Therefore, increasing his strength at his current stage was the key.

Comprehending the King-Realm White Jade Bone Forging would allow him to further refine all the bones in his body, which would be somewhat helpful. As for teaching it to Gao Neng later, that wouldn’t be any loss to him.

With that thought, Li Tiannan’s mood improved considerably.

"Ahem, since that’s the case... then... I shall accept it!" Li Tiannan gave a couple of heavy coughs, then put the White Jade Bone Forging away.

Chen Bai was simply dumbfounded.

’He succeeded in becoming a disciple just like that?!’

’A Strongest! This isn’t just about learning some fighting skill. It means that within the Federation, Gao Neng now has a Strongest backing him!’

’My God!’

’If I’d known, I would’ve tried to become his disciple too!’

"Lieutenant Chen, don’t even think about it. You don’t have my talent, right, Teacher?" Gao Neng had naturally sensed Chen Bai’s excitement and thought it best to give him a reality check.

"..." Chen Bai.

"Hahaha... Gao Neng, do you know what you must do next?" Li Tiannan laughed heartily. He was an unconventional person, and besides, he had shown up this time specifically for Gao Neng.

Although he hadn’t actually considered taking Gao Neng as a student before appearing, he did intend to give him some pointers.

And now, Gao Neng had schemed every step of the way, single-mindedly set on becoming his disciple.

Since he had accepted Gao Neng’s gift, their master-student relationship was more or less set in stone. He didn’t see any problem with it.

"Compete for resources, compete for spots?" Gao Neng mused for a moment before answering.

"Compete? You’re wrong. It’s not competing, it’s snatching... Snatch resources, snatch spots!" Li Tiannan’s tone suddenly became serious.

Competing and snatching.

One word made all the difference.

"Understood." Gao Neng didn’t ask if it would be intense or if he even stood a chance. To do so would mean he had already lost the mental battle.

"It seems you’re quite confident?" Li Tiannan noted the calm expression on Gao Neng’s face, an unusual glint flashing in his eyes.

"It’s just snatching, isn’t it? I snatched my way through the Dark Night Elf Royal City, and I snatched my way through the Celestial Race Royal City. Of course I’m confident," Gao Neng nodded.

"Hahaha, not bad. Then go and snatch. If you can’t, don’t you dare call me Teacher anymore. I, Li Tiannan, can’t afford to lose that much face!" Li Tiannan laughed, then pulled a manual from his clothes. "This is a Mid-Tier Fighting Skill I created myself. Consider it a first-meeting gift. Take it and have a look."

"Thank you, Teacher!" Gao Neng immediately took it without the slightest hesitation. He didn’t pull his hand back, though. ’A Strongest wouldn’t just give a single fighting skill manual, would he?’

’There has to be something else!’

Li Tiannan looked at Gao Neng’s outstretched hand, stunned for a moment. A wry smile touched his lips. "You little brat. Isn’t this a bit much for our first meeting?"

"What are you talking about, Teacher? I don’t understand," Gao Neng said, blinking innocently.

"Fine. Your strength is still a bit too low right now, so you can’t use the things I use. There’s a billion in this card. Buy whatever you need." After saying that, Li Tiannan tossed a card to him. Then, as if afraid Gao Neng would keep his hand out, he simply flew away.

For a moment, Gao Neng’s mouth hung open.

’He left just like that?’

’A billion, just like that. So generous. But... Teacher Li Tiannan, did you happen to forget to tell me the PIN?’

Li Tiannan left very quickly.

Gao Neng didn’t even have time to shout after him.

"A Mid-Tier Fighting Skill?" Gao Neng’s gaze finally fell on the manual in his hand. Other than the epic ability ’Source’, this was his second biggest gain of the night.

’When I get back, I’ll test out the ’Source’ ability first.’

’Then, I’ll learn this Mid-Tier Fighting Skill.’

’And then, it’s time to start snatching!’

"Gao Neng, share the wealth! Shouldn’t you let me learn this Mid-Tier Fighting Skill too? I did help you just now, you know!" Fang Tangtang’s head popped over at that moment.

"Sure," Gao Neng smiled.

"Huh? You’re really letting me learn it?" Fang Tangtang was clearly surprised.

"Teacher didn’t say I couldn’t pass it on, which means I can teach it to you. What’s the problem?" Gao Neng didn’t think much of it. Since the future was all about snatching, it would actually benefit him if Fang Tangtang became stronger.

Besides, a fighting skill wasn’t a resource.

’He wouldn’t give up any resources.’ 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

’But a fighting skill is something that’s passed down from teacher to student, and from that student to their own... If I teach Fang Tangtang, then in a way, she’d become my student.’

"Hahaha, Gao Neng, I, Death God Fang Tangtang, knew I wasn’t wrong about you! But I was just kidding. I already have a Mid-Tier Fighting Skill." Fang Tangtang paused, stunned for another moment, then burst out laughing happily.

"Let’s go," Shen Ning’Er finally said.

"Where to, Sister Ning’Er?" Fang Tangtang asked automatically.

"Back to the Eastern Capital Military Academy, of course."

"Now?"

"Mhm, look at this." Shen Ning’Er nodded, then unlocked her phone and held the screen out for Fang Tangtang and Gao Neng to see.

"What the hell?! No way!" Upon seeing the message on Shen Ning’Er’s screen, Fang Tangtang’s expression changed dramatically, her face a mask of disbelief.