William was sitting on the bed, thinking of new names for his martial skill. He already already confirmed with the system that he could rename the skill.
He had thought that the impressive words made for an even more impressive name, but with the way Elder Yu seemed to be personally offended that she ever had to hear it, his naming sense needed to be reevaluated.
“They are on the way.”
William flinched in surprise, not expecting Elder Yu to return so quickly.
“Put this on,” she handed him a ring.
It had a roughly cut black stone set on it, and it looked familiar to him. He put it on his left index finger and asked, “Is this another spatial stone?”
“It is,” Elder Yu confirmed, “Use it for everyday storage. Pills and the like should be mostly stored in the ring. The other one should be used sparingly, and only when you are sure there is nobody around.”
“Thank you,” William was grateful, he really was, but he couldn’t forget how much she hated the name, “Elder Yu, what do you think about ‘Force Multiplier’ as the new name?”
“Is that what you decided on?”
He sighed before nodding reluctantly.
“Good.”
[Renaming ‘Fury of the Five Heavenly Dragons’ to ‘Force Multiplier’]
[Name changed]
Elder Yu, who had been uncharacteristically expressive with William so far, suddenly shut off her emotions, returning to the familiar blank slate he was used to. The reason, or reasons, soon entered the room.
They had the appearance of identical middle-aged men. Ones that drank far too much beer, with the signature beer belly and flushed skin. Being over six feet tall and each weighing enough for two men, this was the closest he had seen anyone match Fatty Xu.
Thinking of the large man without a basic system status made him wonder what Wang Xiaoling was up to. And if he would see her anytime soon. He must be becoming a masochist if he actually wanted to be around that scammer.
“Elders Chen,” Elder Yu dipped her head slightly, “Thank you for coming.”
“Junior Yu!” The man on the right bellowed, “Always a pleasure to see you again! Isn’t that right, brother?”
“Hmm.”
“Ah, sorry, sorry. You’re right. Work first, pleasantries later.”
“Hmm.”
“And you must be young Wei Liang! The Grand Elder informed us about what you did, child,” the boisterous twin tutted, “We Elders have high hopes for you. It would be a shame if this ruined you.”
William couldn’t get a word in as they poked and prodded him. Though it was only the talkative one that did all the poking and prodding. The silent twin held his left wrist while staring at his arm with narrowed eyes.
“Not bad, not bad. You have excellent spiritual veins. Almost perfect! Junior Yu, this disciple only started cultivating recently, no?”
“You are correct, Elder Chen Zhi,” Elder Yu nodded.
“Study.”
William glanced at the mostly silent twin, wondering why he said that word.
“Elder Chen Yi, I hope you’re joking. We do not use disciples for that purpose,” Elder Yu warned.
He realized Elder Yu was saying the full names of the men checking him, probably to help him recognize who was who. Chen Yi was the quiet one. Chen Zhi was the one who seemed to be too extroverted.
Chen Zhi burst out in laughter. “My brother is joking, of course. But I can’t deny Disciple Wei is a medical marvel. I sense no damage done to your spiritual pathways, and while your Qi itself is in a pitiful state, the body will naturally filter that out over time.”
“Remove this,” Chen Yi ordered as he waved his hand over William’s body.
He stared at the Elder’s annoyed expression before asking, “My robes?”
“Yes.”
He shrugged and got off the bed before removing his outer robes and Elemental Gauntlet, storing them in the ring and leaving him wearing only the underwear.
“This will hurt, but we only need to see it for a minute at maximum,” Elder Chen Zhi said apologetically, “Circulate your Qi like as you do when you cultivate.”
William glanced at Elder Yu to see her looking on with amusement. Since she was saying nothing, he’ll follow her lead. He sat cross-legged on the floor before doing as they asked.
It might not hurt to circulate his Qi, but it certainly wasn’t pleasant. Without his life being in danger, he could appreciate the absolute vileness of his Qi as he had nothing else to worry about. He didn’t like it.
William flinched when he felt something graze him, nothing on his skin, but something he was able to ‘see’ with his senses. Two tiny wisps of Qi entered his pathways before they were devoured by the corrupted majority.
“You can stop, Disciple Wei.”
He opened his eyes slowly to see that there was no way he could tell apart the two Elders anymore. They both had confused yet serious looks on their faces. He got to his feet and waited for the all-clear. As he mentioned before, he trusted the system to know the status of his body.
“I wonder if you have a special constitution.”
“Hmm.”
“You’re right, brother. There’s no way to find out. Perhaps when he has some descendants.”
“Seniors,” Elder Yu interrupted, “Is Wei Liang fine?”
“More than he has any right to be, Junior Yu,” Chen Zhi said, perplexed, “I estimate that he will reduce the impurity concentration by an order of magnitude in less than two months. And once more in a similar amount of time. The fears of him being stalled for years couldn’t be further from the truth.”
William raised his eyebrows and checked his Impurity.
Impurity: Stage 3 (17%)
Month, 3 Weeks + 10 Weeks
The Elder’s estimate was scarily accurate. He would indeed reduce to stage two Impurity in a little less than two months. Then, to stage one in a little over two months after that.
“Of course, that is if we are forced to let the impurity filter out naturally. We will discuss with others to see if we can safely speed up the process.”
William took note of that and hoped for it to happen. Elder Yu also looked happy at that prospect.
“We’re going to see one of the youngest Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators in sect history,” Chen Zhi said triumphantly, “I give you an early congratulations, Disciple Wei!”
“Thank you, Elder Chen,” William said with a dip of his head.
“Welcome.”
He stared. That was the quiet twin, Chen Yi, who replied to him, not the twin who congratulated him.
Chen Zhi chortled boisterously, the fat on his large body moving with his laughs. “You may call me Elder Chen Zhi and my brother Elder Chen Yi. Less confusion that way.”
“Yes, Elder Chen Zhi. And I also give my thanks to Elder Chen Yi for making sure I’m safe.”
“Study.”
William stared again.
“Brother, I think we need to check on the other disciple,” Chen Zhi said with an awkward laugh, “Come, Elder Zhiqing would appreciate it if we help with his favorite disciple.”
Elder Yu waited until they left before saying, “Do try to keep away from Elder Chen Yi. He is harmless when his brother is around to temper his impulses. Still, I rather not have you tempt his… peculiarities.”
William shivered, his mind immediately going to places that should never be visited. “What peculiarities?”
“Nothing outrageous,” Elder Yu waved off his concern, “He is curious about irregularities, and you are certainly considered one. The worst he will do is test. Though you might disappear for a few months.”
He chuckled nervously and said, “Right, so make sure I’m not alone with him.”
“That is for the best,” Elder Yu nodded before pausing, looking out the window with a frown, “Follow me. I’ll lead you to your dwelling. The Grand Elder will meet us there. And I have a surprise for you.”