Chapter 93: Elias' Breakthrough
'Ding,
The host's subordinate has broken through to the Foundation Establishment Realm.
'Ding,
The host's Special Talent [Primal Beast Sovereign] has triggered.
'Ding,
The host has received 1,000 Life Points for nurturing Elias into a Foundation Establishment Realm Cultivator.
'Ding,
The host's Special Talent [Heaven's Harvest] has triggered and doubled the Life Points he received.
'T-this… I received Life Points for his breakthrough and the [Heaven's Harvest] further doubled the Life Points?'
Looking at the series of system notifications in front of him, Ethan was thoroughly shocked at first but became excited later.
'So, through the [Primal Beast Sovereign], it not only considers the Spirit Beasts but also the cultivators I nurture.'
One of the effects under his Special Talent [Primal Beast Sovereign] was that he would receive some Life Points whenever his nurtured Spirit Beasts broke through their rank.
However, from the series of system notifications, he realized that the talent also considered his subordinates as his pets.
As for the [Double Yield] effect under the [Heaven's Harvest], Ethan was already expecting that it would double the Life Points he received from his Spirit Beasts' breakthroughs.
Hence, he was not too surprised about it.
'With these 2,000 Life Points, my available Life Points have increased to 12,485.'
Ethan was happy as he was getting one step closer to his goal.
'Since I can get Life Points by nurturing the people around me, it seems like I should recruit more people.'
He decided to get more loyal subordinates in the future and nurture them.
'Since it worked for Elias, it should work for Sera too, right? I wonder how many Life Points I will get if she breaks through to the Golden Core Realm.'
According to the Special Talent's description, the amount of Life Points he received depended on the breakthrough of the Spirit Beasts. The higher their breakthrough was, the more Life Points he received.
So, he was excited about Sera's breakthrough to the Golden Core Demon Realm.
'Let's go and check on Elias and at the same time, I should reward him for his hard work.'
As a subordinate in his previous life, he had never known what 'rewards' were while working for his tyrant boss.
Having been a subordinate in his previous life, Ethan had wished for a great leader but instead ended up serving a tyrant boss who not only stole his entire credit and overworked him to death, but also killed him in the end.
Now, in this new life, with subordinates of his own, Ethan was determined to become the kind of leader he had once dreamed of.
"Master."
On the other hand, as soon as he had broken through, Elias rushed out of the room to share the good news with his Master.
"Congratulations, Elias. You have finally reached the Foundation Establishment Realm."
Seeing Elias, Ethan congratulated him.
"Thank you, Master, and the Foundation Establishment Pill you gave me was a great help for my breakthrough."
With a High-level Spirit Root, even without the Foundation Establishment Pill, Elias could have broken through to the Foundation Establishment Realm; however, it would have taken a few months, if not a year.
So, Elias didn't forget about the pill and mentioned how helpful it was in his breakthrough.
"You left the family and decided to follow me. So, it is the least I can do for you, Elias."
Ethan smiled as he took out a jade box and gave it to Elias, saying, "It is a very useful gift I have prepared for you."
"Thank you, Master."
Elias didn't hesitate as he took the jade box and opened it to see an unfamiliar pill.
"It is an Azure Foundation Pill, much rarer than the Foundation Establishment Pill."
Seeing the same look on Elias's face when he first received the Azure Foundation Pill back in the Azure Serpent Realm, Ethan smiled slightly and explained its usage.
"Once you consume it, not only will your newly created Foundation Bead in the Dantian stabilize, but you will also break through to the Level 2 Foundation Establishment Realm."
"What? There exists such a useful pill?"
Without surprise, Elias was shocked and became excited, 'With this, I can catch up to one of my brothers and won't be far from catching up to that so-called genius of the Feng Family.'
Elias had made a vow to his father that he would become strong… stronger than the two sons whom he only cared for.
Thinking of catching up to his younger brothers, who were hailed as geniuses and had even joined the Greenfire Sect, Elias could not help but become excited.
"Master, I will go back to cultivate."
"Come, have a drink and relax a bit… just for today."
Just as Elias was about to return to his room to cultivate again, Ethan stopped him and asked him to sit down with him for a drink.
From the time he revived Elias, they hadn't communicated much.
Although Ethan knew Elias had goals and dreams through the system, Ethan wanted to learn more about Elias directly from him.
Soon, they drank the Morning Mist Brew as Ethan listened to Elias's past.
Ethan already knew Elias was from the Feng Family, but he didn't know exactly how unfairly he was treated. He was constantly compared to his younger stepbrothers, who joined the Greenfire Sect, while he was cast aside.
While his stepmother always found ways to get him into trouble, making him receive beatings from his father.
Elias's frustration was clear; it wasn't just about talent but favoritism and rigid family hierarchies.
'It's one thing to be looked down upon by outsiders, but when it's your own family, the pain cuts the deepest.'
Hearing his story, Ethan truly felt pity for him, and at the same time, he felt blessed for having the best parents in both his previous life and his current life.
"Kai, are you there?"
Amidst their discussion, Ethan heard the familiar voices knocking on the courtyard's gate.
"It seems like the Uncles have arrived after sensing your breakthrough."
Ethan could tell the reason behind the arrival of Uncle Merrick and the others.
Without any delay, he opened the barrier and let them enter his courtyard.
"Kai, we sensed the fluctuations of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator from your courtyard… it must be Elias."
"Congratulations, Elias."
Soon, Merrick and Rowan rushed to Ethan to ask about the fluctuations they had sensed earlier.
However, before they could finish their sentence, they noticed the unstable aura released by Elias and hurriedly congratulated him.
Although Elias was from the Feng Family, he had now left and become Ethan's follower.
Who was Ethan now? A Lin Family Temporary Elder who would become a Permanent Elder in no time. Therefore, the three Lin Brothers considered Elias as one of them.
With his breakthrough, the Lin Family added another Foundation Establishment Realm Cultivator, making them slightly stronger than before.
Even though they didn't fully trust Elias, they trusted Ethan after their recent incident with the Feng Family.
"Thank you, Seniors."
Elias thanked them with a slight smile.
"Elias, even though you are staying in the Lin Family, there is still much opposition from the Elders of the family."
After some time, Merrick slowly said, "However, there is finally an opportunity to not only shut all of their mouths but also earn some rare cultivation resources and treasures."
"What is it, Uncle Merrick?"
Both Ethan and Elias curiously asked.