Beggar Cultivation System

Chapter 287 - 287: Significance

Seeing the smirk on the beggar's face, Axton couldn't help but feel speechless. In no time, Yoma had reached the 3rd-Step Qi Condensation Stage.

This cultivation speed is too fast! Or could it be that Yoma is just hiding his true strength and slowly revealing it over time?

Axton was certain the beggar was a Wanderer—an expert in disguise. But what's the point of slowly showing one's strength if they can just hide it entirely or reveal it from the start?

"Hehe, are you shocked?" Apollo asked with a chuckle.

Taking a deep breath to calm his heart, Axton smiled. "No, I'm not surprised."

The beggar stared suspiciously at the Great Serpent Headmaster for a moment before shaking his head. "Anyway, why are you looking for me?"

"I have something important to discuss," Axton said as he waved his hand, forming a transparent film around them to block any eavesdroppers.

"What's with the precautions?" Apollo muttered, staring at the headmaster. "Go on, tell me."

"The investigation team from the school's main branch will arrive in two days," Axton said. "I want you to come with me to personally welcome them."

"Hey, didn't I tell you I'm done with all this personal disciple shenanigans?" The beggar raised an eyebrow.

"Don't worry, it's not about that," Axton replied with a smile. "The others will also be there to welcome them, including the new mayor."

"Oh?" Apollo pondered for a moment but then shook his head. "Sorry, I just want to cultivate in peace. If you're going to bother me next time, bother my disciple instead."

"Haha, I'm not bot—wait, you have a disciple now?" Axton asked, genuinely surprised.

"Of course! I'm handsome, smart, strong—who wouldn't want to be my disciple?" the beggar said, puffing out his chest.

"I see… well, congratulations," Axton said with a bitter smile. The one who holds the Ascendant Technique of the Great Serpent Cultivation School is creating another sect? The elders won't be pleased if they find out about this.

"But what's with the reception? Are they really that important?" Apollo asked.

"Of course," Axton nodded. "They've traveled across continents to get here. That's a two-week journey through the air, and their status is something even the Emperor respects."

"The Emperor? That high?" Apollo whispered, realizing the gravity of the situation. If even the Emperor wouldn't dare disrespect them, and the other Headmasters from different schools were meeting them, it showed just how significant the investigation team was.

"But do I really have to go? I'm just a nobody," Apollo said.

Nobody? With the Ascendant Technique in your hands, you're far from a nobody. You're someone the current Headmaster of the main branch would bow to! Axton thought.

"You must come," Axton said, his face turning serious. "You've been there, right?"

"What place?" Apollo tilted his head.

"The fifth floor of the Great Serpent Cultivation School," Axton replied, staring intently at the beggar. "You defeated the Great Serpent."

"Yep… so?" Apollo raised an eyebrow.

"You're not hiding the fact that you have the Great Serpent Ascendant Transformation?" Axton asked, his eyes wide with disbelief.

"I'm not hiding it—I'm just not talking about it," Apollo shrugged. "You're the Headmaster, aren't you? You knew I entered that place. The whole building vibrated, and I was the only one on the fourth floor. Anyone with common sense could put the clues together."

The beggar rolled his eyes, as if silently asking if Headmaster Axton was d*mb.

"But I asked you about it, and you denied it!" Axton said in frustration.

"Why would I admit to something so clearly important?" Apollo shot back, his face turning serious. "That technique is obviously very precious. It's been hundreds of years, and not a single soul has managed to defeat the Great Serpent—except me, of course."

"So, you understand its significance?" Axton asked with a sigh.

"Nope. All I know is that it's very valuable to your sect, and I'm the only one who has it," Apollo replied with a shrug.

"That's because there's only one of its kind," Axton said.

"Anyway, I don't want any trouble. I don't want to be disturbed, and I definitely won't like it if trouble comes my way because of this technique," Apollo warned. "I got it because of my capabilities—and, of course, my handsomeness. Don't even think about stealing it from me. I can take you on now."

"But that technique holds great significance for my sect," Axton frowned.

"Why? Is it some kind of inheritance? If someone manages to acquire it, do they automatically become the new owner of the Great Serpent Cultivation School?" Apollo shook his head in disbelief. "I don't believe your school would place its entire faith in a lousy snake. Heck, if I could defeat it with my 1st-Step Qi Condensation Stage, then anyone at the 2nd-Step and above could do it too!"

When Axton heard this, his body visibly shivered as though struck by lightning. He couldn't count how many times he'd been shocked today. 1st-Step Qi Condensation Stage?! He defeated the shadow of the Great Serpent with such a low cultivation?!

Many had tried, including him. He had fought the humanoid Great Serpent not once, not twice, but five times—and still, he failed every time!

Axton felt as though he was on the verge of a heart attack.

"You okay?" Apollo asked.

"I-I'm fine," Axton replied, taking a deep breath to steady himself.

"If that's all, I'll take my leave," Apollo said, waving a hand as he floated into the air. Although he didn't yet possess a Flying Technique, as a 3rd-Step Qi Condensation cultivator, his Qi was thick enough to carry him, allowing for simple flight.

However, just as he was about to take off in

"Not again," Apollo sighed.

"Don't worry, it's not about 'troubles,'" Axton chuckled, pulling something out of his space ring. He handed the object to the beggar. "Here. It's about—"

Apollo didn't let the Headmaster finish. He grabbed the scroll and stuffed it into his clothes. "I'll check it later," he said before diving into the water.

Fortunately, the scroll was waterproof.