Ordinary people can also be extraordinary

Zhang Chen was on his way back to the sect. It had taken him more than 20 days to get out this time. Time was running out, so Zhang Chen hurried and finally entered Chiyun Peak on the last day. He was worried that he would be surrounded by Lu Jun and his men near the entrance, but he didn't expect the return to be smooth.

Zhang Chen went to the Office to cancel his leave, and then received the task of guarding the Spirit Beast Garden. The task required him to guard the garden for 20 consecutive days a month, so Zhang Chen was scheduled to start the guard duty a week later.

It was the day to collect his monthly salary. After receiving his salary, Zhang Chen immediately returned to his residence to practice.

After being away for a month, when Zhang Chen returned to Sunset City from his hometown, he had already opened up the fifty acupoints required for the fifth level of Qi Condensation, and more than half of the meridians between the acupoints were also opened up. Later, he had been on the road and had no time to continue practicing. Now, as long as he cleared the meridians between the acupoints at the back, his cultivation would be able to reach a higher level.

Clearing the meridians is equivalent to washing the tendons and marrow, and the process is very painful. And as the cultivation level increases, the more meridians need to be cleared, the deeper and more painful the body will be. Many beginners find it difficult to make further progress and are basically stuck at this step.

Since the mission would not start until a week later, Zhang Chen began to practice peacefully until the fifth day. As the last section of the meridians was connected, Zhang Chen's whole body shook and he opened his eyes.

"I've reached the fifth level of Qi Condensation." Zhang Chen felt his own level of cultivation.

"The monthly salary for each Qi Condensation level is two spirit stones, and it doubles with each level, so after five levels it's thirty-two. I lost sixteen spirit stones because I was a few days late in improving my cultivation. What a pity!"

Zhang Chen looked at the storage bag with only a dozen spirit stones left, and his face was filled with heartache.

Zhang Chen came to the yard, stretched his arms and legs, picked up a stone to test his strength, and ran around the wooden stakes in the yard a few times. Finally, he concluded that he could now pick up a 900-jin stone and run 12 meters in one breath.

He used the Moon Chasing Stars technique again, and now he could leap eight meters forward each time. The power of the Golden Sword Slash and Water Ball Technique was enhanced.

"There are still two days left, let's learn some new spells."

After thinking about it, Zhang Chen took out three jade slips from his storage bag, all of which were snatched from Zhou Yang.

The three jade slips all contain low-level spells, namely, Fireball, Ice Cone, and Earth Trap.

Zhang Chen looked at them one by one. They were all low-level spells, relatively easy to learn. He cast them quickly. But he was not very skilled and could not cast them at will.

Two days later, Zhang Chen stood in the yard, raised his left hand, condensed an ice cone, and shot straight at the stone in the yard. The ice cone shattered on the stone. At the same time, a stream of icy air spread out, instantly freezing everything within a one-meter radius, including the stone.

Five more ice needles condensed and shot at a stone. The stone was also frozen by the cold air released by the ice needles.

"Ice spikes are powerful but slow, while ice needles are less powerful, faster, and more concealed. You can use them according to the situation when the time comes."

Zhang Chen looked at the stone in front of him and thought secretly.

At the same time, a fireball shot towards the stone from his right hand. It exploded on the stone, and the area around the stone started to burn. Mist also rose from the frozen areas.

Zhang Chen walked to the stone in front, pressed his hand on the ground three meters away from the stone, and performed the earth sinking technique. The ground under the stone seemed to turn into water surface, and the stone sank at once. Halfway through, the ground solidified immediately, trapping the stone firmly.

Zhang Chen let go of his hands and stood up. He was quite satisfied with his achievements over the past two days.

“The next step of practice is to be able to use it freely in battle.” Zhang Chen thought secretly.

The next morning, Zhang Chen went to the Spirit Beast Garden. Today was the day he officially took up his duties at the Spirit Beast Garden. After handing over to his senior brother and knowing what he was supposed to do every day, Zhang Chen began his daily work.

Zhang Chen took the jade slip, opened a door, and walked over. He began to inspect. The Spirit Beast Garden was very large, and Zhang Chen was only responsible for a small part. After inspecting for a long time, he did not see Sima Feng, which made Zhang Chen very strange.

"Where did Senior Brother Sima go? Why can't I see him here? Is he on duty far away?" Zhang Chen thought secretly.

Zhang Chen went to look for Sima Feng a few days ago, but there was no response when he knocked on the door. He thought he was on duty in the Spirit Beast Garden, but he didn't expect to see him here either.

As Zhang Chen was walking and passing by the white ape area, he heard the calls of many white apes, which sounded like they were watching the fun.

"Could it be that Senior Brother Sima is in there?" Zhang Chen muttered to himself.

Zhang Chen used a jade slip to open a door, walked in, followed the road to the edge of the woods, looked inside, and indeed found Sima Feng, who was competing with the giant white ape.

Although Sima Feng was very strong, he was nothing compared to the great white ape. The great white ape was three meters tall, and its thick palm was bigger than Zhang Chen's head. With a wave of its palm, it directly sent Sima Feng flying seven or eight meters away.

Although Sima Feng blocked it with his hands, he didn't seem to feel well either. He was half-supported on the ground with his hands, half-kneeling with his feet, and his abdomen was heaving violently. Sima Feng slowly stood up, bowed deeply to the big white ape, and left.

Seeing this, the big white ape raised its head and strode towards the surrounding white apes. It lay directly on a flat ground. The white apes also cheered loudly, surrounded the white ape leader and complimented him, scratching their itches, pounding their legs, and even took out fruits and raised them to offer to the big white ape.

He stuck his butt out and made all kinds of weird movements to mock Sima Feng.

Zhang Chen was stunned. These white apes were really smart. They even knew how to laugh at their opponents.

When Sima Feng approached, Zhang Chen hurried over.

"Brother Sima, are you okay? Why did you compete with that big white ape?"

"Only by competing with it can we have a good time. Unfortunately, we lost." Senior Brother Sima smiled bitterly, and his breathing was a little disordered.

“Brother Sima, that is a spiritual beast equivalent to the ninth level of Qi Condensation. It is normal that you cannot defeat it.” Zhang Chen quickly stood up to comfort him.

Sima Feng nodded and said, "When did you come back?"

Zhang Chen said: "It has been a week since I came back. I have also been assigned the task of guarding the Spirit Beast Garden. We will work together from now on."

Zhang Chen and Sima Feng walked out of the White Ape Area together. Zhang Chen saw that Sima Feng's face was pale, his body was covered with palm prints, and he even walked a little unsteadily.

Zhang Chen said: "Brother Sima, you should go back and rest. You can continue the competition after you are well."

"Yes," Sima Feng agreed and went towards the exit of the Spirit Beast Garden.

Zhang Chen looked at Sima Feng's back and shook his head.

Zhang Chen inspected the area he was on duty, recorded some minor problems he found, and recorded the conditions of all the spirit beasts in the area. Disciples would collect these things every day. The Affairs Office would also arrange people to inspect regularly based on these records.

After finishing his work, Zhang Chen came to the White Ape Area.

Zhang Chen thought to himself: "I can also compete with these white apes to test my strength."

After Zhang Chen finished speaking, he opened a door and walked in.

Arriving at the edge of the woods, Zhang Chen roared at the white apes playing. The white apes were so scared that they all looked over. Zhang Chen imitated their actions to mock Sima Feng and twisted his butt towards them twice.

The white apes were a little confused for a moment. They didn't know what Zhang Chen was trying to do and just stared at him blankly.

Zhang Chen looked at the white apes and thought to himself, "Why are they not reacting? Don't they understand?"

Then he shouted at the white apes: "You ugly monsters with strong limbs and simple minds, come and hit me."

The big white ape roared and said something to the other white apes, then pointed his finger at Zhang Chen. The white apes suddenly shouted angrily and rushed towards Zhang Chen.

Zhang Chen was stunned and thought to himself: "I don't understand. Do you understand what I am saying?"