txolops Chapter 68 Accepting Disciples! Core Formation Disciples?
Chapter 68 Accepting Disciples! Core Formation Disciples?
Zhang Tie's heart was pounding.
The summit is a place where only Core Formation cultivators can stay. The identity of the middle-aged cultivator in front of him is obvious: one of the two Core Formation elders of Lingxian Peak!
Judging from his appearance and age, he shouldn't be Elder Han. He must be the other Uncle Qi who recently formed his core, as mentioned by Sun Feng!
"It's over!" Countless thoughts flashed through Zhang Tie's mind.
Could it be that something has happened to the Xie family? Is this martial uncle the person behind the Xie family? No, that doesn't make sense. A Core Formation cultivator shouldn't care about those spirit stones; there's no need for that! Then what's the purpose of bringing him to this peak?
Zhang Tie's mind raced, but he remained outwardly respectful.
Qi Xuan ignored Zhang Tie and went to sit down in a stone pavilion by the platform.
Zhang Tie stood upright, obediently in place, not daring to look around.
"Why are you standing there? Come and sit down!" Qi Xuan's eyes flashed with a smile as he looked at Zhang Tie's honest appearance.
Zhang Tie hesitated for a moment, then obediently sat down, placed his hands on his knees, and waited for Qi Xuan to continue speaking.
Qi Xuan looked him up and down, his gaze gentle but carrying an invisible sense of oppression. This oppression was not intentional, but rather a natural reaction of a higher realm cultivator to a lower realm cultivator.
Zhang Tie felt as if he were being watched by some ferocious beast, and his breath hitched slightly.
"How's your Spirit Seeking Technique progressing? Show me how you've mastered it," Qi Xuan said calmly.
Zhang Tie was slightly taken aback, wondering how the other party knew he possessed the Spirit-Seeking Technique. However, upon considering the other party's identity, he immediately understood.
At the same time, he dared not be negligent, took a deep breath, and used the Spirit-Seeking Technique.
A glint of inspiration flashed in Zhang Tie's eyes. From Zhang Tie's perspective, the peak of Lingxian Peak was enveloped in dense spiritual energy, and the ground was riddled with spiritual veins. If a Foundation Establishment cultivator cultivated here for a long time, their cultivation speed could increase by 10% or 20%!
Qi Xuan looked at it and nodded secretly.
"Not bad, solid foundation, precise control of spiritual energy—did you teach yourself all of that?"
"This disciple has learned on his own from the jade slip; I apologize for any shortcomings, Uncle-Master!"
A hint of approval flashed in Qi Xuan's eyes. This kid's talent for cultivating the Spirit Seeking Technique was stronger than his own. This kid's talent in the Spirit Seeking Technique was not low!
However, this is also good. If this kid can truly master the complete Spirit Seeking Technique, his master will have a better chance of success.
"The spirit-seeking technique you learned is actually just a simplified version!" Qi Xuan revealed the truth while observing Zhang Tie's expression.
Zhang Tie was taken aback. A simplified version? This is just a simplified version? He already had the ability to detect earth veins and track spiritual energy after using the Spirit-Seeking Technique, and he felt it was already very useful.
At the same time, he pondered the meaning behind what Uncle Qi had said!
Could it be that the other party knows where the full version is, or has another purpose?
As he was pondering, an even more refined aura suddenly appeared in the distance. Before Zhang Tie could react, the brown light had already appeared in the stone pavilion. The sheer power of the aura shocked Zhang Tie.
It was an elderly man with gray hair, wearing a magnificent robe, and exuding an even more refined aura. After arriving at the stone pavilion, he stared intently at Zhang Tie.
"Master, this lad is Zhang Tie, and he does indeed have some talent!" Qi Xuan said without hiding anything.
"Zhang Tie, I am Han Jianshan, and also the Peak Master of Lingxian Peak! The complete Spirit-Seeking Technique is my secret teaching. Would you like to learn it?"
Han Jianshan took out a jade tube from his sleeve, placed it on the stone table, and looked at Zhang Tie as if he were looking at a piece of uncut jade.
Zhang Tie slowly raised his head from his bowed position, looked at the jade tube, then at Han Jianshan and Qi Xuan, his mind racing.
The peak master personally demonstrated his best skills and asked him if he wanted to learn.
Doesn't this mean asking again: Are you willing to become my disciple?
Zhang Tie's heart skipped a beat. A cultivator at the peak of the mid-stage Core Formation realm had taken him as a disciple? What merit did he possess, merely because he had learned the Spirit Seeking Technique? But there were quite a few people on Spirit Immortal Peak who had learned it!
However, Zhang Tie did not hesitate for long. He straightened his body, adjusted his robes, and knelt respectfully in front of Han Jianshan, performing a grand salute.
"Disciple Zhang Tie greets Master!"
Han Jianshan's lips curled up slightly. This kid was indeed not what Qi Xuan had expected. He reached out and gently supported Zhang Tie.
"Get up. From this day forward, you will be my second personal disciple, Han Jianshan. This is your senior brother, Qi Xuan. You should already know this!" Han Jianshan's face lit up with joy.
Zhang Tie was overjoyed, but suddenly realized that he had two Core Formation cultivators backing him up.
However, he still maintained a respectful demeanor, saying, "Greetings, Master! Greetings, Senior Brother!"
Han Jianshan pushed the jade tube in front of Zhang Tie: "This is the complete version of the Spirit-Seeking Technique, which I obtained in an ancient site when I was young. Go back and study it carefully. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me!"
Zhang Tie took the jade tube with both hands and put it into his storage bag.
Immediately afterwards, Han Jianshan looked Zhang Tie up and down, a look of surprise in his eyes. This newly accepted disciple of his was cultivating both body and magic. The cultivation method he practiced seemed to be quite extraordinary. He probably had some kind of special opportunity.
However, for a cultivator of his level, anything not related to Nascent Soul formation doesn't hold much interest.
"I heard from your senior brother that you are also proficient in formations?"
Zhang Tie answered truthfully, "Yes, this disciple is researching a peak second-tier array formation and is preparing to refine the array flags!"
"What kind of formation?"
"It is called the Yin-Yang God-Locking Array!"
Han Jianshan raised an eyebrow. This formation sounded familiar, seemingly originating from the Tianxing Sect of the Yuanwu Kingdom. He hadn't expected Zhang Tie, who was only in the mid-Foundation Establishment stage, to be researching peak second-tier formations. It seemed this disciple was even more outstanding than he had imagined.
"A peak second-tier formation requires quite a few materials; have you gathered them all?"
"Thank you for your concern, Master. I have gathered all the necessary materials!"
Han Jianshan didn't ask any further questions. He knew that Zhang Tie had robbed the Xie family, and that the Xie family was quite wealthy. He took out a small bottle from his storage bag and handed it to Zhang Tie.
"I sense the aura of Earthly Fiend Qi on you, indicating you should learn the art of body tempering. Here are three drops of Earthly Fiend Spirit Liquid, which I obtained during my early travels. They should be useful to you; consider them a gift for becoming my disciple!"
Zhang Tie took the small bottle; it felt heavy in his hand, and a faint, chilling power emanated from its body.
Earthly Fiend Spirit Liquid is a spiritual substance that is even purer than Earthly Fiend Qi. A single drop is worth more than several hundred spirit stones. Han Jianshan gave away three drops, truly befitting a peak mid-stage Core Formation cultivator!
"Thank you, Master!" Zhang Tie quickly bowed.
"Haha, since Master has already given us a gift, my senior brother can't be stingy!"
Before Zhang Tie could react, three more talismans emitting golden light appeared in his hand.
Two mid-grade attack talismans and one mid-grade high-grade defense talisman!
Qi Xuan's move startled Zhang Tie. Each of these talismans would be worth at least two or three hundred spirit stones, not to mention the priceless top-grade talisman. The three of them together would be worth at least seven or eight hundred spirit stones.
"This...is too valuable..." Zhang Tiegang was about to refuse when Han Jianshan interrupted him.
"Take these. Your senior brother doesn't need them. Go back and cultivate diligently, and don't let me down."
Zhang Tie had no choice but to accept the three talismans and the Earthly Fiend Elixir.
When Zhang Tie returned to his cave from the summit, he was still somewhat incredulous. From this day forward, he was also a disciple of a Core Formation cultivator.
And not only is our master a Core Formation cultivator, but so is our senior brother!!!
The book on cause and effect flickered in my mind:
[By becoming a disciple of Han Jianshan, a Core Formation cultivator, Karma Value +1000]
Current causality value: 3090
The causal value that had just been consumed was replenished, returning to the value of three thousand.