Li Shiming learned of his living quarters from the Identity Jade Disc; it was a single room on the second floor of Qingqiu Pavilion.

    During the newcomer period, servant disciples delivered food every day, which consisted of two types, ordinary human food and Spirit Food.

    The first thing a newcomer had to do was follow the path beside Qingqiu Pavilion to the Hidden Technique Pavilion hundreds of meters away to collect their primary Cultivation Technique.

    Zhu Ji was asking a newcomer something, while other newcomers were pondering or waiting to be asked.

    Li Shiming did not need to change his primary Cultivation Technique, so he did not rush during this time; it was better to go to the Hidden Technique Pavilion first.

    With that thought, he left Qingqiu Pavilion.

    Just as he was about to walk on foot, he remembered that there seemed to be a paper crane in the newly issued storage bag, so he infused Spiritual Power into the storage bag.

    This was a one-cubic storage bag, which was quite nice already.

    It was evident from the generosity of the Sky Sea Sect that as long as one reached the Qi Refining First Level, they would be given a storage bag.@@@@

    The reason it required reaching the Qi Refining First Level was that the storage bag, now given to these newcomers, would be unusable to them without Spiritual Power.

    Li Shiming took out the paper crane, which naturally was made of paper.

    The talisman paper seemed to be of high quality, but the paper crane was not a talisman; it was a type of Magic Artifact used for transportation.

    He infused a strand of Spiritual Power into the paper crane, which immediately enlarged and floated before him.

    This strand of Spiritual Power created a slight spiritual connection with the paper crane, allowing him to control the crane with his Spirit.

    He sat on the paper crane, and it dipped slightly but supported him well.

    Honestly, sitting on the paper crane was not very comfortable, and because it was made of paper, he had the feeling that it could break at any moment.

    However, he also knew this was an unnecessary worry; with the Rune Array present, even common swords and sabers could not harm the paper crane.

    "What are the options for a metal-attribute Body Refining Technique?" thought Li Shiming, hastening to reply.

    "There are quite a few metal-attribute Body Refining Techniques in the Hidden Technique Pavilion. ''Vajra Body Protection Divine Skill'' is a Buddhist Body Refining Technique, but that bald crowd''s techniques require a foundation in Buddhist studies to get started, otherwise it''s very difficult to master. Plus, Buddhist technique names are very intimidating, but their effects are indeed strong.

    ''Copper Body Technique'' is a Body Refining Technique modified from Corpse Refining Skill, using various toxins to strengthen oneself. This technique, once mastered, not only confers extreme defensive power but also carries a certain degree of toxicity; however, if you pursue this path, finding a Daoist couple will probably be out of the question!"

    "''Dragon Elephant Profound Skill'' is a Taoist Body Refining Technique that requires a large amount of precious Spiritual Medicines. Once mastered, it''s said to possess the strength of both a dragon and an elephant, considered equal to the top-tier ''Vajra Body Protection Divine Skill.''" Senior Brother Liu, having received the Spirit Stones, became quite talkative and listed out three Body Refining Techniques for Li Shiming.

    Li Shiming hesitated. Although Senior Brother Liu looked down on ''Vajra Body Protection Divine Skill'', Li Shiming could tell that Senior Brother Liu was still quite wary of it.

    As for ''Copper Body Technique,'' he wouldn''t consider it at all. Cultivation did not mean turning oneself into an unnatural being, and cultivating a body full of poison felt disgusting even to think about.

    The ''Dragon Elephant Profound Skill'' was particularly praised by Senior Brother Liu, appearing to be an exceptional Body Refining Technique.

    But the issue was resources; a large amount of precious Spiritual Medicines, even with his ability as a Spirit Plant Cultivator, couldn''t guarantee the supply needed for such precious medicines.

    Besides, cultivating the ''Dragon Elephant Profound Skill'' would be like telling other cultivators that he had an abundance of precious resources, a risk that wasn''t outweighed by the ''Dragon Elephant Profound Skill''s'' defensive power.

    "Please help me retrieve the ''Vajra Body Protection Divine Skill'', Senior Brother Liu!" Li Shiming had made his decision and politely stated.

    Senior Brother Liu smiled, not persuading him otherwise. Choosing a cultivation technique was a cultivator''s own decision; it pertained to their future path, and he dared not offer any suggestions.

    After all, even if Li Shiming chose incorrectly, it was merely a Body Refining Technique and not his primary cultivation technique.

    Senior Brother Liu took a Jade Scroll from the side and placed it into the Array, where a stream of light began transferring into the Jade Scroll.

    "Since you are in your newbie phase, the fee for the Jade Scroll is also waived. The sect''s ''Vajra Body Protection Divine Skill'' only goes up to the Foundation Establishment Stage. What I''m copying for you now is the Qi Refinement Realm part.

    Sect rules forbid the private transmission of cultivation techniques. If it''s verified, the least severe punishment is destruction of cultivation base and expulsion from the sect; the most severe is execution!" said Senior Brother Liu seriously, while waiting for the transfer to complete.

    Li Shiming''s eyes fixated on the Jade Scroll, recording through his senses how the Array was transferring to the Jade Scroll.

    He didn''t know if such recording would be useful, but it was a rare opportunity. Perhaps in the future, when he became powerful, he could really delve into the knowledge related to Jade Scrolls.