CHAPTER 958: CHAPTER 525: CEREMONY (PART 2)

Neither Grandmaster Chai nor Master Ding mentioned the matter of requesting Fourth Grade Spirit Tea from Grandmaster Hu; this is the apprenticeship ceremony, and they were thinking of asking about it later.

Afterwards, the other Nascent Soul cultivators watched the three Grandmasters enjoy their tea; they sniffed the aroma, yet the Spirit Fruit and Spiritual Tea before them tasted bland.

It wasn’t until the ceremony ended that these Nascent Soul cultivators let out a long sigh of relief; the feeling of smelling but not being able to taste was truly torturous.

After seeing off the guests, Li Shiming was called aside alone by Grandmaster Hu.

"Shizhen, you really gave me a big surprise today! Do you know that the tea-frying technique you showcased today is no less important than your alchemy skills!" Grandmaster Hu looked at Li Shiming, shaking his head with a smile.

He valued Li Shiming for his alchemy skills, cultivation talent, and two Dragon and Phoenix spiritual pets; these alone are already quite comprehensive.

He never imagined that besides these strengths, Li Shiming also had a knack for frying Spiritual Tea.

"Master, I truly did not foresee this!" Li Shiming said helplessly.

He honestly did not expect to stand out so much; he thought it would only please Grandmaster Hu, not expecting such a strong reaction from the three Grandmasters.

If he had known, he definitely wouldn’t have brought out the Fourth Grade Spirit Tea publicly.

"The Fourth Grade Spirit Tea you fried has a certain effect on Grandmasters, making it a crucial resource; regardless of the difficulty in frying such tea, you should declare that the success rate is extremely low and requires additional conditions. In short, make it sound as challenging as possible to fry the tea, which will save you quite a bit of trouble!" Grandmaster Hu advised earnestly.

"I will follow Master’s instructions!" Li Shiming bowed and said.

He could feel the care from Grandmaster Hu; since becoming his disciple, Grandmaster Hu truly treated him as one of his own.

"Just be mindful of this matter, and submit small amounts of Fourth Grade Spirit Tea to me from time to time; I’ll secure the greatest benefit for you!" Grandmaster Hu nodded with a smile.

"Yes, Master!" Li Shiming had no objection; this is the best solution.

"Shizhen, as your master, I need to be concerned about your cultivation. Tell me about your cultivation techniques, and I’ll analyze your future cultivation matters based on your situation!" Grandmaster Hu switched the topic.

In the Cultivation World, the relationship between master and disciple is the closest, and once established, they are tightly connected.

Grandmaster Hu had no reservations and directly inquired about Li Shiming’s cultivation techniques, which are usually a cultivator’s most secret matter; however, for the master-disciple relationship, this need not be concealed.

"Master, I primarily cultivate ’Five Rhymes Qi Cultivation Technique’ and ’Yuqing Thunder Scripture’, my Body Refining Technique is the ’Taiqing Xuan Turtle Technique’, and my Spirit Technique is the ’Human Dao Reincarnation Technique’!" Li Shiming answered without concealment.

"’Five Rhymes Qi Cultivation Technique’ is the core technique of the Ancient Five Qi Sect. As I know, the inheritance of the Ancient Five Qi Sect has now split into five parts, respectively inherited by the Red Flame Sect, Blue Snow Sect, Green Wood Sect, Thick Earth Sect, and Xuanjin Sect, each mastering one lineage of the Five Qi Sect.

They truly surpassed the legacy, elevating the Five Elements Skills to the Divine Ability level, making them stand out uniquely in the cultivation world!" Grandmaster Hu, with vast knowledge, revealed the origins of the ’Five Rhymes Qi Cultivation Technique’, sharing quite a few secrets.

Li Shiming, despite recollecting many classics, heard such hidden matters for the first time.

Especially the five sects split from the Five Qi Sect, which had each elevated their respective Five Elements Skills to the Divine Ability level, giving him a glimpse of hope.

The ’Heavenly Human Technique’ requires cultivating five kinds of Divine Skills in the Five Elements to practice; having the ’Nanming Leaving Fire’ Divine Skill means he doesn’t need to worry about the Red Flame Sect’s Divine Skill, but he still wants to acquire the Divine Skills from the other four sects.

"Master, I’ve only heard of the Green Wood Sect and Xuanjin Sect; how come I’ve never heard of the other three sects?" Li Shiming asked puzzled.

In the database of his natal spiritual artifact IBMz15, he indeed found information only on the Green Wood Sect and Xuanjin Sect; there was nothing about the other three sects.

"The Green Wood Sect and Xuanjin Sect are on the Dongqi Continent, while the other sects are scattered across other continents; you don’t need to focus on these now. Accumulate Spiritual Power Pattern as soon as possible, and in ten years, if you really want to explore these sects, you can borrow the sect’s Flying Boat to visit!" Grandmaster Hu noticed his thoughts on the five sects and advised, fearing it might affect his cultivation.

Nacent Soul cultivators just starting out often make the mistake of being unaccustomed to cultivation.

During the Golden Core Stage, a single cultivation period could last only a few days; only long-term seclusion would take several months.

But upon reaching the Nascent Soul Stage, a single cultivation could require several months, and a session of secluded cultivation could last years to decades, which is normal.

Due to the change in time concepts that cultivators have yet to adapt to, situations arise where cultivators are entangled in trivial matters, affecting their cultivation.

Grandmaster Hu didn’t want Li Shiming’s cultivation to be affected; his potential at such a young age with advancement to the Nascent Soul Stage is immense and must not be wasted.

"Yes, Master!" Li Shiming hadn’t heard such words in a long time, and having the master’s concern felt really good.

"’Yuqing Thunder Scripture’ is the Yuqing Sect’s heirloom technique; I am unaware of how you obtained it. You must not disclose this technique to others, fortunately, Thunder Skill’s outward manifestations don’t differ much, which avoids causing trouble!" Grandmaster Hu continued to evaluate.

"Yuqing Sect?" Li Shiming once again felt his lack of knowledge.

"The Yuqing Sect isn’t simple; it’s a top sect on the West Yan Continent, with overall strength surpassing our own sect. If they find out you’re cultivating the ’Yuqing Thunder Scripture’ it would be very troublesome!" Grandmaster Hu said sternly.

Li Shiming had not expected the origin of ’Yuqing Thunder Scripture’ to be so profound.

He didn’t know how Han Xiao from the Heavenly Inquiry Sect obtained the ’Yuqing Thunder Scripture’; this matter became unknowable with Han Xiao’s downfall.

This opportunity and trouble belonging to Han Xiao fell upon him, who cultivates ’Yuqing Thunder Scripture’.

"Taiqing Xuan Turtle Technique, this Body Refinement Technique is an Inheritance Technique of Skywalk Trading Company; it’s considered a good Body Refinement Technique, as for the ’Human Dao Reincarnation Technique’, it’s unheard of, but Spirit techniques are rare, and based on your Spirit cultivation level, this technique should be considered top-notch!" Grandmaster Hu showed an expression of admiration at this point.

He had confirmed that his disciple had a humble background, not from any powerful force.

This was evident from the somewhat eclectic cultivation techniques he practiced, from various sects and forces.

But what was surprising to him was the high grade of the techniques Li Shiming cultivated.

’Five Rhymes Qi Cultivation Technique’, ’Yuqing Thunder Scripture’, these primary and supplementary techniques come from great sect heritages, even the slightly lesser ’Taiqing Xuan Turtle Technique’ is still above standard in Body Refining techniques.

"Shizhen, you don’t need to change your techniques; this is good news, but you’ll miss the chance to cultivate our sect’s Inheritance Techniques.

I’ll find some writings on the Five Elements and Thunder Skill for you; I have some research on the Five Elements myself and will hand them over once organized, hoping to enhance your understanding of the Five Elements.

In Thunder Skill, I can’t offer much help, but I will do my best to collect insights on Thunder Skills.

If you encounter problems in cultivation, talk to me; dealing with cultivation issues early in the Nascent Soul Early Stage will make your path smoother, allowing you to better realize your potential!" Grandmaster Hu continued.