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Chapter 59: Choosing a Cultivation Technique
Chapter 59: Choosing a Cultivation Technique
Mo Hua ultimately didn't select a cultivation technique. As the group parted ways, there was a hint of dejection in Mo Hua's departing figure.
Bai Zixi witnessed this and suddenly spoke up, "I'll ask Xue to bring you some spiritual treasures."
Mo Hua was slightly taken aback. He hadn't expected that Bai Zixi, usually aloof, would be so kind-hearted. He couldn't help but smile, but he still declined, "There's no need. Cultivation is a lifelong endeavor, and I can't rely on others forever. Besides, it's not right to accept something without earning it."
Bai Zixi's expression remained indifferent, making it hard to tell if he was pleased or not.
Mo Hua added sincerely, "Thank you, though."
He was always grateful for others' kindness.
After the others left, Zhuang, who had been lounging in a deck chair soaking up the sun from morning till night, finally got up and made his way to a secluded study that was a bit dusty. He muttered to himself, "Kui sure is lazy. How long has it been since this study was cleaned?"
Out of thin air, Kui's figure appeared behind him, "If it's not going to be used, what difference does it make whether it's clean or not?"
"How many times have I told you not to appear and disappear like a ghost? You're making this place feel eerie." Zhuang complained as he rummaged through the study, flipping through various books and jade slips, adding to the mess that was already there.
"What are you looking for?" Kui asked.
"I'm looking for a few cultivation techniques." Zhuang replied nonchalantly.
"For Mo Hua?"
"Yes."
"You've never been this concerned about your disciples before." Kui's tone was flat, but there was a hint of sarcasm in his voice.
Zhuang selected a few jade slips and spread them out on the table. He sat down leisurely and began to browse through them one by one. "Back then, I was solely focused on the path of cultivation, and my pride got the better of me. Now that time has passed and my connection to the path is severed, I naturally have more time to spare on trivial matters."
Kui fell silent, and the room became quiet.
After a moment, Zhuang couldn't help but speak up, "Say something once in a while. Otherwise, this place really does feel eerie."
Kui replied coldly, "What do you want me to say?"
Zhuang thought for a moment and said, "What cultivation technique do you think would be suitable for Mo Hua?"
"It's best not to choose any."
"Why not?"
"If you don't interfere, you won't be entangled in cause and effect. Mo Hua will also have fewer troubles."
Zhuang shook his head, "I don't believe in cause and effect. Even if it exists in this world, it's not something we can avoid by hiding. Perhaps by coming to Li Zhou and accepting Mo Hua as my apprentice, I've already set the wheels of destiny in motion. Once heaven's will is in motion, it can't be changed."
Zhuang felt a bit superstitious after saying this and mocked himself, "When one loses their dedication to the path, their mentality ages. I sound just like those old fellows at Tian Quan Pavilion who love to play with words."
Kui said indifferently, "I am one of those old fellows at Tian Quan Pavilion."
Zhuang gave a slight embarrassed smile, "You're still a bit different." He then changed the subject and asked, "What about the Two Extremes Technique?"
"Too abstruse."
"How about the Five Phases Generative Cycles Technique?"
"His meridians can't handle it."
"Then what about the Dao Xuan Manual?"
"He'll be hunted down by the Dao Xuan Sect."
...
Zhuang spent a long time browsing but was rejected by Kui for each of his choices. Eventually, he asked, "Do you have any cultivation techniques that might be suitable?"
"The techniques I have aren't suitable either."
Zhuang sighed, "Having a mediocre spiritual root is really troublesome. If only Mo Hua had a high-grade spiritual root; it would be much easier to choose a technique. Back when I was choosing a cultivation technique, I just picked the best one without any fuss."
Kui silently rolled his eyes.
"It needs to be unique, a lower-middle grade, suitable for a five-elemental spiritual root, and the required spiritual objects can't be too precious..." Zhuang muttered to himself.
"The requirement for it to be unique is unnecessary..." Kui said.
Zhuang shook his head, "No, as my disciple, it must be unique."
"He's only a registered disciple, not a personal disciple who has formally bowed and served tea."
"Can't you remember any of the good things I've said?" Zhuang frowned in displeasure.
"Back when you were at the peak of your power, your words were far from kind," Kui retorted.
Zhuang's expression turned slightly sullen, and he quickly changed the subject. "Let's get back to the important matter at hand—choosing a cultivation technique."
With that, Zhuang began rummaging through the room once more, setting aside the techniques he deemed suitable while discarding the rest.
Kui silently followed behind, tidying up after Zhuang's mess. Occasionally, he would hand over a jade slip or two, which Zhuang would glance at with a hint of disdain before setting it aside. However, he couldn't help but mutter,
"Your taste in choosing cultivation techniques is still so mundane..."
The next day, Mo Hua spent the entire day drawing formations. As evening fell and he was about to head home, he saw Master Zhuang waving at him from the bamboo pavilion.
Mo Hua approached, greeted him, and asked, "Master, do you have something to instruct me on?"
Zhuang placed a large pile of jade slips and books, a mix of the elegant and the exquisite, in front of Mo Hua. "Take your pick."
Mo Hua's eyes widened in surprise. "Master..."
"Since you call me master, I can't possibly treat you unfairly," Zhuang explained. "Choosing a cultivation technique is but a simple matter."
Mo Hua thought of Master Zhuang's usual lazy demeanor, lounging in his chair all day, and his heart warmed as he looked at the pile of carefully selected cultivation techniques before him. He stood up and respectfully bowed once more.
"Choose one yourself. I'll continue my meditation," Zhuang waved his hand and reclined in his chair, closing his eyes to rest.
Mo Hua carefully examined the pile of cultivation techniques, mindful not to disturb Master Zhuang. He softly flipped through the options, his eyes gleaming with anticipation.
The Spirit Transformation Technique, The Way of Sitting and Cultivating, The Canon of Yin and Yang, The Immortal Journey Divine Art...
The names of these techniques were enigmatic, and their effects were extraordinary. Some enhanced spiritual power, others allowed for the simultaneous cultivation of the spiritual body, and a few even promised to reduce bottlenecks during cultivation. The lowest-level technique among them could cultivate thirty cycles of spiritual power, and Mo Hua recognized more than half of the required spiritual objects by name.
The fact that he, at his current beginner stage of Qi Refining, recognized these spiritual objects meant that even if they were rare, they were not the type that was exorbitantly priced or incredibly rare.
It was clear that Master Zhuang had put considerable thought into selecting these techniques.
Mo Hua silently acknowledged this gesture of goodwill and focused on choosing a technique.
First, he looked for the cheapest option, requiring the fewest spiritual objects. Then he searched for techniques that could cultivate the most cycles of spiritual power. Next, he considered the most suitable attributes, followed by the most practical effects...
After much deliberation, Mo Hua selected a few relatively suitable techniques but soon fell into another dilemma.
While the chosen techniques required the fewest spiritual objects, it didn't mean they needed none at all. In fact, when calculated, he would still need over a thousand spirit stones to acquire the necessary resources.
Compared to some of the techniques he had seen, which required tens of thousands of spirit stones worth of resources, a few thousand was indeed the cheapest option.
However, Mo Hua suddenly realized that even a few thousand spirit stones were far beyond what he could afford.
He fell into a slight panic.
Then, he stumbled upon a rough, ancient-looking jade slip that stood out from the rest with its crude appearance.
He picked it up, and the words Heavenly Transformation Technique appeared in his mind, along with an ancient-looking trio of large characters. As he continued to browse, he noticed something peculiar—the description of this technique seemed to be missing something.
After a moment of thought, he realized that this jade slip lacked any mention of the required spiritual objects.
Could this mean that cultivating this technique would not require any additional spiritual objects?
The idea excited Mo Hua, stirring his young heart.
(End of Chapter)
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