I forge immortality with spiritual treasures.

Chapter 137 First Turn

In the blink of an eye, the sun began to set in the west, and the golden-red afterglow dyed half the sky with rosy hues, making the flowers in the mountains look incredibly beautiful.

Drinking in this setting certainly has a unique flavor.

Ying Chan spent half a day finally finishing the wine in his cup, and then Fu Xian gracefully arrived to pour him more wine.

Looking at the refilled wine, Ying Chan was happy, but also felt a pang of regret.

He was already a little tipsy after that glass of wine; if he kept drinking like that, he might really get drunk and pass out here.

Therefore, he had to spend more time refining each bite, but fortunately he could still concentrate and listen carefully to the conversation between the two masters.

At this moment, Qingyuanzi suddenly said, "Fellow Daoist, this old Daoist has a request to make."

"Ok?"

Lou Shenxiao was somewhat surprised. He put down his cup and said, "What kind of relationship do we have? Why don't you just speak frankly?"

Qingyuanzi stroked his short beard, pondered for a moment, and then said, "What do you think of my disciple, fellow Daoist?"

The disciple he spoke of was none other than that young Taoist.

From the beginning of the banquet, Xiao Dao stayed by his side. Unlike Ying Chan, he did not touch a drop of wine even though it was poured in front of him. He remained upright and straight, and when he heard this, he straightened his chest slightly, as if he wanted Lou Shenxiao to see him more clearly.

Lou Shenxiao glanced at Xiao Dao, then looked away, saying calmly, "At such a young age, you have already achieved considerable magical power, and your foundation seems quite commendable. Your talent and comprehension must be extraordinary."

"I should congratulate you on the arrival of your wonderful disciple."

Upon hearing this, the young Taoist priest's face seemed to glow with radiance, and he straightened his back even more.

Seeing this, Qingyuanzi shook his head and smiled, saying, "I will send him back to our sect to cultivate."

Ying Chan couldn't help but raise his eyes and take a closer look at the path.

He did know that the elders of the sect had the power to directly bring disciples or relatives into the sect for cultivation. Many of the sect's disciples came from such backgrounds, but most of them were not very accomplished.

It's not because of any kind of spoiled brat; it's simply because of the sect's rules that only those who join the sect through a Taoist academy can be taught the Five Books.

Therefore, even if someone is a disciple or relative of an elder, if they have talent, they are usually first sent to a Taoist academy for cultivation, rather than being directly introduced into the sect.

However, judging from the glittering light of this small Taoist path, while it may not be particularly outstanding, it doesn't seem like it's worthless either.

There must be another reason why I didn't join the sect through a Taoist academy.

Ying Chan didn't think much of it, picked up his cup again, and took a small sip of wine.

Upon hearing this, Lou Shenxiao simply said, "Our sect has a history of ten thousand years, with a rich and illustrious heritage. It is certainly a good thing to be able to return to our sect to cultivate."

"Yes."

Qingyuanzi sighed, "Back then, I longed to join our sect, but unfortunately I was always one step short and failed to cultivate the Profound Light within the ten-year period."

"Fortunately, another opportunity arose later, allowing me to rise above the clouds after leaving the academy, cultivate the Golden Core, and return to the main sect as a member of a separate lineage..."

Ying Chan was slightly surprised.

It turns out that although this Master Qingyuan came from a Taoist academy, he had other opportunities to achieve success and probably learned other Taoist methods. However, he did not establish his own sect but chose to return to the main sect as a member of a different lineage.

No wonder he is an elder of this sect, yet his Daoist temple is not in the Immortal Abode.

"That's enough, what's past is past."

At this moment, Qingyuanzi shook his head: "I was just reminiscing for a moment, please don't be offended, fellow Daoist. Let's get back to my disciple." "Jianxuan's physique is suitable for thunder magic, and he is also very interested in thunder magic. Unfortunately, this old Daoist is not proficient in this art, so it is difficult to teach him."

He said to Lou Shenxiao, "I know that you are learned, and thunder magic is one of your strengths. You can be a master of this art."

"After Jianxuan returns to his sect, could you please offer some guidance?"

Lou Shenxiao frowned.

This matter is actually quite simple. It's just a matter of instructing a mere Xuan Guang cultivator. It won't take much of his effort. In fact, if he agrees but only tries to fool him, Qing Yuanzi will have nothing to say.

However, given his personality, if he really agreed, he wouldn't just let it go unpunished.

However, Lou Shenxiao was quite strict in teaching his disciples. It was understandable that Qingyuanzi's personality might not suit his tastes, since he wasn't really taking him on as a disciple.

But if the teaching is incredibly stupid, and even the simplest changes are broken down into thousands of words, wouldn't that be frustrating and exhausting?
He was a straightforward person, and upon thinking of this, he immediately said, "It's not difficult to offer guidance."

"However, I need to test your disciple. If he fails, I cannot give you face."

Qingyuanzi readily agreed, smiling as he said, "That would be perfect."

Upon hearing this, the young Taoist priest, Jianxuan, immediately stood up, cupped his hands in a respectful but not arrogant manner, and said, "Jianxuan is willing to be tested by my senior uncle."

"Alright." Lou Shenxiao was somewhat satisfied with the result. After a moment's thought, he said, "Since that's the case, I will teach you a technique. If you can grasp the basics within three hours, I will agree to teach you the Thunder Technique."

As he spoke, he recited a method for manipulating lightning.

This method is extremely complex, and contains many profound secrets that only advanced thunder magic can involve. He recited it quickly and urgently. After listening, Jianxuan couldn't help but sweat a few drops on his forehead. He went over it in his mind again and again, not daring to say a word more.

Lou Shenxiao was not surprised to see this. He suddenly turned around and glanced at Ying Chan, asking, "Boy, have you remembered this?"

Ying Chan was slightly taken aback.

Lou Shenxiao did not hide the method from him, so he naturally remembered it well. Upon hearing this, he dared not be insincere and said, "This disciple has remembered it."

"Alright," Lou Shenxiao said, "If you can grasp the basics within three hours, I won't consider it stealing your knowledge."

Ying Chan's spirits lifted, realizing that Lou Shenxiao hadn't been hiding anything from him; it was indeed a predestined opportunity for him. If he had turned a deaf ear, he would have truly missed it.

Upon hearing this, he quickly recalled the Dharma teachings and carefully reviewed them from beginning to end, but couldn't help but ask, "May I ask, Uncle-Master?"

"How can one be considered to have grasped the basics?"

Lou Shenxiao glanced sideways: "If you had listened carefully just now, you would know that this method should have twelve turns."

"Yes." Ying Chan honestly agreed, and then Lou Shenxiao said, "Being able to use 'One Turn' means you have grasped the basics."

"First turn?"

Ying Chan remained silent for a moment, then suddenly raised his hand and pointed. A bolt of lightning appeared, like a toad sticking out its tongue, striking empty air before retracting back to his fingertip.

Between these two movements, the lightning seemed to gather its power, and then it slashed into the sky again, creating a thunderous roar that shook the entire valley.

"Ok?"

Lou Shenxiao let out a soft exclamation, Qingyuanzi stroked his short beard, and his eyes also showed a strange look. Xiaodao Jianxuan heard the thunder and couldn't help but raise his head to look over, his expression blank.

Upon seeing this, Ying Chan suddenly awoke.

Although he had already mastered the basics in a short time, this was really not his style.

Having drunk quite a bit today, I was already a little tipsy when I heard Lou Shenxiao's words. So I subconsciously put the method I had just figured out to my fingertips to try it out!
(End of this chapter)