I can identify everything, but this is an upgraded version of identification.

"Master, Happy New Year..."

After resting in the cave for a day, Su Changming went to Zizhu Peak to pay his respects to He Chongguang.

At this moment, He Chongguang sat cross-legged on a futon beside the incense burner in the main hall, just as he always did.

Just as he had expected, his master was also a lonely man, and could only stay at Zizhu Peak during the New Year.

But perhaps this is the norm for cultivators.

With a lifespan of hundreds of years, a single seclusion can last for several years, so ordinary festivals are no longer important to them.

"Aren't you going back to the Su family home for the New Year?"

He Chongguang glanced around slightly, without raising his head, and said.

"The Su family is far away, and I have no relatives in the Su family. Although I have achieved success in cultivation, I don't know what the point of going back is."

Su Changming replied.

"Then what brings you down the mountain?"

He Chongguang nodded, and then said.

"Does Master know that his disciple has descended the mountain?"

Su Changming asked in confusion.

"That's natural. Otherwise, why do you think I emphasized that you should wear the disciple token? This token can not only be used to accept missions and store contribution points, but it can also sense the location of the disciple. In times of danger, it can also be transformed into a protective talisman to withstand an attack from a late Foundation Establishment cultivator."

He Chongguang said casually.

"This token is actually that useful?"

Su Changming was somewhat surprised.

He always thought it was just a symbol of status, something that would just gather dust in his storage bag.

"So, you couldn't stand the loneliness and went down the mountain to play for a few days?"

He Chongguang asked.

He was not surprised at all by Su Changming's behavior.

Looking back a thousand years, "he" was also a young man who had just begun his cultivation journey. During festivals, he would leave the Liuyun Sect and go to the nearest city, Baicheng, to experience the mortal world.

"Yes and no. One of my servants went down the mountain for the New Year. I've been having some trouble lately and had nothing to do, so I went to visit him."

Su Changming spoke up.

"Did he come up the mountain with you?"

He Chongguang asked casually.

"She said she couldn't sever her ties to the mortal world, so I've allowed her to return home."

Su Changming said calmly.

"Um……"

He Chongguang nodded.

The two remained silent.

"Let me test your recent progress."

He Chongguang, feeling restless, immediately summoned his magic sword, posing as if to fight Su Changming.

Su Changming looked helpless.

Then he began to spar with He Chongguang using swordsmanship.

Su Changming had to show a slight improvement in his swordsmanship before being defeated by He Chongguang in a few moves.

Let him continue to teach me diligently.

Seeing that Su Changming seemed to have grasped something.

He Chongguang nodded in satisfaction.

He gestured for Su Changming to process this first, and to come find him again in a few days.

Su Changming naturally wouldn't refuse.

Time passed day by day, and in the blink of an eye, the Spring Festival was over.

"Master, I have understood."

Su Changming said respectfully to He Chongguang.

"Hmm...not bad. If you can grasp this point, you're not far from achieving sword intent."

He Chongguang nodded.

"Master, today is the day the Second Elder told me to begin my apprenticeship, so I will not accompany you."

Su Changming cupped his hands in a respectful gesture.

"Go ahead. Xiao Sanhong's alchemy skills are quite good. Since he values ​​you, you must also have some talent in alchemy."

The Way of Alchemy is a great path; mastering alchemy ensures that even in times of hardship, one will never lack resources for cultivation.

He Chongguang nodded and said casually.

Without a word, a surge of powerful spiritual energy flung Su Changming out of the main hall.

Sweeped away by this "vast and boundless" spiritual energy, Su Changming was not injured, but he looked puzzled.

Why is it that his cultivation level is increasing day by day, but he feels that he is not keeping up with his master's progress at all?

How can Foundation Establishment cultivators progress so quickly?

Faster than even the Qi Refining cultivators who are cheating?

Or perhaps the spiritual power of a Foundation Establishment cultivator is too immense for him to perceive even slightly.

Su Changming shook his head, deciding not to think about it anymore.

"Is Xiao Sanhong the Second Elder's name?"

Su Changming wanted to confirm, but he didn't dare to actually ask Master Chiguang.

The other party is a powerful figure at the Yuan Dan realm.

If Master is only at the Foundation Establishment stage, why does he dare to address the Second Elder by his given name?

Master didn't seem to have much respect for the sect leader.

Could it be that Master is truly, as Luo Xinyun said, the reincarnation of the Supreme Elder?

If that were the case, Su Changming would be much more at ease.

Because a cultivator can only possess another body once in their lifetime, even so, the chance of success is extremely slim.

Not only will they face endless tribulations, but after being possessed, they will also be targeted by heaven and earth, meaning they will be unlucky wherever they go.

Could this be the reason why Master spends all his time on Purple Bamboo Peak?

Su Changming shook his head violently.

Since consuming the True Herb, this thought has been growing stronger.

While this kind of thinking is good for understanding the Dharma, it can easily lead to overthinking in daily life.

With his current mental state, although it wouldn't be too mentally taxing, it would still affect the efficiency of his cultivation.

Is there any magic potion that can concentrate one's thoughts?

When that fellow Daoist Han made the transaction, he said that this herb was a spiritual herb that could calm the mind.

However, after the upgrade, although his comprehension greatly improved, he also started having more random thoughts.

"To see one's true self, to understand one's true nature—could it be that I'm just this kind of person who easily overthinks things?"

Su Changming thought about it carefully.

It turns out that's really the case.

I have a severe case of paranoia.

"Well, sometimes it's not a bad thing to think things through."

Su Changming gradually convinced himself.

Thinking as he walked, Su Changming soon arrived at Honglu Peak.

Honglu Peak was as hot as ever.

Fortunately, Su Changming had already mastered the Nine Flames Technique by this time.

The wisps of fire clinging to his body were quickly absorbed by the Nine Flames Technique.

The Nine Flames Technique can absorb spiritual fire to accelerate cultivation, and it also has a certain ability to restrain similar fire-attribute spells.

However, if the flames are too strong, they are difficult to control.

Fortunately, although the earth fire of Honglu Peak was raging, it was restrained by the great formation, and Su Changming's Nine Flames Technique could easily absorb it.

"here……"

As soon as Su Changming entered Honglu Peak, he heard the voice transmission of the Crimson Light Master.

Guided by the other party, Su Changming arrived at the alchemy hall.

At this moment, the other party manipulated the giant alchemy furnace, which was three or four meters high, and slowly fed in the medicinal herbs.

The underground fire sometimes soared like a dragon, and sometimes lay aground like a dragon.

Under the manipulation of the Red Light Master, the size changed.

As a faint medicinal fragrance wafted out, Master Chiguang slammed his hand on the alchemy furnace, and several pure white pills flew out.

"If the pill is made into a sacred grade, it will not leak a trace of its fragrance and can be preserved for ten thousand years. Unfortunately, I have only heard of such pills in ancient books. Being able to refine a pill with pill patterns is already my limit."

"Return the earth fire, and the alchemy furnace will fall silent," said the Crimson Light Master calmly.

Upon hearing this, Su Changming nodded, seemingly both confused and impressed.

"This pill is called the Breakthrough Pill. It can help cultivators in the late stage of Qi Refining break through to the next realm. I have made four Breakthrough Pills with two strands of pill patterns. The pill toxins have been completely removed. You may take them."

Five pills were produced from one batch of pills, four of which were given to Su Changming by the Crimson Light Venerable.

Faced with such a generous and affordable master, anyone would respectfully address him as "Master."

Su Changming was no exception.

He respectfully said, "Thank you, Master."