A New Master
Whoosh! Whoosh!
Although Shi Li knew the details of the techniques he chose, he could not help but look at the techniques one more time as he continued to dart towards his father's room, wanting to make sure that the techniques he chose screamed the phrase 'Light yet Firm.'
Picking up one of the two books he grabbed from the clan library from the insides of his robe, Shi Li stared at the cover of the cultivation technique named [Soaring Jade Spirit Bone Art], quite mesmerized at the complementing colors of green that covered the whole book and the intricate silver borders at the sides. The name of the technique was written in an elegant manner, giving Shi Li the feeling that he was one with the wind while being immovable at the same time.
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[Soaring Jade Spirit Bone Art]
[Grade]: Peak Mortal
[Power Increase]: 80 ren
An internal cultivation technique made for those of the Martial Adept level to temper their soul body's bones and marrow to an extreme balance of hardness and lightness. If the cultivator has cultivated an internal cultivation technique of the Martial Novice level that is related to either hardness or lightness before cultivating this technique, both technique would complement each other, resulting in greater strength. Once the cultivator has reached the peak of the 3rd level of this technique, the cultivator could move like the wind, as well as summon the powerful Soaring Jade Marrow Inner Force, focusing on the element of lightness.
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Although Shi Li could not say whether Soaring Jade Marrow Inner Force was strong or not, the fact that the technique he chose was of Peak Mortal grade, then he could rest assured that the quality of his bones and inner force would definitely not be lacking. He then placed this technique back into the insides of his robes, grabbing the second technique he grabbed from the clan library as he brought it to light.
The book's cover design was not that different from the [Soaring Jade Spirit Bone Art], but when the internal technique exuded a feeling of elegance where it hid the sharpness of metal and fierceness and speed of wind, then the current book he held had no elegance whatsoever, being straight to the point as it radiated an aura of ferocity and sharpness, which could also be seen in the way the title of the technique was written.
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[Tempest Jewel Marrow Manual]
[Grade]: Peak Mortal
[Power Increase]: 80 ren
An external cultivation technique made for those of the Martial Adept level to temper their body's bones and marrow, pursuing the extreme balance of hardness and lightness that hid extreme sharpness and ferocity. If the cultivator has a cultivated an external cultivation technique of the Martial Novice level that pursued hardness or lightness, one would feel the two techniques complement each other, resulting in greater strength. Once one has reached the peak of the 3rd level of this technique, one's bones and marrow become extremely solid yet light at the same time, allowing one to exert with great power and speed, as well as having access to Tempest Jewel Marrow Inner Force, focusing on the element of fierceness.
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Coincidentally, just as Shi Li was finished reading the description of the external cultivation technique he chose, he was already in front of the doors that led to his father's room.
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Shi clan, Shi Xingwan's room.
Knock. Knock. Knock.
Hearing knocks on his door at this time of day, Shi Xingwan, who was still planning on what to do with the Seal Breaker Pill problem, was abruptly stopped midway in his worrying, asking, "Who is it?"
"It's me, Father." On the other side, Shi Li's voice could be heard. "You told me to come back to your room to show you the techniques I chose, as well as talk about the Shi Trial Tower, right?"
Rather than being happy to see his son again, he could not help but furrow his brows as he pinched the bridge of his nose for a bit before calming down. He took a few deep breaths as he said, "That's right. I almost forgot. Come in."
Creak…
As usual, Shi Li opened the door, closed it, and grabbed a nearby chair before placing it on the opposite side of his father's desk before sitting down. Before he sat down this time, he retrieved the two cultivation techniques from the insides of his robe, placing them on the desk for his father to see.
Thud. Thud.
"Father, these are the two techniques I've chosen to cultivate at the Martial Adept stage. They complement my previous cultivation techniques so I'm sure to become stronger once I reach the peak of the Martial Adept stage," Shi Li started talking, seeing that his father was looking at him.
Hearing the words that came out from his son's mouth, Shi Xingwan picked both books up and looked at it for a bit before nodding. "[Soaring Jade Spirit Bone Art] and [Tempest Jewel Marrow Manual], quite good techniques. I won't worry about you cultivating these techniques since you came out fine after cultivating those previous techniques."
Nodding as a response, Shi Li then retrieved the two books on the desk back and placed them inside his robe again. He then took a deep breath before asking, "So Father, what do you want to talk about with me regarding the Shi Trial Tower?"
Shi Xingwan leaned back on his chair, letting out a soft sigh as he tried to recall what he was going to say. After a bit, he leaned forward, looking at Shi Li and replying, "You do know about the Tri-clan Tournament, right? The tournament that's coming up in less than 2 months?"
"Yes," Shi Li nodded. "Does the Shi Trial Tower have something to do with this?"
"Not at all, it's just that we want to prepare you for the tournament, in order to shock the Huang clan members off their shocks, delaying their possible attack on our clan," Shi Xingwan could not help but say this with a frown. "I'm sorry that we're using you as a pawn in this. It's just that…"
"Say no more, Father. I understand," Shi Li could not help but sigh. Though he did somewhat forget about this thing after breaking through to the Martial Adept stage, thanks to his father's words, he now recalled the reason why he was joining the Tri-clan Tournament in the first place. "So when am I going to enter the Shi Trial Tower?"
"Around two weeks from now," Shi Xingwan replied. "That would basically give you one month of time to digest your experiences from the tower. Anyways, to increase your chances of clearing more levels of the tower, I've decided to choose a Master for you, and I'm sure you won't have any complaints as to who it is."
"Who's going to be the Elder that teaches me, then?" Shi Li could not help but ask. Knowing his father very well, it would definitely be someone who wouldn't have a conflicting personality with him.
"Elder Yan," Shi Xingwan replied. After hearing this name come out of his father's mouth, Shi Li could not help but have his mouth agape as he shook his head back and forth to recover from the shock he felt. "E-Elder Yan? The strongest member of the clan?"
"Do you have any problems with that?" Shi Xingwan looked at his son with a serious face. If his son would not agree with this choice, then he did not know how to face this elder from then onwards.
Indeed, unbeknownst to Shi Li, Elder Yan offered himself to teach Shi Li his techniques in order to increase his chances of clearing more levels of the tower. Not only that, after the two of them talked in private about some matters, Shi Xingwan was more certain that Elder Yan was the most befitting master for Shi Li.
From the strength Elder Yan had shown, as well as the mysterious aura around him, how could Shi Li deny? With a shake of his head, Shi Li responded, "I don't have any problems with that at all. In fact, I want to learn from him at this instant!" After answering, a slight smile crept up his face.
Hearing that his son had no problems with it, Shi Xingwan could not help but smile as well before chuckling. "Well then, that makes me happy. But you can't meet with Elder Yan right now."
"Eh? Why?" Shi Li was confused as to why Shi Xingwan was barring him from meeting Elder Yan at this instant. But that confusion was then cleared up by his father's next move.
Shi Xingwan stood up from his seat and walked towards the door to open it, before turning around to look at Shi Li, who was looking at him. He then opened his mouth to chuckle and say, "I'm going to the Red Dawn Pavilion to buy a few Seal Breaker Pills. Don't you want to accompany this father of yours?"
It took a while for Shi Li to process his father's request. But ultimately, he stood up from the chair he sat on and dashed towards his father with a beaming smile on his face. Not long after, he answered his father's question.
"Let's go!"