Chapter 133: Please Teach Me the Martial Arts Technique

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(The previous chapter was too obscure, and it seems some readers misunderstood, so I've revised it.

In the past, when I read books, there were no chapter comments, and I also liked to wait until they were 'fat' before reading, so I didn't pay much attention to many things. It was only after I started writing that I discovered many issues.

Some foreshadowing isn't necessary; it doesn't help the plot and can even mislead readers who are following the updates. Sometimes, putting a sentence in the next chapter can make it seem overly mysterious. It's better to write things clearly.

Writing is indeed a technical skill; many pitfalls are only known after falling into them. I'm still a beginner, so I'll try my best to correct my shortcomings.)

What was even more terrifying was the damage to his foundation, which would also affect his future breakthroughs. Qin Sang's hope of forming a Core was already very slim. If he wanted to attempt Core Formation, he had to seize every opportunity to increase his chances, eliminate any unfavorable factors, and first find a way to restore his foundation.

However, from what Sect Master Yu and the cultivator surnamed Gong implied, restoring his foundation would be very difficult.

Qin Sang had remained in seclusion in his cave abode for ten days, only then managing to stabilize his cultivation and recuperate his body.

However, he couldn't cultivate for the time being.

The "Profound Feminine Jade Cauldron True Scripture" couldn't serve as his fundamental cultivation technique. He didn't yet have a Foundation Building stage cultivation method and would have to wait until he went to the Sect Master's Peak to exchange his jade slip before being eligible to choose one from Treasure Pagoda Peak.

Yet, he knew nothing about Foundation Building cultivation; he didn't know which techniques were good or bad, let alone which one suited his 'waste' talent.

The choice of cultivation technique was extremely important for a cultivator. If one could choose a suitable technique, cultivation would be twice as effective with half the effort, progress would be smooth, and there would be more possibilities in the future.

But previously, he was just a minor Qi Refining cultivator, and among Foundation Building cultivators, he only knew Uncle Wen. Having suddenly succeeded in Foundation Building, he hadn't had any opportunity to learn about these matters.

He now had two paths: one was to seek guidance from other Foundation Building cultivators, and the second was to hope to be accepted as a personal disciple by a Core Formation Grandmaster of the sect.

Receiving guidance from a Core Formation Grandmaster would be ideal, as it would save him many detours. However, his talent was inherently very poor, and now his Qi Sea had shrunk by 10%. Even without this setback, no Core Formation Grandmaster would be so blind as to take an interest in him, right?

Qin Sang secretly smiled bitterly, realizing that even after successfully reaching Foundation Building, his path ahead remained rough and full of thorns.

After completely refining the medicinal effects of the Nine Yang Pill, Qin Sang left his cave abode.

For ten days, Shaohua Mountain seemed to have forgotten him; no one paid him any attention.

Qin Sang pondered for a moment, then activated his Flying Shuttle.

Naturally, the first place he had to go was the Sect Master's Peak to exchange his jade slip. Arriving at the main hall, he learned from a Daoist child that Sect Master Yu was not currently in the sect.

Qin Sang waited for a while, but Sect Master Yu still didn't return. After some thought, he flew to the Daoist Peak.

He skillfully descended his spiritual light. Just as he arrived in front of the wooden hall, he saw several youths walking out, chatting and laughing. They were all Qi Refining cultivators, and Qin Sang recognized them all.

Whenever Uncle Wen lectured, he would return from Earth Sink Cave to listen to the Dao. While he didn't have many close friends among his fellow disciples, he was at least familiar with everyone.

Among these individuals, one youth named Qian Yuanzhu had even discussed the Cloud Escape technique with Qin Sang.

Suddenly seeing Qin Sang, Qian Yuanzhu's eyes lit up. He raised his hand and greeted, "Hey! Junior Brother Qin..."

Just as he spoke, Qian Yuanzhu was abruptly pulled hard by the youth next to him.

The youth bowed meticulously towards Qin Sang and respectfully said, "Disciple Zhou Yan greets Martial Uncle Qin."

The others did the same.

Qian Yuanzhu was stunned. He then realized that Qin Sang was already a Foundation Building cultivator. The person he could previously treat as an equal was now on a completely different level.

His lips twitched, and he bowed with a hint of panic in his voice, saying, "Disciple was impolite just now and offended Martial Uncle Qin. Please forgive me, Martial Uncle."

Of course, Qin Sang wouldn't care about such a small matter, so he casually said, "Brother Qian, why be so formal between us?"

Qian Yuanzhu, however, grew even more flustered, repeatedly saying, "Disciple wouldn't dare."

Only then did Qin Sang suddenly realize his status had changed. An insurmountable chasm now existed between them. Unless Qian Yuanzhu could break through to the Foundation Building stage, the two people who were once familiar would gradually drift apart, with no possibility of returning to their past relationship.

In the cultivation world, power was supreme, and ranks were rigid.

Qin Sang sighed inwardly and stopped bothering with further pleasantries. When his tone became cooler, Qian Yuanzhu and the others looked much more relaxed than before, and after bidding farewell, they quickly left.

Only after their figures disappeared did Qin Sang turn and walk into the wooden hall. Fortunately, he didn't encounter Zhuang Yan there.

In Shaohua Mountain, Zhuang Yan was Qin Sang's closest friend. Qin Sang's opportunity to trade his life for Foundation Building success was also thanks to Zhuang Yan's timely information. If Zhuang Yan were to adopt the same deferential attitude as Qian Yuanzhu and the others, Qin Sang wouldn't be happy at all.

"Congratulations on reaching Foundation Building, Junior Brother Qin!"

He was previously called Uncle Wen, but now should be called Senior Brother Wen. He seemed unsurprised by Qin Sang's breakthrough. Upon seeing him enter, he immediately stood up with a beaming smile to congratulate him.

"I never imagined Junior Brother Qin's willpower to be so tenacious! Not only did you pass through the Treasure Gourd Illusion, but you also gained the approval of Martial Uncle Ma Wu. I am ashamed; I only stayed in the illusion for a few hours and almost suffered qi deviation. I'm far from Junior Brother Qin's level!"

Qin Sang was slightly taken aback by Senior Brother Wen's somewhat fawning tone towards him, then immediately understood.

Apart from Sect Master Yu and the other six individuals who passed through the Treasure Gourd Illusion, everyone else was unaware of the truth and genuinely believed he had become True Master Ma Wu's dual cultivation partner.

This matter had probably spread throughout Shaohua Mountain by now. No wonder Qian Yuanzhu's companions had looked at him strangely earlier.

He knew his own situation.

Qin Sang knew in his heart that he had no backing whatsoever; it was merely a transaction. Even Immortal Chenyan wouldn't care about the life or death of a 'medicine dreg'.

But he wouldn't be so foolish as to reveal the truth. Firstly, he dared not leak the secret. Secondly, by leveraging True Master Ma Wu's prestige (like a fox borrowing a tiger's might), as long as he didn't act brazenly and knew when to stop, he could gain many hidden benefits without needing to explicitly state anything.

He had originally intended to ask Senior Brother Wen for advice on cultivation techniques, but that was no longer feasible.

Qin Sang and Senior Brother Wen chatted over tea for a while, then he said, "Senior Brother Wen, I just went to the Sect Master's Peak, but Sect Master Yu wasn't in the sect. I haven't exchanged my jade slip yet, and my waist token is still from my Qi Refining days. I wonder if the senior brothers at Treasure Pagoda Peak can accommodate me?"

Senior Brother Wen grandly replied, "What's difficult about that? If Junior Brother Qin is worried, just take my waist token for now; they certainly wouldn't dare make things difficult for you."

Taking the waist token, Qin Sang went to Treasure Pagoda Peak, heading first to the grand hall that housed external cultivation texts like alchemy, artifact forging, formations, and talismans.

The cultivator guarding the hall, surnamed Zhang, was dozing in a chair, with tea set out on the table. He appeared quite old, likely having given up on the immortal path to be so lethargic.

"Qin Sang greets Senior Brother Zhang," Qin Sang bowed.

Senior Brother Zhang stretched, opening his cloudy eyes. He seemed displeased at being woken from a pleasant dream, but after Qin Sang introduced himself, Senior Brother Zhang suddenly startled, leaned forward, and scrutinized Qin Sang. "Which Qin Sang are you?"

Qin Sang chuckled, "As far as I know, there should only be one Qin Sang in Shaohua Mountain, right? Has Senior Brother Zhang seen another Qin Sang?"

"No, no..."

Senior Brother Zhang repeatedly waved his hand, stood up, and enthusiastically said, "I must have been sleepy, Senior Brother. Please don't mind me, Junior Brother Qin. May I ask why Junior Brother Qin has graced us with his presence here?"

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