Chapter 24: Learning a New Cultivation Technique

Early the next morning, Wang Xuanwu took thousands of Spirit Stones from Li Taixing and tossed three copies of Cultivation Techniques to him.

They were "Short Steps," "Breeze Duster," and "Seven Injuries." After that, Wang Xuanwu left.

"Don't worry, disciple, I'll buy some good things for you, Master."

Li Taixing looked at the three Cultivation Techniques in his hand, reflecting on what Wang Xuanwu said before leaving. In his mind, Li Taixing thought, 'Yeah right, trust you!'

All Wang Xuanwu seemed to do was swindle him.

"System, I want to learn these three Cultivation Techniques."

[Detected Cultivation Techniques: "Short Steps to Inches," "Breeze Duster," "Seven Injuries Boxing." Opening tens of billions of times cultivation growth.]

[Ding! "Short Steps to Inches" is transformed into a teleportation ability. You can instantly move to any location and ignore the laws of space. The specific distance depends on the strength of the host.]

[Ding! "Breeze Duster" does not meet the requirements and will be eliminated automatically. The host already controls the ability to fly, so this Cultivation Technique is not needed.]

[Ding! "Seven Injuries Boxing" improves the damage effect. Each punch delivers seven blows, with each blow stacking the damage of the previous one. An additional defense-ignoring effect has been added.]

Hearing the system's notifications, Li Taixing quickly learned the techniques. At the same time, he felt a noticeable improvement in his strength.

However, while he felt stronger, he wasn't entirely sure just how powerful he had become.

"System, open the properties panel." As soon as Li Taixing spoke, a transparent screen appeared in front of him, with rows of information displayed:

Host: Li Taixing

Gender: Male

Age: 18

Realm: Martial Dao Grand Great Master Realm

Identity: Xuantian Sect, Five Elder's direct disciple

Cultivation Techniques: Tai Chi Sword Art, Seven Injuries Boxing

Special Abilities: Psychokinesis, Flight, Teleportation

Other Information:

Spiritual Roots: No attribute [Host cultivation is not limited by any attribute restrictions.]

Rank: First rank [can be improved by taking a Spirit Pill.]

Evaluation: With the help of the system, even trash can become a true genius.

This time, Li Taixing noticed some changes in the display.

Particularly under "Other Information," he saw that his cultivation wasn't restricted by any attributes, and while others couldn't improve their Spiritual Roots, he could enhance his by taking a Spirit Pill.

The last comment from the system, which had previously insulted him, now felt oddly named. Li Taixing didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

"Well, my strength has definitely increased again, but I'm not sure how much."

Since there wasn't much to do on the mountain, Li Taixing decided to visit the Outer Sect.

When he arrived, it was still early, and Lu Tong and Sun Bohu were already working on their tasks.

Li Taixing headed to the mission hall and spotted Li Bingchang, whom he asked about the whereabouts of Lu Tong and Sun Bohu.

Li Bingchang seemed surprised to see Li Taixing.

Before Li Bingchang could respond, Cai Tongsheng, standing nearby, sneered, "Hey, Li Taixing! Did your poor master kick you down the mountain? Sent you to do Outer Sect missions?"

"Deacon Li, I'm just looking for Lu Tong and Sun Bohu. Can you tell me what missions they're on?" Li Taixing ignored Cai Tongsheng's taunt. He found the man's words grating and didn't want to give him the satisfaction of a reaction.

"Let me check." Li Bingchang began searching through the mission records.

However, before he could find anything, Cai Tongsheng, irritated by being ignored, slammed his fat hand down on the record book, blocking it.

"Deacon Cai, what are you doing?" Li Bingchang's face tightened in frustration.

Being related to Cai Yin, the fifth Elder of the Outer Sect, Cai Tongsheng often used his connection to bully others, including Li Bingchang. He was notorious for his laziness, leaving most of the work to Li Bingchang while indulging in personal pleasures. Occasionally, he would sneak in to ridicule or torment others, which he seemed to particularly enjoy.

Li Taixing wasn't usually on Cai Tongsheng's radar, but today was different.

"Deacon Li, if you dare tell him anything, I'll have my uncle deal with you," Cai Tongsheng said, his small eyes filled with malice.

Li Bingchang hesitated, his face twitching in frustration. After a moment, he sighed, giving in. "Sorry, Li Taixing. I can't help you."

"It's fine."

Li Taixing gave Cai Tongsheng a hard look, thinking, 'This guy is nothing but trouble.'

"What are you staring at? Do you want me to gouge out your eyes?" Cai Tongsheng snapped.

"Deacon Cai, don't go too far. As a deacon, is this how you behave? Or do you just look down on me?"

Li Taixing continued, "I get it. In your eyes, I'm just a nobody. And I suppose you think even less of my master."

Li Taixing knew he couldn't do anything to Cai Tongsheng for now, as the Sect's rules were strict. Attacking a deacon would be considered disrespectful, with severe consequences.

However, he did have a plan.

'Master, you've been eating, drinking, and using all my resources. Don't blame me for involving you in this mess,' Li Taixing thought, a smirk playing on his lips.

At that moment, miles away in town, Wang Xuanwu, enjoying some wine, suddenly sneezed.

"Who's talking about me? Must be that old fool of a Senior Brother."

Meanwhile, back at Xuantian Sect, Sect Leader Zhao Wentian also sneezed and rubbed his nose. "Odd. I'm usually in good health. Could it be I'm coming down with something?"

In the mission hall, Cai Tongsheng was momentarily taken aback by Li Taixing's words. His face turned bright red as he pointed at Li Taixing in anger.

"Go ahead, keep pointing, and I'll have my master deal with you," Li Taixing said, grinning.

"Fine, fine, you win," Cai Tongsheng muttered, remembering Wang Xuanwu's terrifying reputation. If things escalated, even his uncle Cai Yin wouldn't dare stand up to the infamous Wang Xuanwu.

Seeing Cai Tongsheng's retreat, Li Taixing wasn't done yet. "You think this is over?"

"What more do you want?" Cai Tongsheng asked, his voice tinged with regret.

"Stand up," Li Taixing ordered, his face suddenly cold.

Cai Tongsheng hesitated but ultimately stood, while Li Bingchang, witnessing the exchange, silently rejoiced. 'You're in trouble now, Fatty.'

"You're going too far, Li Taixing!" Cai Tongsheng stammered, his face as red as a pig's liver.

Ignoring his protests, Li Taixing continued, "Listen carefully, Deacon Cai. When Lu Tong, Sun Bohu, Lu Qingyao, Li Yueniang, Xiong Hu, Xiong Er, and Xiong San come here later, you'd better treat them with respect. If you don't, I'll have my master speak with your uncle."

The mere mention of Wang Xuanwu caused Cai Tongsheng to break out in a cold sweat. He knew if Wang Xuanwu got involved, his uncle would beat him so badly he wouldn't even recognize himself afterward.

"Yes, yes, Brother Li. Is that acceptable?" Cai Tongsheng mumbled, looking as if he were on the verge of tears. His arrogant and domineering attitude had completely vanished.