Unfettered By Earthly Desire, Profound Be Thy Art!

Firelight was still burning.

The aroma of rice wine permeated the air.

Chu Xiaolian held a cup of wine in his hand but was no longer as scornful as before.

"Senior Brother, is this wine made of high-yield rice?"

Li Hanguang smiled. "This is the third generation of crops. Its yield is about five times that of ordinary rice."

"I've already gotten the people in several surrounding cities to grow them. If continuous growth is maintained for a few years, it can very well be popularized on a large scale."

With the Unyielding Sword Celestial Sect and the Thousand Miles Trade Association at his back, it was convenient for Li Hanguang to do just about anything.

In the past three years, he had collected a large number of high-quality rice seeds via the sect and trade association to perform various hybridizations.

Plus, he had the Bronze Mark's tips to assist him.

Although his research on high-yield rice had not been smooth sailing, it had finally shown results.

Chu Xiaolian revealed excitement in his eyes. "Five times the yield?"

"In other words, if this new type of rice is planted in a field that could only feed one family by default, it will be able to feed five families instead?"

Li Hanguang said, "Theoretically, it should be able to.

"However, various attributes such as insect resistance, flood resistance, and growth stability of the new type of rice still have to be observed and studied."

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"Astonishing! Your work is amazing, Senior Brother!"

Chu Xiaolian picked up the ear of rice on the table and gently caressed it.

He murmured to himself, "If this rice is officially popularized, the human race may welcome an era of prosperity!"

Li Hanguang calmly said, "Since ancient times, people viewed food as their primary need. What the food industry is involved in is too extensive.

"If high-yield rice is promoted, it will inevitably be coveted by many forces. By then, I am afraid our enemies will not be few."

Chu Xiaolian said firmly, "I'm willing to protect you with my life, Senior Brother!"

The voice of the young man was sonorous and powerful!

Looking at Chu Xiaolian who was full of zeal, Li Hanguang revealed a smile on his face.

He patted Chu Xiaolian's shoulder. "You have the world in your mind, Junior Brother Chu. I'm very pleased.

"But you still need to temper yourself and become stronger.

"Speaking of which, the Training Excursion event for the Unyielding Sword Celestial Sect's new disciples is going to be held at the Gloomy Forest in seven days.

"The disciple who emerges as the victor of the Training Excursion will receive a mid-grade Spiritual Weapon as a reward by the sect.

"Junior Brother, I hope that you'll be the one to win that mid-grade Spiritual Weapon so that I can prove to the entire sect that I have not placed my faith in the wrong person."

Chu Xiaolian was someone whom Li Hanguang accepted into the Celestial Sect in the midst of pressure and many voices of doubts.

The moment he accepted the True Disciple Token, his honor and disgrace were tied to that of Li Hanguang's.

They were bound together for good or for ill.

Chu Xiaolian's eyes were scorching. "Rest assured, Senior Brother. I will make every effort not to disappoint you!"

Li Hanguang smiled. "If that's what you truly think, then our meeting today has been a trip worthwhile.

"Chengying, take him back! The harvest has to continue."

Is Senior Brother Li going to continue his regressing to the Mortal State?

Chu Xiaolian gazed at the golden paddy and suddenly felt the urge to go down to the field.

Perhaps, this might be a wonderful experience!

He looked at Li Hanguang and said in a serious tone, "Senior Brother, may I remain and assist you?"

Li Hanguang was slightly startled.

What the hell, this kid wants to stay and harvest rice?

How can I allow that?

At the end of the day, I'm just a feeble level 3 at the Spiritual Qi Refinement stage. The longer he stays with me, the easier it is that I'll give myself away.

After all, a powerful guru is living in this kid's body!

In case he spots something, won't I be screwed?

Li Hanguang revealed a profound smile on his face. "Working on the farmland by oneself is also a form of cultivation.

"Your path has not arrived at this point yet. Hence, staying will be meaningless. You should return, train hard, and strive for an early Core Formation!"

As I expected, I'm still too weak! I'm not even qualified to stay and harvest rice!

Disappointment revealed itself on Chu Xiaolian's face.

But swiftly, the spirit to fight burned in his eyes. I may be weak now, but everything has its time!

With Senior Brother to lead the way, Master to guide me, and my inherent qualities, as long as I work hard, in the future, I will be able to become the top powerhouse in this Cultivation World!

First, I gotta set some smaller goals: strive to break my Core to produce a Nascent Soul as soon as possible, gain Senior Brother's acknowledgment, then go down the paddy fields to study rice!

Thinking of this, Chu Xiaolian was suddenly enlightened.

A powerful Sword Aura exuded from his body and the long sword on his back chimed in resonance.

A faint wisp of piercing Sword Qi slipped out from Chu Xiaolian's body, turning the air a little cold.

"Senior Brother, I will try my best to catch up with you!"

Looking at Chu Xiaolian who was brimming with the spirit to fight, Li Hanguang nodded in satisfaction.

In all honesty, this little junior of his was improving a little too quickly!

During their last meeting, the two were still on par, both with Cultivation Bases at level 3 of Spiritual Qi Refinement. It was very hard to tell which one of them was better.

Yet in just one month, this kid actually managed to make Li Hanguang feel some pressure.

Mmn, a young man born to be a protagonist indeed!

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Chu Xiaolian left.

Before he left, he would turn around every three steps he took, staring at the paddy fields with a face full of reluctance to leave.

As soon as he returned to the disciples' dormitory, Chu Xiaolian could not help shouting, "Master, I want to become stronger!"

His ancient ring emitted a red light, and the figure of Elder Yan emerged.

With a smile on his face, he said, "What is it? Are you not satisfied with gaining four levels in a month?"

Chu Xiaolian shook his head. "I'm too weak!"

"You said that Senior Brother's Cultivation Base is already at the Nascent Soul stage and the path he's venturing down is the Path of Mortal Regression.

"Right now, I'm completely unqualified to follow and protect Senior Brother!"

Yan Chixiao was absorbed in thought. "Make sense!"

Chu Xiaolian said solemnly, "Master, is there any way I can improve my strength with greater speed?

"I want to become stronger! I don't care what it will cost me!"

Yan Chixiao glanced at Chu Xiaolian while revealing an enigmatic smile. "Really? No matter the cost?"

Chu Xiaolian nodded, "Yes!"

Yan Chixiao said, "I have a Sword Technique from the ancient times that goes by the name of Yue Xuan Kui Sword Technique Scripture.

"This Sword Technique Scripture can be cultivated at speeds ten times faster than ordinary techniques. It is extremely powerful, so powerful that it will render one almost invincible among cultivators of the same stage."

Chu Xiaolian's eyes were burning, "I implore you to pass on the scripture to me."

Yan Chixiao said somewhat jokingly, "But in order to cultivate with this technique, there are some things that you need to slice off."

Chu Xiaolian said firmly, "Whatever it is, I'm willing to do so. Please give me the scripture!"

Yan Chixiao gently brushed his sleeves, and suddenly a Technique Transference Jade Bamboo flew out of Chu Xiaolian's ancient ring and hovered in front of him.

"Drip your blood on this Jade Bamboo and you will be able to receive the inheritance of this Sword Scripture."

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An ultimate Sword Technique from ancient times!

Chu Xiaolian's eyes were gleaming as he pricked his fingertips and dripped his blood on the Transference Jade Bamboo.

All of a sudden, the Transference Jade Bamboo exuded dazzling light, releasing infinite heat like a ball of flame.

The red streaks of light converged into image after image of Sword Moves and Sword Techniques, each of which was more mysterious and unpredictable, and seemed to contain the supreme meaning of the artistry of swords.

"Amazing, truly amazing!"

Chu Xiaolian's eyes sizzled. "These Sword Moves are transcendent and wild! Incisive!"

He cast his gaze on the opening chapter of the Sword Scripture, preparing to concentrate on comprehending it from the very beginning.

The next second, Chu Xiaolian's smile stiffened.

Because at the beginning of the Sword Scripture, there was a sentence written in bright red:

"If you wish to train with this technique, you must first sever your manhood!"