Not Repaying Kindness is Not My Character

"One year?"

A glimmer of delight flashed in Ye Han's eyes.

With this cultivation speed, he could already rival some of the top geniuses.

At least, in recent centuries, the Xuanyang Sect had never seen an outer disciple who could advance from the First Level of Body Refining to the Qi Refining Realm in just one year.

"It's all thanks to Senior Brother Li Xun's help that day and the Blood Qi Pill he gave me," Ye Han said slowly.

His words were filled with infinite gratitude.

Without Li Xun's help, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

Of course, even without Li Xun's help, Ye Han wouldn't be in danger of losing his life. After all, he had his master watching over him. But if he were in a life-or-death situation, his master would certainly intervene. At that time, it would surely alert the elders or the Sect Master of Xuanyang Sect.

By then, nothing could be explained, as how could Xuanyang Sect allow one of its disciples to join with the remnant soul of a powerful expert? Who knew what intentions that remnant soul had? The best possible outcome would probably be Ye Han's cultivation being abolished and being expelled from the sect.

"That's right," Ye Han's voice echoed the old and aged voice as he sighed, "In the current cultivation world, there aren't many people like Senior Brother Li Xun who are willing to lend a helping hand."

"Your potential is stronger than his. When you grow up, you may be able to help him," the old voice said.

"Is my potential really stronger than Senior Brother Li Xun's?" Ye Han forced a bitter smile. He was well aware of his own aptitude; he was only an average talent. His current achievements were thanks to his master's guidance. Without his master's teachings, he didn't know how many detours he would have taken. Comparing himself to Li Xun was beyond his imagination.

"I wonder, in my master's eyes, how far can Senior Brother Li Xun go?" Ye Han asked curiously.

"If nothing unexpected happens, fifty years later, he might become a core disciple of the Xuanyang Sect. After cultivating diligently for a hundred years, he could become an elder," the old voice replied after a moment of thought.

As soon as he finished speaking, the old voice continued, "You are different. The Xuanyang Sect is just a pond for you. One day, you will leave here and go to a broader world. That will be your stage!"

"I'll remember your words, Master," Ye Han said, holding back what he wanted to say, feeling uncertain how to broach the subject.

"Do you want to help Li Xun now?" the old spirit sensed Ye Han's thoughts and asked with a slightly amused tone.

"For me, Senior Brother Li Xun saved my life, and the Blood Qi Pill he later gave me, though not particularly valuable, is of great significance to me. Not repaying kindness is not my character," Ye Han said.

"As for what Master said earlier, I can't wait until later to repay him; I'm afraid I'll be constantly preoccupied with it and unable to concentrate on my cultivation."

"You're afraid of being preoccupied with it? Haha," the old spirit laughed. "I knew you would think like this."

As he spoke, a memory was transmitted into Ye Han's mind.

The old spirit's voice continued to echo, "This is a technique called 'Golden Body Art.' It is of the Profound Level upper-grade. Although it may not be enough to repay Senior Brother Li Xun's life-saving kindness, it can at least clear your debt for the Blood Qi Pill."

"Golden Body Art...," Ye Han's eyes lit up.

After entering the inner sect, he could choose two techniques, that much he knew. However, the available techniques would only be of the Profound Level lower-grade.

But now, he was being given a Profound Level upper-grade technique to repay Li Xun's favor, which was indeed enough to show sincerity. He was only worried that Li Xun, who had already reached the Qi Refining Realm, might choose a defensive technique when selecting his techniques. If that happened, there would be a conflict with this 'Golden Body Art.'

After roughly glancing over the content of the 'Golden Body Art,' Ye Han spoke, "I'm deeply grateful to Master for this opportunity!"

"It's just a small matter," the old spirit replied lightly. However, compared to before, his voice was weaker. After all, he was only a remnant soul, and his time of awakening was limited.

"I'm afraid I need to enter the inner sect as soon as possible to take on sect missions and exchange for spirit stones with sect contribution points to help Master recover as soon as possible," Ye Han murmured to himself.

He felt a sense of urgency rising within him.

After heaving a sigh of relief, Ye Han stood up.

He looked towards the table not far away in the thatched cottage, walked over, and spread out a blank book. After recalling the memories of the 'Golden Body Art,' Ye Han picked up a brush and quickly started writing.