Chapter 13

Liu Ming couldn't help but grab the copper ring with one hand, his face showing a look of great surprise.

This copper ring was so light, as if it had no weight at all.

"Is this the talisman weapon of that Young Master Bai?" Liu Ming held the copper ring in his hand, examining it carefully for a while before asking.

"That's right. The Tiger Bite Ring is a rare high-grade talisman weapon that can both attack and defend. Even in the Bai family, it can rank among the top ten." Gu Lao San looked at the copper ring, explaining with a hint of reluctance on his face.

"However, little brother, if you want to activate it, you'll need to learn the most basic technique of controlling essence first. My brother will teach you this technique bit by bit on the way, ensuring you can activate this ring as soon as possible." Guan Lao Da said.

"I thank the two seniors very much." Liu Ming said with a hint of excitement, immediately slipping the copper ring onto his right wrist, feeling a cool sensation from it.

"Very good, but your appearance still has some issues. We need to make some changes to avoid being recognized by the envoys." Guan Lao Da nodded and then looked at Liu Ming's face, adding.

"How should we change it?" Liu Ming frowned upon hearing this.

Although his appearance was ordinary, he didn't want any major changes to his face.

"Hehe, little brother, don't worry! We won't really damage your original appearance. We'll just make some minor changes to your hair and skin. In this aspect, Gu Lao San is an expert. Just leave it to him." Guan Lao Da, seemingly noticing the young man's concern, explained with a smile.

"In that case, there's no problem. I'll trouble you, Senior Gu." Liu Ming felt relieved and agreed.

"Hehe, it's a small matter. Back when I wasn't yet a Qi Practitioner, I was known as the 'Hundred-Faced Man.'" Gu Lao San chuckled in response.

Then he turned around, took out some bottles and jars and a few exceptionally sharp small knives and scissors from a large bag behind him, and beckoned to the young man.

Liu Ming hesitated for a moment before getting up and walking over.

Half an hour later, a bright copper mirror appeared in front of Liu Ming, clearly reflecting his face.

"Your eyebrows are a bit lighter, and the uneven sideburns have been neatly trimmed. A silver headband has been added to your forehead, giving you a more refined look. But the biggest change is..."

Liu Ming raised his hands, and his originally healthy palms had become abnormally pale, giving off a sense of luxury and ease.

"This bottle of skin wash, you should keep it and use it to wash your body every night. I'll give you a few more bottles on the way, so by the time we reach the entrance of the Man鬼宗 (Man-Ghost Sect), your skin tone should stabilize for a while. When it gradually fades and returns to normal, no one will notice. Although I haven't used disguise techniques in recent years, it seems my skills haven't declined much." Gu Lao San held the copper mirror in one hand, saying proudly.

Guan Lao Da looked the young man up and down, also showing a satisfied expression.

At this moment, Liu Ming looked even more like the young master of the Bai family. Unless it was someone familiar with the young master, they wouldn't notice any discrepancies.

Although Liu Ming had never seen what the young master of the Bai family looked like, seeing the satisfied expressions of Guan Lao Da and the others, he knew his disguise was successful, and he felt a bit relieved.

Now he was bound together with these two. If he couldn't pass the test, he would likely be in grave danger.

"Hehe, from now on, you are our young master. Don't call us seniors anymore. Just call us 'Guan Da' and 'Gu San' to avoid any slip-ups." Guan Lao Da said with a serious expression.

"I understand." Liu Ming pondered for a moment and then replied solemnly.

...

A day later, a light yellow boat was sailing downstream along the river, speeding forward.

On the boat, Gu Lao San was steering the rudder with both hands while occasionally glancing into the cabin.

Inside, Liu Ming was sitting cross-legged, practicing under Guan Lao Da's guidance.

On a low table in front of him, the Tiger Bite Ring lay quietly.

Suddenly, Liu Ming let out a low shout, raised his arm, and pointed a finger at the copper ring.

With a "pu" sound, the copper ring only trembled slightly on the table and then remained still.

Seeing this, Liu Ming frowned.

"Good, in such a short time, you've already managed to create a slight resonance between your internal essence and the Tiger Bite Ring. It seems you have a natural talent for controlling talisman weapons." The middle-aged man beside him clapped his hands, showing a satisfied expression.

"Didn't you say I only have two months to practice the technique?" Liu Ming asked slowly.

"Young Master, you may not know, but as a high-grade talisman weapon, the Tiger Bite Ring isn't easy to control. According to my knowledge, the Bai family should have a specific technique for controlling this talisman weapon. Now, using a general control technique, the effect is naturally much worse. However, with your talent, two months should be enough to master this talisman weapon initially." Guan Lao Da explained.

"If 'Guan Da' says it's fine, then it should be. However, after mastering the Tiger Bite Ring, I still need to learn several attack and defense techniques, which will also take a lot of time." Liu Ming blinked and replied.

"Young Master, don't worry about that. Once you master the essence control technique and establish a certain level of resonance with the talisman weapon, the other techniques will just be a matter of practice. You'll pick them up quickly." Guan Lao Da replied without hesitation.

"I see. Then I'll focus on practicing the essence control technique these days. By the way, what kind of sect is the Man-Ghost Sect? 'Guan Da' should know something about it, right?" Liu Ming nodded and then suddenly asked, remembering something.

"Young Master, if you want to know about the Man-Ghost Sect, that's a bit difficult. Although it ranks lower among the major sects in the Great Xuan Kingdom, in terms of mystery, it is undoubtedly the first, with very few rumors circulating." Guan Lao Da's face showed a hint of difficulty.

"Oh, why is that?" The young man was somewhat surprised.

"Because the Man-Ghost Sect is famous for controlling ghostly creatures. It is said that their sect is located in a terrifying place where ordinary people cannot survive, shrouded in yin energy year-round. The spirit disciples and spirit masters of this sect can sense the energy of the Yellow Springs and summon and subdue corresponding ghostly creatures for combat. However, because of this, not many young nobles choose this sect for their spirit-opening ceremony. Those with the means mostly go to other major sects. Of course, this is relative. As for other related information, I really don't know much more." Guan Lao Da thought for a moment and replied.

"Controlling ghostly creatures does sound quite sinister. Besides the Man-Ghost Sect, what are the other major sects in the Great Xuan Kingdom?" Liu Ming murmured and then asked curiously.

"I know more about the other major sects. Besides the Man-Ghost Sect, there are the Heavenly Moon Sect, the Blood River Hall, the Nine Apertures Mountain, and the Wind and Fire Sect." Guan Lao Da explained one by one.

"Oh, what techniques are these sects known for?" Liu Ming asked with great interest.

"The Heavenly Moon Sect is known for flying swords. It is said that their disciples can use flying swords to slay powerful enemies from dozens of feet away. The Blood River Hall, on the other hand, is..."

Guan Lao Da didn't hide anything and explained in detail to the young man.

...

Half a month later, a black carriage pulled by four fine horses was speeding along a road covered in yellow earth.

In the driver's seat, Gu Lao San sat calmly, unmoving.

Inside the carriage, Liu Ming was still sitting cross-legged, eyes closed, hands resting naturally on his knees, breathing steadily and rhythmically.

The copper ring on his wrist flickered slightly with his breathing, as if resonating with him.

Guan Lao Da, sitting in another corner of the carriage, nodded slightly at the scene.

To be honest, in his mind, the young man's talent was at most average, but his diligence in practicing essence control during the journey was quite astonishing.

Except for the necessary sleep time, Liu Ming was almost constantly activating his internal essence, sensing the connection with the Tiger Bite Ring.

Even while eating and talking, a faint yellow light could be seen flickering on the copper ring on his wrist.

This kind of cultivation is an extremely tedious and monotonous activity, requiring a very high level of mental focus.

Generally, even a Qi Practitioner with great willpower can only persist in such cultivation for a few hours a day. Any longer, and their mind would inevitably become fatigued, making it impossible to concentrate, rendering further practice useless.

Out of curiosity, the two naturally asked Liu Ming how he managed to do this.

The young man simply replied that he was naturally capable of "multitasking," leaving them speechless.

They now finally understood why Liu Ming, without a clear master's guidance, could cultivate such remarkable essence at such a young age.

...

More than a month later, on a small mound about a dozen feet high, Guan Lao Da and Gu Lao San were both intently looking ahead.

A few dozen feet in the direction they were looking, Liu Ming was closing his eyes, focusing his energy, and raising his arm with the Tiger Bite Ring.

Suddenly, he opened his eyes, his wrist trembled slightly, and he uttered the words "Essence Shield."

In an instant, the copper ring on his wrist emitted a buzzing sound, and a yellow light shone, forming a small, round shield about a foot in diameter, which adhered to his arm.

This shield was a hazy yellow, clearly made entirely of condensed essence.

"Finally! Although it's just the simplest essence defense technique, it's enough to show that you have initially mastered the high-grade talisman weapon, the Tiger Bite Ring. I thought it would take Young Master two months to reach this point, but you've managed it in such a short time." Guan Lao Da exhaled deeply, still showing a hint of surprise on his face.

"This is also thanks to the two of you for your meticulous guidance along the way. Now that I have this talisman weapon for protection, I have more confidence in participating in the spirit-opening ceremony." Liu Ming smiled, his arm trembling again, and the round light shield dissipated and vanished.

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