Chapter 37

Liu Zhongyuan nodded in satisfaction and said, "Young Brother Hua, you're too modest. I'm just doing what I can. Hmm! I see that you have excellent aptitude and extraordinary insight. At your young age, you're just one step away from entering the Core Formation Realm. If you continue to cultivate as a solitary practitioner, it would be a waste. I wonder if you have any plans to join a sect for cultivation?"

Hua Xiajiu chuckled awkwardly at Liu Zhongyuan's praise, feeling a bit embarrassed. But his words were unreserved and straightforward: "Senior, you flatter me. However, I do want to join a sect. I just haven't found a way in. I wonder if Senior can take me as a disciple?"

Seeing Hua Xiajiu's actions and words, Liu Zhongyuan found him to be simple yet wise and practical. His admiration grew, and he smiled slightly, saying, "I would like to take you as a disciple, but I am only an inner disciple in the sect and currently don't have the qualifications to take in disciples. However, I have a token to give you. In a month, go to Wu Ling City and participate in the Purple Mist Sect's entrance selection, which happens every five years. With your cultivation and insight, I believe you will be easily selected."

Hua Xiajiu was overjoyed. The Purple Mist Sect was one of the Three Sects and Nine Schools, and its strength, cultivation techniques, and spells far surpassed those of second-rate sects like the Heavenly Gate Sect and the Ice Blood Sect. He had originally thought that joining a second-rate sect like the Heavenly Gate Sect would be good enough, but he never expected to have such an easy opportunity to join the Purple Mist Sect.

"Thank you, Senior, for your kindness! If I achieve success in my cultivation, I will repay you a hundredfold," Hua Xiajiu suppressed his joy, took the black jade token from Liu Zhongyuan, and said solemnly.

Liu Zhongyuan nodded slightly, extremely satisfied with Hua Xiajiu's performance. Before leaving, he had specially obtained a recommendation token from the sect, intending to select a descendant with cultivation potential to join. However, after secretly observing all his direct and collateral descendants last night, he found none with cultivation potential. Meeting Hua Xiajiu now, he felt that his rescue and the use of the recommendation token were well worth it.

"You're too modest, Young Brother Hua. There's no need to repay me a hundredfold. If you can ensure the safety and prosperity of my Liu family lineage after my death, I will be content," after a brief conversation, Liu Zhongyuan, finding Hua Xiajiu to be very practical and straightforward, decided to be honest about his intentions.

Hua Xiajiu's eyes lit up, and he said solemnly, "Senior, rest assured. I swear that in my lifetime, I will do my utmost to ensure the safety and prosperity of your descendants. Hmm—however, Senior, you look to be in your prime, and with your cultivation, your lifespan will increase. Why are you suddenly—"

Liu Zhongyuan, delighted by Hua Xiajiu's solemn oath and the promise of prosperity, felt extremely satisfied with his decision to rescue and offer Hua Xiajiu an opportunity.

Before Hua Xiajiu could finish his question, Liu Zhongyuan laughed and said, "Hahaha—Old man didn't make a mistake. Young Brother Hua is indeed a man of deep feelings and righteousness. With your words, I can go on this mission for the sect without any worries. Even if I die, I will have no regrets. Sigh! Young Brother Hua, you should know that the sect has given me and a few other seniors a very important but dangerous task. It's a matter of life and death!"

Hua Xiajiu finally understood and had no more doubts. However, he was extremely curious about the sect's mission, but after much consideration, he did not ask.

Perhaps influenced by his former robot identity, Hua Xiajiu had an obsessive interest in gathering and storing information in his mind, making him very curious about everything in the world, with a highly gossipy mind.

Seeing Hua Xiajiu's thoughtful and struggling expression, Liu Zhongyuan noticed that he wanted to speak but held back. He thought that this young man had extremely high talent and aptitude but seemed to have no worldly experience, possibly due to long-term cultivation in the mountains. Despite his simplicity, he was very wise and would likely not die in vain after some training. It would be good to give him some guidance about the cultivation world while he was still in Cangnan County.

With this in mind, Liu Zhongyuan said, "I see that Young Brother Hua is young and has a deep cultivation, but you must be busy with cultivation and haven't had much experience in the outside world. I will be staying in Cangnan County for three more days. If you have any questions about the cultivation world or cultivation, feel free to ask. I might be able to help you."

Hua Xiajiu was overjoyed, his gossipy heart greatly satisfied, and he said eagerly, "Senior, that's exactly what I was thinking. I have many things I want to ask you, Senior."

...

Liu Zhongyuan stayed in Jiangyuan City for three days, and Hua Xiajiu took the opportunity to humbly ask about cultivation matters. Liu Zhongyuan, intending to guide Hua Xiajiu, answered all his questions, whether they were simple, basic questions or highly advanced ones, without reservation. Although Hua Xiajiu's cultivation was not high, his occasional insights surprised Liu Zhongyuan, giving him a fresh perspective and even helping him make progress on problems that had troubled him for years.

This not only confirmed that Hua Xiajiu had not received formal cultivation guidance and was a solitary practitioner, but also made Liu Zhongyuan recognize Hua Xiajiu's extraordinary qualities even more.

After three days, Liu Zhongyuan left Cangnan County, and Hua Xiajiu temporarily cultivated in Jiangyuan City.

Although Hua Xiajiu had the memories of Yu Mingfu and Ma Zhikuo as references, their cultivation levels, insights, and knowledge were far inferior to Liu Zhongyuan's, much like the difference between a Peking University graduate and a second-rate college undergraduate.

Therefore, through three days of interaction with Liu Zhongyuan, Hua Xiajiu gained a new understanding of cultivation, and in some areas, he felt a sudden clarity.

For example, regarding the origin of spells, Hua Xiajiu learned from Liu Zhongyuan that most of the initial spells of human cultivators were derived from the innate spells of demon beasts or celestial beasts.

Demon beasts are actually the precursors of the demon race, or most of the demon race are cultivated from demon beasts. Only a few ordinary beasts, by chance, undergo a transformation and become part of the demon race. For example, the tiger demon king was originally a spotted tiger in the mountains. It accidentally fell into a deep ravine and swallowed a human-shaped dragon's hand, thus opening its spiritual senses and awakening the innate spell of Metal. Later, it was enlightened by a high-ranking demon and taught the proper cultivation method, eventually achieving enlightenment and transforming into a human form.

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