Chapter 18

When Lin Tian followed Su Shu to a room on the second floor of the Disciple Pavilion, Mu Qing and Shi Dong were sipping tea. Seeing Su Shu bring Lin Tian in, both of them smiled slightly.

"Little guy, has your sister settled in well?"

Mu Qing asked.

Lin Tian nodded, grateful, "Yes, she has. Thank you for your concern, Senior."

Mu Qing shook his head with a smile, indicating there was no need to be so polite.

"Seniors, you called me here for?"

Lin Tian asked.

Shi Dong and Mu Qing exchanged a smile and said, "Actually, there's nothing special. We have two things for you."

Mu Qing took out a small green bag and handed it to Lin Tian.

"Inside, one is your identity jade token as a disciple of the Martial Mansion, which records your personal information. The other is the Nine Curves Essence Pill, the reward for being the top performer in the comprehensive assessment."

Mu Qing explained.

Just as Lin Tian was about to express his gratitude, Su Shu, standing beside him, widened her eyes: "Nine Curves Essence Pill?!"

"What is the Nine Curves Essence Pill?"

Lin Tian asked Su Shu in a low voice.

He had only been in contact with martial arts for a few days, and there were many things he still didn't understand. Seeing Su Shu's surprise at hearing these five words, he became curious.

Su Shu looked at Lin Tian as if he were a monster and said, "You, you don't know what the Nine Curves Essence Pill is?"

"I don't."

Lin Tian was very honest; he really didn't know.

Su Shu was speechless, and she lightly poked Lin Tian's forehead with her index finger, like an elder, and said, "The Nine Curves Essence Pill is made from the Nine Dew Root, Red Curve Grass, and the bone marrow of a Level 4 demon beast, the Fire Wind Rhinoceros, along with several other herbs. It can not only improve one's constitution but also enhance a martial artist's cultivation. It's very precious!"

"Very precious?" Lin Tian thought for a moment and asked, "How much is it worth?"

"This is a treasure, and you can't buy it even if you have money!"

Su Shu rolled her eyes.

Can't buy it even if you have money?

Lin Tian was immediately surprised. From this, it seemed that this thing was indeed very precious.

He looked at Mu Qing and the others again and thanked them once more.

"There's no need for so much formality; this is the reward you deserve."

Shi Dong waved his hand.

The two of them chatted with Lin Tian for a while and then got up to leave.

As elders of the Martial Mansion, they had many tasks to attend to and needed to return to the Elder Pavilion.

"Su Shu, take Lin Tian to familiarize himself with the Martial Mansion."

Mu Qing instructed, and then he and Shi Dong walked out.

"Really know how to boss people around!"

Su Shu grumbled不满地哼哼.

However, despite her words, she didn't refuse. As soon as the two left, she took Lin Tian out.

The Nine Yang Martial Mansion covered a vast area. Lin Tian followed Su Shu, listening to the girl's introduction. After a while, he had a vague understanding of the Nine Yang Martial Mansion.

"By the way, what is your current cultivation level?"

Su Shu suddenly asked.

Lin Tian was a bit puzzled but didn't hide it and said, "Third stage of Body Tempering."

"Third stage of Body Tempering, huh." Su Shu thought for a moment and then smiled, "Alright, let's call it a day here. Go back first, and tonight, refine and absorb the Nine Curves Essence Pill. If everything goes well, I think you should be able to reach the fourth stage of Body Tempering. After that, I'll accompany you to the Martial Arts Pavilion to choose a cultivation technique and martial skill."

The Nine Yang Martial Mansion was mainly divided into six parts: the Elder Pavilion, the Martial Arts Pavilion, the Disciple Pavilion, the teaching area, the martial arts arena, and the disciple dormitory area. The Martial Arts Pavilion was where the Nine Yang Martial Mansion stored cultivation techniques and martial skills.

"Why not choose now?"

Lin Tian was curious.

He looked around; it didn't seem like they were too far from the Martial Arts Pavilion.

"The Body Tempering stage cultivation techniques within the Martial Mansion are all of similar quality, so there are no specific requirements," Su Shu explained patiently, "However, martial skills are different. Disciples of the Martial Mansion have the opportunity to choose a martial skill every three minor stages. For example, from the first stage to the third stage of Body Tempering, you can choose one martial skill. From the fourth stage to the sixth stage of Body Tempering, you can choose another martial skill, and so on..."

"Of course, the level of martial skills that can be chosen at each cultivation stage is strictly defined, and you cannot choose a martial skill beyond your cultivation stage. You are currently at the third stage of Body Tempering. After refining the Nine Curves Essence Pill, you will definitely reach the fourth stage. At that time, it won't be too late to choose a cultivation technique and martial skill, saving you an extra trip."

Lin Tian understood; this made sense.

"Alright, I'll do as you say."

He said.

"This is a voice transmission talisman. Input true essence and speak into it, and I will be able to hear you." Su Shu handed a voice transmission talisman to Lin Tian and waved, "That's it. I have some things to do. See you tomorrow, Little Tian Tian."

With that, the girl ran off like the wind.

Lin Tian raised his hand, ready to say goodbye, but he was speechless at Su Shu's nickname for him.

Little Tian Tian?

He was embarrassed and speechless for a long time.

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