Chapter 910 - 690: Body Refining Female Cultivator
Following orders, Xiangcao returned to report to the Liu mother.
Liu Yiyun led Shen Xuan straight to the Liu family’s mansion reception hall.
Shen Xuan sat down peacefully, sipping the Spirit Tea served by the maid.
The fragrance of the tea lingered as they quietly waited for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, and then footsteps could be heard outside the hall.
"Fellow Daoist Guo, a pleasure to meet you, a pleasure indeed."
An elder dressed in a red robe, looking energetic, entered the hall with Liu Yiyun.
The elder walked with steady steps and had a robust aura, at the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment.
"Master, this is the patriarch."
Liu Yiyun introduced softly.
"Guo greetings to Elder Liu."
Shen Xuan stood up and cupped his hands calmly.
"You’re too polite, Fellow Daoist Guo, please sit."
Liu Mingzhi returned the greeting, sat down, exchanged a few pleasantries, and got straight to the point.
"I hear from Yiyun, this girl, that you greatly admire her Body Refining Talent and are interested in accepting her as your apprentice to guide her in cultivation?"
His gaze was sharp, with a smile, leaving no doubt about his intent to scrutinize.
"Indeed so."
Shen Xuan replied with a calm tone.
"Your granddaughter does indeed have a Talent for Body Refining. It was by a fortunate coincidence that Guo came here, slightly versed in this path, intending to offer some guidance as fate would have it."
"Pardon this old man’s boldness."
Liu Mingzhi leaned forward slightly, "Pray tell, Fellow Daoist Guo, to what Realm have you cultivated your Body Refining Technique?"
Shen Xuan raised his eyes and gave him a calm look.
The next moment, an indescribable fierce pressure quietly emanated from his body.
It was not a Spiritual Power pressure.
Rather, it was a sense of dread from an ancient bloodline, a Divine Dragon’s baleful aura that made the Divine Soul tremble.
Even though only a trace was released, it caused the air in the entire hall to become stagnant.
Liu Mingzhi’s body shook violently, his pupils contracted sharply.
He was a Late-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator, yet now he felt an inexplicable fear.
As if glimpsed by some primordial beast, cold sweat broke out all over his body.
Shen Xuan retracted his aura immediately and said with a bitter smile, "I made a fool of myself in front of Fellow Daoist Liu. The cultivation technique Guo practices still has some way to go before reaching the Dharma Aspect realm."
Golden Body Realm pinnacle!
Moreover, the kind that could break through at any moment!
Liu Mingzhi’s old face instantly showed a genuine smile, all doubts in his eyes dispelled.
"Fellow Daoist Guo, impressive! Both Spirit-Body Dual Cultivation hold extraordinary achievements. In time, surely you will achieve Great Success in Golden Core, and the Dharma Aspect is within reach!"
He quickly calculated in his mind.
Liu Yiyun is his direct granddaughter, and if she truly can apprentice under such a figure and receive his guidance, her chances of breaking through the Golden Body Realm would undoubtedly increase significantly.
This indeed is a rare opportunity for Liu Yiyun.
"Fellow Daoist Guo, is it true that Yiyun has Talent for Body Refining?"
He couldn’t help but confirm again.
"That is indeed the case."
Shen Xuan nodded.
"That is excellent, excellent."
Liu Mingzhi stroked his beard, his smile growing broader, and then he asked, "However, does your school of thought have any special rules?"
Shen Xuan’s expression remained unchanged, "Respect one’s master, honor the Dao, loyalty, filial piety, benevolence, righteousness, diligent cultivation, and pass on the tradition. That’s all."
Liu Mingzhi waited a moment, seeing that he had no more to say, he asked in surprise, "Is that all?"
"That’s all."
Liu Mingzhi and Liu Yiyun exchanged a glance, both breathing a sigh of relief.
Simple rules often mean fewer constraints.
"Good! Fellow Daoist Guo, please remain seated, and this old man will then give orders to prepare a banquet and ceremony for Yiyun’s apprenticeship ceremony!"
Liu Mingzhi stood up, beaming with joy.
At noon, the Liu family set up a small banquet.
Though not grand, it was nevertheless complete in etiquette.
Under the witness of Liu Mingzhi and Liu Yiyun’s mother, Liu Yiyun changed into ceremonial attire and performed the Three Kneels and Nine Kowtows ceremony towards Shen Xuan, sitting at the main seat, and presented the apprenticeship tea.
"There have been quite a few opinions within the clan about Yiyun’s practice of the Body Refining Technique. Therefore, we had to keep it simple, sorry to trouble Fellow Daoist Guo."
After the ceremony, Liu Mingzhi sighed with slight apology, yet his tone was more intimate than before.
"It’s no bother. Guo is quite capable in social situations as well."
Shen Xuan responded lightly, leaving his residence address in Mingyan Immortal City.
"Guo will return first. Once Yiyun is ready, you can come find me here."
He paused briefly, glancing at the maid Xiangcao standing by, "The little maid may also come along."
Having said that, Shen Xuan cupped his hands in farewell and departed without further ado.
A few days later, Liu Yiyun, accompanied by Xiangcao, found Shen Xuan’s residence.
Shen Xuan invited them in and allowed them to choose rooms to settle in.
The beta-grade Cave Mansion was quite spacious, more than enough for two Qi Cultivation cultivators.
A few days later, once Liu Yiyun was familiar with the surroundings, Shen Xuan began formally instructing her in Body Refining cultivation in the practice room.
"Focus and calm your mind, circulate your energy."
Shen Xuan’s voice was steady.
"Today, I will help you break through to the Golden Body Realm."
Upon hearing this, Liu Yiyun’s face instantly lit up with joy: "Master, so soon? Did you already procure the secret medicine for breaking through?"
Shen Xuan’s face darkened, scolding:
"Nonsense! With your Master here, what need is there for any secret medicine for breaking through!"