Chapter 477 - 167: Master’s Generous Gift, Senior Sister’s Dejection
Seeing his slightly flustered expression, the smile in Bai Bing’s eyes deepened. She quickly composed herself and said calmly, "Since you have taken me as your master, I have a gift to give you."
The moment she finished speaking, she made a light gesture with her fair hand.
A small booklet on a table at the side of the hall suddenly lifted into the air. Though there were no ripples of energy on its surface, it flew steadily toward Yang Jing as if pulled by an invisible hand.
His heart stirring, Yang Jing instinctively reached out and caught the light booklet in his palm.
He lowered his gaze to the booklet’s cover, where three powerful words were inscribed in an ancient, clerical script—*Indestructible True Skill*.
The moment those words met his eyes, Yang Jing trembled. His expression changed, his heart felt as if it had been seized by an invisible hand, and his breath caught for an instant.
The *Indestructible True Skill* was a secret buried deep in his heart, one he never dared mention to anyone else.
Before coming to the Xuanzhen Sect, his master, Sun Yong, had warned him repeatedly. This martial art was a Top-grade True Skill of immense value and must never be revealed to anyone, lest it bring about a fatal disaster.
Yang Jing could never have imagined that the secret he guarded so carefully would be known by his new master—much less that she would place the manual for it right in his hands.
He raised his head to look at Bai Bing, who was seated above. His lips pressed into a thin line as he said in astonishment, "Master, this—"
The rest of the words caught in his throat; he had no idea what to say.
’Should I ask Master how she knows, or should I explain the origin of this Cultivation Technique?’
Countless thoughts churned in his mind, and for a moment, he was completely flustered.
Bai Bing seemed to have anticipated his reaction. She shook her head gently, her voice cool. "I am not concerned with your past opportunities, nor do you need to tell me about them. Take this continuation of the *Indestructible True Skill* and focus on your cultivation."
When Yang Jing heard this, the tension in his back instantly eased. The heart that had been lodged in his throat finally began to settle.
’So Master truly doesn’t care about the Cultivation Technique’s origin and has no intention of questioning me.’
He quickly took a deep breath and bowed deeply to Bai Bing, his voice brimming with gratitude. "Thank you for your generous gift, Master!"
With that, a wave of sheer joy washed over Yang Jing.
The *Indestructible True Skill* he practiced was about to reach its current limit, but without the next part of the Cultivation Technique, he was completely unable to progress further.
He had been brooding over this very issue for quite some time.
He had neither enough contribution points to exchange for the subsequent martial arts manual nor the clearance to access the fourth floor of the Talent Pavilion. Finding the continuation of the *Indestructible True Skill* had seemed an almost impossible task.
But he had never, ever expected to suddenly become the disciple of a Peak Master, or that his new master would simply hand him the very manual he had been dreaming of.
The surprise came so suddenly it left him in a momentary daze.
Bai Bing observed the unconcealable joy on his face and began to speak slowly. Her tone was as cool as ever, but it now carried a hint of solemnity. "My approach to teaching disciples has always been hands-off. It is all up to you to fight for what you want."
She paused before continuing, "You have two senior sisters ahead of you. Their achievements today were earned by forging their own paths, one step at a time. The help I have provided them has always been minimal."
Bai Bing’s gaze fell upon Yang Jing, carrying both scrutiny and a warning. "Towering trees cannot be grown in a greenhouse. If you want to become a true powerhouse on the Martial Dao, your only path is to temper yourself and face hardship head-on."
"If you become my disciple only to think you’ve found a powerful backer, grow complacent, and stop progressing, then I will not hesitate to cast you out."
At her words, a chill went through Yang Jing’s heart. The joy on his face vanished instantly, replaced by a solemn look.
He nodded solemnly at Bai Bing, his voice firm and resonant. "I understand, Master!"
’Master’s words were no empty threat,’ he thought. ’There are no shortcuts on the path of the Martial Dao. The protection of others is fleeting; only your own strength is the surest foundation in this world.’
The faint sense of giddiness and excitement he had felt from latching onto such a powerful figure in the sect vanished in an instant.
Seeing his reaction, a flicker of satisfaction crossed Bai Bing’s cool features. She nodded slightly. "We are finished here. You may return and get some rest. Take time to carefully feel what changes the improvement to your natural aptitude has on your cultivation."
Yang Jing bowed respectfully. "Yes, Master."
Bai Bing hummed softly in acknowledgment, then added, "Now that you have stepped into the Qi Eating Realm, you are considered a Core Disciple of our Lingxi Peak. In a couple of days, I will have your Senior Sister introduce you to the other Elders, Stewards, and the various disciples in the Qi Eating Realm."
Her tone shifted, growing even more detached. "But none of that is important. What matters most is your own strength. As long as you are powerful and exceptional enough, you won’t need introductions. Others will take the initiative to get to know you."
Yang Jing bowed once more, replying in a solemn voice, "I understand."
Though he agreed aloud, a question quietly surfaced in his mind.
’I knew Senior Sister Si Jiawen was a Qi Absorption Realm expert ranked high on the Profound Truth List, and that she held immense prestige on Lingxi Peak, but I’ve never heard of a second senior sister.’
’What kind of person could this second senior sister be?’
Bai Bing seemed to read his mind but offered no explanation. She simply waved her hand. "You may leave. Go back and properly experience how the change in your natural aptitude affects your cultivation."