The Sun rose, warm and bright.
Inside the bamboo forest, a man in white stood quietly with his eyes closed. He was graceful and unmoving like a mountain.
It was Ling Xian.
It had been half a year since the day he first met the man in green.
In this half a year, Ling Xian had followed this man to train his Qi and learn the art of stealing. His improvement was tremendous.
Half a year ago, he couldn't even be considered a Ninth Rate Expert. In fact, even those who had cultivated internal energy could suppress him.
Today, he was already a third level master. This was without a doubt, shocking news. Even the man in green was shocked.
The art of stealing was even more unbelievable.
After merely half a year, he had mastered the two techniques passed down by the man in green. He had also mastered them and was only slightly weaker than the man in green.
What could he do? Though Ling Xian was now a mortal and his Qi, physique, and soul were all gone, his enlightenment abilities were still there.
With his amazing comprehension ability, he could even comprehend supreme divine powers in a short period of time. It could be said that it was easy for him to cultivate two kinds of martial arts to the point of perfection. If he was given another half a year, he would definitely surpass the green-robed man!
"The Steps of the Wind …"
Mumbling to himself, Ling Xian began to walk through the bamboo forest in a mysterious manner.
After 10 breaths, he stopped. There were now 272 bamboo leaves in his hands.
This bamboo forest wasn't big. There were only 272 bamboos in total. In other words, after 10 breaths, Ling Xian had touched all the bamboos.
If he was at his prime, this wouldn't be a big deal. Even if he was at the foundational level, this would be a piece of cake.
But right now, he was only a third level master, which meant he had just entered the meditational level. Therefore, this was a little shocking.
The reason why Ling Xian could do this was all because of the Steps of the Wind.
When he first met the man in green, the man in green had used this technique once. Because Ling Xian was already a mortal, he didn't notice it.
After he learned this technique, he was certain that this was the footwork of the Thief of the World. Or in other words, the footwork of the Thief's Path was derived from the Steps of the Wind.
From this, it could be deduced that the man in green was related to the Immortal of the Thief.
"Empty Hand …"
Ling Xian mumbled to himself. His power of attraction appeared and in an instant, several bamboo leaves were sucked into his hand.
If there were cultivators here, they would definitely shake their heads and laugh, because this was the most basic telekinesis, and even Qi Condensation cultivators could do it.
However, in a world where there was no Spiritual Qi and the top experts were equivalent to the Foundation Building stage, it seemed rather unbelievable.
"I've never seen the successor of the Steal Sect use this method, but I'm sure that the Thief Immortals and Lian Yun are related."
Ling Xian frowned. Lian Yun was the name of the man in green. He was extremely famous in this world and was known as the Saint of Thieves.
He was one of the few Gurus in the world. Whether it was his strength or his thieving skills, he had reached the peak.
It wasn't an exaggeration to say that as long as he wanted to, there was nothing he couldn't steal. Even if it was a palace filled with experts, he could still come and go as he pleased.
"In half a year's time, you managed to train the Wind Chasing Steps and the Air Hand to such an extent. Your comprehension is truly inconceivable."
Lian Yun landed before Ling Xian. His green robe fluttered in the wind.
"You are flattering me." Ling Xian softly grinned. To Lian Yun, he was very grateful.
After all, this person gave him the opportunity to pass the test. If this wasn't an illusion, then this was the only way he could survive.
"That's not an exaggeration. If I had your enlightenment, I would've broken through the void a long time ago and become a legendary Immortal Cultivator."
Lian Yun exclaimed. He originally thought it would take Ling Xian at least 10 years to master both the Steps of the Wind and the Hand of Emptiness.
Not even in his dreams did he think that Ling Xian would only use half a year. On top of that, he was already a third rate cultivator.
"Breaking through the void …"
Ling Xian smiled. After half a year, he had a general understanding of this world.
The strongest people in this world are known as Grandmasters. There are five of them, and Lian Yun was one of them.
Above the Grandmaster is the legendary Breaking Through the Void.
Legend has it that if one can break through the void, one can enter an unknown world and have the chance to live forever.
However, nobody has ever broken through the void. Therefore, most people don't believe it.
However, Ling Xian was certain that this was not a legend, but a fact.
Breaking through the void is the same as breaking through the barrier between Heaven and Earth. One can enter a world with spiritual energy and naturally have the chance to live forever.
"There is no hope for me. I hope you can do it." Lian Yun stared at Ling Xian.
"You are only one step away from breaking through the void. It is not impossible."
Ling Xian faintly grinned. If Lian Yun knew that he was an Immortal Cultivator, his expression would be colorful.
"Thank you for your kind words."
Lian Yun grinned, "You are already a third rate cultivator. The Wind Chasing Steps and the Air Hand have also reached a high level of mastery. You can take care of yourself now."
"You mean, I can leave now?"
Ling Xian's eyes brightened. Leaving meant he could accumulate wealth and pass the Immortal Thief's test.
"You have to complete a test first. Only then will I feel assured that you can travel alone." Lian Yun smiled warmly, "You know Lin Yan Nan, right?"
"Leader of the Wulin Alliance, of course I've heard of you." Ling Xian nodded. Lin Yannan was one of the five grandmasters and was widely recognized as the strongest.
"Not long ago, he acquired a treasure. I don't know what it is exactly. I only know that it was placed in a secret room in his study."
Lian Yun casually said, "If you can steal it, then it proves that you can travel alone and won't embarrass me."
"You are not kidding right? You want me to steal something from the Leader of the Martial Arts Study? What's the difference between that and suicide?"
Ling Xian frowned. Lin Yan Nan was the number one cultivator in the martial arts world. Even someone as strong as Lian Yun was no opponent of his.
As a third rate cultivator, there was no way he could steal the treasure under Lin Yan Nan's nose.
"You think I would harm you?"
"Even though we are not master and disciple in name, we are in reality. I have always treated you like my son."
Lian Yun warmly smiled, "Lin Yan Nan is away for some business. The most powerful person in the Palace is a second rate cultivator."
"Not in the Palace …"
Ling Xian's frown disappeared, "That's possible. But second rate cultivators …"
"After all, you have received my teachings. If even second rate cultivators can find you, then you should give up on the idea of leaving. Stay by my side and train."
Lian Yun erased his smile, "Or else, if you leave, you will embarrass me. You might even die outside."
"I understand." Ling Xian softly nodded, agreeing to it.
He was going to steal something, not fight against second rate cultivators. As long as he was careful, there would be no problem.
"Don't worry, I won't harm you."
Lian Yun smiled, "I have no wife or children. You are my only family. I am counting on you to take care of me when I die."
"If that day ever comes, I will take care of you."
Ling Xian softly grinned, "When do we make our move?"
"Tonight. A long night brings many dreams," Lian Yun said.
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