Chu Li's expression changed. "The last three levels are gone?"
"Yes." Zhao Tianxing nodded.
"Why are they gone?" Chu Li frowned. "Why are they gone?"
"I think it's a secret. Nobody knows." Zhao Tianxing shook his head. "But it doesn't matter because nobody can cultivate to the sixth level. If the Spirit Crane Technique isn't a Foundation Building heart technique, nobody will cultivate it. It's slow, time-consuming, and powerless."
"What's the highest level?" Chu Li asked.
Zhao Tianxing answered, "Maybe Master's Junior Ning. He cultivated to the fifth level."
"Fifth level …" Chu Li frowned. "Why so slow? Is it because of the spiritual energy from Heaven and Earth? "
"Firstly, it's because of the spiritual energy from Heaven and Earth. Secondly, we can't see spirit cranes, so we can't obtain their essence. Naturally, there's no way to improve." Zhao Tianxing shook his head and sighed. "Green Deer Cliff used to be a gathering place for spirit cranes. Why are the pavilions built so high? It's to attract spirit cranes. Spirit cranes don't like to land on the ground and dislike turbid air. They live in the sky and breathe in fresh air. That's their habit. "
Chu Li nodded.
That was true. The Spirit Cranes Peak was so tall that one could not see the bottom as it was blocked by clouds. Moreover, spirit cranes still perched on the treetops as they disliked turbid air.
"If there's an abundance of spiritual energy and I see spirit cranes again, can I cultivate the Spirit Crane Technique quickly?" Chu Li asked.
Zhao Tianxing laughed. "Then we can only go back to ancient times. However, the Spirit Crane Technique wasn't a martial art that could be mastered in a short period of time. It requires a lifetime of cultivation. It's profound and contains the truth of Heaven and Earth."
Chu Li nodded slowly, feeling disappointed.
Without the last three levels of heart technique, it would be useless for him to obtain the Spirit Crane Technique. It would be a waste of effort.
Without changing his expression, he followed him into the Sutra Library.
There was nothing different about the Scripture Pavilion. It was spacious and quiet. There were many antique bookshelves filled to the brim with scrolls. There were many disciples in the pavilion. Some were reading, nodding their heads, and some were carefully searching, their expressions anxious.
After Chu Li and Zhao Tianxing entered, they went straight to a bookshelf on the first floor. Zhao Tianxing pointed.
Chu Li looked over and saw that the Spirit Crane Technique was written on this row of bookshelves. There were almost a thousand volumes.
Some of them were questions about the Spirit Crane Technique, some were detailed explanations of the Spirit Crane Technique, some were insights about the Spirit Crane Technique, and some were not questions about the Spirit Crane Technique. There were all sorts of them, but they were all experiences and cultivation guides for the Spirit Crane Technique.
Zhao Tianxing said, "Based on my experience, it's best not to look at these insights because they're useless."
Chu Li raised his eyebrows.
Zhao Tianxing shook his head and said, "Everyone has their own experiences when cultivating the Spirit Crane Technique. Everyone is different. If you want to learn from someone else, you might go down the wrong path. In the end, you'll realize that it's not suitable for you, and you'll end up wasting your time."
"Since it's useless, why did you place it here?" Chu Li asked.
Zhao Tianxing said, "When you're really puzzled, you can come over and take a look. You can learn from others, but don't practice according to these insights. You have to walk your own path."
"If that's the case …" Chu Li nodded slowly, feeling that it made sense.
"I want to take a look at these first." Chu Li pointed.
"You should practice first before looking at it," Zhao Tianxing said.
Chu Li shook his head. "I want to practice it after looking at it."
"Alright, up to you." Zhao Tianxing shook his head and smiled. "You're also walking your own path!"
Chu Li smiled. "Thank you, Senior Brother Zhao. Go ahead and do what you need to do. Don't worry about me. I'll ask for your help if anything happens."
"No problem. We're neighbors anyway," Zhao Tianxing said with a smile.
He waved his hand and turned to leave, no longer looking at the books beside him.
Chu Li began to read the books eagerly.
He first found the original secret manual of the Spirit Crane Technique. There were only six levels in total, but he realized that the heart technique was not activated by inner energy. Instead, inner energy was generated and activated through movements.
The spirit cranes in the pictures were vivid and lifelike. They were real spirit cranes, which was rare for a secret manual.
He had seen many secret manuals such as the Sun Cultivating White Tiger Portrait and the White Tiger Power. The spirit beasts in the pictures had changed their appearances and were vaguely resembling wild beasts. They had completely lost the spirit, energy, and spirit of spirit beasts.
The spirit cranes in the Spirit Crane Technique were no different from real spirit cranes. Unfortunately, one could only see the pictures and not the real cranes, so one could not grasp its essence. Hence, the Spirit Crane Technique was difficult to cultivate. Moreover, it was obvious that inner energy was formed by transforming spiritual energy or directly controlling spiritual energy. Hence, one could not cultivate it without sufficient spiritual energy.
The spiritual energy on Green Deer Cliff was ten times or even more than that of the outside world. However, compared to Spirit Cranes Peak, it was more than a hundred times more abundant. The difference was too great. Even if there were spirit cranes, it was impossible to cultivate the Spirit Crane Technique with this amount of spiritual energy.
After flipping through six levels in one go, he closed the secret manual and carefully placed it back in its original place. Then, he closed his eyes and began to simulate in his mind. As he moved slowly, a wisp of fresh air seemed to linger around him.
He had previously comprehended the Six Forms of Spirit Crane and was extremely familiar with the expressions and behaviors of spirit cranes. He also knew their thoughts and thoughts, so it was much easier for him to cultivate the Spirit Crane Technique than ordinary people.
He opened his eyes and continued to read the other insights. He flipped through one book after another and imprinted them into his mind. When he needed to use them, he could just search for them in his mind. Hence, he flipped through them very quickly.
By the time the sky turned dark, he had already flipped through the thousand volumes of insights. There were still some small techniques that needed time to master.
The Sutra Library was already filled with a gentle milky white brilliance. There were luminous pearls hanging everywhere.
Chu Li shook his head and sighed. How extravagant. There were so many luminous pearls. Any one of them could be sold outside and one could live a carefree life.
He walked out of the Sutra Library and returned to the small courtyard without reading any other books.
The small courtyard was already brightly lit. Chu Li was stunned. He pushed the door open and saw a delicate and pretty young girl already standing inside. She was cleaning the courtyard. When she saw him, she quickly curtsied.
Chu Li was stunned. "You are …?"
"I'm Xu Mei. Greetings, Senior Brother Lu," the young girl said crisply.
Chu Li looked at her in confusion.
She was dressed in a green tunic and had a graceful figure. Although she was not extremely beautiful, she was still delicate and lovely.
Xu Mei said, "I was ordered to serve Senior Brother Lu."
Chu Li was even more confused.
"I'm not an official disciple," Xu Mei said. "I'm not talented, so I can only be a maid."
"Then why did you come to Green Deer Cliff?"
"My parents are disciples of Green Deer Cliff," Xu Mei said.
She spoke slowly, softly and calmly.
Chu Li smiled bitterly. "Then who would dare to let you serve them?"
"What does that matter?" Xu Mei said. "I can't just sit around and do nothing. I have to help the cliff."
"Alright." Chu Li nodded.
The children of Green Deer Cliff disciples might not necessarily be talented. Since Green Deer Cliff was very strict in accepting disciples, the children of these disciples could not be thrown out of Green Deer Cliff. It would be too unreasonable. They could only stay on the island. They could not become disciples of Green Deer Cliff and could only be maids or scribes.
However, it was obvious that the status of these maids would not be low. After all, their parents were around, so they had to show respect for Green Deer Cliff.
Xu Mei left with light footsteps and soon returned with a box of rice. She placed four dishes and two soups on it. After Chu Li finished eating, he left the small courtyard and strolled outside to familiarize himself with Green Deer Cliff.
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