After dinner, Chu Li helped her cultivate for the whole night.
His spirit was strong and Xue Ling's progress was extremely fast. In just one night, she had broken through two acupuncture points. She was one step closer to the Innate Mastery Boundary. A smile appeared on Xue Ling's cold face.
During breakfast the next day, Su Ru arrived in a yellow gown. Her face was bright and her eyes were smiling.
She entered the courtyard and glanced at the Glory's Will Tree first. The height of the Glory's Will Tree had already reached her waist, and its growth was gratifying. Her smile grew even wider as she gracefully walked to the gazebo and sat in front of Chu Li.
Chu Li smelled the fragrance from her body and smiled. "What's so happy about, Chief?"
"You've been promoted to the Chief. Is that a good thing?" Su Ru chuckled.
Xue Ling carried the white jade teacup into the pagoda and gently passed it to her. She looked at Chu Li in surprise.
Su Ru smiled and said, "Xue Ling, your Young Master has made a name for himself. From today onwards, he will be promoted to Glory's Will Institute's General Manager!"
"Chief of the Glory's Will Institute?" Xue Ling asked doubtfully, "I don't think I've heard of the Glory's Will Institute!"
"The Skysoul Institute is this small courtyard of yours." Suru pursed her lips and smiled, "No matter what, the Chief is the Chief … Chu Li, you can have ten Scribes, twenty Protectors, including two Innate Masters!"
Chu Li shook his head and could not help but laugh. "There's no need for so many people."
"You can summon the guards at the Martial Arts Hall at any time." Su Ru said, "As for the Imperial Bodyguards, you can choose them at any time. It's up to you whether you want to choose or not. In any case, the Skysoul Institute will pay you directly."
Chu Li smiled. "How many?"
"Ten thousand taels of silver every month."
"So many?" Xue Ling's eyes widened.
The Skysoul Institute didn't need to care about the salaries of the guards and guards. The ten thousand taels of silver was used for work and rewards.
"That's not a lot." Su Ru took a sip of tea. "In the future, if you perform meritorious deeds, it will increase. Have you heard about Zhao Ying?"
"I heard the gist of it, but Xue Ling did not elaborate."
"This bunch of fellows from Phoenix Tree Faction!" Su Ru scoffed, "Feng Shicai has a younger brother who is an elder of Phoenix Tree Faction."
"You've got guts!" Chu Li's face darkened.
"They're probably testing the waters." Su Ru smiled. "When Zhao Ying made her move, they retreated in fear!"
"Phoenix Tree Faction …" Chu Li muttered.
"This Phoenix Tree Faction cannot be underestimated either," Su Ru said, "In recent years, their power has increased greatly and there are a few young talents in the faction. There are signs of resurgence."
"They dared to challenge the High Duke's Public House?" Chu Li frowned.
Zhao Ying's identity was by no means a secret. A simple investigation would reveal that attacking Zhao Ying in Chong Ming Town was equivalent to provoking the High Duke's Public House.
Suru sneered, "Our Manor has been weak these few years and people are looking down on us more and more. By provoking our Manor, Phoenix Tree Faction has made a name for themselves and they have a wishful thinking!"
"Aren't you afraid of the guards?"
"They also calculated their limits. The only thing they miscalculated was that they didn't expect Zhao Ying's martial arts to be so powerful." Suru pursed her lips and smiled, "Who could see that the delicate and weak Zhao Ying has such martial arts? It's all thanks to you!"
Chu Li waved his hand.
"They are honest this time. They know that the High Duke's Public House is not a place that any Tom, Dick or Harry can provoke!" Su Ru scoffed and laughed again, "Speaking of which, it's still Zhao Ying who did the work!"
"Sister Zhao Ying has worked hard," Chu Li sighed.
Since the opening of the Leisure Cloud Pub, Zhao Ying had been sitting there. She did not leave even for a moment as she was afraid that someone would bully those poor women.
"It's rare that her martial arts did not fall behind," Su Ru said, "But that place is quite suitable for her."
Zhao Ying's temper was too soft and she was not suitable to be a Protector outside the Public House. She had already suggested to the Martial Arts Hall to set up the Protector of the Leisure Cloud Pub as a mission so that Zhao Ying would not need to go on other missions and could always stay in the Leisure Cloud Pub.
Chu Li changed the topic, "Chief, can the Art of White Tiger be taught to outsiders?"
"Who do you want to teach it to?" Su Ru was surprised.
This was an ancient martial art. It was mysterious and unpredictable. The first and second volumes were combined into one and it was a rare torso tuning technique. Although the threshold was a little high and the average person could not cultivate it.
Chu Li said, "The sisters of the Leisure Cloud Pub."
"They can cultivate it?" Su Ru laughed, "Stop joking!"
If the Lady could not cultivate it, could they? That was simply impossible!
"I have a trick."
"What is it?"
"The Buddhist Sect's Enlightenment Technique."
"No matter what method," Su Ru said disapprovingly, "didn't you say that forcefully cultivating it would hurt your spirit?"
"I can add the Art of White Tiger into the beginner's basic section. First, I'll cultivate the basics. Then, I'll slowly cultivate the Art of White Tiger."
"There's such a good thing?" Su Ru said, "Then let me try it first!"
"Can it be taught to them?"
Su Ru frowned and thought for a while, "I'll have to ask the Lady."
Chu Li nodded.
This was reasonable. The Art of White Tiger was priceless. How could it be taught to others so easily? Not only was it unfair, it would also cause trouble in the future.
Su Ru said, "Try to enlighten me first. Let's see if your method works."
Chu Li smiled, "Chief, do you really dare to try it?"
"Do you think you can harm me?" Su Ru smiled disapprovingly, "When do you want to try it?"
"I can do it now."
"Come on then!" Su Ru put down her teacup.
Chu Li got up and sat beside her. He smiled, "Chief, calm down."
As he spoke, he slowly pressed his right palm on top of Su Ru's head.
Su Ru did not move. She looked at him with a smile. The two of them were very close. He could hear her breathing. Her breath smelled like orchids. Her eyes were as clear as the lake. Her skin was smooth and her facial features were delicate. The closer he got to her, the more beautiful she became.
"Close your eyes," Chu Li said.
Su Ru closed her eyes and smiled, "That's it?"
Chu Li did not answer. He performed the Buddhist Enlightenment Technique and poured the Art of White Tiger into her mind.
Through looking at the ferocious tiger portrait, Chu Li gained a great understanding. Observing from the sidelines, he expanded the Sun Cultivating White Tiger Portrait. Every tiger portrait could be transformed into a Sun Cultivating White Tiger Portrait. However, their auras differed, and their effects were also different. They were divided into different grades.
The aura of the White Tiger that was poured into Su Ru's mind was weak. Through this Art of White Tiger, she could absorb the invisible force in the void like a gentle breeze. The effect was weak but it could be accumulated to a certain extent.
Chu Li let go of her hand. Su Ru opened her eyes and then closed them again. She tried to visualize it in her mind. Sure enough, there was a White Tiger jumping and making movements. There was a weak force entering her body.
"It really is the Art of White Tiger!" She stared at Chu Li in surprise.
Chu Li smiled, "Cultivate for a while first. When your spirit is stronger, then you can cultivate the next one."
"Chu Li, you're amazing!" Su Ru said excitedly.
She understood Chu Li's plan. He weakened the aura of the White Tiger. The effect might be weaker but it was better than not being able to cultivate at all. The original Art of White Tiger's requirements were too high. Normal people could not cultivate it.
She could not wait to get up. She waved at Chu Li and fluttered out of the courtyard.
Xue Ling looked at him curiously.
Chu Li said, "You can't cultivate it."
"Why?" Xue Ling asked disappointedly.
Chu Li smiled, "It's best to try the Torso Tuning Technique when you reach the Innate Mastery's Boundary."
Although the Art of White Tiger was mysterious, he did not know if it would hinder the breakthrough to the Innate Mastery's Boundary. Chen Ying and the others were different. They were old and their foundations were damaged. He planned to let them walk another path.
"The Innate Mastery's Boundary …" Xue Ling's cold face showed helplessness. It was too far to reach.
Su Ru quickly returned and smiled, "Lady Xiao agreed, but only the first half of the book. And …"
Chu Li was listening attentively.
Su Ru said, "You're only allowed to teach them through enlightenment. You can't look at the secret book."
The inheritance obtained through enlightenment was different from the secret book. It could only be learned by accident and could not be passed down through words. Drawing the White Tiger in one's mind onto a piece of paper, not to mention how good one's drawing skills must be, it would be useless for others to see it.
"Thank you, Lady Xiao!" Chu Li smiled.
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