"Shrinking ground?" Chu Li shook his head. He had never heard of it.
"It's the secret martial arts of Green Deer Cliff." Suru put down the white jade teacup and sighed. "Outsiders can't learn it!"
She looked at Chu Li, her eyes flashing.
Chu Li did not need the Omniscient Mirror to understand what she meant. He suddenly smiled. "I wonder if Aunt Siao could teach it to me."
"It'll be difficult." Suru smiled. Chu Li understood it immediately.
"Chief, please help me talk to Lady Siao." Chu Li smiled.
Suru scoffed and rolled her eyes. "I'll talk to Lady Siao."
"Thank you, Chief." Chu Li closed fist saluted.
Suru scoffed. "I'll be grateful if you don't make things difficult for me!"
Chu Li's existence was related to Lady Siao's cultivation. The Glory's Will, Andromeda, Nightmare Flower, and other rare spirit herbs were inseparable from Chu Li. In terms of importance, Chu Li was more important than herself. She did not know what Lady Siao was thinking. She did not restrict his movements even with Lady Siao's fortune-telling.
"We don't have a formation book in our residence?"
"Yes, but you can't see it." Suru shook her head. "Just give up. Lady Siao will not let you see it no matter what."
"I might have a talent in formation."
Suru scoffed. "You can't take the risk. Once you get lost in it, you're done for!"
"It's not that serious." Chu Li shook his head and laughed.
Suru said impatiently, "Formation books are extremely harmful. Once you get lost in it, you won't be able to eat or drink. You'll lose your life very quickly. I don't know how many geniuses have died because of it!"
An ordinary person reading a formation book was like reading a book from heaven. They could not understand it at all. Those geniuses with high intelligence could read it but once they got lost, it would be like jumping into a swamp. They would sink deeper and deeper, eventually harming themselves.
"Why does the Tempest Temple have the ability to pass down formations?"
Suru scoffed. "It's said that those monks who are proficient in Buddhism will be enlightened and gain wisdom. They will then be able to study formations. These monks have transcended life and death and sacrificed themselves for the temple. Every year, countless monks from the Tempest Temple die because of formations!"
Chu Li slowly nodded.
Su Ru cast a sidelong glance at him and scoffed. "Chu Li, don't think that just because you're well-versed in Buddhism, you can read the Formation Book. Even if you're well-versed in Buddhism, can you compare yourself to the monks of the Tempest Temple who have been cultivating Buddhism for their entire lives? Even they had a slim chance of survival. Don't take any chances. Is the Sentient Menace not enough for you to practice? … Besides, do you really think they can master the formation? It's just a superficial knowledge! "
As soon as the Sentient Menace was mentioned, Chu Li said, "I know the reason for my slow progress."
"Your progress is not slow!" Su Ru scoffed.
Chu Li's progress in the Sentient Menace was advancing at a tremendous pace, yet he said it was slow!
"I've been stagnant for a while now. There's nothing I can do."
Suru did not think much of it. "Cultivation is like this. There are fast and there are slow. You just have to endure it. Don't rush for instant benefits. Take it slow!"
"I found a knot."
"Tell me." Su Ru scoffed.
Chu Li said, "I need a torso tuning technique."
"Body cultivation?!" Su Ru frowned. "Don't mess around!"
Chu Li said, "If you want to cultivate the Sentient Menace, you need to supplement it with other torso tuning techniques."
This was a secret of the Tempest Temple that was not passed on to others. Even if someone were to obtain the secret manual of the Sentient Menace, they would not be able to advance further after reaching a certain level because they did not know the trick to cultivating it.
"What torso tuning technique do you need?"
"There's no need for a specific technique." Chu Li said, "Of course, the more exquisite the better."
"I see …" Su Ru pondered. "You should go to the Martial Arts Hall and take a look. Not many people cultivate torso tuning techniques. It's not worth it."
Chu Li frowned. There was no torso tuning technique in the top-notch martial arts secret manual.
"I'll go take a look today." Chu Li said.
Su Ru stood up and said, "Remember this time. Don't leave the Public House!"
Chu Li smiled and did not say anything. He did not want to leave the Public House, but he had no choice. He did not dare to make any promises.
Su Ru glared at him and left.
Xue Ling sent Su Ru back and asked eagerly, "Master, are you going to the Martial Arts Hall today?"
Chu Li shook his head. "I'll go to the Martial Arts Hall first, then the Wisdom Tower."
"Okay!" Xue Ling replied excitedly.
Chu Li lowered his head and thought about what torso tuning technique he should choose.
After the two of them had eaten, Su Ru appeared again before they left.
"Chu Li, follow me. Lady Xiao is waiting for you!"
Chu Li let Xue Ling go to the Martial Arts Hall by herself. He followed Su Ru to the Stargazing Tower.
When the two of them arrived at the third floor, Xiao Qi was wielding her sword in a white gown. Her sword was not fast, but it was continuous. Chu Li was secretly shocked. Her sword had an inexplicable charm that was far better than before.
She was probably exploring the path of the Grandmaster's Boundary. She was trying to break through the boundary with her sword. Her swordsmanship was amazing.
Xiao Qi stopped her sword and looked at him with her watery eyes. "You want to cultivate the Shrinking Ground?"
Chu Li closed fist saluted. "Escaping from the Tempest Temple is the best option."
This time, he almost perished together with them. He finally understood how terrifying the Tempest Temple was. If it was not for the Omniscient Mirror that could see through all illusions and was not affected by the formation, he would not have survived.
Fortunately, he had an idea and asked them about the secret to cultivating the Sentient Menace. Of course, they did not tell him, but it was displayed in their minds. He had learned a lot from them.
However, this was a memorable lesson. If his Light-body Technique was better, he could have escaped with the two girls.
Xiao Qi said, "The Shrinking Ground is a secret technique of the Green Deer Cliff. Even I have not learned it. Do you think there's any hope?"
Chu Li smiled. "I think Aunt Xiao likes me."
"You're so full of yourself!" Su Ru rolled her eyes.
Xiao Qi shook her head and stared at him calmly. "I'll give you a chance. Go to the Wonder Temple!"
"Lady Xiao, the Tempest Temple is after him!" Su Ru shouted.
Xiao Qi said, "The Tempest Temple probably hasn't reacted yet. If Chu Li goes alone, he can probably get there in a day."
The Infinite Azure Sea that Chu Li cultivated was famous for its deep inner energy. His inner energy was enough to support it.
Chu Li closed fist saluted. "Yes, I will personally ask Aunt Xiao!"
"There's a letter here and these Light Grass." She pointed at the bag on the table. "Personally hand it to Aunt Xiao!"
Su Ru looked at Chu Li hesitantly. She was still worried.
Xiao Qi glared at her. Su Ru took the letter and the bag and passed it to Chu Li. "Be careful!"
Chu Li smiled. "Don't worry, Chief."
"When have I ever been worried?!" Su Ru said impatiently. "Leave now, don't let anyone see you!"
Chu Li nodded. He took the bag and kept the letter. He closed fist saluted and left the Stargazing Tower. He went straight out of the Public House and blended into the crowd. They left Chong Ming Town together and used the Light-body Technique to travel quickly.
He used the Infinite Azure Sea and his inner energy doubled. His speed was extremely fast, like a gust of wind.
In the evening, he arrived at the Wonder Temple.
The sunset dyed the Wonder Temple rosy red, adding a sense of vicissitudes and lethargy.
Chu Li came to the front of the temple and gently knocked on the door. Ah Shu quickly appeared and looked at him. She led him into the temple and entered the main hall.
The empty main hall was filled with the faint scent of sandalwood. Xiao Yueling was kneeling in front of the statue of God. She was dressed in a green robe and her graceful figure was motionless. Chu Li quickly turned his eyes away.
Ah Shu knelt on a cattail hassock and did not move.
Chu Li sat quietly in the main hall. Time seemed to have frozen. From time to time, the sound of tired birds returning to the forest could be heard.
Chu Li felt everything in the Wonder Temple. He saw the flowers and grass. There was a garden behind the temple that was filled with beautiful flowers.
After a while, Xiao Yueling stood up and walked towards him. Her bright eyes were like stars and she had a faint smile on her face.
Chu Li bowed and closed fist saluted. He then handed the letter and the bag to Ah Shu.
Xiao Yueling read the letter and smiled at him. "You want to learn the Shrinking Ground?"
Chu Li said, "The Tempest Temple is hot on my trail. Without the best Light-body Technique, it'll be hard to escape."
"Those stupid monks are too overbearing!" Xiao Yueling scoffed and walked out of the main hall. She went to the stone table in the courtyard and sat down. Ah Shu brought a cup of tea and stood beside her. She pricked up her ears.
Xiao Yueling looked at the red clouds in the sky and sighed. "The Shrinking Ground is a unique skill of Green Deer Cliff. I won't teach it to you."
Chu Li sighed. He knew it.
His request was a little too much. Green Deer Cliff's secret skill was only passed down. If it were to spread, Green Deer Cliff would not let it go. No matter how strong Xiao Yueling was, she could not disobey it. After all, she was a disciple of Green Deer Cliff.
"However, the Shrinking Ground isn't the only top-notch Light-body Technique in the world!"
Chu Li shook his head. "The others are out of my reach."
He knew of a few other top-notch Light-body Techniques in the world. However, they were all secret skills of prestigious sects and the Imperial Family.
"Do you know of Imminent Skyline?"
"Imminent Skyline … I've never heard of it." Chu Li shook his head.
"Imminent Skyline is an ancient martial art." Xiao Yueling said, "I obtained it when I was young. Unfortunately, I've never mastered it. You can try. Now that your life is at stake, you might be able to master it."
Chu Li smiled bitterly. "If Aunt Xiao can't master it, I'm afraid …"
"You're a man. Have some ambition," Xiao Yueling said. "If you can't master it, you'll definitely die. If you can master it, you'll have a chance of survival. The next time the Tempest Temple comes after you, it'll be like a thunderbolt. It'll be unstoppable."
"… Yes." Chu Li fist saluted. "Thank you, Aunt Xiao!"
"Ah Shu." Xiao Yueling waved her hand and smiled. "However, I can't just give you Imminent Skyline for free."
Chu Li fist saluted and gestured for her to command him.
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