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Chapter 22 – Mind-Illumination Technique

Looking at Ye Changqing, who was smiling, Hongzun felt he had underestimated this kid's talent.

However, he didn't think much of it and asked with a smile, "Now that you've reached the peak of the Body Refinement Realm, are you planning to go to the Martial Arts Hall to choose a Qi-Sensing Technique?"

Facing Hongzun's inquiry, Ye Changqing didn't hide anything, as there was nothing to hide. "Yes, I do have that intention."

"Don't bother going. With your status as a Menial Disciple, you won't get any good techniques there. I'll just teach you one myself."

Unexpectedly, Hongzun directly refused.

With Ye Changqing's status, he would only get the most basic Qi-Sensing Technique at the Martial Arts Hall, which would be of little use.

The technique Hongzun would teach was undoubtedly far superior to the basic ones from the Martial Arts Hall, incomparable by any measure.

Without waiting for Ye Changqing to respond, Hongzun casually pointed, and a stream of spiritual power entered Ye Changqing's mind.

Instantly, a technique called the Mind-Illumination Technique appeared in Ye Changqing's mind.

The grades of techniques are divided into Mystical Heaven-and-Earth, with each grade further divided into upper, middle, and lower levels.

The Mind-Illumination Technique that Hongzun taught was actually a Heavenly Mid-Grade Qi-Sensing Technique.

It not only made it easier to sense Heaven-and-Earth Spiritual Energy but also used a special method to circulate through the meridians, even allowing one to comprehend their mental state.

Such a perfect technique left Ye Changqing incredulous as he looked at Hongzun, not expecting him to impart it so easily.

Facing Ye Changqing's gaze, Hongzun seemed to guess what he was thinking and smiled nonchalantly. "Don't overthink it. Just practice well. If you have any questions, you can ask me."

As Ye Changqing began to break through to the Qi Perception Realm, he truly embarked on the path of cultivation. Subsequently, Ye Changqing indeed consulted Hongzun on many questions.

During this process, Hongzun also discovered that Ye Changqing had excellent comprehension.

Theoretical knowledge needed to be explained only once for Ye Changqing to remember it.

Although there might still be some gap compared to direct disciples like Lu Youyou, it was at least at a Heavenly level.

"Does this kid really have such high comprehension?"

He was somewhat secretly surprised. With such comprehension, becoming an Outer Sect Disciple shouldn't be a problem. Why was he still a Menial Disciple?

Soon, Hongzun discovered where the problem lay.

Theoretical knowledge was fine, but actual practice was a different story.

Stumbling and needing Hongzun to demonstrate a technique many times confirmed that while Ye Changqing had good comprehension, his talent and constitution were still too weak.

However, considering the delicious food, Hongzun rarely showed patience, teaching Ye Changqing the Mind-Illumination Technique bit by bit.

Having personal guidance from the Peak Master, one-on-one, was a treatment even direct disciples would envy.

As for the results, they were evident. After two hours, Ye Changqing had basically mastered the Mind-Illumination Technique.

"From now on, it's up to you to practice. A master leads you to the door, but cultivation depends on the individual."

Guiding Ye Changqing to the threshold had already exhausted Hongzun.

As for how far Ye Changqing could cultivate the Mind-Illumination Technique, that would depend on his own abilities.

However, Hongzun estimated that reaching minor success would be the limit.

Hearing this, Ye Changqing nodded, not discouraged. Seeing that it was about time, he began preparing lunch.

Speaking of meals, Hongzun suddenly became spirited, realizing he had spent the entire morning with this kid without noticing.

"No way, I need to eat two more bowls at lunch."

Lunch was still Stir-Fried Pork and Mapo Tofu, with no new dishes due to a lack of ingredients, which would arrive in the afternoon when Qian Youcai delivered them.

The praise for Mapo Tofu reached 100 yesterday, and the system rewarded a new dish, Braised Pig Trotters.

Once Qian Youcai delivered the ingredients in the afternoon, they could start making it. As for lunch, they would make do.

However, as lunchtime approached, the number of people arriving left Ye Changqing stunned. Over a thousand people showed up.

As lunchtime neared, Ye Changqing was still cooking in the kitchen, while Hongzun was alone in the courtyard.

Hearing the sound of footsteps, clearly a large number of people, Hongzun extended his divine sense and was momentarily stunned.

"So many people?"

Yesterday there were only two hundred people, but today over a thousand showed up?

In a flash, Hongzun was the first to stand at the large table, followed by Xiao Bai, and then a crowd rushed through the courtyard gate.

"Damn, why are there so many people today?"

"No idea, even Outer and Inner Sect Disciples are here."

"Did someone spill the beans? Who the hell couldn't keep their mouth shut?"

"I remember Li Dazui came to eat yesterday."

"It must be that guy. His mouth is notorious; anything he knows spreads all over Divine Sword Peak by the next day."

The Menial Disciples cursed, while the Outer and Inner Sect Disciples were filled with curiosity.

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"Is it really as good as they say?"

"It shouldn't be bad. Look at how excited these Menial Disciples are."

The disciples crowded together, and when Xu Jie, Liu Shuang, and Lu Youyou arrived late, they were also stunned by the crowd.

But only for a moment, as Xu Jie was the first to recover.

"Senior Sister, Junior Sister, use Agility Martial Arts. If we're slow, we might not get any food."

Yesterday, being slow only meant no extra servings, but today, with over a thousand people, being slow might mean not even getting soup.

With that, Xu Jie was the first to move.

"Spirit-Hiding Step."

"Falling Flower Movement."

The three accelerated instantly, quickly passing through the crowd and entering the courtyard.

Feeling a breeze pass by, the Menial Disciples hadn't reacted yet, but the few Inner Sect Disciples' expressions changed.

"Agility Martial Arts?"

"So fast, I couldn't even see clearly."

"Who cares about that now? They're using Agility Martial Arts to grab spots."

Someone realized that people were using Agility Martial Arts to secure spots, and suddenly, the Outer and Inner Sect Disciples followed suit, displaying their own Agility Martial Arts.

"Goodness, almost got outsmarted by them."

"Rush in."

"Whoa, who kicked me? No martial ethics, huh?"

As everyone displayed their Agility Martial Arts, the courtyard entrance turned chaotic, with some even resorting to sneak attacks.

All to secure a better spot. Meanwhile, inside the courtyard, Hongzun, Xiao Bai, Xu Jie, and others, who had already secured the top five spots, sat calmly, waiting to eat, ignoring the chaos outside.