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"Kid, what's your cultivation level?"

"Condensing Qi Bone Refining Realm, fifth layer," Li Xiaoyao replied with a smile, not bothering to conceal it.

"What!"

Jiang Lichun stared at Li Xiaoyao in disbelief. He had clearly sensed before that Li Xiaoyao was merely a cultivator who had just entered the Qi-Training Mirror stage. But now, the young man was telling him that his cultivation had reached the Condensation Realm.

Jiang Lichun was unwilling to believe it, but the strength exhibited by Li Xiaoyao could not be faked.

Jiang Lichun slowly regained composure from his shock and asked, "How old are you this year?"

"28."

"Who did you apprentice under?"

"No sect."

Jiang Lichun's eyelids twitched violently, "No sect? Then who taught you how to cultivate?"

Li Xiaoyao chuckled, "Born with good bones, I found a martial arts secret manual in a cave, and after practicing it for a while, here I am."

Three black lines appeared on Jiang Lichun's forehead, and he felt an urge to smack Li Xiaoyao.

Finding a martial arts secret manual in a cave? What do you think this is, a television show or a novel?

"If you're reluctant to talk about it, I won't pry further," Jiang Lichun mused for a few seconds before saying, "Kid, would you be willing to join my Xuan Sect?"

Li Xiaoyao waved his hand, "Hey, Elder Jiang, we just made a bet, and you lost. Shouldn't you fulfill your promise first?"

Jiang Lichun replied irritably, "What do you think demon beast meat is? Street-side cabbages that go for a few Xuan Country Currency each?"

"So, you're thinking of going back on your word?" Li Xiaoyao looked threatening, "Elder, I should tell you, even though you're old, and I should respect my elders, if you're going to act shady with me, then I'll have to get tough."

Jiang Lichun's eyes rolled, and he suddenly smiled, "Kid, do you want demon beast meat?"

"Hmm," Li Xiaoyao took a wary half step back; he always felt this old man was even more crafty than an old fox.

At least, up until now, Li Xiaoyao had never felt more threatened by anyone than by this old man.

Jiang Lichun chuckled, "As for demon beast meat, I do have quite a bit. However, it's more valuable than gold, and I generally don't give it to outsiders. But—"

"Stop beating around the bush and get to the point," Li Xiaoyao waved his hand impatiently.

"However, if you are one of us, a member of Xuan Sect, then it's no problem to give all the demon beast meat to you," Jiang Lichun said, his eyes gleaming.

"You want to take me as your disciple?" Li Xiaoyao looked at him oddly.

"Although you are young, your cultivation level has reached the Condensation Realm. In the pursuit of cultivation, seniority doesn't matter; strength is respected," Jiang Lichun replied.

"Given your cultivation level, serving as a guest elder in Xuan Sect is certainly enough."

"Guest elder?" Li Xiaoyao asked, "What do you mean?"

"The so-called guest elder is somewhat like being halfway affiliated with Xuan Sect. Whatever you want, as long as it doesn't harm the sect, I can help you obtain it. Of course, if one day Xuan Sect faces trouble, you would also need to lend a hand." Experience new stories on empire

Li Xiaoyao suddenly understood that the elder was trying to tie him to the sect.

Li Xiaoyao didn't immediately agree. Although the prospect of demon beast meat was tempting, if it came at the cost of his freedom, it wouldn't be worth it.

Jiang Lichun seemed to guess what Li Xiaoyao was thinking and said, "Kid, with your current cultivation level, you must also be aware of the status and influence of my Xuan Sect within the cultivation circle."

Li Xiaoyao shook his head, "Today is the first time I've heard of the Xuan Sect."

Old Man Jiang, upon hearing this, was first startled, then became furious, but seeing that Li Xiaoyao's expression didn't seem false, he asked, "Is this really the first time you've heard of it?"

"I have no need to lie to you." Li Xiaoyao also felt very helpless, knowing how shocking it was for someone his age to have reached such a terrifying realm.

If it weren't for the support of a major clan, ordinary people would probably not even know what cultivation is.

Therefore, it was natural for Old Man Jiang to assume that Li Xiaoyao must be a young master from a major clan.

But now, Old Man Jiang realized he was wrong.

This young man, whose cultivation could compete with his own, truly cultivated all by himself.

For an ordinary person with no background to reach the fifth level of the Condensing Qi Bone Refining Realm on their own effort was nearly impossible.

Yet now, this impossibility was right in front of him.

After a brief period of shock, Old Man Jiang immediately made up his mind to recruit Li Xiaoyao at all costs.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

Even without considering the terrifying cultivation talent of Li Xiaoyao, a cultivator at the fifth level of the Condensing Qi Bone Refining Realm, if he could join Xuan Sect, Xuan Sect's status in the cultivation lineage would surely rise tremendously.

"Since you are unfamiliar with the cultivation lineage, then this old man will explain it to you."

After mulling it over, Old Man Jiang started to speak, organizing his thoughts: "Cultivators have existed since ancient times, but as technology has advanced, the spiritual energy on Earth has become increasingly thin, and the number of cultivators has decreased at a fearsome rate. In ancient times, anyone who wished to cultivate could do so, but now, to practice cultivation, one must possess a Spirit Root."

Li Xiaoyao asked, "What is a Spirit Root?"

"You can think of a Spirit Root as a natural aptitude and foundation for cultivation. The stronger the Spirit Root, the faster the cultivation speed and the greater the potential for future achievements. Generally speaking, Spirit Roots are divided into nine ranks. I, myself, possess a fifth-rank Spirit Root," said Old Man Jiang, his face lighting up with a smug sense of pride.

"How can one determine the rank of their own Spirit Root?"

"Within Xuan Sect, we have a Qi-Training Mirror that can test a cultivator's Spirit Root."

Li Xiaoyao nodded, thought for a few seconds, and then asked, "What is the status of Xuan Sect in the cultivation world?"

Jiang Lichun said proudly, "It's among the top ten in Zhongzhou!"

Li Xiaoyao was somewhat disappointed, "Only in the top ten? And that's just in Zhongzhou."

"Hey, kid, what's with that look? Do you have any idea what being in the top ten entails? You must understand that Zhongzhou is vast, with thousands of sects, and for Xuan Sect to be ranked among the top ten represents a tremendous amount of strength."

"You might have reached such a level at a young age, but you should know that not many cultivators are good people. Although you're powerful, if you encounter someone unreasonable who kills and robs, you ultimately won't be able to resist. However, if you join Xuan Sect, even if you offend some powerful sects, they will have to give Xuan Sect some face," Jiang Lichun persuaded patiently.

Li Xiaoyao was somewhat moved; indeed, even though he had the System, his current personal strength was still too weak.

Even if he was confident he could improve his cultivation level faster than most cultivators, no matter how fast, it would still take time.

If he had a sect to rely on, it would be completely different.

"Since you're so sincere, old man, I'll reluctantly agree," Li Xiaoyao sighed and shook his head, as if the decision was a great burden to him.

Old Man Jiang's mouth twitched; if word got out that Xuan Sect was taking disciples, by the next day thousands of cultivators would come to seek apprenticeship. And now, this annoying brat was still acting coy after gaining an advantage.

But it didn't matter, as long as he agreed.

From that moment on, Li Xiaoyao became an honorary elder of Xuan Sect.

And Li Xiaoyao, he gained a powerful backing.

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