Chapter 59 - 59 Selection of Merits_1

Chapter 59 Selection of Merits_1

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Mo Hua, in the end, still did not choose a Cultivation Technique. When everyone parted ways, Mo Hua’s figure seemed slightly forlorn.

Bai Zixi noticed this and suddenly said, “I’ll have Aunt Xue give you some Spiritual Objects.”

Mo Hua was taken aback; he had not expected the usually aloof Bai Zixi to have such a kind heart. He couldn’t help but smile but still declined, saying,

“There’s no need. Cultivation is a lifelong matter; I cannot depend on others for my entire life. Besides, I should not accept rewards without merit; I can’t just take others’ things at will.”

Bai Zixi’s expression remained indifferent. It was unclear whether he was pleased or not.

After Mo Hua finished speaking, he sincerely added, “Thank you!”

Mo Hua always maintained gratitude for others’ kindness toward him.

After the others had left, Mr. Zhuang, who had been sitting on a lounge chair from sunbathing until moonbathing, finally got up leisurely and walked to the secluded and somewhat dusty study, mumbling,

“Old Kui is too lazy. How long has it been since this study was cleaned?”

Behind him, where there had been no one, Old Kui suddenly appeared:

“If it isn’t used, what difference does it make whether it’s cleaned or not?”

“How many times have I told you not to always appear and disappear like this? A perfectly good courtyard, and you make it feel so eerie.”

Mr. Zhuang said discontentedly, then walked around the study, flipping through various books and Jade Slips. The already untidy study became even more cluttered.

“What are you looking for?”

“I am looking for a few volumes of Cultivation Techniques,” said Mr. Zhuang casually.

“For Mo Hua, that kid?”

“Exactly.”

“You’ve never been so attentive to your disciples before,” remarked Old Kui blandly, with a hint of sarcasm.

Mr. Zhuang selected a few Jade Slips, spread them out on the desk, and sat down slowly and methodically to examine them one by one:

“I used to be single-mindedly devoted to the Tao, inevitably arrogant. Now that times have changed and I am no longer connected with the Tao, naturally, I have some spare time to meddle in trivial affairs.”

Old Kui said no more, and the room suddenly fell silent.

After a moment, Mr. Zhuang could not help but say, “You should talk sometimes; otherwise, this room really feels creepy.”

Old Kui replied indifferently, “What do you want me to say?”

Mr. Zhuang thought for a moment and said, “What do you think would be a good Cultivation Technique for Mo Hua, that child?”

“It would be best not to choose at all.”

Old Kui silently followed behind Mr. Zhuang cleaning up, occasionally handing him a jade slip or two. Mr. Zhuang would glance at them, show a bit of disdain, but nevertheless, he kept them aside while muttering:

“Your taste in selecting cultivation techniques is still as pedestrian as ever...”

The next day, after Mo Hua spent the day working on Formations, he was about to head home in the evening when he saw Mr. Zhuang wave to him from the bamboo pavilion.

Mo Hua approached, paid his respects, and couldn’t help but express his confusion, “Gentleman, is there something you wish to instruct?”

Mr. Zhuang simply placed a large bundle of mixed jade slips and texts before Mo Hua, “Take your pick.”

Mo Hua’s mouth fell open in shock, “Gentleman...”

“Since you’ve called me ‘Gentleman’, I can’t treat you too poorly; giving away a cultivation technique is just a trivial matter.”

Remembering Mr. Zhuang, who would usually be indolent and capable of lounging in a chair all day, Mo Hua looked at the large bundle of carefully selected cultivation techniques in front of him and felt a warmth in his heart. Standing up, he respectfully paid homage once again.

“Pick one yourself; I’m going to meditate for a while.”

Mr. Zhuang waved his hand and lay back down in the chair, closing his eyes for a little rest.

Mo Hua tried not to disturb Mr. Zhuang as he gently and attentively flipped through the pile of cultivation techniques before him.

Spirit Transfering Jue, Sitting Taoist Skill, Heaven and Earth Eryi Classic, Immortal Path Divine Technique...

Just reading the names of these techniques revealed their mystery, with even more extraordinary effects—some could amplify Spiritual Power, others allowed for Spirit and Body Dual Cultivation, and some even reduced bottlenecks in Cultivation. The least advanced among them could help cultivate up to thirty cycles of Spiritual Power, and many of the required Heaven and Earth spiritual items were familiar to Mo Hua.

Even with Mo Hua’s modest experience in Qi Refinement, the familiarity suggested that while these Spiritual Objects were rare, they were not the unique treasures that were priceless or as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns, or Innate Spirit Objects.

This indicated that Mr. Zhuang must have put a lot of thought into selecting these techniques.

Mo Hua quietly took note of this kindness and then focused on choosing a cultivation technique.

First, he picked the cheapest ones, requiring the fewest Heaven and Earth spiritual items; next, he looked for those that could cultivate the highest cycles of Spiritual Power; then, those most suitable in attributes; and finally, the most practical in effects...

Mo Hua went back and forth, eventually narrowing down to a few options that seemed most appropriate, but then he began to worry again.

The least required Spirit Objects still didn’t mean none, and when converted into monetary terms, it would still require over a thousand Spirit Stones.

During the past few days, Mo Hua had looked at cultivation techniques that required tens of thousands of Spirit Stones worth of Spirit Objects. Compared to those, a few thousand Spirit Stones was already the cheapest.

But Mo Hua suddenly realized that even just a few thousand Spirit Stones were, in fact, something he absolutely could not afford.

Mo Hua felt somewhat at a loss at that moment.

Just then, Mo Hua came across a rough, crudely-fashioned jade slip that looked distinctly out of place among the various refined and elegant books and jade slips.

Mo Hua held it in his hand, submerged his Divine Sense into it, and the simple, ancient characters for “Heaven Yan Jue” appeared in his mind. As he continued to read further, he suddenly felt that the explanation for this technique seemed to be missing something.

After pondering for a moment, Mo Hua suddenly remembered that there was no mention of required Heaven and Earth spiritual items for this technique.

Does that mean that the cultivation of this technique does not require any additional Heaven and Earth Spiritual Objects?

The moment this thought surfaced, it sent waves of excitement through Mo Hua’s young mind, leaving him feeling almost overwhelmed with emotion.