"You've already taken one foot into the path of cultivation; how could I not teach you?"

Zhao Junxian asked with a smile.

"Master, please accept my bow!"

Feng Bingwen reacted very quickly, immediately kneeling on the ground and performing the full kneeling ceremony.

"Hey!"

Feng Bingwen's actions caught Zhao Junxian somewhat off guard. He had never taken on a disciple before, and he was a little overwhelmed by this situation. He instinctively wanted to dodge, but he still managed to stand firm and accept the bow.

"Get up!"

Seeing that Feng Bingwen wanted to bow again, Zhao Junxian reached out and lifted him up. Feng Bingwen immediately felt the water around him, which was originally under his control, lift his body to stand upright.

"No need to be formal. From today onwards, I will teach you cultivation. However, we have only met by chance. You have done me a favor, so I will accept the respect due to a half-master and teach you the methods of cultivation."

"Half a master?"

Feng Bingwen's expression suddenly became incredibly interesting. He suddenly thought of his rapidly burning merit and finally understood where the problem lay.

This master perfectly met his requirements in every aspect. As a mentor, this young man was impeccable in every way.

But the question is, what merits does he have as a disciple?

Ordinary male!

For some reason, Feng Bingwen thought of these three words, and his heart was filled with mixed feelings. Even if this young man was only willing to be his half-master, it would still fulfill the wish he made to the Heavenly Book. Half-master is still a teacher.

"No need to overthink it. You have great fortune and opportunities of your own. I don't need to guide you much."

Feng Bingwen's expression was so obvious that Zhao Junxian immediately saw what he was thinking and explained.

"Disciple understands!"

Feng Bingwen took this as mere polite talk; he wasn't a three-year-old child, and he wasn't so easily fooled. Clearly, his aptitude was too poor, and this powerful figure didn't think much of him.

Do you know what spiritual practice is?

Seeing that the child was in low spirits, Zhao Junxian steered the conversation away from the topic.

"This disciple does not know, please enlighten me, Master!"

Feng Bingwen quickly composed himself and earnestly sought advice.

“My father once said that walking, sitting, and lying down are all forms of cultivation. Cultivation is not just about consuming the essence of the universe. For example, you, an ordinary mortal, accidentally obtained a dragon pearl, possessing divine power, yet you are devoted to good and restrain your desires—this is cultivation!”

Upon hearing this, Feng Bingwen felt a little embarrassed. After obtaining the Dragon Ball and gaining power that surpassed that of mortals, he had considered causing some trouble, but considering the existence of the Heavenly Book, he suppressed his chaotic thoughts.

"Restrain yourself, control your evil desires..."

The young man explained to Feng Bingwen what cultivation was, but he did not mention the breathing and qi-inducing methods that Feng Bingwen wanted. However, Feng Bingwen listened very attentively.

In the boy's words, cultivation was not as narrow as he imagined, but a much broader concept.

Like his previous incarnation, he lived in an era of abundant resources and rich information, which led him to change his habits of thousands of years. He became nocturnal, sedentary, and indulged in meat and fish at every meal without realizing it.

However, if someone in this materialistic age resists the temptations of external information, maintains a good routine, exercises regularly, and eats a balanced diet of meat and vegetables, without prioritizing gluttony, that is also a form of self-cultivation.

"This disciple has learned much!"

After listening to the young man's explanation of cultivation, Feng Bingwen seemed to have gained some insight.

"Hmm!"

However, after such a long speech, the boy suddenly fell silent.

"teacher?"

Feng Bingwen looked at him, gesturing for him to continue.

"This is my first time being a teacher, and I don't know how to teach you either."

The young man scratched his head in a somewhat troubled manner. This action slightly ruined the natural, otherworldly aura he exuded, but it also added a touch of humanity to his appearance.

"If you really don't know what to say, just pass on the method to me!"

Feng Bingwen was somewhat impatient. He wasn't greedy; he just wanted a single immortal technique that he could learn. The eight thousand merit points he had earned were well spent.

"That's not right."

But to Feng Bingwen's surprise, the young man in front of him shook his head and refused.

“Cultivating the Tao requires first cultivating the mind. You are not ready to start cultivating now. If I were to teach you the techniques now, it would only harm you.”

"this……"

Feng Bingwen was stunned and didn't know how to respond.

Would you like to come up the mountain with me?

After thinking for a moment, Zhao Junxian asked this question.

"Up the mountain?"

Feng Bingwen was taken aback, then his expression turned serious. He bowed respectfully, but uttered words of refusal.

"Please forgive me, Master, I'm afraid I won't be able to accompany you up the mountain to cultivate in the short term!"

Why?

Zhao Junxian asked the question knowingly, a smile appearing on her face.

"My parents are still alive, and I also have elderly relatives to support and care for. I cannot bear to leave them behind!"

Feng Bingwen explained the reason: his parents and relatives in this life treated him very well, which was one reason.

The more important reason is the Heavenly Book. Without experiencing the mortal world, where can he accumulate good deeds? If he were to follow this master to cultivate in the mountains, he would truly become just another ordinary person. Would the immortal sects have any opportunity for him to punish evil and promote good?

"It's alright!"

Upon hearing Feng Bingwen's reason for refusing, Zhao Junxian smiled gently, and her gaze towards Feng Bingwen became increasingly satisfied.

"Of all virtues, filial piety is the most important. It's good that you have this filial piety."

"It's just my cultivation..."

Feng Bingwen smiled shyly and rubbed his hands together somewhat embarrassedly.

“Since you wish to stay in the secular world to fulfill your filial duties, I will naturally help you achieve your goal. However, I cannot stay here for long and will return to the mountain after a while. Since you cannot come with me, there is only one way.”

"What method?"

“From the age of three, when I could remember, my father sent me to the library. It took me seven years to read through all 100,000 volumes of the Taoist canon. The true meaning of the Taoist scriptures was in my heart. At the age of ten, I created my own method and began to cultivate!”

"He started cultivating at the age of ten!"

Feng Bingwen praised him, but something felt off. After a moment's thought, he looked at the boy in front of him with a look of astonishment.

"Creating laws?"

"When I was reading the Daoist canon in the library, I also tried to cultivate my Qi using the methods contained therein, but I was never satisfied. So I had the idea of ​​creating my own method, and I finally succeeded on the day I turned ten!"

Zhao Junxian explained in a very calm tone, seemingly not proud of it.

"..."

Feng Bingwen remained silent. Even though he had not yet embarked on the path of cultivation, he understood how extraordinary the other party's talent was. He couldn't blame the other party for looking down on him and only being willing to be a half-master.

Would you be willing to read the 100,000 volumes of Taoist scriptures that I read back then?

"This disciple is willing!"

"There's no need to hesitate about something like this," Feng Bingwen readily agreed.

"The 100,000 volumes of Daoist scriptures reside within my heart. I have engraved them into a jade pendant, which you may carry with you and recite day and night. Only after you have thoroughly read the Daoist scriptures can you begin your cultivation. Is this arrangement acceptable to you?"

The boy reached out, revealing a jade pendant shaped like two fish. He held the jade pendant and asked a question.

"I will follow your instructions completely, teacher!"