At this moment, Zhou Xingdou couldn't help but look at his apprentice in a different light. This Xiao Tianzuo seemed silly, but he had indeed seen through Zhou Xingdou's true intentions.
It is easy to receive kindness, but difficult to repay it.
This is true of all things in the world. Receiving a favor from someone is an extremely simple thing, even a trivial matter for them. But when you repay that favor, you may have to pay a huge price, which could be your life.
Of course, Zhou Xingdou also had another thought in mind, which was to suppress the arrogance of that Desolate Heaven Empress.
Xiao Tianzuo may or may not have noticed this thought, but it doesn't matter.
"It's good that you understand."
Stephen Chow also showed a gentle smile to a man, something he hadn't done in a long time:
"But I am even more pleased with your honesty."
There are actually many ways to answer this question. For others, "no" or "dare not" would be the most appropriate answer, but Xiao Tianzuo's answer was more sincere, and Zhou Xingdou also hoped that his disciple would be sincere.
Zhou Xingdou was also moved, looking at Xiao Tianzuo's extremely ordinary face, and said earnestly:
"You are my first disciple, and you may also be my last. I don't care how much you achieve. Even if you were a good-for-nothing, I wouldn't mind since I've already accepted you."
At this point, Zhou Xingdou paused, then changed the subject:
"But there is one thing: do not deceive your master. Be honest and do not keep anything from him. Honesty is the greatest rule of the sect."
Xiao Tianzuo also breathed a sigh of relief, and knelt down before Zhou Xingdou again, performing the disciple's salute, saying:
"Disciple Xiao Tianzuo will remember Master's teachings."
Zhou Xingdou then raised his hand in a gesture of support, and with a surge of Dao power, he helped Xiao Tianzuo, who had been kneeling, to his feet.
"Get up. There's no need for such formalities in the future. Respect in your heart is enough."
From this moment on, Zhou Xingdou truly began to regard Xiao Tianzuo as his disciple and genuinely accepted this chosen one of the world.
After hearing Zhou Xingdou's words, Xiao Tianzuo was no longer so nervous and chuckled twice.
"Thank you, Master."
Zhou Xingdou also looked dazed, never expecting that he had taken on a disciple.
To be honest, he never thought about taking on apprentices, because he didn't need a future ally. From beginning to end, Zhou Xingdou didn't believe that anyone could surpass him in the future.
Similarly, he had no energy to teach others, nor would he teach cultivation. If it weren't for a series of coincidences and the drive for self-interest that led him to meet Xiao Tianzuo, Zhou Xingdou would never have had this idea in his life.
Looking at Xiao Tianzuo at this moment, Zhou Xingdou felt as if he were seeing another version of himself that he had lost.
If he had no memories of his past life and had not been reborn, he might be similar to Xiao Tianzuo.
A sense of vicissitude rose in Zhou Xingdou's heart.
He has been reborn for less than a year, but he feels as if he has lived through endless years, and his mentality is still somewhat tired and old.
"You have your path, and I have my way. My way is only suitable for myself. If others try to learn it, they will undoubtedly go astray. In fact, I don't have much to teach you about cultivation."
Zhou Xingdou, looking somewhat weathered, said that his knowledge was quite diverse, and now he was going to pursue a dual-system approach. He himself was not sure if he could succeed on this path, so naturally he would not pass it on to Xiao Tianzuo.
Moreover, even if he taught Xiao Tianzuo the original cultivation techniques, they wouldn't have much effect on the system of this world. The only things he could teach Xiao Tianzuo were the external skills and supernatural abilities obtained from the system.
Xiao Tianzuo shook his head very seriously and said gratefully to Zhou Xingdou:
"I have already benefited greatly from receiving Master's Divine Elephant Suppressing Prison Technique. I may not be able to fully comprehend it even if I spend my whole life doing so."
However, Zhou Xingdou did not think so. While the Divine Elephant Suppressing Prison Force was powerful, the internal cultivation method was equally important.
If Zhou Xingdou hadn't considered Xiao Tianzuo his disciple, that would have been one thing. But now that Zhou Xingdou had accepted Xiao Tianzuo as his disciple, and he had already taken so much from this student, it would be unreasonable not to give him some benefits in return.
Thinking of this, Zhou Xingdou said slowly:
"The Divine Elephant Suppressing Prison Technique is ultimately an external skill, lacking in internal cultivation. You still need to cultivate your internal skills as well. What level of internal skill are you currently practicing?"
Xiao Tianzuo scratched his head, but didn't hide anything from Zhou Xingdou. After all, Zhou Xingdou had just said that the only rule of their sect was to be honest and not hide anything.
"I am currently cultivating a low-grade cultivation technique, the Tai Cang Jue. Senior Huang Tian once said that this is the most suitable cultivation technique for me at present."
Zhou Xingdou frowned and said:
"Earth grade? What level is that?"
Xiao Tianzuo was stunned for a moment, but then he realized what was happening:
"Oh right, Master comes from another world."
He then explained the division of treasures and cultivation techniques among the four sacred realms:
"The Four Heavenly Sacred Domains have categorized cultivation techniques and elixirs into six grades: Spirit Grade, Yellow Grade, Profound Grade, Earth Grade, Heaven Grade, and Near-Dao. These grades basically correspond to the six major realms of cultivation."
At this point, Xiao Tianzuo even seemed a little proud:
"My disciple's Tai Cang Technique is also a high-grade technique among Earth-grade techniques, enough to support me until I reach the Dharma Aspect realm of the Earth Refining stage."
But Stephen Chow's lips twitched as he said:
That's it?
The Refining Earth Realm is equivalent to the Saint Realm of the Initial Origin. Reaching the peak of the Refining Earth Realm only makes one a Great Saint, which is not even as good as the Extreme Wind Sword Manual that Zhou Xingdou casually bestowed upon the Liu family.
Once the Extreme Wind Sword Manual is mastered, one can comprehend the Extreme Wind Law and enter the Supreme Realm.
But Zhou Xingdou really had no choice. He definitely couldn't cultivate the Primordial System's techniques at the same time. Canceling Xiao Tianzuo's cultivation and making him switch to the Primordial System might disrupt the path of this chosen one of the world.
Although Xiao Tianzuo understood Zhou Xingdou's strength and knew he would look down on the Earth-grade cultivation technique, Tai Cang Jue, he still explained:
"Master, don't underestimate this Earth-grade technique. There aren't many Earth-grade techniques in the entire Qingmu Prefecture. If anyone spreads the word, I'm afraid a bunch of people will try to steal my cultivation technique tomorrow."
Upon hearing Xiao Tianzuo's words, if Zhou Xingdou hadn't been trying to maintain his image, he would have spat at his disciple.
Don't underestimate this kind of cultivation method. Even the dogs raised by the Zhou family would piss on it if they saw it. They wouldn't even practice it.
Thinking of this, Zhou Xingdou gave a slight cold snort:
"That old woman Huangtian, how could she not have a Heaven-grade or Dao-grade cultivation technique? How could she let you cultivate such trash!"
But before Xiao Tianzuo could respond, a somewhat angry voice came from across the wall of the house:
“I’m right next door, I can hear you cursing at me.”
Zhou Xingdou wasn't surprised, because he had originally intended to speak to the Desolate Heavenly Empress:
"I heard you, aren't you going to explain?"
Empress Huangtian's voice turned somewhat cold, but it also contained a hint of grievance:
"What am I supposed to explain? Didn't I already say that my cultivation method isn't suitable for him? Otherwise, would it be your turn to take him as your disciple?"
Zhou Xingdou blinked, seemingly remembering what the Desolate Heavenly Empress had once said, but he hadn't paid much attention to it and had forgotten about it for a moment.
However, he also asked with some doubt:
"What's inappropriate about it?"
Empress Huangtian gritted her teeth, but dared not show her anger, and said:
"The cultivation technique I practice requires men to castrate themselves! If you're interested, I can show it to you!"
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