Jade Dynasty: I am the master of the Burning Sword, my swordsmanship is unparalleled.

Chapter 4 Preaching
That evening, after dinner, Tian Buyi turned his gaze to Zhang Xiaofan and asked his eldest disciple, Song Daren.

"Da Ren, have you told Lao Qi about the sect rules and regulations?"

"Master, the twelve rules and twenty precepts have already been explained. As for the cultivation of Taoist techniques, you said that you would personally teach your junior brother."

Song Daren nodded respectfully in response, and Tian Buyi then turned to look at Zhang Xiaofan and spoke.

"Seventh Brother, come with me."

"Yes, Master!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Xiaofan stood up. After Tian Buyi got up and left Shoujing Hall, Zhang Xiaofan followed closely behind him.

Inside the hall, as Tian Buyi and Zhang Xiaofan left, the sixth disciple, Du Bishu, hurriedly winked at his fellow disciples and chuckled strangely.

"Hey, how many days do you think it will take for Xiao Fan to be able to draw qi into his body?"

As he spoke, Du Bishu glanced cautiously at Su Ru. With his master's wife in front of him, Du Bishu naturally dared not ask his fellow disciples to make a bet.

I guess a month!

"I think it will take a month and a half!"

Upon hearing this, several fellow disciples spoke up, saying that the first level of Taiji Xuanqing Dao is relatively rudimentary. Ordinary people can achieve minor success in three months, and can initially draw in the spiritual energy of heaven and earth into their bodies and circulate it for three to five cycles.

Being able to draw qi into the body within two months is considered average; anything lower is basically beyond one's reach in the Dao.

"Senior Brother, what do you think?"

After the other disciples spoke up, Song Daren remained silent. He Dazhi quickly nudged him with his elbow and said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Song Daren smiled憨厚ly, recalling the words of the sect leader Dao Xuan Zhenren in the Jade Purity Hall. After thinking for a moment, he replied.

"I think Xiao Fan should be able to achieve Qi induction in about half a month... um, about two weeks, right?"

Song Daren originally intended to say half a month, but then he remembered that all the senior disciples thought his junior brother's aptitude was poor, so he added more time.

Tian Ling'er was unaware of all this. She only saw her senior brothers bullying her junior brother. Tian Ling'er, who had just become a senior sister, immediately stood up and said in a sweet voice.

"Hmph, you're all bullying Xiao Fan. I knew Xiao Fan must have great talent. I was able to draw in Qi in just seven days, so Xiao Fan can definitely do it too!"

Upon hearing this, Song Daren and his disciples all gave an awkward smile, wanting to say something but unsure how to begin.

Tian Ling'er was exceptionally intelligent from a young age and was a famous child prodigy in the Qingyun Sect. Her talent was top-notch even in the Qingyun Sect, far surpassing that of ordinary people.

"Ahem, Junior Sister is right. Well, it's getting late, Master's Wife, I'll head back to my room to cultivate now!"

Led by Song Daren, the group of fellow disciples stood up, bowed to Su Ru, and then left Shoujing Hall.

……

After leaving Shoujing Hall, Tian Buyi suddenly remembered something, stopped and turned slightly to ask Zhang Xiaofan.

"Has Da Ren arranged your accommodation?"

"Reporting to Master, before dinner, my eldest brother had already arranged accommodations for me. The right side is full, so I will stay on the left side."

After receiving Zhang Xiaofan's reply, Tian Buyi nodded slightly, put his hands behind his back, and walked to the left, casually saying, "All seven rooms on the left are indeed empty. Which one did you choose?"

"Master, I live in the room on the very end."

Zhang Xiaofan replied softly that he preferred quiet and, given his many secrets, naturally chose the most secluded place.

Tian Buyi's chubby face darkened slightly, and he subconsciously stopped walking. He pointed to a room not far away near Shoujing Hall and said.

"Why live so far away? Are you afraid your master will test your spiritual practice?"

“This sword of mine is a bit strange. I was afraid it would disturb my master, mistress and fellow disciples’ cultivation, so I chose the room on the far right.”

Faced with Zhang Xiaofan's explanation, Tian Buyi felt a slight chill, but his expression remained stern. He didn't say a word and strode towards the far side.

After entering the courtyard, Tian Buyi saw that although the house was simple, it was not lacking in anything, so he withdrew his gaze, sat down on the stool, glanced at Zhang Xiaofan who was carrying a long sword that was almost as tall as a person, and said with a serious face.

"Sit down. You are a beginner, so I will first teach you the basic Taoist techniques. After you have memorized them, you can practice on your own."

After Zhang Xiaofan nodded, Tian Buyi taught Zhang Xiaofan how to meditate and contemplate, gave a brief explanation of the human body's meridians and the flow of vital energy, and then passed on to Zhang Xiaofan the first level of the Taiji Xuanqing Dao method.

"Our sect's cultivation method places the greatest emphasis on character and temperament. One must not be impatient for quick success. I do not expect you to achieve great success in your cultivation, just don't embarrass me!"

Seeing that Zhang Xiaofan had memorized the Taiji Xuanqing Dao method, Tian Buyi was about to get up and leave. However, he suddenly remembered something, stared at Zhang Xiaofan with a stern expression, and said in a cold voice.

"There is another matter I must tell you today: the techniques of our sect are extremely profound and mysterious, and many evil demons and sorcerers covet them. After you have mastered them, you must not pass them on to outsiders. Otherwise, I will personally exterminate your sect!"

After saying that, Tian Buyi left the courtyard directly.

After seeing Tian Buyi off, Zhang Xiaofan returned to his room, closed the door, went to his bed, and began to meditate, practicing according to the Taiji Xuanqing Dao cultivation method.

Perhaps because he had merged with the soul of Prince Changqin, and because he possessed a pure energy within his body, Zhang Xiaofan was able to successfully open all his divine apertures and draw spiritual energy into his body on his first cultivation session, and was able to circulate it for one cycle.

According to the cultivation levels of Taiji Xuanqing Dao, Zhang Xiaofan has already successfully entered the first level. He can circulate the energy for thirty-six cycles, which means he has completely mastered the first level and can begin cultivating the second level.

However, after Zhang Xiaofan practiced the Taiji Xuanqing Dao again, he stopped and did not try to advance further or complete another cycle.

"call!"

After letting out a soft breath, Zhang Xiaofan did not switch to cultivating the Great Brahma Prajna after finishing his cultivation of the Taiji Xuanqing Dao.

Sensing a faint trace of spiritual energy within his body, Zhang Xiaofan had a bold idea in his mind.

If one directly switches to cultivating the Great Brahma Prajna after practicing the Taiji Xuanqing Dao, the spiritual energy absorbed into the body will not only be wasted, but may even hinder the cultivation of the Great Brahma Prajna.

Besides the Taoist and Buddhist cultivation methods, Zhang Xiaofan also has a special cultivation method—the Demonic Sect!
More accurately, it should be called the Bloodthirsty Bead.

The Blood-Devouring Bead is a rare treasure crafted by the Black-Hearted Old Man. It can devour the essence and blood of living beings, making it extremely domineering. It contains a vast amount of blood and qi power.

However, that vast power of blood and qi contains an incomparably terrifying baleful aura that cannot be absorbed by anyone. Once the baleful aura enters the body, at best, the spiritual energy within the body will go out of control and explode, resulting in death; at worst, one will go into qi deviation and become a demon who has lost their mind and is driven by killing.

But these were not problems for Zhang Xiaofan.

(End of this chapter)