A Mortal's Journey to Immortality: Wang Yu Transmigrates into a Book, the Dao Ancestor of Rein

Chapter 3: Cultivation Techniques! (Please continue reading!)

The old man was leaning back in a grand chair, engrossed in reading a book.

They seemed completely unaware of the arrival of the two teenagers.

But Han Li knew very well that this was just a facade.

With Mo Juren's exceptional martial arts skills, which are almost those of a grandmaster, even the top-tier martial arts masters in the Yue Kingdom today would find it difficult to get within a zhang (approximately 3.3 meters) of him without anyone noticing.

This is the basic character setting given by the original author.

Therefore, let alone noticing the two kids with no martial arts skills making a loud noise to pay their respects, they could clearly detect even the slightest movement of mosquitoes flying around within a range of five or six zhang.

Therefore, it's true that they were reading, but they didn't notice them.

They were focused, that's true, but they were also inattentive towards them.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Zhang Tie, seeing that Elder Mo ignored them, immediately showed some nervousness and helplessness. His awkward state of not knowing what to do and having no choice but to stand there waiting felt perfectly natural.

Han Li, too, appeared quite uneasy due to his inner turmoil—the anxiety of being possessed and the tension stemming from his yearning for cultivation techniques.

They didn't even dare to breathe loudly.

Therefore, there was no sense of incongruity whatsoever.

It was truly an unusual "accidental" turn of events.

As for Mo Juren, the elder Mo.

They were genuinely engrossed in studying the classic texts in their hands. Although they were aware of the external circumstances, they paid no attention to them and did not devote much energy to them.

This, in turn, allowed Han Li's minor flaws to be concealed.

At least it's not that conspicuous.

Before they knew it, a quarter of an hour had passed. The two who had been standing still had their legs a little numb. Only then did Doctor Mo, who was sitting in the armchair, reluctantly put down the book he was holding on the desk next to him.

He then gave the two children a brief, indifferent look.

Then he picked up a cup of tea that was no longer too hot to drink and took a small sip.

After setting down his teacup, he finally spoke:
"From this day forward, you two are my disciples in name only..."

Registered disciple?

In other words, he found a way out after being eliminated, and was extremely fortunate to stay in the Seven Mysteries Sect and become a half-disciple of the sect.
Upon confirming this, Zhang Tie was overjoyed.

Han Li naturally showed a hint of joy.

Seeing this, Mo Juren nodded slightly in satisfaction:
"As my disciples, you naturally cannot be completely ignorant. Next, I will teach you some basic knowledge of herb gathering and medicine making. Depending on your talent, I may also teach you some medical skills to save lives and cure diseases in the future."

This is a pie in the sky.

Dr. Mo is quite good at making empty promises.

"Of course, I will never teach you martial arts, nor will I let you get involved in the conflicts of the martial world."

Most people join the Seven Mysteries Sect to learn martial arts, then rise to prominence within the sect and gain status and benefits. Doctor Mo's words were undoubtedly intended to appease the two children and reassure them.

This arrangement was made to sever the two teenagers' competitive spirit, nurturing them like flowers in a greenhouse, rendering them practically useless. Incidentally, it also reduced the risks and difficulty of possessing either of them later.

As long as the two of them have no martial arts skills, even if they have cultivated techniques that only immortal cultivators can practice, what can they do to him?
Fish on a cutting board should be properly prepared and have some self-awareness.

We must not give the two little ones the confidence to rebel.

However, he had already tried many children in the past two years, and none of them had any spiritual root aptitude. Therefore, he didn't have high expectations for Han Li and his companion, only taking a chance as a last resort. But what if they did?
What if I hit the jackpot?

therefore.

We should take precautions in advance.

Furthermore, he wanted to devote more energy to studying the immortal cultivation technique "Eternal Spring Skill," but he didn't have the time or energy to patiently teach the two children.

He was ultimately up to no good.

How could they possibly be genuine believers?

"What I will teach you is a set of nameless mantras for self-cultivation..."

"While this set of rules may not be able to help you defeat your enemies, it can certainly help you improve your health."

"If you really lack a sense of security, you can go to the instructors at the mountain gate to learn, I will not object. However, after six months, I will examine your progress in mastering the set of incantations I have taught you. If you fail, you will be expelled from here, and at that time, you will definitely be expelled from the inner sect by the higher-ups and sent to the outer sect as a marginalized outer disciple."

"so…"

"You'd better think carefully before making any choices in the future."

Dr. Mo's tone was quite serious and solemn.

This shows the importance attached to the so-called nameless formula.

"By the way, as long as you can master the first level of the cultivation technique within six months, I will accept you as formal disciples. At that time, I will definitely give you the same treatment as the core disciples of the Seven Mysteries Sect."

This is another sweet date.

"Did you hear me clearly?"

"Yes, I understand." Han Li and Zhang Tie nodded in unison.

"Alright, you two can leave now. Come back tomorrow morning."

The old man waved his hand, dismissing the two children with a few simple words. He then picked up the book on the table, leaned back in his armchair, and began to read it by himself.

Before Han Li and Zhang Tie left, as they were about to close the door, they both unconsciously glanced at the book in Mo Lao's hand.

The cover features three large black characters.

Regarding those three characters, Zhang Tie said he couldn't read them. He might recognize the characters, but he didn't recognize them.

Han Li, though born into a farming family and never having learned to read, instinctively knew that it was one of the wood-attribute techniques in the Five Elements of Immortal Cultivation: the Everlasting Spring Technique.

Although this cultivation method is the most basic and common method in the cultivation world, it is undoubtedly the greatest opportunity for him, who has nothing now.

"tomorrow…"

I'll get the cultivation technique tomorrow.

...

the following few days.

Han Li remained in a state of high excitement.

He showed no signs of adult composure, but instead used the excitement and joy of youth to mask his inner turmoil.

A teenager should act like a teenager.

Then a month later.

Daytime, morning.

He would follow Dr. Mo and learn some basic pharmacological knowledge from him.

In the afternoon, they would go to a study to learn the world's language with the other children, to learn to read and write, and to understand the basics of martial arts, such as the twelve regular meridians, the eight extraordinary meridians, and even the locations of acupoints throughout the body. They would also practice horse stance and straw doll drills to solidify their foundation.

In the evening, I reflect on myself three times a day, reviewing what I learned and the notes I took during the day.

That was a deliberate act of studying late into the night, often to make summaries.

While Zhang Tie was sound asleep, he was like a sponge, greedily and quickly absorbing the knowledge of this world from several books.

In this regard.

Old Master Mo saw this but did not stop it.

In his view, no matter how hard his disciples try, they will never be able to surpass him.

A ten-year-old child with very average physical attributes wouldn't even pass the entrance exam. Let alone years of rigorous training, even ten or twenty years wouldn't pose the slightest threat. As one of the three top martial arts masters of Lanzhou, he possessed this confidence.

On the contrary.

The harder his disciples work and the faster they learn, the less time he has to spend.

For him, this is actually a good thing.

Therefore, he not only did not stop Han Li from working hard, but also silently praised him.

As a result, Zhang Tie had to study late into the night, devoting more time and energy to the nameless martial arts technique, lest he be left behind by his junior brother Han Li. At such a young age, he had already begun an infighting battle without the sound of gunpowder.

Adults have strong thinking and learning abilities, and when they focus on learning, they can learn very quickly. If it weren't for the need to hide his talents, Han Li could have mastered everything taught in the academy in less than a week.

Time flies, and a month passes.

Erxiao eventually parted ways with the other children of the Seven Mysteries Sect and never went to the school to learn anything else.

This was because Doctor Mo had begun to teach them that set of nameless incantations.

"finally come."

Han Li suppressed his excitement.

Changchun Gong.

He had been waiting for a long time.

After that, practicing this set of mnemonics took up almost all of their time.

Going back to school would be a mistake in both directions.

Furthermore, Elder Mo had strictly forbidden them from revealing the secret formula. If it were leaked, not only would they be severely punished and expelled from the sect, but their families would also be implicated. To be on the safe side, the two of them rarely left the valley.

However, all the effort was worthwhile.

Just half a month.

A mysterious energy quietly appeared within his body.

He has successfully cultivated his first breath.

(End of this chapter)