Mythical Cultivation

Chapter 361 Becoming an Inner Disciple

He raised his sturdy arms high, waving them in the air a few times, ready to reach out and hug Wu Ming. His body leaned forward, his chest heaving violently, filled with excitement and joy at his friend's breakthrough.

However, just as his hands were about to touch Wu Ming's body, a sudden flash of inspiration came to his mind, and he remembered that Wu Ming was now his senior brother in the Foundation Establishment stage.

In this strict and hierarchical sect of immortal cultivation, such rashness was unacceptable. His hands seemed to be locked by invisible shackles, and they stopped abruptly in mid-air.

Then, he slowly lowered his outstretched hands with some embarrassment, his chest puffed out high, and said excitedly: "Congratulations, Brother Ming!"

Wu Ming stood quietly there, watching Wang Xiaohu's series of actions, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a faint smile.

He saw that Wang Xiaohu's temperament was still as carefree as ever, and he acted in a hurry, like a gust of wind, always full of energy.

However, after seeing his actions, Wu Ming's heart couldn't help but ripple. He knew that this person would automatically divide people into different levels.

If he hadn't established his foundation yet, Wang Xiaohu would have embraced him without hesitation like a bear, and even patted him hard on the back. But now, although he was filled with joy, he was still cautious and didn't dare to be as casual as before.

However, Wu Ming could truly feel Wang Xiaohu's heartfelt happiness from his bright eyes, his sincere smile, and his voice trembling with excitement.

That sincere blessing is like a blazing fireball, without any falsehood or affectation.

Wu Ming understood that Wang Xiaohu still regarded him as his best friend and would not feel any estrangement from him because of his improved realm.

Thinking of this, Wu Ming felt a surge of warmth in his heart, like the spring sunshine, warming his entire being. He walked over, gently patted Wang Xiaohu on the shoulder, and said, "Thank you, Xiaohu. We will always be good brothers."

Seeing this, Zhao Xiaohai quickly quickened his pace and walked forward. His eyes sparkled with envy and admiration, and a bright smile spread across his face. He said, "Wow, Wu Ming, you're so amazing! You've actually become the first among us to achieve Foundation Establishment after Huang Hao!"

Wu Ming smiled modestly upon hearing Zhao Xiaohai's praise and responded, "Haha, Xiaohai, you're flattering me! Actually, I'm just a little ahead on the path of cultivation. Judging from your cultivation, you've already reached the ninth level of Qi Refining, and you're not far from Foundation Establishment!"

After Wu Ming entered the Foundation Establishment Realm, his eyesight became exceptionally sharp. With just one glance, he was able to discern Zhao Xiaohai's cultivation realm. Furthermore, he noticed that Zhao Xiaohai's realm had stabilized at the ninth level of Qi Refining, and he was only one step away from reaching the peak of the ninth level.

At this time, Li Fei, standing nearby, also wore a smile, but attentive eyes could still detect a hint of frustration. Clearly, he was dismayed by Wu Ming's achievement.

However, Li Fei still smiled gracefully and said to Wu Ming, "Wu Ming, congratulations! Congratulations on successfully entering the Foundation Establishment Realm and becoming an inner disciple. Compared to you, I am really far behind!"

Ishikawa was as quiet as ever, but he stepped forward and said sincerely to Wu Ming, "Brother Ming, congratulations on your advancement!"

Facing the congratulations from his friends, Wu Ming smiled sincerely. He looked at the friends who had gone through thick and thin with him and supported each other, and said happily:

"I'm just one step ahead on the path of cultivation. You all possess extraordinary talent and potential. As long as you persevere and practice diligently, you too will achieve this day. By then, you might even be more powerful than me!"

"Come on, let's go inside and talk."

Wu Ming said this and entered his residence first. Seeing this, the four people followed him into the room.

Wu Ming and his friends gathered together, reminiscing about the past and the times they had spent together. They chatted animatedly, as if time had stopped. Before they knew it, night had quietly fallen, and the group left one after another.

During the conversation, Wu Ming learned about the other people's recent situation. After Huang Hao successfully broke through to the Foundation Establishment Realm a few years ago, he was not satisfied with the status quo. Instead, he resolutely accepted the sect's mission and left the sect to gain experience.

Due to the difficulty of the inner sect disciple's mission, he would only have the opportunity to meet with everyone once a year or two. Huang Hao was unable to attend this gathering because he had left the sect several months ago and embarked on a new journey.

Mei Lingshuang, on the other hand, chose the same path as Wu Ming had before—cultivation in seclusion. Perhaps by the next time they met, Mei Lingshuang would have successfully broken through to the Foundation Establishment stage and become an inner sect disciple.

Time passed quickly. The next morning, sunlight streamed through the window into Wu Ming's room. He woke up early, feeling particularly cheerful.

Today is an important day for him, because he is going to the Deacon Hall to upgrade his status and become an inner disciple from an outer disciple.

Wu Ming came to the Deacon Hall with excitement. After a series of procedures and assessments, he was finally promoted to an inner disciple as he wished.

The elder of the Deacon Hall smiled and handed Wu Ming a bottle of Qi-combining pills, a top-grade magical flying sword - the Qingyun Sword, two sets of Qingyun Sect's inner disciple uniforms, and a manual for inner disciple information.

This is the basic benefit after becoming an inner disciple of Qingyun Sect. Wu Ming accepted these items with great joy.

Although these things are rare, their value cannot be underestimated.

Among them, the Heqi Pill is a pill specially used by cultivators in the Foundation Establishment Stage to improve their cultivation. Its effect is equivalent to the Yiqi Pill used by cultivators in the Qi Refining Stage.

However, the price of Heqi Pills is relatively high. A bottle contains only five pills, but it costs as much as three hundred spirit stones.

In addition, the price of a top-grade magical flying sword is also quite expensive, nearly a thousand spirit stones.

In comparison, clothing has become the cheapest item. The clothes only have simple dust removal and cleaning functions, and no protective capabilities. This clothing is more of a symbol of the identity of the inner disciples of Qingyun Sect.

Through the Inner Disciple Manual, Wu Ming also had a clear understanding of the responsibilities and obligations that inner disciples need to bear.

First of all, in terms of welfare benefits, inner disciples can receive two Qi-combining pills and ten sect contribution points every month.