Azure Dragon Master placed five Cores in several locations within the room, then recited a spell, causing the five Cores to disappear from sight. Following this, Azure Dragon Master placed a hand on Liu Guanfeng's forehead and muttered some incantations. After a moment, an additional piece of information appeared in Liu Guanfeng's mind.
"I have already taught you the incantations to open and close the Five Elements Spirit Gathering Array. The area covered by this Spirit Gathering Array is your entire room."
"Master, I have three followers. Can they join me in this Spirit Gathering Array for cultivation?" Liu Guanfeng immediately thought of his newly acquired followers.
"They can, but if they are cultivating inside, you cannot cultivate at the same time."
"Why is that?"
"Because within the Spirit Gathering Array, the elements are balanced according to the Five Elements Balance. This means each element is equal; unless they share the same Five Elements Balance attribute as you do, their absorption of elements will disrupt the balance within the Spirit Gathering Array. At that point, it would be dangerous for you to cultivate inside."
"However, your little dog can cultivate here; it should also possess the Five Elements Balance attribute. It will progress much faster while cultivating inside."
"I understand, Master. How should I seek you out in the future?"
"I will come to check on your cultivation progress periodically. If you do not take your cultivation seriously, do not blame me for punishing you then."
"Master, I understand. Disciple will cultivate diligently. Do you have anything else to give to your disciple?" Liu Guanfeng asked again.
"You little greedy one. Take these three items first." Azure Dragon Master said with a smile while shaking his head, then took out three items from his robe.
Liu Guanfeng carefully accepted the items and saw a dragon-shaped jade pendant, a Small Box, and finally a piece of paper with writing on it.
Looking at the three items in his hands, Liu Guanfeng raised his head to look at Azure Dragon Master. "Master, what are these items?"
"Do not underestimate these three items. The first dragon-shaped jade pendant is my communication talisman. When you encounter danger, just crush the pendant, and I will find you as quickly as possible."
The second small box contains a pill called the Cleansing Pill. After consuming it, you can improve your physique and eliminate excess impurities from your body. Although your body has been modified by the Dragon Balls, there are still too many impurities within you.
The Cleansing Pill not only expels the excess impurities from your body but also its medicinal properties will remain in your system to help you continuously eliminate impurities.
The third paper mentions Iron Skin Soup. Simply prepare the ingredients listed above and boil them in three bowls of water until it reduces to one bowl. When you take a bath, pour that bowl of soup into the bathtub.
Activate the Spirit Gathering Array and absorb the medicinal power into your body for digestion. With your current abilities, you can soak in it once every five days, up to ten times. Any more than that will be ineffective.
“Master, this Cleansing Pill is too few; please give me a few dozen more. And that Iron Skin Soup can only be used ten times, which is also too little.”
The Azure Dragon Master laughed and scolded, “You little brat, don’t be so ungrateful. Do you know the origins of this Cleansing Pill and Iron Skin Soup? The Cleansing Pill was personally refined by Shennong the Great.
Years ago, Shennong the Great traveled across mountains and rivers to gather the necessary herbs and only managed to refine five pills in total. Since I have always followed the Great Emperor, he gave me one when it was completed. You think those are like candy?
As for that Iron Skin Soup, it is also one of the conclusions drawn by Shennong the Great after tasting numerous herbs. You can imagine how potent its effects are; why can’t you just be content?”
“Alright, I understand now. Master, please don’t be angry. Hehe, look at Disciple; I still don’t have a suitable weapon. Master, could you think of something for your disciple?” Liu Guanfeng immediately changed into a playful demeanor.
“I’m not passing on martial arts to you right now but focusing on your internal skills because I want you to practice diligently. When your internal skills reach a certain level, it won’t be too late to learn weapons and martial arts. Besides, you have three other masters besides me; I’ve provided you with everything, so what will they give you? I can’t let them benefit at your expense.
Let me tell you another piece of news: your White Tiger Master has the best weapons and martial arts among us. Xuanwu Master excels in mysterious techniques, and both of them are currently keen on forging.
If you want to learn, go find them. Naturally, weapons and equipment should come from them. As for your Vermilion Bird Master, her favorite and strongest skill is alchemy. Don’t be shy when you see her in the future.”
“Master, can I give this Iron Skin Soup to my followers?”
“That’s fine; however, do not leak the secret recipe. Such things do not exist in Knight's Continent. If others find out, you should know the consequences.
They can also soak for up to ten times; as for the effects, it depends on how much medicinal power they can absorb. Alright, I’ve said all I needed to say. From now on, what you need most is to focus on practicing diligently and protect yourself well. I’m leaving now.”
Liu Guanfeng escorted his master to the door. The Azure Dragon Master turned back and said, "When you are cultivating, remember to let the dragon pearl inside you start to operate. You did well just now. When you reach the second level of your skill, you will understand the wonders of the dragon pearl.
You asked me for the Cleansing Pill earlier to help others with their marrow cleansing, right? As long as you successfully cultivate the fifth layer of the Chaos Initial Skill, you can help others with their marrow cleansing, but the effect won't be as good as that of the Cleansing Pill. Alright, I'm leaving now."
Liu Guanfeng bowed deeply to the Azure Dragon Master again, saying, "Disciple respectfully sees off the master." In an instant, a flash of azure light appeared, and the Azure Dragon was gone.
After closing the door and returning to his room, he saw XP sniffing around. "XP, what are you smelling?"
"Master, I clearly saw that old man place several Cores on the ground just now. How did they disappear so quickly?"
"My master is not an ordinary person; things he makes disappear cannot be found by you. You heard what he said to me earlier. I will now activate the Five Elements Spirit Gathering Array and teach you the first layer of the skill to see if you can cultivate it."
"Thank you, Master."
Liu Guanfeng followed the incantation taught by the Azure Dragon Master to activate the Spirit Gathering Array and then taught XP the cultivation incantation for the first layer of the Chaos Initial Skill.
He then watched from the side. After a while, he heard XP's voice in his mind: "Master, the elements here are so rich! But it seems I can't cultivate the skill you passed on to me."
"It might be because magical beasts have different bodies than humans. What will you do then?"
"It's fine, Master. We magical beasts have our own cultivation methods. As long as I'm within this Spirit Gathering Array, I can absorb enough elements."
"Alright then, I need to cultivate myself now; you should also go cultivate." After saying that, Liu Guanfeng sat cross-legged on his bed.
Following what he had done last night (it was almost dawn outside), he let the dragon pearl inside him start moving. Liu Guanfeng felt energy continuously entering his body.
Meanwhile, his Fighting Qi was gradually increasing. Although he had already mastered the first layer of the skill, Liu Guanfeng did not rush to practice the second layer. He understood that one must take things step by step and eat one bite at a time.
Slowly feeling the changes in his body, after circulating his energy for three small cycles, he opened his eyes and saw that XP seemed to be asleep, lying in front of his bed. The sky outside had brightened up. He woke XP and then turned off the Five Elements Spirit Gathering Array.
"Master, I haven't slept this well in a long time. This sleep feels like it has made up for decades of cultivation since my birth."
"You lazy dog, you couldn't even practice before. But yesterday, you slept in a place with ten times the concentration of external elements. How could you not improve your skills? Now come with me for morning exercises." After saying that, he strode out, and XP had no choice but to obediently follow behind.
After finishing the routine morning exercises with XP, they returned home to wash up. Then they went to the hall to have breakfast with their parents.
After breakfast, Father called me into the study. "Feng'er, you seem to be in good spirits. It looks like you've really come to terms with what happened yesterday, which is great.
You are already six years old, and the Knight's Initial Assessment has concluded. It's time for you to start school. August 1st is the opening day of school. Have you decided which Junior Knight School you want to attend?"
"Father, I haven't decided yet. What are the differences between these Junior Knight Schools?"
"Of course there are differences. Every city has a regular Junior Knight School and a Middle Knight School, while each country has a Senior Knight School. In small places like our Rain City, there are only regular Junior and Middle Knight Schools.
The best knight school in our Starry Rain Principality is located in the main city, Starfall City. Your Second Brother is currently studying at Meteor Knight Academy in Starfall City, and your elder brother also graduated from there.
Both of your brothers attended noble schools in Starfall City from junior all the way to senior levels. So, what do you think? Do you want to go to a noble school?"
"Father, what are the benefits of attending a noble school? It must be quite expensive."
"The costs are indeed significant, but you don't need to worry about money; that's not an issue. If you go to a noble school, you'll be surrounded by children from prominent families, high officials, or wealthy merchants. If you become friends with them, they might help you on your path as you grow."
"Father, you know I can't practice martial arts. I think if I go there, others will look down on me. If they don't ostracize me, that would already be quite good; how could I possibly become friends with them? Forget it, Father; I'll just attend the Regular Knight School in our city. That way, I can stay closer to you and Mother and see you every day."
Liu Guanfeng thought: I just set up the Five Elements Spirit Gathering Array; how can I leave now? I still need to cultivate. However, I must keep this secret. If others find out, it will cause quite a stir.
"Are you really going to the regular knight school?" Father asked in surprise.
"Yes, Father. I've made up my mind; I'm going to the Regular Knight School in our Rain City."
"Alright, I will send someone to register you four today. Here are three gold coins for you to take; if you want to buy anything, go ahead. After lunch, you will call Copper Bull and the other two to the hall entrance. Now, you can go."
After bidding farewell to his father, Liu Guanfeng returned to his courtyard with xp. Copper Bull, Iron Bull, and Bao Rui were already waiting inside with their luggage. After arranging for the three of them to stay in the prepared rooms, Liu Guanfeng called them into his bedroom.
Looking at his three companions, Liu Guanfeng felt very happy because the four of them had grown up together, and their bond was undeniable. Copper Bull and Iron Bull were honest and reliable brothers, while Bao Rui had inherited his father's strengths—quick-witted and full of clever ideas.
Looking at the three, Liu Guanfeng nodded, "From today onwards, you three will be my personal bodyguards. However, you are not my subordinates; you are my brothers who will walk through life with me."
"So I hope that in front of me, you do not see yourselves as servants because you have entrusted your lives to me, and I will entrust my life to you."
Hearing this, the three children were moved. Almost simultaneously, they knelt before him. Bao Rui spoke up, "Please rest assured, Young Master; from now on, we three will vow to follow Third Young Master to the death."
Liu Guanfeng nodded in satisfaction. He kept Bao Rui behind and told Copper Bull and his brother to return to their rooms to rest. "Bao Rui, I would like you to help me buy some things. Is that alright?"
"Third Young Master, please give your orders."
Liu Guanfeng took out writing tools and wrote down the names of three herbs on a piece of paper. These three herbs were the main ingredients for Iron Skin Soup, each written according to a quantity for five servings.
After finishing, he handed the note to Bao Rui, then took out three gold coins given by his father and placed them in Bao Rui's hand. "Just buy these three herbs and return quickly." Bao Rui took the money and left the room.
Although Bao Rui was puzzled about why the Young Master wanted to buy herbs, he did not ask any questions. This was what Liu Guanfeng appreciated most about him—never asking unnecessary questions.
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