Mortal: I possess a copy of the Jade Manual of the Sea of ​​Consciousness!

Time passed and the days went by. In the blink of an eye, four years had passed since Wang Xuan and the other two became disciples of Master Mo.

Fourteen-year-old Wang Xuan was nearly six feet tall, dressed in white, with a fair and gentle complexion, and a handsome appearance.

When Han Li and Zhang Tie saw him, they couldn't help but admire their senior brother's good looks, which made them feel somewhat ashamed.

Even Elder Mo was somewhat surprised to see the changes in Wang Xuan over the past four years. As expected of a celestial seedling with spiritual roots, he was indeed different from ordinary people.

Speaking of cultivation level, Wang Xuan's progress over the past three years has been slow, even deceptively so.

He has only barely reached the sixth level of Qi Refining!

It's equivalent to advancing one level in a year.

Of course, this was already quite an achievement for Wang Xuan, as he had an advanced version of the Everlasting Spring Technique that allowed him to directly absorb the essence of plants and trees to enhance his cultivation.

As for Han Li, he has only just reached the threshold of the second level of the Everlasting Spring Technique.

Mo Juren had no idea of ​​his current cultivation level.

Although the other party could examine his pulse, what could a mere mortal like Master Mo possibly discern if he deliberately concealed it?

Even if Yu Zitong's soul is with the other party, as a cultivator, he would immediately discover it as long as Yu Zitong dares to probe him.

The other party is probably not that stupid.

"Let your master see how far you two have progressed in your incantation practice."

Inside the thatched hut, Wang Xuan and Han Li squatted in front of Mo Juren, extending their arms and letting him probe their veins.

First, he checked Wang Xuan's cultivation progress, then a gentle stream of energy shot out from his fingertips, flowing through Wang Xuan's meridians and sketching a concrete image in Mo Juren's mind.

"Not bad, not bad! The third level! I never expected you to have cultivated the incantation to the third level!!"

Hahaha, truly Heaven hasn't forsaken me, Mo Juren!

At this moment, Mo Juren was no longer the calm and collected man he usually was. His expression was one of extraordinary joy, and he looked at Wang Xuan as if he were looking at a rare treasure.

"Alright, alright, next up is my disciple Han Li."

Mo Juren withdrew his hand and placed it on Han Li's pulse, closing his eyes and carefully sensing it.

But now Han Li's expression is no longer as calm as before.

He felt that Mr. Mo was like a different person today. He couldn't quite put his finger on it, but it made him feel very uncomfortable.

Han Li turned his head slightly to look at Wang Xuan, but received no response.

After a moment, Mo Juren opened his eyes, his brows furrowed slightly, and said, "You've been in the valley for so long, how come you're still only on the first level? You truly disappoint me!"

"This... I am a disciple with dull talent, and I have disappointed you, Elder Mo..." Han Li said cautiously.

Mo Juren glanced at Han Li, then sighed softly and said earnestly, "Han Li, don't blame me for being harsh on you."

I did this only to better promote your cultivation. Look at your senior brother, learn from him more in the future, and ask him for advice.

As you all know, I have contracted a strange illness, and my health is deteriorating, making it increasingly difficult for me to do things.

Only if you master the incantation to the fourth level and channel your inner energy into my body will I have any hope of recovering even a fraction of my strength.

After setting the tone, Mo Juren continued, "I will continue to go down the mountain to gather herbs for you."

This time I went down the mountain, and when I came back again, it would have been almost a year.

"I hope you'll make progress this year, Han Li. Of course, Wang Xuan, you can't slack off either. Reach the fourth level of the incantation as soon as possible. Now, everyone, go back."

Mo Juren waved his hand, indicating that they could leave.

The two bowed respectfully, then slowly withdrew from the hut and returned to their room without saying a word.

Sitting on the bed, Wang Xuan looked at Han Li, who was deep in thought, and smiled slightly, "What's wrong, Junior Brother Han? Were you startled by Elder Mo's reaction just now?"

Han Li nodded, looking at Wang Xuan with a solemn expression, and said, "Old Mo's performance just now was truly startling. The way he looked at us was as if we were objects."

Senior Brother Wang, what is Elder Mo's purpose in making us practice this nameless mantra so diligently?

I always felt that Elder Mo's purpose was not just to heal his injuries.

Wang Xuan carefully examined Han Li's face, then said calmly, "So what if they have ulterior motives? Are we going to flee this Divine Hand Valley?"

"That's not quite it, but Elder Mo's behavior today was rather unusual." Han Li quickly shook his head; he didn't want to leave Divine Hand Valley for the time being.

Wang Xuan sighed, reached into his robes, took out a book, and handed it to Han Li.

"You've been my junior brother for four years, so I'll give you this cultivation manual."

Han Li took the book with some doubt and began to look at what was written on it.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

After turning just two pages, Han Li's expression became extremely interesting, and then he slammed the book shut.

"Senior brother, this cultivation technique..." Han Li's expression was somewhat excited.

The book is still largely about the Everlasting Spring Technique, but it includes a new, heaven-defying method for the cultivation process!

Absorb the essence of heaven and earth's plants and trees to enhance your cultivation!

The spirits of plants and trees is a general term for all wood-attribute items in the world, encompassing a wide range of things.

This cultivation method has a clear breakdown of the grade of plant essence absorbed at each level of the Qi Refining stage.

A cultivator in the early stages of Qi Refining can absorb the essence of plants and trees that have been cultivated for twenty years to improve their cultivation level.

A mid-stage Qi Refining cultivator absorbs fifty years' worth of energy; a late-stage Qi Refining cultivator absorbs one hundred years' worth!

As for cultivators at the Great Perfection of Qi Refining, the quality of the plant and tree spirits they absorb is as high as two hundred years!

Han Li was both excited and regretful. He was excited because he had a vision of the future realms. If he could successfully modify his cultivation method, his cultivation would definitely advance by leaps and bounds.

In Elder Mo's herb garden, there are quite a few herbs that are twenty years old, enough to support his cultivation in the early stages of Qi Refining.

Unfortunately, as his cultivation level increased, his demand for plant spirits became increasingly demanding.

The spirit of plants aged fifty years: There are some fifty-year-old medicinal herbs in Mo Lao's herb garden, but not many, as Wang Xuan has used them all up.

No wonder Senior Brother Wang's cultivation level improved so quickly; it turns out he cultivated such a heaven-defying technique!

But why would the other party give him this cultivation technique? Han Li scratched his head in confusion.

"You've also noticed the extraordinary nature of this cultivation technique; it can absorb the essence of plants from different years to enhance one's cultivation."

Wang Xuan didn't care about Han Li's shocked look. Since he had taken out this cultivation technique, he must have been prepared.

"Unfortunately, this also has great limitations. It may provide a great boost in the early stages."

However, as time goes on, cultivation will become increasingly difficult, since high-age plant spirits are not as common as cabbages.

Wang Xuan paced back and forth in the room, looking out the window at Mo Juren's residence.

Han Li's eyes darted around, trying to figure out why Wang Xuan had given him this cultivation manual.

The events of that day were truly giving him a headache; first Elder Mo, then Senior Brother Wang…

Zhang Tie seems better; he's honest, simple, and makes things easier for people.

"Your opinion of Elder Mo is not wrong. I also suspect that Elder Mo had ulterior motives in making us practice the Everlasting Spring Technique."

The exercise I'm giving you is an improvement on the Changchun Gong. If you're interested, you can try practicing it.

Zhang Tie will be back soon. He hasn't practiced the Everlasting Spring Technique, so he shouldn't be targeted by Elder Mo. We shouldn't let Zhang Tie know about this; it should remain a secret between the two of us.

Wang Xuan looked at Han Li and said solemnly.

Han Li was still having a mental whirlwind, analyzing all the possibilities.

But Han Li is only 14 years old now, a greenhorn who has just started out in the world. How could he be as experienced as Wang Xuan?

Since we can't see through it, we might as well just let nature take its course.

"Senior brother, your kindness is beyond repayment! If you ever need anything from me in the future, please don't hesitate to ask," Han Li said, clasping his hands in a fist salute.

Wang Xuan quickly stepped forward and held Han Li's arm, angrily saying, "Junior brother, what are you saying? We are not blood brothers, but we are closer than blood brothers."

"The three of us have helped each other for so many years, let's not stand on ceremony. Go cook, Zhang Tie should be back soon."