Who gave you permission to refine demons like this?

Borrow money? A Pureblood cultivator is short of money?

He glanced at Cao Xingyi, puzzled, and asked, "Senior brother, are you short of money?"

"The imperial court's monthly allowance must be quite substantial; they must have accumulated some savings over the years."

"You didn't understand what Master meant."

Cao Xingyi hugged Lin Sheng tightly and whispered, "Master means that I should find a job to support myself, so naturally I can't rely on anything else."

"Of course, it doesn't count as borrowing money, because it has to be repaid, so the master won't say anything more. Just lend me five taels."

"Right now I need some money for expenses. I can't go to the escort agency dressed like this. I need to dress up so that people can't tell that I'm from Liuyun Pavilion or that I'm a cultivator."

I'll definitely pay you back when I earn money.

Lin Sheng would indeed care about borrowing money from others, but Cao Xingyi not only stood up for him multiple times today, but also helped him make a lot of money by reselling Treasure Plants and Treasure Meat.

Therefore, Lin Sheng was very happy to give him money.

"Senior brother, don't even mention lending it to me, I'll give it to you. My money is at home, I'll go get it for you."

"Thank you very much, junior brother."

Relying on the bee's shadow, it didn't take long for Lin Sheng to come and go. Half an hour later, he returned with ten taels of silver.

"That's too much, I only need five taels."

"Take this, senior brother. It's better to be frugal on the road than to stay at the dojo. You can't stay at the dojo now; you'll need to find a place to stay elsewhere."

"Why don't you go to my junior brother's place? I'm sure Master will understand."

"Junior brother, don't worry. I only need to take care of myself. There are plenty of places to stay."

Cao Xing gave Lin Sheng a knowing look, and Lin Sheng understood.

"Senior brother, this is the first time I've seen Master so angry. Should we...?"

Cao Xing waved his hand: "Junior brother is none of your business, it's my problem."

"How can this be unrelated to me? It's clearly me..."

"It's due to my spiritual practice."

Upon hearing the reply, Lin Sheng fell silent.

"Junior brother, you heard what Lu Wunu said today, and he wasn't wrong."

The resources I've consumed are indeed enough to nurture another pure-blooded cultivator, and with my aptitude, I should have broken through long ago.

"But that barrier could never be broken. No matter how much he cultivated or how strong he became, without breaking through, he was still just a pure bloodline."

Lin Sheng sensed the resentment in Cao Xingyi's words and asked, "What kind of problem is it? Even Master can't solve it?"

"It's a matter of mindset and experience; it requires tempering. That's why my master sent me to hone my skills in the secular world. I understand his good intentions."

Over the years, my master has actually been secretly helping me find a solution.

Lin Sheng didn't know what his senior brother Huai had gone through, but being able to remain stuck in his cultivation level must have been no small matter.

He didn't ask any more questions, after all, it might touch on Cao Xingyi's sore spot, and if the other party wanted to, he would naturally tell him.

"Senior brother, I'm ready to help anytime!"

"Haha, sure, sure. I'll go first. If you need anything in the future, just go to the brothel I took you to and say you're looking for the dashing Young Master Cao."

Don't fight recklessly; I'll stand up for you if anything happens.

"Okay, senior brother!"

"I've explained today's events to my master. He plans to teach you fighting techniques and weapons in advance. Study hard and come to your master if you encounter any problems."

Despite his stern appearance, he's actually very protective of his students.

"Um!"

"I'm leaving now. Remember to come find me for a drink, I'll introduce you to some pretty girls."

"Pretty girls are out of the question. I just hope you break through to the next realm smoothly, Senior Brother."

"Of course!"

Cao Xing waved his hand and left, heading first to the brothel he frequented.

They must have their own plans.

Thinking this, Lin Sheng walked into the inner courtyard and saw Su Ren selecting weapons.

He stepped forward and said, "Master, I've arrived."

"Has that brat made all the arrangements?"

"My senior brother has already gone to the escort agency; we should have results soon."

Su Ren nodded. Now that Cao Xingyi had made the arrangements, he could focus on his other disciple.

I've heard about what happened to you today.

Although I didn't win, it's quite impressive to have fought so well against an entrant like this.

"I was planning to teach you these things later, but since they've already started bullying us..."

"bass!"

Lin Sheng felt a blur before his eyes, and a steel knife was stuck in the ground in front of him, wobbling slightly.

"Then there's no need to wait any longer."

Su Ren's calm words revealed an unshakeable domineering aura.

"I learned from Tang Wenlong that you chose a knife as your magic weapon, so I will teach you knife skills."

This sword technique combines with the Water Flowing Skill, meaning that the momentum is unbroken and the sword never stops; hence, this sword technique is named "The Ultimate Sword"!

The steel knife on the ground fell into Su Ren's hand out of thin air. The knife was like a vast wave, sometimes powerful and sometimes endless.

Each swing sent a chilling aura through Lin Sheng, as if a continuous barrage of blades would strike him at any moment.

When he swung the final blade, Lin Sheng found himself drenched in sweat without even realizing it.

Before I could think any further, I heard a slight cracking sound under my feet. Looking down, I saw that the wind had blown the hard bricks and stones into dust that was scattered in the air!

Apart from the spot where he and his master were standing, the rest of the area was covered with knife marks of varying depths, and the ground was starting to crack, causing a significant increase in dust in the air.

"It's been a long time since I've used it, but it seems I still have some skill left."

"Your method of self-cultivation is excellent, and your body is well-suited to the sword. This sword technique is most suitable for you."

Su Ren handed the hilt of the knife to Lin Sheng, then drew another one for himself and said, "Come on, practice with me."

"good!"

Lin Sheng followed Su Ren's movements, and Su Ren immediately pointed out and corrected any mistakes. The two wielded their swords in the courtyard, letting the breeze blow through them.

As the sun began to set, Su Ren noticed the time, sheathed his sword, and said, "Cultivation requires a balance of tension and relaxation. You experienced battle and went on a temporary assignment today, so you must be quite tired."

That's all for today. This is the manual for the Absolute Blade. It not only has detailed explanations but also records the flow of aura and profound qi. Take it back and study it carefully for practice.

"Once you master this sword technique, the Nine-Sword Style will be a piece of cake."

Remember, don't tell anyone.

"Yes, Master!"

Lin Sheng took it, put it in his pocket, bowed to Su Ren, and left.

As we left Liuyun Pavilion, the sun began to set, and many vendors started packing up their goods. People who had finished their day's work began their journey home.

A pedestrian dressed in tattered clothes was pushing a cart when he accidentally bumped into Lin Sheng.

"Excuse me, sir, it's dark and I couldn't see the road clearly."

"fine."

Lin Sheng waved his hand dismissively, stepped aside, and watched the man push the cart forward with both hands.

Lin Sheng left only after the pedestrians had gone.

The pedestrian pushed the cart all the way to the street corner, found a deserted spot to put it down, wiped his dull skin, and sat on the cart to rest.

He fumbled in his pocket and pulled out a mirror. Holding it in his hand, the mirror shimmered, and a figure appeared in a flash.

It was Lin Sheng!

The pedestrian chuckled, revealing yellow teeth.

"Found it."