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Zhou Yi's warm smile inevitably brought back terrible memories for Jiang Ming.

Fortunately, no disaster warnings were issued.

With the help of Madam Zhou, and by leveraging the resources of an old friend, they catered to her preferences.

In addition, the other disciples in the blacksmith's workshop were really disappointing, so Jiang Ming finally got his wish and had the opportunity to experience the life of relying on his father!

"Grandpa's cultivation is profound, and the techniques he practices must be extraordinary."

"Thank you, Grandpa, for passing on your skills. If I achieve anything in the future, I will never forget your kindness in nurturing me and will take care of you in your old age!"

He expressed his respectful stance, and Zhou Yi nodded in response, his expression calm.

This old man was indeed not good at expressing his emotions. Whether it was his favored concubine, Madam Zhou, or his newly adopted grandson, Jiang Ming, he would only show a smile at most.

"With your cultivation level, it's too early for you to think you can take care of me in my old age."

My grandfather has cultivated a secret technique. If he succeeds, with the remaining lifespan of my life, I might be able to advance further and become an outer sect elder.

Unfortunately, the chances are slim; I'm getting old, and many things are beyond my capabilities.

After a few words of reflection, Zhou Yi got back to the main topic, spread out the ancient book, and his expression instantly became serious.

"This technique is called the 'Small Furnace Fire Reaching Heaven Technique,' although it is a copy of the Foundation Establishment True Person's technique."

However, it is still ranked as a seventh-grade cultivation technique, reaching the threshold for advancing to the Foundation Establishment Realm.

In other words, if you cultivate this technique, your future potential will be at the Foundation Establishment Realm!

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ming was startled.

In this world, the strength of those at the Foundation Establishment stage is terrifying. They can move mountains and fill seas, kill enemies from a hundred miles away, or predict cause and effect and reverse life and death.

Any Foundation Establishment cultivator, even if they are from an unorthodox sect, is still the leader of a sect, revered and served by thousands.

Zhou Yi's skill, when cultivated to its peak, could actually reach such a level.

So, if I study diligently and combine that with the help of a cheat code, wouldn't I be able to build a foundation sooner or later?

Before he could celebrate for long, Zhou Yi poured cold water on his joy, his eyes dimming. "Unfortunately, I've only reached the threshold."

According to rumors, those who cultivate techniques below the seventh rank are ineligible for Foundation Establishment, and those who cultivate techniques below the third rank are ineligible for advancement.

However, these realms are far too lofty for us to verify, but there is one thing I can tell you.

If one deviates from the imagery of the attained fruition during the practice of the technique and goes astray, it will be difficult to make any further progress in future cultivation.

"Otherwise, I wouldn't have been stuck at the seventh level of the Qi Refining Realm for decades..."

Seeing Zhou Yi's dejected expression, Jiang Ming's mood also sank.

Previously, limited by the level of the people he came into contact with, he always thought that cultivation was a process of continuous accumulation, and that as long as there was effort, there would definitely be a reward.

However, judging from Zhou Yi's depressed mood, the truth is far from that.

"One step behind leads to another, one wrong step leads to another. Unfortunately, life doesn't offer many opportunities to try and make mistakes."

Otherwise, I wouldn't have realized in my seventies that I should change my cultivation method.

Remember, the imagery of the fire in the furnace emphasizes steady progress and building up momentum.

Therefore, during the practice, one must always keep the fire steady; if it is too rigid, it will break easily, and if it is too gentle, it will go out.

When I was young, I had a bad temper and was often impatient for quick success. By the time I realized that my actions were not in line with the imagery of the fire in the furnace, it was too late.

It's too early to tell you all this now. Your immediate priority is to quickly master the basics of the "Small Furnace Fire Reaching the Heavens Technique."

After patiently launching into a long explanation, Zhou Yi realized he had said too much and immediately stopped talking, turning instead to circulate his cultivation technique for Jiang Ming to experience.

"Do you see that? In the palm of my hand is a wisp of fire I've been nurturing in my furnace. Your constitution is mixed, so it's inevitable that you'll be slower in mastering the technique."

"No problem, as long as you can master the basics within three months, I will grant you another opportunity."

Staring thoughtfully at Zhou Yi's palm, Jiang Ming scratched his head. Although he didn't understand, he was impressed and quickly bowed in thanks.

"Thank you for your guidance, Grandfather. I will study the techniques diligently upon returning home and strive to master them as soon as possible!"

"This is a summary of my notes, which records my understanding of the practice. There may be some inaccuracies, but it is sufficient for beginners."

Go back to your training. You don't need to get involved in the blacksmith's affairs anymore.

As he walked away with his hands behind his back, a rare glimmer of hope appeared in Zhou Yi's cloudy old eyes. Back when he was practicing his cultivation technique, it took him a full six months to even get the basics down.

Now, with the help of the notes, he wants to see how far Jiang Ming can go in three months.

Back inside the stone chamber.

Jiang Ming skillfully summoned the ancient painting, and then spiritual energy surged out like a pillar. The willow wood evil spirit sensed this pure power.

It suddenly became active, and a gloomy aura rushed into Jiang Ming's mind.

"Three months, along with this notebook, I want you to master the basics of this technique, and then pass on your insights to me exactly as they were."

Upon hearing this request, Jiang Ming's top-tier comprehension trembled in a human-like manner, revealing strong resistance, "Master, this servant does not want to."

To make a wood-element evil spirit cultivate fire-element techniques is tantamount to making it damage its own essence. Even if it serves Jiang Ming as its master, such an order is really excessive.

"Is it really no use?" She drew out her spiritual energy to nourish the evil spirit, glancing at it with a faint smile. Seeing that it was still cowering and unwilling to help, she noticed that it was still hesitant and unwilling to assist.

Without wasting words, Jiang Ming immediately activated the incantation to control the ancient painting to self-destruct. As the paper began to crack and break, the evil spirit of the willow wood gradually dimmed.

"Master, please don't do this, I'm about to die!" After revealing a hint of human-like fear, it dared not refuse any longer and immediately mobilized its source to try to comprehend the "Small Furnace Fire Reaching the Heavens Technique".

"Listen to me, endure this hardship a little longer. In the future, when the opportunity arises, I will seek out wood-element treasures for you to devour."

It conveys one's thoughts in a coaxing manner.

Although the willow wood evil spirit showed some grievance, it worked even harder.

It was, after all, a low-level evil spirit, not yet powerful enough to distinguish that I was just making empty promises.

After calmly reflecting on his feelings, Jiang Ming focused his mind and began refining the spirit stone, providing it with a continuous source of nourishment.

The seventh-grade cultivation technique lived up to its reputation; in just half an hour, it drained the willow wood evil spirit of its mental energy.

At the same time, Jiang Ming also gained a preliminary understanding of this technique.

The "Small Furnace Fire Reaching the Heavens" can be summarized in one word: nurture! Use spiritual energy to nurture the true fire, and then use the true fire to nourish yourself.

When one reaches mastery, one can even emulate Foundation Establishment cultivators and manipulate some of the imagery of the Fire Fruit within the furnace.

All things considered, this technique is versatile, capable of both offense and defense, and can even assist in alchemy. From a certain perspective, it is indeed a good choice for those in the Qi Consumption Realm.

"At this rate, half a month should be enough for me to get started. If I'm lucky, I might even be able to learn this supernatural spell called Furnace."

"A seventh-grade cultivation technique can purify the impure spiritual energy within my body. Once I reach the fifth level of the Qi Absorption Realm, my strength will definitely reach a new level!"

After a satisfying stretch, Jiang Ming immediately focused his energy on his cultivation.

Although his cultivation would likely advance smoothly after mastering the "Small Furnace Fire Reaching the Heavens Technique," he dared not gamble. Taking advantage of his free time, he quickly refined the spirit stones at hand and slowly began his assault on the bottleneck.

Half a month later.

Whoosh, a long howl.

A warm, fiery atmosphere suddenly filled the cold stone chamber.

His cultivation level, techniques, and supernatural abilities all broke through!

Opening his bright eyes, Jiang Ming quietly examined the faint flame in his hand. In high spirits, he quickly left the cave and went to tell Zhou Yi the good news!