Chapter 828
On this day, Fang Zheng was returning after listening to another elder's public lecture, when he was obstructed by a disciple called Shi Hong .
"Elder Fang Zheng . " Shi Hong bowed in greeting .
Fang Zheng returned the greeting, but felt somewhat awkward inwardly . This elite disciple, Shi Hong, was older than Fang Zheng, and had originally been a senior disciple several generations above Fang Zheng .
"I would like to receive guidance from Elder Fang Zheng . One of the four entry tasks for the current Refinement Path Convention pertains to refining earth treasury flower Gu . The third last step of refining this Gu requires the use of upstream grass, matched with zen lion's mane, supplemented by the Gu refinement method . But this disciple has always failed in this step, I would like to know what the correct Gu refinement method for this is?"
"This… . . " Fang Zheng was stupefied, and hesitated . His main cultivation path was enslavement path, and his battle strength when controlling cranes were at an outstanding level among mortal Gu Masters . But he had entirely no understanding of refinement path .
Fortunately, he had the spirit incubating flea, from which Lord Sky Crane transmitted the answer .
Fang Zheng replied: "This Gu refinement technique is called 'one after another' . Its purpose is to entwine every stalk of the upstream grass with every strand of the zen lion's mane . To refine earth treasury flower Gu, you must weave together a hundred stalks and strands within thirty breaths of time . If you go beyond this time, the fire from the Gu refinement will burn these stalks and strands to ashes . Thus, if you are not familiar with this method, you will easily fail in this refinement . "
Fang Zheng repeated the words of Lord Sky Crane, and the more he spoke, the calmer he became . After explaining this, he then went to explain on how to practice the 'one after another' Gu refinement technique .
Shi Hong's expression slightly changed, showing astonishment before hurriedly bowing in thanks: "Many thanks for Elder Fang Zheng's guidance, I have learned a lot . "
"Do you still have anything you don't understand?" Fang Zheng smiled, getting addicted to this feeling of teaching .
"There is no more, no more . This disciple shall take his leave!" Shi Hong bowed, and left .
After the two parted ways, Fang Zheng walked for a while before suddenly starting to slow down .
He frowned and came to a realization: "This Shi Hong did not come to truly ask for advice, it feels like the other way around, like he was intentionally trying to create difficulties for me . "
"Hehe, you noticed it? Good, good . " Lord Sky Crane smiled .
Fang Zheng inwardly shouted: "Master, you already knew!"
"Nonsense, your background is extremely easy to probe, your age is also openly on display . Everyone knows you don't cultivate refinement path, Shi Hong, however, intentionally asked such a question, what could it be if not about trying to give you trouble?"
Lord Sky Crane paused here, before asking Fang Zheng: "Do you know why he was trying to create difficulties for you?"
"Why?" Fang Zheng did not understand .
Lord Sky Crane smiled brightly as he explained the reason: "Because Shi Hong likes a female disciple called Yi Yue . And this Yi Yue is Elder Yan Tang's daughter . Elder Yan Tang is weak, he is sidelined in Immortal Crane Sect, and has had difficulties . He plans to betroth his daughter to you to form a connection, an alliance of benefits with you, the youngest elder in the history of Immortal Crane Sect . Otherwise, why would he repeatedly invite you for drinking? Moreover, intentionally arrange his daughter to sit together with you every time?"
"Ahh . " Fang Zheng exclaimed as he realized only at this point . He could not help but recall the beautiful appearance of Yi Yue sitting beside him, and warmly serving him dishes . Also how she frequently proposed a toast to Fang Zheng, and how after few sips of alcohol, her face would flush red, which made her even more attractive .
"Do you remember now? Hahaha, foolish boy!" Lord Sky Crane was happy to see Fang Zheng looking dazed . Clearly, the spirit of gossip was commonly held between men and woman, the old and young, and even the living and dead .
Fang Zheng helplessly sighed, shaking his head and saying in a weary voice: "Schemes and benefits again, I really don't like them . From now on, I shall refuse Elder Yan Tang's invitation . I am also an elder like him anyway, refusing shouldn't be considered rude . "
"Foolish boy, which organization in this world is not held together by benefits? True feelings of warmth do exist, but they are rare, which makes them even more valuable . " Lord Sky Crane sighed with emotions, "Don't avoid these, and especially don't refuse Elder Yan Tang's invitation . Even if you don't marry his daughter, there is also no need to ruin the relation with him . Because currently, you are even more weak than Elder Yan Tang . "
"Let's not talk about this . Master, just now the Refinement Path Convention was mentioned, and recently everyone, both disciples and elders, are talking about it . What is this Refinement Path Convention?" Fang Zheng intentionally changed the topic .
"It is good that you asked me this and not others . Otherwise, they would look at you as if you were stupid . I will explain it to you properly . This Refinement Path Convention is not a normal event, but a grand occasion that occurs only every one hundred years in Central Continent . That means, without special lifespan prolonging methods, most Gu Masters can only participate once in their lifetimes . " Lord Sky Crane explained .
"Refinement Path Convention, is it an event of refinement path Gu Masters?"
"Not exactly . The cultivation of Gu Masters involves three aspects - nurture, use, and refinement . The Refinement Path Convention is not an event where only refinement path Gu Masters can participate, as long as you have skill in the Gu refinement aspect, or experience and insight, you can participate . "
Lord Sky Crane continued: "The scale of this grand event is unprecedented, it is the biggest refinement path event in the world . Hundreds of thousands of Gu Masters participate in every Refinement Path Convention, they come from all sizes of sects in Central Continent . Even Gu Masters from Eastern Sea, Western Desert, Southern Border and Northern Plains will appear . "
"Southern Border…" A wisp of emotion rose up in Fang Zheng and he could not help but recall Qing Mao Mountain .
He asked, after a moment: "Then what are the four entry tasks Shi Hong mentioned?"
Lord Sky Crane spoke everything he knew without reservation: "The so-called four entry tasks can be said to be qualifications for entering . Any Gu Master, no matter who they are, will refine Gu sometimes in their cultivation journey . The Refinement Path Convention has generous rewards which attract countless Gu Masters to participate . If there were not some tests set up, then there would be way too many incompetent people wanting to try their luck . Thus, the four entry tasks were created, to distinguish the truly skilled ones and those with refinement path attainment . "
"That is to say, one must finish the four entry tasks if they want to participate in the Refinement Path Convention . " Fang Zheng came to a realization .
"Hehehe . " Lord Sky Crane chuckled, "Actually, these four entry tasks test the basic skills of Gu refinement . Usually, any Gu Master with certain experience can pass it . "
Fang Zheng was startled: "Master, I can't pass it . "
"No problem, with my guidance, if you train crazily in this period of time, you can also succeed . "
"Truly? My vision will be expanded!" Fang Zheng was joyous .
Central Continent, Five Virtues Mountain .
Streams of people were busily moving around Five Virtues Mountain .
Five Virtues Mountain was not tall . It was located in the eastern part of Central Continent and was the base of a middle sized sect - Five Virtues Sect .
Five Virtues Sect was considered a large influence within the surroundings . Its background was profound, in the past, the leader of Five Virtues Sect had been an elder of Heavenly Lotus Sect . Heavenly Lotus Sect was one of the ten great ancient sects of Central Continent, a super force . Thus, although Five Virtues Sect had not been established for long, it was able to develop smoothly, and the established forces in the surroundings did not dare to sideline or suppress it .
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