"Body refining techniques?" Donggong Mingyue was momentarily stunned, then said speechlessly, "Oh right, the Peak Master didn’t give you one yet."


    Lu Yi was taken aback and asked in confusion, "Will the Peak Master give me one?"


    "Of course. To break the limits of the Heavenly Dao, one cannot have obvious weaknesses. Both spiritual energy cultivation and physical body strength must be improved simultaneously. That’s why the Peak Master gave me a body refining technique," Donggong Mingyue explained.


    Lu Yi’s mouth twitched sharply. "…Then why don’t I have one?"


    Could it be that the Peak Master disliked him? Lu Yi started to doubt his existence.


    Donggong Mingyue tilted her head and thought for a moment before saying, "Maybe the Peak Master forgot."


    Lu Yi froze, looking dumbfounded. "Forgot?!"


    What kind of reason was that?


    "Yeah, you’ve seen how the Peak Master is—she’s always forgetting things," Donggong Mingyue said.


    Thinking of the Peak Master’s drowsy demeanor, Lu Yi suddenly felt that Donggong Mingyue’s explanation made sense.


    Feeling helpless, he asked, "So what should I do now?"


    Donggong Mingyue smiled. "Don’t worry. I’ll take you to the Scripture Pavilion. You can just pick one."


    Lu Yi was stunned. "Is that really, okay?"


    Everyone knew that the White Cloud Sect had strict control over cultivation techniques and spells. Techniques obtained during outside training missions were fine, but sect techniques had to be exchanged with sect contribution points, earned by completing sect tasks. It was usually difficult to obtain them otherwise.


    Lu Yi found it hard to believe he could just take one.


    Donggong Mingyue waved her hand nonchalantly. "It’s fine, Junior Brother. Don’t worry. Didn’t the Peak Master say to come to me if you had any problems? Once we explain the situation, they’ll definitely give you one. You’re the Peak Master’s registered disciple. Her influence in the White Cloud Sect is very strong."


    Hearing this, Lu Yi nodded. "Alright."


    This was the fastest way to obtain a technique, so Lu Yi didn’t refuse.


    "Let’s go!" Donggong Mingyue said with a smile.


    Unlike the Resource Hall, which was controlled separately by each peak, the Scripture Pavilion was unified and located at the secondary peak near the main White Cloud Peak.


    Lu Yi and Donggong Mingyue crossed the marketplace and soon arrived outside the Scripture Pavilion on the secondary peak.


    It was a massive five-story building with a large square outside. Many cultivators could be seen flying on swords, entering and exiting the pavilion, making the place bustling with activity.This tale has been unlawfully lifted from Royal Road; report any instances of this story if found elsewhere.


    Most cultivators worked hard to complete sect missions to exchange for the techniques they needed to improve their strength.


    As Lu Yi and Donggong Mingyue crossed the square, several disciples who recognized Donggong Mingyue greeted her.


    As the registered disciple of Lingluo Peak’s master, Donggong Mingyue held a unique position within the inner sect of the White Cloud Sect.


    Lu Yi, walking beside her, also drew a few glances. Some who recognized him smiled and nodded, while others, unfamiliar with him, looked puzzled.


    The two entered the pavilion, where a thin, elderly man with gray-white hair sat by the entrance.


    Though the elder’s aura seemed ordinary, Lu Yi didn’t believe he was just a common person. How could the Scripture Pavilion, such an important place, be guarded by an ordinary person? He was surely a powerful elder.


    The old man glanced at Donggong Mingyue and Lu Yi, raised an eyebrow, and said with a smile, "Ah, it’s Mingyue. What brings you here?"


    Donggong Mingyue appeared more respectful than she had been with Elder Wang earlier. Smiling, she said, "Greetings, Elder Ming. I’ve brought my Junior Brother to select a body refining technique."


    Hearing this, the old man raised his eyelids slightly and looked at Lu Yi. "Junior Brother? Lingluo accepted another registered disciple?"


    The disciples entering and exiting the pavilion froze, staring at Lu Yi in astonishment and whispering among themselves.


    "What?! Lingluo Peak Master accepted another registered disciple?!"


    "Who is this guy?! Never seen him before, yet he caught Lingluo Peak Master’s eye?!"


    "I know him. His name’s Lu Yi. He was the champion of this year’s outer sect competition."


    "Outer sect champion? An outer sect disciple caught the Peak Master’s attention?! Impossible!"


    "Exactly. Many geniuses brought from outside weren’t chosen. Is he really from the outer sect?"


    "I heard from an elder that this kid has exceptional comprehension. All the techniques he practiced in the outer sect have reached mastery, and he even comprehended sword intent."


    This revelation left the disciples momentarily silent before gasps filled the air.


    "He’s still at the Qi Refining Stage, right? Comprehending sword intent at this stage? No wonder…"


    "Youngsters these days are terrifying. It won’t be long before the White Cloud Sect has another genius like Senior Sister Liu Ningshuang on the Eastern Domain Talent Rankings."


    "That’s good news…"


    While the crowd murmured, Donggong Mingyue smirked and confirmed, "Yes, he’s Lingluo Peak Master’s new disciple."


    Lu Yi respectfully greeted Elder Ming. "Disciple Lu Yi greets Elder Ming."


    Elder Ming, having overheard the disciples, looked surprised as he examined Lu Yi, then nodded warmly. "Comprehended sword intent at the Qi Refining Stage? Impressive. Far better than I was at your age. No wonder Lingluo took you in. Drop by often—I have some insights into sword intent."


    Lu Yi froze, as did the surrounding disciples. Then their eyes burned with envy.


    "Damn… geniuses are so different. He just got here and already caught Elder Ming’s attention."


    "Why wasn’t I born a sword genius?!"


    "Elder Ming is a Nascent Soul sword cultivator. They say his sword intent pierces the heavens. With his guidance, this kid’s future is set!"


    Lu Yi was stunned to learn Elder Ming was a Nascent Soul-level expert and a sword cultivator. No wonder the others were looking at him like they wanted to kill him.


    Realizing Elder Ming’s stature, Lu Yi was awestruck.


    While he was lost in thought, Donggong Mingyue quickly tugged his sleeve and smiled sweetly at Elder Ming. "It’s my Junior Brother’s fortune to have your guidance. He’ll definitely visit often."


    Lu Yi recovered and quickly said, "Thank you, Elder Ming! I’ll definitely seek your guidance often!"


    Elder Ming nodded. "Go select a Body Refining technique. Since you’re Lingluo’s disciple, you may enter—but only this once. Stay on the first floor."


    Donggong Mingyue grinned. "Thank you, Elder Ming."


    Lu Yi also expressed his gratitude. "Thank you, Elder Ming."


    "Mingyue, you stay here and chat with me," Elder Ming said.


    Donggong Mingyue stuck out her tongue and said, "Junior Brother, go ahead and pick."


    Lu Yi nodded. "Alright."


    With that, he stepped into the Scripture Pavilion, eager to find a powerful body refining technique.