The Most Generous Master Ever Chapter 4 - I Will Go into Seclusion for Some Time

Lin Qingzhu felt a jolt of shock upon awakening as she sensed the profound shifts within her physical vessel.

Before their arrival, Liu Qingfeng had enlightened them about the social stratification between nobles and commoners in the ordinary world, just as there existed a chasm between geniuses and trash among those who walk the path of Cultivation. The ultimate benchmark for one's potential was the possession of a divine bone.

The Heaven Mending Sect had thrived for millennia, yet only a few dozen prodigies bearing such innate divine bones had emerged. Each had carved out a legendary reputation as an peerless figure among humanity.

While divine bones were typically innate, they could be forged through rare heavenly materials, though the cost was so exorbitant that most Sects deemed the investment futile.

She never imagined that upon joining the Sect, Ye Qiu would be willing to sacrifice a Divine Marrow Pill simply to awaken her dormant divine bone. How could she ever repay such monumental benevolence?

"Master, I thank you for this medicine!" Her words felt inadequate to convey the depth of her gratitude. In her eyes, Ye Qiu now stood as towering and majestic as a deity. Under the guidance of such a master, what need was there to fret over revenge or a bleak future?

"Rise," Ye Qiu said softly as he observed the kneeling disciple. "In three months, the Heaven Mending Sect will hold its Seven Peaks Martial Meeting, an event that occurs only once every sixty years. As the eldest disciple of Violet Cloud Peak, I expect you to secure a high rank and defend the honor of our home," he stated with calm authority.

"Fear not, Master. I shall make sure not to disgrace Violet Cloud Peak." Lin Qingzhu pledged with absolute resolve. How could she fail a master who placed such importance on the Seven Peaks Martial Meeting? She would pay any price necessary to clinch the top spot and restore their pride.

Previously, she might have crumbled under such weight, but now, the Mystical Ice Bone within her pulsed with a steady stream of power, fueling her confidence. She had not forgotten the humiliation Qi Wuhui had inflicted upon them within the Jade Pure Hall.

This time, she would prove to them all that Violet Cloud Peak was far from useless.

"Excellent!" Ye Qiu beamed with satisfaction. "Since you have awakened your divine bones and naturally reached the first stage of the Qi Mastery realm, you no longer need to struggle with sensing Qi."

Reaching behind his back, he produced a tome and handed it over. "This is the Violet Cloud Treasure Tome, the legacy technique of our Violet Cloud Peak. You need only focus on circulating your Qi according to these scrolls. Should you encounter difficulties, do not hesitate to ask."

"I understand." Lin Qingzhu clutched the manual as if it were a priceless treasure, recognizing it as the first stride on her journey toward immortality.

Ye Qiu proceeded to tutor her on foundational concepts and essential terminology, ensuring she would grasp the secrets within the manual.

"Very well! Return and rest. From tomorrow, you are to meditate upon Wangduan Cliff. Complete three daily tasks and do not let your time slip away. Once your Cultivation hits the Black Finger realm, I shall instruct you in the Violet Cloud Swordsmanship..."

"I will keep these words in my heart, Master."

Ye Qiu waved his hand dismissively. "I shall be entering seclusion for a few days. Should you hit a dead end in your studies, do not force a breakthrough. Wait for my return, and I will resolve your confusion."

"Understood. Please, go into seclusion without worry, Master. I shall be diligent in my studies and practice."

"Go then."

Lin Qingzhu stepped out of the training hall and returned to her hut, eager to crack open the Violet Cloud Treasure Tome and witness its mystical secrets.

In mere minutes, she found she could command the Qi flowing through her body, a revelation that left her stunned.

"This divine bone possesses such earth-shattering power? Truly incredible. Master’s willingness to expend such a fortune for my sake is a debt I cannot ignore. I must work tirelessly to earn a top spot at the Seven Peaks Martial Meeting."

With a firm resolve, she immediately began her session rather than waiting for dawn. She yearned to pierce through to the Black Finger realm so she could startle her master upon his emergence.

Meanwhile, Ye Qiu had departed for the mountain cave, the private sanctuary where previous masters of Violet Cloud Peak had spent their lives. It was the perfect, secluded environment for his own plans.

As the doors slid shut behind him, he spoke with impatient eagerness: "System, initiate the Return."

[Ding… You have imparted the Violet Cloud Divine Art to your disciple, triggering a Critical Hit Return. Would you like to activate it?]

"Activate."

[Congratulations. You triggered a ten-thousand-fold critical hit. You have received a God-grade cultivation technique: the True Primordial Record.]

"Good heavens… God-grade! My fortune has truly turned around."

Almost instantly, a deluge of ancient diagrams and cryptic scriptures flooded his consciousness.

[Would you like to inherit the knowledge?]

"Yes..."

Ye Qiu absorbed the complex essence of the scripture. As he began to comprehend the depths of this knowledge, he realized that by consuming the Immortal Marrow Pill, he might skip the Black Finger stage entirely and ascend straight to the Celestial realm.

He let out a slightly manic laugh as he produced the Immortal Marrow Pill gifted by the System. "Hehe, prepare yourself. Don't worry, I shall be gentle."

He swallowed the pill, and an overwhelming surge of energy flooded his veins, threatening to rupture his very skin.

"Damn! This pill’s potency is far greater than I anticipated. I was too careless."

It seemed some things could not be rushed after all. The cost of such a massive leap was proving to be a physical ordeal for Ye Qiu.

Power pulsed through his meridians, and blood soon stained his robes as the intense process purged his impurities. Eventually, the immortal energy gathered in his Dantian, forming a delicate lotus flower deep within.

Ye Qiu was stunned. No longer an amateur, he recognized the significance of the bloom instantly.

"The Flower of Great Dao! An innate Dao Body!"

If divine bones were a one-in-a-million occurrence, the innate Dao Body was a once-in-a-lifetime miracle, ranking among the strongest physiques in human history.

He never dreamed that a singular Immortal Marrow Pill would grant him a Dao Body, a feat impossible even for the wealthiest primordial clans.

With the Flower of Great Dao, Ye Qiu found the hidden truths of the world laid bare; even complex immortal arts seemed transparent to him at a single glance. Moreover, the Dao Flower drew upon the energies of heaven and earth to rapidly accelerate his Cultivation, a refinement far superior to the divine bone.

"I am rich! Beyond my wildest dreams!"

His heart raced, but he remained focused—the residual energy from the pill was still active. With the Dao Flower established, he resumed his training. His original ambition was merely the Celestial realm, but with the remaining power, his gaze sharpened.

"Let us push further—to the Infinite Distance realm!"