Li Shiming quietly returned to the Ten Thousand Beast Sect, only informing his master, Grandmaster Hu, as he had used the excuse of entering seclusion when he left.
"Lanâer, this is my abode in the Ten Thousand Beast Sect!" Li Shiming brought Yin Shilan to his dwelling.
Yin Shilan curiously looked around the dwelling. Although its furnishings were not as luxurious as those in the Great Power Palace, the quality of the setup was not low either.
"Iâve got you a temporary Identity Jade Disc, this will be our home from now on!" Li Shiming said, handing over an Identity Jade Disc to Yin Shilan after some operations on it.
"I really like it here!" Yin Shilan said happily, touching this and that with satisfaction.
"As long as you like it, Iâll take you to meet my master in the Ten Thousand Beast Sect. Oh, I forgot to tell you, in the Ten Thousand Beast Sect, I go by the name Li Shizhen!" Li Shiming smiled, seeing Yin Shilan in a good mood.
Although he and Yin Shilan would mainly cultivate within the Heavenly Person Cave Heaven in the future, apart from cultivation, this would be where they spend most of their time living.
After showing Yin Shilan around the dwelling, Li Shiming took her to his master, Grandmaster Huâs, dwelling.
The dwelling was also within the Grotto Heaven, so it wasnât too far away.
After casting a communication technique, Grandmaster Hu personally came out to greet them.
"Master, Lanâer is my dao companion, we met during the Qi Refinement Realm!" Li Shiming introduced with a smile to Grandmaster Hu.
"Yin Shilan greets Master!" Yin Shilan, though shy, respectfully addressed Grandmaster Hu upon meeting him.
"Shiming is truly fortunate, he didnât mention it to me beforehand, leaving me unprepared!" Grandmaster Hu said with some reproach, looking at Li Shiming while helping Yin Shilan up with a wave of his hand.
He thought for a moment and handed a Token to Yin Shilan.
"This is the Token for Baihua Peak, Iâm giving you that mountain!"
Yin Shilan, holding the Token, looked at Li Shiming, not knowing what to do.
"Lanâer, accept the Masterâs gift. Baihua Peak is the prettiest mountain in the Ten Thousand Beast Sect, the scenery there is quite nice!" Li Shiming suggested to Yin Shilan to accept the Token and explained.
"Come on, letâs talk inside!" Grandmaster Hu led the two into his dwelling.
He took out his best hospitality items, even the treasured ones he had kept hidden, to properly entertain Yin Shilan.
As Li Shimingâs master, he had almost assumed Li Shiming intended to remain single for life.
In the cultivation world, itâs not uncommon to train alone; many cultivators do so.
But most cultivators envy those who find a dao companion, as finding one is exceedingly difficult.
Consider how hard it is to find a completely trustworthy dao companion in the cultivation world, someone who can freely enter and exit oneâs abode, share cultivation resources, and so on. Most cultivators in the cultivation world canât bring themselves to fully trust a dao companion.
How many cultivators can be like Li Shiming, finding a sincere and beloved female cultivator upon entering the cultivation world?
Grandmaster Hu, filled with joy, looked at Li Shiming and Yin Shilan as a happy dao couple, much like a child settling down.
"Shiming, how do you plan to arrange things for Yin Shilan?" He asked Li Shiming after talking for a while.
"Master, I have spoken with Mr. Li of Luanyang Palace, and already arranged for Lanâer to cultivate the Inheritance Technique âPhoenix Dance Nine Heavensâ!" Li Shiming replied honestly, not intending to hide anything.
"Are you planning to let Yin Shilan join Luanyang Palace? Thatâs a good choice!" Grandmaster Hu did not mind why Li Shiming didnât choose the Ten Thousand Beast Sect, understanding the gap between the Ten Thousand Beast Sect and the superpower Luanyang Palace.
"I donât intend for Lanâer to join Luanyang Palace, sheâs only to study their cultivation techniques!" Li Shiming shook his head and explained.
"Shiming, not all cultivators have your talent. Iâve assessed Shilanâs aptitude; although itâs quite excellent, it still doesnât compare to yours. She needs a masterâs guidance!" Grandmaster Hu said solemnly.
Li Shiming was about to explain further when Grandmaster Hu gestured for him to stop.
"I know your cultivation level is very high; however, since youâve got Shilan cultivating the âPhoenix Dance Nine Heavens,â you need to consider Shilanâs training in that technique.
You may be able to guide Shilan through your insights on the âPhoenix Dance Nine Heavensâ and some experiential knowledge from Luanyang Palace, but your understanding cannot compare to the knowledge accumulated by countless cultivators at Luanyang Palace over ten thousand years. You havenât practiced the âPhoenix Dance Nine Heavens,â and even a small misunderstanding could lead to issues in Shilanâs cultivation.
In my opinion, itâs best for Shilan to join Luanyang Palace, which is the best choice for her!" Grandmaster Hu continued.
Li Shiming hadnât considered this point, given that Yin Shilan had just started transitioning to a new primary cultivation technique, encountering only the simplest problems so far.
Grandmaster Huâs suggestion required serious consideration; with more in-depth practice of the âPhoenix Dance Nine Heavens,â any deeper insights Li Shiming had would mainly be speculative, as he hadnât trained in the technique himself.
"Lanâer, how would you feel about me finding you a master in Luanyang Palace?" Li Shiming thought it over and decided to ask Yin Shilanâs opinion.
"If I were to join Luanyang Palace, wouldnât that mean weâd have to be apart?" Yin Shilan looked at Li Shiming, a worry visible in her eyes, and asked.