Chapter 166 - 162: Zhou Chuan Regrets, Huang He Master Appears

"Daoist Li, the highest-tier technique in the Ten Thousand Treasures Tower is a Gold Element Technique that has reached the Earth Grade. Unfortunately, it’s incompatible with your attribute."

"As for Wood Element Techniques, the best one we have is a Top Grade Technique, which is the one I was about to introduce to you."

As he spoke, Jin Yue opened a hidden chamber.

With a beckoning gesture, he retrieved a Jade Scroll from within.

"Daoist Li, this is the *Ancient Wood Health Cultivation Technique*."

"Ancient Wood?"

Li Chang’an’s interest was piqued.

He looked at the Jade Scroll and asked, "Was this technique, by any chance, unearthed in the Ancient Wood Secret Realm?"

"Precisely!"

Jin Yue nodded and began to explain in detail.

Initially, this technique didn’t actually have a name.

It was named the *Ancient Wood Health Cultivation Technique* because it came from the Ancient Wood Secret Realm and is a Wood Attribute technique focused on self-cultivation and health.

It’s a Top Grade technique.

Moreover, it’s considered one of the very best among Top Grade techniques.

The Magical Power it cultivates is deep and gentle. It has an excellent effect on maintaining a youthful appearance and even possesses some healing properties.

’It sounded great.’

"It’s just that..."

"Just what?"

Li Chang’an’s heart sank. He had just been about to decide on buying this technique.

But Jin Yue’s tone suddenly shifted.

"Daoist Li, this technique can only be cultivated to the Foundation Establishment Peak. It’s considered an incomplete technique."

"Foundation Establishment Peak?"

Li Chang’an thought for a moment without much hesitation.

"It’s enough, more than enough!"

’I’m not even at Foundation Establishment yet. What’s the point of worrying about that?’

’For now, this technique is my best option.’

’After I reach Foundation Establishment, I’ll figure out how to switch to another technique.’

Jin Yue added, "Daoist Li, my family’s ancestor once said that although this technique lacks content beyond the Foundation Establishment Peak, it doesn’t seem like an incomplete technique. Instead, it looks more like a primer for a much stronger technique."

"A primer?"

Li Chang’an was inwardly surprised.

He had heard that some techniques are so powerful that it’s difficult to succeed by cultivating them directly.

Those with insufficient talent must first cultivate a simplified version. Only after they’ve adapted can they cultivate the technique proper.

That kind of simplified technique is known as a primer.

Since it’s just a transitional technique used for adaptation, it isn’t very extensive and usually only covers the Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment realms.

Li Chang’an asked, "Manager Jin, did your family’s ancestor say anything else?"

The Jin Family is one of the Seven Great Noble Families, and their ancestor is a Golden Core master.

The perspective of an expert of that caliber was far beyond Li Chang’an’s own.

Jin Yue shook his head.

"That’s all. Our ancestor wasn’t certain; he only said it might be a primer."

As he spoke, he handed the Jade Scroll to Li Chang’an, letting him browse the introductory section to decide if he wanted to buy it.

"Daoist Li, if this technique is just a primer, then in the future you might have a chance to obtain that truly powerful technique."

"Manager Jin, you jest."

Li Chang’an smiled. He didn’t hold out much hope for that. After all, this technique was dug up from the Ancient Wood Secret Realm.

He gripped the Jade Scroll and perused the introductory content.

Just from the introduction, he could confirm that this technique was far stronger than the Cyan Wood Technique he was currently cultivating.

"Manager Jin, what’s the price for this technique?"

"Two thousand Spirit Stones to learn it once. If you want to buy it out as a family legacy, the price is even higher."

’The price is quite reasonable.’

Li Chang’an didn’t plan to buy it out.

He was a man alone; a meal for one was a reunion dinner.

There was no need to worry about providing for a Noble Family like Zheng Qingqing did.

Soon, they signed a Spirit Contract to seal the deal.

Right there in the Ten Thousand Treasures Tower, Li Chang’an finished learning all the content of the *Ancient Wood Health Cultivation Technique* and swore an oath never to reveal it to outsiders.

’This technique is truly profound. The Cyan Wood Technique I cultivated before can’t even compare.’

Li Chang’an slowly let out a breath.

’If this technique is really just a primer, then how powerful must the real technique be?’

’An Earth Grade or even a Celestial Grade Technique?’

Just as he was pondering this...

Suddenly...

A huge crash echoed out, and the entire Ten Thousand Treasures Tower trembled.

BOOM!

Startled, Li Chang’an instantly retreated behind Jin Yue.

’Is someone attacking the Ten Thousand Treasures Tower?’

’This is Yellow Crane Immortal City! Who would dare to make such a blatant move?’

Jin Yue’s expression also turned grave.

"Daoist Li, the arrays of the Ten Thousand Treasures Tower have not been triggered."

"What?"

Li Chang’an was even more surprised.

In other words...

...it wasn’t the Ten Thousand Treasures Tower that had shaken, but the entire Yellow Crane Immortal City!

"Could someone be attacking Yellow Crane Immortal City?"

"I don’t know."

Jin Yue shook his head. This was the first time he’d ever encountered something like this.

He glanced at Li Chang’an, inwardly surprised. The speed Li Chang’an had just displayed was simply astonishing.

He had flashed behind him in the blink of an eye.

"Daoist Li, if you’re worried, you can stay inside the Ten Thousand Treasures Tower. I’ll go out and take a look."

"Alright."

Li Chang’an didn’t refuse. He knew the Ten Thousand Treasures Tower was protected by several Tier Two Grand Arrays.

’It’s safer to stay inside.’

Jin Yue, on the other hand, opened the window, leaped down, and landed on the street outside.

Before long...

...his voice sounded again.

"Daoist Li, the commotion came from Yellow Crane Mountain! Huang He Master has made a move!"

"Huang He Master?"

Li Chang’an was shocked.

Since coming to Yellow Crane Immortal City, he had never seen this legendary expert.

Just as he was thinking this...

...a glittering golden Treasure Mirror suddenly flew in through the window.

Jin Yue’s voice followed.

"Daoist Li, this Treasure Mirror can transmit the images I see to you."

"Thank you, Manager Jin!"

Li Chang’an sent back his thanks.

He was quite curious and wanted to see what exactly was happening.

Soon...

...a clear image materialized on the surface of the Treasure Mirror.

The image was of none other than Yellow Crane Mountain, located in the very center of Yellow Crane Immortal City.