Five Virtues Gate on Five Virtues Mountain

"Elder Fang Zheng." Shi Hong was the first to offer a salute.

Fang Zheng returned the salute, feeling somewhat embarrassed. This "elite" disciple Shi Hong was older than him, and had originally been several generations his senior brother.

"May I ask Elder Fang Zheng, one of the four entry questions for this Gu Refining Convention is to refine Earth Treasury Flower Gu. In the third-to-last step of refining this Gu, one must use Upstream Grass together with the mane of a Zen Lion, supplemented by Gu Refining Techniques. But this disciple always fails at this step. May I know what the correct Gu Refining Technique is?"

"This..." Fang Zheng was startled, and his tone hesitated. He specialized in the enslavement path, controlling flying cranes. His battle strength could be called outstanding among mortal Gu Masters. But he knew absolutely nothing about the refinement path.

Fortunately, he had a Soul-Hosting Flea, and Immortal Master Tian He secretly gave him the answer.

Only then did Fang Zheng reply, "This Gu Refining Technique is called the Scattered Hand Technique. Its purpose is to twist every blade of Upstream Grass together with every strand of Zen Lion mane. To refine Earth Treasury Flower Gu, you must weave over a hundred strands of grass and hair within thirty breaths. Once that time is exceeded, the refining flames will scorch the grass and hair. Therefore, if you are not proficient in this technique, Gu refinement will easily fail."

Repeating Immortal Master Tian He's words, Fang Zheng grew more composed the more he spoke. After finishing this passage, he continued by explaining how to practice the Gu Refining Technique known as the "Scattered Hand Technique."

Shi Hong's expression changed slightly. Somewhat stunned, he quickly thanked him. "Many thanks for Elder Fang Zheng's guidance. This disciple has benefited