The apprenticeship gifts Lin Qi had selected from Ten Directions Venerate's inheritance included a cultivation manual and spells, a spirit treasure—the Zhifang Sword—and a Cloud-Walking Cloak Robe.
There were also countless talismans, array discs, and medicinal pills.
Even the three great sects of the Eastern Continent could not have produced apprenticeship gifts of such lavishness.
Though Xu Zhifang did not know the precise value of these items, he knew they were exceedingly precious, and he felt immense gratitude and respect toward Lin Qi.
When he looked at Lin Qi, his gaze held a little more of a younger generation's affection and reverence for an elder.
That look left Lin Qi somewhat dazed.
Looking back, she realized that she had already been in the Cangwu Realm for over thirty years.
She had gone from a childish little girl, ignorant and mischievous, to a Spirit Transformation cultivator capable of holding up one side of the sky.
Time truly passed too quickly.
Lin Qi only indulged in her sentiments for a moment before gathering all her emotions back in.
She first took out a spirit-measuring disc, intending to test Xu Zhifang's aptitude.
Since Xu Zhifang had already undergone Qi Induction when she met him, there was no question of him being unable to cultivate.
Only after reaching her current cultivation level had she learned that, when it came to truly nurturing a cultivator, nothing was impossible so long as one was willing to spend resources.
Even if Xu Zhifang were mediocre at cultivation, since Lin Qi had chosen him to shoulder the Zhifang Sect, she could raise him into a genius.
Besides, judging by the talent Xu Zhifang had displayed over these recent days, he could not be too poor.
Thus, Lin Qi was not in a hurry to test his spirit roots.