Chen Qing did not think much of it when he heard this.
He possessed the [Heaven Rewards Diligence] fate, and as long as his direction was right and he put in enough effort and sweat, he would eventually succeed in cultivation.
He was confident that he could cultivate the Dragon Elephant Prajna Vajra Body.
But how was he supposed to respond now?
Tell the old monk that he bore a strange fate and would certainly succeed?
Or simply say that he wanted to give it a try?
That would be far too abrupt. Master Qiku had only known him for a few days—why would he so easily pass on Buddhism's supreme body-tempering secret art?
Chen Qing suppressed the restlessness in his heart, revealing regret on his face as he cupped his fists. "So that's how it is. One must use Buddhist teachings as the foundation and cultivate both within and without... Thank you for clearing my doubts, Master. This junior had thought too simply. If I have any questions concerning body-tempering cultivation in the future, I hope Master will not begrudge me your guidance."
Master Qiku's gaze lingered on his face for a moment, as though trying to see how much sincerity there was in those words. In the end, he merely nodded faintly and turned to leave.
Yet his footsteps stopped again. After seeming to ponder for a moment, he slowly turned back. "Meeting is fate. You indeed possess persistence and talent in the path of body tempering. This monk cannot bear to see fine timber stagnate because it is limited by its method. Very well. This monk can make an exception and first teach you the first four layers of the Dragon Elephant Prajna Vajra Body."
"Oh?"
Chen Qing's heart jolted. "Master, do you truly mean that?"
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