"Since you've already made your decision, this old man won't force you. Whenever you decide you want to take a master, come find this old man."
Sun Xinxiu sighed softly, obvious disappointment showing on his face.
Suppressing his disappointment, he cleared his throat and continued, "I have to say, your forging talent is truly astonishing. According to the Cultivation Ground's rules, someone as gifted as you can receive more cultivation resources."
He paused slightly, his gaze falling on Jiang Ping An with a hint of appreciation in his eyes, then continued:
"Since you are a Forging Master, you will be granted half a year of free cultivation time every year, along with five portions of Immortal Artifact materials corresponding to your cultivation level. In return, you must provide one High-Grade Immortal Artifact of the same rank each year."
"If you have any other requests, you may raise them. The Cultivation Ground will consider whether to agree based on the actual circumstances."
Ordinary people only received one month of free cultivation time each year, while Jiang Ping An could receive half a year. He was already quite satisfied.
He clasped his fists respectfully. "Thank you, Senior. This junior has no other requests."
"Good. If you need anything in the future, just tell this old man. Give me your Identity Token, and I'll alter its information."
Sun Xinxiu raised a hand, signaling Jiang Ping An to hand over his Identity Token.
"Sorry to trouble you, Senior." Jiang Ping An presented the Cultivation Ground Identity Token he had just received with both hands.
Sun Xinxiu took the Identity Token and lightly tapped it with his fingers, changing Jiang Ping An's access privileges. He then returned it and added one final sentence:
"If you ever decide you want to take a master, you can