"Mm. It was all thanks to Senior Brother's help."
Zhang Lingshan stood up from the bathtub and got dressed.
He was not surprised Xiao Ming could tell, because after the breakthrough, a person's essence, energy, and spirit were completely different.
Xiao Ming was also a veteran Flesh Refining martial artist, so it was no wonder he could see it.
"Good, good. This is good news. Let's go see Master!"
Xiao Ming looked excited as he pulled Zhang Lingshan toward Hong Zhengdao's main residence.
Hong Zhengdao was no longer half-lying on his bed, but sitting in the courtyard drinking tea. When he saw Zhang Lingshan, his eyes immediately lit up. "You broke through? Even faster than I imagined."
"Yes. It was all thanks to Senior Brother Xiao's wholehearted help."
"Then you must repay Xiao Ming well in the future," Hong Zhengdao said with a nod. "With Xiao Ming's talent, perhaps you'll break through to Tendon Changing even faster than him in the future. He'll have to rely on you from then on."
Zhang Lingshan said, "We're all one family. It's only right that we help one another. Senior Brother Xiao Ming is a good man. I won't let him suffer any losses."
"Well said. What about that Pan Mingzhong? He still hasn't broken through?" Hong Zhengdao asked.
Xiao Ming shook his head. "He's somewhat lazy and undisciplined, and he can't endure hardship. He's not even one ten-thousandth of Junior Brother Shan."
Hong Zhengdao said, "Since he hasn't broken through yet, then the capable come first. Xiao Shan, you're now the fifth disciple."
"Yes, Master."
"Since you've already broken through to Flesh Refining, Xiao Ming, pass the Red Cloud Saber Art on to him," Hong Zhengdao permitted.
Unexpectedly, Xiao Ming's face showed shame, and he lowered his head slightly. "Master, this disciple's