Before he knew it, the afternoon had passed. Lin Taichu stopped cultivating, stood up, and stretched his limbs.
After an afternoon of exploration, he had already mastered the basic internal energy circulation route of Profound Iron Strength. His internal energy now flowed smoothly, and the swelling pain in his meridians had vanished.
He could clearly sense that the internal energy within him had grown slightly heavier. The change was not great, but the effect was undeniably real.
At dinnertime, Lin Taichu went to the Inner Sect dining hall. Quite a few disciples were eating there. Everyone ate quietly, and from time to time, someone would softly discuss problems they had encountered in cultivation. The atmosphere was harmonious.
He found a seat in a corner and ordered a few small dishes. He had only taken a few bites when two people approached: Tang Chen and Tang Lie.
Tang Chen pulled over a chair and sat down. Looking at Lin Taichu, he asked calmly, "Which Secret Manual did you borrow?"
Lin Taichu did not hide it and answered truthfully, "Profound Iron Strength."
Tang Lie sneered. "That cultivation method is easy to begin, but reaching mastery is harder than climbing to the heavens. Many disciples have practiced it for half a year and still failed the verification."
Lin Taichu raised his eyes to Tang Lie and said indifferently, "Whether it is difficult or not, I will only know after trying." Tang Chen waved a hand, stopping Tang Lie.
"Inner Sect cultivation relies on perseverance and comprehension. Profound Iron Strength may be difficult to practice, but it is extremely useful once mastered. We only came to tell you that the Scripture Pavilion's verification is very strict. Do not harbor any wishful thoughts. You must truly understand the Secret Manual inside and out."
Lin Taichu