Shuilang Returns to the Sect

Li Shuilong, his clansman brother, had left the valley. He was still the same person, but his heart had turned to Mo.

Would he ever turn over a new leaf?

Li Shuidao didn't know. Before, there was no hope, but now, there was at least a glimmer of light.

If Li Shuilong's cultivation were to reach great heights one day, he would surely become a Demonic Cultivator!

And his clansman brother, Li Shuidao, would be the guide who led him to become Mo.

The Five Poisons Sect was a sect of Mo.

Ultimately, who would be whose whetstone, and who would be whose guide?

If Li Shuidao hadn't learned solid fundamental skills in his family, he would never have been able to become a Spirit Planter the moment he joined the sect, gaining a status far exceeding that of ordinary disciples.

If, like Li Shuilong, he had to start by scrubbing toilets upon entry and was repeatedly bullied by fellow disciples, he would have no chance of advancement without spending four or five years struggling in the sect.

It could be said that the vast majority of family cultivators who entered the sect met such an end.

By then, time would have slipped away, and if they wanted to gamble for the immortal path of longevity, they could only try their luck in trials, ultimately becoming one of the countless wronged souls in the trials.

He and Li Yijun could definitely be counted among the few.

Everything stops at propriety!

The origin of propriety is the respect of the weak for the strong.

If the weak do not understand propriety, they will inevitably be easily crushed by the strong, dying without a burial place.

Li Shuidao was currently weak, and the weak must have the self-awareness of the weak.

Although Qin Yue'e's cultivation was also only in the Spirit Channeling Realm, she was, after all, the wife of a Spirit Refining Realm cultivator.

Setting aside ethics and moral principles, he held great reverence for the strong.

Every time Qin Yue'e approached Li Shuidao, attempting to be a fleeting couple with him.

Li Shuidao always politely refused, using the etiquette of master and disciple, and ethics and moral principles, as his shield.

At this time, ethics and moral principles, and moral bottom lines, became Li Shuidao's best shield.

This kind of refusal...

Even the hottest heart would grow cold.

Gradually...

Qin Yue'e also gave up her thoughts.

The relationship between the two began to develop in the direction of master and disciple...

Li Shuidao focused on cultivating the Jade Toad Qi Cultivation Art and the Golden Toad Qi Locking Method. Although he no longer had Qi Circulation Pills, slowing his cultivation speed considerably, his foundation was laid even more firmly.

It wasn't that he hadn't considered refining pills himself, but his daily cultivation of the two internal breathing methods, coupled with tending to the spirit fields and raising White Cranes, had already consumed all his time, leaving him no energy to refine pills himself.

Half a year later...

In the dark of night...

Li Shuidao arrived at the quiet small courtyard. His master was not in his cave dwelling today, and he planned to try the final move of the Jade Toad Qi Cultivation Art.

The final move: Jade Toad Gazing at Moon. It could only be cultivated at night when the moon was high in the sky; it was impossible to cultivate during the day.

He calmed his mind and spirit, a gentle breeze caressed him...

The water in the large stone vat in the courtyard also rippled with fine waves.

Li Shuidao took a deep breath, slowly spread his arms, and then, the Magical Power around him began to gather.

He suddenly lay down, crossing his arms over his chest, just like a Golden Toad embracing a carp.

Time ticked by, second by second...

Moonlight cast a silver glow, night birds chirped, and the sound of rustling wind came from the forest.

About an incense stick's worth of time later...

Li Shuidao was still persisting. Wisps of white smoke even rose from the top of his head, a sign that the Golden Toad embracing a carp had reached a considerable level.

The next moment, Li Shuidao's body suddenly pushed up.

Water Toad Dragon!

Streams of Magical Power and true essence spread out, like swimming dragons circulating throughout his body, constantly cycling.

The water in the large stone vat began to churn violently, as if dancing with Li Shuidao's Magical Power.

Li Shuidao's gaze grew increasingly solemn. He calmed his mind and spirit, crouching like a Toad, looking up at the sky.

Jade Toad Gazing at Moon!

The moonlight poured down like nectar, and a cool power flowed into his spine through the Baihui acupoint on the crown of his head.

A faint layer of moonlight illuminated Li Shuidao's body, and the Magical Power within him seemed to be slowly transforming...

Half a year had passed.

Li Shuidao finally fully grasped the Jade Toad Qi Cultivation Art, but this was not the end, merely the beginning.

The Jade Toad Qi Cultivation Art required repeated practice to continuously transform one's Magical Power and increase cultivation day by day.

The two internal breathing methods worked well together and were indeed quite powerful, but Li Shuidao lacked offensive spells.

Offense, defense, movement... he lacked it all.

Li Shuidao's current offensive means was still to slash with a mortal sword.

Now that his foundation was solid, he could find ways to acquire some spells.

Among his Master's four ultimate skills were Ice Jade Palm and Taiyin Finger, but without his Master's Wife's help, it was almost impossible for Li Shuidao to learn them.

To obtain suitable offensive and defensive Dao methods, he might have to rely on the family.

Three days later...

Elder Li Tianliang of the Li Family escorted his clansman Li Shuilang back to the Golden-Faced Gentleman's cave dwelling.

The two first met Li Shuidao.

As soon as Li Shuilang saw his fellow clansman, his chatterbox exploded.

"Shuidao, women! Women! Have you touched a woman? Holy crap! After I got back, I did that every day. The first month nearly emptied me out, and Xiao Cui is already showing. ... I'm telling you, I've even thought of a name for our son..." Li Shuilang gestured excitedly.

Li Shuidao: "..."

A moment later, the three arrived at the guest reception hall.

In the hall.

Li Shuilang held a redwood box and performed a kowtow to the Golden-Faced Gentleman and Qin Yue'e.

"Just a small token, it's not much, please accept it, Master, Mistress." After speaking, Li Shuilang presented the gift box.

The Golden-Faced Gentleman took the gift box and gently opened it. Inside lay a pair of jade bracelets.

These jade bracelets exuded spiritual energy and seemed to be a magical artifact.

He examined them for a moment before smiling broadly, "Shuilang, I accept your kind intentions. I will take this gift."

The Golden-Faced Gentleman handed the ornaments to Qin Yue'e, and the two exchanged a smile.

Qin Yue'e took the gift, a smile appearing on her face, "Shuilang, you are such a sensible child. The gift is very beautiful, I like it very much."

Hearing his Mistress's praise, Li Shuilang quickly bowed, "Master, Mistress, this is just a meager item, a small token of my appreciation. Being able to cultivate under your protection is a long-held wish of mine finally coming true. In the future, I will definitely cultivate diligently and bring honor to you both."

The Golden-Faced Gentleman nodded with a smile, "Shuilang, as your Master, I absolutely cannot accept your gift for nothing. How about this, what is your companion?"

Asked about his companion by his Master, Li Shuilang subconsciously glanced at Li Tianliang beside him.

Li Tianliang gave him a reassuring look.

The Golden-Faced Gentleman, a formidable expert in the Spirit Refining Realm, would never covet such a small thing from you.

"Reporting to Master, my companion is a scorpion." Li Shuilang raised both hands, and a scorpion crawled out from his sleeve, coiling on his palm.

The Golden-Faced Gentleman took a light golden cloth bag from his waist. This item was a Gu Dou, specifically used to hold poisonous insects. Although it had some spatial abilities, it could not hold Yao Beasts that were too large.

If a cultivator wanted to use a large Yao Beast as a companion and carry it with them, their cultivation must reach the Nascent Soul Realm to do so.

The Golden-Faced Gentleman patted the Gu Dou, and a transparent little gecko appeared on his palm.

This was a salamander!

Li Shuidao, who was also standing in the hall, saw clearly.

This world did not classify salamanders separately; they were considered a type of gecko, one of the Five Poisons.

"I casually caught this little Demonic Insect in a cave. Take it to feed your scorpion," the Golden-Faced Gentleman said with a smile.

Li Shuilang's face lit up with joy, "Really? That's wonderful! Thank you, Master, thank you, Master."

"The Five Elements' earth gives birth to metal. This Spiritual Object will be a great supplement to your companion. When your Golden Scorpion advances to the middle grade, you will also possess Magical Power, and only then can you follow me to cultivate Dao methods."

"Thank you, Master, I will definitely cultivate diligently and not let you down!" Li Shuilang said excitedly.