Li Xian's Shock and Pity!

"Borrow what?" Li Xian asked.

Su Mo said, "Body Tempering Cultivation Technique!"

"You're not joking?"

"No!"

As soon as he said this, a sharp glint shot from Li Xian's eyes. He reached out his palm, raising his hand to grab at Su Mo in front of him. This claw strike was powerful and heavy, something only a Martial Artist could withstand.

Su Mo remained silent. He merely flicked his right hand out, easily blocking Li Xian's claw. The moment it was blocked, Li Xian's heart trembled violently. The way he looked at Su Mo was filled with disbelief.

"You've really become a Body Tempering Realm Martial Artist!"

At first, Li Xian hadn't paid much attention to Su Mo, thinking he was joking. But as he examined Su Mo closely, he realized something was off. Su Mo appeared too calm facing him, a peak Body Tempering Realm Martial Artist, seemingly unaffected by his aura. Thus, he had made a move to test him.

However, the result of the test left Li Xian greatly shocked.

It was that Su Mo had actually become a Martial Artist.

Although his cultivation was only at the peak of the early Body Tempering Realm, his aura was undeniable. Combined with Su Mo's request to borrow a Body Tempering Cultivation Technique, it made him wonder if Su Mo had broken through to the Body Tempering Realm without cultivating a Body Tempering technique.

As Su Mo nodded in confirmation, Li Xian was deeply shaken.

"When did you start cultivating? Were you over eighteen when you started?"

Li Xian continued to ask. If Su Mo had started cultivating before the age of eighteen and broken through to the Body Tempering Realm, it would mean Su Mo's bone structure wasn't severely solidified, and he would likely have a chance to break through to the Meridian Opening Realm in the future.

But if he was over eighteen when he started cultivating, even if he broke through to the Body Tempering Realm by some fortunate chance, his bone structure was likely solidified. His martial arts potential would be almost capped, and breaking through to the Meridian Opening Realm would be nearly impossible.

This was the importance of bone structure and early cultivation.

If one started cultivating after the age of eighteen, their lifelong martial arts achievement would be capped at the peak of the Body Tempering Realm, at best.

Seeing Su Mo nod, Li Xian couldn't help but sigh, a look of regret flashing in his eyes.

He then spoke, "Su Mo, Body Tempering Cultivation Techniques are very precious. If your bone structure is still acceptable and not yet solidified, and you started cultivating before eighteen, breaking through to the Body Tempering Realm on your own, I could completely recommend you to our Black Eagle Sect, and even teach you our sect's Body Tempering Cultivation Technique."

"But it's a pity that you don't meet either of these criteria. Your martial arts path won't go too far in the future, so I'm sorry, you are not a disciple of the Black Eagle Sect, and I cannot teach you their Body Tempering Realm Body Tempering Cultivation Technique."

Li Xian's voice, tinged with regret, rang out.

It wasn't that he didn't want to help Su Mo, but that he couldn't. The Black Eagle Sect's Body Tempering Cultivation Technique could not be taught to non-disciples. If discovered, not only would he be implicated, but Su Mo would also have his learned Body Tempering Cultivation Technique crippled by the Black Eagle Sect.

"It's alright, I was just asking."

Su Mo smiled. He had actually anticipated this outcome before coming, so he wasn't too disappointed.

"However, Su Mo, if you really need a Body Tempering Cultivation Technique, perhaps you can wait. It is said that an old Martial Artist at the Tendon Changing Realm in Anyuan County City, who suffered a severe injury in his early years, is now experiencing a decline in his vital energy. He wishes to return to Qingshan Town to live out his remaining years and wants to open a martial arts school there to benefit future generations."

"When that time comes, if you can be accepted as a disciple by the martial arts school opened by this old Martial Artist, you will naturally be able to obtain a Body Tempering Realm Body Tempering Cultivation Technique."

Seeing Su Mo's open-mindedness, Li Xian shared the news he had heard when passing through Qingshan Town on his way back from Anyuan County City.

This old Martial Artist at the Tendon Changing Realm had left Qingshan Town in his early years and made a great name for himself in Anyuan County City. However, due to a past severe injury that left him with a hidden ailment, his vital energy was now declining with age. Therefore, he wished to return to his hometown of Qingshan Town to benefit the younger generation.

He even planned to open a martial arts school to take in disciples.

When this news spread, it was said that many prominent families in Qingshan Town were greatly moved and eagerly wished for their children to become disciples of this old Martial Artist.

However, this old Martial Artist at the Tendon Changing Realm had not yet returned to Qingshan Town and was said to still take some time.

"Thank you!"

Su Mo cupped his fists. Although he didn't know if he would have the chance to be accepted into the martial arts school, at least there was a glimmer of hope.

"Take care!"

Li Xian nodded, then left Shuanglin Village and headed for Anyuan County City. The matter of Black Wind Stockade would not end easily. He needed to invite senior disciples from his sect to come out and flatten Black Wind Stockade.

"An old Martial Artist at the Tendon Changing Realm is returning to Qingshan Town to open a martial arts school?"

Su Mo firmly remembered this matter. When this old Martial Artist returned to Qingshan Town, he would definitely make a trip there to try his luck.

Otherwise, without the enhancement of a Body Tempering Cultivation Technique, it would be extremely difficult for him to break through to the middle stage of the Body Tempering Realm.

Even though his vital energy was as vigorous as a dragon's and his physical strength was terrifying, his bone structure was ultimately solidified. If he wanted to improve his cultivation, he had to obtain a Body Tempering Cultivation Technique.

Only then would it be possible to break through to the Meridian Opening Realm and increase his lifespan.

Although the Ancient Profound Pearl could enhance the innate characteristics of Beasts and Fierce Beasts and strengthen the physical body, it could not speed up the cultivation process. Therefore, only a cultivation technique could help him escape his current predicament.