Venerable White Chimed In

"This was the idea when Fellow Daoist Yuyue of the Great Luo Sect, Seven Cultivations, and I established the 'Nine Provinces Number One Group.' It's actually a way to encourage and mentor the younger members. Normally, fellow Daoists in our group can post some low-difficulty tasks or collect certain materials in the 'Nine Provinces Number One Group,' and the younger members can complete these tasks. After completing the tasks, we, as the seniors, will give a small red envelope as a token of our appreciation. That's roughly how it works," True Lord Yellow Mountain explained simply.

"Oh." Venerable White nodded and said, "In that case, I'll keep the reward for welcoming me out of seclusion myself. I'll give a red envelope to my young friend Shuhang!"

Northern River's Loose Cultivator quickly said, "No, no. If Senior White wants one, he can give another one to young friend Song Shuhang. As for our red envelopes, we arranged them with young friend Song Shuhang a long time ago. Consider them a gift from us seniors to young friend Song Shuhang."

Speaking of which... it was he and a few fellow Daoists who teamed up to 'trick' the naive young friend Song Shuhang into completing the task of receiving Senior White.

In the process of "tricking" Shuhang, the fellow cultivators in the group and he made all sorts of promises to Shuhang. If, in the end, they didn't give Song Shuhang a red envelope (a monetary gift), wouldn't they be laughed at by the younger generation?

The Venerable White nodded. "Then it shall be as you wish."

So, the seniors in the 'Nine Provinces Number One Group' started discussing what kind of red envelope to give Song Shuhang.

Northern River's Loose Cultivator asked, "By the way, what does young friend Song Shuhang need at this stage?"

"For us cultivators, the most important thing is undoubtedly the cultivation technique! Young friend Song has just advanced to the Second-Stage True Master, so he definitely needs a true qi cultivation technique to continue his cultivation. I remember he only has the <Vajra Foundation Fist> for body refinement, which he obtained from Fellow Daoist Medicine Master," said Mad Saber Three Waves.

True Lord Yellow Mountain nodded silently. "Then let's discuss it and find a suitable cultivation method for young friend Shuhang. It would be best if it could be paired with the 'Vajra Foundation Fist,' with the Buddhist Sect cultivation methods given priority!"

At this moment, Venerable White interjected, "As for cultivation techniques, we don't need them. A few days ago, I encountered an interesting sect, the remnants of the 'Thirty-Three Beast God Sect.' They possess a copy of the <Thirty-Three Beasts Innate Unity Qi Technique>, although it's somewhat incomplete. However, I'm planning to obtain this technique to study it, and then I can teach it to my young friend Shuhang."

Northern River's Loose Cultivator's eyes lit up, and he asked, "The <Thirty-Three Beasts Innate Unity Qi Technique>? I remember it's a legendary technique that can form a 'Pseudo-Innate True Qi' within the body? If it's that technique, it's truly the most suitable for young friend Song Shuhang! Young friend Shuhang has missed the golden age of cultivation."

The Venerable White nodded with a smile.

"Then, we don't need any cultivation techniques." True Lord Yellow Mountain nodded—what a pity, he clearly felt that young friend Song Shuhang was very suitable for the Buddhist Sect cultivation techniques. "Then, is there any other suitable gift for young friend?"

True Lord White Crane spoke up, "Aside from cultivation techniques, the second most important thing should be movement techniques, right? For cultivators, speed is life. Sometimes, being able to escape quickly is very important!"

The White Crane makes a good point; sometimes, no matter how strong your defense or attack, it's not as useful as being fast.

Northern River's Loose Cultivator agreed, "If that's the case, it seems that young friend Song Shuhang hasn't learned any 'movement techniques' yet. Should we prepare a set of movement techniques for him?"

Upon hearing this, Venerable White leaned closer and interjected, "As for movement techniques, we don't need them. Some time ago, I taught Shuhang a Confucian Sect technique called 'The Gentleman Travels Ten Thousand Miles.' This technique is very interesting. Reading ten thousand books is not as good as traveling ten thousand miles. The longer it is used, the better the effect. It's enough for him to use until he reaches the Third-Grade Realm."

True Lord Yellow Mountain: "..."

Northern River's Loose Cultivator: "..."

True Lord White Crane: "..."

Fellow Daoists: "..."

"Ahem, since you already have the cultivation techniques and movement methods, why not give young friend Song Shuhang a set of sword techniques? I see he only has one move, 'Flame Blade,' which is lacking in attack power," the Dharma King Creation suggested. Just now on the Immortal Severing Platform, everyone had seen that Song Shuhang only used the Flame Blade move.

Northern River's Loose Cultivator nodded and said, "Yes, this is indeed good. Although I feel that young friend Song Shuhang's Flame Blade has some peculiarities, it's feasible to enrich his attack methods!"

Upon hearing this, Venerable White leaned in again and interjected, "No need for talk of swordsmanship. Not long ago, a rogue Li Tiansu flew over and landed next to my friend Shuhang and me, thus creating some Cause and Effect connection between us. This Cause and Effect connection has also become linked to the Chu Household. If nothing unexpected happens, once Shuhang's karmic Cause and Effect with that rogue cultivator is resolved, he will learn a decent swordsmanship."

Hearing this, the young woman, Chu Chu, blinked. "Cause and Effect with the Chu Household? Although I don't know who this 'rogue Li Tiansu's is, it seems this is why Mr. Song Shuhang chose to help the Chu Household?"

The Dharma King Creation: "..."

Northern River's Loose Cultivator: "..."

True Lord Yellow Mountain: "..."

Fellow Daoists: "..."

"Then, how about arranging Secret Realm cultivation opportunity for young friend Song Shuhang?" the Snow Wolf Cave Master said. "Song Shuhang has just advanced to the Second-Grade Realm, so it's a good time to choose some cultivation Secret Realm for him. With the help of the spiritual energy of the Secret Realm, he can consolidate his Second-Grade cultivation and make his physical body even stronger through the nourishment of the Secret Realm spiritual energy."

The Snow Wolf Cave Master has a particular fondness for cultivation-type Secret Realm —because it was once a Xiaoxue who, by chance, entered an unclaimed cultivation-type Secret Realm, thus opening the door to its cultivation journey.

True Lord Ancient Lake Abbey nodded and said, "This reward is good. I recommend that young friend Song Shuhang have the opportunity to go to a 'Spirit Vein -type Cultivation Secret Realm' so that he can be baptized by the Spirit Vein in the Secret Realm! This will lay a solid foundation for his future cultivation."

Spirit Vein -type Secret Realm refers to a cultivation Secret Realm containing a massive Spirit Vein. If a cultivator enters Spirit Vein for the first time after reaching the Second-Grade and receives a baptism, they will receive numerous and indescribable benefits.

The words of the True Lord Ancient Lake Abbey had barely faded.

Venerable White leaned in again and interjected, "As for Spirit Vein- type Secret Realm, there's no need for that. A few days ago, Shuhang just came out of the 'Mysterious Island,' and he brought out Sixteen high-quality 'Dragonbone Withered Vine's', which he gave to Su Clan’s Seven. Then, A-Qi promised to take Shuhang to the [First Layer of the Heavenly River Secret Realm] for a period of time to cultivate."

The Heavenly River Su Clan's 'Heavenly River Secret Realm' is the Su Clan's signature, a top-grade existence among Spirit Vein Secret Realm, with effects dozens of times better than ordinary 'Spirit Vein Secret Realm'.

Snow Wolf Cave Master: "..."

True Lord Ancient Lake Abbey: "..."

True Lord Yellow Mountain: "..."

Fellow Daoists: "..."

At this moment, all the fellow cultivators in the Nine Provinces Number One Group felt like 10,000 horses were galloping through their hearts!

I initially thought that Song Shuhang's advancement to the Second-Grade Realm in less than two months was already an incredible feat. But now it seems that advancing to the Second-Grade in two months is just the tip of the iceberg of Song Shuhang's enormous cheat code?

Having just advanced to the Second-Grade, he already possessed cultivation techniques, had no worries about movement skills, was about to master swordsmanship, and was already waiting for the opportunity to cultivate in the Secret Realm.

And speaking of Su Clan’s Seven, everyone immediately thinks of one thing: A-Qi had promised to take Song Shuhang to the 'Immortal Chef Banquet,' which would be a great benefit.

So here's the question!

What is Song Shuhang lacking now?

It seems like he lacks nothing. What are we seniors who were planning to give him red envelopes supposed to do? Are we only supposed to give him money (Spirit Stone)? That's so vulgar!

True Lord Dustfall suggested, "Then let's settle for something less. How about Talisman Treasure or minor magical artifacts? If used well, Talisman Treasure and minor magical artifacts are practically a cultivator's second life."

True Lord Dustfall finished speaking, everyone immediately turned to look at Venerable White.

It's all reflected in the cost!

Don't tell them that young friend Song Shuhang already has Talisman Treasure and minor magical artifacts!

Venerable White pondered for a moment, then interjected, "As for Talisman Treasures, I'm not so sure. However... it seems Shuhang has something like a 'Blood God Diamond' that he wants to trade with Seven Lives Talisman Qishengfu? If it's Seven Lives Talisman Qishengfu, the most valuable thing he could offer seems to be Talisman Treasure, right? Besides the Blood God Diamond, Seven Lives Talisman Qishengfu also mentioned giving Shuhang a red envelope regarding the 'native people's teaching' matter."

"Then, regarding minor magical artifacts, Shuhang has a small 'talisman' that can accelerate his speed, a fairly effective Ancient Copper Ring, and his sword is quite good, a treasure-grade weapon. Oh, and not long ago, he brought over a branch leader of the Limitless Demon Sect and handed him over to Fellow Daoist A-Qi. A-Qi looted quite a few minor magical artifacts from that branch leader and gave them all to Shuhang. I glanced at them; there was a small flying sword, a small flying magical artifact, and some miscellaneous Spirit Stone..."

True Lord Yellow Mountain: "I've actually forgotten about Seven Lives Talisman Fu."

Mad Saber Three Waves: "These spoils, I remember they were what Fellow A-Qi reaped when he pacified the Moon Saber Sect, right? Tsk tsk."

Fellow Daoists: "..."

In other words, young friend Song Shuhang doesn't lack things like Talisman Treasure, minor magical artifacts, flying swords, and throwing knives?

So what exactly is he lacking?

Why do I feel like I don't know where to start?

I have a feeling that once Young Friend Song steps into the Second-Grade Realm, it won't be long before he upgrades from a slingshot to a cannon.

"In that case, after thinking it over, it seems that only pills are the answer. Pills are something that everyone can use! Especially for young friend Shuhang who is advancing to the Second-Grade, he will need a lot of pills to restore his true energy and enhance his cultivation!" said the Snow Wolf Cave Master.

After he finished speaking, everyone subconsciously turned to look at Venerable White again.

Don't tell them that Venerable White has even prepared the pills Song Shuhang needs for his Second-Grade cultivation!