Since Master had put it that way, I stopped wasting words.
I nodded.
"Okay, Master. Go ahead, I'll listen carefully!"
Master gave a hum.
"The Thunder-Slashing Technique is an advanced Thunder Method of our lineage. Techniques are stirred by the heart and born from within.
First, kowtow to Grandmaster. Then I will pass down the General Outline and Mental Method sections to you.
This cultivation will not be as simple as drawing talismans and forming hand seals..."
Hearing Master speak so gravely, I did not dare slack off.
I immediately nodded and agreed.
Then, I followed Master to Grandmaster's memorial tablet, which already had a crack running through it.
Together, we lit the offering incense.
Master stood in front, while I stood behind him.
Then I heard Master say:
"Grandmaster above, your disciple Gathering Fortune and his disciple Du'e
walk the righteous path and slay demons and evil.
Now that he has achieved modest success in his studies, he may learn the profound arts of the Thunder Method and advance further.
May Grandmaster bless us!"
After saying that, Master bowed in worship.
I followed behind him and paid my respects as well.
"May Grandmaster bless us!"
After three bows, we planted the long incense.
The smoke rose clear and straight. There did not seem to be any problem.
"Alright, Grandmaster has received the transmission. Now, I'll recite and you memorize. It's rather long, so remember it well."
Hearing Master say it was rather long, I took out my phone, ready to record it.
But Master immediately stopped me.
"The Thunder Slash Technique has been passed down orally from generation to generation. Don't use such little tricks. Memorize it with your heart, and comprehend it through the inner state and intent of the method."
Since Master had said so, I could