Yuding looked over at the sound. Seeing Li Changshou's Paper Daoist, he revealed a somewhat stiff smile and stepped forward to return the Daoist salute.
This True Lord was also an "honest man." His very first sentence stated his purpose, without any polite pleasantries.
"Junior Brother Chang Geng, do you have any Wu Tribe combat methods that my disciple may cultivate?"
Li Changshou turned sideways in invitation and smiled. "Senior Brother, let us speak in the Inner Hall.
"Lingzhu Zi previously cultivated among the Wu Tribe and obtained quite a few Wu Tribe combat methods. I happen to have several copies here. If they prove insufficient, I'll have the Paper Daoist in the Netherworld seek more from the Wu Tribe.
"Does Martial Nephew Yang Jian not cultivate Dao Sect arts?"
True Lord Yuding's smile was somewhat... somewhere between embarrassment and shyness, making it difficult even for Li Changshou to grasp precisely.
The True Lord said gently, "The Eight-Nine Profound Technique focuses on tempering the body. Though it also produces dharma power, that power is somewhat mixed and impure.
"My intention is for Yang Jian to cultivate both Primordial Spirit and body. Today, I have already selected Daoist classics that will not conflict with the Eight-Nine Profound Technique, though the Eight-Nine Profound Technique must remain the main focus.
"But in matters of combat, Wu Tribe combat methods are naturally a better match for the Eight-Nine Profound Technique."
"So that's how it is." Li Changshou invited True Lord Yuding to sit. He did not take the seat of honor himself, instead sitting in a round-backed chair beside True Lord Yuding.
Li Changshou said, "Senior Brother, please wait here a moment while I search for them."
"Good."
True Lord Yuding agreed. He seemed to hesitate before finally asking, "Is there anything I can