As his words fell, Liu Yunche poured a cup of hot tea from the stone table beside them and respectfully offered it to Qinglü, High Cultivator, with both hands.
Qinglü, High Cultivator, accepted the tea, took an unhurried sip, then set it on the stone table.
After that, a trace of warmth entered her eyes as she looked at Liu Yunche.
She smiled softly. "Today, I have found a fine disciple. It pleases me greatly."
After a brief pause, Qinglü, High Cultivator, turned to Liu Wangzhou. "As it happens, I obtained an antidote pill a few days ago. It can cure your poison."
With a thought, a white jade porcelain bottle appeared out of thin air and landed in Liu Wangzhou's hand.
"Thank you for the medicine, High Cultivator." Liu Wangzhou cupped his hands in thanks.
Qinglü, High Cultivator, nodded slightly and turned to Liu Yunche. "Disciple, I came in a hurry this time and brought few treasures with me."
Liu Yunche hurried to reply, "Being able to take you as my master is already an immense blessing."
"Enough." Qinglü, High Cultivator, cut him off. "Your cultivation is still rather low. I shall grant you three life-saving talismans."
As she spoke, she formed seals with both hands, her fingers blurring into afterimages.
The next moment, three azure phantoms flew from her body and rushed straight into Liu Yunche's.
Liu Yunche felt carefully for them but noticed no change.
"There. When you face mortal danger, the talismans will activate on their own. They can keep you safe against anyone below the level of a Spirit Cultivator."
"Thank you, Master."
Liu Yunche bowed again.
"Besides that, I have already settled on a path for you to reach Golden Muscle. All you need to do is cultivate to Silver Muscle as quickly as