Under the blue-robed cultivator's peculiar gaze, Chu Mo rubbed the Jade Slip as though merely curious, then casually tossed it back into his hand a moment later.
Immediately afterward, a slight stir of his mind silently unfolded a screen of light before his eyes. The corners of his mouth lifted slightly as he looked at the precious secret art priced at thirty thousand Dharma Coins.
["Radiant Mansion Derivation Art"] [Description: A secret art newly devised by True Person Youzhen, founded on the principle of "deriving the mansion through the spirit, illuminating the heart to perceive one's true nature," intended to enhance the potential of the Dao Mansion. The theoretical framework is passable, but many details are conjectural. Unknown risks may exist.]
Well, damn. Paying to be a test subject? No wonder he even offers after-sales service, with three complimentary opportunities to ask questions. Chu Mo was not particularly surprised. Perhaps he had seen too much of this within the sect and had grown used to it. It would have been stranger if there were no pitfalls.
Still, although this art has risks, it isn't entirely without merit, he considered.
Some of the foundational knowledge was universally applicable and would help his cultivation as well. All in all, the eight-hundred-Spell-Coin admission fee had been more than worth it.
Chu Mo looked up at the raised platform.
By now, True Person Youzhen had finished the "sales" portion and begun answering some disciples' questions about cultivation. The atmosphere once again resembled a Dharma lecture.
Of course, this True Person did not answer every question. His gaze lingered only on disciples who had paid.
If disciples who had not purchased the art asked questions, he simply ignored them.
About another hour passed before the lecture officially concluded. Under the reverent gazes of