"Martial uncle, there's one more thing."
Lu Mian hurriedly called him back.
"What is it?" Songfengzi asked.
"I've nearly mastered the Heavenly Fire Scripture."
"I'd like to return to the ancestral court to obtain a Foundation Establishment method."
Lu Mian's expression turned serious.
Within the Sunflame Ancestral Court, Foundation Establishment methods were secret teachings. Even the Book Repository had none; disciples had to apply for them in person.
"What?"
"You're almost ready for Foundation Establishment?"
Songfengzi's eyes widened.
"I wouldn't dare lie to you, martial uncle."
With that, Lu Mian stopped concealing his mystic qi.
In an instant, the entire room grew scorching hot, waves of heat rolling through it.
This time, Songfengzi finally confirmed that Lu Mian had not lied.
"You've reached the peak of Meridian Opening in just six months!"
"At that speed, you might even rank among the top fifty in the Sunflame Sect's history."
Songfengzi marveled.
The Sunflame Sect was an ancient sect with a long heritage, and it had never lacked geniuses.
His comparison was already extraordinarily high praise.
"It's probably because the Heavenly Fire Scripture is so compatible with my baleful bone."
Lu Mian smiled.
"How enviable."
"Go back, then."
Songfengzi nodded.
"Martial uncle, do you know any elders in the Teaching Palace?"
"With the sect embroiled in infighting, I don't want to get dragged into it. But once my talent comes to light, I might not have a choice."
Lu Mian spoke solemnly.
He had originally intended to wait a little longer before returning to the Sunflame Ancestral Court for a Foundation Establishment cultivation method.
But after infiltrating Cloudsun City the previous night, he had become much more impatient.
Only through Martial Uncle Songfengzi's connections can I obtain a Foundation Establishment method without drawing attention now.
"Hmm... that is indeed a problem."
"You've