After bidding Qin Xijun farewell, Song Yan returned to the Earth Character Twenty-One cave abode.
By then, Xiao Ju had already given both the cave abode and the little courtyard a general cleaning.
Song Yan took something he had prepared long ago from his Heaven and Earth Bag: a dark gray ancient scroll, neither metal nor silk, slightly cool to the touch.
Five characters were written on its cover in bold, vigorous ancient seal script.
"Essentials of Formation Diagrams."
"Xiao Ju." Song Yan handed her the ancient scroll. "This is an ancient text on the formation Dao that I happened to obtain. It isn't some profound, world-shaking inheritance, but its explanations of formation principles are quite incisive, with particular emphasis on foundational deductions and changes in spiritual nexuses."
Surprised, Xiao Ju reached out with both hands and took it steadily.
Song Yan's tone carried a hint of gentle affirmation. "These past days, I've noticed your keen feel for the circulation of spiritual power and the linking of Qi flows. You already had some exposure to talismans and formations when you sewed clothes and made robes before. There may be common ground between them."
"Since you have this aptitude, you might as well study the formation Dao. If you truly achieve something in the future, it will also be an immense help to your cultivation."
Song Yan was not merely flattering her. While guiding Xiao Ju's cultivation over these past days, he had found that her comprehension was quite good.
He was about to enter seclusion to establish his foundation. Having her explore a cultivation craft on her own outside her cultivation would be very beneficial.
She had also had some exposure to formations when sewing Daoist robes in the past.
Moreover, Song Yan had now made up his mind to