Inside Lin Zheng Feng's Medical Clinic.
Feng Shu, clad in a vibrant yellow Daoist robe with a Daoist crown perched upon his head, held three incense sticks, standing before the ancestral master's spirit tablet.
Behind him, four disciples, arranged in order of their entry into the sect, stood flanking the hall.
They wore light white Daoist robes.
Each of them bore a serious expression, though a hint of curiosity and surprise flickered in their eyes.
Qin Luo, holding an incense stick, stood in the center of the hall.
Feng Shu, after paying respects to the ancestral master and the underworld, began performing a series of rituals before the ancestral master's tablet, employing the Seven Star Step.
The entire process was quite tedious.
By the time the ritual concluded, half an hour had passed.
Qin Luo then prostrated himself three times, knocking his head nine times before the ancestral master.
Though he was merely a nominal disciple, the form of the apprenticeship ceremony could not be altered.
In the future, if he summoned gods or ghost messengers, having the imprint of the orthodox lineage of the Maoshan sect would make things significantly smoother compared to those who lacked it.
This was the benefit of being a part of the orthodox Maoshan sect.
Furthermore, the greater one's talent and realm, the more likely they were to receive a boost from the ancestral master.
Cultivation would be twice as effective.
"The ceremony is over!"
"Offer the incense!"
Feng Shu, with his square-shaped face, looked at Qin Luo with a serious expression.
Qin Luo, with a devout expression, inserted the incense sticks into the incense burner.
This marked the completion of Qin Luo's ceremony of entering the orthodox Maoshan sect.
From this day forward, Qin Luo was considered a nominal disciple of Feng Shu, and they would address each other as brothers.
"Junior brother, the future of the Maoshan sect's prosperity rests on your shoulders."
"This is some of the cultivation techniques, methods, and insights left by our master."
"I don't have much to give you, so I'll give you this jade pendant. I hope you cultivate diligently and protect the world from evil."
Feng Shu handed Qin Luo an ancient-looking box and a green jade pendant.
This was a top-grade magic weapon, infused with spiritual energy, capable of warding off evil spirits.
"Thank you, Senior brother!"
Qin Luo smiled and readily accepted all the gifts.
From this day forward, he was also an orthodox cultivator of the Maoshan sect.
Although he didn't know how high he could cultivate, he had found his organization, and there were countless ancestral masters of the Maoshan sect guiding him from beyond.
If he cultivated diligently, even if he couldn't become an immortal, being a free-spirited Daoist wouldn't be bad either.
Living for three or five hundred years wouldn't be a problem, right?
"You four, haven't you seen your junior uncle yet!"
Feng Shu furrowed his brows and looked sternly at the four disciples of the Shi family.
The four disciples were filled with envy.
They had initially thought that Feng Shu would take Qin Luo as a disciple, making him their junior brother.
But who would have thought that in less than three days, Qin Luo had become their junior uncle. It was truly fate's will.
"Greetings, Junior Uncle!"
"Junior Uncle..."
"..."
The four disciples bowed to Qin Luo, paying their respects as elders.
Qin Luo smiled, "Although you call me Junior Uncle, it's a matter of karma. I may not have as many treasures as Senior Brother, but in the future, if you encounter any trouble in West Kowloon, just mention my name, Qin Luo, and no one will dare to touch you."
"Also, don't do anything illegal and use my name to do evil. Otherwise, don't blame me for not showing any brotherly affection."
Qin Luo was both polite and firm, starting with gentleness and then showing his strength.
The members of the Shi family immediately nodded. They dared not be presumptuous, especially since Feng Shu was known for his strict discipline.
Feng Shu himself would have already taken care of them if they had done anything wrong, even without Qin Luo's intervention.
"Alright, Junior brother, come with me. We still have some unfinished business."
Feng Shu immediately dismissed the disciples and took Qin Luo to an inner room.
The layout of the room gave a sense of peace of mind.
On an ancient desk, there were various yellow talismans with drawn symbols, and several peach wood swords hung on the walls. These must be Feng Shu's tools of the trade.
Feng Shu moved with a quick step, leaping up and taking a black box from the ceiling.
The material of the box was extraordinary.
Qin Luo, through his "Break Illusions" eyes, saw wisps of spiritual energy emanating from the box.
It was a treasure!
As expected of the orthodox Maoshan sect, Feng Shu had inherited quite a few treasures.
Under Qin Luo's curious gaze, Feng Shu opened the box, revealing a flash of lightning.
"Thunder technique, it's the king of Daoist inner cultivation methods, a supreme and miraculous secret technique. It has been passed down orally from ancient times to the present day, without any written records. It is incredibly powerful!"
"However, our Maoshan sect, in order to ensure the continued inheritance of the Thunder technique, leaves a thunder formula with each generation of inner disciples. The thunder formula is introduced into the body of the successor, and if they are deemed worthy, it will transform into a power of thunder and remain in their body. In times of danger or life and death, this thunder can be activated, with a power comparable to a full-strength attack of a cultivator who has refined their essence and transformed it into Qi!"
"As the saying goes, once you understand one principle, all principles become clear. Once you master one technique, all techniques become intuitive."
"The Thunder technique inheritance has ten commandments: It cannot be taught to those who are disloyal, unfilial, unrighteous, or unjust. It cannot be taught to those who don't respect their teachers or cherish their Dao. It cannot be taught to those who have bamboo-like noses. You cannot eat beef, dog meat, turtle meat, or snake meat. You cannot have intercourse during your period of learning the technique..."
"Thunder technique, the supreme divine art of Daoism, popular throughout the land, commanding awe both within and outside!"
"..."
"After you have mastered this technique, remember to use it with caution. Otherwise, the divine will not protect you, and you will face dire consequences."
"..."
Feng Shu mentioned a bunch of taboos and explained the power of the Thunder technique.
Qin Luo listened intently.
He knew that the Thunder technique was the king of all techniques, and all the major sects, including Maoshan and Longhu Mountain, were very strict about its inheritance.
Only inner disciples who had undergone rigorous examinations were allowed to inherit the Thunder technique.
Feng Shu was now passing on the technique on behalf of his master, not only because of Qin Luo's talent but also because he valued his character.
Although he was a bit arrogant and overbearing, he was righteous and hated evil. He was the perfect candidate for the Thunder technique.
"Junior brother will remember this."
Qin Luo became serious as well. Receiving a technique was a serious matter, especially the Thunder technique, the king of all techniques.
Feng Shu nodded slightly and took a thunder formula from the black box. Countless thunder patterns swam within it, exuding boundless power and intimidation.
"Calm your dantian and listen to my teachings."
"Cultivate within yourself, be divine without being divine!"
"Form the Thunder Seal with your hands, clasp them to your chest!"
"Recite after me: With reverence, we call upon the Three Pure Ones, the Supreme Lord Laozi, the Thunder God Emperor, and the Nine Heavens Xuan Nu... Purple light spiritual energy, protective auspicious clouds... This disciple respectfully bows and prostrates, asking for blessings and manifestation...!"
Feng Shu continuously taught Qin Luo the formula.
Qin Luo followed Feng Shu and recited each line.
Suddenly, the thunder formula transformed into a bolt of lightning and entered Qin Luo's mind.
Then, it rushed straight to his dantian and swept through his entire body.
Feng Shu continued to chant the incantations.
"Visualize the power of thunder in your heart and silently recite: Ancestral Three Pure Ones, Lord Laozi, above, your disciple Qin Luo, believes in Daoism... Practices the Five Thunders Technique, this disciple is determined to cultivate, resolute in diligent practice, to do good and eliminate evil. Please, Daoist ancestors, past masters, bestow your cultivation and teach your techniques."
Qin Luo's consciousness was fully immersed, visualizing the sudden surge of thunder.
Soon, he felt something in his heart.
It seemed like there was a Daoist within the thunder, ready to teach him, very eager.
Qin Luo immediately understood and repeated the incantations that Feng Shu had just chanted.
Then, the final sentence, "Past masters, bestow your cultivation and teach your techniques," fell.
Boom!
Suddenly, the thunder within him exploded, transforming into an old Daoist with a benevolent face.
The old Daoist smiled faintly, his entire body enveloped in thunder, radiating authority and righteousness.
"My name is Xiao Ying Sou... This Thunder technique is called the Inner Dan Thirty-Six Heavenly Thunders Total Seal. It focuses on cultivating the inner dantian and using it for external techniques!"
"There are thirty-six levels, each level has a thunder!"
"Jade Pivot Thunder, Jade Palace Thunder, Upper Clarity Great Cavity Thunder..."
"..."
"Hear my thunder formula: Heavenly Cavity, Heavenly Truth, Complete Fire, Complete Truth. Heavenly Raven, Heavenly镇, Mighty Ding Xin. Ice Wheel, Ice鉥, Flowing Light, Fire Wheel."
"..."
The old Daoist continued to teach.
Lei Luo was completely immersed in a state of inner perception.
Various thunder formulas were imprinted in his mind.
The Upper Clarity Inner Dan Thunder Technique focuses on merging Shen (spirit), Qi (energy), and Jing (essence) into one, returning to the origin, restoring the root, and gathering all spirits to transform into a baby.
Uniting with the Dao to achieve true "treasure"!
...
Qin Luo continued to gain enlightenment, his Dao heart becoming clearer.
"Do it a hundred million times!"
With a cheat, why bother comprehending anything? Just activate the skill.
【Ding! Detection of host activating "Do it a Hundred Million Times" skill. You have instantly completed a hundred million times of comprehending the Inner Dan Thunder Technique, removing the false and retaining the true, returning to the origin and restoring the root. Your understanding of the Inner Dan Thunder Technique +9999, your enlightenment of the Inner Dan Thunder Technique +9999, your cultivation of the Inner Dan Thunder Technique has reached the peak. Your realm has broken through to the late stage of Marrow Washing Valley Avoidance!】