Eternal Life Starts from Tai Chi-Chapter 121: Wanting to Be Like the Elder

"Of course you can. However, according to the rules, this manual for the *Taiyin Heavenly God Skill* is only a partial copy, so you can only exchange it for half of the *Flood Dragon Demon Breath Method*—the part for the Inner Refining of the Six Viscera."

"If you want to exchange for the rest of the Cultivation Technique, you’ll need to use Contribution Points. Do you still wish to make the exchange?"

Gu An readily agreed, as this was the choice most Cyan Yuan Sect disciples made.

Anyone who wanted to become an Inner Master would, without exception, make the Cyan Yuan Sect’s strongest Inner Refining Method their first choice.

Only those who failed to break through to the Inner Refining of the Lungs and Spleens using the *Flood Dragon Demon Breath Method* would resort to other Cultivation Techniques and methods to break through.

But even then, they would only do so after first failing with the *Flood Dragon Demon Breath Method*.

The fact that all the Hall Masters in the Cyan Yuan Sect cultivated the *Flood Dragon Demon Breath Method* was telling. In contrast, some of the Elders who held no real power had cultivated other Inner Refining Methods.

There was also a clear difference in Combat Power between the two groups.

"I still wish to make the exchange," Yang Chan said with a nod, before continuing his inquiry. "Will the credit I’ve earned this time be enough to redeem the rest of the Cultivation Technique?"

He had earned a decent number of Contribution Points for his work as a Pharmacist down the mountain. Poisoning Shen Yuan, however, should be worth far more, since he was an Inner Master and worth a lot of Contribution Points.

’Besides, Gu An mentioned how important the *Taiyin Heavenly God Skill* is to the Cyan Yuan Sect, so that should add another chunk of Contribution Points. All together, it should be quite a lot.’

’Truthfully, I could just quit while I’m ahead. But with a chance to get the complete *Flood Dragon Demon Breath Method*, I don’t want to miss out. As for Cultivation Resources, since I can refine the Lantian Jade Refining Pill, I won’t be lacking for now.’

’Once my Pharmacist profession advances further, I’ll have even more Cultivation Resources. In contrast, opportunities to obtain an Inner Refining Method this legitimately won’t come around so often.’

’Hall Master Gu An said I could use Contribution Points, but he didn’t mention the hidden requirement: you have to become a Direct Disciple first. That means reaching the External Refining Iron Bone Realm before you can make the exchange. Otherwise, I’d have to find another Inner Refining Method to trade in just to bypass this invisible threshold. To do that, I’d have to go down the mountain again, participate in another battle of this level, and somehow kill another Inner Master. That’s not a path I want to take.’

’Therefore, using this opportunity’s rewards to directly exchange for the complete Inner Refining Method is the optimal choice for me.’

’While the Inner Refining process is slow, I can allocate points. My daily gain of Potential Points is also increasing, so my Inner Refining won’t be as slow as it is for others.’

’Perhaps it won’t be long before my Cultivation surpasses even Hall Master Gu An.’ 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

Of course, Yang Chan had this thought but didn’t say it out loud.

It was better to be prudent.

"The credit you’ve earned is indeed enough. But if you spend it all, you’ll have almost no Contribution Points left. Are you sure you don’t want to reconsider? After all, until your Cultivation reaches the External Refining Iron Bone Realm, there’s not much difference between these Inner Refining Methods for you."

Gu An frowned slightly, advising him again because he felt it was unnecessary.

It wasn’t easy for Yang Chan to earn so many Contribution Points, and it would be a huge waste to use them all at once. Those points were enough for him to exchange for a great deal of Cultivation Resources and Alchemy Resources.

’Using them all now seems pointless.’

"My thought is this: either I don’t make the exchange, or I exchange for the complete version. That way, I can truly understand the difference between them and see the path forward more clearly."

"I not only wish to achieve greatness as a Pharmacist, but I also hope to make progress in Martial Arts. You are my goal, Hall Master. I want to become a person just like you."

Yang Chan naturally noticed the change in Gu An’s demeanor. His decision remained unchanged, but he softened his tone for his next words, adding a bit of flattery to make his motives seem more reasonable.

’I’ve chosen Gu An as my patron; I can’t afford to displease him.’

’After all, under normal circumstances, Gu An’s advice was excellent. Rejecting it repeatedly would cause him to lose face.’

So, Yang Chan deliberately added that he wanted to become someone like Gu An to express his reverence. It also showed that he wasn’t intentionally rejecting the man’s kindness, but was doing so only because of his lofty ambitions.

After Yang Chan finished speaking, he saw Gu An’s expression soften. His words had clearly had the intended effect, and Yang Chan let out a sigh of relief.

’With Gu An’s protection, I can stay in the Cyan Yuan Sect for a long time, lying low until I become invincible. This is also very important to me.’

"As long as you have a plan, that’s fine. To receive the Inner Refining Method, you need to return to the Cyan Yuan Sect and go to the Instructor Hall. An Elder there will impart it to you. That’s the sect’s rule."

"I will write a letter for you explaining the situation. When you get to the Instructor Hall, you’ll be able to receive the *Flood Dragon Demon Breath Method* and the Flood Dragon Demon Visualization Image. However, your Contribution Points will be deducted at that time, and you won’t have many left."

"This is your choice, so you must bear the consequences."

Gu An’s attitude had improved considerably. As he spoke, he took out a brush and paper and began to write. The locations of the three "big rats" in Tan City were almost confirmed, meaning the matter there would soon be resolved. Writing the letter for Yang Chan now would save him some trouble later. This was his way of helping the young man.

’Young people always have all sorts of ideas, some of them rather bizarre. But that’s what it means to be young.’

’One has to experience many things in youth to mature quickly.’ For this reason, Gu An didn’t press the matter further.

’Young people should pay a price for their choices.’

’If Yang Chan later feels that exchanging for the Cultivation Method was a mistake, that too is just the price of growth. There’s nothing wrong with that.’

’As the Medicine Hall Master, he would offer some guidance, but he would never force someone to make a choice. Forcing the issue wouldn’t be perceived as kindness by these young people; on the contrary, it would only stir up resentment.’

’That was entirely unnecessary.’

"Thank you for your help, Elder. I will not fail to live up to your expectations."

Yang Chan was well aware of Gu An’s goodwill, and this outcome was exactly what he had been aiming for. It would save him a lot of trouble and time.

’This situation is like getting an internal recommendation from a superior. It’s a fast track that lets me bypass the waiting and the usual questioning, all because I have a high-level guarantee.’

’Within the Cyan Yuan Sect, Gu An wasn’t just the Medicine Hall Master; he was also a Sect Elder. This means that from now on, I will be considered one of Hall Master Gu An’s people, which naturally comes with its own benefits.’

’At least, there are far more benefits than before.’

He had finally achieved his goal and no longer had to worry about obtaining an Inner Refining Method. This was his greatest gain from his trip down the mountain, and Yang Chan was very satisfied with it.