Qiao Mu walked into the entrance of the Taoist temple, stepping on the fallen leaves in the courtyard, and passing by a small artificial mountain at the entrance. Sure enough, on the top of the towering Immortal Statue that had fallen over, he once again saw the Earth Sword Immortal. The Earth Sword Immortal looked almost the same as yesterday, still sitting on top of the stone carving of a god, but the statue in front of him was no longer “Ah Zhen” from yesterday, but now had a different face, resembling a female cultivator in a Taoist robe. Qiao Mu thought to himself, “This is a bit strange. This statue wasn’t here yesterday, it’s not one of the dozen statues in the main hall… Could it be that he’s thinking of a female cultivator from the Immortal Gate?” The Earth Sword Immortal didn’t even look at Qiao Mu as he entered, he just continued to carve the stone statue, seemingly unconcerned about Qiao Mu’s arrival. It wasn’t until Qiao Mu cleared his throat and started mocking: “Earth Sword Immortal, you’re already quite old, can you still wield a spear on the battlefield?” “Is it because you’re too weak now, that you spend your days carving female statues here in the temple, feeling helpless?” The Earth Sword Immortal abruptly stopped carving, and with a slight force from his flat blade, it sank deep into the head of the stone statue, causing a small piece of debris to fall off. “Old ghost, who do you think you’re talking about?” He frowned and turned his head, looking down at Qiao Mu with a displeased expression. “You, a 109-year-old old ghost, have the nerve to say I’m getting old?” “Actually, I’m not interested in martial arts. It’s mainly because this skill harmonizes with the principles of a true gentleman, and I am clearly a righteous person. There is no reason for me not to practice it.” Earth Sword Immortal’s desire intensified. Qiao Mu smiled and said. Since you are a gentleman, you wouldn’t just take my manual for nothing, right? Earth Sword Immortal was startled. Then he got off the Immortal Statue and gently patted the dust off his pants and knees. He slowly bent his knee towards Qiao Mu. “Why go to such lengths?” Qiao Mu hurriedly approached to Visit NovelHub for more amazing novels and chapters. “It’s not about that.” Earth Sword Immortal said emotionally: “Meeting Brother Qiao today can be described as a missed opportunity.” “I know there is a skill called Iron Crotch Skill in this world. Like clearing away the clouds to see the blue sky, I now know that my path is not lonely!” My path is not lonely? So, it turns out he mistook me for a fellow disciple of Venereal Disease Sword Immortal because of this Iron Crotch Skill….Qiao Mu took a while to catch up with the thinking of Venereal Disease Sword Immortal. At that moment, Earth Sword Immortal looked up at the sky, gazing at the vast desert outside the city filled with rolling yellow sand. The city was shielded by a magical formation, only able to see the desert but unable to see Anxi Pass beyond the desert, nor the other areas of Jiu Province outside. “In these years, Jiu Province must have been lonely without me, Earth Sword Immortal,” he murmured. Earth Sword Immortal straightened up, feeling restless. Is it Jiu Province that is lonely or is it you?” Qiao Mu whispered to himself. “After all, this city doesn’t even have a brothel… Excitedly, Earth Sword Immortal declared. I, Earth Sword Immortal, am invincible with my sword skills, while Brother Qiao is invincible with his unique Iron Crotch Skill. From today onwards, Brother Qiao is my sworn brother, as we share the same father but different mothers! Even sworn brothers have to settle their debts,” Qiao Mu thought to himself. “This guy lacks any real martial arts dignity. I bet he just wants to exploit Brother Qiao and learn his Iron Crotch Skill for free. “I’ll come straight to the point. I want to trade my Iron Crotch Skill for your Wudang School’s ultimate Pure Yang Wuji Skill’s Spiritual Refining Chapter.” Earth Sword Immortal was taken aback. “Oh, I see. But learning martial arts from the Wudang school is just a small matter. Why bother asking the big brother to come in person?” Earth Sword Immortal laughed. “Actually, the big brother has already practiced the Martial Saint Spiritual Technique, and has been stuck at the spiritual refining stage for many years, right?” “The Martial Saint Spiritual Technique is actually a secret method of spiritual refining. Although it’s not the true Spiritual Refining Technique, it can still train the mind…” “Even though you haven’t reached the spiritual refining stage, your foundation is actually deeper than an ordinary 3rd rank disciple.” “Even without the Spiritual Refining Chapter technique, it seems like you’re just one step away from breaking through to the 3rd rank of the Spiritual Refining Period.” Earth Sword Immortal changed his previous cold and proud attitude and appeared quite friendly, taking the initiative to give guidance. In reality, Qiao Mu has only been stuck at the spiritual refining stage for a few months, but it’s equivalent to several decades for ordinary people, almost half a lifetime. With such accumulation, it is naturally profound. The two of them had a lively conversation in the courtyard and made a simple agreement. From today onwards, Qiao Mu teaches Earth Sword Immortal the “Iron Crotch Skill,” and Earth Sword Immortal teaches Qiao Mu the “Pure Yang Wuji Skill” in the Spiritual Refining Chapter. “Earth Sword Immortal, speaking of the Pure Yang Wuji Skill, there is actually something I don’t understand.” Qiao Mu took this opportunity to ask a lingering question in his mind. “Big brother, there’s no harm in talking. I have nothing to hide, and I hope you treat me the same way.” Earth Sword Immortal said. Qiao Mu said. The Pure Yang Wuji Skill, which is the ultimate skill of the Wudang Sect, can be considered as a top-tier child skill. “Although it won’t cause a cultivation failure due to the leakage of Yang energy, maintaining a child-like body will make the cultivation progress twice as effective, accumulating profound internal strength.” “And you…” Qiao Mu looked at Earth Sword Immortal suspiciously. As the Venereal Disease Sword Immortal, known throughout the world as a confidant, he obviously couldn’t have a child-like body. Earth Sword Immortal smiled gracefully. “Big brother, with a hundred years of accumulation, enduring what others can’t bear, possessing the legacy of Wudang’s founder Zhang Zhenren, I truly admire you. That’s why your internal strength is so extensive and profound.” “But you have your own way, and I have my own way.” “In my opinion, darkness cannot give birth, and light cannot grow alone. The combination of darkness and light gives birth to everything. This is the way of nature,” Earth Sword Immortal said with a smile. “What you have gained is a long and profound internal strength, while what I have gained is the way of nature. We each have our own accomplishments.” Just then, a voice of reprimand came from outside the courtyard. “What nonsense are you talking about? You can deceive others with these words, but can you deceive yourself?” The sound of footsteps grew closer, and it turned out to be Lu Yanbei carrying two food boxes filled with dishes entering. “You’re here too, second brother?” Earth Sword Immortal greeted Lu Yanbei as he walked in and glanced at the two food boxes in his hands. “Why did you only bring two food boxes? Didn’t you prepare a meal for my elder brother as well?” If he wasn’t afraid of losing, he would have taught his younger brother a good lesson. However, after he entered the gate, he glanced at Qiao Mu without saying a word. He saw that Qiao Mu seemed to be having a pleasant conversation with Earth Sword Immortal, and the wrinkles on his face unconsciously relaxed a little. The army’s weapon storage. After Qiao Mu left, in a large library, there was only Clairvoyance left reading, accompanied by an old man with half a face. Just as he was reading, Clairvoyance suddenly stood up from his chair, and his pupils trembled slightly. From the history books of this lonely city, he saw a past event that shook him. He quickly left his seat and went to the old man who was dozing off in front of the library door. He slapped the thick history book onto the table and asked: “Has there never been anyone who left this city?” “Several decades ago, there was a child with a special gift called the Heavenly Spirit Root. You sent him away and he joined the Immortal Gate Great Dao Sect, didn’t you?” “Yes,” the old man opened his one eye and explained. “That child’s name was Gu Zhen, and he grew up in this city.” “The Heavenly Spirit Root is one of the top spiritual roots, and at that time, General Li Changge suggested that this child join the Great Dao Sect and learn immortal techniques, hoping that he could break the siege of this city.” “Even if he cannot break the siege, this child is innocent. If his talent allows him to join the Immortal Gate and leave this desert, it would be a good thing for him to have his own freedom and live a good life.”