Chapter 19: Chapter 19: Thunder Snake Dance
After obtaining the results, Lin Xiu went straight back to find the mentor.
"Wind and Lightning Dual Attributes?" Huo Lan was surprised. Both of these attributes were excellent choices, and Lin Xiu unexpectedly possessed both.
He expressed a slight envy, "I specialize in Wind Attribute. If you want to cultivate Wind Attribute, I have a Black Rank High-level Qi Method that I can give you."
"If you prefer to focus on Lightning Attribute, I only have a Black Rank Low-Level Qi Method."
Obtaining Qi Methods was challenging, and despite being a teacher at the Academy, Huo Lan had only collected a few over the years.
"Teacher, is there no way to simultaneously cultivate both Wind and Lightning attributes?" Lin Xiu listened attentively, immediately noticing the details in Huo Lan's words.
"Simultaneous cultivation requires a greater demand for Dou Qi, and Qi Methods that allow dual cultivation are not very common."
Huo Lan seemed to have anticipated that Lin Xiu would ask this, and his expression remained unchanged. "As far as I know, Qi Methods that allow simultaneous cultivation of Wind and Lightning attributes are more abundant in the Wind Lightning Pavilion."
The Wind Lightning Pavilion is a force in the Central Plains, belonging to the four pavilions, and Three Thousand Lightning Movements is their secret technique. Lin Xiu had some impression of Wind Lightning Pavilion from the plot.
"Teacher, please give me both Qi Methods." Lin Xiu was persistent; he planned to study them on his own. Since he had the panel, maybe he could figure something out.
"Do you think Black Rank Qi Methods are as common as cabbages, and you want both of them?" Huo Lan was taken aback. He had collected only a few over the years, and they were quite precious.
"Do I have to choose one?" Lin Xiu was puzzled.
Huo Lan nodded, "Qi Method duplication is quite troublesome. You can only choose one, and I still need to invest in others."
His frankness left Lin Xiu a bit bewildered.
The Inner Court Assessment occurs only once a year, with thousands of people vying for the top fifty spots. What Huo Lan sought was one of the top five spots, an extremely challenging goal. He couldn't pin his hopes on just one person.
Huo Lan candidly shared another thought with Lin Xiu: he hoped Lin Xiu would feel some pressure. If he had to choose between two options, it meant giving up on one attribute. If Lin Xiu didn't have the panel, he might accept it, but now that he had it, how could he give up?
"I want the Lightning Attribute Qi Method," Lin Xiu decided.
"Are you sure? Thunder Snake Dance is only a Black Rank Low-Level technique."
Upon hearing Lin Xiu's decision, Huo Lan tried to persuade him, "Indeed, the combat power of Lightning Attribute is higher than Wind Attribute, but there's a significant gap between a Black Rank Low-Level Qi Method and a Black Rank High-level one. Have you considered this carefully?"
"No need, teacher. I want Thunder Snake Dance." Lin Xiu's attitude was resolute, without a hint of hesitation.
A glint flashed on the ring, and a silver scroll appeared in Huo Lan's palm. When handing it to Lin Xiu, he couldn't help but confirm, "Are you really not considering anything else?"
"I've made up my mind." Taking Thunder Snake Dance, Lin Xiu then inquired about another matter.
Looking at Huo Lan, he asked, "Teacher, where do new students obtain their Qi Methods?"
"After the test, you can enter the Book Collection Hall. Inside, there are various Qi Methods, each with corresponding barriers. The higher the Qi Method level, the thicker the barrier," Huo Lan truthfully answered, taken aback by the sudden question.
"Thank you, teacher." Lin Xiu got the information he wanted and left with the Qi Method.
As Lin Xiu's figure disappeared, Huo Lan suddenly realized, "Could he be planning to find a Wind Attribute Qi Method from the Book Collection Hall?"
With this thought, Huo Lan's expression couldn't help but show some concern.
While the body can harbor two attributes, simultaneously cultivating two attributes requires an extremely high level of integration with the Qi Method. Sometimes, if the Qi Methods are incompatible, haphazardly cultivating two attributes might lead to self-injury. Moreover, cultivating two attributes simultaneously places a significant demand on Dou Qi and can be very time-consuming.
"Lin Xiu probably hasn't had a systematic understanding before; he likely isn't aware of the complexities involved," Huo Lan sighed.
Deciding not to catch up with him, Huo Lan mumbled, "Well, when he faces obstacles in cultivation, I'll have him switch to Wind Roar."
Wind Roar was the Black Rank High-level Qi Method he was currently cultivating, and he had a thorough understanding of its operational path. Teaching it to Lin Xiu wouldn't be a problem. It's just a pity for Thunder Snake Dance.
Heading straight back to the dormitory, Lin Xiu opened the scroll. Dou Qi flowed into it, and a large amount of text floated out, entering his mind.
A plethora of information flashed through his mind, paragraphs of text accompanied by the operational route.
[Ability: Thunder Snake Dance lv1 (0/100)]
"Basic Qi Cultivation disappeared. Thankfully, I didn't use Attribute Points to upgrade it before."
Lin Xiu quickly noticed the anomaly on the panel, feeling a sense of relief.
"There's no rush to cultivate now. I'll wait until I get another Black Rank Low-Level Wind Attribute Qi Method and see if I can merge them."
"The upper limit for Yellow Rank Low-Level Dou Technique is lv4. To reach the limit for fusion, it needs to be level 7 for Black Rank Low-Level. One Qi Method requires 6 Attribute Points, two require 12, and fusion requires 1. It works out perfectly."
The Attribute Points Lin Xiu had saved up came in handy at this moment.
Due to the staggered entry into the Book Collection Hall, Lin Xiu had to wait for two days before it was their dormitory's turn.
During this time, Lin Xiu kept himself busy by making several trips to the Task Hall and taking on a few tasks.
These tasks posed no significant difficulty, and the corresponding rewards were not particularly generous.
Among them was a long-term task to help an elder fish by a lakeside.
The lake was in the northwest direction of the Academy, in a relatively remote and quiet location with few people around. Lin Xiu, needing a quiet environment for practicing low-level Dou Techniques, took on this task.
"Finally, I can go to the Book Collection Hall."
"I heard someone got a Black Rank Low-Level Qi Method in there. Outside, such Qi Methods are worth at least tens of thousands of gold coins."
"I must get one; otherwise, it feels like losing tens of thousands of gold coins."
Walking on the road, many people looked excited, discussing with their roommates in hushed voices.
"Xiao Ning, why are you going to the Book Collection Hall too? Your Xiao family is a major clan in Wu Tan City; you shouldn't be short of Black Rank Low-Level Qi Methods." The inquiry from his roommate reached Lin Xiu's ears, and he looked at Xiao Ning, whose expression seemed somewhat embarrassed.
Since the merging of the two teams from Te Lan City and Wu Tan City, Xiao Ning often boasted about how influential their Xiao family was in Wu Tan City.
Some locals from Wu Tan City were highly admiring of Xiao Ning. They assumed he must have cultivated Qi Methods, considering he came from a prestigious clan.
"Well, Qi Methods are not in short supply, but since we're at the Academy, there's no harm in checking it out," Xiao Ning forced a smile, feeling somewhat uneasy.
The Xiao family indeed possessed a Black Rank Mid-Level Qi Method, but only the clan leader could cultivate it. Before coming to the Academy, Xiao Ning had only received a Yellow Rank High-Level Qi Method.
"When I get into the Book Collection Hall, I'll keep my distance from them and try to get myself a Black Rank Low-Level Qi Method," Xiao Ning thought to himself.
"It seems that to acquire Qi Methods in the Book Collection Hall, you need to break through barriers," someone turned to look at Lin Xiu. "Senior Lin, could you help us out when the time comes?"
"Sure, we're all roommates," Lin Xiu readily agreed. Since everyone lived together, there was no need for unnecessary conflicts.
Moreover, the only one in the dormitory who had issues with him was Xiao Ning. During the recent training sessions, even Xiao Ning had mellowed out.
Thinking of this, Lin Xiu looked at Xiao Ning. "How about you? Will you need help when the time comes?"
Considering the substantial experience he gained from Xiao Ning before, Lin Xiu decided it was time to reciprocate, ensuring they could continue benefiting from each other's experiences.
"No need, I'm just going to take a look," Xiao Ning emphasized once again.
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