49: Chapter 49 Master's Orders

"Congratulations to Revered Master on the Breakthrough to the Nirvana Realm; Ascension is now within reach."

Lin Ming stepped forward and said to Master Yun Hua with a respectful look.

"Congratulations to Revered Master on the Breakthrough to the Nirvana Realm; Ascension is now within reach."

Su Lianxue also repeated Lin Ming's words.

"That's enough, you little rascal."

Master Yun Hua's gaze fell on Lin Ming, and a hint of a smile appeared on her stunningly beautiful face.

"Triple Sword Intent—you even managed to hide that from me, your Revered Master."

Master Yun Hua said.

She knew that her Disciple had grasped Sword Intent, but she had not expected the Triple Sword Intent.

It seemed her Disciple possessed such talent in the Dao of the sword.

"It is all thanks to Revered Master's excellent teaching."

Lin Ming said, feigning a serious expression.

"Why don't I recall teaching you so much?"

Master Yun Hua said indifferently.

Regarding the Dao of the sword, she really hadn't taught her Disciple much; after all, she was not proficient in things related to the Dao of the sword.

"Perhaps Revered Master has forgotten."

Lin Ming said, his expression unchanged.

Whether it was the Wordless Heavenly Book or his cheat, it was all due to Revered Master's excellent guidance that he had achieved today's success.

"Your cultivation base is too low."

Master Yun Hua did not dwell on this, turning her focus instead to Lin Ming's cultivation base.

"Spirit Platform Fourth Heaven—it is a bit slow."

Master Yun Hua continued.

"Revered Master, there is nothing I can do; this Disciple has been cultivating day and night, and this is the result."

Lin Ming said earnestly.

Upon hearing this, the corner of Su Lianxue's mouth twitched slightly.

Cultivating day and night?

If she didn't know her Senior Brother's true nature, she might have believed his nonsense.

However, even Revered Master, who had stepped into the Nirvana Realm, could not see through Lin Ming's cultivation base.

Could it be that her Senior Brother's cultivation base was actually higher than Revered Master's?

Or did he possess some treasure that concealed his cultivation base, making it difficult for Revered Master to see through him?

"Cultivating day and night?"

Master Yun Hua also laughed.

As his Revered Master, she naturally knew her Disciple's nature.

He could actually say the words "cultivating day and night"; he was truly a slippery one.

"In three years, if you cannot reach the Spirit Treasury Realm, you, this Senior Brother, can go to another peak."

Master Yun Hua said to him.

Three years to go from the Spirit Platform Fourth Heaven to the Spirit Treasury Realm—she had given him enough time.

When she went from the Spirit Platform to the Spirit Treasury Realm, she hadn't spent that much time.

"Revered Master, that wouldn't be good, would it?"

Lin Ming paused and said.

The Spirit Treasury Realm.

If he wanted to, let alone five years, he could break through to the Spirit Treasury Realm right now.

But if he did that, it would certainly arouse Revered Master's suspicion, leading to some unnecessary trouble.

As for the five-year period, for the "mediocre" Lin Ming, it was indeed a bit difficult.

"Not good? As my Disciple, if you cannot even accomplish this, are you still my Disciple?"

Master Yun Hua's beautiful eyes flickered as she spoke.

"The cultivation base is the foundation of a cultivator. Although you have talent in the Dao of the sword, you cannot neglect your cultivation base."

Master Yun Hua advised.

"Yes, Revered Master."

Lin Ming said, looking slightly helpless.

He knew there was no room for him to negotiate, so he could only agree.

It seemed he would have to find some time to slowly improve his cultivation base.

When the three-year deadline arrived, he would break through to the Spirit Treasury Realm and complete Revered Master's task.

Master Yun Hua's gaze, which held a hint of satisfaction, moved away from Lin Ming and landed on Su Lianxue.

"Lianxue."

Master Yun Hua said.

"Revered Master."

Seeing this, Su Lianxue stepped forward and stood alongside Lin Ming.

"With your cultivation Aptitude, it would be best to complete more than ten Body Tempering sessions in the Body Tempering Realm."

Master Yun Hua said.

"This Disciple has the same thought."

Su Lianxue nodded.

Her goal was more than just ten times.

"After reaching the ninth Body Tempering, take this to the Sect's Earth Origin Spring; it will help you complete the tenth Body Tempering."

A token appeared in Master Yun Hua's hand, flew out, and landed in front of Su Lianxue.

"Thank you, Revered Master."

After receiving the token, Su Lianxue expressed her gratitude.

"Additionally, I am a bit hungry; go cook."

Master Yun Hua's gaze returned to Lin Ming as she spoke.

"Revered Master, as an expert in the Nirvana Realm, you have long since bypassed the need for food."

Lin Ming said with a serious expression.

Hungry?

Lin Ming would believe that.

"Stop talking nonsense; go cook."

Master Yun Hua said immediately.

"Alright."

Lin Ming immediately walked out quickly and began his task as a cook.

"Revered Master, then I shall take my leave as well."

Su Lianxue said.

Master Yun Hua nodded slightly at this.

Before long, an enticing aroma began to waft through the mountain.

"Your cultivation base hasn't increased at all, but your cooking skills have improved quite a bit."

Master Yun Hua sat at the dining table and said.

"Revered Master, my cultivation base has at least increased a little bit."

Lin Ming immediately protested.

What did she mean by not increasing at all? Lin Ming would still control his cultivation base to rise slightly by a layer or two, it was just that it had been a year.

His cultivation progress, if placed in outside small or medium-sized factions, would definitely be at the Genius level.

It was just that it seemed inferior in front of his Revered Master.

After all, his Revered Master and the current Sect Master were known as the two most Prodigious Geniuses since the founding of Yuanxu Mountain.

"There is no difference."

Master Yun Hua said indifferently.

"By the way, Revered Master, are you going to hold your Nirvana Ceremony?"

Lin Ming asked casually.

Practitioners who reach the Nirvana Realm basically all hold a Nirvana Ceremony to showcase their cultivation base.

"It should be held."

Master Yun Hua said.

She was not very interested in the so-called Nirvana Ceremony, but for the Sect, the appearance of a new Nirvana Realm expert was a huge boost to the Sect's own strength.

And this improvement had to be visible to the outside world, thereby demonstrating the strength of their own power and maintaining their status in the cultivation world.

Therefore, this Nirvana Ceremony definitely had to be held; even if she didn't want to, the Sect would certainly not agree.

If it must be held, then so be it; in any case, these matters were for the Sect to worry about, she only needed to show her face.

"Then we can receive gifts."

Lin Ming said.

For the Nirvana Ceremony, given Yuanxu Mountain's status in the cultivation world, they would certainly invite many factions, and then they would be able to receive a large amount of gifts.

"We will hold it."

Upon hearing about receiving gifts, Master Yun Hua smiled.

How could she have forgotten about this?

One must know that she was currently penniless; in order to break through to the Nirvana Realm, she had not much of her wealth left, which was not enough to support her subsequent cultivation.

The Nirvana Ceremony would allow her to receive quite a few gifts; how could she have forgotten this?

It seemed that this Nirvana Ceremony had to be held.

"It just so happens that there is something I need you to take care of."

Master Yun Hua looked at Lin Ming and said.

Now, it was Lin Ming's turn to have his expression freeze.

Should he not have asked?

As a result, he had actively found work for himself.