"Compensation?"
Zhang Er Gou looked up, staring at the "master" before him in disbelief.
Ever since he became a disciple of Chi Yu, he had never heard her admit fault.
Zhang Er Gou was surprised; this was unprecedented treatment.
When he confirmed he hadn't misheard, his face broke into a ecstatic grin.
He even felt that the beating he took from Qin Lang was worth it.
"Master, are you serious?"
Zhang Er Gou rubbed his hands. "Chi Yu's" moves were naturally extraordinary, so how could he miss such a great opportunity?
"Of course, I am. Would I lie to you, my precious disciple!"
Chi Ling smiled, looking at Zhang Er Gou, whose face had plumped up significantly, maintaining a calm facade.
Zhang Er Gou's mind was racing. He couldn't use any magical skills for the time being, as Chi Yu required him to rely solely on physical strength. Soudan Novel Network.
Since his "master" was offering compensation, why not seize this perfect opportunity to ask for some powerful martial arts techniques?
Thinking of this, Zhang Er Gou's smile grew more guileless.
"Master, I don't ask for much. Didn't you say I couldn't use spiritual energy and magical skills during this period?"
Chi Ling: (•̥́ˍ•̀ू)?
However, she didn't want to expose her impersonation of Chi Yu, so she nodded, outwardly agreeing with Zhang Er Gou.
"Master, you know there are many inner disciples. After I descend the mountain, even if I don't seek trouble, I will be challenged by those arrogant fellows."
Zhang Er Gou, oblivious to Chi Ling's unease, showed a hint of embarrassment.
"It's all my fault for performing so outstandingly during the Beast Forest trial, which made my name known."
"Going down the mountain this time is a prime example; people point and whisper wherever I go."
"Master, if you are kind, please just teach me a few powerful martial arts techniques. They don't have to be overly strong, just enough to defeat a cultivator at the Golden Core middle stage."
After speaking, Zhang Er Gou looked earnestly at his "master," hoping his request would be granted.
"Cough cough..."
Chi Ling quickly coughed to conceal her emotions. This brat was too greedy!
A few martial arts techniques that could defeat a Golden Core middle-stage cultivator? Was he aiming for the sky!
If not for the need to maintain her act, Chi Ling would have loved to beat Zhang Er Gou's chubby head again.
Were powerful martial arts techniques as common as cabbage?
Why were there so few body-refining cultivators on the Yin Zhou Continent? Firstly, body refinement imposed stringent demands on cultivators.
It required not only high talent but also extraordinary willpower.
Secondly, there were simply too few martial arts techniques suitable for body cultivators.
The Lion's Heart Rage that Zhang Er Gou practiced, a close-quarters combat skill, was something he had acquired during his first foray into the Demon Beast Forest, where he killed and looted.
After cultivating at the Misty Sect for so long, he had found no suitable martial arts techniques in the Scripture Pavilion, nor had he seen anyone else display powerful martial arts skills.
Hearing this, Chi Ling struggled to suppress her anger.
If she had known how her sister, Chi Yu, treated Zhang Er Gou, she wouldn't have to endure this hardship.
"My precious disciple, I am a cultivator. Where would I have the kind of powerful martial arts techniques you speak of? I don't usually use them."
Chi Ling patiently explained to Zhang Er Gou.
"Perhaps you could think of something else you desire?"
Hearing his "master" say she didn't have any, Zhang Er Gou, though somewhat prepared, felt an inexplicable sense of disappointment.
He could only blame himself for choosing such a difficult path, where everything required self-discovery.
Zhang Er Gou chuckled self-mockingly.
However, he quickly adjusted his mindset. Since his "master" didn't have the powerful martial arts techniques he requested, perhaps he could make a slightly less demanding request, and she wouldn't refuse, right?
Zhang Er Gou schemed in his heart, his face again breaking into his signature guileless smile.
"Master, since you don't have any powerful martial arts techniques, I feel like I'm on the verge of a breakthrough. Can I resume cultivating my previous techniques?"
The techniques he referred to were naturally the Heavenly Phoenix Body Refinement and the Heaven and Earth Chaotic Art, the former for body refinement and the latter for cultivation.
As a cultivator who practiced both body and arts, Zhang Er Gou had been forbidden by Chi Yu from practicing either of these techniques for some time, instead following her prescribed training plan.
Zhang Er Gou felt that while his physical strength had undergone significant changes during this period, it had progressed much slower compared to his time in the outer sect.
After all, he had gone from the Qi Refining early stage to the Foundation Establishment late stage in just over half a year after joining the outer sect.
Such cultivation speed was unprecedented in the Misty Sect. The disciples who joined with him were still struggling to break through the middle to late stages of Qi Refining.
Zhang Er Gou had long since surpassed them by leaps and bounds.
A year ago, Liu Cui Lan, who came to the Misty Sect with Zhang Er Gou and Chun Yang San Ren, was only at the late stage of Qi Refining. Her cultivation speed was also astonishing.
Many cultivators who broke through a major realm in three years were considered geniuses, and Liu Cui Lan's cultivation speed could be considered a genius among geniuses.
But compared to a monstrous talent like Zhang Er Gou, she still paled in comparison.
Fortunately, Chun Yang San Ren adopted a laissez-faire attitude towards Zhang Er Gou, wanting to see what miracles this young man would create.
Little did he expect that this brat would bring him so much surprise, which ultimately turned into shock.
Chun Yang San Ren felt he could no longer guide Zhang Er Gou. This kind of monstrous talent was better off forging his own path.
Therefore, he focused most of his attention on teaching Liu Cui Lan, a disciple with considerable potential.
Zhang Er Gou, naturally, did not understand Chun Yang San Ren's plight. He thought the old man had abandoned him after entering the sect, so his feelings towards Chun Yang San Ren were not very deep.
Chi Yu, however, was completely different. After he entered the inner sect, she formulated a comprehensive cultivation plan for Zhang Er Gou.
It consisted of training methods for basic skills, but it made Zhang Er Gou work like a dog every day.
He was exhausted to the point of near death every single day.
The training effects were indeed significant during this period. Zhang Er Gou's physical strength had improved qualitatively compared to before he entered the inner sect.
However, in Zhang Er Gou's opinion, this was far too slow.
Compared to breaking through a major realm and six minor realms in half a year in the outer sect, he had been in the inner sect for nearly half a year with no improvement in his cultivation realm.
By all accounts, his progress was slow.
Thus, he proposed his idea: he wanted to return to his previous cultivation pace. The feeling of rapid cultivation advancement was incredibly exhilarating.
"What? Are you not satisfied with the cultivation plan I've devised for you?"
Suddenly, a cold voice sounded from behind Zhang Er Gou.
"Has your trip down the mountain made you arrogant? Or has my saber become too heavy to lift?"