"Sharp Metal Sword Pointing"

"Since I'm here, I might as well make the best of it. No matter what, I'm determined to get my hands on 'Sharp Gold Sword'."

Otherwise, I would have a hard time defeating those cultivators of the same realm who have practiced superior-grade cultivation techniques.

Chen Lu quickly weighed the pros and cons, then immediately performed a deep bow and respectfully said:

"Thank you for your recognition, Elder! I, Chen Lu, will certainly repay the family's kindness in nurturing me with all my might!"

"Chen Lu, you may come in alone."

The elder who transmitted the scriptures quietly removed the phrase "outsiders" that he always mentioned.

The head镖师 (bodyguard/escort) standing to the side knew that the matter was settled and couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

He patted Chen Lu on the shoulder, signaling him to seize the opportunity, and then left the Sutra Repository.

Then, two short-waisted raccoons bent down and pushed open the door, then sat meticulously on either side of the door, curiously observing Chen Lu who had entered alone.

It is said that many library houses keep these spirit cats to prevent rats and ants from eating the books.

Chen Lu entered shortly after, and the two lynxes then closed the door.

Turning my head to look back, I saw that in the blink of an eye, they had vanished without a trace.

The Elder Transmitting the Scriptures was coming down from the second floor, his hands clasped behind his back, a gentle smile on his face:

"Chen Lu, your growth has amazed the elders. You were very smart even as a child. Your uncle said..."

After reminiscing about the past, we moved on to the present:

"We value every younger member of our family and will help them make the best choices in their lives."

When someone wants to exchange for those top-grade secret techniques, the first thing we consider is whether it will have a negative impact on them.

"Gengjin Finger" is one of the most mature and complete secret techniques in the world today.

However, few people practice "Sharp Metal Sword Pointing," and many of its weaknesses have not yet been discovered. If someone uses it to target you, the consequences could be unimaginable.

Sometimes, what determines the strength of a secret technique is not its grade, but the person performing it!

"Are there no useless secret techniques, only useless cultivators?" Chen Lu suddenly paused, muttering to himself.

The elder who transmitted the scriptures smiled with satisfaction, seemingly pleased that the young man had finally understood his good intentions.

The two walked and talked, as if they were having a heart-to-heart talk.

Not only did the way they addressed each other become more affectionate, but even their usually cold tone became much gentler.

To play along, Chen Lu naturally put on an act of deep gratitude, as if he didn't know how to repay the favor.

In an instant, the air was filled with a harmonious atmosphere of caring for the elderly and cherishing the young.

After a heart-to-heart talk, they cleared up many of their misunderstandings and unresolved issues.

How could the upper echelons of a family be so scheming as to favor one family over another and use outsiders as bait?

Meanwhile, the members of other families are all honest and kind-hearted, dedicating their entire lives to the family and worrying every day that they are not doing enough.

"Here you are, Chen Lu, this is the secret technique you need."

The Elder used a secret technique to take down the booklet that was sealed on the bookshelf and handed it to Chen Lu.

"This secret technique originated from the fifth head of the family."

When he was still a cultivator of the Xuanqing Sect, he received orders to besiege a sword mansion, and he obtained it by chance during the process.

Later, when it returned to the family, it was placed in the library.

Many younger members of the family tried to cultivate afterward, but most of them wasted their time and missed the best opportunity to improve their cultivation.

Later, a senior member of the family traveled around and met a master swordsman, and they talked about this matter.

He left behind these words: "The sword can break through all laws, but without understanding the essence of the sword, it is difficult to even take a single step; to use fingers instead of fingers is even more difficult."

The Elder took out a piece of silk cloth from behind the booklet. On it was written the sentence and the seal of that master swordsman.

Chen Lu felt a chill run down his spine, never expecting that some of the family legends were actually true.

It is said that the master swordsman traveled alone in Yuzhou for three hundred years. He was kind and righteous, never stingy with his knowledge, and had a chivalrous spirit.

There are countless legends about him, and many cultivators in Yuzhou regard him as their lifelong idol.

Although Chen Lu hadn't thought that way, it was true that with this reputation, cultivating the "Sharp Gold Sword Finger" was more difficult than other high-grade finger techniques.

The reason he insisted on choosing this superior secret technique was because of the word "sword".

The allure of swords is undeniable; everyone dreams of becoming a sword immortal, and Chen Lu is no exception.

However, sword immortals are too far removed from his own realm, and a suitable magic sword is too expensive, so he can only settle for second best and choose the only finger technique book with the word "sword" in its title.

The focus right now should be on this secret technique; before formally mastering it, we should put aside the matter of improving our cultivation level for the time being.

It's not just that I can't concentrate; more importantly, my income has plummeted, making it impossible to meet my needs for cultivation in the training room.

"This technique is a superior secret art. According to family rules, one must master it within one year before one can acquire the subsequent skills."

Chen Lu was not surprised to hear this. The clan rules stipulated that it would take three months for the lower grade, seven months for the middle grade, and one year for the upper grade.

When Geng Jin Finger first started, it took others an average of more than two months to reach the same level, but he reached the same level in just over a week.

Although this technique is even more difficult than a top-grade secret technique, they still only gave him one year.

However, given the precedent of "Gengjin Zhi", the time frame is more than sufficient.

But there is one thing he must be careful about this time.

After learning the "Gengjin Finger" technique, he did not tell anyone about the timing to avoid unnecessary trouble.

However, in order to acquire more resources, he claimed that he had successfully mastered the skill in just over a month, only a little slower than those geniuses from the Wang family.

At the time, I thought this would be the best of both worlds.

If someone learns slower than the Wang family geniuses, it means they won't achieve the same level of success as them and won't pose a threat, thus allowing the other side to relax their vigilance.

But the outcome was unexpected. The family was extremely vigilant and determined to nip the threat in the bud.

It was only a symbolic increase in resources; the real focus was on surveillance.

Chen Lu bowed respectfully: "This junior will remember this and will do my utmost to successfully enter the sect within one year."

The Elder of Transmission nodded with a smile: "The family has always given preferential treatment to young talents. Although the quiet room in the Scripture Pavilion is not as good as the cultivation room that requires spirit stones to use, the concentration of spiritual energy is still a little higher than that outside."

If the quiet room is available during this time, please come often; do not let the family's kindness go to waste.

Chen Lu was overjoyed and quickly agreed. Why not come? As long as he didn't show it to outsiders, no one would know the specifics of his cultivation.

The elder then left the meditation room, leaving space for Chen Lu to use.

After the person had gone far away, Chen Lu quickly closed the quiet room and looked around to make sure there were no holes or gaps before he felt relieved.

The two civets were agile and moved almost silently. If they quietly sneaked in to keep watch, I would probably not be able to notice them immediately.

Opening "Sharp Sword Points," the opening content is vast and expansive, and one point is of paramount importance.