Guidance, Lei Wanhe

"Tell me! What difficulties have you encountered in your cultivation?" Li Huayuan asked with a smile.

Only then did Li Yunfan tell Li Huayuan about his failure to cultivate the "Fire Spirit Technique".

"Hmm, show me your secret technique!"

Li Yunfan took out a jade slip from his storage bag and respectfully presented it to him.

Before coming here, he had copied the secret techniques recorded in the Yangyan Technique onto the jade slip.

Li Huayuan raised his hand and the jade slip flew into his hand. He then used his divine sense to examine it.

"Huh!"

A moment later, Li Huayuan suddenly let out a soft exclamation, withdrew his divine sense from the jade slip, and said with some curiosity.

"This must be a secret technique recorded in your family's martial arts manual!"

"Master is knowledgeable and learned, and he recognized it at a glance!" Li Yunfan replied respectfully.

Li Huayuan chuckled lightly: "You don't need to flatter me. I already examined your cultivation technique in the main hall that day, and it's exactly the same as this secret technique. Of course, I could tell at a glance..."

He paused after speaking, thought for a moment, and then continued.

"This secret technique is indeed quite peculiar, as it can actually condense an attack method similar to a fire spirit. However, it has ultimately gone astray, and what it has condensed is merely a fireball spell disguised as a fire spirit." Li Huayuan shook his head and said with some regret.

"Your failure in cultivation is not due to insufficient cultivation or comprehension, but rather to poor control over your divine sense. The cultivation of this Fire Spirit Technique requires not only sufficient cultivation but also the assistance of divine sense in order to condense a Fire Spirit Bird."

Then, Li Huayuan raised his hand, and a lifelike little firebird, about five or six inches in size, appeared in his palm. The bird seemed to be alive, flying up and down in the air on its own.

Li Yunfan's eyes widened. Although this firebird was much smaller than the one his father had condensed, it was more solid and had more spiritual energy. It was practically identical to a real firebird.

With a wave of his hand, Li Huayuan caused the firebird to vanish into thin air.

"This secret technique is quite good; it might be surprisingly effective in combat. As for its difficulties..."

Then, based on his own understanding, Li Huayuan explained to Li Yunfan how to cultivate.

About fifteen minutes later, Li Yunfan looked at the firebird flying in front of him, its expression somewhat blank, and a look of joy appeared on his face.

"Thank you for your guidance, Master!" Li Yunfan said sincerely, clasping his hands in a gesture of respect as he dispersed the firebird in his hand.

Li Huayuan smiled and nodded, then asked Li Yunfan when he planned to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage.

"Breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage?"

"That's right. Now that you have perfected your cultivation technique, you should naturally try to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage as soon as possible. Haven't you thought about that yet?" Li Huayuan's expression turned slightly cold.

Li Yunfan had naturally thought about it, but he only had one Foundation Establishment Pill at the moment. Who knew if he could succeed on the first try?

"Master, please calm your anger. This disciple has naturally considered attempting to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage, but this matter cannot be taken lightly. Moreover, this disciple only possesses one Foundation Establishment Pill, so naturally, thorough preparation is necessary before attempting the breakthrough!"

After hearing Li Yunfan's explanation, Li Huayuan's expression finally returned to normal.

If Li Yunfan truly hadn't considered this matter, then he would have to seriously reconsider whether to continue accepting him as a personal disciple. After all, there was no point in accepting a disciple who didn't care about cultivation.

"Well, that's somewhat acceptable, but you don't need to worry too much. With your Fire Spirit Body talent, the chances of successfully breaking through are still very high. Even if you do fail, your master can still get you another one!" Li Huayuan nodded and said with a touch of domineering confidence.

Li Yunfan was stunned and looked at Li Huayuan in disbelief.

"What? Did you think I was your master for nothing?" Li Huayuan said with a smile.

"Thank you for your kindness, Master. I will do my best to break through and will certainly live up to your expectations!" Li Yunfan said, bowing respectfully after realizing what was happening.

I never imagined that I would hold such importance in Li Huayuan's heart. Even though I failed to break through, the other party was still willing to ask me for another Foundation Establishment Pill.

But this is for the best. If I really fail to break through, I won't have to try to get it from Han Li anymore.

"Since you have concerns, then I will take you to ask for one first. I believe two Foundation Establishment Pills will be enough for you to steadily step into the Foundation Establishment Realm! Kun'er, guard the cave, I will take Yunfan to ask for the Foundation Establishment Pills!" Li Huayuan stood up and said to Yu Kun, who was standing to the side.

"Yes, Master!"

………………

In mid-air, a giant python-like beast, its entire body gleaming silver, with a single black horn on its head and a length of over ten zhang, was speeding towards a certain location.

At the top of the silver python stood an old man and a young boy, none other than Li Huayuan and Li Yunfan, the master and apprentice who had left Green Wave Cave.

This demonic beast was none other than the Silver-Armored Horned Python, a level-three demonic beast he had raised.

Looking at the shimmering silver scales of the demonic beast beneath his feet, Li Yunfan couldn't help but think of Han Li.

After all, Han Li would have many demon beasts as helpers in the future, such as the Soul-Crying Beast, the Gold-Eating Insect, and the Six-Winged Frost Centipede, all of which helped him a lot.

"If I have the chance in the future, I will definitely raise a demon beast. It would be a great help in battle, and it might come in handy sometime..."

Just as Li Yunfan was pondering to himself, the silver-armored horned python had already carried the two of them to the sky above an ordinary mountain peak in the central region of the Taiyue Mountains.

Looking down at the mountains below, Li Yunfan couldn't help but wonder why Li Huayuan had brought him here. The place seemed quite ordinary, and the spiritual energy wasn't particularly strong.

Just as he was about to ask a question, the mountain below suddenly rippled and then slowly dissipated, revealing its true form.

"Formation!"

Li Yunfan's expression changed, and he instantly realized the key point, and then it dawned on him.

This place was actually shrouded by a large array, no wonder it looked so ordinary. With his Qi Refining stage cultivation, he naturally couldn't discover anything about it.

"Hahaha! It's actually Junior Brother Li who's visiting! This truly surprises your senior brother!"

As a man's voice rang out, a fat man with a waist as thick as a barrel and small eyes flew out from below.

"Junior brother, what brings you to my cave today?" The fat man sized up Li Yunfan with his small eyes before asking Li Huayuan with a smile.

Li Huayuan smiled and cupped his hands, saying, "Senior Brother Lei, I've finally managed to come to your cave dwelling, won't you invite me in for a seat?"

Upon hearing Li Huayuan address Lei as "Senior Brother," a name immediately came to Li Yunfan's mind.

"Senior Brother Lei? Could it be Lei Wanhe, the one who gave Han Li the pill formula?"

"It was my oversight, please forgive me, junior brother! Please, junior brother!" Lei Wanhe said apologetically upon hearing this.

Inside the cave hall, Lei Wanhe and Li Huayuan sat facing each other, while Li Yunfan stood behind Li Huayuan.

"Junior brother, how about trying my spiritual tea?" Lei Wanhe smiled and poured a cup of spiritual tea, pushing it towards him.

Li Huayuan picked up his teacup, took a sip, and immediately felt a refreshing fragrance fill his mouth, prompting him to exclaim in admiration.

"Excellent tea!"

Lei Wanhe smiled and said, "If you like them, junior brother, I will give you some."

He was about to fetch his spiritual tea when Li Huayuan stopped him.

"No rush. I've come to your cave today because I have a favor to ask of you, Senior Brother!"

A glint flashed in Lei Wanhe's eyes; he knew he had something to ask of him.

"Junior brother, if you have something to say, please speak frankly!"

Li Huayuan hesitated for a moment, then sighed softly and said, "Senior Brother Lei, I've come here today to ask for a Foundation Establishment Pill for my disciple..."