Cultivation through Skin Making novel Chapter 15

Chapter 15: 15. One level, one kind of life

One early morning, Song Yan, Qi Yao, and Xu Changjun were called to a mountainside at the entrance of the lonely cliff.

Zhang Senior Brother, whom they had met during the transmission of skills and receiving the Jade Token, was sitting in a stone pavilion with an elder and a woman.

The elder had a gaunt face, aged cheeks, and his mouth and eyes were lined with tree bark-like wrinkles. He looked nothing like a cultivator, more like an ordinary person, yet in the "Refining Profound Realm," one cannot increase lifespan, and there are many cultivators who die of old age trapped in this realm.

The woman wore a suitably fitted double-faced Profound Robe, with spring-like eyebrows and eyes. Her demeanor carried a hint of the enticing charm of a young married woman yet unsatisfied. She might not be exceedingly beautiful, but she was by no means plain, and along with her alluring aura, any mortal man who saw her would likely be easily swayed and distracted.

The woman smiled as she looked at the approaching people.

She was Wang Susu.

The elder was also somewhat familiar; Song Yan recalled he was an "official disciple" named Kang Defu who had "passed the test" earlier than Wang Susu.

Gaining the ability to cultivate Profound in old age, who knows if it’s lucky or unfortunate.

"Come, circulate your Profound Qi. If you can manage even a wisp, you pass," Zhang Senior Brother said directly, "Who will go first?"

Although Qi Yao was a woman, she stepped forward boldly and said, "I’ll go."

After speaking, she stretched out her hand.

Zhang Senior Brother, as if checking a pulse, placed his fingers on the back of her hand, closed his eyes briefly, then nodded with them open again, saying kindly, "Junior Sister Qi, step behind me."

Wang Susu and Kang Defu also smiled at Qi Yao, both offering congratulations.

Qi Yao swept a glance at Wang Susu’s eyes, as if they said, "What are you pretending, chaste female knight? Didn’t you siphon off Profound Qi from men through those Yin-Yang techniques? Were you a chaste female knight when you extracted Profound Qi?"

Qi Yao’s face turned frosty, extremely cold.

Wang Susu rolled her eyes but didn’t mind, simply wore a fox-like smile as her gaze shifted to the second person being tested, Song Yan.

"Junior Brother Song, not bad. Your wisp of Profound Qi is quite pure, which means your bones may not be perfect, but your talent is definitely sound." Zhang Senior Brother, having finished assessing Song Yan, showed a slight smile and curiously asked, "Could the Strengthening Ginseng Pill given to the Furnace have this effect?"

Song Yan replied, "Junior Brother simply couldn’t bear to see that woman die, so while taking from her, I also supplemented her, without thinking too much about it."

Successfully passing the test, he felt quite pleased.

It was just that the test wasn’t nearly as difficult as he imagined.

One only needed to guide the Profound Qi within to the arm to pass directly, no need to hide it so deeply...

Zhang Senior Brother was momentarily stunned. Being a disciple of the Demon Sect, his actions were quite indifferent and ruthless, but everyone, no matter how indifferent and ruthless, wished the best for those around them.

He nodded, his impression of Song Yan improved slightly.

Wang Susu’s initially smiling eyes gradually showed an expression of disbelief. She stared at Song Yan, who had passed the test, feeling it impossible, but quickly composed herself and laughed, "I thought all grudges with Junior Brother Song were ended, never expected we had good fortune instead."

She was reminding Song Yan that despite past conflicts, everything had ended on that day.

Song Yan nodded; he had reached the second layer of Refining Profound, why would he care anymore?

Qi Yao was genuinely shocked and stammered, "You... you passed?"

"I passed."

Song Yan responded and then stood by the column at the side of the stone pavilion.

Qi Yao looked around, bypassed Wang Susu, and stood right next to Song Yan.

Compared to those like Wang Susu and Kang Defu, who relied on taking others’ lifespans to cultivate, she felt more favorable towards Song Yan.

Just then, Zhang Senior Brother spoke.

"Xu Changjun, go back. Your cultivation isn’t enough, and you’re likely to never encounter the Profound Dao in this lifetime."

The handsome, tall man seemed unfazed, only pretending to be slightly saddened and bowed, saying, "Thank you, Master Zhang. Then I’ll return to the Tannery."

Zhang Senior Brother ignored him.

Just a servant.

What’s there to care about?

Zhang Senior Brother looked at Song Yan and Qi Yao, saying, "Currently, my Tannery lacks staff. You came from the Tannery as servants, so remain here to cultivate. The Cave Mansion resources that Official Disciples receive won’t be spared from you."

Immediately, he coldly added, "Don’t talk about going to the main peak or other nonsense; such good fortune is not for you."

After glancing at both of them and seeing neither showed discontent, Zhang Senior Brother smiled and said, "Come along, I’ll take you to entry-level, choose a Cave Mansion, and enjoy... certain benefits only Official Disciples can have."

After saying this, his eyes flashed with an odd color and he smiled playfully, "You chose a good time for entry-level; the benefits are truly good, come... let me show you."

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