After leaving, the two techniques that Jian Chen had picked up had to be passed to the old man guarding the outer door to record them.

After briefly examining the two Techniques Jian Chen had picked up, the old man glanced at him and asked, “Are you serious about learning both?”

Jian Chen nodded lightly in response.

"I ask you one more time, do you seriously want to learn both?"

Hearing the same question for the second time, Jian Chen's heart was slightly moved not to ask, “Elder, is there something wrong with his second technique?”

“No, but...” The old man hesitated.

Seeing the hesitation, Jian Chen grew even more curious, and asked again.

“Esteemed elder, disciple Jian Chen is one who does not know the heights of heaven and earth. If possible, this disciple would like to ask Elder for advice.”

These polite words made the old man smile slightly, and explained, "Before that, you better call me Elder Ming."

"Disciple is honored to know Elder Ming's name."

"Hahaha... Young man, you are very interesting."

Elder Ming seemed to like Jian Chen's attitude, and smilingly showed the two books to Jian Chen.

“Young man, this Wind Footstep Technique is a mid-tier Warrior technique, which can only be learned by those with mid to late Qi training.”

"With your current cultivation level, are you sure you can learn it."

Even if it wasn't explained by Elder Ming, Jian Chen already knew about it. But he was sure in his heart, and nodded seriously.

"Student sure. because difficult things will certainly produce better things.”

If it wasn't Jian Chen giving him such an answer, Elder Ming would definitely say that the young man was someone who didn't know the heights of the heavens.

But when Jian Chen said this, Elder Ming saw a seriousness, and a firm determination to become stronger from his eyes. No matter what the risk, this young man doesn't seem to be afraid of anything, even if the sky falls.

This courage and determination made Elder Ming agree in his heart, but he said nothing, and demonstrated the second Technique.

“And secondly, it is the most difficult Technique to master, even by someone with a Ling Qi cultivation level.”

“This Cold Wind Sword Technique is also not of the ordinary Warrior level.”

"I can't explain much more. I'm just saying, in all the years this Sect has existed until now, there have only been two people who have been able to study it."

"If I were you, I would choose another technique and look for something else."

"Yes, don't worry, you can choose any Technique you want with unlimited time."

Finished explaining, Elder Ming smiled slightly, and looked at Jian Chen's face with temptation evident in his eyes.

Unfortunately, after hearing the explanation and story, Elder Ming did not see the slightest doubt in Jian Chen's eyes. But the determination in Jian Chen's eyes grew even stronger to learn this Technique.

“Elder Ming, since one has already succeeded, how difficult it is still isn't impossible. Who knows if that third person is in front of the elder right now?"

Hearing that, Elder Ming's eyes narrowed slightly, he stared at Jian Chen for quite a while before saying again.

"Young man, it's not that I'm underestimating you, but there are already hundreds of geniuses and over in this Sect who arrogantly tried to learn this Technique, but in the end… you know?"

Jian Chen still smiled, and calmly explained, “True genius isn't measured by how well you can learn difficult Techniques. True genius is how hard you try to learn it even though it's impossible.”

"Isn't that right, Elder?"

"Ha ha ha..." Jian Chen's words made Elder Ming both surprised and laugh.

But he said no more, and passed the two Techniques to Jian Chen.

"Your time is 30 days. Whether you can learn it or not, when the time comes, you must return it immediately."

Jian Chen nodded in understanding, and after taking the book and saying thanks, he quickly left.

As Jian Chen walked, Elder Ming always looked at him from behind. It was only when Jian Chen's image disappeared that the old man recalled Jian Chen's words several times.

"Genius..a true genius is someone who never gives up and always tries to keep growing...."

"Hehehe... Interesting."

Back to Jian Chen. After leaving the secret hall, he did not return to his residence immediately.

For now, practicing was the best option, but Jian Chen suddenly remembered, that he had nothing in his body. The previous spiritual stones had also been used up.

Other than spiritual stones, Jian Chen also didn't have a Sword to practice his chosen Technique with.

So, rather than turning back Jian Chen decided to go the other way, that was the Hall of Missions, where missions from the Sect were given out to disciples in exchange for spiritual stones.

In the past, Jian Chen couldn't go there, because just like other places in the Sect, the disciples who were allowed to go to the places the Sect had provided were at minimum those with Qi Training. Even then, it could only accept missions that had been displayed outside the Hall.

When he got there, Jian Chen also needed to be checked for his strength level and given a mission according to his strength.

However, when Jian Chen saw the mission in hand, it made him feel helpless.

The low level missions given were only a few light missions such as clearing a place in the Sect, or carrying things that needed to be moved. Of course the pay is also very small.

For Jian Chen who was in need of a lot of money for a breakthrough, and a Sword, it was quite useless.

Not feeling like doing those useless things, Jian Chen dared to ask the examination disciple in front of him.

“This brother, are there no other missionsthe greater the reward?"

The disciple wearing blue clothes, who was an outer disciple, looked Jian Chen up and down before opening his mouth.

"Friend, I see that you are an experimental disciple. It is indeed good to be in Qi training."

"However, I who as an outer disciple do not want to take on dangerous missions, and prefer being a guard with some small rewards."

Seeing that the outer disciple in front of him liked to talk, Jian Chen smiled slightly, and said, “It is indeed good as a precaution, but you know Brother, I am in dire need of money.”

"As a preliminary meeting, can you come up with some better missions?"

"No,"

The disciple immediately refused, but soon added, "If you want to find something better, try going inside."

"That Brother, can't you go inside if you're at low level Qi training?"

"Who said that? everyone with Qi training and above is free to enter inside. It's just that, because many low-level disciples have little guts, they don't dare to go in and choose the missions inside."

"Ooh... So that's it." Jian Chen muttered with an understanding look.

"That's how it is." the disciple nodded, "If you wish to enter, you are free to enter, but this may be our last meeting."

Jian Chen smiled at the disciple in front of him.

"Brother, my name is Jian Chen. How about you."

"Hey, why give a name to someone who is going to die soon? isn't that free?"

“Hehehe, what if I could come back alive?”

"That's nearly impossible with your current cultivation. Interesting though, if you make it back alive, I'll give you 100 spiritual stones."

"Agree!" Jian Chen immediately shook the hand of the young man in front of him, and smiled knowingly.