This Sword Cultivator is Somewhat Dependable

Lu Qingshan smiled faintly, and said slowly, "The three main ingredients of the strong corpse liquid have coincidentally seen a surge in demand over these past twenty years.

Interestingly, the strong corpse liquid is an auxiliary spiritual liquid used in the refinement of corpse puppets.

At the same time, Dantai Tower Master, you have coincidentally seized a corpse puppet from an Underworld Cultivator.

A single coincidence can happen to anyone, and two is still within the realm of normalcy.

But when it happens three times, Dantai Tower Master, do you think there might be some underlying factor at play here?"

Facing Lu Qingshan's question, Dantai Qingrun remained silent for a moment before finally nodding to Lu Qingshan, "I see."

Then, Dantai Qingrun scrutinized Lu Qingshan with an inspecting gaze and said calmly, "Given that you have prepared so thoroughly, it seems you not only predicted my visit and its purpose, but you even guessed that I would come to you."

Lu Qingshan smiled sheepishly and denied, "Not at all, I just prepared well in advance to avoid disappointing the Tower Master if you came for nothing."

Dantai Qingrun chuckled, "Since we're talking about cooperation, there's no need for sweet talk between us, let's just say we each take what we need.

You've given me such crucial information, I wouldn't take advantage of you. So tell me, what do you want this time?"

Lu Qingshan no longer held back and replied honestly, "Tower Master, as you have seen, I have just advanced to Foundation Establishment.

As a Sword Cultivator, after advancing to Foundation Establishment, one needs to start practicing Sword Control Technique and Flying Sword Technique.

Thus, I urgently require the Dharma for Sword Control Technique and Flying Sword Technique.

The techniques available for purchase within the commercial sectors are all very basic, and none too impressive for my taste."

Dantai Tower Master, coming from a Sword Cultivator background, and with the Dantai Family being a lineage of Sword Cultivators, I presume the techniques you could provide must surely far exceed those commonly found."

A flicker of suspicion crossed Dantai Qingrun's mind.

In her heart, she had assumed Lu Qingshan to be a cultivator who had undergone spirit possession.

Such a person, lacking anything might be possible, but not lacking cultivation techniques.

After all, becoming a powerful cultivator means already having a set technique system for cultivating; to cultivate anew, one would simply follow the previous path.

While there might be improvements to be made, how could a powerful cultivator lack fundamental techniques like Sword Control and Flying Sword Secret Technique, and come to ask for them?"

Subconsciously, Dantai Qingrun's suspicion towards Lu Qingshan's identity and background surfaced once again.

...

Without thinking too long, Dantai Qingrun took out two jade slips from her storage ring and threw them to Lu Qingshan.

"The family's inherited Sword Control and Flying Sword techniques are secret and not to be privately shared with outsiders.

Even I dare not break this rule.

These are the Liuyan Sword Control Technique and Flying Sword Technique, and although they cannot compare to our family's secret techniques, these are also exceptional techniques I have gathered over the years, and there is much to learn from them.

I often refer to these two methods when practicing my sword and flying sword skills, to reflect on my own deficiencies," Dantai Qingrun explained softly.

Lu Qingshan received the jade slips, but did not rush to learn the skills.

After storing the jade slips in his storage ring, Lu Qingshan spoke to Dantai Qingrun again, "I would like to ask the Tower Master for something else."

Dantai Qingrun frowned slightly, "Go ahead."

"The Zhenjiang Tower token," Lu Qingshan said with a smile. "Moreover, I would like to be involved in Zhenjiang Tower's upcoming operations."

Dantai Qingrun seemed to have realized something, suddenly understanding everything, and exclaimed, "The moment we met, you returned the Yuanshan Tower Token to me, and I thought you no longer needed it.

Now it seems that from the beginning, you were intent on switching to the Zhenjiang Tower Token.

In that case, it appears that you even anticipated my transfer to Zhenjiang Tower."

Lu Qingshan explained calmly, "It's not hard to guess, after you cleared the Netherworld forces from Yuanshan City with such an accomplishment, a promotion was undeniable.

At that time, you were in the position of Yuanshan Tower Master, and in a county-level Tower where you could rise no further. Where else could you go, if not a transfer to the Prefectural City?"

At this, Lu Qingshan couldn't help but add, "Look, I left Yuanshan City without saying a word.

But wasn't that also out of a desire to scout out Zhenjiang City for the Tower Master Dantai? My intention is clear!"

Already becoming accustomed to Lu Qingshan's temperament, Dantai Qingrun ignored his last sentence and turned to ask, "Are you saying you want to participate in the upcoming operations of Zhenjiang Tower?"

Lu Qingshan nodded, "Yes, and I hope you can place me with the Guards."

The Tower oversees four agencies.

The Prison Warden Office, which manages prison affairs.

The Black Ice Platform, which gathers and organizes intelligence.

The Guards, responsible for capturing, the most dangerous of tasks, but where cultivators have the strongest combat power.

And the Spiritual Supplies Department, dedicated to forging Spiritual Artifacts, Spirit Pills, and other logistics services for the Tower's cultivators.

"Why?" Dantai Qingrun squinted at Lu Qingshan.

Lu Qingshan had previously obtained a Yuanshan Tower Token from her to gain the identity of a member of Yuanshan Tower, but that was it.

He never truly joined the Yuanshan Tower, had no tasks as a member to perform, nor could he enjoy the monthly supplies and benefits of the tower's members.

It was merely obtaining a title.

Yet now, Lu Qingshan was, uncharacteristically, asking to formally join Zhenjiang Tower, which was no wonder Dantai Qingrun felt surprised.

Lu Qingshan smiled and said, "There is no particular reason. I am a man of Tower Master Dantai, naturally following in Tower Master Dantai's steps and vigorously fighting against the Netherworld forces."

Though he said this, Lu Qingshan's actual motive was of course not as such—he simply wanted to join Zhenjiang Tower to fight monsters and gain experience.

Once he joined the Guards, he could team up with other cultivators from the Tower to hunt down Underworld Cultivators.

Wouldn't the experience points soar?

"With my authority, placing you in any of the other three agencies wouldn't be a problem,

but the Guards are different, crowned with the duty of Guarding, they are the most important duty within our Tower.

The tasks undertaken by the Guards are always extremely dangerous, and the rate of sacrifice is very high.

The Guards usually operate in small, highly coordinated teams, each a group that can trust each other implicitly.

Even if a team needs to recruit a new member, the team members themselves carry out the assessment.

Only if they are satisfied can you join their team.

After all, choosing a comrade to fight alongside in life and death is a matter of vital importance. Naturally, they must vet it themselves and not just be assigned arbitrarily by us in the higher-ups.

If your strength is not adequate, even I cannot justifiably place you in the Guards, neither in compassion nor in reason," said Dantai Qingrun, frowning lightly as she explained.