Chen Qing seized the opportunity to ask, "Master, could you impart the rest of the Cultivation Technique to me? I would be eternally grateful."
The Master of the Seven Sufferings heard him out but didn't agree right away, falling silent once more.
A moment later, he raised his eyes to look at Chen Qing. "To have cultivated the first four layers in such a short time… your foundation is deep and your comprehension is excellent, far exceeding my expectations. Imparting the rest of the Cultivation Technique to you is not impossible…"
His tone shifted, growing grave. "…But, I need you to do a few things for me."
Chen Qing cupped his fists. "Master, what must I do for you to teach me the rest of the Technique?"
He knew full well that there was no such thing as a free lunch. The Master of the Seven Sufferings had already been exceedingly generous in teaching him the first four layers; the rest of the Cultivation Technique would surely come with conditions.
