"This..." Chu Ming hesitated.
He knew that Lao Han was thinking about him. At the age of thirty-eight, he still had no hope of building a foundation at the third level of Qi training.
The first three levels are the best to practice, and the later ones will only get harder and harder.
Lao Han broke through the third level of Qi training at the age of forty-one, and was already sixty-nine when he broke through the fourth level of Qi training.
Now in his eighties, the fifth level of Qi training is still far away.
Lao Han once believed that man can conquer nature, and no matter how poor his talent is, as long as he works hard, he will be rewarded.
But as I get older, I gradually realize the reality.
Some things cannot be achieved without hard work.
It's a pity that I understood it too late. After so many years of cultivating, I still couldn't find a Taoist companion to carry on the family lineage.
Even if I want to look for it now, I can't find the right one.
Of course, mortal women can be found at will, but for monks, finding a Taoist companion with spiritual roots is the best choice.
Children born in this way will most likely also have spiritual roots.
Lao Han was afraid that Chu Ming would follow his old path, so he wanted Chu Ming to find a Taoist companion to start a family while he was still young.
However, he didn't know Chu Ming's current situation.
He said bitterly that there was no hope of building a foundation, and in his heart he began to think about how to develop after forming the core.
Chu Ming just wants to develop silently for a while now, and he is not going to consider the Taoist companion's words yet.
It's good to have a Taoist companion, who can add a touch of fun to ordinary life. By practicing his Bliss Room technique, you may be able to unlock some useful entries.
But now he has so many secrets, and he still has to enter the space to practice every day.
If he were to be exposed by a talkative woman, although his life would not be in danger, his life in the future would not be as carefree and comfortable as it is now.
And he has relatively high requirements for Taoist companions. It doesn't matter whether they have spiritual talent or the like, but their appearance must be excellent.
At least it can't be much worse than Jiang Zhilan and the inner sect female swordsman, right?
What Lao Han introduced to him might not be able to meet such requirements.
Seeing his hesitation, Lao Han quickly persuaded him earnestly: "A Ming, I am a person who has been here before. Please listen to my advice."
"No matter how much we practice, we will never be able to build a foundation."
"You may still have fantasies in your heart, but I advise you to recognize the reality."
"While you are young now, hurry up and find a suitable Taoist companion."
"If you delay for a few more years, I'm afraid you will end up like me, and it will be too late to regret."
Chu Ming waved his hand, "Old Han, I know you are thinking about me."
"However, I have recently learned a lot about practicing the Five Elements Technique, and I even feel confident that I will become proficient in it."
"The fourth level of Qi training is almost stable, so I still want to work harder and don't plan to find a Taoist partner for the time being."
Lao Han felt surprised and quickly asked: "Really, are you sure about the fourth level of Qi training?"
Chu Ming nodded, "It should be possible. Old Han Qian, don't worry, I still know myself."
"If there is no chance, I will not practice hard for half my life like you. I would rather exchange the spiritual stones for gold and live the rest of my life in the secular world."
After hearing this, Old Han lowered his head and thought for a moment, then took out a bag of spirit stones from his storage bag and threw it to Chu Ming.
Chu Ming took the spirit stone and was a little surprised. He weighed it and found that there were at least a hundred spirit stones in it.
These spiritual stones are not a small amount even for Lao Han, the deacon of the outer farmhouse.
He asked in confusion: "Old Han, what does this mean?"
Old Han said: "Go and buy some elixirs so that you can break through the fourth level of Qi training as soon as possible."
Chu Ming was still a little confused, so Lao Han continued to explain: "Listen to me, actually I have something to ask you."
"The junior sister I plan to introduce to you is a descendant of an old friend of mine. That old friend took good care of me when I was young."
"And his descendant also has five-color mixed spiritual roots. He has joined the sect for two years and has not shown any talent. He has only recently reached the first level of Qi training."
"I actually plan to leave the sect before next spring and live in the secular world."
"It's just that I'm worried that my old friend won't have anyone to take care of her in the future and will be bullied in the sect, so I'll find her an in-law."
"Among the people I know, you are the one with good character and relatively respectable strength."
"That's good for you too. Apart from her lack of talent in cultivation, that girl is pretty good in other aspects. You won't suffer any loss if she becomes your wife."
"But since you don't want to find a Taoist companion for the time being, I have to ask you to help take care of her after I leave."
"And you said that you are sure to advance to the fourth level of Qi training, then I will help you with some spiritual stones."
After listening to Lao Han's explanation, Chu Ming understood immediately.
He waved his hand and smiled, "Hey, Old Han, with our friendship, you can just ask for this kind of small favor. Why do you need to give me the spirit stone?"
Old Han smiled and shook his head, "You are more powerful and can help me take care of her better."
"Besides, I don't have much use for the spiritual stone now. I have enough money to go to the secular world, so I might as well leave the spiritual stone to you."
After listening to Lao Han's explanation, Chu Ming thought that he might as well accept the spirit stone.
Although he is not short of spiritual stones now, if his realm progresses too fast, it will easily make others suspicious.
After all, even if you have enough understanding of the skills, you won't be able to reach the state that quickly without the aid of elixirs.
With the spiritual stone presented by Lao Han as a cover, it would look more reasonable.
"Okay, then I'll accept it. Don't worry, I won't waste your spiritual stones."
"But Old Han, do you really plan to leave the sect?"
Old Han smiled bitterly and nodded, "Oh, I have been practicing for a lifetime, but in the end it was all in vain."
"It is better to go to the secular world and enjoy it. This life will not be in vain."
"Although I can become a deacon if I stay in the sect, what does that mean to me?"
Chu Ming sighed after hearing this. This is indeed the wisest choice for Lao Han at present.
He didn't have much ability to help Lao Han now, so he didn't say anything to persuade him to stay.
Maybe when I become stronger, I can help Old Han.
Old Han then threw the snakeskin bag to Chu Ming and said with a smile: "I will lend you this for now. When you reach the fourth level of Qi training, I will give this to you."
Chu Ming did not refuse. This thing was of some use to him.
When he usually goes to Fangshi, he always has to do some cover because he is worried about being discovered that he has stored magic weapons.
Now with this snakeskin bag, you don't have to worry about it.
Later, Lao Han made an agreement with him that when he came to collect spiritual rice this month, he would bring the junior sister to see him.
After bidding farewell to Lao Han, Chu Ming returned to the space and continued eating.
Then the subsequent training began.
His fire-breathing and cleaning skills had extraordinary breakthroughs, and it was just today.
