Transmigrated into a Grandpa, Embracing the Laid-Back Life

Chapter 188: Setting the Foundation for the Path Ahead

Elder Ma waved his hand, put away the Mirror of Heaven Appraisal, and sat back down on the meditation cushion, a touch more gratification now evident in his expression.

"Pointing this out was not to blame you. It was to illuminate the path you must walk from now on."

He looked at Su Ming, his tone becoming unprecedentedly grave, even carrying a trace of a sense of entrustment.

"Su Ming, do you know, this old man's entire life, his aptitude has been mediocre, and reaching the Golden Core realm was his limit. Yet within this Cloud Hidden Sect, even those lofty Peak Masters, when they see this old man, must respectfully address me as 'Junior Brother Ma.' Do you know why?"

Su Ming shook his head. "This disciple does not know."

"Because this old man's greatest contribution in his life is not his own cultivation, but these eyes." Elder Ma pointed at his own eyes. "This old man is good at recognizing people, and even better at employing them."

He stood up, walked to the window, and pointed at the faintly discernible main peaks in the sea of clouds in the distance.

"One hundred and seventy years ago, I brought back from a noisy mortal market a ragged, stubborn child who was obsessed with watching the trails of ants moving on the ground. Everyone else thought he was an idiot, but this old man saw he possessed a natural heart for formations. His Daoist title is Xuanheng, and he is the current Peak Master of Formation Peak."

Su Ming's heart shook violently. The Peak Master of Formation Peak? Luo Feng's master?

"Ninety years ago, during the sect's grand selection. A youth whose parents were both mortals, with a patchwork, chaotic spirit root, was rejected at the gate. He knelt before the mountain gate for three days and three nights. This old man overrode all objections and sponsored him to go train in the bitter, freezing lands of the far north. His Daoist title is Lingyun. He is now the Chief Seat of the Discipline Hall, at the early Spirit Transformation stage, overseeing the sect's laws and punishments, impartial and incorruptible."Elder Ma's voice was not loud, but it struck like metal hitting stone, each word hammering against Su Ming's heart.

He turned around and looked at Su Ming, his eyes blazing as if gazing upon a rare treasure.

"They have both become the towering pillars of the sect. And today, I see you."

Su Ming instinctively wanted to utter some modest words, but Elder Ma raised a hand to stop him.

"Do not belittle yourself. Your Dao foundation is damaged, that is the will of heaven, beyond mortal power to change. But everything you have done these past few months in the Repair Hall, this old man has seen it all."

"Your understanding of the sect's 'system,' your ability to unravel complex matters, to simplify the intricate, your 'capability' to establish order from the minute details, to transform decay into wonder..."

a great bell: "Its value is absolutely

of yours, if it can be implemented across the entire sect, can make

of longevity! This is the true 'pillar of

of hot blood rush straight to his head, his breathing even becoming

Elder Ma... giving me empty promises?" Su Ming murmured in

value of 'productive forces.' In this cultivation world where

from speaking, breathing lightly a few times, his previously straight

slip and a token that was neither metal nor wood from his robes and solemnly

of his authority to fight for a 'special approval' for

Establishment stage cultivation method. The reason given is that you need a new method to stabilize your cultivation, in order to better manage the Repair Hall,

hands trembled

Foundation Establishment

of! Typically, one could only obtain it after performing great meritorious service, or reaching the peak of Qi Refining and passing layer upon layer

the third floor and find a method called the 'Like Water Art.' While this method is not the foremost in offense, its strengths lie in its enduring, mellow nature and exceptional compatibility. It is most suitable for your water and wood mutually generating constitution, and best matches your 'moistening things silently and

rest, it depends on your fortune. But remember, do not aim too

token and jade slip with both hands, feeling their weight, heavier

up to the

him, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes. There was gratification, worry, and also a

"Go."

exhausted all his mental energy, and turned back around to face the lonely

you built it with your own hands. From now on, no matter the storms, you must protect it well. As long as it exists, you will

the External Affairs Hall will be temporarily managed by Steward Liu. If you encounter

lowered, as if

go to Formation Peak to seek out Xuanheng. Just say... it's that old man who took him to watch the ants moving, asking him to repay a

at that

was a true life-saving

final escape route Elder Ma had paved for him, using a