What are the shortcomings that can be exchanged for a better outcome? I'm lacking everything!

Chapter 40 Primordial Battle Body, Mental Mutation

Upon seeing Elder Zhou, Bu Che hurriedly climbed up from the human-shaped porcelain statue formed from the evil thoughts of ghosts and gods.

They couldn't even bother to study the anomalies in their minds.

He clasped his hands in a respectful bow to Old Zhou.

"Reporting back to Master, I have indeed achieved minor success in Qi and Blood Cultivation yesterday."

Bu Che did not hide it, because at this moment the surging blood and heat in his body had already been fully exposed.

Moreover, because he was focused on dealing with the evil thoughts of ghosts and gods, he did not notice the situation around him. Perhaps... Old Zhou had arrived long ago and may have seen him reach the Lesser Completion stage of his battle fist and hammer technique!

However, since Old Zhou didn't ask, Bu Che didn't intend to admit it either.

"Seven days, seven days to achieve minor success..."

Old Zhou's gaze fell on Bu Che, who was bowing respectfully with his hands clasped. Bu Che's body was surging with nascent Qi and blood, radiating heat. Beneath his skin, wisps of energy flowed from the bulging veins...

Without a doubt, Xue Family Qi and Blood Technique has indeed achieved minor success!

In just seven days, he cultivated the Xue Family Qi and Blood Technique to a minor level, gaining the ability to break through the barrier to master the internal energy!

This is enough to show that Bu Che has a great talent in Qi and Blood Gong.

Looking at all the apprentices in the various workshops of the Xue family's folk porcelain kilns, they were among the best.

Although she can't compare to Tang Sang, who possesses the Seven Elements Martial Arts foundation, she's still quite good.

Moreover, Bu Che's diligence and hard work are evident to the naked eye.

"In these seven days... have you taken any porcelain medicines other than Boiling Blood Porcelain Powder and Porcelain Pills?" Old Zhou asked in a deep voice, as if he had thought of something.

Upon hearing this, Bu Che did not hide anything and respectfully said, "Last night... Steward Liu asked me about the time of my tribulation of evil thoughts and told me not to undergo the tribulation in the apprentice courtyard today. I agreed, and he gave me a sip of gourd wine."

"I see, that makes sense now." Old Zhou's brows relaxed, but a hint of regret and disappointment flashed in his eyes.

As the owner of the Broken Porcelain Workshop, he naturally knew about the gourd of wine that Manager Liu had.

"That wine... is indeed very good. One sip is equivalent to taking three or four Boiling Blood Porcelain Pills in one go, which have no burden on the body."

"In addition, your spirit is stronger than that of ordinary people, so it's normal that you broke through the barrier of the Xue family's Qi and Blood Technique."

Old Zhou nodded, the disappointment in his eyes quickly disappearing, replaced by a sense of relief.

At least, Bu Che is a very good prospect.

While not as capable as Tang Sang, he has now overcome the tribulation of the ninth-grade evil thoughts, so becoming his disciple is no problem. Perhaps in the future, there is a one in ten chance... of becoming a graded porcelain refiner.

However, now that Tang Sang has appeared, Old Zhou plans to devote most of his resources to her.

Even for direct disciples like Kong Ci and Lin Qiuyue, some resources had to be cut.

Therefore, as for Bu Che... he will have to make do for the time being.

Once Tang Sang becomes a formal porcelain refiner and earns back a large amount of resources, these disciples... will also be able to share in the benefits.

Unfortunately, Bu Che was ultimately only a tenth-level martial arts talent. Although he might be stronger in spirit, in martial arts cultivation, talent is the only true measure.

"Good. Now that you have survived the tribulation of evil thoughts and are out of danger, you can focus on consolidating your energy and blood. Don't be impatient for quick results."

"The medicinal properties of that gourd wine are extremely potent, and with your aptitude, you can hardly fully refine it. Most of its medicinal properties are hidden within your body; you should have sensed the internal energy by now, right?"

"Use strong energy to temper the skin and tendons, and refine the medicinal properties."

"We must not neglect the fighting body and fist techniques. If we achieve some initial success and reach the peak of the Boiling Blood Gate as soon as possible, we will be qualified to attempt to break through to the next level."

"When the time comes, you can go to the storeroom to find your Senior Sister Qiuya and get a dose of 'Transforming Strength Powder' to break through to the Core Formation stage."

Old Zhou said with a smile.

"Your physical constitution is a bit weak, but with the help of the Huajin Porcelain Powder, your chances of breaking through are still very high."

Upon hearing this, Bu Che's face immediately lit up with joy.

"Thank you, Master!"

Old Master Zhou was quite appreciative and satisfied with Bu Che's performance in successfully overcoming his tribulation today. He reached out and patted Bu Che on the shoulder.

"You're quite robust; it seems you haven't neglected your fighting skills. Even if your physical constitution is weak, there's still a chance."

"The 'Tianmu Porcelain Refining Grand Examination' will be held in two months. You can participate to experience the atmosphere and gain experience."

"You probably have no hope this time, but if you can break through the Fusion Barrier before the next one begins, you might be able to give it a try."

"Those with the best innate talent have only a sliver of hope if they can break through the barrier of spiritual connection."

Old Zhou gave Bu Che some encouragement.

Then, he took a booklet out of his pocket.

"This is the 'Primordial Battle Hammer' that I have been cultivating. It is an eighth-grade martial art. Now that you have overcome the tribulation of evil thoughts, I will pass it on to you."

"Old Zhou said."

Bu Che hurriedly and respectfully accepted it. He had finally obtained the Hunyuan Battle Hammer that he had been longing for, and his heart was filled with excitement.

"I just passed on my 'Refining Spirit Method' to Asang through the method of bestowing spirit, so I can't teach it to you for the time being... I will bestow spirit upon you after your cultivation reaches the 'Inner Strengthening Barrier'."

Upon hearing this, Bu Che felt a pang of regret and disappointment.

Clearly, Old Zhou felt that the possibility of him becoming a porcelain master was too low, and he didn't think he could perform well in this year's Tianmu Porcelain Master Examination.

Therefore, there was no rush to teach him the method of refining the spirit.

But the Divine Refining Technique... is the foundation of becoming a porcelain refiner!

Old Zhou seemed to understand Bu Che's thoughts and smiled gently: "Don't rush. Your aptitude is poor, so take it slow. Starting tomorrow, you can stay in the inner courtyard. I will explain some things about the porcelain-making exam."

Upon hearing this, Bu Che suppressed his emotions, clasped his hands in a fist and bowed, saying, "Thank you, Master."

"Alright, go ahead. Don't break the porcelain today. Go back and rest well, feel the flow of energy in your meridians, and consolidate your minor Qi and blood."

"Old Zhou said."

"I dealt with that 'fake living porcelain' on the ground for you. It's a pity you smashed its head, ruining its appearance. However, the broken pieces can still be exchanged for fifty silver coins. I'll give them to you after I've dealt with it."

Fake porcelain?

Upon hearing this, Bu Che's heart stirred slightly, and he couldn't help but think of the white energy that had been absorbed by the Baque Sword.

Neither Lin Qiuyue nor Old Zhou should have seen the white aura...

"Living porcelain is skilled in telekinesis, and its porcelain body is formed from the corpse of a fallen ghost or god. Fake living porcelain, on the other hand, only has the thoughts of a real ghost or god, but its porcelain body is fake... Its threat and strength cannot be compared with that of a real ghost or god living porcelain."

"However, complete fake porcelain pieces are also quite valuable."

Old Zhou explained the concept of fake porcelain to Bu Che.

Upon hearing this, Bu Che naturally wouldn't ask for the right to handle the fake porcelain; he understood this much.

Without lingering in the Broken Porcelain Courtyard, Bu Che bid farewell and turned to leave.

Old Zhou stood with his hands behind his back, watching Bu Che's receding figure, as if he could see Bu Che's ease and freedom after resolving the tribulation of evil thoughts from ghosts and gods.

"Master, you're being a little biased."

Lin Qiuyue said softly.

Old Zhou closed his eyes, then opened them and sighed softly.

"Alright, Qiuya, go to the storeroom and get a bottle of 'Bone Refining Porcelain Pills' to send to him. The Bone Refining Porcelain Pills can strengthen bones and muscles, and help him advance the cultivation progress of the Primordial Battle Hammer more quickly..."

"One Bone Porcelain Pill costs forty Silver Peace Pills, and there are five pills in one bottle, which is two hundred Silver Peace Pills..."

"I haven't been to the 'Ghost and God Kiln' for a long time. Income has decreased. I have to support a large group of people at the Broken Porcelain Workshop. Now, with the addition of nurturing Tang Sang, a genius with seven-elemental talent, I am really struggling to make ends meet."

"Two hundred silver coins is not a small amount, at least not for Bu Che."

Old Zhou said, his back hunched, and turned to leave, entering the inner courtyard.

Lin Qiuyue's eyes gleamed slightly. She clasped her hands in a respectful bow and watched Old Zhou leave.

Then, Lin Qiuyue looked at the fake living porcelain with its head shattered on the ground.

It's okay if you don't look at it, but once you do, your head will spin.

This fake porcelain looks so much like her!

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As dawn broke and the heavy snow cleared, the snow-laden, leaden clouds that had obscured the sky for days seemed to have dissipated.

The fiery red sunrise stretched from the horizon like a raging fire, illuminating the vast sky!

Bu Che left the Broken Porcelain Workshop and went to a newly opened restaurant, where he generously ordered three catties of beef and a catty of Shaoxing wine.

While indulging in a delicious meal, one begins to perceive the strange phenomena in their mind.

A white aura swirled around the ancient, cracked, porcelain-shaped sword.

The white aura seemed to inhale and exhale like a breath, being drawn in and exhaled by the broken sword...

Inhale and exhale again.

Just as Bu Che's spirits stirred and he was about to investigate...

The white stream of energy, exhaled by the broken sword, shot out like an arrow.

In an instant, it plunged into Bu Che's inner vision.

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