Because the practice of thunder magic is quite demanding, requiring high levels of both magical power and physical strength, according to the spiritual cultivation system, one must be at least at the Foundation Establishment stage to be qualified to learn it.
Of course, for Xiao Ning, this was child's play.
This also shows that in the movie, although Lin Fengjiao is hailed as an outstanding disciple of the Maoshan Sect, she still did not learn the Thunder Technique, which is very likely due to insufficient cultivation.
In another movie, his senior brother, Shi Jian, the leader of the Maoshan Sect, is skilled in thunder magic. His "Lightning Thunder Fist" is unparalleled in attack, and few in the world can rival him.
His first move unleashed a barrage of divine lightning, exuding an air of superiority.
This shows that the difficulty of spiritual practice in this world is truly remarkable, and the term "the degenerate age" is indeed well-deserved.
According to Taoist scriptures, although the practice of thunder magic is rigorous, once mastered, it has endless wonderful uses for protecting oneself, slaying demons and monsters, punishing evil and eliminating wickedness.
Therefore, Taoist scriptures advise future generations that although thunder magic is wondrous, please use it with caution!
Thunder Technique is the king of orthodox Taoist internal cultivation methods, an unparalleled and miraculous secret technique.
Thunder magic is the foremost divine art of Taoism. After the Celestial Master Lin Lingsu of the Song Dynasty, thunder magic became popular throughout the world and its power shook both inside and outside the realm.
Therefore, once you have mastered this method, remember to use it with caution, otherwise the gods will not bless you and there will be endless troubles.
Those with the right affinity, whether wise or not, will achieve success in seven or twenty-one days, or even forty-nine days.
Thunder magic has no inherent good or evil; it all depends on one's mind. Those who practice it must not harm living beings or damage their virtue.
The most important aspect of cultivating thunder magic is internal refinement, as Master Sa said:
A spark of inspiration is the talisman; mortals waste ink and cinnabar in vain. With undiminished spirit and stable primordial yang, all monsters and demons are swept away.
The true path lies in cultivating one's inner spirit, achieving a state of being without striving for it.
Xiao Ning only glanced at these polite words before turning his attention to the cultivation techniques of thunder magic.
"...The profound origin of heaven and earth, the root of all energies; through vast calamities, I have proven my divine powers; within and beyond the Three Realms, only the Dao is supreme; my body is enveloped in golden light; invisible to the eye, inaudible to the ear; encompassing heaven and earth, nurturing all living beings; reciting this once, my body will be filled with light..."
After a while, he extended a finger, on which a short arc of lightning flickered and crackled.
"Is this the Thunder Magic? It's amazing!"
Xiao Ning smiled slightly, very pleased.
Then, his entire mind was immersed in cultivation.
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The next day, Xiao Ning brought a pile of gifts and went to the Ren residence, which was not far from his home, to pay a visit.
"Nephew Xiao has arrived! Quickly, invite him inside!"
Upon hearing the servant's report, Ren Fa went out to greet him with a beaming smile.
"Uncle Ren, I apologize for the intrusion!"
Xiao Ning bowed respectfully and smiled in response.
After exchanging pleasantries, the two entered the Ren residence.
Upon entering the living room, guests and hosts sat down, and servants served tea.
Xiao Ning took out the gift she had prepared beforehand and placed it on the table.
“I previously purchased a pair of jade lions in Guangdong and Hong Kong, but I’m not quite sure if they’re real or fake. I’m here today hoping that you can help me appraise them, Uncle!”
Ren Fa put down his teacup and looked over, his eyes widening in disbelief. The lion, about a foot tall, was entirely green, clearly made of jade, and its exquisite carving made it incredibly lifelike.
Legend has it that Empress Dowager Cixi once possessed a jade cabbage carved from imperial jade, which was extremely similar to a real cabbage and was priceless!
"Nephew, these lions are carved from the finest jadeite, the same material as that jadeite cabbage. Based on my many years of experience handling jadeite, they should be genuine!"
Ren Fa carefully examined the pair of jade lions, his eyes shining. He played with and admired them for a long time before putting them down and saying to Xiao Ning.
Xiao Ning nodded noncommittally and said, "I don't know much about jade, so why don't I borrow it and give it to you, Uncle?"
As he spoke, he reached out and pushed the jade lion to Ren Fa.
"This treasure is far too precious; it would be an understatement to say it is priceless. Nephew, please put it away quickly. I have done nothing to deserve such a gift, and I would never dare to accept it!"
Ren Fa was startled. Although he was very tempted and thought about it for a long time, he resolutely pushed it away and refused to accept it despite the pain.
"Uncle, what are you saying? It's just a mundane thing. How can it compare to the bond between you and me, uncle and nephew? Besides, once I, Xiao, give it away, there's no reason for me to take it back. Please accept it, Uncle!"
Xiao Ning feigned displeasure and gave a cold snort.
He doesn't feel the slightest bit heartache giving away a pair of modern, high-end handcrafted lions that he bought for 300 yuan. As for whether you, Ren Fa, can tell if they're real or fake, that's none of my business, Xiao Ning.
However, the lions have several talismans carved by Xiao Ning on them, and they also contain a trace of magic power. If any zombies attack the Ren family, they can hold them off for a while, enough to hold out until Xiao Ning arrives.
He did this simply to prevent the young and beautiful Ren Tingting from dying young. It would be such a pity if his arrival caused a butterfly effect, resulting in the little girl being killed by the zombie that Old Master Ren had transformed into.
Xiao Ning would never admit to lust at first sight; he was simply unable to bear seeing beautiful things being ruined and wasted.
"This...isn't that a bit inappropriate?"
Ren Fa was clearly tempted, and unconsciously, his voice of refusal became much softer, but he was too embarrassed to accept it directly.
Xiao Ning persuaded him twice more, and Ren Fa finally couldn't bear to give up such a treasure, so he accepted it.
"Then... Uncle, I'll accept it without hesitation!"