Jiang Zhiqiu looked at the numerous Core Formation techniques within the Scripture Repository, momentarily unsure of which one to choose.

Having reached the Core Formation Stage, it was clear he already possessed a Core Formation technique.

Now that he had joined the Azurecloud Sect, he naturally wanted to select a technique superior to his current one.

However, with so many techniques available, he had no idea which was the best.

After a while of contemplation, he sincerely turned to Zhang Yang, "Senior Brother, do you have any recommendations?"

Zhang Yang glanced at Jiang Zhiqiu and asked, "What type of technique do you need?"

He had basically reviewed all the techniques here.

Before today, Zhang Yang was the only disciple of the Azurecloud Sect and was even recognized by Qingyunzi as the next successor. The entire Azurecloud was his, so what did it matter to look at some techniques?

Jiang Zhiqiu was different.

Not to mention that Jiang Zhiqiu had brought his skills into the sect, having just joined, he didn't have the right to freely peruse the techniques.

Without asking further, Jiang Zhiqiu revealed his background, "When I reached Foundation Establishment, my Dao Seed was of the fire attribute. However, the Core Formation technique I acquired was of the wood attribute. Although I could still cultivate it, it couldn't fully showcase my talent. So, if there's a fire attribute technique, that would be ideal."

Zhang Yang pointed to several jade slips, "These are all fire attribute techniques: there's the Flaming Sun Technique, the Heaven Burning Technique, the Southern Bright Departure Fire Technique... You can choose any of these. It's up to you. By the way, I'm curious, where did you get the technique you're currently cultivating?"

Jiang Zhiqiu hesitated for a moment before saying, "To be honest, Senior Brother, my story is a bit complicated.

When I was young, I encountered a rogue cultivator. Perhaps because my family was well-off and I had some talent, he took me as a disciple and set me on the path of cultivation.

However, my master only acquired the Foundation Establishment technique by chance and didn't have a Core Formation technique.

I obtained my Core Formation technique by taking it from another cultivator."

As he spoke, he chose the Flaming Sun Technique and began reading its contents.

Anything displayed here should be a good technique, so he wasn't picky.

Zhang Yang glanced at Jiang Zhiqiu, "So you're quite the genius!"

He added in his heart, and quite ruthless too. Otherwise, he wouldn't have achieved what he has today. For a rogue cultivator without a master's guidance to figure out Core Tempering on his own is indeed impressive.

Jiang Zhiqiu gave a wry smile and shook his head, "Senior Brother, you're too kind. I'm no genius; someone like you is the real genius. If I'm not mistaken, you're probably only around twenty years old, right? Whereas I'm already over a hundred and thirty.

Moreover, because of the technique-snatching incident, I've made enemies and had to wander far and wide, fearing discovery.

It wasn't until I reached the Azurecloud Market that I found some peace for over twenty years."

Only he knew the hardships he had endured.

Zhang Yang was momentarily stunned. This guy is over a hundred years old... In the past, he would have had to bow to such an elder!

"Let's not dwell on the past. Now that you've joined Azurecloud, you're one of us, and the sect will back you up," Zhang Yang said calmly. "Let's work together to make Azurecloud flourish. Your efforts will be indispensable."

Jiang Zhiqiu quickly responded, "I'm at your service, Senior Brother!"

"The Azurecloud Sect is currently short on people, and the Azurecloud Market needs management. You can cultivate there as well. Once you've chosen your technique, head back to the Azurecloud Market. If you have any cultivation questions, I'll ask the uncles to guide you when they're free."

Although he let Jiang Zhiqiu choose a technique, he wouldn't fully trust him until he proved himself.

The Azurecloud Market needed management, and Jiang Zhiqiu, having managed it for twenty years, was the perfect candidate.

"However, now that you're a sect disciple, you can't manage the Azurecloud Market the way you used to," Zhang Yang said seriously to Jiang Zhiqiu. "The market's income, aside from the fifty percent that goes to the sect, should have thirty percent reinvested into the market's development. The remaining twenty percent will be your compensation."

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Once the sect's disciples improve their cultivation, Azurecloud will also produce alchemical pills, talismans, magical treasures, and so on.

These are all sources of income for the sect!

Jiang Zhiqiu nodded, "I'll follow your arrangements, Senior Brother. If there's nothing else, I'll return to the Azurecloud Market."

After Zhang Yang nodded, Jiang Zhiqiu flew towards the Azurecloud Market.

Watching Jiang Zhiqiu leave, Zhang Yang returned to Lingyun Peak and found Lingyunzi, "Uncle-Master, besides Third, Fifth, and Sixth Uncle-Masters, please invite the other two uncles. While the disciples are building their foundations, let's thoroughly inspect the resources within Azurecloud's territory."

Lingyunzi sent a message, and soon, Bilingzi and Baiyunzi flew over, curiously looking at Zhang Yang, "What do you need us to do?"

Zhang Yang gave them the confidence for reform with ten thousand spirit stones, so they were naturally willing to participate.

Zhang Yang conjured an image of the Azurecloud surroundings, marking a section, and said with a smile, "The other day, Uncle-Master Lingyun and I inspected these areas. Next, we need to thoroughly check the remaining areas.

First, we need to see if anyone is stealing our minerals. If we find any, we must not only confiscate the minerals but also hold them accountable.

The second task is to map out each village's location and mark them. These people will be part of Azurecloud in the future, and we must treat them well.

For now, these are the only tasks. As for the rest, we'll have to wait until the disciples improve their cultivation to take further action."

He had many tasks to accomplish, but they had to be done step by step.

Bilingzi and Baiyunzi didn't say a word, choosing a direction and flying off.

Lingyunzi glanced at Zhang Yang and said, "You stay busy at the sect. I'll handle the resource inspection."

If it were just him, his sword flight would be much faster. Bringing Zhang Yang along would only slow him down.

Zhang Yang hadn't planned on going anyway. He had already set an example, and with the uncles' high cultivation, they weren't afraid of trouble, making them perfect for the resource inspection. After all, until Third Uncle-Master refined the alchemical pills, the others wouldn't make much progress in seclusion.

After Lingyunzi left, Zhang Yang returned to his place and began cultivating with spirit stones.

Though he had successfully formed his Golden Core, it still needed further enhancement.

Only when the Golden Core reached its peak could he enter the realm of Core Tempering.

Three days later, several disciples hurriedly arrived at Zhang Yang's small courtyard, interrupting his cultivation.

Zhang Yang stepped out, looking at the three men and two women before him, and asked, "What's so urgent?"

The five of them eagerly said, "Senior Brother, we've successfully gathered Qi. Is the next step Body Tempering? If so, can we receive herbs from the sect for body refinement?"