Pure body technique style? No wonder.

Though I wasn’t on guard just now, the Cultivator’s punch was still quite fierce. However, Cultivators seem to be all about close combat. When encountering regular cultivators, they might simply kite them, so it shouldn’t be much of a problem. Therefore, assassinations might be a bit more effective? Sneak up silently, then grab the enemy’s head; the efficiency should be quite strong. Thinking of this, Yuchi continued to ask, "So she’s waiting to acknowledge a master now?"

The Spiritual Painting Avatar probably needs nurturing, which likely requires money.

If there’s no acknowledgement of a master, many people can’t fully commit to taking care of her, because nurturing a Spiritual Painting Avatar probably consumes money considerably. If someone genuinely goes all out to nurture a Spiritual Painting Avatar, and the ancestor ends up not recognizing them, there won’t be enough time to return it.

Qi Baiyu understood what Yuchi was worried about. She smiled and said, "Yes, this is the price to pay after a Spiritual Painting Avatar is reborn. Of course, calling it a price might be a bit severe, but Spiritual Painting Avatars must keep their promises. Once they choose the person to follow, unless that person passes away, they cannot have any thoughts that go against that person’s will; this is a rule engraved within their bodies."

"Also, the term ’acknowledge master’ isn’t quite accurate. In the Fifth State, the whole process is referred to as ’mentoring,’ where cultivators bring them home and teach them. If the mentoring is successful, then the Spiritual Painting Avatar becomes a fully trustworthy presence; at least they will never betray their master, no matter what."

Ah, it’s mentoring.

Indeed, since Spiritual Painting Avatars are actually living beings, the idea of calling someone a master seems odd, as if they were playing some special game. And judging by the term mentoring, it probably doesn’t involve any kind of blood-dripping acknowledgment, because they have their own independent thoughts.

It’s like... Yuchi couldn’t possibly be foolish enough to run to the street and drip his fingertip blood on a courtesan’s face, then tell her, "I’m your master." Although on the surface, that might actually succeed, yet that success isn’t the same kind we’re talking about here. When it comes to Spiritual Painting Avatars, it shouldn’t work.

So, there should be a particular method for mentoring?

Yuchi nodded, showing further curiosity about the Spiritual Painting Avatar, and while observing Qi Baiyu, he proactively asked, "I wonder how to mentor such a little creature? This little one looks quite rebellious, I’m afraid standard Transcendence Scripture would be useless."

Transcendence Scripture... Haha, the two women were amused by Yuchi’s words, laughing heartily.

Then Qi Hongyu helped introduce her sister:

"Hongyu responds to your question, sir, first of all, there’s no need to recite scriptures nor perform any blood recognition acts. After all, Spiritual Painting Avatars are ultimately a unique form of life; they have their own thoughts, not swayed by material existence."

"Under these circumstances, just treat her as a different kind of child."

"On a daily basis, you only need to take good care of her. Chat with her when you can, teach her to speak, just like nurturing a relationship. If she feels you are entirely trustworthy, then they will choose to rely on you completely, and even help you wholeheartedly."

"As for the whole mentoring process, I don’t think you need to rush, sir."

"Spiritual Painting Avatars are inherently proud, being spirits of heaven and earth, after all. It’s essential to gradually win them over with warmth. Once she allows you to enter her painting realm, it indicates she’s invited you into her world, opening her heart to you completely."

As she spoke,

Hongyu retrieved a book from her Storage Ring, offering it to Yuchi. She said, "Everything you need to know is detailed in this book, totaling 120,000 words. If you have time, you can read through it to understand the basics of Spiritual Painting Avatars."

120,000 words of instructions?

Who reads instructions like this? But considering Spiritual Painting Avatars are special beings, maybe I should check it while traveling and create a summary. Otherwise, if I spew all 120,000 words, people might think I’m dragging the plot.

The plot is already quite diluted. The crew might find out and dock my pay.

Reflecting on this, Yuchi became puzzled: "So, if Spiritual Painting Avatars are so exceptional, why don’t you choose to nurture one?"

The two women exchanged a smile, not responding immediately to Yuchi’s question.

Yuchi hesitated for a while, pondering alone whether there was a problem with his question.

Seeing the girls remain silent, could there be characteristics of the Spiritual Painting Avatars he doesn’t know about, or is it like legendary golden weapons, only acknowledging their masters once found? Could it be that I’m the legendary chosen one?