e list to become a true inner disciple."

    Understanding the elder's explanation, Qin Yi nodded.

    "Elder, where can I find martial techniques?" Qin Yi asked again. The elder pointed to a crowded area.

    Qin Yi expressed his thanks and headed there.

    The elder resumed his meditation as Qin Yi left, and peace returned.

    Qin Yi carefully navigated through the crowd, reaching a bookshelf labeled with martial techniques.

    Eagerly, he read through the books.

    "Sweeping Leaf Kick" – Wood Attribute, Intermediate Spirit-Level Technique. Easy to master, can create whirlwinds at peak mastery. Requires 50 contribution points.

    "Wing Palm" – Wind Attribute, Advanced Spirit-Level Technique. Difficult to master, creates feather-like palm imprints with the force of a mountain at peak mastery. Requires 150 contribution points.

    "Nine-Returning Fist" – Earth Attribute, Advanced Spirit-Level Technique. Can shatter all attacks with a single punch at peak mastery. Requires 150 contribution points.

    "Why are they all so expensive? I only have 300 contribution points!"

    Numerous technique descriptions and exchange requirements overwhelmed Qin Yi. He continued searching for suitable techniques, losing track of time.

    "I'll take these two!" Qin Yi's voice calmly attracted attention from nearby readers, making him feel awkward. He smiled apologetically.

    Qin Yi carried the books back to the desk, handing them to the black-robed elder. Opening the covers, the elder couldn’t help but comment.

    "Are you sure about these two?" the elder asked. Qin Yi nodded.

    "You're exchanging for the Thunder Attribute’s Advanced Spirit-Level Technique ‘Jade Thunder Fist’ and the Wind Attribute’s Advanced Spirit-Level Technique ‘Floating Cloud Steps,’ requiring 300 contribution points," the elder informed.

    "The Sect Leader promised 300 contribution points as compensation, but I don't know where they are kept." Qin Yi shook his head, unsure.

    "Wait a moment." The elder closed his eyes again.

    After a while, he reopened them.

    "You can take these books." Qin Yi thanked the elder, taking the books and leaving the pavilion.

    "This boy wants to learn 'Jade Thunder Fist,' seems the sect will face some turbulence," the elder sighed, resuming his meditation.

Chapter Twenty-Six: Bloody Battle with Guan Xu, Arrival of the Ice Empress

    Qin Yi walked out of the Library Pavilion with a big smile on his face.

    Just as he stepped out the door, a surge of searing energy rushed toward him.

    "Qin Yi, do you dare fight?" A young man in a red robe approached, asking.

    "Why should I fight you? Who do you think you are?" Qin Yi replied disdainfully, moving past the red-robed youth.

    "Qin Yi, are you a coward?!" The red

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