"There's one more thing, Chu Feng. Take this back with you."
The Chief handed a jade bottle to Chu Feng.
"Chief, what is this?"
Chu Feng took the jade bottle and opened it, finding a black liquid inside.
It was slightly foul-smelling and somewhat viscous.
It didn't look like anything good — more like poison.
But Chu Feng could tell that this was actually a tempering substance, used for refining the body.
However, what effects the tempering would produce, Chu Feng couldn't determine.
"In three days, there will be the New Disciples' Tempering Baptism."
"Use this to temper your body first. After three days, when you undergo the Tempering Baptism, it will be of some help to you," the Chief said.
"The New Disciples' Tempering Baptism? What kind of baptism is that?"
Since entering the Crouching Dragon Martial Sect, Chu Feng had learned about some things.
The disciples of the Northern Mysterious Hall would tell him anything related to him.
But this so-called New Disciples' Tempering Baptism, Chu Feng had never heard of, which was why he was curious.
"The place for this Tempering Baptism is called the Black Water Six-Finger Pool."
"It's also a cultivation array personally arranged by the Founding Ancestor."
"Speaking of this array, I should also mention the heaven and earth energy within the Crouching Dragon Martial Sect."
"Actually, the heaven and earth energy within the Crouching Dragon Martial Sect is far stronger than that of the outside world, and it's easier to absorb and refine."
"But Chu Feng, you probably can't feel it, because you haven't yet undergone tempering and baptism."
"Only after undergoing tempering and baptism can you fully merge with the Crouching Dragon Martial Sect and sense those special heaven and earth energies within."
"And the place for tempering is precisely this Black Water Six-Finger Pool."
"However, the Black Water Six-Finger Pool normally only opens once every five years. It's only been four years since the last opening, so by rights it shouldn't open."
"But I just received notice that the Black Water Six-Finger Pool has already opened. In three days, all new disciples who have joined the Crouching Dragon Martial Sect within these four years must enter the Black Water Six-Finger Pool to undergo the Tempering Baptism."
"Tomorrow, I will announce this, and I believe the other three halls will announce it as well."
"Actually, this substance is the Essence Black Water from within the Black Water Six-Finger Pool."
"When you get back, fill a bathtub with water and add an appropriate amount of Black Water."
"Use it three times a day for three days of tempering, and then when you enter the Black Water Six-Finger Pool, your body will be more compatible with the Black Water inside, and you'll gain even more benefits."
"Oh right, Chu Feng — Essence Black Water is also a precious substance. It wouldn't be appropriate for me to use it for all the new disciples of our Northern Mysterious Hall."
"So it's best that you don't tell others about me giving this to you," the Chief instructed Chu Feng.
"Thank you, Chief."
Chu Feng quickly grinned and expressed his gratitude.
He understood that the Chief was giving him special treatment.
This was a privilege.
"There's really no need to thank me. You're the most talented disciple of our Northern Mysterious Hall, and I hope you can bring honor to our Northern Mysterious Hall."
"Within the Black Water Six-Finger Pool, there are also some records, and those records bear the name of Lord Dugu Lingtian."
"If possible, I hope you can change those names to yours — Chu Feng."
When the Chief said this, he looked at Chu Feng once more, a trace of undisguised expectation in his eyes.
"I will do my utmost not to let you down, Chief," Chu Feng promised.
If possible, he also hoped to change those names to his own.
Originally, Chu Feng hadn't been particularly interested in this so-called Tempering Baptism, but upon hearing that he could rewrite records, he became very eager.
Afterward, Chu Feng chatted with the Chief for a while longer before returning to his residence.
Following the Chief's instructions, Chu Feng used the Black Water to temper his body.