But with so many secret techniques to examine, one by one, he had no idea when it would end...

Jiang Wang sighed inwardly and silently continued his search with his gaze.

Qiu Ji, who was adept at reading expressions, smiled again and said, "Lord Jiang, if you need a specific type of Pupil Skill or have any particular requirements, feel free to tell me. I am somewhat familiar with the collection here."

Jiang Wang did not reject the offer of help, as he had already decided on what he needed and said directly, "I need a Pupil Skill that strengthens the power of insight. In this category, I prioritize those with greater potential."

Asking for potential was naturally to prepare for the projections on the Daoist Platform. Although Jiang Wang had never learned any Pupil Skills, the Pupil Skills of the Inner Mansion Realm might not be of much help given his current strength. Hence, he was thinking farther ahead.

To project a secret technique to a higher level on the Daoist Platform required the technique itself to have certain potential. Low-level Dao Techniques like Swallowing Poison Spike could only be projected to become Swallowing Poison Flower, and no matter how much more effort was invested, it could not be improved further, the potential was just that limited.

This time, Qiu Ji thought for a moment, then took three steps forward, and tapped on the third row of the bookshelf on the left, "This one."

Ten more steps forward, he tapped on the fourth row of the right bookshelf, "This one."

Two more steps forward, he pointed diagonally at the top of the right bookshelf, "This one."

Finally, stopping, he smiled and said, "All these three are in accordance with your requirements. Considering potential, the second one would be best."

Jiang Wang followed and looked over each, finding that indeed, all three Pupil Skills introduced by the man were very good and very much met his needs.

How else could Qiu Ji have become one of the eight Writing Eunuchs of the Ministry of Rites among so many eunuchs?

This wasn’t a slight familiarity; he seemed to have mastery over all the secret techniques in the entire Inner Mansion Realm’s repository. 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

Given his status and age, it was impossible for him to have learned all the secret techniques in the entire repository of the Inner Mansion Realm. So, he must have merely memorized the brief information on those wooden plaques.

The only value in doing such a thing, was probably to curry favor at times like this.

But the Ministry of Rites had eight Writing Eunuchs and eight Eunuchs in Attendance who were eligible to leave the palace on official duties. Even if the Emperor wished to bestow a gift, it might not necessarily be him leading the way.

Since such an opportunity was costly and rarely offered, it precisely underscored Qiu Ji’s intention. If he was so thorough with such matters, how would he handle others?

Jiang Wang inwardly praised and outwardly thanked him.

These secret techniques could not be opened and looked at right now; at most, he could only compare the brief introductions. Upon consideration, the second Pupil Skill recommended by Qiu Ji indeed seemed to have the most potential.

Since he had already accepted Qiu Ji’s recommendation, to look elsewhere would be showing distrust. Naturally, Jiang Wang would not do such a thing.

So he glanced at the wooden plaque of the second Pupil Skill, turned his head, and prepared to announce his choice to the repository’s Guardian.

At that moment, Qiu Ji suddenly said, "Lord Jiang, I have a suggestion, if you would care to hear it?"

Jiang Wang responded politely, "It would be an honor to hear your advice, Mr. Qiu. Please speak."

Qiu Ji put his hands in his sleeves, smiled, and said, "In my personal opinion, the most valuable Pupil Skill in this repository right now is the one behind me... but it may not fully meet your requirements."

"If Mr. Qiu is introducing it, I must take a look," Jiang Wang said, and he walked over.

Throughout this time, the repository’s Guardian remained silent, standing still as if cast in place, without interfering in Jiang Wang’s choice.

Qiu Ji smiled and stepped aside.

Following his gaze, Jiang Wang saw a fiery red pearl, placed on a stone tray.

The red pearl was smooth and rounded, its bright color uniform and beautiful.

Beside it, the wooden plaque read: "One of the scattered inheritances of Yang Country, the Eye of Qian Yang. The Inner Mansion volume."

As for the effect, it was described very simply—

"Divine Soul Attack."

Just four words.

But those four words instantly brightened Jiang Wang’s eyes.

A secret technique capable of Divine Soul Attack within the Inner Mansion Realm had, up to that point, only been seen performed by Wang Changji!

He himself had deduced the Soul Stealth Snake, but it was only effective in exploring the Inner Mansion; in actual life-and-death combat, it rarely made a difference, often only serving to distract his opponents.

In other words, as a killing technique involving the spirit, Soul Stealth Snake was not up to par.

Jiang Wang took a deep breath, as at that moment, he had certainly identified its worth; insight, observation... all could be set aside for now.

Compared to a Divine Soul Killing Technique, Pupil Skills of the Inner Mansion level related to insight were of no comparable value.

Moreover, Jiang Wang’s Divine Soul Strength was already far superior to cultivators of the same boundary, but he had always struggled to fully utilize it, making this technique a perfect match!

"Does it have a complete inheritance in the royal treasury?" Jiang Wang directly asked.

Qiu Ji smiled and said, "There is also an Outer Building volume, but the Chapters beyond the Divine Arrival Layer are lost... Whether in terms of potential or effect, it is the best Pupil Skill in the repository right now."

The loss did not matter; since there were further Divine Arrival Layer cultivation techniques, it indicated that it had the potential to reach the Divine Arrival level or even higher.

Perhaps the Daoist Platform could project it upwards.

This was undoubtedly the best choice!

But Jiang Wang did not decide immediately.