Chapter 99

Qin Xianyu cleared out all the beasts and birds in the earth veins that had been corrupted by the evil qi. Living beings are affected by changes in their environment, a phenomenon similar to feng shui. Where evil qi is present, it is most likely to erode the physical body and mind, causing changes in the beasts and birds. In fact, due to their instincts, many wild beasts fear evil qi and dare not approach. However, they were drawn into the earth veins by the Ghost King and gradually changed. Now that the Ghost King is no longer in the earth veins, the beasts and birds dare not approach the Black Wind Mountain. As long as these fierce beasts are cleared out, future troubles can be prevented.

"The earth veins are interconnected with many passages and chambers, and many wall caves. It is really difficult to go through all of them. I can only kill all the fierce beasts I see here," Qin Xianyu thought. "However, the Ghost King previously gathered fierce beasts, so most of the beasts that have been changed by the earth veins' evil qi are likely here. But we cannot rule out the possibility of some escaping. Even if I search everywhere, it will be difficult to find the remaining fierce beasts. For now, I should stop."

Thinking of the Daoist in the chamber, Qin Xianyu returned to the chamber. The Daoist was still sitting in meditation, his appearance lifelike, his flesh and skin no different from a living person. If not for the dust on his face and the dead silence, one might think he was merely sitting in meditation with his eyes closed.

Recalling the girl's speculation, Qin Xianyu thought, "No wonder the body is not decayed. It turns out he was a cultivator who had achieved the Dragon-Tiger Convergence, giving birth to the Golden Soup and Jade Liquid, and had the potential to achieve the Golden Elixir and ascend to the immortal realm. Such a person must have been at the peak of the world, a great figure. Unfortunately, he fell here, and his body is now covered in dust."

This great figure had only a cultivation manual, a talisman manual, and a few talismans, and a broken talisman sword that could only be used twice before losing its power. According to the standards of a cultivator standing at the peak of the world, he should have had many treasures, or at least more than this.

"Perhaps he was a cultivator who relied solely on himself and did not use external objects."

Qin Xianyu bowed three times to him, then moved him to one side. When he touched the Daoist's body, it felt no different from a living person, except for being slightly cold and stiff, like a living person in meditation.

In fact, the Daoist's background was extraordinary. His Daoist robe, which had not been damaged by the evil qi in the depths of the earth, must have been a treasure.

However, Qin Xianyu could not bear to strip him. If he stripped the Daoist, leaving him naked, how could he feel at ease?

Moreover, the old Daoist robe, which had been worn on the body for countless years, made Qin Xianyu feel uneasy. Even if he stripped the robe, he would not dare to wear it.

In comparison, he found the withered hand easier to accept.

After moving the Daoist to a pit, Qin Xianyu bowed to him and said, "Senior, you fell here, and your body is covered in dust. It is truly lamentable. Today, I will bury you, hoping that you will find peace in the netherworld."

After saying this, Qin Xianyu was about to fill the pit when he noticed the Daoist's hand and was startled.

The Daoist's hand held a withered yellow paper. Out of curiosity, Qin Xianyu took the paper and opened it, revealing a somewhat thicker book cover.

On the paper, which was clearly a book cover, were only three characters: "Condensing Qi Technique."

"Condensing Qi Technique?"

Qin Xianyu was slightly stunned.

This is a very common cultivation technique, merely a breathing and qi regulation method. Its effect is only to invigorate the blood and qi. Most people who practice this technique can only achieve a clear mind and invigorated blood and qi, and it is difficult to cultivate true qi. Only those with exceptional talent can use this technique to cultivate true qi.

This is a very basic book, recording the simplest breathing and qi regulation method, not even a cultivation technique.

Those who practice the Condensing Qi Technique can usually only achieve a clear mind and invigorated blood and qi, and only one in ten thousand can cultivate true qi.

This very basic technique is not a secret and is widely spread, not only in cultivation sects but also in the secular world.

In Master Guanxu's notes, the Condensing Qi Technique is recorded, noting its widespread dissemination but low cultivation effectiveness, with few people able to cultivate true qi. However, Master Guanxu was one in ten thousand.

The Baiyun Temple's Qi Induction Technique is actually a cultivation technique very similar to the Condensing Qi Technique, a very basic breathing and qi regulation method.

However, Master Guanxu, with his excellent insight and high potential, managed to cultivate true qi using the Qi Induction Technique. Later, he created the Purple Mansion Divine Court Mixed Primordial Ancestral Qi True Technique based on this basic method.

"Why is it a cover of the Condensing Qi Technique?" Qin Xianyu wondered. "Since he was a high-level cultivator who had achieved the Dragon-Tiger Convergence, he should have had a cultivation technique like the Green Cloud Technique, which can achieve the Dragon-Tiger Convergence. However, a very basic cover of the Condensing Qi Technique was tightly held in his hand, even after his death. Is there some secret here?"

Qin Xianyu looked at the other hand.

The Daoist's other hand was also clenched, but it did not hold any paper.

Qin Xianyu, who had previously been wary of corpses, had become less concerned with such taboos since he began cultivating. He reached out and gently opened the Daoist's clenched hand.

When the Daoist's hand opened, there were only four characters written on his palm.

"The Great Way is Simple."

Qin Xianyu was stunned for a long time.

The most basic Condensing Qi Technique?

The Great Way is Simple?

Did this Daoist understand some profound truth from it?

The chamber was silent.

...

White clouds and blue sky, green mountains and clear waters.

A white cloud slowly drifted by.

But there was someone on the cloud.

A white-robed girl stood on the cloud, the wind making her clothes flutter, like a celestial maiden.

In front of her was a woman in her early thirties with a beautiful appearance.

The white-robed girl had not yet cultivated the ability to control the wind and clouds, so she clearly did not have the ability to ride the clouds. This meant that the beautiful woman beside her had the ability to ride the clouds and carry others.

" Auntie, did you catch the Ghost King?" the white-robed girl said happily. "This guy gave me a lot of trouble. When we return, I should give him a good beating."

The beautiful woman, called Auntie, smiled and said, "You little girl, when we return, I will use secret techniques and treasures to refine a body for this Ghost King and nourish his innate primordial qi, allowing him to grow stronger. After a while, he will likely reach the realm of full cultivation of the Gangsha, and since this ghost has no limitations on potential, if properly cultivated, it may even reach the Dragon-Tiger realm."

The white-robed girl nodded and then said, "I did get this ghost, but the little Daoist also saved my life and seems to have gained nothing. Hmm... It's a pity that I wanted to train myself this time and didn't bring any treasures, otherwise I could have given him some."

"Yue'er, you don't need to think too much. Although the little Daoist took risks, he has already cultivated the ability to project true qi and knows how to use lightning techniques, so he has gained something. Besides, he was in a life-or-death situation, and if he didn't break through, he would have died at the hands of the Ghost King. Not to mention, he needs to cultivate the Gangsha, so you don't need to feel indebted to him."

The beautiful woman continued, "Moreover, the Deputy Director of the Astronomical Bureau saw him project true qi and use the palm lightning, recognizing his potential. In the future, as long as he is within the territory of the Great Virtue Holy Dynasty, he will have some advantages. At least, the Astronomical Bureau will not dare to offend him easily."

The white-robed girl, called Yue'er, nodded slightly and then asked, "Auntie, with your cultivation, is there any place in this world that can confine you?"

The beautiful woman smiled and said, "Not exactly confined, but the array is quite unique, and the rare stones that form it are also quite rare. To break the array would destroy it. At the time, I intended to break it by force, but after seeing that young man, I waited for you to defeat the Ghost King, allowing the array to dissipate on its own. Now, I have taken the mountain where the array was located and will analyze it after returning to the sect."

After a pause, the beautiful woman sighed, "I also saw the young man through the Daoist water mirror. He has a calm and gentle nature, suitable for Daoist cultivation, and is indeed a rare talent. Unfortunately, the sect rules are strict. Someone his age, with his own thoughts and already a cultivator, will not be given much attention."

"Such a pity. Seeing him so young and already able to project true qi, it's clear he has exceptional talent. Even at the Qi Cultivation stage, he thought of using lightning talismans to trigger his inherited lightning technique, showing great insight. His calm nature also suits Daoist cultivation, indicating a clear and peaceful mind."

"Although he has a gentle and calm nature, suitable for cultivation, and exceptional talent and insight, the sect rules limit his importance. If... If he were naturally in the Clear State, perhaps even the Supreme Master would ignore the rules and take him as a personal disciple."

The beautiful woman was quite regretful and sighed, shaking her head.

Yue'er was also very disappointed and lowered her head.

After a moment, she suddenly remembered something and carefully told her aunt what Qin Xianyu said when he was drawing the lightning talisman.

The beautiful woman listened quietly, saying nothing.

There are many energies in the world.

In hot places, fire energy is predominant. In damp places, water energy is predominant. In dusty places, earth energy is predominant. In forests, wood energy is predominant.

Various energies float in the world. When it is dry in winter, there are often crackling lights, and hair is often attracted to cotton clothes, even flying up. This shows that lightning energy also floats in the world, allowing the drawing of lightning talismans.

The little Daoist said that whether it is an array or a talisman, it is a specific mystical trajectory in the world that confines or triggers the floating energies in the world, creating astonishing effects.

He used the simplest words to explain the essence of talisman and array techniques.

The beautiful woman thought for a long time and sighed, "The Great Way is Simple."

PS: It's a hundred chapters, a cause for celebration... And this chapter title is also very fitting, very suitable for the hundredth chapter!

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