Chapter 4: The Five Elements and Spiritual Energy

He indeed possesses a certain cleverness, not daring to flaunt the power of a dandy or a rogue at this moment, yet as he bent down, a trace of hidden resentment and malice flickered in his eyes

Yin Shaohua fell to the ground in pain, rolling about, but was lifted by Li Wan, who proceeded to replicate the act, severing the tendons of the other hand and both feet.

Yin Shaohua was taken aback upon hearing this, and after a long while, he reluctantly asked: "Then... what about Li Wan?"

Boom

If discovered a little later, the consequences would be unimaginable

His actions are very measured, yet they contain a sense of cold ruthlessness, akin to a mountain hunter disemboweling his prey

Li Wan burst into laughter: "Had I known today, why would I have acted as I did in the past"

Having said that, he then mentioned Yin Shaohua and strode out of the room, subsequently swaggering through the front yard and exiting through the door, arriving at the bamboo grove outside the mountain.

The steward from the foreign affairs department is surnamed Qiu. In his early years, he was a contemporary disciple of Yin Shaohua's great-grandfather and received considerable support from him, thus establishing a significant friendship. The servants of the Yin family felt that their young master had mysteriously disappeared, leaving them without a leader, and could only rely on him.

Yin Shaohua struggled to spit out the sock from his mouth, gagged for a while, and asked in panic: "What... what do you want to do?"

When Li Wanming was carrying the broad spectrum, it had already been verified by the temple's steward that his body possessed a complete balance of the three spiritual roots of metal, fire, and earth, which could meet the requirements for cultivation. However, there were slight deficiencies in the water and wood elements, and it was necessary to obtain a sufficient amount of the five elemental spiritual energy in order to enter the Qi Refining stage

... ...

Yin Shaohua rolled his eyes and finally fainted.

After completing these actions, Li Wan threw Yin Shaohua to the ground and with a loud thud, he stepped down heavily. With this step, he utilized the hidden strength from the Zhengqi Jue, applying immense force that crushed Yin Shaohua's entire right arm bone.

But just as I was about to open the door and go out, Li Wan suddenly remembered something and turned back, squatting on the ground and saying to Yin Shaohua: "Kid, after I leave, you will definitely have Steward Qiu send someone to hunt me down, right"

The Five Elements Spiritual Qi is extracted from the essence of heavenly materials and earthly treasures, used as a precious resource to assist in the cultivation of spiritual fields

What appeared before Li Wan was a peculiar object, about the size of a pigeon egg, translucent and shimmering with flowing light. It resembled a droplet of water formed from a clear, multicolored spring, with each surface displaying distinct ripples of light, yet remaining clearly defined and exceptionally vibrant.

In her great joy, Li Wan no longer wasted words, put the something happened back into the lucky pouch, tucked it into her bosom, and prepared to leave

The production of the Five Elements Spiritual Qi has always been monopolized by prominent families and major sects, making it difficult for mere mortals to obtain it. This opportunity was originally meant to be accessible only to those selected for the outer academy

He is well aware of what Yin Shaohua has done, and he also knows what the thing mentioned by Yin Shaohua refers to

Deacon Qiu finally reacted, and in great anger exclaimed: "Where is Li Wan?"

It was not until this moment that Li Wan's expression finally eased a little, and she began to crouch down to bandage his wound

Li Wan could not help but cast a disdainful glance at him and said, "Rest assured, I, Li Wan, am a person who values reason and abides by rules. There is no need for me to recklessly commit acts of murder. However, the fact remains that you have destroyed my path and future. Furthermore, I have overheard that you colluded with Manager Fang to embezzle the sect's rewards and privately reap illicit profits. I do not care where you hide that unjust wealth; taking this portion of ill-gotten gains in hand is sufficient. I brought you here to buy myself some time for escape and to gather resources."

Li Wan drew out the dagger and shook it slightly

Not far from the bamboo grove, there is an abandoned mountain garden. Outside the mountain garden, some fruits and vegetables are planted by named disciples. A few hundred steps beyond this mountain garden lies a mountain stream.

After finishing this sentence, Li Wan suddenly said softly: "Do not blame me for being heartless; if you must blame someone, then blame yourself for your own misdeeds"

Yin Shaohua's expression suddenly changed, and he hurriedly said: "I beg you not to kill me, Senior Brother Li. It was my fault before, and I offer my sincere apologies. Yes, I apologize, I beg you to spare me..." As he spoke, he repeatedly bowed his head in submission.

On the second day, the servants of the Yin family searched for a long time but could not find their young master, which left them feeling puzzled, though they did not think too much about it

"Shaohua, what on earth happened? Who did this to you?" Upon seeing the tragic state of Yin Shaohua, Steward Qiu, who had come upon hearing the news, was utterly shocked

You obstruct my future, and I will also ruin you; this is called tit for tat!" Li Wan sneered coldly, "I want to see whether you come to hunt me down first or if saving you is more urgent.

This investigation lasted an entire night, and it was not until dawn the next day, when the east began to brighten, that a disciple discovered the nearly lifeless Yin Shaohua in the orchard

Seeing that Li Wan still refused to relent, Yin Shaohua's body trembled violently, and he was so frightened that he collapsed to the ground, shaking and unable to utter another word

But upon further reflection, it seemed incorrect; even if Yin Shaohua intended to descend the mountain for leisure, there would be no reason to sneak away early in the morning. Surely, he would have a follower accompanying him at all times.

Fang Ming and Shi Bu Yi, the outer courtyard disciples who accompanied Steward Qiu on this official business, upon hearing Steward Qiu's command, immediately clasped their hands and said: "Steward Qiu, please rest assured, we will definitely capture that Li Wan!"

He mobilized all the disciples of the temple and the servants of various families to search everywhere, and sent people to verify the duty roster from yesterday. At the same time, he used the secret methods of the Xuanmen to trace the energy flow, only to find that Yin Shaohua was on the mountain, but the exact location was still unknown

Years of diligent practice have thus turned to nothingness

Old Qiu, Li Wan, he... he has already run away!

In the practice of the Xuanmen, the primary focus is on one's innate qualities. With the exception of a few rare geniuses who are born with perfect Five Elements spiritual roots, most ordinary people must undergo a process of cultivating their spiritual fields and establishing their foundational practices before they can embark on the path of cultivation and enlightenment.

Li Wan saw his face turn pale in an instant, without the slightest hesitation, he swiftly turned the blade and cleanly severed the tendons in his hand

However, after examining Yin Shaohua's injuries, Steward Qiu could not help but gasp in shock, suppressing the anger that surged within him.

A trace of shock appeared on Li Wan's face, and she involuntarily exclaimed: "Five Elements Spiritual Qi?"

Yin Shaohua did not dare to provoke him, shaking his head repeatedly

He never expected that what was contained in this brocade box was actually the precious Five Elements Spiritual Qi

What a ruthless method, he intends to ruin Shaohua! Shaohua, your situation is extremely critical right now, I must take you back to the mountain gate for treatment immediately, whatever can be salvaged shall be salvaged

Setting aside everything else, this quintessence of the five elements alone has already exceeded Li Wan's expectations. He was certain that Yin Shaohua had only just acquired it, as can be easily inferred from his conversation with that manager.

Yin Shaohua let out a cry of agony, feeling a powerful force surge in, causing a violent swelling. Then, his entire dantian was shattered by this immense strength, rendering it completely useless

Not long after, at https://m.hetushucom.com, Li Wan once again entered the bamboo forest in the back mountain, then followed the stone path downwards, which was used by the kitchen servants for carrying firewood and fetching water, disappearing into the vast mountains.

Generally, mortals who possess the talent for cultivation already have the five elemental spiritual roots within them, allowing them to resonate with the primordial energy of heaven and earth and refine a trace of innate true essence necessary for establishing a foundation in the Dao. However, as humans consume grains and various foods, they are also plagued by five thieves that deplete their life force, harming their bodies. The innate true essence they refine becomes insufficient for use. Only by relying on these heavenly materials and earthly treasures can they compensate for their deficiencies and meet the requirements for refining qi

His numerous actions are not naturally aimed at satisfying the perverse desires of those who seek to abuse their enemies, but rather to buy time and secure an opportunity for escape

One of the brocade boxes contains a circular jade pendant, strung with a red cord, resembling an ornament

He never expected that Yin Shaohua would be brutally mutilated, having his tendons severed and bones crushed, and callously discarded in this desolate wilderness

Li Wan held it in her hand for a while, faintly sensing that it might be some precious treasure. However, after examining it from various angles and being unable to comprehend its nature, she had no choice but to casually hang it around her neck

Li Wan was very clear in her heart that her sudden decision to seize the Five Elements Spiritual Qi would certainly lead to her being pursued. After all, the Five Elements Spiritual Qi was the key to opening up spiritual fields, and it was equivalent to an opportunity to become a cultivator

As for abandoning the discarded Yin Shaohua in the desolate mountains and wilderness, whether it would attract wild beasts or even lead to excessive bleeding and death, he no longer cared. After all, his great revenge had been avenged, and life and death were left to fate. Everything would simply follow its natural course.

"Old Qiu, it was Li Wan who did this! He broke into my room, tied me up, stole my belongings, and treated me this way... You must stand up for me!" Yin Shaohua, upon seeing Steward Qiu, could not help but be filled with tears, weeping bitterly.

"What, has he run away?" Mr. Qiu's face was filled with anger

Deacon Qiu said: "Fang Ming, Shi Bu Yi, I entrust this matter to both of you. If you can capture Li Wan, I will certainly speak favorably for you in front of Elder Yin. At that time, Elder Yin will surely reward you generously. Do you understand?"

He mentioned Yin Shaohua, channeled his internal energy, adjusted slightly, and with a precise strike, delivered a powerful palm strike towards his dantian

Li Wan's arrangement indeed took effect, and it was not until the sun was high in the sky that someone felt something was amiss, discussing whether to report it to the esteemed steward from the external academy

Crossing this mountain stream, Li Wan found a wind-sheltered earthen mound and tossed Yin Shaohua into it, then untied the cloth strip.

Li Wan sneered and said, "No matter what, I cannot just leave like this; I still need to make some arrangements."

However, at this time, it was already afternoon

Upon hearing the report from the servant, Steward Qiu was also perplexed. His first reaction was to suspect that Yin Shaohua could not endure the hardships of cultivation in the temple and had secretly run down the mountain to indulge in drinking, gambling, and other vices

"Good! Simply excellent!" Li Wan exclaimed excitedly, "I originally thought that after leaving the Zhengqi Gate, it would be difficult to obtain opportunities for cultivation and enlightenment, but I did not expect that today my wish would be fulfilled, hahahaha"

"It is the disciple who was dismissed by you the day before yesterday..." someone reminded softly

Li Wan?'' Qiu, the steward, was taken aback.

Upon opening another box, suddenly, beams of red, yellow, green, white, and black light illuminated the entire room

Li Wan looked at Yin Shaohua, and saw that his expression was equally remarkable, alternating between red and white, leaving one to wonder whether it was due to heartache or anger. Unable to help but smile, she said: "Yin Shaohua, you have ruined my path and future, yet this Five Elements Spiritual Qi has fallen into my hands, truly a form of retribution!"