Chapter 8, Acupuncture Points

Disciples of a sect like the True Return School, which possesses ample heritage and tradition, are generally capable of refining more than seventy-two acupoints, ensuring that their Dao foundation can at least achieve the fourth rank or higher

Generally speaking, once one has opened one hundred and eight acupoints, it can be said that the foundation of the superior path is within reach. Qingwei, after diligently practicing for many years, managed to open a total of one hundred and fifty-six acupoints throughout his body, but then felt that it was becoming increasingly difficult to continue.

After the Great Zhou Tian, upon breaking through the mysterious barrier and coming into contact with the external world, one can directly transform the primordial energy of heaven and earth for personal use, feeding on the wind and drinking the dew, thereby initially transcending the realm of "mortal"

Qingwei also smiled knowingly, as everyone in Xianyang City is aware of the fact that the head of the Li family is afraid of his wife, so why should my third brother still try to hide it

Li Jiwen, upon hearing this, widened his eyes and thought to himself that this prodigal child had no filter and spoke whatever came to mind

Qingwei shook his head with a smile and said to the four key disciples of the clan: "Recently, I have been at home. If you have any doubts, feel free to come to me. Although my cultivation is just beginning, I am more than capable of guiding you in the basics of your practice."

However, even if one forcibly opens the thirty-six acupoints, it merely establishes a foundational level of the Dao, which is considered the most inferior type of foundation.

Currently, the Zhang family, second only to the Cui family in Xianyong City, also has two Dao Foundation cultivators and one Inner Scene cultivator; however, their family does not have any notable members within the Guizhen Sect.

The Song family has been related to the Li family for several generations through marriage, thus their relationship has always been good. Li Ji's wife, as well as Qingwei's mother, both come from the Song family

The Li family now also possesses a courtyard of their own in Qingwei. Although they do not often return to reside there, their status is such that the family cannot afford to neglect it

It must be said that, at least in the Li family, the time spent before the age of six, when Qingwei enjoyed the company of her parents and played with children of the same age, was extremely joyful. As for the disposition of adults? At that time, Qingwei truly regarded herself as a child, which somewhat compensated for the lack of familial affection in her previous life

Originally, the Li family was only second to the Cui family in strength, but after two consecutive generations without any outstanding descendants, they have significantly declined. Now, the growth of Qingwei has finally given the Li family a glimpse of hope, and some of the younger generation still possess decent talents. Otherwise, if things continue this way, even if Li Ji employs all his means to manage the family, it would be futile.

Taking this opportunity, Qingwei also conducted a simple assessment of the four individuals and found that, indeed, as Li Ji had mentioned, the foundational skills of the four were quite solid.

Otherwise, what is there to compete about? The Cui family might as well directly occupy that Red Fire Yuan Copper.

Currently, among the prominent families in Xianyong City, the leading ones are the Cui, Zhang, Song, Meng, Li, and Xiao families, with the Cui family having the longest heritage and consistently ranking among the top in strength

The methods and sequence for refining acupoints are closely related to the inherited practices. For instance, the foundational practice of the Gui Zhen School, "Qing Yang Tu Jie," is a rare record detailing the cultivation methods for nearly two hundred acupoints. However, as the cultivation of these acupoints progresses, the difficulty also continues to increase

The Song family and the Meng family possess comparable strength, each having only one patriarch who is a master at the Dao Foundation stage. However, the number of entry-level cultivators in the family is significantly greater than that of the Li family.

The remaining two families, there is no need to elaborate on the Li family, but the Xiao family is witnessing a decline day by day. The only Dao Foundation realm member in the clan has already passed away, and there are no outstanding descendants. It is hard to imagine what the future holds.

Qingwei, upon seeing this, could not help but say, "Magical tools are ultimately external objects; one must never neglect their cultivation. Be careful, or the clan leader will punish you."

Although Li Suping is the youngest son of the clan leader, he does not exhibit the slightest hint of arrogance or extravagance, and he shows great respect and closeness to his three elder brothers and sisters

Although there is some gap between the realms of Qi Feeding and Dao Foundation, it can be compensated for with certain divine weapons and tools. However, when it comes to the level of Internal Scene, it represents a transformation, and the disparity is indeed substantial

Everyone couldn't help but feel a wave of joy, and amidst a few jokes, the sense of estrangement that Qingwei had felt after years away from home was completely dispelled

Li Suping's interruption made the atmosphere among the few of them much more relaxed

Li Suxuan, Li Suran, and Li Suxin are all of similar ages, with only a few months' difference among them. Among them, Li Suxin is the only girl of this generation, appearing exceptionally gentle and elegant

It is quite commendable; compared to some outer disciples within the sect, you are not lacking at all. However, in the path of cultivation, it is essential to remain humble and avoid arrogance and impatience, and one must not become complacent.

Suddenly, Qingwei took out four various magical tools from his storage bag, all of which were items he had discarded. However, they were quite practical at the Qi Nourishing stage. In addition, he also distributed some of his cultivation notes and the "Illustrated Compendium of Herbs" among them

Diligently adhere to the teachings of Uncle Ba

To speak frankly, the Qingwei family in the previous life had a large population, but compared to the current Li family, it is nothing significant. Ironically, it is the current family that has allowed Qingwei to experience the familial affection that was not felt in the previous life, which is somewhat amusing

Among them, Li Su Ping, whom Li Ji is fully committed to cultivating despite sacrificing his own resources, ranks first, while the second is the girl Li Su Xin.

Qing Wei observed the four individuals and couldn't help but nod. The Li family's traditions have always been commendable, placing great emphasis on the cultivation of their descendants. The four children before him could indeed be described as "young talents," and they are no less impressive than disciples from some lesser sects.

Li Ji's youngest son, Li Suping, is not yet thirteen years old, but his cultivation is not inferior to that of the other three.

According to Qingwei, the Xiao family only has one member in the Returning to Truth Sect who holds the position of an outer gate steward, and this individual is not young anymore

This reflects the benefits of practicing within a family. If they were to join a sect based on their qualifications, it would be difficult for them to receive preferential resources, thus their cultivation speed would likely be considerably slower than it is now

In the following days, Qing Wei was able to enjoy a rare period of tranquility, sometimes refining his water element true energy and crafting spiritual tools in the courtyard, and at other times carefully guiding the younger members of the family in their cultivation, leading a fulfilling and carefree life

After the examination, seeing Li Ji's proud expression, Qing Wei couldn't help but find it somewhat amusing, though she also understood his feelings

If all goes well, the four of them should be able to reach the level of Complete Circle around the age of twenty. Although this is much slower compared to Qingwei, it is already quite impressive.

As for the competition among the six prominent families, Qingwei has made some preparations, yet she is not particularly worried

Li Ji, upon hearing this, could not help but laugh and said: "Good person, Eighth Brother, you take on the task, while the villain must be left to me. Well, who asked for my brother to have such a hard life"

Currently, the Cui family has several inner disciples and elders within the Guizhen Sect, and the current clan leader is indeed a genuine individual who has forged a sixth-grade Dao foundation. Furthermore, among the senior members of the Cui family, there are two individuals at the inner scene level, whose strength should not be underestimated

Listening to Qingwei's words, Li Suping, with her youthful spirit, replied lively: "Eighth Uncle, you do not know, Father has always loved to maintain a stern face in front of others, yet when he sees Mother, he still has to accompany her with a smile"

The four of them were naturally delighted to receive the thanks. Since they were not yet at the stage of going out to hone their skills, they had very little contact with items such as magical tools. Today, they did not expect to have such an unexpected joy.

The cultivation of the Qi environment begins with the transformation of the internal energy into true energy, after which one can proceed to the practice of "refining the orifices." In order to establish a solid foundation for the Dao, it is necessary to refine at least thirty-six of the three hundred sixty-five acupoints throughout the body.

For the six major families, the interior scene masters are used to intimidate others; therefore, regarding the issue of Luoxia Mountain, those masters will not take action