Chapter 3: The Heart of Parents

He knows that his son's greatest wish is to become a powerful craftsman, just like his second brother

If my son continues to cultivate, who knows what unforeseen events may occur again

A strange expression flashed across Ying Chengfeng's face; he naturally knew the true reason behind the serious illness from several months ago. However, this reason could not be mentioned to anyone under any circumstances

He said, although you possess some talent, after years of diligent practice, you have only reached the first level of Qi cultivation, and since then, you have made no further progress. Ying Lixin shook his head and said, a few months ago, you suddenly fell seriously ill, and even your mind became somewhat unclear, which frightened both of us quite a bit

A layer of light red sunset draped over the spacious courtyard, and the beautiful scenery left Ying Chengfeng somewhat entranced

Ying Chengfeng lowered his head and said softly, "It is the child who has caused worry for father, mother, and uncle."

Exactly one hour later, he let out a long breath and opened his eyes

However, they were unaware that Ying Chengfeng, upon returning to his solitary room, immediately sat cross-legged and began to continue his cultivation.

After testing, the vital energy has slightly increased. The voice of the Spirit of Wisdom resonated calmly like a still pond: "According to my calculations, if you persistently strive, you should be able to reach the peak of the first level of Qi Nourishing Skill in one month."

Ying Lixin slowly nodded, hesitating to speak.

However, he did not realize that this body had not actually changed at all, nor had it suddenly transformed from a barely capable, half-waste physique into some unparalleled genius.

The meaning of "Second Brother" is that you should not force yourself in your practice; let everything happen naturally. If you cannot become a master craftsman, then being an ordinary blacksmith is also quite good, Ying Lixin said tactfully

What does 'father' and 'uncle' mean?

Due to his physical condition, the original master, after each training session, experienced a slight increase in his true energy, yet he was unable to perceive this change. Over time, this led him to develop the illusion that no matter how hard he trained, he was ultimately making no progress. Consequently, his enthusiasm gradually waned, and the advancement of his true energy became increasingly sluggish

"A month, huh..." Ying Chengfeng furrowed his brows and murmured, "Why did he practice for such a long time in the past yet still achieve nothing?"

The original owner of this body spent several years attempting to achieve what he accomplished in just one month. Such a result can be considered astonishing, even leading to a rather peculiar thought arising in his mind

With such talent for cultivation, the notion of not being overly hasty is, in fact, tantamount to giving up

The vital energy gradually flows outward from the dantian, circulating along the meridians

Ying Chengfeng nodded heavily; the original owner of this body had desperately cultivated for several years, yet had only managed to advance the Qi Nourishing Technique to the first level.

Father, Mother. Ying Chengfeng stepped forward and gently called out.

Nevertheless, even so, the Ying family is renowned far and wide as a wealthy and prosperous household, with several courtyards and houses that are second to none within a radius of more than ten miles

Fortunately, Ying Chengfeng has experienced both reincarnation and the seizing of another's body, making this life feel as if it were merely picked up. Therefore, his mindset is exceptionally calm

Ying Chengfeng nodded slightly and quickened his pace a little, entering the inner hall

Ying Chengfeng was taken aback for a moment and said, "What does this have to do with anything?"

Perhaps due to the connection between this body and those memories, Ying Chengfeng felt no sense of rejection towards the two of them; instead, he was filled with a sense of closeness.

However, for Ying Chengfeng at this moment, cultivation has become a completely new understanding and experience, and he harbors a sufficient desire for it

The only regret is that Ying Lixin's physique is not suitable for martial arts, making it impossible for him to cultivate true energy. Therefore, he cannot compare with his brothers in the refinement of high-end weapons.

He hurriedly washed up and went to bed. However, at this moment, he was anticipating tomorrow's arrival like never before

However, he was unaware that after the lights in his room were turned off, the Ying Lixin couple exchanged a glance, both showing a hint of helplessness in their eyes

Ying Lixin frowned and said, "Do not speak nonsense. Cheng Feng is merely reluctant to give up for the time being. After a few more years, when he still cannot make a breakthrough, he should eventually give up."

Gently lowering his head, Ying Chengfeng said: "Yes, Father, I understand."

Ying Chengfeng was momentarily taken aback and asked, "What did Uncle say?"

Ying Lixin Zhengrong said: "The second brother mentioned that a person's talent for cultivation always has its limits. If one reaches the end of their cultivation and is unwilling to accept it, but instead insists on relentless training, perhaps... it may backfire."

Since Chengfeng has returned, let us serve the dishes quickly, as the food is about to get cold Xu Peixin hurriedly instructed the servants to bring the dishes up

The Ying Lixin couple exchanged a glance, both their eyes reflecting a hint of surprise and joy

Ying Chengfeng rolled his eyes; this entity hidden within his own body was increasingly exhibiting human-like tendencies. An ordinary intelligent program had unexpectedly transformed into a being akin to artificial intelligence, and it existed as a vessel within his own body. Reflecting on this was indeed somewhat alarming

He stretched widely, feeling the once again abundant true energy within his dantian. A hint of joy flashed across his face, accompanied by a strong impulse to return to the abandoned blacksmith shop on the back mountain to continue inscribing spiritual patterns.

The formula for the cultivation method is quite simple, yet not everyone is able to cultivate true energy

Before today's conversation, they thought they would have to spend a lot of effort persuading him. However, they did not expect that Ying Chengfeng would agree so readily.

Ying Lixin nodded slightly and smiled, saying, "Please take a seat." Seeing his son sit down, he hesitated for a moment and suddenly said, "Chengfeng, you went to your uncle's place again today, didn't you"

Entering the inner hall, the two middle-aged individuals, a man and a woman, were already seated at the dining table. They were the two heads of the Ying family, Ying Lixin and Xu Peixin

"Young Master Chengfeng, you have returned. Please come in quickly; both the Master and Madam are waiting for you to have your meal." A middle-aged woman stepped out, waving her hand to greet.

Xu Peixin sighed and said, "I hope... so be it."

They naturally understand their son's intentions. If it had been in the past, they would not have taken the initiative to persuade him. However, the serious illness a few months ago truly left them feeling cold at heart.

Having hastily finished the meal, Ying Chengfeng immediately took his leave and departed

How is the result of the cultivation, Zhiling?

Father, do you have any thoughts?

However, the reality is harsh. Based on the performance over the past five years, Ying Chengfeng does not possess such talent.

Qigong, this is a cultivation method taught by Ying Lide

In fact, he is quite satisfied with the date provided by Zhiling

If it were the previous Ying Chengfeng, it would have been difficult to detect the fleeting hesitation on his father's face, but now the soul within this body is completely different

Xu Peixin hurriedly said: "Chengfeng, do not overthink it. Your uncle's words do hold some truth; your serious illness came on suddenly, and perhaps it is also related to your improper cultivation."

However, the attitudes of the two masters regarding the cultivation of the body are markedly different, resulting in vastly different outcomes

However, despite Ying Chengfeng's efforts, the true energy he has stimulated is quite limited, almost imperceptible.

My lord, I see that Cheng Feng will not give up on the cultivation of his vital energy. Alas, had I known this earlier, I would not have sent him to his uncle's side back then

Forging a longsword is not remarkable; even Ying Lixin can accomplish it. However, to inscribe spiritual patterns upon it, only those who have successfully cultivated true energy can achieve this

For this ordinary couple, the greatest comfort is simply having their son live well by their side. As for achieving great success, that is naturally the wish of every parent. However, if this wish were to be gambled with their son's life, they would unhesitatingly choose to let their son lead a mundane and safe life.

With a clear goal in mind, Ying Chengfeng's mindset naturally becomes entirely different

Just as I noticed that it was getting late, and recalling the conversation I had with my parents earlier, I finally dismissed this thought

Yes. Ying Chengfeng did not hesitate: "Uncle is amazing; he attached the spiritual patterns to the newly forged long sword in just one hour."

Ying Lixin hesitated for a moment and said, "Cheng Feng, we are not trying to stop you from continuing your cultivation, but rather hope that you can find a balance and not be overly hasty"

Pity the hearts of parents everywhere; what this couple seeks at this moment is not for their son to achieve great success, but merely for him to live a safe and peaceful life

The original owner of this body, upon achieving true energy several years ago, was once filled with ambition. However, the results of five years of arduous cultivation had long since left him disheartened.

Ah. Ying Lixin sighed lightly and said, "Cheng Feng, your uncle came to see me last month and mentioned your situation."

In this small village known as Sanxia, Ying Chengfeng's father and uncle are both renowned blacksmiths. Although Ying Lide's reputation is much more prominent, his father Ying Lixin's skills are not significantly inferior.

"This is a question you should ask yourself." The voice of the spirit carried a hint of teasing.

The Ying Lixin couple watched him leave in a hurry, his somewhat lonely figure evoking a silent sigh in their hearts

In this process, a trace of mysterious power was born from within his body. This power represents a person's potential, which is stimulated and awakened under the influence of a miraculous technique, transforming into vital energy that can be harnessed by individuals

At this moment, with the assistance of Zhi Ling, Ying Chengfeng was able to clearly calculate even the slightest increase in his vital energy in a numerical manner, and could even make an estimation of the approximate time for his advancement

Could it be that due to the inexplicable possession of oneself, this body has also undergone a certain degree of mutation, thus making the process of cultivation significantly easier