Chapter 3, Unlike Those in the Game

Jiang Sibai found it somewhat tedious and did not understand how these people, toiling away day and night, could achieve anything significant through their hard work

Jiang Sibai suddenly became more alert upon hearing these words

He held the wine goblet steadily and looked at Jiang Sibai, then asked: "Do you have a lot of surplus food at home?"

And you are currently brimming with vitality, with your entire being pulsating with energy, making it the perfect time to practice the method of refining essence into energy, thus sparing you the arduous labor of foundation building

That is the newly harvested grain from this autumn; if it is burned, what will you eat for the New Year

I will not let you suffer any loss; if you have any questions tonight, feel free to raise them.

The stranger on the road listened to Jiang Sibai's account with a peculiar expression throughout, and then surprisingly scratched his head, revealing a look that seemed to want to laugh but couldn't.

Later, he thought that there was really nothing to be concerned about, since it had already happened anyway

Oh, it turns out that the newly harvested corn from this autumn has caught fire

The traveler on the path smiled and said: "You only need to guide with intention, directing the primordial essence into the sandalwood, for this is the momentum of the primordial essence being abundant and the water flowing naturally to the channel."

Everything seems to have formed a cycle

The big white fox was left dizzy and disoriented.

He himself felt that what he said was indeed vague, and after scratching his head, he said: "I'll just call you Xiaobai."

Jiang Sibai's eyes suddenly brightened upon hearing this, and he could hardly wait to give it a try

As for the illustrated book, the host himself did not find it particularly remarkable, so why are they so concerned about it?

But that's not right, how can there really be waves of red light in the western sky

This is the hardship of being without a guide; he has had to figure things out on his own throughout his journey, and no one has told him what is right or wrong

It is a pity that based on the performance of the sentinels in previous instances, it seems that King Ji has not been able to properly cultivate the "Method of Solidifying the Original Essence in Guarding"

It is not incorrect to refer to it as a practice of health preservation, after all, some individuals, despite their aspirations towards the Dao, find themselves entangled in the myriad of worldly affairs, bearing children and exhausting their bodies. Their physical forms have long become frail and worn. If one does not maintain their inner essence and address their deficiencies, how can they hope to cultivate themselves?

Moreover, in recent years, our blacksmith shop in Baiyi has indeed made quite a bit of money; what is there that we cannot buy with money?

Then he said: "Let everyone not work too hard, that new grain pile in the west is stored separately, if it is to be burned, it can only be that one, once it is burned, the fire will go out."

He was suddenly startled, his whole body surged with blood, and the alcohol evaporated from his sweat glands.

His ability to wield a heavy hammer to forge weapons at the age of nine is actually due to the dual enhancement of body refining techniques and health preservation methods

The old steward truly felt a sense of disappointment akin to that of hating iron for not becoming steel, and he said: "Young master, how can you speak such words that do not resemble those of someone involved in the matter?"

He earnestly instructed, as if he had already accepted this disciple

At this moment, under the influence of slight intoxication, this feeling became even more pronounced; it was as if he had donned a layer of flesh, existing in this world, yet it also seemed that as long as he shed this 'flesh,' he could ride the winds and depart at any time

At this moment, shouts of alarm from the farmers came from outside: "The water is rising! The new grain stack of Young Master Xiaobai is on fire, hurry and put it out!"

He knows that both Butler Zhong and the Traveler from the Wilderness are correct, and even though he has done so many things in this world, there is ultimately a sense of being separated by a layer.

The traveler on the road spoke in a roundabout manner, yet it can be considered an explanation for why the cultivators from the Luo Yun Immortal Realm have shown no courtesy towards the Jiang clan's disciples

It is indeed true that the senior brother of Yuandao Peak left this method to your Jiang family out of genuine compassion for King Ji's aspiration towards the Dao, hoping that since he has developed this intention, he should diligently practice this method, and only then can he enter the great door of cultivation

Jiang Sibai felt a stir in his heart upon hearing this, and he asked, "May I ask, Master, can I learn the method of refining essence into qi now?"

After all, being surrounded by wealth and power in this world, one might truly just be like the "Ye Gong who loves dragons" when it comes to the matter of cultivation

In fact, when the traveler on the road heard about Jiang Sibai's experiences and perseverance, he set aside his prejudices against the royal offspring and looked at the child anew, realizing the tenacity of his heart in seeking the Way, as well as the talent he had cultivated that had borne fruit

No more words, saying too much only makes people feel inferior

Butler Zhong could only let out a heavy sigh of "Ah!" and then took people with him to help extinguish the fire

Jiang Sibai chuckled and said: "I just feel that those are merely external things, and compared to the sense of progress I gain from my own cultivation, they are insignificant, they are insignificant."

The traveler on the road said: "There are problems, yet it seems to be a good thing."

The traveler on the road hastily advised, "There is no need to rush. Although one can practice breathing techniques at night, the energy inhaled during that time is ultimately more likely to be tainted with yin and evil. It is best to practice breathing and energy cultivation in the morning when the sun rises."

One old and one young person thus happily began to eat and drink. The homemade rice wine from Baiyi was quite clear and delicious, causing the old Daoist to drink to the point of becoming flushed and gradually intoxicated

Jiang Sibai hurriedly asked, "Is there something wrong with this method?"

He shook his head to clear his mind and focused his gaze on the present

He has been practicing health preservation techniques for ten years, feeling somewhat off balance, yet the benefits are indeed evident.

Jiang Sibai also seemed to see the hope of entering the path of cultivation, with his eyes filled with a fiery glow

Then the traveler on the path turned and said: "Xiao Bai, what you are practicing is actually called https://www.hetushu.com 'Shou Zhong Gu Yuan Fa', which is used for conditioning the body of those who are beginning their cultivation as they grow older"

He was certainly extremely happy and quickly inquired about the practices related to that health-preserving technique

Jiang Sibai's mind was still somewhat muddled, and he did not pay much attention to this thought as it crossed his mind

This would enable him to experience a sense of divine assistance in his swordsmanship training over the subsequent three years

Finally, Jiang Sibai felt truly apprehensive, and he said: "You actually practiced that 'health cultivation technique' diligently for ten years?"

The traveler on the road shook his head and said: "What is the white silk?"

The traveler on the road unexpectedly said: "You are quite open-minded; the old steward is not wrong, there is indeed a sense of 'not like the people here'."

Turning his head back to drink again, Jiang Sibai finally noticed that the old Daoist had a hint of dazedness in his expression

Jiang Sibai naturally said: "It's not like there isn't any stored grain to help in an emergency, so it doesn't matter."

The practice of quietude requires seeking true emptiness to nurture the spirit, training the postnatal body to return to a childlike state, and subsequently employing the primordial essence to strengthen the entire body's vital energy and blood

Jiang Sibai shook his head and said: "Not much, but there is enough seed grain, and the stored grain can last for three months. Additionally, by fishing daily or exchanging some silver with hunters for meat, we can always wait steadily until the autumn harvest next year"

Jiang Sibai somewhat dejectedly asked, "Have all my years of effort been in vain?"

The traveler on the road said directly, "From now on, you shall be called 'Big White https://www.hetushucom.com', who told you to be so fat?"

The traveler on the road happily patted his belly, and then tossed the two remaining pieces of venison from the table to the nearby big fox to eat

Only with strong vital energy can one refine essence into qi and embark on the path of cultivation

It is precisely this health-preserving technique that has allowed his body refinement skills to continuously improve over the years

A glimmer of appreciation flashed in the eyes of the traveler on the road, and then he suddenly fell silent, no longer speaking further

Jiang Sibai looked at himself with a rather complicated feeling, and he suddenly felt quite disdainful of his nickname.

Jiang Sibai was puzzled when he suddenly heard a dense sound of footsteps approaching from afar amidst the chaotic shouts outside

The nearby white fox immediately perked up its head, thinking it was being called.

Such practice of forging techniques has also enhanced his body refining skills, allowing him to accumulate a remarkably strong physical foundation

He hurriedly called the butler and asked, "Old Zhong, what is going on?"

It now appears that both individuals have developed a tacit understanding; Jiang Sibai will not miss this master, and the Daoist on the road will not miss this disciple either

Jiang Sibai did not conceal these insights and shared them with the traveler from the countryside, eagerly awaiting the other's feedback

This is an opportunity to provide answers and clarification to Jiang Sibai

He then realized: "So this fire was man-made, and now the evil guest has arrived at the door"

He then said to Jiang Sibai with satisfaction: "Regardless of anything, thank you for your hospitality"