Chapter 7: Refining Spiritual Pills

Before this, martial artists are classified into various levels: martial apprentice, martial warrior, martial master, martial spirit, martial general, martial commander, martial king, martial venerable, and martial emperor. Prior to the martial apprentice level, there exists the martial qi realm. Only upon reaching the peak of the ninth level of the martial qi realm can one break through to the martial apprentice level. It is only at the martial apprentice level that one can truly be considered a martial artist.

Observing all of this, the old servant, Uncle Nan, revealed a satisfied smile. As time passed, the mist surrounding Lu Shaoyou gradually began to thicken.

"Quickly memorize the formula, and then follow it to first refine the two energies of heat and cold within you; otherwise, you will be in big trouble," said the old servant, Uncle Nan, beside Lu Shaoyou.

At this moment, Lu Shaoyou felt that within his body, the two streams of energy he had refined were still less than one-tenth of their total. Meanwhile, in his dantian's qi sea, there seemed to be a current of heat present. This current of heat could only be described as pure.

In his mind, Lu Shaoyou also felt that something had increased, a sensation that was quite mysterious, as if his sensory perception and consciousness had become much clearer.

Time passed once again, and approximately four hours later, the mist surrounding Lu Shaoyou began to thicken, enveloping his body. Subsequently, this white mist clung to him, emitting a light akin to that of white jade

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Feeling this change, after several days of Uncle Nan's explanations, Lu Shaoyou has gained some understanding regarding the matters of cultivation. At this moment, this situation indicates that he is on the verge of a breakthrough

A series of obscure mnemonic phrases appeared in Lu Shaoyou's mind. Under the guidance and explanation of Uncle Nan, Lu Shaoyou was able to draw inferences from one instance and quickly operate independently.

With a sneer, a dazzling beam of light from the white jade tablet pierced directly into Lu Shaoyou's forehead, transforming into a vast amount of information that remained in his mind

Alright, let's call it a night. It is unclear how much time has passed, but Lu Shaoyou heard Uncle Nan's voice and immediately began to cease the operation of the incantation

You have indeed arrived quite early. Lu Shaoyou came early, but Uncle Nan arrived even earlier. Looking at Lu Shaoyou, at this moment, his shock is something only he knows; this young man possesses a body of both yin and yang, and his talent is simply astonishing.

Lu Shaoyou sat cross-legged on the stone bed, his hands overlapped and then placed in front of him to form a hand seal. He took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and began to continue refining the two opposing energies of heat and cold within his body. After a moment, Lu Shaoyou's eyes remained tightly shut, his breathing steady and powerful

Following the mnemonic from this website, Lu Shaoyou immediately felt that the two energies of cold and heat within his body seemed to come alive, beginning to flow slowly.

The two streams of energy flowed somewhat uncontrollably within the body, colliding everywhere. Following the instructions of Master Nan, Lu Shaoyou immediately used the Yin-Yang Spiritual Martial Arts to guide the two streams of energy into his meridians. The hot flow gradually entered his dantian's qi sea from the meridians, while the cold flow transformed into a warm current that penetrated into his mind, bringing an immediate sense of extraordinary comfort.

"Not bad at all, dawn is approaching. You should head back now. Remember, this matter must not be mentioned to anyone. Come back tomorrow night and continue until I say it's alright to stop," said the old servant, Uncle Nan, to Lu Shaoyou.

Gradually, a faint mist began to emanate from the pores of Lu Shaoyou's skin. Upon careful observation, this mist alternated between warmth and coldness, appearing quite mysterious.

Await the emergence of the initial yang energy, using the fetal breathing method, gathering it in the dantian, filling the five organs, dispersing it throughout the hundred bones, allowing the energy to strike the three gates, practicing the circular heavenly method. Those who supplement through yin and yang do not contend or cling; the three attain understanding, only seen in emptiness, in the hazy and obscure realm. Occasionally, the initial yang energy emerges, with a sincere and tranquil heart as the foundation of the way, akin to the precious moon in the mid-sky, clearing away the misty clouds without a trace of shadow, a full moon illuminating the vast emptiness.

On the evening of the fifth day, as soon as night fell, Lu Shaoyou prepared early and entered the secret chamber. After today, he would officially become a martial apprentice, which could be considered the completion of his first goal

Upon hearing this, Lu Shaoyou took a deep breath. Listening to Uncle Nan, it was clear that the Yin-Yang Spiritual Martial Arts Technique was indeed extraordinary. He then bit his index finger, allowing a drop of fresh blood to fall onto the white jade slip in his hand

"Yes, Uncle Nan," Lu Shaoyou replied, and then left the secret chamber. At this time, it was probably close to dawn. Taking advantage of the night, Lu Shaoyou stealthily returned to his room. Although he had not slept all night, Lu Shaoyou felt invigorated. Thinking about the Yin-Yang Spiritual Martial Arts he was currently practicing, it seemed that he would soon be able to become a formal martial artist.

We are about to break through, continue

Similarly, in the realm of spiritual practitioners, before becoming a spiritual apprentice, one must first surpass the nine levels of spiritual energy. Only by breaking through these nine levels of spiritual energy can one officially become a spiritual apprentice and ascend to the ranks of formal spiritual practitioners

In the following days, during the daytime, Lu Shaoyou engaged in his usual work, performing all tasks like an ordinary servant. At night, he would enter Uncle Nan's secret chamber and, following the incantations of the Yin-Yang Spiritual Martial Arts, refine the two energies within his body.

"The Ninefold Martial Qi - Diagram - Book, Ninefold Spiritual Qi, the Yin-Yang Body, truly lives up to its reputation," exclaimed the old servant, Nan Shu, in astonishment

"Uncle Nan, can we get started?" Lu Shaoyou asked Uncle Nan, eager to break through to the Martial Apprentice level as soon as possible, for then he would officially become a martial artist.

Within Lu Shaoyou's body, he felt as if the small energy sea in his dantian was like a balloon being filled with air, expanding. At the same time, there was a warm current continuously pulsating in his mind.

Every day, the energy within is refined. During the day, Lu Shaoyou seems to have boundless energy while working, leaving Lu Xiaobai astonished and speculating about what kind of medicine Lu Shaoyou has taken.

In these past few days, from Uncle Nan's words, Lu Shaoyou has gained a deeper understanding of both spiritualists and martial artists. Like martial artists, spiritualists also have nine levels of realms at each tier.

Lu Shaoyou was most aware of the benefits he had gained. According to Uncle Nan, after four days of refinement, he had already reached the level of Eighth Layer Martial Qi. Tonight, it was very likely that he would break through to Martial Disciple. Once he broke through to Martial Disciple, he would officially become a martial artist.

After murmuring, the old servant, Uncle Nan, gradually disappeared into the night.

One yin and one yang is called the Dao,偏 yin and偏 yang is called the remnant, pure yang is represented by the Azure Dragon, pure yin by the White Tiger. Those lacking essence should supplement it with flavor, and those lacking form should supplement it with harmonious energy. Essence is preserved internally, while energy is generated externally. To supplement yin, one must use yang; to supplement yang, one must use yin. The mysterious orifices of yin and yang, the mysterious womb of the丹田, breathe in and return to the root, emulate heaven and earth, tread upon the light of heaven, regard the heart as the sun and moon, like a box that encourages wind, rising and falling, entering the mysterious and exiting the womb, solidifying the base and deepening the roots. Heaven bestows rain and dew, and the earth generates vitality.

Lu Shaoyou ceased his operational mantra and exhaled a mouthful of turbid air from the energy sea in his dantian, which resembled a massive breath. Instantly, the entire secret chamber was filled with a foul odor, surprising even Lu Shaoyou himself

"Look at you, so eager to begin." The old servant, Uncle Nan, smiled faintly; it was only in this secret chamber that he would conceal the frailty and decrepitude of his old age.

Under such a gradual guidance, the two streams of energy within the body have begun to be consumed, flowing respectively into one's dantian and mind.

These two energies within his meridians are also contracting and expanding. Lu Shaoyou felt that the meridians throughout his body had significantly expanded, causing considerable pain, yet soon after, he experienced an indescribable sense of comfort throughout his entire body

In the darkness of the night, the old servant, Uncle Nan, resumed his frail appearance, gazing at Lu Shaoyou and murmuring: "A body of yin and yang, indeed a remarkable talent, stronger than that wretched disciple. I can't help but teach him; I hope he won't become a second wretched disciple. And that Spirit Emperor Beast, this kid has a worthless life, yet his luck is truly exceptional. Then I shall assist him to the end"