Chapter 4: Refining the First Wisp of Spiritual Qi

Hmm?

has become

Using this method to condense spiritual energy is, in fact, a risky approach, akin to playing with fire. A moment's carelessness may lead to self-immolation, resulting in the loss of reason. In the context of cultivation, this is referred to as: falling into a state of obsession.

Combining the commentary of this book with the insights gained from studying the "Qingyun Duiqi" section over the past few days, Fang Xing has come to understand one thing: the first step in cultivation is to regulate breathing and refine one's spiritual energy

It will definitely be ... ...

Goo ... ...

Fang Xing felt great joy in his heart, but immediately he guarded his mind, enduring the intense pain in his meridians, carefully maintaining that thread of breath.

He stood there in a daze for quite a while, until his stomach once again audibly protested, at which point he finally came to his senses

This step alone is not something that just anyone in the world can achieve. Some individuals possess a constitution that is in harmony with the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, allowing them to cultivate with remarkable efficiency. However, there are others, such as myself and a few Taoist disciples like Wang Zhi, who are what Taoism refers to as ordinary mortals, and we find it fundamentally difficult to perceive the existence of spiritual energy.

Did he really eat all three stalks of the Huajing grass

How can that be acceptable

Fang Xing only realized this point when he saw a glimmer of hope. However, ordinary people are unable to perceive the existence of their own vital energy, which requires years of contemplation to truly understand. Fang Xing, on the other hand, is inherently bold and possesses a mind that is far more agile than others. Upon seeing the transformation grass, he immediately thought of a method and decided to act on it after only a brief moment of consideration.

It is evident that this is not entirely the case; even for those with a mortal body, there is still hope to embark on the path of cultivation, which is to refine essence into qi

Little Freckles answered in terror, glancing once more in the direction of the wooden house, seemingly afraid that Fang Xing would rush out.

Is Tuning and Breathing the only method to condense spiritual energy

At this moment, night had fallen, and outside the door, Wang Zhi and others were cautiously watching the wooden house while drinking and eating meat.

It is indeed like a cow grazing, chewing and swallowing it all down...

Refining essence into energy involves transforming one's own essence into spiritual energy for the purpose of overcoming the first barrier in cultivation

The intense heat is the most direct manifestation of vital energy. It is at this moment that Fang Xing uses the method of condensing spiritual energy from the "Qingyun Qi Refining" chapter to transport that violent vital energy, and indeed, he successfully extracts a trace of weak spiritual energy from within.

Oh dear, don't mention three stocks; even one stock is not something a single person can bear. I say, this fellow can't possibly be into that, right? He ate so much all at once; he will definitely look for someone to vent his anger on later. It's a dead end; I'll leave it to you...

Do not disturb me if there is nothing important

In fact, at this moment, Fang Xing was truly starving mad.

But we don't have enough silver..." Wang Zhi said with a苦脸.

Unbeknownst to me, Fang Xing unexpectedly approached at some point. I noticed that under the flickering firelight, his face was extremely pale, yet his spirit seemed quite good. He came to the side of the fire, casually asked a question without waiting for the fellow's response, and directly sat down cross-legged. Grabbing a large piece of pig's head meat, he began to gnaw on it, tearing off large chunks with his snow-white teeth, his mouth covered in grease, as if he were ravenously hungry

It is not uncommon for someone like Wang Zhi, who has been cultivating for seven years, to not yet perceive the existence of spiritual energy. In fact, for most people, even if they cultivate for a lifetime, it is quite common that they do not realize the presence of spiritual energy.

They fear that Fang Xing might go mad and suddenly burst out of the cabin to attack people, so they deliberately keep their distance from the cabin

"Qingyun Qi Refining Chapter, Techniques for Cultivating the Condensed Qi Realm, Regulating Breath and Exhaling, Can Achieve Divine Powers"

Upon hearing Fang Xing's words, several young disciples were taken aback, not understanding what he intended to do

Although it is not much, almost negligible, it is indeed a significant step forward

Essence is the fundamental energy of human existence, which is not difficult to understand; just think about how you came into being.

Fang Xing was taken aback, not having anticipated the possibility of a book entering his mind. In a panic, he rummaged around, and just as he flipped to the section on refining Qi in the Qingyun method, a piece of information inexplicably appeared in his mind

Since it is not felt in daily life, let us invigorate our vital energy

Wang Zhi stared at the hanging ghost and said with lingering fear

As this thread of spiritual energy stabilized, it permeated into one's meridians, and the turbulent heat gradually subsided

Damn it, let's go get something to eat

What is the Rabbit God?

Fang Xing's eyes were somewhat red, and he issued a stern command before quickly disappearing into the wooden house. The two, Little Freckle and the Hanged Ghost, were greatly frightened by him. They exchanged glances, both feeling that Fang Xing had gone mad. That was the treasure of the room; even a strong adult man could only consume a small piece of leaf at a time, which was enough to sustain a whole night of battle. Yet, you, a ten-year-old child, have consumed three plants at once

Fang Xing entered the wooden cabin and immediately sat cross-legged, following the instructions of the Qingyun Qi Refining Technique, with his five hearts directed towards the heavens

The medicinal effect is quite intense, and Fang's eyes are even filled with bloodshot veins, with his lips severely chapped

At this moment, Fang Xing felt an intense hunger, even experiencing some dizziness, as if he had not eaten for three days. This was inevitable, as Fang Xing had used the essence of the transformation grass to unleash his vital energy, and then refined that vital energy into spiritual energy. But where did this vital energy come from? Naturally, it was derived from the transformation of his own vital blood. Although he had only cultivated a small portion, his body was already severely depleted.

Fang Xing was stunned, and after a considerable amount of time, he finally confirmed that this book had actually entered his mind

Fortunately, although Fang Xing is young, his determination is astonishing; he is strict with others and equally strict with himself, and he has persevered through it all.

Fang Xing himself is unaware of how many dangers he has experienced

This ... ...

Suddenly, a somewhat hoarse voice sounded, causing the five young disciples to shudder in fear and jump back in unison

The most direct manifestation of this is feeling dizzy and lightheaded from hunger, urgently needing to replenish.

Fang Xing subconsciously glanced and was immediately struck by an astonishing scene; that book had actually vanished.

"Alright! Let's proceed like this for now; if it's not enough, we can add more later!"

The little freckle jumped up in fright: "Your face is the whitest, you are the legendary 'little white face', this rabbit lord is surely yours..."

Wang Zhi took a sip of the liquor and lowered his voice to ask

Is this really going to be a challenge against the heavens

Where has the book gone

After a while, Wang Zhichai said with a trembling voice: "This... this is five jin of pig head meat... and you want to add three times more?"

He, upon seeing the transformation grass, inadvertently recalled a passage from the Azure Cloud Refining Qi chapter revealed in the Yin Yang Divine Demon Mirror: This technique absorbs the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to cultivate oneself, accumulating it within one's aptitude. Only a few are suited for it, yet it can refine essence into qi, compensating for deficiencies

He has already asked three times, yet he still finds it hard to believe

The body is severely depleted, and it feels like no matter how much I eat, it is never enough

The surging heat within him surged violently, making him feel uncomfortably bloated.

It may seem redundant to mention now, but at that moment, it was merely a fleeting thought in Fang Xing's mind, which he immediately put into action

Muttering to oneself, one walked out while rubbing their belly

Fang Xing casually remarked: "After all, you were all just eager to play the role of the Rabbit Master!"

This was merely a small adventure, and unexpectedly, it succeeded. Fang Xing felt an immense excitement in his heart.

The one known as the Hanging Ghost among this group of Taoist boys is the one with the whitest face. Upon hearing Wang Zhi's words, he was so frightened that the half-bite of pig's head meat in his mouth fell out, and with a mournful expression, he said: "I can't do it, I'm afraid of pain. How about... how about letting Little Freckles do it instead..."

Meanwhile, he felt a slight chill in his mind, as if something had entered.

Fang Xing struggled to stand up with his weakened body, his hand inadvertently resting on the Yin-Yang Divine Demon Mirror. At that moment, a surprising scene unfolded; as soon as the book came into contact with Fang Xing's palm, a faint trace of spiritual energy within his meridians stirred. Subsequently, a strange force emerged from the book, resonating simultaneously with Fang Xing's spiritual energy.

The effect of the refining herb was rapid; before long, Fang Xing felt a surging heat rising from his lower abdomen, and he immediately sensed a swelling in his groin. Fang Xing took a deep breath and began to operate the mysterious method according to the incantation described in the Qingyun Qi Refining Technique, circulating his vital energy and blood. At this moment, the operation of the mysterious method was merely a state of mental clarity, as there was no spiritual energy within his body to circulate.

In the terrified gaze of the little freckle and the hanging ghost, Fang Xing chewed the transformation grass a few times and swallowed it with a stiff neck

What on earth is going on? Stuffing such a thick book into my head, won't it crush my brain?

Even when the delicate dough began to swell and turn a reddish-purple, a strange occurrence suddenly emerged within Fang Xing's body

While enduring the discomfort of the body, one maintains a state of ethereal tranquility in the mind, leaving no trace and exerting no effort

After consuming the three stocks of refined herbal essence, I truly and profoundly felt the vigorous energy within me

As he continuously envisioned a current of air flowing according to his will in his mind, the nearly frenzied heat within his body suddenly released a wisp, transforming into a cool and pleasant trickle, faint yet perceptible, which began to circulate with his thoughts. At the same time, the violent heat within Fang Xing's body began to subside, yet his meridians were in excruciating pain

Gradually, a stick of incense's time has passed, half an hour has elapsed

I have an announcement to make: from now on, you will bring me three stalks... oh, no, one stalk will suffice. From now on, you must bring me one stalk of Huajing grass every day. I don't care where you find it, but it must not be less than that every day. Whoever brings it to me first will not have to work that day. Hmm, also, we need to improve our living conditions. This amount of pig head meat is not enough; from now on, it will be doubled, no, tripled!

In a fit of gluttony, he devoured all the meat, and after taking a couple of sips of wine to moisten his throat, he finally stopped, rubbing his belly. He felt it was still not enough, but his stomach was indeed too bloated

Then just go sell your backside