Longevity starts with dual cultivation

Chapter 11: Retreat
A moment later, a jade slip shining with precious light was placed in front of Ling Changqing. This was the first part of the Xuanzhen Black Water Sutra.

Then there is a jade slip given by the Ling family, named "Records of the Heavens". The contents inside are complicated and diverse, introducing every aspect of this vast world.

The main continents and oceans, the distribution of many important forces in the human cultivation world, the overview of each of the major intelligent races, common cultivation manuals and resource catalogs, major events that have occurred in the long history of the past, etc.

This kind of popular information is not rare, and older monks can learn a lot about it. Of course, it is still very valuable to Ling Changqing now.

As for the three thousand low-grade spirit stones, Ling Changqing did not intend to keep them in his hands. He exchanged them for one hundred Xuanyin Blood Yuan Pills and twenty low-grade spirit stones each on the spot.

This is an indispensable auxiliary medicinal resource for practicing the Xuanzhen Black Water Sutra, which can ensure that the practice effect is twice as effective with half the effort, allowing him to get started as soon as possible.

"…At the beginning, middle, and end of every month, the elders will give lectures in the family's martial arts hall. If you encounter difficulties or bottlenecks in your practice, you can go and listen!"

Ling Yunfeng explained patiently.

"Well, I understand, junior."

Ling Changqing replied that you can ask questions to the elders while listening to the lecture. Of course, it is not free, and it costs at least ten spirit stones each time.

Tang Qiuyao beside him said with a smile: "Brother, you are now an official member of the Ling family. When the family encounters external wars in the future, you, like other children of the Ling family, must accept the dispatch and command of the family's top leaders and fight for the family's interests!"

In wartime, you have to contribute to the family, which is an additional condition for borrowing resources. Of course, if you make contributions, the family leaders will not be stingy with rewards.

"Okay, I understand."

Ling Changqing said: "I plan to practice in seclusion here for a month, is that okay?"

According to the rules, Ling Changqing could not take the Xuanzhen Black Water Sutra out, so he could only choose to stay here and practice.

Ling Yunfeng nodded and said, "The small courtyard here is a good place for retreat and cultivation. There are also magic arrays to replenish spiritual energy and free meals. Since you are new here, I will give you a discount of 300 low-grade spirit stones a month."

The price was indeed a bit exaggerated, but Ling Changqing still gritted his teeth and agreed. This was already the best martial arts book he could get at the moment.

In order to have a smooth journey in the future, now is not the time to be stingy.

Tang Qiuyao, who was standing aside, had a slight twitch of eyes and seemed to be hesitant to speak.

Forget it. This is a talent that Ling Zifeng discovered. It would be unfair to poach him now.

Besides, it is unclear how this little guy will perform in the future and how far he can go, so let's wait a little longer.

Tang Qiuyao thought about this and didn't say anything more.

Immediately, a maid came and led Ling Changqing out of the quiet room, through several corridors, and after many turns, they entered a separate small courtyard.

The maid used the jade token in her hand to open the portal, allowing Ling Changqing to enter, and then activated the many formations and restrictions such as spirit gathering, protection, early warning, and shielding one by one.

"Please keep this jade token, sir. You can use it to enter and leave the courtyard. Someone will deliver your meals to your door every day..."

The maid handed the jade token to Ling Changqing and told him softly how to use it. She unconsciously felt a liking for this extremely handsome young man in blue with starry eyes and brows, so she couldn't help but give him a few more instructions.

"Thank you."

Ling Changqing nodded and handed her two cloud pearl grasses as a reward. Anyway, there were a lot of these things in the sea, so it was not difficult for her.

The maid said goodbye and left contentedly, and Ling Changqing then closed the courtyard and walked into the inner room.

This place is not only exquisitely and neatly decorated, but also has everything including bedrooms, study, bathroom and practice room. In particular, the spiritual energy in the space is quite abundant.

In the training room, a white jade cloud bed was placed in the center, and precious spices were burning in a copper tripod in the corner.

A faint fragrance permeates the room, making people feel refreshed and all fatigue is gone.

Ling Changqing did not delay and immediately sat down on the cloud bed and took out an exquisite jade box from the storage bag.

Ten green jade pill bottles were neatly placed in the jade box, and each of them contained ten finger-sized, fragrant, light green pills.

This is the Xuanyin Blood Essence Pill.

Ling Changqing picked up the pill bottle, poured out a Xuanyin Blood Yuan Pill and swallowed it, then took out the jade slip that recorded the Xuanzhen Black Water Sutra and began to study it.

In a short while, Ling Changqing had memorized the thousands of words of martial arts formula by heart, and immediately began to practice the martial arts, circulating his Qi and blood through the meridians and internal organs of his body, gradually refining the medicinal power of the elixir.

Soon, Ling Changqing entered a state of deep enlightenment in which he forgot both himself and the world.

A day and a night later, when Ling Changqing opened his eyes again, he found that he had already entered the door of Xuanzhen Black Water Sutra.

He has a photographic memory and can enter a state of deep enlightenment at any time. This is also one of the benefits of owning the Era Star Palace.

Moreover, the efficiency of practicing in this spiritual energy-rich environment is indeed beyond reproach. One day is equivalent to six or seven days of practice on the ship. In the sea of ​​consciousness, a message with a mysterious Dao rhythm silently emerged:
[Lord of the Era Star Palace: Ling Changqing]

【Bone age: 14】

[Cultivation: Qi training level 3]

【Luck:15+87】

【Fortune: 15+64】

【Physique:11】

【Root bone: 10】

【Comprehension: 11】

[Soul: 15]

[Main cultivation technique: Xuanzhen Black Water Sutra (first level) 113\5000]

[Spiritual roots: low quality, gold, wood, water, fire, earth]

[Noble: Ling Zifeng/Tang Qiuyao]

Compared to the last time we communicated, there were no changes in any of his physical attributes, including his spiritual root level.

However, thanks to the help of the new main practice method, the total amount of spiritual power in Ling Changqing's body and the degree of purity and refinement have been slightly enhanced.

"As expected, I knew that even if they were at the same level of cultivation, the strength of the Ling family's direct descendants would be significantly stronger than the casual cultivators outside. Kuhaha..."

Ling Changqing pondered silently that the difference in strength caused by the difference in the grade of martial arts was so exaggerated that it was like a world of difference.

According to the introduction in "Records of the Heavens", the martial arts books of this world are divided into four levels: heaven, earth, mysterious and yellow, and each level is divided into three grades: upper, middle and lower.

Although this Xuanzhen Black Water Scripture is a clan-protecting technique of the Ling family, and is said to be able to be cultivated to the state of Golden Elixir Great Perfection, it can only be considered a mid-level Huang-level technique.

As for higher-grade martial arts manuals, especially the legendary heaven-level martial arts, only more powerful organizations, or even super sects and immortal holy places can have them.

The first part of the Xuanzhen Black Water Sutra that Ling Changqing has now obtained can ensure that he can successfully cultivate to the great perfection of Qi training, provided that the cultivation resources can keep up.

"Forget it. Don't think about the distant future. Just walk on the path ahead..."

Ling Changqing thought to himself, even though the Ling family is not a powerful force in the entire vast world, it is still an insurmountable mountain for him now.

So eat your meal one bite at a time, walk one step at a time, and avoid aiming too high.

Having made up his mind, Ling Changqing slowly finished his practice, got up from the bed and walked out of the practice room.

Outside the courtyard, the food had already been placed in the designated location by the maids. It was placed in an exquisite golden sandalwood food box and sealed properly.

Ling Changqing raised his hand and took three large food boxes, walked back to the room, put them on the table and opened them. The tempting aroma immediately filled the air.

The food box has small spells such as keeping warm, repelling dust, and preserving freshness, ensuring that the taste of the spiritual rice and monster meat ingredients inside will not be affected by being left out for too long.

A small bucket of spiritual rice, plus a bowl of silver-bearded snowflake fish, a large portion. A bowl of Yuzhi soup, carefully cooked with a variety of spiritual herbs, and a pot of spiritual wine.

The food box came with tableware inlaid with gold and jade. Ling Changqing calmly served a bowl of spiritual rice, took a bite, and nodded secretly.

Compared to the inferior rice he had eaten on the ship, the rice here tasted much better.

And the silver-bearded snowflake fish is a genuine first-class monster. Ordinary low-level cultivators usually have no chance to enjoy it.

"It is easy to go from frugality to luxury, but it is more difficult to go from luxury to frugality than to heaven..."

Ling Changqing muttered silently, picked up the cutlery and began to eat heartily. As long as such high-quality ingredients can be eaten every meal, the benefits to the monks are self-evident.

Of course, the best option is to eat various elixirs as meals, so that the speed of cultivation will increase faster. Unfortunately, most cultivators do not have such good conditions.

A quarter of an hour later, Ling Changqing finished all the food in front of him and put the tableware and food boxes back to their original places. A maid would naturally come to take them away.

After wandering around the courtyard for a while, Ling Changqing returned to the practice room and continued to practice.

A month's time is precious and must not be wasted.

(End of this chapter)