Chapter 273: Chapter 211 The Formidable Power of the Five-Colored Spiritual Power! Terrifying Consumption!
Su Changqing didn’t quite know what was happening.
About three days ago, he began to feel a special pull coming from the southwest.
"This sensation seems to bear no malice, and even feels somewhat familiar."
After examining it, Su Changqing’s eyes revealed a look of doubt, "It seems like... the fluctuation of the Four Arts of Immortals?"
Due to the distance, the sensation was faint and uncertain, leaving him unsure.
"Chang Qing, how does my handwriting look?"
Before Su Changqing could think more, a gentle, smiling voice suddenly echoed from within the attic.
A woman in a purple dress appeared, her beauty so enchanting it made minds wander, and she approached Su Changqing with a joyous smile.
This woman was none other than Xian Banmeng, who had come to learn calligraphy.
Of course, whether it was truly to learn calligraphy, that could be interpreted differently by each person.
"It’s passable, better than last time."
Su Changqing took the written poetry, observed it carefully, then nodded.
Yet before Xian Banmeng could show a smile, he frowned and said, "But it’s still too poor!"
"The embellishment of your writing technique is too obvious, too mechanical, more is less."
"The real ’meaning’ should be free, where the heart moves, intentions follow, and the pen falls..."
As he had promised to teach Xian Banmeng to the level of ’meaning,’ Su Changqing always taught with earnest dedication.
In his view, a promised deal should naturally be fulfilled.
At this moment, Xian Banmeng was perhaps not even listening.
She slightly tilted her head, gazing at the serious side profile of Su Changqing’s frowning face, her eyes shimmering, a bit lost in thought.
"Hey, is there writing on my face?"
Noticing Xian Banmeng’s gaze, Su Changqing paused his words and said helplessly.
"Ah... no, no there isn’t."
Xian Banmeng’s cheeks flushed red as she hastily averted her gaze, shaking her head.
After these few days of interaction, she realized she seemed to be falling even deeper.
Only by truly understanding the man in front of her could she comprehend how attractive he was.
Gentle, patient, warm like jade...
He really was like a scholar who walked straight out of a painting and into her life.
At this moment, Xian Banmeng was truly moved.
"Go practice a bit more; you should be close to breaking through to the level of ’meaning’."
Seeing the slightly dazed Xian Banmeng, Su Changqing spoke.
"It’s almost time for a breakthrough anyway, no need to hurry."
Xian Banmeng looked at Su Changqing, blinking as she laughed and suggested, "Why don’t I teach you the ’Spirit-Devouring Technique’?"
"Your spiritual seed is extraordinary, and the cultivation technique you’ve practiced is a perfect divine aperture. In the future, you’ll need to absorb a vast amount of spiritual power to break through."
"This thing might really help you~"
Although what Xian Banmeng said was true, she certainly wouldn’t tell Su Changqing she just wanted to see what it felt like to be a teacher as well.
"You always keep such a serious face while teaching."
"This time, I’ll take on the stance of a ’strict teacher’..."
Xian Banmeng whispered to herself, her eyes full of mirth as she looked at Su Changqing.
If outsiders saw Xian Banmeng acting so demurely, the image of the divine woman might shatter instantly.
There were only two people in the world who could see her like this.
Xian Fu, and Su Changqing.
"Heaven-Devouring Technique?"
Su Changqing was puzzled for a moment, then his face showed realization.
The Secret Technique he traded with Xian Banmeng some time ago seemed to be called that.
But he hadn’t had the time to study it because he’d been busy.
"Very well, the spiritual power within me is indeed quite thin, this will be a perfect opportunity to practice."
Su Changqing nodded, then sat cross-legged and brought out the Heaven-Devouring Technique.
This cultivation technique wasn’t complicated, but it was extremely profound.
It could gather a kind of effect similar to a Spirit Gathering Array within the dantian, yet even more extraordinary.
It allowed the cultivator to absorb spiritual qi faster and convert it more efficiently.
"Hmm? This method is quite powerful."
After a quick browse, a look of surprise appeared on Su Changqing’s face.
Powerful indeed, yet this method also seemed somewhat similar to the Spirit-Devouring Needle Technique.
One devours elemental energy, the other devours spiritual power, with a certain likeness in approach.
"Of course, this is a method passed down by the Immortal Spirit Emperor."
Xian Banmeng laughed upon hearing his remark, but then seemed to think of something, clearing her throat with a serious expression,
"Though the technique is simple, practicing it is difficult."
"One must first control the internal spiritual power, concentrating a simple cyclone within the dantian."
"This step requires extremely precise control over spiritual power, even I took two or three..."
Xian Banmeng held the teacher’s posture, her little hand behind her back, ready to teach Su Changqing some difficulty.
However, Su Changqing listened carefully, nodded continuously, and then closed his eyes.
In the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, he opened his eyes, a multicolored light flashing within his gaze.
Su Changqing formed a seal with his fingers, opened his palm to reveal a small multicolored vortex appearing within.
He looked at Xian Banmeng with clear eyes, asking, "Is this right?"
"Hmm... huh? Ah?"
Xian Banmeng nodded instinctively but then froze, staring dumbfounded at the vortex in Su Changqing’s hand.
Had it really worked just like that?
She had only just begun explaining, and before even finishing, he had already mastered it?
"What were you saying about back then?"
Su Changqing fiddled with the vortex in his palm, curiously asking.
"Um... never mind."
Xian Banmeng, with stiff movements, waved her hand; the teacher’s authority she was just about to establish crumbled instantly.
She looked at Su Changqing for a long time, unable to resist asking, "Did you... succeed on the first try?"
"What else would you expect?"
Su Changqing looked at Xian Banmeng in confusion, "It’s all in the ancient texts, along with your teaching."