Chapter 534 - 168: Lu Sisi’s Path of Cultivation
Thirty years from now? Forty years from now?
When I’m old and gray and you still look as you do now, how could I possibly stay with you then?"
Lu Sisi sighed softly.
Chen Yan’s heart trembled upon hearing these words!
Although he had previously vaguely understood and guessed some things, hearing the girl speak them aloud at this moment filled Chen Yan’s heart with a certain shock.
To put it plainly, right now, Chen Yan had an unmistakable feeling in his heart: this girl, she really loves me!
Chen Yan took a deep breath, suppressing the emotion in his heart, and said softly: "Therefore, I plan to try again, to teach you cultivation."
"Hmm?" Lu Sisi was taken aback and looked up at Chen Yan: "I... can I? Previously, Sister Gu taught me, but I didn’t succeed in cultivating; I thought maybe I have no talent for cultivation, so..."
Chen Yan smiled: "The cultivation path that Gu Qingyi follows might not suit you. The fact that you haven’t succeeded doesn’t necessarily mean you lack talent, which is why I want to teach you another cultivation path to try."
After speaking, seeing Lu Sisi’s excited and joyful expression, Chen Yan slowly said: "Don’t be too hasty in your excitement. First, gather your mind, calm down your emotions, and I’ll teach you a cultivation technique."
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This technique is naturally the one from Chu Keqing’s Cloud Sect.
Although the Cloud Sect Technique has some shortcomings, it generally belongs to a more moderate and gentle approach, and follows the path of Primordial Spirit cultivation, cultivating Primordial Qi and Talisman Art.
It doesn’t have any offensive means, but... in any case, Chen Yan doesn’t plan for Lu Sisi to engage in fighting or killing.
The girl’s intentions and pursuits are quite clear: she desires longevity and preservation of youth.
His own technique came from the elderly lady—unless she expressly permitted, Chen Yan could not impart his technique to anyone, even if that person was his girlfriend!
Thus, Chu Keqing’s Cloud Sect Technique becomes an excellent choice.
The Cloud Sect Technique cannot nourish the body with Primordial Qi; merely practicing the Cloud Sect Technique won’t allow the physical body to gain nourishment or be strengthened by Primordial Qi, thus it cannot achieve longevity or preserve youth.
Just look at Chu Keqing, the Cloud Sect Leader, who has practiced the Cloud Sect Technique for so many years, yet her physical body remains frail.
Additionally, it can’t preserve youth for longevity; when the time comes, aging still occurs.
But Chen Yan’s idea is very clear: just being able to cultivate Primordial Qi is enough!
With Primordial Qi, there are other ways to strengthen the body and achieve longevity and preservation of youth.
Chen Yan has already tested this on Chu Keqing.
Bone Forging Pill!
The Bone Forging Pill doesn’t just strengthen bones; it systematically enhances the cultivator’s entire body, almost like a mode of Essence Nourishing.
The only issue with the Bone Forging Pill is that it requires Primordial Qi to digest; Verners who can’t circulate Primordial Qi shouldn’t take it; consuming it not only won’t be beneficial but can be harmful instead.
For cultivators, it’s a great reinforcement to the body; for ordinary people, it’s a poisonous medicine.
Regarding the effects of the Bone Forging Pill and how Primordial Qi is digested, Chen Yan received detailed reports from Chu Keqing, with every step clearly outlined.
So now, the time has come to fulfill Lu Sisi’s wish.
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Chen Yan had long memorized the Cloud Sect Technique, having even helped Chu Keqing correct some parts back then. The Cloud Sect Technique is now considered to have remedied previous defects, reaching an almost perfect level based on the existing foundation.
As for those remaining shortcomings, they are congenital deficiencies, impossible to amend further.
Yet, precisely because of these inadequacies in the Cloud Sect Technique, this technique seems quite simple and straightforward to Chen Yan; with his current cultivation and strength, he can comprehend it at a glance. To him, every detail is devoid of obstacles, completely transparent to the extreme, and he can effortlessly handle any cultivation detail.
Spent half an hour teaching Lu Sisi the general overview of the Cloud Sect Technique two or three times, and explained in detail the meanings of some phrases within the technique.
Lu Sisi was not new to cultivation; previously, when practicing alongside Gu Qingyi, she had already understood some basic principles of transferring Primordial Qi.
Despite switching to a different technique this time, Lu Sisi quickly comprehended its meanings—she even felt a faintly strange sensation.
It was as if... the technique Chen Yan was teaching her was simpler than the "Supreme Heaven Repairing Strategy" Gu Qingyi taught her back then.
Because of its simplicity, it was even easier to understand.
This is akin to playing chess.
A beginner seeking guidance from a national champion of Ke Jie’s caliber right away might not get the effect as much as first learning from a regular Go teacher at an interest class.
The Cloud Sect Technique, how to transfer Primordial Qi, how to let Primordial Qi Entering the Body, how Primordial Qi traverses within the body... Chen Yan meticulously pointed out each step, even sparing no effort in expending Primordial Qi to help Lu Sisi let Primordial Qi Entering the Body! Chen Yan further consumed his own Primordial Qi to control a strand within Lu Sisi’s body, guiding it according to the route of Primordial Qi’s circulation in the Cloud Sect Technique, completing a full circulation!
This externally intervening forced circulation first gave Lu Sisi an experience of the sensation of Primordial Qi circulating within the body.
Even though this presence is frivolous and unfounded, once Chen Yan withdraws the Primordial Qi used for guidance, the circulating Primordial Qi within Lu Sisi’s body will dissipate.
Yet this experience allowed Lu Sisi to "feel" Primordial Qi in advance.
It must be said that when it comes to "teaching," Chen Yan is far more skilled than Gu Qingyi.
Gu Qingyi has a cold temperament, focused solely on self-cultivation and specializing in the path of combat from a young age, is not great at interacting with people, hence does not excel in teaching.
After assisting Lu Sisi with two rounds of circulation, it was already past midnight.
However, with Primordial Qi circulating within her body, Lu Sisi surprisingly did not feel tired; instead, she felt invigorated.
Chen Yan expended considerable Primordial Qi, wiping sweat from his forehead, spoke softly: "Remember this sensation of Primordial Qi circulating within your body, remember the orientation of its circulation. From now on, practice according to this technique daily. Once you can sense the presence of Primordial Qi without my help guiding it, then you’ve entered the door."
Lu Sisi exhaled a breath, a newfound determination gleaming in her eyes.
Previously, no matter how hard she practiced, she felt nothing and couldn’t sense the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi, leading to increasing discouragement and shattered confidence.
But today, with Chen Yan nearly guiding her hand-to-hand to induce Qi into the body, integrating the circulation of Primordial Qi, she fully felt the real existence of "Primordial Qi" within a few hours.
This greatly boosted Lu Sisi’s confidence!
Just as Lu Sisi was feeling thoroughly encouraged, Chen Yan slowly retrieved a porcelain bottle, unscrewed the stopper, and dropped a crimson pill into his palm.
"Next, I’ll first help you improve your constitution." Chen Yan looked at Lu Sisi, smiling.
"Hmm?" Lu Sisi looked at the pill in Chen Yan’s palm: "What is this?"
"Bone Forging Pill," Chen Yan replied.
He thought for a moment and said: "You’re eighteen this year, but your body is somewhat weaker compared to your peers.
The main reason is that before you were eighteen, you were plagued by misfortune, with prolonged years of illnesses, injuries, and frequent illnesses leaving you bedridden.
A person during their youth is at a critical period for physical development, and during this crucial time, due to continuous illnesses, your foundation is significantly weaker compared to the average person. By the time you’re eighteen, even though you’ve reached adulthood, your constitution is a step behind your peers!
Transferring Primordial Qi through cultivation is one aspect, but cultivation requires a gradual approach.
However, improving physical constitution doesn’t need to wait, with the Elixir in hand, I can assist in achieving that."
Actually, there were things Chen Yan didn’t say explicitly.
Lu Sisi’s cultivation of the Cloud Sect Technique, whether successful or not remains uncertain—even though she failed in cultivation before, it’s hard to determine definitively whether there’s a lack of talent, however, overall, it doesn’t appear very optimistic.
But with Bone Forging Pill and the tests conducted on Chu Keqing, Chen Yan was over seventy percent confident that even if cultivation fails, using the Bone Forging Pill would help Lu Sisi achieve the effects of strengthening the body and preserving youth!
And Lu Sisi’s intent is fundamentally not about cultivation but rather longevity and preservation of youth.
As for Bone Forging Pill being unsuitable for ordinary people, that’s because ordinary people lack Primordial Qi—but if Lu Sisi doesn’t have Primordial Qi, Chen Yan does!
He could stay by her side, escort the whole process using his Primordial Qi to help her neutralize the effects, gradually integrating it into the body.
It’s merely laborious effort, requiring more time and consumption of his Primordial Qi.
For his beloved woman’s longevity and preservation, Chen Yan wouldn’t hesitate.
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