All-class Gu Immortal

Chapter 158 Ancient Elixir Recipes (Bonus Chapter)
Zhou Qing's gaze sharpened; he was quite interested in anything related to Venerable Xuanzhu.

The amount of true essence stored in the Yuanqiao (Primordial Aperture) is limited by aptitude, which cannot be changed. However, if the true essence can be made more condensed, its quality will be improved, which will also enhance strength.

However, seeing Han Qingqing's strange expression, Zhou Qing suddenly had an idea and immediately asked in a low voice:
"Could this Divine Ape Technique be a secret technique for dual cultivation? I must have it."

Han Qingqing nodded and said, "That's right, this is a secret technique that requires male-male dual cultivation."

Cultivators must cultivate mutually reinforcing internal energy, and during cultivation, they must be of one mind and have complete honesty with each other.

To cultivate this divine skill, being completely honest with each other isn't difficult, but without a homosexual relationship, it's truly hard to achieve mutual understanding.

Zhou Qing now understood why Lu Yan was so afraid of the other party.

However, he suddenly had another idea: if he could cultivate a second primordial spirit, an avatar outside his body, he could cultivate this secret technique together with the second primordial spirit.

In any case, one's own avatar is definitely able to communicate with others, so there is no need for close physical contact.

As for being frank, Zhou Qing had been to bathhouses before, so he didn't care about such things at all.

However, the Condensing Essence Secret Technique is mainly useful for martial artists in the Blood Exchange Realm and second-tier Gu Masters. Once a martial artist reaches the Three Flowers Gathering at the Top, they can absorb the power of heaven and earth, and at that time they can directly use the power of heaven and earth to temper their true essence, without needing the so-called Condensing Essence Secret Technique.

Even a grandmaster who has achieved the Three Flowers Gathering at the Top may not be able to cultivate a second primordial spirit. To cultivate a second primordial spirit in the Blood Exchange Realm is as difficult as ascending to heaven.

However, Zhou Qing has a chance because he can multitask, and it's unknown whether the effect will be different from that of the second primordial spirit.

If the Divine Ape Technique can truly condense more than 50% of true essence, then the true essence in his primordial aperture will increase by 25% on top of the 50% increase, which will undoubtedly be a huge boost to his strength.

Especially since Zhou Qing is only a first-level Gu Master, if he were to break through to the second level, he would need to condense a second Yuan Aperture.

However, he lacks the aptitude of a Gu Master, and if he wants to condense his Yuan Aperture, he will likely need to rely on the power of heaven and earth.

Therefore, the more refined one's true essence is, the higher the chance of achieving enlightenment.

"Is this Divine Ape Technique really that powerful?!" Zhou Qing couldn't help but ask.

"Young Master Zhou, you wouldn't...?" Han Qingqing's beautiful eyes widened, her gaze filled with astonishment.

"No, I'm just genuinely interested in the effects of this secret technique." Zhou Qing remained calm. Many people are willing to pay unimaginable prices to become stronger.

If the Wood Spirit Corpse is useful, then the Divine Ape Technique would indeed be an invaluable divine skill for him.

"I think you'd better not be interested." Han Qingqing patted her chest and breathed a sigh of relief.

"If you are interested in the Divine Ape Technique, why don't you visit the Shangguan family? I would be happy to lend you this technique for a look."

At that moment, a gentle laugh came from behind Zhou Qing.

He turned around and saw a young man dressed in purple smiling at him. This man was handsome and had an extraordinary bearing, and it was impossible to associate him with the cultivation of the Divine Ape Technique.

"My name is Shangguan Hong. I greet you, brother." Seeing Zhou Qing turn around, Shangguan Hong bowed.

"My name is Zhou Qing. I was rude just now. Please forgive me, Brother Shangguan." Zhou Qing looked apologetic and returned the bow. It was obviously very impolite to talk about someone's orientation behind their back, especially when the person in question heard it.

"Fourth Sister!" At this moment, Han Li, who was sitting in front of Zhou Qing, glared at Han Qingqing and then apologized to Shangguan Hong.

"Miss Han, you flatter me. What Miss Han said is common knowledge. There is nothing offensive about it."

Shangguan Hong didn't care at all, and his attention returned to Zhou Qing.

"What I just said was a sincere invitation. I wonder if Brother Zhou would be willing to come to my residence for a chat?" Shangguan Hong said with a smile.

"Please allow me to consider it." Zhou Qing did not refuse directly, but he did not dare to accept the invitation from a stranger, even though he believed he had the ability to protect his anus.

"Young Master Zhou?" Han Qingqing was stunned.

Just as she was about to offer some advice, a servant announced loudly, "The eldest young master has arrived!"

At this moment, an unremarkable-looking young man walked in from the back room, dressed in a black outfit.

Although this person had an ordinary appearance, his breathing seemed to contain the sound of wind and thunder.

With his powerful perception and the experience of practicing the Lightning Speed ​​Step, Zhou Qing was extremely perceptive in this area.

It seems that this eldest son of the Su family, Su Wuhen, is no ordinary Blood Exchange Realm Grand Martial Master.

"Su Wuhen's cultivation method is not the Su family's family secret technique, but the Wind and Thunder Treasure Scroll of the Ye family in Fucheng."

He is twenty-seven years old this year and can be called the number one young person in the county city, even stronger than many older generation martial artists in the Blood Exchange Realm.

His most famous battle was when he was in the Bone Refining Realm, and he escaped unscathed from the siege of two second-tier Gu Masters using his Wind and Thunder Movement Technique.

Lu Yan, who was standing next to Zhou Qing, introduced the situation in a low voice.

"Wind and Thunder Movement Technique?!" Zhou Qing's gaze sharpened. To be able to escape from two second-tier Gu Masters while still in the Bone Refining Realm, this movement technique was simply terrifying.

Zhou Qing knew that even with the addition of the Wood Spirit Corpse, he could only deal with one second-tier Gu Master at most. If there was one more, his life would probably be in danger.

Although his lightning-fast movement technique made him the best among his peers, it was clearly not so easy to overcome the gap of a major realm.

This Nanli County is indeed a place where hidden talents reside.

Zhou Qing felt a chill run down his spine and began to pay even more attention to the powerful figures in Nanli County.

After Su Wuhen made his entrance and exchanged a few pleasantries, he waved for the servants to close the gates. Musicians, singers, and dancers filed in, and the banquet officially began. Servants brought out platters of delicacies, the musicians played melodious music, the singers sang sweetly, and the dancers moved with captivating grace.

People who were not originally acquainted began to exchange toasts, and the atmosphere of the banquet instantly became lively.

As the drinks flowed, some family disciples, eager to show off, began to display their literary skills. However, given that it was an era that valued martial arts over literature, most of them came up to demonstrate their swordsmanship and knife skills.

While sipping his drink, Zhou Qing watched intently as a girl in red performed a sword dance. The graceful yet heroic sword dance, along with the glimpses of her fair and slender legs revealed as her red skirt swayed, was a feast for the eyes.

It must be said that he had never seen anything like this before.

No wonder some emperors in ancient times became incompetent rulers, neglecting court affairs and indulging in wine and women in the harem.

If one lacks sufficient aptitude, even years of diligent practice will yield no progress, and very few people can persevere when there is no hope in sight.

Of course, most people do not have the means to enjoy pleasure.

The vast majority of people who can enjoy themselves here were born with such privileges.

Who would have thought that Zhou Qing, who was treated as an honored guest at the same table, could have been happy for half a day just two and a half years ago because he could eat an extra cornbread?

After watching the sword dance, Zhou Qing's attention returned to the drinks.

Although this wine was not as good as his own Fire Toad Wine and Red Apricot Wine, it was still considered top-quality, so he couldn't help but drink a lot more.

Han Qingqing, Lu Yan, Han Li and others, who had been toasting him from time to time, were now shocked by his drinking capacity and stopped drinking with him.

Zhou Qing drank alone, and when the wine pot was empty, a servant would come to refill it.

As the banquet drew to a close, the musicians, singers, and dancers left, and for Zhou Qing, it was finally time to get down to business.

The exchange meeting has begun.

Starting from the VIP seats, these young men and women made their entrances one by one.

Since not everyone was interested in the exchange event, but rather just wanted to make friends with some scions of prominent families and join in the fun, it was Zhou Qing's turn very quickly.

Zhou Qing stood up, walked to the center of the main hall, and bowed to everyone present: "I am Zhou Qing, and I would like to exchange some pill formulas, preferably those that can strengthen the power of the soul."

No sooner had Zhou Qing finished speaking than several drunken young men shouted:
"A prescription for a pill to strengthen the soul? You really dare to reveal that!"

"Even if we had such a precious formula, what could you possibly offer in exchange?"

"If you only have gold and silver, don't embarrass yourself by showing them off!"

Zhou Qing, unconcerned, replied with a smile, "I possess a Tier 1 Spirit Sword, which I can exchange for pill formulas, as well as a secret technique for body refining and poison cultivation."

"A Tier 1 Divine Weapon?!"

"A spirit sword?! Is this true?!"

As soon as Zhou Qing finished speaking, the drunken young men instantly sobered up.

They mostly come from large families with martial arts masters at the Blood Exchange Realm, but even if they are the eldest sons of the family, if their aptitude is not good enough and their cultivation is not strong, they will not be able to inherit much of the family fortune in the future.

A first-tier divine weapon is enough to significantly shorten the time it takes for a martial artist who has refined tendons to break through to the bone refining realm, while also significantly improving their combat power.

A martial artist who has just entered the Bone Refining Realm can defeat a Bone Refining Realm Perfection Realm expert who does not have a divine weapon, simply by relying on a divine weapon.

Of the same grade of divine weapons, those with spiritual power are naturally stronger and easier to subdue.

Because spiritual weapons generally have clear requirements, making communication easier.

What I fear most are those divine weapons that have developed basic spirituality, because sometimes they can't express what they want clearly.

Zhou Qing smiled but remained silent, not answering their questions.

At this moment, a young man dressed in black robes stood up and asked, "May I ask what this secret body-refining poison technique you mentioned is?"

He seemed uninterested in the divine weapon, but instead brought up the secret technique Zhou Qing had mentioned.

"The Yinshan Sect's secret technique! The Hundred Poisons Mixed Yuan Technique!" Zhou Qing replied.

"Yinshan Sect?! It's actually a Yinshan Sect technique?!"

Many family members' eyes lit up. Not every family with a Blood Exchange Realm Grand Martial Master has a deep foundation. There are also emerging families that lack a foundation the most.

Whether it's the divine weapon or the secret techniques Zhou Qing mentioned, they are both things they need.

"I have the recipe for the 'Neiyuan Pill' at home, which can help with internal energy cultivation!"

"My family has it."

"I'll use it."

Soon, someone offered to make a deal with Zhou Qing.

However, there was no recipe for a pill to strengthen the soul.

"My Shangguan family has an ancient elixir formula that has both nourishing and body-refining effects. I wonder if you would be interested, brother?" Shangguan Hong suddenly stood up.

(End of this chapter)