In a simulated life scenario, how do you defy fate and change your destiny every time?

Chapter 175 Fourth Lifetime: Mysterious Medicine Powder, Gathering Qi and Blood Gu!
"Is this the cultivation method of the Medicine Buddha Sect?"

Looking at the three manuals in front of him, Lu Yuan's face showed a hint of joy.

The Spirit Guiding Technique cultivates Qi perception, which can greatly enhance a mortal's ability to sense the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. If one persists in cultivating it for a long time, it will be easier to enter the Qi Refining stage.

The Five Animal Frolics exercise strengthens the body's vital energy and enhances physical strength, thus laying a solid foundation for cultivators.

The Xuan Yu Skin Refining Method can temper bones and meridians, making it a superior body refining method rarely seen in the mortal world.

These three methods cover the aspects of Qi absorption, blood cultivation, and body refinement, respectively, and can comprehensively enhance Lu Yuan's strength.

This alone demonstrates Master Puxuan's good intentions.

In addition to these three techniques, Master Puxuan also sent over a bottle of Qi and Blood Powder, as well as several medicinal formulas that could enhance Qi and Blood.

If anyone else received such special treatment, they would probably be extremely grateful to Master Puxuan and regard him as their second parent.

However, when Lu Yuan took out a Qi and Blood Powder the size of a soybean and saw the densely packed tiny blood-like insect eggs inside, a cold glint flashed deep in his eyes.

No need to think about it.

Once Lu Yuan swallows this Qi and Blood Powder, the bloodworm eggs will hatch and multiply within his body, eventually spreading to all parts of his body.

However, based on Lu Yuan's observations and speculations...

These filarial worms are very similar to the tiny larvae that were previously mixed into the medicinal soup; both are consumables at the very bottom of the food chain.

Their greatest use and value lies in extracting nutrients from the host to feed the higher-level Zerg!

Having figured this out, Lu Yuan shook his head.

Something strange has happened in this world, and all cultivators are now using parasites as cultivation resources.

Moreover, this distorted and abnormal method of cultivation gave him a sense of déjà vu.

Legend has it that in ancient times, Gu practitioners would put various poisonous insects in a jar and let them bite each other. The last one to crawl out alive was the Gu.

However, none of the Gu cultivators could have imagined this.

With the distortion of the Heavenly Dao, even cultivators themselves have become materials for raising Gu poison!

Lu Yuan was terrified upon closer examination, increasingly feeling that there was something truly terrifying about this world.

Simultaneously.

A strong sense of crisis welled up in his heart.

In such a dangerous environment, the only solution is to improve one's own strength as much as possible.

Only by striving to become stronger, to the point where no one can defeat you, can you be fearless of any threat!
For the rest of the time, he stayed indoors and devoted all his thoughts and energy to cultivation.

[Your comprehension is extraordinary; you have cultivated the Spirit Guiding Technique to perfection and have grasped the method for refining a second-tier Spirit Absorption Gu!]

[Your comprehension is extraordinary. While practicing the Five Animal Frolics stance, you gained profound insights and acquired extensive knowledge of using Gu poison!]

[Your comprehension is extraordinary. You have conducted in-depth research on the effects and refining methods of Qi and Blood Gu, and combined this with your experience in using Gu to successfully deduce a new method of Gu refining!]

three days later.

As dawn broke and he heard the rooster crow, Lu Yuan opened his eyes and immediately got up to wash.

Afterwards, I stretched my muscles and bones a little in the open space by the door before starting to practice boxing.

His movements were fluid and graceful, sometimes like an old ape stretching its back, sometimes like a tiger crouching, and the next second, his figure was as light and agile as a crane.

If Master Puxuan were here, he would surely be so shocked that his jaw would drop to the ground.

Although the Five Animal Frolics manual is considered a low-level, common item in the Medicine Buddha Sect, only menial disciples practice it.

However, this stance training has hundreds of moves and movements, and it would take an ordinary handyman disciple at least three months to barely master it.

Lu Yuan's moves were seamlessly connected and incredibly fluid, demonstrating that he had mastered this stance training to a high level!
It was at this time.

Lu Yuan's body trembled, his blood and qi surged, flowing endlessly through his meridians like rivers and seas, producing a 'whooshing' sound.

All the Qi and blood circulated rapidly in a special way, eventually converging together to form a second Gu worm in Lu Yuan's dantian!

This Gu worm is crystal clear, like blood jade. Although it is only the size of a fingernail, it contains a powerful force of blood and qi!

With just a slight activation, Lu Yuan's strength could increase several times over.

without any exaggeration.

Now, Lu Yuan can tear apart a Qi Refining Perfection cultivator with his bare hands using only his physical strength!
"This Gu is a first-stage Gu worm that I deduced from my research on bloodworms. Its greatest use is to enhance blood and qi, so let's call it the Blood and Qi Gu."

With a thought, Lu Yuan sent the Qi and Blood Gu flying out of his dantian. It obediently lay in his palm, blinking its little eyes and curiously looking around at this unfamiliar world.

at the same time.

A strange sense of connection arose in Lu Yuan's heart, linking him to this Qi and Blood Gu.

It was as if he could control the Qi and Blood Gu's actions, and even decide its life or death, with just a thought!

But it didn't take long.

The Qi and Blood Gu then emitted a strong sense of hunger, and the rich blood light on its body surface dimmed considerably.

"I didn't expect this little guy to be such a foodie." Lu Yuan chuckled.

According to his deduced insights and understanding of Gu Dao, Gu worms need to be fed regularly after they are refined.

While feeding Gu worms may seem simple, there is actually a lot of knowledge involved.

Humans are the spirit of heaven and earth, while Gu is the essence of all things.

Each Gu worm has a distinct personality, with its own habits and temperament, and their food is also incredibly diverse.

For example, the Soul-Gathering Gu feeds on impure spiritual energy. If it is provided with some rare and precious natural materials containing rich spiritual energy, its growth rate can be greatly increased.

As for the Qi and Blood Gu, it was deduced and refined by Lu Yuan based on the Qi and Blood Powder, so its food is naturally a medicinal powder or elixir containing a large amount of Qi and Blood.

Think of this.

Lu Yuan returned to his room and took out a porcelain bottle. As soon as he uncorked the bottle, the Qi and Blood Gu transformed into a blur and instantly burrowed into the bottle to feast.

Despite its small size (about the size of a fingernail), its body is like a bottomless pit that can never be filled.

In the blink of an eye, he finished the entire bottle of Qi and Blood Powder.

Lu Yuan looked at the empty porcelain bottle with a somewhat helpless expression.

The poor learn literature, the rich learn martial arts.

The path of spiritual cultivation also emphasizes wealth, companions, methods, and environment, with wealth being the most important, representing the resources available for cultivation.

Although Lu Yuan follows the path of Gu, raising Gu is still a considerable burden.

Although the Soul-Absorbing Gu can absorb impure spiritual energy from heaven and earth, it can only sustain its basic survival needs.

When it is hungry, its efficiency in converting spiritual energy will decrease significantly.

To keep the Soul-Gathering Gu in peak condition, Lu Yuan now needs to take a bowl of medicinal soup every two days.

Despite Master Pu Xuan's superb medical skills and the fact that his prescriptions used the cheapest and most common medicinal herbs, Lu Yuan's consumption was still too great.

Lu's parents were just ordinary villagers; how could they afford such a large expense?

As for the Qi and Blood Gu, needless to say.

The Qi and Blood Gu can greatly enhance Lu Yuan's Qi and Blood, but it consumes even more resources than the Na Ling Gu, requiring him to consume a bottle of Qi and Blood Powder every five days.

It should be noted that although Qi and Blood Powder is a low-level resource that is not even considered a pill, it is still beyond the reach of ordinary mortals.

"The most urgent task is to acquire cultivation resources. As for upgrading the level of the Spirit Absorption Gu, we can only put that aside for now." Lu Yuan was very troubled.

The first-stage Soul-Gathering Gu alone consumes a large amount of resources. If it is upgraded to the second stage, the resources required will only become more terrifying!
Fortunately, with the Spirit Absorption Gu and the Blood Qi Gu, Lu Yuan was already able to dominate the entire Qi Refining stage.

As long as they don't encounter Foundation Establishment cultivators, they can be easily crushed.

This was just when Lu Yuan was having a headache over how to acquire resources.

A horse-drawn carriage, escorted by several guards, arrived at Niujia Village.

The luxurious carriage stood out starkly against the poor and simple environment of Niujia Village, immediately attracting the attention of many villagers.

"Master, according to the information I've gathered, that child prodigy is in this village!"

A burly guard reported respectfully.

"understood."

A deep, husky voice came from inside the carriage.

Then a middle-aged man dressed in fine clothes lifted the curtain and stepped down from the carriage.

The middle-aged man was about fifty years old, with a slightly bloated figure, but his eyes were bright and piercing. However, his face had an unnatural paleness.

In particular, his steps were unsteady, and he would cough from time to time after walking only a few steps.

When the other villagers saw the middle-aged man, they were immediately astonished and recognized him.

"Isn't this Master Zhou from the neighboring town of Qingshui? What's he doing here?"

"I heard that Master Zhou is extremely wealthy, owns thousands of acres of fertile land, and has taken eighteen concubines in recent years. He is the most famous rich man in the surrounding area, and even the magistrate of Qingshui County has to give him some face."

“We rarely get to see someone as important as him, so why would he suddenly come to Niujia Village today? Is it because of that kid from the Lu family?”

Some quick-witted villagers immediately guessed the purpose of Master Zhou's visit.

It is said that Master Zhou was rich and powerful, but he greatly envied the immortals who could live forever. Unfortunately, he had no aptitude for cultivation and even after consuming countless medicinal herbs, he could not embark on the path of cultivation.

For this reason, Master Zhou spared no expense and liked to visit friends everywhere, trying to make friends with some cultivators who had already embarked on the path of Qi cultivation.

Although Master Zhou was a well-known local tycoon in Qingshui County, what did his wealth amount to to those cultivators?
Therefore, he could only settle for second best and befriend those young geniuses with extraordinary potential who were expected to become cultivators.

Lu Yuan was only one year old when he successfully developed Qi Sensation and was noticed by Master Pu Xuan. Such aptitude and talent are rare even in the entire Qingshui County.

Therefore, upon hearing this news, Master Zhou immediately ordered his men to prepare carriages and horses and rushed to Niujia Village.

"May I ask if Brother Lu is at home?"

After asking around among the villagers, Master Zhou quickly found Lu Yuan's house.

However, he did not barge in rashly, but stood at the door and asked loudly in a very polite manner.

After all, he had dealt with cultivators before and knew just how powerful they were.

Those who do not engage in spiritual practice are nothing more than ants.

Although Lu Yuan has only developed a trace of Qi, with his talent, he will probably become a genuine cultivator in just a few years.

Not to mention.

The Medicine Buddha Sect is a renowned and righteous sect with a reputation that extends for thousands of miles. Even a random outer disciple of theirs is far superior to someone as wealthy as him!

Therefore, Master Zhou kept a very humble attitude and did not look down on Lu Yuan because of his age and background.

Lu Yuan's parents were somewhat apprehensive when they saw Master Zhou, but Lu Yuan himself remained calm.

"come in."

Faced with Lu Yuan's slightly indifferent attitude, Master Zhou was not angry at all, but rather felt flattered.

Immortals should have the pride of immortals. If they mingle with these mortals, wouldn't their immortality be wasted?

"Brother Lu, I apologize for disturbing you. This small gift is of little value."

Master Zhou immediately ordered his men to unload the large and small packages of gifts from the carriage.

Lu Yuan glanced at it briefly and saw that there were over a thousand taels of silver alone!
Besides.

Master Zhou also specially prepared a large number of rare medicinal materials, the most precious of which was a hundred-year-old blood ginseng!
"Brother Lu, I bought this from a herbal medicine shop in another city more than ten years ago at a high price."

"According to the shopkeeper, this blood ginseng is extremely potent. Although it is not as good as the spiritual medicine used by immortals, it is definitely a rare treasure for mortals!"

Master Zhou handed the blood ginseng to Lu Yuan, his gaze lingering with reluctance.

He had once consumed the roots of this blood ginseng, so he naturally understood just how potent the medicinal effects of this precious herb were.

However, his body had been completely depleted by wine and women, and no amount of medicine could help him. The only way to make up for all the losses was to embark on the path of cultivation.

Judging from the current situation...

Lu Yuan was only one year old when he successfully developed Qi Sensing.

Once he becomes a Qi Refining cultivator, he can smoothly become a disciple of Master Pu Xuan. At that time, his status and position will be more respected than those of an inner disciple.

If I can get on the good side of this powerful figure, I might actually become a cultivator in the future.

Otherwise, how could he have so casually given away such a precious medicine on their first meeting?

"You're quite thoughtful."

Lu Yuan's worried brows relaxed, and he finally breathed a sigh of relief.

He was originally worried about the lack of cultivation resources, but unexpectedly, Master Zhou gave him a great gift in the blink of an eye.

In the original simulation experience.

I was only five years old when I was noticed by Master Zhou, and he only gave me a thousand taels of silver.

However, with Lu Yuan revealing his cultivation talent ahead of schedule, the simulated storyline has changed.

With these silver coins and medicinal herbs, he can successfully upgrade the Soul-Gathering Gu to the second level.

And for at least a year, they won't have to worry about resources anymore.

Thinking about all this, Lu Yuan even found Master Zhou more agreeable.

"Brother Lu is too kind. Heroes have always emerged from among the young. With your aptitude and talent, it's only a matter of time before you become a disciple of an immortal."

"It is my good fortune to have met Brother Lu."

When Master Zhou noticed that Lu Yuan's attitude towards him had softened, he was overjoyed and began to flatter him in various ways.

Having gone through numerous simulations, Lu Yuan was well aware of Master Zhou's intentions.

However, considering the generous gift he had given him, Lu Yuan decided to reward him in kind.

Then Lu Yuan activated his True Eye of Truth and carefully examined Master Zhou.

However, when he saw the other person's terrible physical condition, he couldn't help but shake his head repeatedly.

Because, on the surface, Master Zhou looks no different from a normal person.

But in Lu Yuan's eyes, his internal organs had long been hollowed out by various insects, and even his meridians and bones were riddled with holes. Even if a god came, he would have difficulty saving him.

But it was at this time.

The originally quiet Qi and Blood Gu suddenly emitted a strong desire after sensing this aura.

It was as if the worms inside Master Zhou's body were some kind of highly nourishing food to it!
(End of this chapter)