Fire Monster

Chapter 33: Three Qi Refining Cycles

"What's wrong with you? You look unwell."

Outside the entrance of Slum Lane, Zhao Guanshan, who had just got off the Wuling train, ran into the tall and strong Yang Mao and the village beauty Liu Erya from Slum Lane.

Obviously, the two of them were waiting here on purpose, but Zhao Guanshan was not used to Liu Erya's caring tone and the soft lines on her face that had not been seen for a long time.

"Is something wrong?"

"Look at what you said. Why can't I look for you even if there's nothing wrong, Zhao Guanshan? We grew up together. Don't be so distant and formal." Liu Erya laughed heartily, while Yang Mao looked around with a little embarrassment.

"Okay, I'm a little tired today, let's talk tomorrow." Zhao Guanshan was in a hurry to leave, he didn't want to delay for a moment.

"No, it's still early, Yangmao!"

Liu Erya glared at Yang Mao who was pretending to enjoy the scenery.

"Ah, haha, Zhao Guanshan, this is it. You have been in the limelight in this Demon Village bounty. Um, um, can you really assemble and upgrade the Level 2 Imperial Seal Hut?"

Yang Mao looked around and asked mysteriously in a low voice.

Zhao Guanshan nodded. This was not a difficult task. As long as one studied the sixth elective course of the Taoist Academy's liberal arts department thoroughly, anyone could do it.

"As you know, Arya and I are about to graduate, and it would be difficult for us to get married on our own, so we thought about expanding our first-level imperial hut into a small room and upgrading it to a second-level imperial hut. I asked this afternoon, and the Chief Secretary said there is no limit. As long as we can assemble and upgrade, we will pass the test and can get married."

"Well, if you help me upgrade and assemble it, I won't want your Imperial Seal House anymore. After all, how can I wish for my brother's death?"

Yang Mao bared his teeth, revealing a simple and honest smile like a gorilla.

Zhao Guanshan was not surprised to hear this. He thought for a moment and said, "If the governor allows it, then of course there is no problem. However, you have to prepare the materials needed for the assembly and upgrade, as well as the most basic spiritual supply array. Yang Mao, you have to think about it. Even the lowest standard Gui-level spiritual supply array costs fifty coins. If you add the materials, you have to prepare at least sixty coins."

"I know. I'll find a way. We'll definitely be able to raise enough money within a year. As long as you agree to help."

Yang Mao and Liu Erya immediately breathed a sigh of relief. Of course, they had known this for a long time. Now all they wanted was to ask Zhao Guanshan for help. After all, when good brothers got married, would they have the nerve to ask for wages?

A second-level sealed hut, the defensive effect is completely different.

The future is truly bright and full of hope.

"Okay, as long as you gather enough materials, I have no problem."

Zhao Guanshan smiled and said, damn, he has been fleecing others all day long, and finally it is his turn to be fleeced.

What goes around comes around, hahaha!
After returning to his own Seal Hut, Zhao Guanshan did not hesitate and immediately replaced the energy storage spirit stone in the Seal Hut. Without sufficient spiritual energy, the protective effect of the Seal Hut would decrease step by step.

"Buzz!"

A faint, almost inaudible humming sound was heard, which was the wireless resonance connection between the spirit supply array and the three protective lines of the Imperial Seal Hut.

After this continued for three seconds, the buzzing sound disappeared, a dim light appeared, and then the brightness slowly dropped to a stable state, eventually forming a stable protective shield.

If there is no attack from evil spirits or pollution from pollution sources, one energy storage spirit stone is enough for three months.

But in reality, because there are always low-level evil demons that slip through the net and infiltrate the Imperial Seal Wall, and the overall environment is not friendly, it usually only lasts about a month.

"The protection effect of the second-level imperial seal hut is still better."

For a moment, Zhao Guanshan wanted to upgrade his own Imperial Seal Hut, but then he shook his head and laughed, thinking that good steel should be used on the blade.

Zhao Guanshan put down his backpack, sorted his clothes, took out the imperial oil lamp that looked no different, and looked at it quietly. His current situation was undoubtedly very good. Even if he did worse in the future, he could still work as a clerk in the governor's office to continue his studies.

However, if he has greater ambitions, he needs to think carefully.

In particular, we need to clarify the issues regarding this imperially sealed oil lamp and the flame inside it.

"So far, the origin of this imperial seal oil lamp has been figured out."

"Its predecessor should have been a magical instrument. After the coming of the Heavenly Punishment, it was modified into a divine instrument by the ancestors of the Zhao family. The flame inside is the Fire Talisman hidden in it by the ancestors of the Zhao family."

"What we can confirm now is that this Imperial Seal Oil Lamp itself has certain warning and protection functions, but the effect is not that obvious."

"Besides that, the most useful thing to me is still this flame. It has three functions that have been confirmed so far."

"First, it can purify the pollutants in the marrow cleansing liquid."

"Second, by devouring the magic pill, the flame itself can be strengthened, and then it can be used to increase the fire of heaven's favor, strengthen the body, and enhance mental strength."

"Third, use it as a reference and continue to visualize it. You will be able to visualize the Lihuo Dao Talisman and gain different magical powers."

"If I can use this to communicate with immortals in the future, that will be the fourth function."

"Right now, the first function is the most suitable for me to use." "The second function requires obtaining more magic pills, but this requires participating in battles."

"For the third type - you still have to be cautious, be careful with your words and actions, and keep a low profile."

Thinking of this, Zhao Guanshan already had some ideas in mind.

Let go of all thoughts and calm your mind.

After a while, he sat cross-legged on the bed, took out a portion of marrow-cleansing spiritual liquid, opened the seal, and drank it in one gulp.

As expected, the moment the marrow-cleansing spiritual liquid slid into the abdomen, the situation of water and fire appeared again, one side was icy cold and the other side was burning hot.

But this is not a good effect, because there are still residual toxins in the marrow cleansing liquid.

That bone-chilling feeling is not the kind of addictive stimulation that makes people blush and their heart beat fast, but a kind of pain, which is just covered up by the warm vitality, so the so-called ice and fire appear.

Fortunately, he has his own solution.

At this moment, the imperial oil lamp placed against his chest suddenly became hot, and the small flame inside flew out automatically, just like last time, and whooshed into his nostrils.

With a bang, his consciousness entered the imperial seal oil lamp like a reflection.

The next moment, he saw the life fire on his head, the body fire on his left shoulder, the soul fire on his right shoulder, and the fire line formed by the marrow-washing spiritual liquid he had just taken, which were spreading towards his body like a rough fire snake.

However, the small flame soon gathered the rough fire snake together and turned it into a fireball the size of a ping-pong ball.

A dozen small black spots quickly appeared on it, slightly less than last time. Obviously this was due to the improved quality.

I don't know if this strange source of black spot impurity pollution can disappear if the marrow cleansing liquid can be upgraded to the ninety-ninth grade?
"boom!"

The fireball formed by the marrow-cleansing spiritual liquid was ignited, and the black spots inside were burned out instantly, and the volume quickly shrank to one third of its original size.

not bad.

The next second, the light on the imperial seal oil lamp dimmed and was no longer hot. The small flame seemed to have always been there, and Zhao Guanshan's consciousness instantly returned to his body.

All the sensations in the body also returned like a tide.

The whole person seemed to have turned into a warm stove.

Extremely comfortable.

Without any delay, Zhao Guanshan immediately formed seals with his hands, and a total of sixty-four talismans were completed accurately and quickly.

Only this time, he felt more than just proficiency, but a clear deeper level of comprehension.

He had noticed this when he was in the Demon Village, but he didn't have time to think about it at the time.

And at this moment, with the inside of my body feeling as warm as an oven, this feeling becomes particularly clear.

Every time he formed a talisman, it was like playing a beautiful piano tune, or like opening a door or window to the vast world.

From hurricanes in the vast sky, to the ice and snow on the top of the snow-capped peaks, to the endless forests, the rushing rivers, and the fields that give birth to countless lives.

Zhao Guanshan’s mind was roaring, shaking, and reviving.

It was as if he suddenly had many more pairs of eyes, many more arms, and many more incarnations, allowing him to feel, perceive, and embrace the world with a more comprehensive and real perspective and touch.

There is a mysterious power awakening and generating deep in his body.

Vaguely, he seemed to see the small flame in the Imperial Seal Oil Lamp, which turned into a Fire Talisman. Behind the Fire Talisman, there seemed to be a pair of eyes, looking at him deeply and calmly...

An unknown amount of time had passed before the feeling faded away and Zhao Guanshan's mind was no longer buzzing. However, that mysterious power was ultimately unable to awaken. It was like a dream, clearly visible when it came but disappearing without a trace when it left.

The heat is still not enough.

However, he successfully completed the three cycles of Qi refining and took another step forward.

Zhao Guanshan was not surprised at all. This was the advantage of taking the marrow cleansing liquid. If there wasn't such an exaggerated speed, why would he bother?
The remaining 19 portions of marrow cleansing spirit liquid should be able to allow him to complete the twelve cycles of Qi refining within a month and cultivate the first breath of pure Yang Qi.

"Time is running out. I have to go to the Military Science Academy today to familiarize myself with the courses in the Military Science Academy."

"In addition, I have to find a way to make some extra money. I can't be unable to afford the energy storage spirit stones."

While I was thinking, there was a knock on the door.

(End of this chapter)