Fellow Daoist Entrusts His Child: Immortality Begins with Nurturing a Demoness

Chapter 69 Becoming a Master, Comprehending the Law, Breakthrough (Parts 1, 2, and 3)
"Phew—thankfully the previous interruptions were quick."

As night deepened, Luo Fanchen returned to his residence, took out the wooden plaque again, and began to study it.

There was no other reason than that when Ming Ruoxue was seen during the day, she seemed to be wearing a waist tag that was very similar to this wooden tag. However, the fairy's waist tag was made of solid ice and had intricate seal script carved with ice crystal snow lotus.

He didn't pay much attention at first, but when he casually asked Li Miaoyun about it before parting, he learned that she hadn't even noticed the waist tag.

"This thing is indeed a Taoist identity token."

Luo Fanchen murmured, feeling rather guilty.

Once a cultivator establishes their foundation, their spiritual power can emerge from their spiritual platform to form divine sense, covering a radius of two hundred meters. Any subtle movement can be detected, but Li Miaoyun could not sense it. This item was clearly not simple and was most likely an identity token.

The Ice Crystal Snow Lotus represents the Luoshen Pavilion, and the Sun, Moon, Qiankun, and Five Elements patterns represent which sect?
"What a hassle!"

Luo Fanchen sighed. As his cultivation level increased, his Yi Wood True Essence would inevitably become stronger.

The Soul Tablet is affected by the True Essence of Yi Wood, and its location will only become clearer. The risk of it being exposed will increase day by day, especially when it is in the Foundation Establishment stage, when the True Essence surges to the top and is compressed into liquid, it is very likely that its location will be exposed.

"Perhaps we can subtly inquire about the sects behind the markings later on."

Luo Fanchen sighed softly, his sense of crisis growing stronger.

"Only Fairy Ruoxue deserves to be called a prodigy of the Daoist sect."

Luo Fanchen chuckled self-deprecatingly. He took out the Luohe Pill given to him by Ming Ruoxue and stared at it in a daze.

The pill was full and plump, with a harmonious spiritual energy and abundant true essence inside. A faint sweet fragrance of blue lotus lingered around the tip of the nose, just like the fragrance that enveloped the fairy in the clouds. It seemed that it was made by her own hands.

"A Daoist prodigy in the late Foundation Establishment stage is willing to personally refine pills for ants on the roadside. Such character is truly worthy of the Daoist sect."

Luo Fanchen's eyes flashed with a hint of inferiority when he compared his pitiful cultivation level, but it was quickly overwhelmed by a strong desire.

Having witnessed the grandeur of the Taoist sect, how could he be content to remain a mere rogue cultivator?

The image of thousands of cultivators prostrating themselves at his feet is still vividly etched in his mind, and just thinking about it makes his blood boil.

"I'm no worse! So what if I have five spiritual roots? Luo Qianqiu could make a pill with five spiritual roots, why can't I?"

Luo Fanchen let out a long breath, his eyes gradually hardening. He tilted his head back, swallowed the Luohe Pill, and closed his eyes to exhale.

The pill melted instantly upon entering his mouth, and a surge of powerful true energy flowed down from the three main meridians, filling all the acupoints and meridians. Luo Fanchen felt a cool sensation emanating from within, yet he did not feel any coldness at all.

The azure true essence circulates through the five internal organs, flows through the lungs and viscera, and transforms from the spiritual seed into the wood true essence.

The initial Wood True Essence was weak, but under the guidance of the Azure True Essence, it circulated through the Great Circulation, flowing through the lungs and internal organs again, where it was transformed by the Spirit Seed. This cycle repeated itself, and with each circulation, the True Essence became more powerful.

Luo Fanchen's skin was covered in frost, yet he was unaware of it; every inch of his flesh seemed to be stretching and breathing.

As dawn broke and the first rays of sunlight appeared, the sun began to rise.

When Luo Fanchen regained his senses, the medicinal effects had been completely absorbed, and he was no longer weak. His true essence had returned to the fifth level of Qi Refining.

His true essence was slightly weaker, recovering to about 60%. After swallowing five Qi Condensation Pills in one go, his true essence finally returned to its powerful state. His aura returned to its peak, and he was only one step away from the sixth level of Qi Refining.

"Good stuff."

Luo Fanchen smacked his lips in remembrance. The Luohe Pill was useless for improving cultivation. He simply took the spirit of the Luohe River and then used the Xuanzhang inheritance method to refine it into true essence and seal it away.

It has an expiration date of only one day and is difficult to preserve, making it a special type of consumable elixir.

Luo Fanchen stretched his body and entered the main hall. After heating up the spiritual food he had packed yesterday, he picked up the gold paper from the Immortal Treasure Vault that had been distributed yesterday and examined it carefully. He casually called out, "Qiuyun."

"Ugh, Uncle Luo, I'm so sleepy."

A few breaths later, Qiu Yun rubbed her sleepy eyes with a pained expression and slowly floated to Luo Fanchen's side.

Her pretty face was listless and lacked energy, but her soul was quite solid, no different from that of an ordinary person.

She sat down next to Uncle Luo, her fair chin resting on the jade table. Smelling the aroma of the spiritual food, her nose twitched slightly, but she remained too lazy to open her eyes, muttering, "Uncle Luo, please feed me~"

"Lazybones."

Luo Fanchen chuckled, then tenderly extended his index finger and gently stroked the girl's delicate nose.

Qiu Yun pouted and dodged, but then reached out and grabbed Luo Fanchen's large hand, pulling it close to her pretty face. Her cheek lazily rubbed against his slightly rough palm, and she purred comfortably like a cat.

The palm is warm and smooth, like holding a piece of fine jade, with an excellent feel.

"Hey, Uncle Luo, I'm so tired."

"Come on, come on, open your mouth."

Luo Fanchen sighed softly. After the last battle against the Tribulation Cultivator, Qiu Yun absorbed too much soul power. Because her strength was restricted due to the connection with the Soul Banner's rank, she was unable to digest the soul power for a long time and had been in a drowsy state for several days.

He planned to start upgrading the Soul Banner after obtaining the Soul Cleansing Crystal. At that time, he would greatly improve his own combat power, and Qiu Yun could continue to cultivate her soul power. Moreover, the Soul Cleansing Crystal would cleanse her soul, which would be very beneficial to the girl's soul body.

Luo Fanchen prepared to cut his finger, squeeze out a few drops of his essence blood, give it to Qiu Yun, and then begin feeding her.

As a spirit, Qiu Yun needs to consume essence and blood before she can taste the flavors of the human world.

"Ah—um"

Qiu Yun, however, had already obediently opened her lips slightly, her red lips murmuring softly.

Autumn Charm's eyes, shrouded in a thin mist, gazed at Uncle Luo with tender affection, looking up at him. Her delicate hand gently brushed aside the hair that fell to the side of her face, tucking it behind her ear to reveal her fair, smooth neck and her slightly flushed, rounded earlobes.

"what--"

"You naughty girl!"

Luo Fanchen's pupils trembled violently, his nostrils filled with the sweet, moist breath of autumn.

"It smells like lotus seeds, and my true energy has been restored."

Qiu Yun smacked her lips, finally regaining some energy. After serving Uncle Luo the spiritual food, she sat down next to him and ate the meat soup in small sips, teasingly saying, "Uncle Luo, you can punish me if you're angry."

"Don't do it again. Uncle Luo can get angry too."

"It's okay, Uncle Luo. You can spank me too, just like you did to Sister Moxue. You can't be biased, Uncle Luo."

Qiu Yun covered her lips and chuckled softly, while Luo Fanchen still felt slightly guilty about what the girl had said.

But after taking one Luohe Pill, will I be able to smell like Ming Ruoxue?

"Uncle Luo, Sister Mo Xue has been away these past few days, right? If we don't discipline her properly, I don't know what outrageous things she might do~"

"After all, he hasn't been quite lucid these past few days."

Qiu Yun winked playfully, and Luo Fanchen reached out and gently pinched the girl's cheek, urging her to concentrate on eating.

The Soul Banner indeed had an effect on Qiu Yun; these days, the girl's aggression had become increasingly strong, and she was becoming harder and harder to satisfy.

"Hmph, Uncle Luo better not sleep too soundly tonight!"

Qiu Yun licked her lips with her little tongue, making a threatening hum, but couldn't help herself and giggled softly, covering her mouth first.

Clearly, she was imitating Mo Xue's tone, teasing Uncle Luo.

"Naughty little girl, she needs to be disciplined properly, Uncle Luo, don't be too lenient with me~"

“Qiuyun, I will repeat what you said today to Moxue after the Soul Banner is upgraded.”

Luo Fanchen spoke with a gentle smile, then turned and left. Qiu Yun was slightly taken aback, her pretty face visibly flushed, as if steam was rising from her head like a steaming teapot. She quickly chased after Uncle Luo, pleading and acting coquettishly.

"I was wrong, Uncle Luo, I was wrong! Don't tell my sister, it's so embarrassing!"

"see your performance."

Luo Fanchen smiled and waved casually, leaving Qiu Yun stomping her feet in embarrassment and annoyance. She pouted slightly and muttered angrily.

"You bad Uncle Luo, I'm not afraid of my sister."

After returning to his room, Luo Fanchen immediately summoned the Eight Desolate Demoness Record and focused his gaze on the cultivation technique.

[Technique: Lesser Yang Wood Transformation Technique, Level 3 (280/300)]

[Spells: Proficient in Fire Incantation. Beginner in Great Sage Supreme Banner Technique (300/300)]

[Tier 1 Mid-Grade Talisman Maker (250/300)]

[Supernatural Power: Awakening of Insects, Mortal World]

[Physical Constitution: Sudden Rise of Killing Intent (Sword Bone)]

[Currently available enchantresses to bind: 0; Current accumulated admiration points: 520]

After the great battle of the calamity cultivators, his proficiency in the Soul Banner has reached its maximum. He only needs to advance to a higher level to improve it again. His Lesser Yang Wood Transformation Technique and Talisman Making are also about to break through.

He directly consumed forty Admiration Points to max out the Lesser Yang Wood Transformation Technique, but this time he did not directly improve it.

Luo Fanchen frowned slightly, realizing the truth belatedly based on his own state and understanding.

His cultivation level was somewhat lacking. After a few days, when he reached the sixth level of Qi Refining, his cultivation technique would naturally break through. Afterward, he would spend 100 points to max out his talisman-making proficiency, and then he planned to save the rest for the sword technique of the low-grade magic scroll.

This sword technique is still in Mo Xue's hands. Once she understands it, I can also use my proficiency to improve this technique to mastery.

The low-grade magic scroll can greatly enhance his killing methods, especially during the period when the Yi Wood Secret Realm is about to open.

He believed he was no less capable than the vassal disciples of the Qinghe Sect, and he was certainly capable of competing for the two hundred immortal opportunities.

In a couple of days, I'll go pick up Mo Xue.

Luo Fanchen murmured to himself, and then spent the rest of his time going out to purchase materials for refining talismans and setting up protective arrays.

At the same time, in the inner ring, a small independent courtyard next to Jubao Pavilion.

Inside the elegant and quiet three-story building, Li Miaoyun sat in the main seat, watching Mo Xue wolfing down her food, almost burying her face in the bowl. Her pretty face was slightly strange, and she hesitated to speak. Lord Luo didn't seem to have mistreated Mo Xue, did he?

Beside her, a young girl dressed in a cloud-patterned robe draped in incense stood respectfully in service.

The girl's face was blank, her cheeks were slightly chubby, her expression was wooden, and she seemed not to be good at speaking. She tilted her head in a daze, staring at Mo Xue with a hint of curiosity in her eyes.

"Mo Xue, let me introduce you. This is my last disciple, your senior sister, Li Yunxiang."

"Hello, Senior Sister."

Mo Xue lowered her head, shyly wiping the corner of her lips, seemingly aware that her eating manners were embarrassing.

There's no way around it, it's just my nature, I'm terrified of hunger.

Li Yunxiang nodded blankly, looking dazed. Li Miaoyun sighed softly, feeling helpless and regretful.

Li Yunxiang is her cousin's daughter. She is a rare person in the clan with good cultivation aptitude. She and Mo Xue both have the metal and fire spiritual roots. Unfortunately, their attributes are almost the same, which is a kind of mutual restraint and antagonism. They are both of the middle grade spiritual roots.

In addition, this girl was born prematurely and was born with congenital deficiencies. Although she was mentally sound, she was not good at expressing emotions and was almost unable to communicate normally with others.

She gently patted Li Yunxiang's head, guiding the girl to return the greeting. "Tomorrow is the formal apprenticeship ceremony. After you become my disciple, you will be considered half a member of the Li family and will be subject to the clan's rules."

"First, you must not bully the weak. Second, after becoming my disciple, your words and actions will bear my mark and my attitude. You must think twice before you act in the future."

Afterwards, Li Miaoyun went on to explain many rules, which made Mo Xue's pretty face change slightly, and she began to consider backing out.

Li Miaoyun smiled faintly, and after speaking, she winked at her affectionately and said, "The Li family is far away in the Lingxiao Domain of Qianhuang, tens of thousands of miles away from here. Mo Xue only needs to remember the first two points."

"I see. Hmm, I'm half a member of the Li family!"

Mo Xue breathed a slight sigh of relief and nodded her little head lightly like a chick pecking at rice.

"Although you will only become my disciple tomorrow, I will teach you the techniques today. The sooner you comprehend them, the faster you can transform your true essence."

Li Miaoyun didn't mind that Mo Xue wasn't very good at etiquette. She took Mo Xue as her disciple with the goal of establishing a deep friendship with Lord Luo. The girl herself was secondary, since she started cultivating too late and her introductory techniques were rather clumsy.

The best time for spiritual practice was almost wasted, resulting in limited future achievements.

Even if Lord Luo has the ability to get Mo Xue into the Daoist sect, she will only be an outer disciple, no different from the original Mo Xue.

Li Miaoyun took out a pale gold jade slip engraved with wind patterns and said earnestly.

"This technique is the Golden Divine Wind Technique, a superior-grade inherited method. Its subtlety is inherited from the Daoist scriptures. The Samadhi Divine Wind Technique is said to be one of the secondary techniques of the Daoist sect, but unfortunately it has been lost for a long time. Now I will teach it to Mo Xue."

"Thank you, Master."

Mo Xue's almond-shaped eyes sparkled as she mumbled that she had almost mispronounced the name, and quickly corrected herself.

"This method is one of the Li family's secrets. It is protected by divine consciousness restrictions. Once you comprehend it, you must never pass it on to anyone else, understand?"

"I will listen to my master and will absolutely not tell anyone."

Mo Xue took the jade slip and was immediately captivated by it, her almond-shaped eyes filled with undisguised joy.

Finally, she found a cultivation method that suited her, and the weight on her heart was lifted.

As her cultivation level increased, the drawbacks of the Longevity Technique became increasingly apparent, as her true essence became exceptionally weak.

Even with a superior spiritual root, one can absorb spiritual energy rapidly, but progress is slow, especially in swordsmanship, where weak true essence simply cannot support the killing power of sword techniques.

"Yes, diligence can make up for lack of talent. Although Mo Xue started cultivating later, she still has the opportunity to catch up."

"Master, can this Golden Wind Divine Technique compare to Master Luo's cultivation method?"

Mo Xue nodded repeatedly, then tilted her head curiously to ask a question. Li Miaoyun gave a meaningful smile, seemingly both tolerant and comforting, and calmly said, "Mo Xue, you will know when you join the Daoist sect."

Even among the finest and most effective methods, there are differences.

For example, the Heavenly Heart Technique, at its limit, is a superior-grade wondrous technique. The Golden Divine Wind and Lord Luo's techniques are inherited techniques that were dissected by great cultivators based on their essence, and are far superior to ordinary wondrous techniques such as the Heavenly Heart Technique.

Among them, Xuanzhang is usually divided into three parts: Miaofa, Fajuan, and Daojing, with the latter being the most divine and completely superior to Daojing.

Of course, Taoist scriptures are generally much faster to cultivate than Xuanzhang (mysterious chapters), since Xuanzhang is difficult to comprehend. In particular, the Xuanmen (mysterious sect) emphasizes self-cultivation and mind refinement, and the progress in the early stages is much slower. Therefore, Taoist scriptures, which allow for rapid progress in the early stages, are needed as secondary methods to protect the Tao.

"Go down and meditate. Get some rest tonight. Tomorrow I will host a banquet at the Treasure Pavilion to formally accept you as my disciple."

"At that time, people from Qinghe Sect, Xianshui Residence, and other branch pavilions will be coming. Don't be nervous or show your timidity."

Li Miaoyun spoke slowly and deliberately. After she finished speaking, she instructed Yunmo and Xiaocui, who were serving outside, to take Moxue back to her room.

"Master, will our junior sister be living with us?"

“Mo Xue is not your competitor. You have already reached the sixth level of Qi Refining, while she has not even reached the third level.”

"She has a superior spiritual root."

"In the end, my cultivation started late and was delayed, so even establishing a foundation in this life will be difficult."

Li Miaoyun shook her head slightly, not showing much interest in Mo Xue. As long as she fulfilled her duty of teaching and protecting Mo Xue, she would have completed her mission. Besides, getting too involved with her wouldn't be a good thing.

"Yunxiang, keep going! The clan still needs you to revitalize it."

Li Miaoyun gently patted her apprentice's head, a bitter smile playing on her lips.

The Li family is now only maintained by the elder sister, Yunxiang. Unfortunately, Yunxiang is born with a deficiency and cannot join the Daoist sect. If she can secure a spot in the Earthly Struggle and be noticed by a more powerful vassal sect, that would be a good place for her.

Although she was only at the Foundation Establishment stage, she was powerless in the face of her family's predicament, trapped in a small space. The only thing she could do was cling to Lord Luo's coattails.

"You must...get going, sir."

Li Miaoyun's gaze was deep and melancholy. She sighed deeply, her delicate hand covering her forehead, clearly troubled.

Tomorrow is the apprenticeship ceremony, and her confidants from the nearby branch pavilions will likely offer plenty of sarcastic remarks. It won't be easy for her to stay in this desolate place, and if they join forces to drive her away, she will face an unbearable fate.

She must not be forced to return to the Li family before her sister finds a new backer.

At the same time, in the attic on the second floor.

Mo Xue returned to her room, immediately swallowed a Qi Gathering Pill, clutched a spirit stone in her hand, and eagerly began to study the jade slip.

She frowned, preparing for a protracted battle, but found that the contents of the jade slip were surprisingly easy to understand. She had already mastered many parts of it during her sword practice, making it extremely easy to comprehend.

In just half a night, she had already cleared the airway.

This method uses the fingertips as the tip and the meridians as the channel to draw the spiritual energy of the metal element of heaven and earth into the lungs and internal organs. It then flows backward through the Lung Meridian of Hand-Taiyin to the Zhongfu acupoint, and then splits into three sharp streams, dividing the process into minor success, major success, and complete harmony.

Xiao Cheng Xing Qi uses the Hand Yangming Large Intestine Meridian to reverse the flow of metal essence, channeling it through the Shangyang acupoint on the index finger. This condenses into a sharp, razor-sharp blade, which emerges from the ring finger, capable of cutting through iron like mud. It can be mixed with sword energy, possessing an unstoppable sharpness.

The Great Completion Qi Circulation, following the Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian of the Hand, is unleashed as sword energy using the Linggong Technique. It is impenetrable, like a gentle breeze passing through a crack, penetrating everywhere, corroding bones and destroying the soul; even a mid-grade magic weapon would find it difficult to withstand.

As for harmony, one can use the spirit of metal to comprehend the sword intent, let the mind follow the sword, and even without a sword in hand, one's body is the sword.

"I see. What an exquisite technique."

Mo Xue shook her little head happily. Compared to the Golden Wind Technique, the Longevity Technique was simply trash.

This method is extremely suitable for her; it was clearly carefully chosen by Li Miaoyun. It can help enhance her understanding of sword energy and complement each other.

Without further delay, she immediately began circulating her qi and transforming her true essence.

Following the general principles, she used her mind to force her true essence to differentiate, as if a fine needle was scraping her meridians. Instantly, a pale golden spiritual wind surrounded her body, and a tingling, numb sensation spread throughout every inch of her meridians. Her brows furrowed, but she became increasingly excited.

Wow, that's fast! The Qi circulation is so fast!
The acupoint that had been stuck for almost a month was easily breached by the sharpness of Jinmei True Yuan. In a short time, several acupoints were broken through, directly approaching the last acupoint on the Du Meridian, [Yinjiao].

Her meridians ached, but she did not slack off, practicing breathing exercises all night long.

With her innate sword-bone technique working wonders, what used to take at least a month to transform true essence into formless and sharp sword energy, and then into golden true essence through her cultivation method, she transformed about 50% of it in one night.

"He's reached the third level of Qi Refining?"

As dawn broke, Mo Xue slowly opened her eyes. After a moment of stunned silence, she looked inward and found that her Du meridian was fully open.

Looking at the Chong Meridian, there are a total of fourteen acupoints. Since the first point of convergence, Huiyin, has been opened at the first level of Qi Refining, we have now directly progressed to the third point, Henggu.

"It's not over yet. If I can completely transform my true essence, I can still achieve a significant breakthrough!"

Mo Xue's pretty face lit up with excitement. Thanks to the large amount of Qi Gathering Pills she had been taking, her meridians had stored enough true essence, so she did not fall in realm. On the contrary, the transformed golden true essence was far more powerful and sharp than before, and she broke through realms quickly.

She can continue to break through, and it is expected that after the transformation is completed, she will be able to try the fourth level of Qi Refining.

The shackles that had bound her cultivation had been broken, and Mo Xue smiled faintly, muttering to herself with a touch of smugness.

"During the Ascension Ceremony, my cultivation level will definitely surpass Master Luo's!"

"Hmm? You've reached the sixth level of Qi Refining?"

When Luo Fanchen woke up, he was shocked to find that his cultivation had inexplicably broken through.

Of course, all his acupoints had been opened, and he would break through within seven days. However, reaching the sixth level of Qi Refining ahead of schedule was still an unexpected surprise.

"Qiuyun, do you want to come with me?"

"Uncle Luo, I'm so sleepy, I can't control the puppet~"

Qiu Yun's voice was languid, revealing an inescapable weariness; she hadn't even had the energy to climb into Uncle Luo's bed last night.

"Okay, rest assured, I will help you upgrade your soul banner as soon as possible."

Luo Fanchen expressed his understanding. When he left, Xiao Cui was already waiting outside the mansion. Upon seeing him leave, she respectfully performed a curtsy.

"Lord Luo, Sister Yunmo sent me to escort you."

"I can still find the Treasure Pavilion."

Luo Fanchen smiled and followed the little maid to the Central Plaza.

Along the way, Xiao Cui took the initiative to find topics to talk about, so as not to annoy Luo Fanchen, while explaining to him the interesting things that had happened recently.

"Yesterday, the Qingyun Immortal Affinity Ranking in Qingyuan Domain was officially released. My lord, can you guess who has the best Immortal Affinity?"

"Mo Xue, right?"

Luo Fanchen took the jade pendant handed to him by the little maid, which recorded the details of the two lists in real time.

Among them, Mo Xue ranked first on the Immortal Affinity Ranking, with a total of 300 Immortal Affinity points, of which 200 were rewards and 50 were obtained from Shou Rufeng.

"The extra fifty points."

"As a force, my Feiyunfang branch supports and assists the Qingyuan Domain's Ascension Conference, and currently receives a reward of fifty Immortal Destinies every month."

Xiao Cui patiently explained that Li Miaoyun unconditionally supported Luo Fanchen in his pursuit of immortality, showing her utmost sincerity.

"The Immortal Destiny Ranking has limited individual strength; one must rely on the cooperation of powerful forces, otherwise it is almost impossible to rise to the top."

"In addition, the Jubao Pavilion of Feiyunfang ranks low in the power, and only has fifty immortal gifts per month. If the ranking improves in the future, there will be more immortal gifts. The pavilion master is willing to give them all to you, sir."

After Xiao Cui finished speaking, she timidly added, "These are all things that the Pavilion Master told me, not just things I said offhand."

"I know. Please thank your Pavilion Master for me. I will also do my best to help Jubao Pavilion get a spot in the Earthly Battle."

Luo Fanchen nodded slightly. With a thought, he lightly tapped his fingertip and took out a round bead made of soul power, tossing it to Xiao Cui.

"this is for you."

"This is?"

Xiao Cui looked down in bewilderment and saw screams and wails coming from inside the bead, and the ghostly face inside looked somewhat familiar.

"I've thought about it, and I think I'll leave Old Wang's soul to you to handle."

Luo Fanchen rarely reached out and gently patted the little girl's head, speaking in a gentle tone: "Whether you let her reincarnate or let her soul be scattered is your choice."

After speaking, Luo Fanchen lowered his head and continued to browse the Azure Cloud Ranking, focusing on the top twenty.

(End of this chapter)