Young master, why not become a corpse immortal?

Chapter 400 Cultivation of Life and Nature
The Black Sea within Lin Jiang's consciousness was churning up towering waves, with ripples spreading outwards.

As the waves surged, Lin Jiang saw the old Taoist's magic more and more clearly.

In his eyes, the old Taoist's figure seemed to transform into a vast lake, and a lake also appeared within Yi Er San's body.

The lake in the old Taoist's place was crystal clear and almost boundless. Looking at it, it resembled a vast and boundless sea more than an ordinary lake.

The lakes numbered one, two, and three were much smaller, their surfaces stained with a layer of dark, murky grime.

At this moment, the old Taoist's endless lake was transforming into torrents, using its immense power to wash away the filth and darkness from the bodies of Yi, Er, and San.

Although the filth dissipates slowly, it still fades away at a rate visible to the naked eye.

Witnessing this scene, Lin Jiang withdrew from his profound state of mind.

The flickering and changing sensations in his mind gradually calmed the turbulent black sea of ​​his consciousness.

When Lin Jiang looked at the old Taoist priest again, he felt that although he seemed mysterious, he actually used force to break through all laws.

There's no other treatment method; it's just that it's very strong.

However, when faced with a situation like one, two, or three, this pure power seems to be easier to deal with.

As Lin Jiang was observing the scene before him, he noticed that the old Taoist priest Xunzhen was scrutinizing him with an extremely strange look in the distance.

"Have you learned it?"

The old Taoist priest, Xunzhen, still had some strength left. He stared at Lin Jiang with a complicated expression and asked a question.

"Having only a slight understanding does not mean you have truly learned anything."

Lin Jiang answered quite frankly.

Because he had just awakened from a state similar to enlightenment, Lin Jiang had not yet reached that level of skill in terms of "learning" it.

He will need to calm down and digest this information later.

The old Taoist priest, upon hearing Lin Jiang's words, clearly showed disbelief on his face.

He narrowed his eyes and stared at Lin Jiang, letting out a barely audible "sneer" through his nose.

There's definitely something strange about this kid.

However, the old Taoist priest had no time to investigate Lin Jiang at the moment. In the end, he calmed his mind and focused all his energy on the three figures in front of him.

Taking advantage of this brief moment, Lin Jiang whispered a request to Yu Wenyun beside him:

"I would like to trouble General Yu to protect me. I will be right back."

Yu Wenyun's gaze towards Lin Jiang was somewhat strange.

He nodded slightly, said nothing, and led Lin Jiang away from the courtyard.

Arriving at the carriage, Lin Jiang stepped inside.

He found his room, went inside, sat cross-legged, and began to meditate.

A moment later, Lin Jiang's thoughts sank into introspection, and when he opened his eyes again, a vast black ocean suddenly appeared before him.

Lin Jiang gently placed his hand on the black ocean, closed his eyes, and slowly felt the new Daoist essence.

A moment later, the magnificent scenery of the surrounding mountains and lakes was reflected in the lake once again.

Looking down into the distance, one can see hundreds of miles of settlements and tribes scattered across the Gobi Desert, with many residents still living there.

In Lin Jiang's eyes, these residents were surging with powerful energy.

This is almost identical to normal observation techniques.

But beyond the life force present in all things, Lin Jiang also glimpsed something different.

There is clearly a portion of Qi dormant within them that cannot be integrated into the circulatory system, which resonates with the external energy of heaven and earth, seemingly expanding and contracting with the changing seasons.

Lin Jiang tried to manipulate these wandering energies in his spiritual vision, but it was like brushing against a flowing breeze, leaving him with no leverage.

seem……

It's somewhat similar to the primordial fog that I control.

Lin Jiang immediately switched to breathing exercises, gently pushing his breath towards the Gobi Desert.

He selected a merchant riding a camel and gently touched the Qi thread connecting heaven and earth on the top of the other's head with his breath.

This time, the Qi flow actually began to sway!
The merchant suddenly jolted, tripped over as if by an invisible rope, and fell off his hunchback, screaming and tumbling among the gravel.

It really can be controlled!
Lin Jiang subtly shifted his thoughts, infusing the merchant's meridians with a few strands of vital energy.

The merchant immediately felt no pain. He got up in a daze, rubbed his limbs in surprise and doubt, jumped up and down twice, and his face showed an incredulous look of horror.

Because the merchant had accidentally tripped and fallen, Lin Jiang used a little too much force when applying his vital energy, which almost completely cured the merchant's long-standing ailment.

No wonder he has that expression now.

However, Lin Jiang realized that this method, besides transmitting Qi over long distances, seemed to have another secret.

He continued to immerse himself in it, and the entire Gobi Desert before him gradually changed colors.

Gradually, the vast Gobi Desert transformed in his eyes into a landscape composed of Qi. The large swathes of sand and gravel were composed of ordinary Qi, the foundation of all things. However, the human body contained a special Qi, connected to all things.

Not far from the merchant, in a seemingly abandoned building, there seemed to be a strange aura lurking.

It resembles an object, yet it also carries the aura of a practitioner's spiritual cultivation.

After a moment's thought, Lin Jiang reached out towards the merchant and stirred the Qi within his body.

The merchant seemed to sense something and immediately looked into the distance.

……

Zhang Shang was from Daxing and specialized in trading along the western border of Daxing, transporting goods that were not particularly rare within the territory to the outside world.

The road was relatively safe, with no wild animals or bandits, but the most troublesome thing was the lack of drinking water and food.

His family was poor when he was young, so his parents sent him to a theatrical troupe. There, he learned a unique skill called "turtle," which enabled him to survive in such harsh conditions. Therefore, when he took on small business, he usually only led one camel and traveled alone.

Knowing full well that venturing out alone on such a dangerous journey could cost them their lives, the potential profit from the trip was the highest.

After all, even if the镖师 (bodyguards/escorts) who travel this route have a peaceful journey, they will still be charged a full twenty taels of silver.

It's still best to form a team of three! Each person pays twenty taels, so three people would pay sixty taels, and a round trip would cost one hundred and twenty taels!

His entire business income couldn't cover this expense.

It's better to take the risk alone.

Today, the weather was fine and sunny, and even the annoying sandstorm had stopped. Zhang Shang felt that everything was going smoothly, but unexpectedly, his leg on the camel's back suddenly cramped up, and he fell straight down.

I thought I was going to fall flat on my face, but to my surprise, I felt no pain at all after getting up.

It even felt unusually comfortable.

Even the persistent lower back pain disappeared without a trace.

This left Zhang Shang speechless.

what happened?

Am I possessed by some evil spirit?
But why would evil spirits be so kind as to specifically treat lower back pain?
Just as he was pondering this with trepidation, a strong sense of anticipation suddenly arose in his heart.

Instinctively, I looked due south, a strong desire welling up in my heart, pointing straight towards that direction.

Almost subconsciously, Zhang Shang mounted the camel, following his heart's desire, and steered it in that direction.

He crossed the jagged rocks of the Gobi Desert, walked along a not-too-long, off-the-beaten-path, and finally caught a glimpse of a collapsed cave at the end.

This place once appeared to be a building, but it has become dilapidated due to years of wind and sand erosion.

Witnessing this scene, a sense of unease instantly welled up in Zhang Shang's heart.

He knew that this place was near a former battlefield and was full of similar ruins; if he were to succumb to greed and rashly enter, he might not be able to get out again.

Moreover, the door to this ruin has collapsed, and it's impossible to get in on my own.

He forced himself to pull on the reins, wanting to leave this place.

But as soon as the camel rope was pulled, the sealed gate in front of them suddenly shook and opened out of thin air!
The eerie door opened silently, as if it were an invitation specifically opened for Zhang Shang.

In the past, he would never have set foot in such a suspicious place.

However, at this moment, an indescribable flame rose in his heart, almost consuming his ability to think.

The open entrance to the ruins silently beckoned him forward; he dismounted and involuntarily took a step forward.

Zhang Shang stepped into the ruins.

There was only one narrow path inside the ruins, and he continued along it.

The surroundings were damp and dark, and the paths within the ruins were a labyrinthine maze, making it difficult to find a way out. However, Zhang Shang seemed to be guided by an invisible force, and even though the road ahead was shrouded in darkness, he knew exactly which direction to take.

Occasionally, due to the disturbance of uninvited guests, large boulders would fall from the dilapidated buildings. But Zhang Shang only needed to stand quietly, and miraculously, those falling boulders would not harm him.

And so, Zhang Shang walked along the path to its end, finally stopping.

A pool of water appeared before them, seemingly a depression formed by the collapse of a palace. A gap at the top allowed rays of sunlight to stream through, illuminating the pool.

A lotus flower blooms above the pool, shimmering in the sunlight.

Zhang Shang's breathing suddenly became rapid.

He could clearly see that the lotus flower was carved from jade, and it was undoubtedly a treasure!
Zhang Shang was overjoyed.

He felt that he was blessed by God today, and that this treasure was destined to be his!

This is life!
……

Lin Jiang opened his eyes.

This is life!

In the process of helping that merchant find the treasure, Lin Jiang finally understood how life works.

This is actually a way of operating "Qi", but compared to others, this kind of Qi is not easily perceived by others.

All things in heaven and earth are connected with humans. The higher one's level of spiritual attainment, the deeper the connection becomes. This is what is meant by the way of heaven giving destiny and the completion of destiny.

For example, from Lin Jiang's current perspective, it can be seen that Yu Wenyun has a large amount of Qi in his body interacting with heaven and earth.

By regulating this part of Qi, one can influence one's fortune to a certain extent.

Because the practitioner's Qi is vast, even if one aspect is disturbed, it is difficult to completely reverse the state.

However, if the world changes, highly accomplished cultivators like Yu Wenyun are more likely to be affected.

for example……

Disaster.

After discovering this, Lin Jiang felt even more strongly that his previous guess might be correct.

This calamity may have originated from the alienation that occurred when the coffin owner's soul and body merged, which is utterly insignificant to this world.

No wonder those powerful beings at the eighth level of heaven are more likely to be thrown into mental chaos by calamities.

The deeper one's cultivation, the closer one's body becomes to the owner of the coffin. How can the owner's will to unite spirit and flesh be defied?
Thinking of this, Lin Jiang couldn't help but sigh softly to himself.

However, there is still a chance for things to turn around.

His gaze swept over the Seeking Truth Taoist and Yi Er San beside him.

The Qi that connects Yi Er San with the outside world is not very strong, and is even weaker than that of ordinary people.

The Seeker of Truth
The internal Qi (vital energy) forms its own unique system.
It is like a primordial chaos.

(End of this chapter)