Witch, please have some self-respect!

Shen Yun finished his trial, but he hadn't used up all of his exclusive blessings.

Too much of a good thing is bad; once a day is just right.

He couldn't wait to take out the book that Duan Shifu had given him and start flipping through it.

"Let's see if the 'Qi and Blood Condensation Technique' is easy to learn first." Under the candlelight, the old man laboriously turned the pages of the book.

This is not a martial art, but merely a technique.

In the Holy City, cultivation techniques are not sold in just any shop!

The first five pages describe the main text of the mantra, while the following twenty pages are all about insights and techniques.

This was initially just a technique for circulating qi and blood throughout the body after reaching a certain level, but it was later improved and became an excellent supplementary cultivation method.

It's very simple to cultivate.

Guiding the flow and condensation of Qi and blood in the meridians is the first step.

As Shen Yun reviewed his insights, he guided his Qi and blood to circulate through his meridians according to the techniques. These techniques were easy to learn but difficult to master.

It's easy to get started.

The ancient scroll reacted quickly.

【The Art of Qi and Blood Condensation (Beginner 1/10)】

The meridians are slightly congealed; the initial stage has been successfully entered.

After mastering the basics, Shen Yun continued his practice.

One hour later.

【The Art of Qi and Blood Condensation (Beginner 10/10)】

"If only breathing techniques were this simple."

Shen Yun calculated that it would only take a little time to increase proficiency by a little over ten minutes.

He hadn't deliberately practiced controlling his Qi and blood before, but now he felt that the Qi and blood were becoming more and more solid in his meridians, which was very helpful.

Once you get started, the bottleneck is always difficult to overcome.

However, they couldn't stop Shen Yun.

Blessings.

[Qi and Blood Condensation Technique (Mastery 1/100)]

Instantly, Shen Yun's control over his Qi and blood improved, allowing him to grasp them more precisely and flow more smoothly through his meridians.

The qi and blood that emanate from the body can easily gather into shape and become more solid.

"not bad."

Shen Yun nodded in satisfaction.

[Rapid progress, all nine orifices feel comfortable, blessings +2]

The ancient scroll rippled, startling Shen Yun, who realized he had been cultivating until dawn.

He couldn't resist the feeling of being able to see his own progress at any time.

Staying up all night to practice can also be a form of enjoyment.

Looking out the window at the bright moon hanging high, it was late at night.

I forgot the time for a moment.

"Staying up late shortens your lifespan, go to bed early."

Sensing that his blood and qi had slowed down, Shen Yun got up and went back to his room.

But then he saw that Su Wan'er was also awake, diligently practicing breathing techniques.

The two even got entangled in their spiritual practice.

"Wan'er, go to sleep early."

"I can't sleep well without my husband."

Wan'er finished her practice, and with a slightly coquettish tone, looked up at Shen Yun.

It looks very tempting.

Silent all night.

The key is to balance work and rest. Shen Yun had already gotten used to sleeping with a soft, beautiful woman in his arms.

It's much more comfortable than sleeping alone in bed.

They used to live such hard lives.

Those who haven't tried it should definitely give it a shot.

[With a soft jade in my arms, I have a sweet dream all night long; my blessings increase by 1]

Feeling refreshed, another day has begun.

As usual, Shen Yun got up to inspect the spirit fields, trying to cultivate the "Qi and Blood Condensation Technique" while inspecting them.

The manipulation of Qi and Blood is something that can be done while fighting, so there's no problem with that.

However, compared to focusing on cultivation, the improvement speed is a bit slower, taking more than twenty minutes to increase proficiency by a little bit.

While making his rounds, Shen Yun manipulated his qi and blood to practice the Condensing Silk Technique.

There are 18 Golden Jade Condensed Pearl Vine plants per mu in the superior spiritual fields, totaling 270 plants.

Each vine is entwined like golden threads, and the leaves are translucent jade-like with veins that resemble flowing molten gold.

The air was filled with a rich spiritual energy and a faint medicinal fragrance.

To be honest, Shen Yun really wanted to go into seclusion and cultivate here.

Unfortunately, spiritual cultivation is strictly prohibited.

When a cultivator spends a long time in a closed environment breathing in and out vital energy, the surrounding environment will become imbued with a unique aura.

Shen Yun is not a true dragon, and his breath cannot make the surrounding spiritual creatures stronger; it will only have the opposite effect.

The quality of the pearl nurtured by the Golden Jade Pearl Vine would be affected.

no way.

The more precious the elixir, the more precautions are required to maximize its effects.

As he surveyed the spirit vines one by one, Shen Yun noticed several pale red grasses sprouting beneath one of them.

"Spirit Sprout Grass!"

He recognized them, went over and pulled up the four small grasses, carefully putting them away.

It's no exaggeration to say that even a single weed growing in the spirit field can sell for one tael of silver.

Moreover, this is a somewhat useful herb.

One plant can sell for about one gold coin.

Shen Yun had been cramming on a lot of knowledge these days, and this was the hidden income from guarding the spirit field, which he had finally encountered today.

After completing the rounds and finding nothing else amiss, they left.

Go to the street and sell the four stalks of fine grass for four gold coins.

"Spirit rice, spirit rice costs two gold coins per catty, one catty costs two gold coins."

"Give me a pound."

"Alright, here's the two gold pieces."

"Two catties of Crimson Fang pork, cut me a piece with a good mix of fat and lean meat."

After taking the fasting pills for a few days, Shen Yun was already craving something sweet and wanted to try the taste of spirit rice with savage beast meat.

He had eaten savage beast meat in Seeking Immortal City, but he had never eaten spirit rice.

The Lingmi rice on the street smells very fragrant.

"Old Shen is going to start firing today."

Shen Yun ran into Lin Qiaoniang, a voluptuous and mature beauty, in the alley. He replied, "Qiaoniang is back. Give Tongtong a bowl when it's cooked."

Lin Qiaoniang was the feisty female cultivator who had warned him not to trust Wang Xuan before. Shen Yun had consulted her about many things at Lingnongfang these past few days.

The person is very enthusiastic.

The widow, who was in the middle stage of the cultivation realm, lived with her thirteen or fourteen-year-old daughter, Tongtong, and made a living by tending more than thirty acres of medium-sized spiritual fields.

Although he was in the mid-stage of Body Nourishing, he pursued the unpopular path of array formation as a secondary cultivation, had no other means of making a living, and lived a very simple life.

"No, let Wan'er eat more. She hasn't reached the next level yet."

Lin Qiaoniang quickly refused.

Spirit rice and savage beast meat—that's not cheap.

"How much can a child eat? Tongtong is growing!"

Shen Yun had previously said he would treat his neighbors to a meal once things stabilized, but now he's short of money, so it's unlikely to happen anytime soon.

But Shen Yun could still afford to treat them to a bowl of meat and a bowl of rice.

Back home, Shen Yun and Su Wan'er worked together, buying not only the beast meat but also some vegetables, and prepared a table full of delicious dishes.

Paired with glistening, fragrant rice, it's simply an unparalleled delicacy.

I sent a bowl of mixed meat and vegetable dishes and a bowl of rice to the neighbors next door as a thank you for their care over the past few days.

Friendships are built through back-and-forth exchanges.

At the dinner table, Su Wan'er held her bowl and shoveled rice into her mouth, her cheeks puffed out, making her look very cute.

While eating, she kept praising, "Husband, your braised pork is so delicious."

"It's delicious, I'll make it again next time."

Shen Yun was also very satisfied with his meal.

【Delicious and exquisite Lingmi rice, bringing you +2 blessings】

They also received certification from the ancient scrolls and were granted points to enjoy blessings.

"Spirit rice and savage beast meat are very effective; they can strengthen your qi and blood. After eating, practice your breathing techniques."

After finishing the meal, Shen Yun cleared away the dishes and told Su Wan'er to go back to her cultivation.

【Intimacy Level: 96】

As she washed the dishes, Shen Yun smiled. Women in this world are so easily satisfied.

After cleaning up the mess, he went to the east wing to practice breathing techniques to digest the spirit rice and beast meat in his stomach.

The effect is roughly equivalent to a health-preserving pill, so it's not too bad.

When I have money, I can eat it every day.

This effect was significant for Su Wan'er, but insufficient for the elderly and frail Shen Yun.

He still needs to take the Blood Essence Pill.

After using the breathing technique to relieve the feeling of fullness, Shen Yun began practicing the "Qi and Blood Condensation Technique".

[Qi and Blood Condensation Technique (Mastery 18/100)]

He practiced walking and eating throughout the morning, and the results were remarkable.

It increased proficiency by a full seventeen points.

Based on this calculation, increasing by fifty points a day is no problem, and a small achievement can be made in two days.

The bottleneck does not exist for him.

According to the notes at the back of the book, being able to cultivate the "Qi and Blood Condensation Technique" to a minor level within a month is considered quite talented.

But Shen Yun only needs one or two days.

Those who are on the same side know their own situation; before the ancient scrolls, he wouldn't have had this talent.

After acquiring the ancient scroll, it had an impact on him, making the cultivation methods easier for him, and he has always been on the right path.

Shen Yun then took the protective talisman jade crystal in his hand, took out the inkstone, filled it with water, and began practicing on an ordinary stone.

While manipulating his qi and blood to cultivate the Condensing Silk Technique, he also copied the protective runes and engraved them on the stone.

[Sculpting (Mastery 65/100)]

Thanks to his past life's experience of sculpting figurines out of sheer boredom when he was young, Shen Yun's sculpting skills didn't start from scratch.

Recalling the skills taught by Master Ming: lightly lift the chisel, then twist and pick up again; slowly write and quickly engrave, then pause and float.

As time passed, the stone dust fell softly, his hands became increasingly steady, and he became intimately familiar with the appearance of the protective runes.

that's it.

one day.

Two days.

Two and a half days...

Three days have passed.

Runes were engraved on stone after stone, from the initial intermittent work to the later seamless completion.

【Sculpture (Small Completion 228/1000)】

【Qi and Blood Condensation Technique (Minor Success 163/1000)】

Shen Yun's hands became increasingly steady, and he gained complete control over his qi and blood, allowing his blood to flow freely and effortlessly.

It would take another ten days or so for Shen Yun to make a breakthrough, and he didn't want to wait.

After burning incense and taking a bath, I gradually calmed down.

He was twirling two low-grade source stones of good quality in his hands, each about the size of an egg.

Let's try it out for real.

Practice is the sole criterion for testing truth.