From a paper-making apprentice to a celestial master

"The first step in Six Yang Stance Kung Fu is to 'generate strength,' which originates from the soles of the feet and can be gathered and dispersed."

Mastering stance training leads to "moving force," which can be shifted and the force from all parts of the body can be twisted into one.

When you reach the minor stage, you will "circulate your energy". The energy flows throughout your body, and your skin and flesh can all receive the energy. This is how you train your skin and flesh with energy.

Only then can it truly achieve the effect of improving health and strengthening the body.

At a high level of skill, one can even become as resilient as an old ox, impervious to blades.

At this point, Liu Quan paused, then looked at Qin Shuang and said, "Judging from your posture, you've already reached a minor level of mastery."

"I think so."

Qin Shuang nodded hesitantly.

When he used the attribute panel to improve his attributes, he had already anticipated that he would be discovered sooner or later.

They didn't try to hide it intentionally.

"This world is indeed unfair."

People with strong talent learn everything quickly.

Upon hearing this, Liu Quan couldn't help but sigh, a hint of helplessness appearing in his eyes, as if he had a difficult past to tell.

"what?"

Qin Shuang was taken aback when she saw this.

"My senior brother and I became disciples around the same time."

We also learned stance training together.

As a result, he mastered the basics in three days and made some progress in a month. In addition, he was skillful and learned the paper-making technique thoroughly.

So in just two or three months, his master began to teach him the method of refining the spirit.

And me?

Because he learned slowly and progressed slowly, he eventually relied on himself to make paper offerings to nourish his spirit and thus entered the underworld.

We stumbled and struggled our way to this point.

At this point, he sighed slightly, his tone somber, "At the time, I didn't understand, and I actually felt a bit aggrieved and angry."

It wasn't until these past few years, with my cultivation progressing slowly while my senior brother had already reached the Three Incense Sticks stage and even made further progress a few years ago, being directly noticed by the imperial court and entering the government... that I truly understood.

There's no such thing as fairness in this world; people are all different.

At this point, Liu Quan also sighed slightly.

Upon hearing this, Qin Shuang could only remain silent.

I also vaguely understand that my master was somewhat biased back then, at least when he was teaching his second disciple, he wasn't that attentive.

He didn't know why, but he had vaguely realized that his progress in stance training had deeply impressed his master, and his thoughts began to become complicated.

"originally.

I want you to learn paper-making from me first. Once you've mastered the basics, I'll teach you the method of refining the spirit.

According to the normal schedule, it should take three months.

That's why I told you before that you should study for three months first.

The method of refining the spirit is the fundamental method of our school, and I cannot teach it without formally accepting disciples.

But now that you've shown your talent, I certainly can't suppress it.

What needs to be taught will be taught sooner or later, so it's better to teach it in advance.

At this point, a serious expression appeared on his face, and he continued, "Of course."

You also need to learn how to make paper.

After all, this is the foundation of our line of work, our livelihood.

Helping people with their fortunes is just a side benefit.

If it's a good year, or there's a powerful sorcerer nearby who everyone goes to when they have problems, and you don't get a single job for three to five months, wouldn't you starve?

"Yes, thank you, Master!"

Qin Shuang was somewhat excited, never expecting that her master would decide to teach her the method of refining spirit ahead of schedule.

This was definitely an exciting thing for him.

Liu Quan waved his hand, the slight emotion on his face quickly disappearing, returning to his usual indifferent demeanor. He turned and walked into the main room, saying as he went, "Come with me."

Qin Shuang glanced at Liu Hu, who was still standing in the stance, with slight hesitation.

Don't worry.

I'm not as biased as your master.

Liu Hu learned it a long time ago, but he learns slowly. I estimate his talent is about the same as mine back then. Even with the method of refining the spirit, it would take him a year or two to enter the Yin realm.

Liu Quan explained, and said.

"Another road? What road?"

Qin Shuang asked curiously and quickly followed.

"Spiritual penetrating!"

Liu Quan said something casually, then walked into the main room.

"Spiritualism?"

Qin Shuang was taken aback.

"right.

It can also be described as invoking a deity.

It's also one of the professions.

It was a legacy I obtained by chance, and he was physically strong and very talented in standing meditation.

This path is also more suitable for us.

Liu Quan offered an explanation, then walked to the edge of the altar. The incense on the altar was already half-burnt, with wisps of smoke rising upwards.

Liu Quan pulled an old wooden box from the cabinet under the altar. The box was covered in a layer of dust and looked like it hadn't been opened for a while.

He wiped the box with his sleeve, opened it, and inside were a few things: a roll of yellowed coarse paper, a worn-out calligraphy brush, and a palm-sized wooden plaque, dark and of unknown material.

Liu Quan first picked up the wooden plaque and handed it to Qin Shuang: "Touch it."

Qin Shuang took it and found it to be quite heavy, much heavier than it looked. The surface of the wooden plaque was very smooth, as if it had been polished countless times, and it exuded a faint coolness.

"This is locust wood, old locust wood."

According to the older generation, it must be an old locust tree that had become a spirit, which was removed and left behind.

Liu Quan said, "It's something we'll need after refining our spirit."

"Master, how exactly is this method of refining the spirit practiced?"

Qin Shuang couldn't help but ask.

Liu Quan glanced at him, but instead of answering directly, he asked, "What do you think is the most fundamental difference between humans and ghosts?"

Qin Shuang was taken aback, thought for a moment, and tentatively answered, "Humans have physical bodies, but ghosts don't?"

"That's one aspect, but not the most fundamental one."

Liu Quan shook his head, pointed to his head, and said, "The most fundamental thing about a person is God."

When a person is alive, the spirit resides within them; when it dissipates, they are dead.

The reason why a ghost is a ghost is that after the spirit disperses, it is reassembled by resentment and obsession, and becomes something else.

But that thing was incomplete, in a daze. Even if it reached the level of an evil spirit and regained consciousness, it was no longer the original 'human'.

It's something made up of countless 'thoughts'.

"Refining the spirit means refining your own spirit, making it stronger, more stable, and brighter."

Once you've refined your spirit to a certain level, you can enter the spiritual realm and come into contact with the outside world, which is commonly known as entering the underworld or walking through the underworld.

Only in this state can you normally "see" those things and communicate with them.

As a result, they will be wary of you and dare not act recklessly or take action against you.

Because in this state, they also can't accurately assess your strength.

Qin Shuang's heart warmed upon hearing this, and she quickly asked, "Then how should it be refined?"

"Don't rush."

Liu Quan took the roll of coarse paper out of the wooden box and unfolded it.

The drawing on the paper is a rough sketch, like a child's doodle. But upon closer inspection, it can be seen that it depicts a person sitting cross-legged, surrounded by a dense circle of lines, resembling air currents or light.