Mortal: Dual-Body Transmigration, Proving the Dao in Two Realms

It was a bamboo house.

Even though it is located in a somewhat bustling market, it still feels quiet and peaceful.

Such a unique building.

Chen Ming noticed it as soon as he entered the market, and later inquired and explored it from several stalls.

Only then did he realize that the bamboo building was actually a shop opened by the Chen family of Dahu, and its business was no different from other shops in the market, basically selling high-value finished products such as elixirs and magical artifacts.

of course.

The only difference is.

The bamboo building run by the Chen family also sells martial arts techniques. More than 90% of the martial arts technique business in the entire market comes from the bamboo building run by the Chen family.

We arrived outside the bamboo house.

Looking at the plaque above that read "Qingyoulou" (meaning "Secluded Pavilion"), Chen Ming paused for a moment before stepping over the high threshold.

"First-grade martial arts techniques are on the left shelf, second-grade techniques are on the right shelf, and third-grade techniques are on the second floor."

As soon as he entered, a cold voice reached Chen Ming's ears.

I glanced at it briefly.

A handsome young man was lying on the counter, playing with a jade ornament in his hand, without even glancing at Chen Ming who had just entered.

Such an attitude.

This naturally startled Chen Ming. Although he had long heard of the bad reputation of Chen Family Bamboo House, this was the first time he had ever seen them not even look at their customers.

So arrogant.

Why open a shop in the market?

only.....

If we miss this one, we'll probably waste a lot of time.

So Chen Ming had no choice but to bite the bullet and bow to the young man at the counter, saying, "Fellow Daoist, my name is Han Li, a rogue cultivator who entered the path of immortality through luck, but is ignorant of it. Could you please explain to me the differences between these different grades of cultivation techniques?"

"A rogue cultivator?"

The young man stopped playing with the jade and smiled at Chen Ming with an ambiguous expression.

"Very well, since I'm in a good mood today, I'll have a good chat with you, this 'rogue cultivator'."

"There is no inherent distinction between grades in cultivation techniques in this world. However, since the ancient times when true cultivators attained enlightenment, they have divided cultivation techniques into categories and grades according to their respective lineages. This is also the origin of the cultivation technique grades in the cultivation world today."

"Nine ranks and twenty-seven levels, each rank has a higher level... each level eliminates a level."

In conclusion.

The young man paused for a moment for some reason, and then continued as if nothing was wrong: "The level of cultivation is related to one's future path of cultivation. If one only cultivates a first or second-grade technique, even if one absorbs the spiritual energy of heaven and earth in the future, it will probably be difficult to become a proper Qi-cultivating cultivator."

"Only those with cultivation techniques of grade three or higher have even a slight chance of attaining enlightenment through internal energy cultivation!"

"As for going any higher, let alone you rogue cultivators, even we scions of aristocratic families spanning thousands of years can hardly hope for it."

He finished speaking.

The young man closed his lips and stopped speaking.

Chen Ming was startled and quickly cupped his hands in thanks, saying, "Thank you for clearing up my doubts, fellow Daoist."

If the cultivation techniques in the mortal world only differ in their upper limits, then the cultivation techniques in this world are already vastly different from the very foundation!

Without cultivating high-level techniques, let alone attaining immortality, even the most crucial step of mastering the art of breath control will likely be difficult in the future!

"With such a harsh training environment, how difficult is it to climb up? How much effort do you have to put in?" Chen Ming sighed inwardly, suddenly losing faith in the world.

Just thinking about it, he could imagine how strict the cultivators who had attained the Dao would be in managing their cultivation techniques to prevent future generations from overtaking them.

With his current cultivation level of only Qi Refining stage, obtaining those high-grade cultivation techniques is harder than climbing to heaven!

"So be it. Even if it can only help the cultivation path in the mortal world, it's a good thing. We shouldn't be too eager for those high-grade cultivation techniques."

With that thought in mind, Chen Ming walked toward the shelf displaying second-grade cultivation techniques.

As for the first-grade martial arts techniques...

His rank was too low; he simply looked down on him.

A second-grade cultivation technique was enough for him to understand the cultivation path of this world.

We arrived at the shelf.

Several jade slips were casually placed on top, and below them were some notes with brief introductions to these cultivation techniques.

Chen Ming opened the jade slip and began to browse through it.

"Jiu Mo Zhen Shui? What a strange name for this technique. It's a second-grade upper-level technique, considered top-tier among all these techniques. It mainly focuses on water-based cultivation and is suitable for Cui Shan Lake..."

"Blazing Sun Mind Observation, Second Rank, Mid-Stage, Specializing in Fire Element..."

"Hornwood Flowing Path, Second Grade, Upper Rank, Specializing in Wood Element..."

Looking through the rows of techniques, Chen Ming finally gained an understanding of the martial arts of this world.

The classification of cultivation aptitude in this realm uses important nodes such as the Twenty-Eight Mansions and the Twenty-Four Solar Terms as references. Destiny governs the internal and the body governs the external; the combination of the two constitutes cultivation aptitude.

"Logically, everyone has the aptitude for cultivation, but the universe makes many things ambiguous judgments, so aptitude is mainly determined by the point at which the body is born?"

Chen Ming looked at the introduction to a certain martial arts manual and was surprised.

How could the qualification assessment be so hasty?

The point at which one is born determines their cultivation aptitude. What if they overlap?

"I wonder if my origins in the mortal world will have any impact. If there are any problems, it will probably be very difficult for me to cultivate the Dao of this world."

Chen Ming frowned slightly; this was not a good thing for him.

"Fellow Daoist, do you have some doubts about your aptitude?"

At this time.

Chen Ming suddenly heard the young man's clear voice again. It turned out that while he was engrossed in browsing the cultivation technique, the young man had already come up behind him.

Chen Ming inwardly reflected on his own lack of vigilance, but said aloud, "This... is indeed somewhat puzzling."

"It's normal to be puzzled. Otherwise, how would those fellow cultivators of celestial secrets make a living? It just so happens that I'm currently learning the way of celestial secrets. How about I give you a precious fish and I'll do a divination for you?"

The young man smiled slightly.

Chen Ming was slightly taken aback. Why did these disciples from big families need to find side jobs?

There's only one precious fish on either side.

Chen Ming wasn't so reluctant to part with it; what if the other party really had that ability?

"Of course, fellow Daoist, feel free to take that treasure fish if you like it."

That's good.

The young man nodded, took out a lotus-shaped jade artifact from his waist, and touched the jade artifact with a glimmer of spiritual light emanating from his fingertips.

In an instant.

The lotus flower emitted a bluish-green glow and began to rotate on its own.

Take a breath.

Two breaths.

After several breaths, the young man finally dissipated the spiritual light at his fingertips, revealing a strange expression as he said, "Fellow Daoist, your destiny is extraordinary. Your body was born during the Winged Constellation era, which is the potential for the [Winged Fire], making your cultivation of fire-based techniques twice as effective."

"As for further observations, please forgive my limited knowledge and understanding, I was unable to fully comprehend them."

"The potential for [Winged Fire] seems extremely compatible with my dual spiritual roots of metal and fire in the mortal world. In that case, the cultivation paths of the two worlds might not be entirely unrelated?"

Chen Ming's eyes sparkled; he was extremely satisfied with the result.

It's best to prevent him from having the dual spiritual roots of metal and fire and possessing the aptitude for water, otherwise, if a conflict arises, it will be troublesome no matter what he cultivates.

"In that case, fellow Daoist, do you have any cultivation techniques for [Winged Fire] here?"

As the saying goes, one shouldn't bother two people with the same matter. Since the other party has accepted the treasure fish, it shouldn't be unreasonable for him to ask another question.