I, who was turned into a woman by the Jade Maiden Master, want to rebel against the Heavenly Gang.

The technique itself is fine. It's not pure magic but more of an internal energy cultivation method, and it also includes a set of movement techniques, which are very helpful for training the wood spirit root.

The only problem is that the training method involves... crawling on all fours. Simply put, it's crawling. While it's much more elegant and graceful than a dog crawl, it's still incredibly embarrassing.

For example, the "cat walk" movement involves kneeling on both knees and crawling forward with hands crossed like a cat.

The "cat leap" is even more outrageous. It involves landing on the balls of your feet or toes, not your knees. If you don't want to squat like a frog, you need to straighten your legs to look more graceful.

However, it's difficult to touch the ground with your hands while keeping your legs straight. So, if you spread your legs wide apart, arch your back, and lift your buttocks... that's not elegant, it's shameful.

The "cat shape" is alright, but the "snake shape" is even more outrageous...

The "Python Flip" involves rolling on the ground while kicking. The legs are off the ground, but the body must remain on the ground. The kicks must be performed with the insteps pointed, and the flip also involves shaking the head – it's practically a pole dancing move.

The "Python Lying on the Ground" pose requires the legs to be spread wide, touching the ground as much as possible.

There are many more examples like this. And the combination of these cat-like and snake-like forms, along with a unique method of internal energy cultivation, can actually create a flexible, ghostly, and shameful ground-hugging movement technique.

The reason this technique is called Jade Tree Golden Snake is because the posture of lying on the ground is like a tree taking root in the earth.

This is similar to the previous root-foot cultivation method that bound the legs. However, the principle of root-foot cultivation is too superficial to be considered a proper cultivation method.

There are also considerations regarding the "cat shape" and the "snake shape." The cat corresponds to the Tiger in the Five Elements theory, which leans towards wood, while the snake leans towards fire. The principle of wood generating fire aligns with the concept of mutual generation.

Although they all made sense, the actions were simply too shameful. Looking at these shameful actions, Qin Rufeng had a wicked thought...

She bowed respectfully to Liu Bailian and said, "Master, I don't understand this 'Jade Tree and Golden Snake' technique. Could you demonstrate it for me?"

Liu Bailian smiled and nodded, saying, "If there's any move you don't understand, I'll teach you."

Qin Rufeng felt a little embarrassed by his master's kind attitude. But since he'd already said what he wanted to say, he could only continue…

Qin Rufeng said, "Let's have the python lie prone."

"You don't understand this one move? I think you don't understand any of them at all," Liu Bailian said calmly. "It's alright, I'll make sure you learn them all today."

"Master, wait a moment." Qin Rufeng had already sensed something was wrong. However, it was too late; Liu Bailian had already put the chains she had brought around her neck.

It was a leather collar connected to a chain. The collar was worn around Qin Rufeng's neck, and the chain was held by Liu Bailian.

With a tug on the chain, Qin Rufeng's body involuntarily collapsed to the ground. Liu Bailian slowly paced along, chain in hand, while Rufeng crawled behind like a puppy. It wasn't that she wanted to crawl, but rather that she had absolutely no control over her body.

Seeing Qin Rufeng's surprised and ashamed face, Liu Bailian smiled and said, "This is the Soul-Binding Lock. I knew you, my wicked disciple, had ill intentions, so I prepared this magic weapon long ago."

"This magic weapon can control your body, so I can make you perform every move of the Jade Tree Golden Snake yourself."

As he spoke, Qin Rufeng did a somersault and rolled on the ground...

Qin Rufeng knew he had been tricked and was indignant. He said resentfully, "Does the fact that Master can control me mean that Master is very skilled at these actions?"

Liu Bailian was startled, her face instantly turning bright red. But she maintained the aloof dignity of a fairy master and remained silent, only giving the chain a sharp tug.

So Qin Rufeng was subjected to retaliatory special training by his master, being kept on the run from noon until night. At first, he felt ashamed and resisted, but after being spoiled, Qin Rufeng began to incorporate training methods into his movements. Then he practiced with increasing enthusiasm, and basically memorized the movements.

After finishing their cultivation, the bright moon hung high in the sky. The candlelight from the stone lamps illuminated the twinkling stars, and a gentle night breeze blew around them.

Qin Rufeng soaked comfortably in the hot spring water. All her fatigue seemed to dissipate with the steam. After drinking a few cups of "Entangling Dreams" wine, her eyelids gradually grew heavy.

Just as he was drifting off to sleep, he heard a splash... Qin Rufeng opened his eyes and saw delicate pink petals gently drifting onto the water's surface and then sinking back into the water.

Liu Bailian also entered the pool to bathe. With her eyes half-closed, she said calmly, "You certainly know how to enjoy yourself."

Qin Rufeng hurriedly said, "It's all thanks to Master for taking care of his disciple." Then she immediately poured a cup of wine, placed it on a tray floating on the water, and offered it to Liu Bailian.

Liu Bailian took the wine cup, took a sip, and slowly said, "Next time you come, I will give you the Fire Spirit Orb and the Wood Spirit Orb. Although you have them now, it would be best if you practiced the cultivation technique before consuming them."

"Thank you, Master." Qin Rufeng was happy and felt much more relaxed. Having already drunk quite a bit, he became even more unrestrained in his behavior.

She slowly moved closer and sat down next to Liu Bailian, saying in a slightly coquettish tone, "Master, when can you let your disciple go out?"

Liu Bailian glanced at Ru Feng while holding her wine cup, "It's not like I'm going to lock you up, it's just the sect's rules."

Qin Rufeng: "Yes, disciple has spoken out of turn."

"Is being talkative enough?" Liu Bailian said, feigning displeasure. "Three cups of punishment."

"Yes~~~" Qin Rufeng drank three cups of wine as punishment. Liu Bailian also finished her wine, a smile appearing on her lips.

The two men refilled their empty cups, and Liu Bailian asked, "Ru Feng, do you know any drinking games?"

"A drinking game?" Qin Rufeng thought for a moment and said, "Is it a finger-guessing game? Let me think... it seems to be 'One Heart Respect,' 'Good Brothers,' 'Three Peach Gardens,' 'Four Seasons Wealth'..."

Liu Bailian looked confused. "What are you talking about? A custom somewhere in the lower realm? I'm talking about composing couplets."

Qin Rufeng laughed and said, "I'm from a small place, how would I know about such elegant things as composing poems? But this finger-guessing game I mentioned is quite fun, why don't we give it a try?"

Liu Bailian kept her eyes half-closed, maintaining the demeanor of a cold and aloof fairy, and said, "It's alright."

Qin Rufeng, drunk, became increasingly sarcastic and provocative. She leaned forward, placing her hand on Liu Bailian's shoulder, their bodies almost touching.

"Master, just playing rock-paper-scissors isn't fun. The loser has to drink a penalty shot."

Liu Bailian said calmly, "You want to get your master drunk? You unfilial disciple!"

Qin Rufeng said with a grin, "Even Master has times when he's afraid."

“You wicked child, when have I ever been afraid?” Liu Bailian said. “You should temper your arrogance. Bring it on.”

Next, Qin Rufeng explained the rules of the finger-guessing game, and Liu Bailian listened very attentively. Then he said, "I understand the rules. But since it's my first time, I'm not very familiar with them. So you have to drink the penalty shot first, so it's fair."

"Come, come, drink this cup first." Liu Bailian picked up a cup of wine, "You must drink it all in one gulp."

How could Qin Rufeng hesitate when his master offered him wine? He took the wine and drank it all in one gulp.

Liu Bailian then said, "After you finish this cup, there's another one."

Qin Rufeng downed his drink in one gulp...

Liu Bailian: "After you finish this cup, there are three more to go."

Qin Rufeng: "No..."

Liu Bailian: "Drink!"

Qin Rufeng had no choice but to keep drinking, not only drinking continuously but also downing the drinks in one go. She had already drunk some, and after being forced to drink five more cups, she immediately felt dizzy.

Chapter 65 Difficult Cultivation

When Qin Rufeng regained consciousness, it was already broad daylight and the sun was high in the sky.

Liu Bailian had already left, leaving her alone in bed.

Ru Feng tried to recall what happened last night...

I only remember being made to drink several cups in a row, and then I felt dizzy and disoriented. We did play a drinking game, but I don't remember much about who won or lost.

It seems that Liu Bailian was also forced to drink a penalty shot, but most of the time she drank it by herself.

Later, when he declined to play anymore, Liu Bailian wouldn't let him. It seems she tied him up with chains and forced him to drink, even holding his head down and pouring wine all over him... Master must have been drunk too, but her behavior when drunk is really not good.

Oh, and it seems she also taught me some martial arts techniques!

Thinking of the cultivation technique, Qin Rufeng immediately perked up. She tried hard to recall the situation at that time…

It seemed as if Master had used some kind of magic to suddenly appear behind him and embrace him.

Then she said, "I will teach you this water escape technique."

"This technique is somewhat similar to the magic weapon Flowing Light Instant Water that that brat Yun Yishui gave you."

"While Flowing Light and Instant Water can transform into water even in the absence of flowing water, it consumes a tremendous amount of spiritual energy and also poses a danger to the user."

"The water escape technique that I am going to teach you consumes less spiritual energy than Flowing Light Instant Water, but the effect is about the same and the concealment distance is farther, and it does not require any magic weapon."

"Of course, everything in the universe rises and falls in turn. Water Release Technique is excellent in many ways, but it is limited by the environment. It requires water, and of course, rainy or snowy weather will also work."

"Come here, don't move. I'll teach you step by step."

Qin Rufeng had drunk too much at the time and couldn't remember anything...

All I remember is feeling two soft things pressing against my back. My master's hands reached down to my armpits and hips.

He recited the incantation for the exercise while personally teaching her step by step...

"Hold your left hand over your heart and gaze at the moon, pinching your thumb and index finger together in the heart-shaped mudra. Lower your right hand to the ground, lightly pinching your thumb, middle finger, and ring finger together in the orchid-shaped mudra. Keep your movements synchronized and your breath even."

"The spiritual energy flows through the Hand Jueyin Pericardium Meridian and the Foot Shaoyin Kidney Meridian, connecting the Ren and Du meridians..."

He was still muttering something that sounded like a mantra or a spell...

“There is a fairy in the Spirit Spring, who presents immortal peaches and vermilion fruits, knocks on the gate of the immortals to explore the secluded valley, and exudes the fragrance of orchids and peach blossoms. The spirit root flows like a mighty spring, and she transforms herself into water.”

And then... it seems like it really worked!

The Master stirred up water from the pool and splashed it on the ground. Then the Master transformed into water and himself also transformed into water... merging together and flowing all over the ground.

Then it transformed back into its original form and returned to the pool!

"That's brilliant!" Qin Rufeng exclaimed in surprise, but also felt a pang of regret. She couldn't remember all the incantations and hand seals, so she would have to ask again next time.

Finally, it seems that Master also said, "Although the Jade Cauldron Technique of Union is an evil art, it is beneficial to you. I will help you improve your cultivation..."

Then, as the alcohol took effect, I completely blacked out.

Qin Rufeng got up and got out of bed, the gold-threaded brocade quilt slipping to her feet.

She stepped out of the tree-hole boudoir and went straight into the hot spring bath. After getting completely soaked, she sat down on the high platform to meditate and let the wind dry her off.

The sky was clear and blue, clouds drifted in the wind, and golden flowers and red leaves fell in a vibrant display. Qin Rufeng's heart was as still as water; he felt his vital energy overflowing, his spirit invigorated, and his body and mind incredibly refreshed. This was what cultivation truly meant…

She thus drank the white dew in the morning and slept under the rosy clouds in the evening, cultivating herself day and night, breathing in the wind and bathing in the clouds.

Several days passed, and Liu Bailian didn't come. Several more days passed, and Liu Bailian still didn't come...

Qin Rufeng had accumulated too much spiritual energy, causing his shoulders to ache terribly, his arm movements to be restricted, and his breathing to become increasingly difficult. It would also be very difficult for him to accumulate more spiritual energy.

There was no other way; I had to bear the injury myself, though I could also heal it myself... Fortunately, I kept the healing bells.

Treating the patient myself reduces psychological stress. Asking someone else for help, even a master, would be too shameful.

Qin Rufeng gradually felt more at ease. However, just then, a voice exclaimed in surprise, "Rufeng!"

Qin Rufeng turned his head in surprise...

"Qing, Qingping? What are you doing here?" Qin Rufeng froze instantly, saying with a look of utter despair, "You...I...I'm dead."

Yan Qingping blushed and turned to the side, saying, "The Holy Venerable has told me about your situation."

“The Holy Venerable has been busy with sect affairs lately, so he asked me to send you some pills and tonics.”

Qin Rufeng smiled and nodded. "Thank you. Please wait a moment and go over there to rest."

Yan Qingping didn't move, but said softly, "Rufeng, it's been so long. You haven't forgotten me, have you?"

"How could that be?" Qin Rufeng said with an awkward laugh, "I've actually been thinking about you, worried about whether you're doing well. After all, that thatched hut is quite simple."

"Hmph, don't try to fool me." Yan Qingping frowned. "Isn't it true that you only have your master in your heart?"

Qin Rufeng actually felt a strong pang of jealousy...

However, Yan Qingping immediately said, "No! I was wrong, it was my fault."

“You are seriously injured and your body is also harmed by Gu worms, leaving deep-seated poison. You spend all day healing and cultivating, without any leisure time.”

Qin Rufeng breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile, "It's nothing. I actually quite enjoy practicing martial arts. Let's talk again later..."

Yan Qingping glanced at her and said, "You've been working so hard to heal, let me help you."

"No, no, no! I can do it myself." Qin Rufeng panicked.

Yan Qingping frowned and said, "Are you sure you don't need any help?"

Qin Rufeng: "No need."

Yan Qingping: "No, you need it."

Qin Rufeng: "Really, it's not necessary..."

Yan Qingping: "The Holy Venerable can help you, but I can't? How dare you let the Holy Venerable do such a service? I should do it."

Qin Rufeng: "I meant I'll do it myself..."

Yan Qingping: "You don't need to thank me. We're sisters, so there's no need to stand on ceremony."

Qin Rufeng: "Stop! No!"

……

After Qin Rufeng finished, he meditated to regulate his breathing. Finally, he felt completely relaxed.