Ebook “‘The Qi-Absorption Formula’ is the most common Qi Refining technique in the cultivation world. You have to memorize it within a month, and be able to recite it flawlessly!” Wang Lin instructed sternly. “All right!” Wang Baoling immediately took the Qi-Absorption Formula and began studying it.
As its name suggested, the Qi-Absorption Formula was a technique for drawing spiritual energy into the body. After mastering it, one could reach, at most, the third level of Qi Refining. Wang Baoling read through the detailed incantations and the circulation route for the microcosmic orbit. After a few repetitions, he had engraved them deeply into his mind.
“My memory seems to have improved. Looks like this world-crossing thing has its advantages!” Seeing Wang Baoling's utterly focused expression, Wang Lin quietly stood up and prepared to leave the secluded cultivation room so he would not disturb his nephew's memorization. “Second Uncle, I've memorized it!” Wang Baoling said to Wang Lin, who was about to leave.
“What? You've memorized it? Recite the entire Qi-Absorption Formula in detail!” Wang Lin said, somewhat incredulously. “I'll write it down instead. That way, I can draw the circulation route for the microcosmic orbit too!”
With that, Wang Baoling picked up the brush and ink from the desk beside him and immediately transcribed the entire Qi-Absorption Formula without missing a word. The more Wang Lin read, the more astonished he became, because his nephew's transcription was exceptionally accurate.
Looking at the complete, error-free text, Wang Lin said with a smile, “You have no cultivation at all, yet you were able to memorize an entire book in one go. It seems your spiritual sense is extraordinarily gifted as well.”
After a pause, Wang Lin instructed him with a serious expression, “You must never, ever reveal that your spiritual sense is powerful!” “Second Uncle, isn't spiritual sense just being able to see farther? Is it really that amazing?” Wang Baoling asked, confused.
“The cultivation world is extremely brutal. Murder and robbery happen all the time. If you can see farther and anticipate danger, it's like having an extra life!” Wang Lin said gravely.
“I see. Don't worry, Second Uncle. I'll keep it a secret!” Wang Baoling replied with equal seriousness. “Good. Now I'll teach you how to cultivate. First, I'll use my spiritual power to guide your meridians through a microcosmic orbit.”
With that, Wang Lin slowly urged a thread of spiritual power through Wang Baoling's body, guiding it through one microcosmic orbit. “Got it?” Wang Lin asked. “Yes. Let me try it myself!” With that, Wang Baoling circulated the orbit and began absorbing spiritual energy as he completed a microcosmic orbit.
After completing one microcosmic orbit, Wang Baoling couldn't help letting out a groan. It felt incredible. The impurities and fatigue in his body were swept away. “Not bad. You succeeded!” A hint of a smile appeared on Wang Lin's face.
“Second Uncle, why is so little of the spiritual energy staying in my body? Is it because of my spirit root?” Wang Baoling asked, puzzled.
“That's right. Our five-element spirit roots absorb spiritual energy particularly slowly. The fewer spirit roots you have, the less spiritual energy leaks away, and the more spiritual power remains in your body!”
“Still, you're lucky. From what I can tell, you have far more spiritual power remaining in your body than I did when I first began cultivating. It seems that although that useless spirit root can't help you, it doesn't leak spiritual energy either!”
“Overall, your aptitude is inferior to someone with four spirit roots, but it's much better than my five-element spirit root. If you encounter a great opportunity and can eliminate that useless spirit root, you may have a chance to break through to the Core Formation stage.” Wang Lin encouraged him.
“Second Uncle, don't try to comfort me. Cultivation is already defying the heavens. I'll just take it one step at a time.” Wang Baoling smiled. “Ha ha ha, exactly! Hurry and take out the Qi-Gathering Pill the Third Uncle gave you. You need to break through to the first level of Qi Refining as soon as possible!” Wang Lin said with a laugh.
Wang Baoling nodded and immediately took out the exquisite porcelain bottle. “The Qi-Gathering Pill is a mid-grade first-rank spirit pill. It can be used until before the third level of Qi Refining.” “If I take one Qi-Gathering Pill, should I be able to break through to the first level of Qi Refining?” Wang Baoling asked uncertainly.
“Not necessarily. First, you need to cleanse your marrow and temper your bones. That will increase the speed at which you absorb spiritual power.” “I have a high-grade first-rank Marrow-Washing Pill!” With that, Wang Lin handed over an exquisite sandalwood medicine box.
“Second Uncle, isn't this too precious?” Wang Baoling was no longer a clueless novice in the cultivation world. A high-grade first-rank spirit pill was incredibly valuable. An ordinary mid-stage Qi Refining rogue cultivator's entire net worth might only be enough to buy one.
“There's no need to stand on ceremony between us. I've already used a Marrow-Washing Pill!” “Besides, I have a knack for growing spirit herbs, so I'm a little wealthier than ordinary cultivators!” Wang Lin said smugly. “All right, then I won't be polite!”
With that, Wang Baoling took the Marrow-Washing Pill. A short while later, the Marrow-Washing Pill dissolved in his body as his meridians circulated through a microcosmic orbit. Then Wang Baoling felt waves of pain throughout his body, while foul-smelling black impurities poured from the pores of his skin.
The pain lasted for an hour. When he opened his eyes again, he discovered that he had turned into a “mud figure,” his entire body radiating a foul stench. “The marrow cleansing was successful!” “Whoosh!”
With that, Wang Lin condensed a Water Ball spell and directly washed all the filth off Wang Baoling's body.
After the filth had been completely washed away, Wang Baoling suddenly discovered that his skin had become fair and smooth. The fatigue and heaviness in his body had vanished, and even his eyesight had become sharper. “Go change your clothes!” “All right!”
A short while later, Wang Baoling changed into a fresh set of clothes and returned to the secluded cultivation room. “Now circulate the Qi-Absorption Formula. I'll stand guard for you. Follow the route I guided you along just now and complete a microcosmic orbit!” Wang Lin said seriously.
“All right!” Wang Baoling immediately began circulating the Qi-Absorption Formula. When he saw Wang Baoling enter meditation, Wang Lin said, “Open your mouth!” Whoosh! With that, the Qi-Gathering Pill shot swiftly into Wang Baoling's mouth.
Wang Baoling suddenly felt the meridians throughout his body being enveloped by a mass of spiritual power, sending waves of pain through him. “Circulate the Qi-Absorption Formula. Don't let your mind wander!” Hearing his Second Uncle's command, Wang Baoling immediately steadied his mind and circulated the heavenly orbit.
A short while later, Wang Baoling suddenly discovered that he could see his own internal organs. At the same time, a great deal of thick spiritual power appeared inside his dantian. “Ha ha ha, not bad. You succeeded!” Just as Wang Baoling was marveling at the sensation, Wang Lin's hearty laughter rang in his ears.
Wang Baoling slowly opened his eyes as well, discovering that his body seemed filled with inexhaustible strength. “You're now a first-level Qi Refining cultivator, and your foundation is exceptionally solid. Ha ha ha!” Wang Lin looked extremely pleased.
“Stabilize your cultivation properly. I won't disturb you. Once you've gotten familiar with it over the next few days, I'll teach you some spells!” With that, Wang Lin turned and left the secluded cultivation room. Wang Baoling was equally shaken with excitement. Once he learned spells, he would finally count as a qualified cultivator!
Thinking of this, Wang Baoling began circulating his spiritual sense and examining the condition of his body. But at that moment, a jade tablet in his dantian caught his attention. “Isn't this jade tablet the family heirloom from my previous life? It crossed worlds with me too?”