tkworld #215 - The poison has changed
#215 - The poison has changed
Regardless of whether Chu Meng would come or not, improving the Qi Sea Celestial罡 was a certainty.
So, he would improve that first, and as for his cultivation, he would see if he should wait.
Even if he waited, it could only be for a day or two.
To avoid complications.
Without thinking further, Gu An confirmed that there were no problems with the formation, then went to the cultivation room and closed his eyes.
He began to extract numerical values.
After extracting the skill values,
he fell into a dream.
In the dream, he was still accumulating Qi Sea Celestial罡 step by step.
Day after day, season after season.
Feeling the time pass bit by bit.
Ten years, twenty years, fifty years, eighty years.
After more than a hundred years, Gu An felt he was approaching his limit.
Roughly a hundred and forty years.
Gu An opened his eyes.
Now, he felt a strange change in his body.
Slightly different from before.
He felt as if his body was like an endless ocean wave, constantly churning.
As if the originally solidified罡 energy had suddenly turned into a liquid state, sweeping through his body, seemingly searching for something.
Finally, it solidified again.
This had never happened before.
But now was not the time to investigate. He felt the罡 energy in his body was on the verge of exploding and had to be released to complete the final step.
He couldn't delay.
Then he went to the depths of the forest and unleashed the罡 energy with a punch.
Rumble!
A whistling sound came.
The罡 energy swept around like a storm.
Fortunately, it was just a release and not a terrifying attack.
Otherwise, many of the surrounding trees would have been destroyed.
Without a powerful formation, he couldn't release it in the courtyard.
It could easily cause problems.
But the third volume had been completed.
He didn't know when the fourth volume would appear.
As for whether to continue cultivating, Gu An was not sure.
If there were other powerful skills to replace it, he naturally wouldn't need to cultivate this difficult skill.
Unfortunately, so far, there really wasn't any skill that could compare to it.
After the release, Gu An felt that all the罡 energy had completely turned into solid.
His eight extraordinary meridians had also been tempered.
Releasing罡 energy was also easier, and the power would be greater than ever before.
Just a casual wave would create cracks in the ground.
If he attacked with all his strength, the power would be astonishing.
From now on, below the Primordial Spirit stage, he would have no rivals.
But he lacked combat experience, and he didn't know if that would have any impact.
In any case, the current situation was indeed a good thing.
But...
Gu An felt a little uncomfortable in his Qi Sea.
Or rather, he felt that something had changed in his Qi Sea Celestial罡.
Without hesitation, he sat down cross-legged on the spot.
He began to examine his Qi Sea internally.
What came into view was indeed a huge glacier, as if it could turn into a world-destroying blade at any time.
But as he examined and sensed it internally, Gu An quickly discovered the source of the discomfort.
Through the central glacier, Gu An saw deep inside. Deep inside the glacier, there was actually a round black object with black aura spreading within it.
Poison.
The moment he saw it, Gu An knew it was a poison pill.
After carefully recalling for a long time.
He remembered the scene of seeing that woman back then.
Although there had been some changes, he could confirm that.
This was the poison pill he had swallowed at that time.
"How could this be?"
Gu An tried to mobilize罡 energy to attack the poison pill, but found it was completely useless.
It seemed to have become a part of the罡 energy.
What was this supposed to be?
Gu An withdrew from the internal examination.
Then he checked the panel.
【Name: Gu An】
【Cultivation: Golden Core Completion】
【Status: Poison in Qi Sea】
【Skills: 0/50】
【Hard Cultivation: 100/100】
【Ring of Fate】
Looking at the status, Gu An was completely puzzled.
Poison in the Qi Sea?
Could it be resolved?
Moreover, after learning the third volume of Qi Sea Celestial罡, it suddenly enveloped the poison pill.
What would happen if he continued to improve it?
These changes made Gu An, who lacked knowledge in all aspects, fall into confusion.
So, should he slowly find a way to solve it himself, or should he ask Chu Meng?
After all, she gave him the antidote.
What if the ordinary antidote wouldn't work for poison in the Qi Sea?
Gu An sighed.
What kind of poison was this?
What virtues and abilities did he have to deserve such poison from that woman?
It could actually integrate into the Qi Sea Celestial罡.
Judging from this situation, it couldn't be separated at all.
Now he could only take it one step at a time.
Try to improve the fourth volume of Qi Sea Celestial罡 and see.
But he didn't know where the fourth volume was.
Wait until later, or wait for Hua Jiyang to send a letter.
Now the sky was already slightly bright, go back to rest. If Chu Meng didn't come today, then he would directly improve his Primordial Spirit.
For safety's sake, he would study the Innate Longevity Scripture and Primordial Spirit Method during the day.
Then it would be easier to succeed in the improvement.
Back at his residence, Gu An began to check the Primordial Spirit Method.
The origin of this Primordial Spirit Method was unknown, but after reading it several times, he felt that there were no problems.
The Ring of Fate also had no feedback, so it was probably true.
At noon, Shu Ci and Pang Wen came over, saying that they had received a new task.
It was related to the Green City Sect, saying it was a construction problem.
They had to go over and take a look first.
Gu An thought for a moment, then asked them to take one or two people over.
Confirm the problem, and then deal with it.
Now that his status was here, although he was not in his prime, ordinary people would not dare to provoke him casually.
The main courtyard wouldn't cause trouble for him at this time.
He had just become a disciple. If the people in the main courtyard dared to scold him as trash and bully him in person,
wasn't that slapping the peak master's face?
His eyesight was bad, and he took in trash?
In this way, no matter who in the main courtyard, they couldn't withstand the peak master's anger.
Not to mention a peak master, even if a powerful mountain disciple came, the main courtyard wouldn't dare to offend him.
Not to mention there were personal disciples and elders on the mountain.
As for true disciples, they were not in the main peaks.
They each occupied a sub-peak, and their status was second only to the peak masters.
Higher than many elders.
As long as they went up the mountain, even outside the peak, ordinary people would not dare to provoke them.
Of course, some people had people on the mountain behind them, and they wouldn't be timid.
They were not afraid of ordinary mountain disciples either.
But newly accepted disciples, under unclear circumstances, provoking them was just asking for trouble.
Pang Wen and others respectfully nodded. They didn't dare to disobey Gu An's words.
Or rather, they now wholeheartedly regarded Gu An as their leader.
No matter from which aspect, Gu An was not someone they could provoke.
Shu Ci's attitude was okay.
She was still trying to do something, but Gu An always sent her away.
She wasn't angry either.
She would act slowly, never annoying or repelling people.
After they left, Gu An continued to read.
Until the afternoon.
Noticing that someone had come in without permission, Gu An knew that the person he was waiting for had arrived.
Besides that person, who would be so rude?
Coming here as if it were their own home, without saying hello at all.
Creak.
The door was opened.
Gu An sat in the hall looking at the door.
At this time, the person who opened the door met the eyes of the person in the hall and was startled, saying:
"You scared me. Why are you closing the door in broad daylight?
Did you do something wrong?
Are you keeping a mistress?"
After Chu Meng came in, she looked around, seemingly trying to find the person hidden inside.
"Senior, are you here to deliver the reward?" Gu An asked.
He was already immune to Chu Meng's brain.
It was best to ignore her.
The more he cared, the more energetic the other party would become.
"If I'm not here to deliver the reward, you're not welcome?" Chu Meng asked, sitting opposite Gu An.
Yes, Gu An answered in his heart, but he still sincerely said on his lips: "It's natural for this junior to be happy that senior is willing to come over in your spare time."
"For your reward, you've started to lie with your eyes open? You even drove me away before." Chu Meng looked at the person in front of her and suddenly realized:
"I understand. With the reward in my hands, you become honest."
Gu An wondered: Am I really that indecisive?
Gu An couldn't even remember.
However, he still poured water for the other party.
"As expected, it's all because of the reward. You're even pouring water now." Chu Meng felt more and more that her guess was correct.
Gu An thought: I knew I shouldn't have poured it.
Sighing inwardly, he asked, "So, Senior, are you here to deliver the reward?"
"Of course." Chu Meng didn't waste any words and laid out some dishes, saying:
"After testing, it is indeed the token. You've done a great service.
However, that bitch said Zuo Youyan might have a cultivation technique.
It's called 'Primordial Sky Scorching Art.' Did you obtain it?"
"I obtained it." Gu An didn't hesitate and directly took out the book.
Chu Meng was stunned for a moment and said, "I told her you didn't get it. Why didn't you take it out before, and why are you taking it out now?"
"Then why did Senior ask me?" Gu An was a little speechless.
"Of course, it's to remind you that there's a problem with this technique, so don't cultivate it randomly.
Have you cultivated it?" Chu Meng asked.
Gu An shook his head, "I haven't even opened it to look. If there's a problem, Senior can just take it away."
Chu Meng said disdainfully, "Do you think I'm a garbage collector? Of course, this technique is still very powerful,
but the technique itself seems to have some problems. It should have physique requirements.
Something like a fire-type physique.
Anyway, you can look at it, you can learn from it, but don't cultivate it randomly.
Otherwise, you're my only subordinate.
If a superior gives something to a subordinate and something goes wrong, I'll lose face."
If a subordinate gives something to a superior, you wouldn't lose face? Gu An subconsciously asked in his heart.
"Put away the Primordial Sky Scorching Art. I'll pretend I never saw it. Now, let's talk about the reward." Chu Meng said while eating peanuts:
"The first reward is a token fragment.
Adding this one, you'll have four token fragments.
You should still be short five.
Work hard."
Gu An accepted the token fragment, feeling slightly emotional. He was still short so many.
Five missions. Who knows how long that will take.
Moreover, there are so many hidden threads.
He was lucky before, but he doesn't know if he'll have that kind of luck later.
"Also, take this pill." As she spoke, Chu Meng took out a small box and explained:
"This is the Five-Colored Pill. It can increase a Golden Core cultivator's lifespan by a hundred years, but it only works for Golden Core cultivators. It has less than half the effect for other cultivation levels.
Moreover, only the first pill is effective. Eating more won't do anything.
If you surpass the Golden Core stage, I'll find a way to exchange it for another pill for you."
Gu An didn't hesitate and put away the pill.
"Shouldn't you be a Nascent Soul cultivator?" Chu Meng asked in surprise.
Gu An remained calm.
He couldn't be tricked this time no matter what.
Chu Meng didn't care and said, "Besides that, there's also this."
As she spoke, Chu Meng took out a long box.
Then she opened it, revealing a broken sword inside.
It was ancient and ordinary.
"This is a broken sword from a powerful sword cultivator. It contains a sword intent.
Aren't you cultivating the sword? I specially requested this for you." Chu Meng said with a smile, "If you comprehend the sword intent,
you can directly fly back to Heavenly Suspension Peak on your sword without having to walk.
The stellar winds there can only temper your sword intent.
How is it?
Am I good to you?"
Gu An looked at the broken sword, wondering if the sword intent could be converted into skill points.
He felt it wouldn't work. Wouldn't that expose how terrible his talent was?
But he could try it. It wouldn't matter if he couldn't comprehend it.
This thing was indeed a good thing.
Just when he thought there was nothing else, Chu Meng took out another box and said:
"There's also this."
Gu An opened the box and found nine red beans inside.
"You've learned the 'Scattering Beans into Soldiers' technique, right? Take these and use them. Don't even mention Golden Core, even Nascent Soul or Void Refinement cultivators can use these beans.
You can use them to block danger for you one day.
I'm so thoughtful." Chu Meng exclaimed, "I really envy you for having such a good superior."
Gu An glanced at his status and, as expected, it was charm magic.
However, he really had to thank her.
This reward was truly generous.
Finally, he asked, "Then why didn't you give me a sword?"
"If I gave you everything, what would you work hard for?" Chu Meng said unhappily, "Some things are best found yourself."
Gu An didn't know what to say for a moment.
However, these things were indeed enough.
"By the way, this sword is said to be from a recluse. You need to learn to be a recluse to better comprehend the sword intent," Chu Meng reminded.
"How do I become a recluse?" Gu An asked.
"Go to the city and live the life of an ordinary person. Whether you work or set up a stall, you have to try living the life of an ordinary person," Chu Meng said casually.
Gu An was silent for a moment.
He didn't say much.
Was this sword intent so special? The prerequisite for comprehending it was actually to be an ordinary person.
After that, Chu Meng asked if Lu Ruan had come.
Gu An shook his head, saying she hadn't come yet.
The other party didn't care. Then, after saying some nonsense, Chu Meng left with the plate.
Gu An ate his food alone.
The more he ate, the tighter his brows furrowed.
This time, it was made by the Second Maid, and it wasn't very good.
However, it was still much better than what he could eat outside.
Barely passable.
After eating, Gu An looked at the broken sword.
Gu An gently held it, feeling a strange sensation, but it was just strange, nothing else.
He closed the box and put the things away.
Red beans, Gu An carefully sensed them.
They were indeed good things.
Currently, his strongest red beans were only at the Foundation Establishment perfection stage.
It was too difficult to reach the Golden Core stage.
With these red beans, reaching the Golden Core perfection stage would be a piece of cake.
Finally, he continued to look at the Nascent Soul technique.
Until midnight passed.
There was no feedback.
Thus, Gu An took out the Five-Colored Pill and swallowed it.
He refined the pill's medicinal power.
Gu An breathed a long sigh of relief.
His lifespan was now close to a thousand years.
Having such a lifespan at the Golden Core perfection stage was not simple.
Ordinary Golden Core cultivators only had four hundred or so years, at most five hundred years of lifespan.
He had reached a thousand years because he cultivated the Congenital Longevity Technique, the Five Viscera Congenital Force, and various pills and treasures.
It increased to a thousand.
Taking a deep breath, Gu An stopped thinking and extracted the bitter cultivation points.
The dream thus began.
Gu An could feel himself cultivating in the dream.
First, he consolidated his cultivation and improved his state.
This took a hundred years.
After a hundred years, his state and cultivation reached their peak, and he even felt the threshold of the Nascent Soul stage. Thus, he began to charge towards the Nascent Soul stage.
Because the Congenital Longevity Technique was not a forceful method, progress was slow.
He proceeded slowly.
In fifty years, the Golden Core shattered.
In another fifty years, the Golden Core aura spread throughout his body.
Thus, he began to imbue spiritual energy and spiritual sense. This took another fifty years.
Then, he began to condense his spiritual sense.
Once all the spiritual sense was gathered, the Nascent Soul could be born.
Time flowed like water, and another fifty years passed.
Everything fell into place.
The spiritual sense gathered, transforming into a human form, corresponding to the body.
The power of the whole body began to be mobilized, imbued with agility.
In an instant.
Gu An opened his eyes.
Golden light flickered in his eyes.
The dream...
was over.
And in the instant he woke up, a Nascent Soul was born in Gu An's body.
A powerful spiritual sense burst forth.
If the Golden Core was a pond, then after having a Nascent Soul, the power of spiritual sense was like a lake.
They were completely on different levels.
Feeling the power of his body, Gu An was quite emotional.
The Nascent Soul, it was done.
It was smoother than expected.