If I add money to become a layman, I can cultivate immortality

Chapter 117 Rakshahai City
That night, Ding Xiu's words and deeds opened the eyes of Yunmei and Dingxiang, and gave them a deeper understanding of the outside world.

How can it be so wonderful?
The next morning.

Ding Xiu sat cross-legged on a hanging stone outside the room, facing the vast sea of ​​clouds and breathing.

The surrounding clouds and mist were curling up, like a small stone thrown into the lake, creating circles of ripples.

As time passed, its movement became louder and louder, and the cloud waves surged, covering Ding Xiu and forming a huge vortex.

In the vortex, there was a faint golden light flashing.

Moreover, the commotion lasted for two days before slowly calming down.

Finally, another breakthrough!
For Ding Xiu, this was a huge surprise.

Because this breakthrough has special significance. In the past, breakthroughs were only breakthroughs in a small realm, but this time they were breakthroughs in a major realm.

There are three thousand avenues, and there are many ways to practice Taoism, but the most authentic one is recognized as inner alchemy. It is this path of cultivation that Ding Xiu followed.

There are four stages in inner alchemy: refining essence to transform qi, refining qi to transform spirit, refining spirit to return emptiness, and refining emptiness to combine with Tao.

The ultimate goal is the unity of essence, qi, and spirit, with endless vitality and endless life, and the unity of heaven and man.

Now, Ding Xiu has finally officially entered the second stage: refining Qi and becoming a god!
In fact, only after entering the second stage can we officially enter the door of immortality. The stage of refining and refining qi is just a first glimpse of the door.

Refining Qi and transforming into God is also divided into nine small realms, which are further divided into three different small stages.

The first small stage: sea transformation state, that is, the Dantian turns into a sea of ​​qi to accommodate more true qi.

The second small stage: elixir formation, which is what people often call the golden elixir avenue. At that time, a golden elixir will be condensed in the sea of ​​​​qi.

The third small stage: Transformation into God, further tempering one's own soul, integrating essence, energy, and spirit, and transforming the soul into a divine soul.

In short, reaching this stage can be regarded as the mainstream in the world of immortality, and the vast majority of immortality cultivators will stay at this stage.

The higher the realm, the harder it is to break through.

In fact, isn’t this the case in the secular world?From the emperor, to the first-rank officials, to the second-rank officials, to the third-rank officials... to the ninth-rank sesame officials, to the squires, landlords and common people, the further down, the more people there are.

There are always a few people standing at the top.

This is an eternal law of heaven and earth that no saint can change.

Speaking of which, it didn't take long for Ding Xiu to break through the ninth level of Qi Refining. There are many reasons why he successfully broke through to a major level this time.

In addition to factors such as potential, physical fitness, golden fingers, etc., the most important thing is the romantic relationship with Yunmei and Dingxiang that night.

The Yellow Emperor's Internal Classic is indeed of infinite use.

Of course, this is also due to the physiques of Yunmei and Dingxiang. After all, they are not ordinary women.

In the eyes of the people, they are fairies.

However, if you look closely, they can be regarded as immortal cultivators. After all, their cultivation is far from the level of true immortals.

The combination of three people can truly be called a yin and yang, mutual benefit and win-win cooperation.

Ding Xiu successfully shattered his Dantian and transformed into the sea, officially entering the realm of sea transformation. This was also the reason why there was so much commotion before.

After all, the Qi Sea is [-]%, which requires a large amount of spiritual energy to be replenished.

After the spiritual energy is inhaled from the sea of ​​​​Qi, it circulates around the sky through the meridians throughout the body, and then slowly transforms into true qi.

Ding Xiu benefited greatly from this adventure, as did Yunmei and Dingxiang, who sat cross-legged by the window to meditate and adjust their breath.

Another day passed, and Ding Xiu finally opened his eyes. A golden light flashed across his eyes, with a look of surprise and relief on his face.

"Congratulations, Mr...."

At this time, a soft voice reached my ears.

Perhaps sensing that Ding Xiu had woken up from his trance, Yunmei called out warmly, then came forward and sat next to him, leaning on his shoulder with a happy and shy look.

After that night, she and Ding Xiang both changed their words and no longer called Ding Xiu the son, but the husband.

After all, the relationship is different.

"Master..."

Ding Xiang also came over and sat on the right side of Ding Xiu.

The sea of ​​clouds is surging, waterfalls are flying, the valley bottom is prosperous, and butterflies are flying. But how can this beautiful picture reach the two delicate beauties beside it?
Ding Xiu was in a cheerful mood. He put his arms around the beauty's slim waist and said with a smile, "It seems that you two have made quite a breakthrough in your cultivation."

As soon as the words came out, the two women looked shy, but there was joy on their brows, and the answer was self-evident.

Not long after, there was a sudden sound outside.

"Sister Shaoyao!"

"See Sister Shaoyao!"

In the Baihua Palace, Shaoyao had a very high status. On weekdays, she mostly handled all matters in the palace on behalf of the palace lord, so all the disciples were in awe of her.

Hearing the noise outside, Ding Xiang and Yunmei quickly stood up and walked toward the door.

"Tuk Tuk Tuk..."

Before he could reach the door, there were several soft sounds from the door.

"Here we come..." Ding Xiang responded, quickened her steps, went to the door and opened the door.

As soon as he opened the door, he saw Shaoyao standing outside with two disciples.

"See Sister Shaoyao!"

Ding Xiang and Yunmei came forward to greet each other.

At this time, Ding Xiu also came over, smiled at Shaoyao and said, "Why is Miss Shaoyao here?"

Shaoyao glanced at Ding Xiu with complicated eyes and replied, "Auntie, please ask the young master to come over."

"Oh, thank you Miss Peony."

"Sir, please!"

Shaoyao took two steps back and raised his hand to make a sign of invitation.

Soon after, Shaoyao took Ding Xiu into a side hall.

Without waiting for Ding Xiu to greet him, the Master of Baihua Palace walked down on his own initiative and said with a smile: "I didn't expect that Mr. Ding would break through the realm as soon as he arrived at our Baihua Palace. It's really gratifying!"

As the saying goes, don't forget the well digger when you drink water.

Ding Xiu knew very well in his heart that the person he should thank the most for successfully breaking through to the second level was the Master of Baihua Palace.

The physiques of Yunmei and Dingxiang were a perfect match for him. This was no coincidence. They should have been carefully selected and arranged by the Master of Baihua Palace.

Although Baihua Palace Master's move had a deeper meaning, or was intended to take advantage of Ding Xiu, in Ding Xiu's opinion it was beneficial but not harmful.

At least, let him break through the realm in a short period of time. For this alone, he should reward him.

So, Ding Xiu raised his hand and thanked her sincerely: "If it weren't for my aunt's great help, I wouldn't have broken through so quickly. I should thank my aunt."

Before, he had always addressed her as Palace Master, but now that the relationship has become closer, he still calls her aunt to be more affectionate.

Sure enough, upon hearing Ding Xiu calling herself aunt, the Master of Baihua Palace couldn't help but smile, warmly greeted Ding Xiu to sit down, and even asked Shaoyao to make a pot of tea with her own hands.

After chatting for a while, Ding Xiu took the initiative and said, "Auntie, we are all a family now. Auntie might as well say something directly."

The Master of Baihua Palace smiled: "Young Master Ding is indeed a cheerful person. In that case, I will tell you directly."

"Auntie, it's okay to say it. I'm all ears."

"To be honest, sir, we do have something to ask for..."

As expected.

However, Ding Xiu remained silent and listened quietly to the Master of Baihua Palace explaining the reason.

"Actually, our world was very peaceful a hundred years ago. The people lived and worked in peace and contentment. The disciples of Baihua Palace often went out to collect herbs and often helped the people..."

The Master of Baihua Palace explained the peaceful scene back then, and then sighed: "One day, those guys suddenly appeared and completely destroyed this beautiful world.

They not only harmed the people, but also tried to invade the Palace of Flowers and wanted the Palace of Flowers to surrender.

After several battles, both sides suffered considerable casualties, but..."

Having said this, the Master of Baihua Palace couldn't help but frowned: "We found that those guys seemed to be killing them endlessly, killing one group after another.

However, Baihua Palace could not afford the casualties.

Before that, there were more than 1000 disciples in Baihua Palace. After several battles, there were less than [-] left. Even the previous palace master..."

Mentioning the sad events of that year, the Master of Baihua Palace showed a hint of sadness in her eyes, and the corners of her eyes were also a little moist.

Ding Xiu felt the same, but he also sighed deeply and said comfortingly: "Auntie, my condolences!"

“At that time, I took over the position of Palace Master in a crisis, but I didn’t know how to deal with it.

At the critical moment of Baihua Palace's life and death, that day my master, the former palace master, suddenly gave me a dream..."

"The former palace master?"

"That's right!" The Master of Baihua Palace nodded: "In the dream, Master told me that she went to another world and received guidance from an expert. She taught me a method of setting up an array, which is now The Mountain Protection Formation of Baihua Palace is said to be able to resist the attacks of those birdmen.

She said those birdmen came from the other side of the sea..."

"Wait!" Hearing this, Ding Xiu couldn't help but said in surprise: "The other side of the sea? There is still a sea in this world?"

He originally thought that the world was not big, but in the end, there was still a sea?

If there was a sea, then the world would be much bigger than imagined.

"Yes!" The Master of Baihua Palace nodded: "You can see the seaside from the mountain behind Baihua Palace. However, all Baihua Palace disciples cannot reach the seaside, including me."

"Oh? Why is that?"

The Master of Baihua Palace replied briefly with two words: "Enchantment!"

"Since there is a barrier, how did those birdmen get here?"

"Maybe they accidentally found a way to open the barrier... In short, the reason why they can't kill them all is because after killing one group, the next group will come..."

After saying this, two words suddenly popped up in Ding Xiu's mind: Japanese pirates!

Talking about this Japanese country, one of them has long been ambitious and wanted to disturb the big country in the Central Plains. During the Tang Dynasty, there was a battle at Baijiangkou. More than 1 Tang troops fought against more than [-] Japanese people. As a result, most of the [-] Japanese people were boiled alive.

Why do you say boil to death instead of beating to death or burning to death?

That's because the fire boiled the sea water, not boiling it to death.

After this battle, the Japanese were frightened and realized the power of the Central Plains country. They sent many envoys to Datang to study.

It can be said that the Japanese were most deeply influenced by the culture of the Tang Dynasty. Until now, many Japanese architectural styles still maintain the style of the Tang Dynasty.

However, learning is learning, and these grandsons still can't change their habits. Since the Tang Dynasty, they have been causing trouble frequently, especially in the Yangzhou area.

By the Ming Dynasty, Japanese pirates were not only rampant, they had seriously affected the stability and safety of the Ming Dynasty.

The imperial court carried out many encirclement and suppression campaigns, but with little success, because the Japanese pirates came one after another, just like the birdmen.

It is said that cutting the grass does not remove the roots, and the spring breeze blows and regenerates.

So, this is where Baihua Palace’s trouble lies.

It is not easy to cultivate a disciple in Baihua Palace, and it takes a long time. After nearly a hundred years of recovery, the number has not reached the number of the past. There are only more than 700, which is half less than that of the past.

Therefore, Baihua Palace could only wait.

Wait for an opportunity to counterattack.

The Master of Baihua Palace continued: "Master said that those bird people came from the other side of the sea, a place called Rakshasa Kingdom..."

Upon hearing this word, Ding Xiu was surprised: "Rakshasa Kingdom?"

This reminded him of a chapter in Liaozhai: Rakshasa Haishi.

This story mainly tells the story of a scholar named Ma Hu (actually called Ma Ji in the original text) who gave up writing and went into business and followed others across the ocean to do business. As a result, he was blown away by a hurricane. After drifting for several days and nights, he Came to a strange country: Rakshasa Kingdom.

He was originally a handsome man, but when the people there saw him, they turned around and ran away in fear, calling him a monster.

That's because the vast majority of people in this country are extremely ugly, and the uglier they are, the more respected they are and the higher their status.

On the other hand, they are monsters who can be bullied by others.

Could it be that the Rakshasa Kingdom?

"Yes, Master said that it is a strange country, where ugliness is considered beautiful. The birdmen you mentioned were once a noble group of the Rakshasa Kingdom, but later they became rogues for some reason...

Master didn't say much about the specifics. He only said that the only way to solve this problem was to go to the source.

However, because of the existence of the barrier, we have no way to go to sea.

But Master left a prophecy, saying that one day, three men will come to Baihua Palace..."

Hearing this, Ding Xiu couldn't help but look surprised and enlightened: "So, these three men are me, Mr. Meng and Mr. Tan?"

"That's right!" The Master of Baihua Palace nodded solemnly: "You are not bound by the barrier and can cross the sea to the Rakshasa Kingdom.

But this trip must be extremely dangerous, and I will never force the three young masters..."

Ding Xiu let out a breath, and then said: "My aunt treats others sincerely, and I am by no means a heartless and unjust person, so it is my duty to do so.

I believe that Mr. Meng and Mr. Tan are also kind and righteous people. However, they are both ordinary people. I am worried..."

Before he could speak, the Master of Baihua Palace smiled and said, "Young master, there is no need to worry about this, they are not ordinary people."

"Oh?" Ding Xiu frowned: "Is it possible that my aunt had already arranged to teach them the method of cultivation?"

"Actually, our Baihua Palace has also passed down a set of dual cultivation techniques. As for the effect, I'm not sure about this, but I think it shouldn't be bad."

"I see……"

This reminded Ding Xiu that he had done this before.

The art of dual cultivation is sometimes very miraculous. Even if the opponent has no foundation at all, as long as he has the corresponding talent, he can also guide the opponent to draw Qi into the body through a unique method of performing the exercises.

This way, you can get started in just a few days.

Although the whole thing seems quite bizarre, it is not surprising that Ding Xiu has experienced many bizarre things.

Some things are already destined.

At this time, Baihua Palace stood up and bowed to Ding Xiu: "Thank you very much, Master, for your kindness and righteousness. No matter what the outcome, everyone in Baihua Palace will remember your great kindness."

"Auntie, there's no need to be polite. I'll go back and discuss it with Mr. Meng and Mr. Zhu. When they have a certain ability to protect themselves, they will go to the Rakshasa Kingdom to have a try!"

The Master of Baihua Palace said: "I guess the young master won't be able to see them in a short time."

"Oh? Why?"

The Master of Baihua Palace replied: "They have just started practicing and may have to retreat for a while, ranging from half a month to a month before they can leave."

Ding Xiu smiled: "It doesn't matter, I just happened to have just made a breakthrough, and I need to consolidate my realm."

"Well, if the young master wants to practice, you can also go to the Lingzhu Valley in the back mountain. It is a secret place in the Baihua Palace. It is full of spiritual energy. I believe it will be more helpful to the young master's cultivation."

"That's great, thank you auntie!"

When the conversation was almost over, Ding Xiu returned to the room and took Yunmei and Dingxiang to Lingzhu Valley in the back mountain.

As for cultivation, it is only interesting if three people work together.

Unconsciously, a month passed, and Meng Longtan and Zhu Xiaolian came out of seclusion one after another.

Before that, they were relatively just ordinary people.

Although Meng Longtan has good skills, he can only be regarded as an ordinary warrior and has nothing to do with an immortal cultivator.

Not to mention Zhu Xiaolian, he was just an ordinary scholar.

The reason why the two of them entered the ranks of immortal cultivators so quickly was naturally because of the careful arrangements made by the Master of Baihua Palace, who selected the most suitable candidates for them and taught them the secret art of dual cultivation.

For Meng Longtan and his wife, this is undoubtedly a great thing that falls from the sky.

Of course, from another perspective, from the perspective of Baihua Palace, they are the sons of destiny, and they are responsible for saving Baihua Palace.

Although the two of them have already entered the ranks of immortal cultivators, they can only get a glimpse of the path, and it may be difficult to protect themselves if they start like this.

Therefore, after Ding Xiu discussed with the Master of Baihua Palace, the three of them stayed together in Baihua Palace for nearly two years, concentrating on training and practicing various spells.

Anyway, Baihua Palace has been waiting for 100 years, and it doesn’t care to wait for two more years.

On this day, Ding Xiu and the others finally set off.

The scene was very spectacular. The Master of Baihua Palace led more than [-] disciples to see the three people off.

However, they could only go to the edge of the barrier in the back mountain, which was the mouth of a valley. Standing at the mouth of the valley, they could vaguely see the coastline.

Judging from the distance, it is probably still more than ten miles away from the seaside.

"My lord, take care of yourself all the way!"

"Ms. sir, you must come back safely..."

"Ms. sir, don't forget our agreement..."

"Master..."

Plum blossoms, lilacs, lilies, daffodils, crabapples, autumn chrysanthemums, redbuds, hibiscus... stood beside Ding Xiu, Meng Longtan, and Zhu Xiaolian respectively, reluctant to leave and talking about love.

After all, this separation lasted for who knows how long.

No one can tell.

Ding Xiu couldn't explain clearly.

According to the information currently available, the Rakshasa Kingdom is east of Baihua Palace, about [-] miles away.

The journey is long and dangerous, and after arriving in the Rakshasa Kingdom, we still have to find a way to deal with the birdmen, which is a long way to go.

……

(End of this chapter)