Fu Shaoping and Nangong Wan continued their journey and came to a remote mountain village. The atmosphere in the village was depressing and the villagers looked panicked, as if they were preparing for some important ceremony. The two were puzzled and asked. An elderly villager sighed and said, "You two don't know, a poor boy has come to our village recently. For some reason, strange things have happened in the village one after another. Everyone thinks he is a monster. Today we have to sacrifice him for peace."

Fu Shaoping frowned slightly and said in a deep voice: "This is strange. Where is that poor boy now?"

The villager pointed to the altar outside the village and whispered, "He has been tied to the altar, and the ceremony is about to begin."

Fu Shaoping and Nangong Wan looked at each other and quickly rushed to the altar. On the altar, a ragged boy was tied up, looking terrified and his eyes were full of despair. The surrounding area was full of villagers holding torches, ready to light the altar.

Fu Shaoping stepped forward and shouted, "Wait a minute! How can you casually sacrifice human lives when the matter has not yet been investigated?"

The villagers were intimidated by his aura and stopped what they were doing. An elder in the village stood up and said in a deep voice, "Two outsiders, this matter concerns the safety of the entire village, please don't interfere."

Nangong Wan said softly: "Elder, there may be other hidden stories behind this matter. Why don't we find out the truth and then make a decision."

The elder hesitated for a moment, and finally nodded and said, "In that case, please find out the truth. If he is really a monster, please don't stop him."

Fu Shaoping and Nangong Wan nodded in agreement, and then walked to the young man. Fu Shaoping whispered, "Little brother, do you have anything to say?"

A glimmer of hope flashed in the boy's eyes, and he whispered, "My Lords, I am not a monster. I was just passing by here. I don't know why strange things happened in the village, so they thought it was me."

Nangong Wan carefully looked at the boy and found that there was no demonic energy in his body, but instead there was a weak fluctuation of spiritual power. She whispered: "Shao Ping, he doesn't seem to be a demon. There may be another hidden story behind this."

Fu Shaoping nodded and said in a deep voice: "Little brother, do you know the details of the strange things in the village?"

The young man shook his head and said, "I don't know either. I just heard that livestock have been missing in the village recently, and strange noises can be heard at night."

Fu Shaoping and Nangong Wan looked at each other and decided to find out the truth. They asked the villagers to temporarily stop offering sacrifices and then conducted a careful investigation in the village. After some investigation, they found that the source of the strange things in the village was actually a monster hidden in a cave outside the village.

Fu Shaoping and Nangong Wan quickly rushed to the cave and fought a fierce battle with the monster. The monster was powerful, but with the tacit cooperation of the two, it was finally completely eliminated. The strange things in the village also disappeared.

After the villagers learned the truth, they thanked Fu Shaoping and Nangong Wan and expressed their apologies to the young man. The young man was so grateful that he knelt down and kowtowed: "I have no way to repay you for saving my life. I am willing to follow you and serve you like a dog and a horse!"

Fu Shaoping helped the young man up and said in a deep voice: "Little brother, since you are willing, we will accept you as our disciple. However, the way of cultivation requires perseverance and persistence, so you must be mentally prepared."

A trace of determination flashed in the boy's eyes, and he nodded and said, "Disciple understands! Disciple will definitely live up to the expectations of the two masters!"

Nangong Wan chuckled and said, "In that case, you can travel with us. We may encounter more challenges on the road ahead, but as long as we keep our original intention, we will not be afraid of anything."

The young man nodded respectfully: "Disciple will remember Master's teachings!"

Fu Shaoping and Nangong Wan continued their journey with the boy. Their story gradually spread in the world of cultivation and became a legend. Under their guidance, the poor boy who was mistaken for a monster gradually grew into an outstanding cultivator and started his new life.

After Fu Shaoping and Nangong Wan accepted the poor boy as their apprentice, they decided to teach him some basic skills to help him embark on the path of cultivation. They found a quiet valley and began to teach him the skills systematically.

First, Fu Shaoping asked the boy to sit cross-legged, adjust his breathing, and enter a meditative state. He said in a deep voice: "In the path of cultivation, the most important thing is to draw in the spirit. Between heaven and earth, the spirit is everywhere. You need to learn to sense and guide this spirit into your body." Then, he began to teach the **Qi Guidance**, explaining in detail how to draw the spirit into the Dantian through breathing and thoughts. Following Fu Shaoping's instructions, the boy gradually felt a weak warm current flowing in his body, and a hint of joy appeared on his face.

Nangong Wan added: "Although the Qi-inducing Technique is the foundation, it is the root of cultivation. You need to practice it every day and don't slack off. As the spiritual energy accumulates, your meridians will gradually be opened up, and the spiritual power in your body will become stronger and stronger." She then taught the boy a set of **meridian circulation methods**, teaching him how to circulate the introduced spiritual energy along the meridians to strengthen the body. The boy listened carefully and followed Nangong Wan's instructions and began to try to guide the spiritual energy to his limbs and bones.

Seeing that the boy had a good understanding, Fu Shaoping continued to teach him the Qi Condensation Technique, teaching him how to condense the spiritual energy into a more refined spiritual power. He explained: "The key to the Qi Condensation Technique is to have no distractions and focus on the condensation of spiritual energy. Only by condensing the spiritual energy to the extreme can a solid foundation be laid for subsequent cultivation." The boy followed Fu Shaoping's instructions and began to try to condense the spiritual energy in his body into a more powerful force.

Nangong Wan taught him a set of basic body movements, and taught him how to flexibly use spiritual power in battle. She whispered, "A cultivator should not only cultivate spiritual power, but also learn how to use it. This set of body movements can help you gain an advantage in battle, and it can also improve your reaction speed and flexibility." The boy followed Nangong Wan's instructions and began to practice body movements. Although his movements were a little awkward, he was able to use his spiritual power in a preliminary way.

Fu Shaoping and Nangong Wan took turns to instruct him. Under their careful instruction, the boy gradually mastered these basic techniques. His breathing became stable, and the spiritual power in his body gradually increased. Fu Shaoping nodded with satisfaction and said in a deep voice: "You have good comprehension, but the way of cultivation requires perseverance. You need to practice every day and don't slack off."

Nangong Wan also chuckled and said, "You may encounter more challenges on the road ahead, but as long as you keep your heart, you will not be afraid of anything. We believe that you will be able to become an outstanding cultivator."

The young man nodded respectfully: "I will definitely live up to the expectations of the two masters, practice hard, and reach the pinnacle of cultivation as soon as possible!"

Fu Shaoping and Nangong Wan saw that the boy had good talent and a strong character, so they decided to give him a name and officially accept him as their apprentice. Fu Shaoping pondered for a moment and said, "Although you were born in poverty, you have a kind heart and extraordinary talent. The way of cultivation is to go against the will of heaven and break through before standing up. Today, I will give you a name - Lin Poxiao, which means that you will be able to break through the clouds and ascend to the sky in the future, and achieve great things."

Nangong Wan smiled slightly and added: "The name Poxiao not only has a profound meaning, but also carries our expectations for you. I hope that you will not be afraid of difficulties and move forward bravely on your future path, and become a shining star in the world of cultivation."

Hearing this, the young man's eyes flashed with excitement, and he knelt down solemnly and kowtowed: "Disciple Lin Poxiao, thank you two masters for giving me a name! I will definitely live up to the masters' expectations, practice hard, and reach the pinnacle of cultivation as soon as possible!" Fu Shaoping and Nangong Wan nodded with satisfaction, and then helped Lin Poxiao up. Fu Shaoping said in a deep voice: "Poxiao, the way of cultivation requires perseverance and persistence. From today on, you will officially become our disciple. We will teach you carefully, but your future achievements still need to rely on you to fight for them."

Nangong Wan said softly: "Poxiao, the road to cultivation is long and difficult, but as long as you keep your heart, you will not be afraid of anything. We believe that you will be able to become an outstanding cultivator."

Lin Poxiao nodded respectfully: "Disciple will remember Master's teachings and will work hard to practice and live up to Master's expectations!"

After teaching Lin Poxiao for a while, Fu Shaoping and Nangong Wan saw that he had mastered the basic skills, so they decided to let him practice alone to hone his character. The two said goodbye to Lin Poxiao and continued their journey. They went all the way, through mountains and rivers, and finally came to a mysterious village.

This village is located in a deep valley, surrounded by thick fog, as if isolated from the outside world. The buildings in the village are simple and peculiar, and the walls are engraved with ancient runes, exuding a mysterious atmosphere. There are not many residents in the village, but everyone looks indifferent, as if they are indifferent to everything in the outside world.

When Fu Shaoping and Nangong Wan stepped into the village, they immediately felt a strong spiritual energy coming towards them. Fu Shaoping whispered, "Wan'er, this village is not simple. The spiritual energy is so strong, perhaps it hides some ancient secrets."

Nangong Wan nodded and said softly: "Shao Ping, let's be careful, maybe we can find some opportunities here."

The two continued to go deeper into the village and soon came to an ancient ancestral hall. The door of the ancestral hall was closed, and the door was engraved with mysterious runes, emitting a strong spiritual power fluctuation. Fu Shaoping looked at the ancestral hall carefully and said in a deep voice: "This ancestral hall seems to be an ancient formation, perhaps related to the secret of the village."

Nangong Wan said softly: "Shao Ping, we might as well try to enter the ancestral hall, maybe we can find some clues."

The two were about to push open the door of the ancestral hall when suddenly, a white-haired old man walked out of the hall. The old man had a calm expression and deep eyes, as if he saw through everything in the world. He smiled and said, "You two are destined to be together. Since you have come here, it is fate. I am the guardian of this village, and I wish to establish a good relationship with you two."

Fu Shaoping bowed and said, "What advice do you have, senior?"

The old man said slowly: "Two destined people, I see that you have extraordinary talents and pure hearts. I would like to give you a treasure to help you make further progress on your future path."

Before he finished speaking, the door of the ancestral hall slowly opened, and a soft light shone out from the ancestral hall and fell in front of Fu Shaoping and Nangong Wan. In the light, a crystal clear jade slip slowly emerged, which was engraved with mysterious runes and emitted a powerful spiritual power fluctuation.

Nangong Wan's eyes flashed with surprise, and he whispered, "Shao Ping, this jade slip seems to record a profound technique!"

Fu Shaoping nodded and said in a deep voice: "Senior, we are very grateful for your kindness. Do you have any other advice?"

The old man smiled and said, "You two destined people may encounter many challenges on the road ahead, but as long as you keep your heart, you will not be afraid of anything. Go, and I wish you a smooth journey on the road ahead."

As soon as the words fell, the door of the ancestral hall slowly closed, and the figure of the old man disappeared. Fu Shaoping and Nangong Wan looked at each other, and a trace of determination flashed in their eyes. They put away the jade slips and continued their journey.

During their travels, Fu Shaoping and Nangong Wan came to a deep valley. The valley was filled with mist, and a dark river could be vaguely seen winding along. The river flowed silently, as if it had swallowed up all life. Fu Shaoping frowned slightly and whispered, "Wan'er, this river is a little strange, we must be careful."

Nangong Wan nodded and said softly: "Shao Ping, I feel a chilly aura, which seems to be somewhat similar to the legendary Styx."

The two were about to take a detour, when suddenly the ground beneath their feet collapsed, and a strong suction force sucked them in. Fu Shaoping and Nangong Wan were caught off guard, and their bodies fell rapidly, and the surrounding scene instantly became blurred. They tried to use their spiritual power to stabilize their bodies, but found that the spiritual power in their bodies seemed to be suppressed by some force and could not be exerted.

A moment later, the two fell heavily beside a dark river. The river water was as dark as ink, flowing silently, and a strong cold atmosphere filled the air. Fu Shaoping quickly stood up, helped Nangong Wan up, and said in a deep voice: "Wan'er, are you okay?"

Nangong Wan shook his head and whispered, "I'm fine, but the spiritual power in my body seems to be suppressed and can't be used."

Fu Shaoping nodded and said in a deep voice: "This is indeed the Styx. It is rumored that the Styx is a passage connecting the Yin and Yang worlds. Once you fall into it, it is difficult to escape."

Nangong Wan's eyes flashed with solemnity, and he whispered: "Shao Ping, we must find a way to leave as soon as possible, otherwise we may be corroded by the Yin Qi of the Styx and fall into eternal sleep."

Fu Shaoping looked around and found that there was no grass growing on both sides of the Styx River. It was a desolate scene. He said in a deep voice: "Wan'er, we should go along the Styx River and maybe we can find the exit."

The two walked along the Styx for a long time, but they could not see the end. The Yin Qi around them became thicker and thicker, as if it was going to swallow up their vitality. Nangong Wan's face gradually turned pale, and he whispered: "Shao Ping, I can't hold on any longer, the Yin Qi is eroding my body."

Fu Shaoping's heart tightened, and he quickly held Nangong Wan's hand and said in a deep voice: "Wan'er, hold on, we will definitely find a way."

At this moment, the surface of the Styx suddenly rippled, and an old voice came from the river: "Since you two have come here, it is fate. I am the spirit of the Styx, and I wish to establish a good relationship with you two."

Fu Shaoping and Nangong Wan looked at each other, and Fu Shaoping bowed and said, "What advice do you have, senior?" (End of this chapter)

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