Shengui Changsheng: Start from Zhenwuwei and add some points to cultivate immortality

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Fu Shaoping remained calm, only glancing towards the alchemy room.

A moment later, a young man in a blue robe with a sinister face strode out of the alchemy room, followed by two trembling outer disciples. The young man in the blue robe exuded a powerful aura, clearly possessing the cultivation of the early Foundation Establishment stage. His face was ashen, indicating that he was in a very bad mood.

"It's just refining a batch of Qi Gathering Pills, yet the furnace exploded three times! There's clearly something wrong with the alchemy furnaces at Medicine Peak!" He slammed his palm on the stone table in the courtyard, and the stone table shattered in response.

The two outer disciples remained silent, too terrified to utter a sound.

Zhao Daniu was so frightened that he hid in a corner, wishing he could shrink into a ball.

Only Fu Shaoping remained standing in the same spot, his gaze sweeping over the broken stone table and the faintly visible remains of the alchemy furnace inside the alchemy room.

“It’s not a problem with the alchemy furnace,” he suddenly said, his voice calm.

Upon hearing this, the entire room fell silent.

The young man in the blue robe turned his head sharply, his gaze like lightning, and shot towards Fu Shaoping: "What did you say?"

The two outer disciples were also shocked, unable to believe that a mere servant would dare to speak at this moment.

Zhao Daniu's face turned deathly pale, and he desperately tried to wink at Fu Shaoping, signaling him to shut up.

Fu Shaoping seemed not to notice, and simply said, "I said, it's not a problem with the alchemy furnace. It's a slight difference in the timing of the heat and the addition of the medicinal herbs. The main ingredient of the Qi Gathering Pill, 'Azure Spirit Grass,' needs to be added when the furnace temperature reaches 70%, while the auxiliary ingredient, 'Spirit Gathering Root,' needs to be added when the main ingredient has melted more than halfway. Just now, you added the Spirit Gathering Root first, and then the Azure Spirit Grass. The order was wrong."

The blue-robed youth's face went from ashen to astonished, and then from astonished to incredulous.

He stared at Fu Shaoping as if he were looking at a monster.

"You... how could a mere Qi Refining Level 1 servant know how to refine Qi Gathering Pills?"

Fu Shaoping did not answer, but just looked at him quietly.

A moment later, the blue-robed youth took a deep breath, waved away the two outer disciples, and glanced at Zhao Daniu. Zhao Daniu, feeling as if he had been granted a pardon, scrambled out of the courtyard.

Only Fu Shaoping and the young man in blue robes remained in the courtyard.

"Who are you?" the blue-robed youth asked in a deep voice. "What you just said hit the nail on the head. I did indeed first use the Spirit Gathering Root. This technique was learned from a fragment of an ancient alchemy formula. I thought it would increase the success rate of pill formation, but I didn't expect..."

"Ancient pill formula?" Fu Shaoping shook his head slightly. "Some ancient pill formulas are indeed unique, but the Qi Gathering Pill has been passed down for thousands of years, and its refining method has been verified by countless people. Changing the order will only disrupt the balance of the medicinal properties. If you really want to increase the success rate of pill formation, you might as well try adding half a coin of 'Dew Condensing Grass' when the Green Spirit Grass has melted to 70%."

The young man in the blue robe shuddered.

Dew-condensing grass? That's one of the auxiliary ingredients for refining Foundation Building Pills. What does it have to do with Qi Gathering Pills?
But Fu Shaoping's tone was so certain that he couldn't help but waver.

"Who...who exactly are you?" The blue-robed youth's voice carried a hint of awe.

Fu Shaoping looked at him for a long time, and a faint smile appeared on his lips.

“A handyman,” he said. “A handyman who wanted to trade for a Green Spirit Grass.”

The young man in the blue robe was stunned, then laughed loudly.

"Good! Well done, handyman!" He waved his hand, took out a perfectly good-looking Green Spirit Grass from his storage bag, and tossed it to Fu Shaoping. "Consider this Green Spirit Grass a token of my gratitude. If your method works, I will reward you handsomely in the future!"

Fu Shaoping took the Qingling Grass, put it in his pocket, and turned to leave.

As he stepped out of the courtyard, he heard the voice of the young man in blue robes behind him: "My name is Zhou Yuanqing, an inner disciple. What's your name?"

Fu Shaoping paused slightly, but did not turn around.

"Fu Shaoping."

He said it softly, then disappeared into the morning light.

Behind him, Zhou Yuanqing watched his retreating figure, his eyes filled with complex emotions.

A mere Qi Refining Level 1 servant could spot a Foundation Establishment Alchemist's mistake at a glance and even offer a solution on the spot. Just who is this person?
At this moment, Fu Shaoping was already walking step by step down the stone steps into the servants' quarters at the foot of the mountain.

He looked down at the Green Spirit Grass in his arms, a very faint smile curving his lips.

So what if you've only reached the first level of Qi Refining? Every page of the Hundred Lifetimes Book is a new journey of cultivation.

What he has in abundance is patience and experience.

When they returned to the servants' quarters, it was already noon.

Zhao Daniu had been looking out from the courtyard gate. When he saw that Young Master Fu had returned safely, he breathed a sigh of relief and quickly went to greet him: "Junior Brother Fu! You're finally back! You scared me to death just now. Did Senior Brother Zhou give you any trouble?"

Fu Shaoping shook his head: "No. He was very generous and even gave me a Qingling Grass."

As he spoke, he took out the perfectly preserved spiritual herb and waved it in front of Zhao Daniu.

Zhao Daniu's eyes widened instantly, and his mouth gaped open enough to fit an egg: "Green, Green Spirit Grass?! And of such high quality?! This, this would be worth at least fifty low-grade spirit stones in the outer sect market!"

He suddenly covered his mouth, lowered his voice, and asked incredulously, "Junior Brother Fu, what exactly did you say to Senior Brother Zhou just now? Why would he give you something so valuable?"

Fu Shaoping smiled but didn't explain. He simply said, "I was lucky. I happened to know a little about alchemy and pointed out a small problem to Senior Brother Zhou. He was in a good mood and just gave it to me."

Zhao Daniu scratched his head, half believing and half doubting. What could a mere Qi Refining Level 1 servant know about alchemy? But Fu Shaoping was unwilling to say more, and he didn't press the matter, only looking at the Green Spirit Grass with envy.

"Junior Brother Fu, how do you plan to use this Green Spirit Grass? Swallow it directly? That would be a terrible waste! The Green Spirit Grass is too potent. If you swallow it directly at the first level of Qi Refining, not only will you not be able to absorb it, but it will also damage your meridians," Zhao Daniu kindly reminded him.

Fu Shaoping nodded: "I know. I plan to use it to exchange for some pills that are more suitable for the early stages of Qi Refining, or... refine them myself."

"Refine it yourself?!" Zhao Daniu almost bit his tongue. "Junior Brother Fu, you can refine pills too?"

Fu Shaoping looked at him meaningfully: "I know a little."

Zhao Daniu stared blankly at him, feeling that there was something strange about this new junior brother. Despite only being at the first level of Qi Refining, his words and actions exuded a composure and confidence far beyond that of ordinary people.

"Then...where do you plan to exchange it? At the market?" Zhao Daniu asked.

Fu Shaoping pondered for a moment. He was not yet familiar with the environment of this sect. If he rashly went to the market with such a high-quality Qingling Grass, given his Qi Refining Level 1 cultivation, it would be like a child carrying gold in the market.

"Senior Brother Zhao, are there any relatively safe and reputable places to exchange currency within the sect?"

Zhao Daniu thought for a moment: "Yes, there is. There's a 'Mutual Aid Pavilion' in the outer sect, which is spontaneously organized by the outer sect disciples. You can exchange spiritual materials for pills, cultivation techniques, and the like. The prices there are fairer than in the market, and there are several Foundation Establishment stage senior brothers there, so no one dares to cause trouble. However..."

He hesitated for a moment: "But the people there are very discerning. Junior Brother Fu, if you take such a fine Qingling Grass there, they might question its origin." Fu Shaoping smiled slightly: "If they ask about its origin, I'll just say it was a gift from Senior Brother Zhou. With Zhou Yuanqing's name on it, I think no one will dare to have any ulterior motives."

Zhao Daniu slapped his thigh: "That's right! Senior Brother Zhou is an inner disciple and a genius at alchemy. His reputation carries weight in the outer sect! Junior Brother Fu, you're really quick-witted!"

Fu Shaoping didn't say much, but asked for the location of the Mutual Aid Pavilion and went there alone.

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The Mutual Aid Pavilion is located in the center of the outer disciples' residential area. It is a three-story building with a lively atmosphere with people coming and going at the entrance.

As Fu Shaoping entered the lobby on the first floor, someone immediately came to greet him. It was a kind-faced middle-aged cultivator with the eighth level of Qi Refining. He asked with a smile, "This junior brother looks unfamiliar. Are you new here? What would you like to order?"

Fu Shaoping took out the Green Spirit Grass: "I want to use this Green Spirit Grass to exchange for some pills suitable for the early stages of Qi Refining."

The middle-aged cultivator took the Azure Spirit Grass, examined it carefully for a moment, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes: "Such a fine Azure Spirit Grass? Where did you get it, Junior Brother?"

Fu Shaoping said calmly, "It was a gift from Senior Brother Zhou Yuanqing of the Inner Sect."

The middle-aged cultivator's expression hardened, and his attitude immediately became more respectful: "So you are Senior Brother Zhou's friend. Junior Brother, please wait a moment, I will ask our Pavilion Master to personally appraise the value."

Before long, an elderly man with white hair and beard, and a steady demeanor, came down from upstairs. He took the Green Spirit Grass and examined it carefully, then looked at Fu Shaoping and said, "Young friend, this Green Spirit Grass is rich in medicinal power and of excellent quality. If you take it to the market, it can sell for at least fifty-five low-grade spirit stones. I'll make the decision and give you an exchange limit of sixty spirit stones. How about that?"

Fu Shaoping nodded: "Sure. Do you have any 'Neiyuan Pill' in your possession?"

A hint of approval flashed in the old man's eyes: "The Qi Cultivation Pill is most suitable for stabilizing the foundation in the early stages of Qi Refining. Young friend, you have good taste. A bottle of Qi Cultivation Pills contains ten pills and costs thirty spirit stones. How many bottles would you like, junior brother?"

"Two bottles. Exchange the remaining spirit stones for 'Qi Gathering Powder'."

Qi-Gathering Powder is a simplified version of Qi-Gathering Pill. It has a milder effect and is suitable for use in the early stages of Qi cultivation. Although it is not as effective as Qi-Gathering Pill, it is safer.

The old man nodded, ordered someone to bring two bottles of Qi-Nourishing Pills and three doses of Qi-Gathering Powder, and also found five spirit stones. Fu Shaoping counted them and put them in his pocket before turning to leave.

Behind him, the old man looked at his back and said thoughtfully to the middle-aged cultivator beside him, "This young man has an extraordinary bearing and is definitely not an ordinary servant. Have someone keep an eye on him, and if there is an opportunity, we might as well befriend him."

The middle-aged monk nodded in agreement.

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Back in the servants' quarters, Fu Shaoping did not rush to take the pills. Instead, he sat cross-legged and carefully examined his internal condition using the method of internal vision.

The meridians at the first level of Qi Refining are fragile and narrow, and can be damaged with the slightest carelessness. Although he has experience from two lifetimes, his body in this life is completely new and needs to be treated with caution.

He took out a Qi-Nourishing Pill and put it in his mouth.

The elixir melted upon entering his mouth, transforming into a warm medicinal force that flowed into his dantian. Fu Shaoping circulated the improved Qi cultivation method from the "General Principles of Qi Source," guiding the medicinal force to slowly nourish his meridians and strengthen his foundation.

Each page of the Book of a Hundred Lifetimes is an independent beginning. He cannot retain the cultivation of his previous life, but he can retain the experience and insights of his previous life.

Cultivation techniques, secret arts, alchemy insights, and array formation skills... these are the most valuable treasures.

Silent all night.

The next morning, Fu Shaoping opened his eyes, felt the spiritual energy in his dantian that was a bit thicker than the day before, and nodded slightly.

The Peiyuan Pill was quite effective, and when combined with his precise cultivation technique, his cultivation efficiency far exceeded that of ordinary people.

"At this rate, I can break through to the second level of Qi Refining within half a month," Fu Shaoping thought to himself.

Just as he was about to continue his cultivation, a commotion suddenly broke out outside the courtyard.

"Senior Brother Zhou is here!"

"Senior Brother Zhou Yuanqing? What's he doing in the servants' quarters?"

"I don't know, get out of the way!"

Fu Shaoping raised an eyebrow and pushed open the door to go out.

At the entrance of the courtyard, Zhou Yuanqing, dressed in a blue robe, stood with his hands behind his back, followed by two Foundation Establishment stage outer sect stewards. The surrounding servants quickly made way, their expressions a mixture of awe and curiosity.

Upon seeing Fu Shaoping, Zhou Yuanqing smiled and quickly greeted him: "Junior Brother Fu! Your method is truly miraculous! Last night, I followed your instructions and added half a coin of Condensed Dew Grass when the Green Spirit Grass had melted to 70%, and a batch of Qi Gathering Pills actually yielded seven pills! The success rate of pills increased by a full 30%!"

These words caused an uproar in the audience.

The servants exchanged bewildered glances, staring at Fu Shaoping in disbelief. A mere Qi Refining Level 1 servant instructing an Inner Sect Foundation Establishment Alchemist? How... how could this be possible?

Fu Shaoping remained calm, simply nodding slightly: "Congratulations, Senior Brother Zhou."

Zhou Yuanqing laughed heartily and put his arm around Fu Shaoping's shoulder: "Junior Brother Fu, you are too modest! I, Zhou Yuanqing, have never been one to admit defeat in the art of alchemy, but today I am convinced by you! Come, come with me to the inner sect, I want to thank you properly!"

Fu Shaoping turned slightly to avoid his hand: "Senior Brother Zhou, you're too kind. It was just a casual remark, I don't deserve such a grand gesture."

Zhou Yuanqing was taken aback, then his eyes flashed with even stronger admiration.

He remains unperturbed by favor or disgrace, neither arrogant nor servile. This young man is no ordinary person.

He took a deep breath, took out a jade slip from his robes, and solemnly handed it to Fu Shaoping: "Junior Brother Fu, this is my compilation of 'Essentials of Alchemy for Beginners.' Although it's not a profound classic, it's easy to understand. Since you have a talent for alchemy, you might as well take a look. Also, keep this token. With it, you can come to the inner sect to find me at any time. If you need anything, I, Zhou Yuanqing, will certainly not refuse."

Fu Shaoping took the jade slip and token, his eyes flickering slightly.

He could sense that Zhou Yuanqing's friendship was genuine, not just a passing fancy.

"Thank you, Senior Brother Zhou." This time, his tone was more sincere.

Zhou Yuanqing waved his hand and laughed, "No need to thank me. I might need your help in the future! Alright, I won't disturb your cultivation any longer. I'll head back now. Remember, come find me anytime if you need anything!"

Having said that, he led the two deacons away in a long stride.

The way the servants around him looked at Fu Shaoping now was completely different.

What started as disdain and curiosity turned into awe, envy, and even a touch of fawning.

Zhao Daniu was so excited that his face turned red. He rushed up and grabbed Fu Shaoping's arm: "Junior Brother Fu! No, no, Senior Brother Fu! You're amazing! Senior Brother Zhou Yuanqing even came to thank you personally! From now on, I'll follow you!"

Fu Shaoping reluctantly withdrew his hand and said calmly, "Senior Brother Zhao, you flatter me. I am still a menial servant, and we are still fellow disciples." (End of Chapter)