Chapter 65

When Du Wuyi and Li Zhiyuan returned to Guolongling, it was already afternoon.

But when they stepped into the mountain gate, they still ate steaming hot meals, large pieces of stewed meat, steamed buns and pancakes, which was still a pretty solid meal.

"The first thing I do when I get back is to eat."

As he said this, Li Zhiyuan picked up an elbow without any hesitation and started to eat it in big mouthfuls.

"Disciples go down the mountain to work and fight with others, which consumes a lot of physical energy. So the first thing everyone does when they return is naturally to eat a full meal... That's why the cafeteria is right after entering the mountain gate. After all, it's more convenient."

“It’s really convenient.”

Du Wuyi couldn't help but nod repeatedly.

Although Du Wuyi had eaten before going out, running back and forth twice had consumed a lot of energy. Now that he saw the food being served, he ate more.

“Being able to eat well is a blessing.”

Seeing Du Wuyi also eating meat with big mouthfuls, Li Zhiyuan immediately laughed.

"Although many people think that in order to refine blood and qi, all you need to do is eat more pills, but in our Vajra Sect, we still need to eat more. Eat until you are tall and strong, and eat until you are healthy and strong."

Having said that, Li Zhiyuan looked up and down at Du Wuyi's figure wrapped in the wide robe and sleeves, and then stuffed another elbow into Du Wuyi.

"You're still too thin. Fortunately, you're still growing. Eat more and try to fill out your clothes soon."

Seeing the huge elbow being stuffed in front of him, Du Wuyi was at a loss whether to laugh or cry.

Although they had only been together for a short time, Du Wuyi could already vaguely sense that his fellow brothers seemed to have a strange obsession with whether they could use their strong muscles to support the wide robes and sleeves on their bodies.

"Eat more and grow stronger sooner."

Seeing Du Wuyi continue to gnaw on the elbow, Li Zhiyuan nodded.

"Grow stronger and improve your skills so you can go out and do things."

Having said that, Li Zhiyuan paused.

"After all, this is also for the purpose of becoming stronger."

"Become stronger?"

Du Wuyi didn't quite understand for a moment.

"You mean... more practical experience?"

Du Wuyi thought of this the first time.

But when he recalled Li Zhiyuan's relaxed demeanor outside the Beitong Chamber of Commerce, he felt that what the other party was talking about might not be this.

After all, Li Zhiyuan fought too easily, and this kind of battle could not be called training at all.

"Your perspective is correct, but it's actually not the case at all."

Li Zhiyuan thought about it before continuing to explain.

"Actual combat is ultimately a drain, not a nourishment. Going out and fighting others may indeed give you experience, but your physical and mental strength will be greatly depleted, and you may even get injured."

"This...is true."

Hearing what Li Zhiyuan said, Du Wuyi nodded slowly.

What Li Zhiyuan said was a perspective he had never thought of before. Originally, in his established impression, fighting meant accumulating more experience so that one could attack more accurately, crack more moves, and defeat more powerful enemies.

But is it really a good thing to keep fighting?

Obviously, this is definitely not a good thing. His body and will are constantly being consumed without being replenished. Coupled with the accumulated wounds on his body, there will always be a time when he can no longer hold on.

Recalling his own near-death experience when he was hungry and cold, Du Wuyi deeply agreed with Li Zhiyuan's words.

But here lies the problem.

If we don't consider it from the perspective of accumulating practical experience, then how does this matter relate to becoming stronger?
"It seems that you have no knowledge of this aspect at all."

Hearing that Du Wuyi still had questions, Li Zhiyuan stretched out four fingers.

"You may or may not have heard that if you want to become stronger through cultivation, there are four essential aspects."

"That is, the so-called Dharma, wealth, companions and land."

Dharma, wealth, companions and place?

Du Wuyi chewed on the word and continued listening.

"The so-called Dharma is the method of cultivation. Simply put, you must at least know what you are practicing and what you are learning."

"You might think of wealth as money, and while that's not wrong, money alone can't make you stronger. You need to exchange it for food, clothing, various elixirs, and cultivation resources... There are even some cultivation resources you can't necessarily buy even if you spend money."

"So-called companion... judging from your look, I'm afraid you've interpreted it as the common man and woman married couple. However, companion in cultivation doesn't refer to that. It refers to people who share the same ideals and cultivate together. They encourage each other and make progress together. Only then can they be considered companions in cultivation."

"In other words, fellow apprentice?"

Just by looking at Li Zhiyuan's expression, Du Wuyi immediately understood what the other party was referring to.

Li Zhiyuan also smiled and nodded.

"Although it's not limited to this aspect, fellow disciples are indeed the best companions for cultivation. After all, they come from the same school, and their cultivation methods and paths are similar. They can communicate with each other more easily and promote each other."

"Then there's the so-called land."

Having said that, Li Zhiyuan looked at Du Wuyi.

"Do you think that this so-called land refers to where you live?"

"……Yes."

Du Wuyi told the truth.

He really didn't think much about this. He just understood it based on where he lived. A place with beautiful mountains and rivers, or a residence with pleasant feng shui. When talking about land, this is definitely the first thing that comes to mind.

"Yes, and also wrong."

Hearing Du Wuyi say this, Li Zhiyuan showed an expression of "as expected".

"The so-called land does refer to where you live, but that doesn't mean that this land is limited to where you live."

"It's like we live in Guolong Ridge and the Vajra Gate, but the water we drink comes from the Seven Water River. We also need to buy our food and clothing in Jubei City. We train our disciples in the training grounds of Longshou Mountain. As for the alchemy furnace in the alchemy room, it was purchased from Yunfanjin in the south."

"So think about it, if something happens to Qishui River, Jubei City, Longshou Mountain, or Yunfanjin in the south, what will happen to the Vajra Gate?" "This..."

Listening to Li Zhiyuan's description step by step, Du Wuyi gradually formed a corresponding image in his mind.

If something happens to the Qishui River, the mountain gate will be without water. If something happens to Jubei City, the mountain gate will be without food. If something happens to the Longshou Mountain training ground, even if the disciples can train at the mountain gate, without the iron birch wood, their efficiency will be greatly reduced. As for the Yunfanjin incident... it may not show any signs of damage in the short term, but the alchemy furnaces in the mountain gate's alchemy room will be gone for every one they use.

The so-called land includes not only the place where you live now, but also the surrounding environment and even everything around you.

Dharma, wealth, companions, and land.

Du Wuyi took these four elements to heart.

The current Vajra Sect undoubtedly has all four elements. There are masters who pass on the teachings, brothers and sisters who encourage each other to make progress, and there is no shortage of resources, from food and clothing to all kinds of elixirs.

As for the land, it is even more...

"What's more, it's not just because of training."

Having said that, Li Zhiyuan turned his head and looked towards the direction outside the mountain gate.

"We eat here, live here, train here, and live here... This is home for us."

As he said this, Li Zhiyuan's gaze towards Du Wuyi also softened.

"Junior Brother Wuyi, this will be your home from now on."

Home...?

Du Wu was stunned.

Even after finishing the meal, Du Wuyi was still a little dazed.

"Home...?"

Du Wuyi was still muttering this word.

But Li Zhiyuan did not stop there, but pulled Du Wuyi all the way to the alchemy room again.

“When the disciples come back from the mountain, they will go through this process again.”

Li Zhiyuan introduced it to Du Wuyi enthusiastically.

"Have a good meal first, then come to the alchemy room to get some pills, and then go to the medicinal bath room to soak. This will help you dispel your fatigue and quickly make up for the energy you've expended fighting with others down the mountain."

"Um……"

Du Wuyi nodded slowly.

This is indeed the most convenient setting, just like home. Although the furnishings may not be very neat, they are all placed in the most convenient place to use.

But at this moment, Du Wuyi suddenly heard Li Zhiyuan's voice become deeper.

"What? The Blood Qi Pill is gone?"

"There's nothing we can do, Senior Brother Zhiyuan. Medicinal herbs are indeed in short supply recently."

In front of Li Zhiyuan, Zhu Youwen also looked embarrassed.

"The main ingredients are fine, but there was a severe snowstorm a while ago, so we're running low on some of the supplementary ingredients. The ones I gave to Senior Brother Wuyi were the last batch... If Senior Brother Zhiyuan needs them urgently, I'll find someone to go down the mountain and buy them."

"Go, go and come back quickly."

Having said this, Li Zhiyuan simply pulled Du Wuyi to sit aside and continued to explain to Du Wuyi the various manifestations of Dharma, wealth, companions and land.

This is not knowledge that ordinary people can access. It is more like a summary of the experience of the senior brothers themselves. Therefore, when Li Zhiyuan was explaining, a group of idle disciples gradually came over and stood aside to listen carefully.

Li Zhiyuan did not chase anyone away, but simply asked his disciples to sit on the ground and listen to his explanation.

Like an elder brother who gives advice and guidance.

"Is this... what home feels like?"

Looking at the disciples who were listening attentively in front of him, and then looking at his senior brother who was still talking eloquently beside him, Du Wuyi gradually came back to his senses.

This feeling is quite good.

Unfortunately, the explanation didn't last too long, as the disciples who had gone down the mountain to buy things came back a little too quickly. In just a moment, the three porcelain bottles were delivered to Li Zhiyuan.

"Sure, I'm good at leg strength."

Patting the disciple on the shoulder, Li Zhiyuan casually opened the porcelain bottle, poured out the pill, and was about to put it into his mouth.

But at this moment, Li Zhiyuan suddenly frowned.

“Where did you buy it?”

Li Zhiyuan suddenly raised his head and stared at the disciple.

"Did you do it on purpose?"

"The city's medical clinic..."

Stared at by Li Zhiyuan's fierce eyes, the disciple immediately broke out in a sweat.

"I also know that Junior Brother Youwen is now in the alchemy room, so I didn't go to his house to buy..."

"I'm not talking about whether you took kickbacks or not. I'm asking if you know what you bought."

As he said this, Li Zhiyuan waved his hand across the pills in his hand.

I saw that the pill that was cut open was mixed with a few strands of dark purple medicinal mud.

"Heterodox medicine..."

Li Zhiyuan narrowed his eyes.

"It looks like someone is looking for death."

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