Xiuxian: I use magnetic fields to prove my truth

Chapter 111 The Strange Taoist
Mu Zhuosha laughed and said, "You actually know about opening up three Dantians. Where did you hear that from?"

Zhou Qing pointed to Qingyuan in the corner.

Mu Zhuosha said, "This fool is not shy towards you."

She thought for a moment and said, "The path of human cultivation is extremely difficult. Each small realm is explored at the cost of countless lives."

"In the beginning, the limit of human cultivation was only the peak of Qi Refining. Therefore, in ancient times, cultivators were also called Qi Refiners."

"At that time, Qi cultivators discovered that their meridians had reached their limit in compressing spiritual energy. Further compression was no longer possible with the meridians' inherent potential, so they assumed that this was the highest level of cultivation."

"Later, I don't know who first came up with this idea. Since my meridians have reached their limit, why don't I store my spiritual energy somewhere else? This way, I can further absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth into myself."

"Those who had this idea tried various possibilities, and countless people died in the process. Finally, they discovered that among the 365 acupuncture points in the human body, three were where hundreds of meridians converged. These points were more solid and spacious than the others, and were natural reservoirs of qi."

“Thus began the cultivation method of the three Dantians.”

"Of the three Dantians, only the lower Dantian can withstand the most stress and is less dangerous than the other two, so it was the first to be successfully explored. Most of the cultivation sects in the world also cultivate the lower Dantian method."

"However, there are also some practitioners who, by chance, bypass the lower dantian and successfully open up the middle dantian or upper dantian. Their Taoism is also passed down."

"Some powerful sects will integrate the three Dantian opening methods into their own Taoism."

Zhou Qing said, "A cultivator with three Dantians has three times as much spiritual energy as others. He is unbeatable at the same level. Wouldn't all cultivators flock to him?"

Mu Zhuosha smiled and said, "That's not the case. After all, cultivating immortality is about achieving longevity. Although three Dantians are powerful, they also take a long time and consume a greater amount of resources. If you're not careful and fail to break through to the next realm before your lifespan runs out, wouldn't that be pitiful?"

“Therefore, only powerful and large sects that can accumulate a large amount of resources can provide such a three-dantian cultivator.”

It turned out to be the case.

Zhou Qing nodded and asked, "Can the other two Dantian opening methods only be obtained outside of Qionghua Continent?"

Mu Zhuosha glanced at him and said, "Why, do you want to open up other Dantian?"

"I heard you only have one spiritual root. With such spiritual root conditions, it's not easy to cultivate to the ninth level of Qi Refining. Fortunately, you will have no shortage of spiritual stones in the future, so you can use them to build up your energy. But forget about having three Dantians. It would be extremely costly to expand any one of them to its limit."

"It's like pouring water into a large lake. Each spiritual root is a pipe. Others with eight spiritual roots have eight pipes, eight times as many as you. However, even people with eight spiritual roots find it difficult to reach the peak of foundation building, not to mention that you are only one-eighth of their speed. Even if you pile up spiritual stones, it will be difficult to make up for the gap."

Zhou Qing smiled and said, "Uncle Master, don't worry. I won't be too ambitious. However, I am interested in the various stories of the cultivation world and want to learn more so that I won't be caught off guard if I meet you unexpectedly."

Mu Zhuosha said, "That does make sense, but unless you leave Qionghua Continent, it should be difficult to encounter a cultivator with three dantians. At least I have never heard of such a thing."

It seems there is really no way.

Zhou Qing was a little disappointed and was about to say goodbye to Mu Zhuosha when she said, "Oh, by the way, let me remind you one thing. When you have more spirit stones in the future, you might as well exchange them for high-grade spirit stones. Even if the amount of spiritual energy is the same, the effect of high-grade spirit stones will ultimately far exceed that of medium-grade spirit stones."

In fact, in terms of the amount of spiritual energy, high-grade spirit stones are only six or seven times that of medium-grade spirit stones, but the conversion ratio between the two has always remained at around ten times.

This is because high-quality spirit stones have some advantages that cannot be achieved by simply accumulating quantity.

For example, the spiritual energy in high-quality spirit stones is purer, more active, and warmer, which is more beneficial for the circulation of qi in cultivators.

Of course, compared to low-grade spirit stones, medium-grade spirit stones also have these advantages.

Therefore, the amount of spiritual energy in a medium-grade spirit stone is only six or seven times that of a low-grade spirit stone, and the exchange rate remains at about ten times.

Mu Zhuosha continued, "Actually, if the conditions are right, you can try to exchange the spirit stones for single crystals, but single crystals are too expensive, so don't consider it now."

Zhou Qing asked curiously, "What is a single crystal?"

Mu Zhuosha said, "Ordinary spirit stones contain a mixture of the five elements. However, some spirit stones are formed in special locations, and only contain spirit energy of the same attribute. They are called single crystals."

"Single crystals are the most effective for cultivation, but they are too expensive, and few people can afford long-term use."

Zhou Qing nodded and thought to himself that this single crystal was of no use to him as the spiritual energy in his body was already mixed.

Zhou Qing said goodbye to Mu Zhuosha and was about to turn around and go downstairs, but suddenly he caught a glimpse of Qingyuan looking at him pitifully. He thought, looking at her like this, leaving her here would be like tying a mouse next to a cat, it would be scared to death.

He originally wanted to push Qingyuan to Mu Zhuosha and let her take care of her. As an uncle and an aunt, they were of the same generation and would be more open-minded than a junior like him. Who would have thought that their relationship would be like this? It was not easy for him to keep Qingyuan.

Zhou Qing said, "Master Qingyuan, would you like to leave with me?"

Qingyuan stood up suddenly and nodded her head like a chick pecking at rice.

Mu Zhuosha teased: "I didn't realize you were such a soft-hearted person."

Zhou Qing said helplessly, "Uncle Master, you are too rude. They are just guests after all. How can you scare them like that?"

Mu Zhuosha curled her lips indifferently and said, "Silly boy, go with Zhou Qing." Qingyuan felt as if she had been pardoned, and hurriedly pulled Zhou Qing downstairs.

After leaving the Sutra Library, Qing Yuan's trembling finally eased. When she reached the entrance of the Transmission Hall and could no longer see the Sutra Library, she smiled and said, "Senior Brother Zhou Qing, how do you know that crazy woman?"

Zhou Qing got goose bumps all over his body and said, "No, just call me Zhou Qing. I can't bear the responsibility of being your senior brother."

Qing Yuan said, "But that crazy woman told me to call you Senior Brother. If she hears me not calling you Senior Brother, I'll be finished."

Zhou Qing thought, if she heard you calling her a crazy woman, she would be really angry.

However, given the distance between this place and the Sutra Repository, she should be able to hear it unless Qingyuan intentionally blocks the sound.

Zhou Qing shook his head and said, "If the Sect Master heard you calling me Senior Brother, I would be doomed."

"What should I do?"

Qing Yuan looked conflicted, but suddenly her face lit up and she said, "I understand. From now on, you call me Aunt Shi and I'll call you Brother Shi. We can each talk about our own affairs."

"Brother, where are we going to play next?"

Zhou Qing said, "I plan to send Master Aunt to Zichen Palace. It's better for her to stay with Master Master and Master Qingmu. Otherwise, if Master Uncle suddenly changes his mind and wants to keep you by his side, I won't be able to do anything."

Qingyuan was originally reluctant to return to the two masters, but when she thought of the terrifying crazy woman, she became frightened unconsciously.

The two of them then went up the mountain path until they reached the Zichen Palace.

Zhou Qing had been to Zichen Palace many times and was familiar with most of the people in the palace, but the Taoist priest who was in charge of reception in Lingyun Hall today was a stranger. He was a tall and thin Taoist priest with a gaunt face and a middle-aged appearance.

Zhou Qing asked, "This uncle-in-law looks a little unfamiliar."

The Taoist priest in charge of reception smiled and said, "I'm new here, my name is Yu Liangmou, and you are Zhou Qing?"

Zhou Qing nodded and said, "It is the junior."

Yu Liangmou said, "Okay, okay, are you here to see the Master?"

Zhou Qing said, "This Qingyuan Sister is the daughter of Qingmu Zhenren of the Changsheng Sect. I was worried that she would wander around the sect unattended, so I sent her back. Please also ask Uncle Master to report this to the Sect Master and Qingmu Zhenren."

Yu Liangmou nodded and said, "Okay, okay, please wait here for a moment."

As he spoke, he went inside for a while. When he came out, he held two cups of hot tea in his hands and said with a smile, "Master Sect Master is currently busy. Please wait here for a moment. This cup of tea is a gift from Master Qingmu. It is a famous specialty of the Changsheng Sect, known as Yundingcha. A sip of it can cure illness and prolong life for ordinary people. Even for those who practice immortal cultivation, drinking it can help them stay in good condition and is beneficial to their practice."

"The headmaster specifically instructed that this be carefully preserved and not served to any but distinguished guests. Please try it and see if it tastes good."

Zhou Qing was immediately flattered and said, "How can this junior be worthy of being called an honored guest?"

Yu Liangmou nodded and said, "You are indeed not a distinguished guest. I secretly brewed this for you."

No, man, you...

Zhou Qing almost thought that this old man wanted to frame him.

Yu Liangmou smiled and said, "Don't worry, the master has no idea what's going on. He won't know if I secretly make you a cup of tea."

This is not a good idea either.

Zhou Qing placed the teacup on the coffee table, not daring to touch it for fear of being trapped.

Yu Liangmou was overly enthusiastic towards him, which made him a little wary.

Next, Yu Liangmou chatted with Zhou Qing and Qingyuan, mainly with Zhou Qing.

Zhou Qing felt that Yu Liangmou seemed to be very interested in him, and he never tired of asking about him.

"I heard you were from Yunzhou?"

Yu Liangmou asked.

Zhou Qing thought that everyone knew his origin, so there was nothing to hide, so he nodded cautiously.

Yu Liangmou nodded with satisfaction and said, "Yunzhou is great. That's where the fifth generation patriarch was born. Among all the ancestors of the sect, the fifth patriarch was as talented as the first patriarch. Most of the grand plans of the sect were laid by the fifth patriarch."

"The previous headmaster traced the merits of the predecessors and especially praised the Fifth Ancestor. That's why he established a rule to regularly go to Yunzhou to recruit disciples to repay the Fifth Ancestor's kindness."

"You were born in the Fifth Patriarch's hometown, and like him, you are gifted beyond compare. Within less than a year of joining the sect, you have already made unparalleled contributions to the sect. If the Fifth Patriarch knew about this, he would be very pleased."

(End of this chapter)