I forge immortality with spiritual treasures.

Chapter 68 Ask for advice
The art of crafting tools involves refining the form and refining the substance.

Refining the form is to temper the magical artifact and remove impurities to achieve purity; refining the essence is to melt the magical artifact and add spiritual essence to achieve sublimation.

In short, these are all methods to improve the quality of ritual implements.

Unless a magical artifact is born with the foundation of a celestial weapon or magic treasure, it must undergo many rounds of refining in form and quality before it can be perfected and refined into a high-grade magical artifact or even a higher level.

Of course, although it sounds simple, it involves quite a few key points and is actually a very profound method of weapon crafting.

Without a certain level of expertise in the art of crafting, even getting started is difficult.

The workshop for obtaining the instrument should be explained, as the setting sun has already slanted.

That afternoon, he learned a lot from Lei Xiuyuan, and his idea was also affirmed by Lei Xiuyuan.

Using lightning-struck wood as the main material to forge a new Qiankun Bow, and then using century-old wood essence to refine its quality... this is undoubtedly feasible.

However, given Ying Chan's skill in weapon crafting, it would be somewhat difficult to achieve success in one fell swoop.

Moreover, his cultivation level was indeed somewhat lacking. Usually, weapon craftsmen who can master the methods of refining form and refining substance are at least cultivators at the Profound Light Realm.

"Perhaps we can try to forge the magic bow first, and then slowly plan the refinement later?"

Ying Chan walked along the long dike, his reflection lingering on the lakeside, amidst the rosy waves.

Soon, they returned to the gate of the 26th courtyard of Jiazi.

Ying Chan pushed open the door and entered, only to find that there were not many fallen leaves in the courtyard even though he had been away for several days.

"Could it be that Xuan Ying has returned?"

He strode into the courtyard and saw that the doors and windows of Li Xuanying's western quarters were indeed open, which made him even happier. But when he looked into the window, he was stunned.

The west hut was completely empty.

Not to mention Li Xuanying himself, even his collection of books, clothes, and even the gourd of elixirs hanging on the wall have all disappeared without a trace.

There was only one note on the table by the window.

Ying Chan copied the note and saw that it was indeed Li Xuanying's handwriting.

On the paper, there were only a few words—

Respectfully yours, Senior Brother:

My mission is accomplished; I depart now. See you again in the immortal abode.

Xuanying Jinbai.

Ying Chan looked at the note and couldn't help but smile slightly.

Unexpectedly, Li Xuanying broke through the barrier and cultivated the Xuan Guang so quickly. Unexpectedly, I missed saying goodbye to Xuanying after only a few days away.

But it doesn't matter, we'll meet again someday.

He put the note away and returned to his house, where he sat down in his study and picked up a copy of the "Yin-Yang Classic".

Strangely enough, Ying Chan had already memorized the contents of the Yin-Yang Classic, but these past few days, while patrolling the mountains, he had no time to review the Daoist text. Now, as he picked it up again, he gained some new insights.

Before I knew it, I was completely absorbed in the moment, until the night was deep and the sun and moon began to turn.

Ying Chan finally returned to his familiar routine, completing his homework in an orderly manner every day.

In his spare time, he would also go to the equipment workshop to ask Lei Xiuyuan some questions. Sometimes he would stay in the workshop to help out, but he no longer took orders from the Ministry of State Affairs, nor did he need to report for duty every day.

In addition, he also gave the small piece of Ganoderma lucidum that he had cut off to Li Zhuo for alchemy.

Li Zhuo was a man who always reciprocated kindness. Then one day, he suddenly came to Ying Chan's door and presented him with a bottle of freshly made Baiyang Pills. Needless to say...

And so, in the blink of an eye, another month has passed.

This day.

Ying Chan gathered qi at the summit, and suddenly entered a wondrous state, opening the thirtieth acupoint in a state of non-thought and non-action. In this way, he could be said to have officially embarked on the arduous journey to achieve the perfection of qi cultivation.

After Ying Chan withdrew, he couldn't help but be somewhat surprised.

In fact, during this period, he was just going through the motions in his cultivation and was not in a hurry to make any further breakthroughs.

Firstly, he wanted to nurture and strengthen the two newly opened mystical apertures, and after accumulating sufficient magical power, he would naturally overcome this obstacle.

Secondly, it is important for people to know themselves. Master Qi has given his permission to Ying Chan. If there are any questions about cultivation, one can go to Songfeng Altar to seek answers.

However, he did not feel that he could bother Professor Qi often because of this.

Even if Master Qi might not care, given Ying Chan's personality, he wouldn't be willing to do so.

Therefore, he has been busy lately sorting out his various experiences and confusions during cultivation, intending to summarize them and ask Master Qi for advice.

As for progress in cultivation, it is important, but it is not too late to make vigorous progress after this.

But perhaps this is sometimes the way of spiritual practice.

It happened unexpectedly, and arrived without warning.

Although he was not in a hurry to achieve success, he actually attained the true meaning of non-thought and non-action, and naturally and eternally abiding in his practice, thus naturally overcoming this hurdle.

Having descended the mountain peak, Ying Chan was in high spirits.

He had no classes this morning and no other plans.

Thinking back on these past few days, I have almost summarized the confusion in my cultivation, and I have just made progress and have some new insights. It is time to ask Master Qi for guidance, so I simply changed course and headed to Songfeng Altar.

Before long, the sound of pine trees rustling in the wind could be heard.

Ying Chan climbed the long blue stone steps to the top of the cliff and arrived at the square where the Pine Breeze Altar was located.

There was no one at Songfeng Altar at that moment, which did not surprise him.

Songfeng Altar is actually a preaching platform in the academy. Although it is not as spacious and common as Xuanming Altar or Zhengyuan Altar, it is by no means unique to Master Qi.

It's just unclear what Master Qi's intention was in sending Ying Chan to Songfeng Altar.

As he was pondering whether he should try calling out, he suddenly heard a rustling sound in the pines, and Academician Qi appeared there again without anyone noticing.

Ying Chan was slightly taken aback, then quickly stepped forward and bowed: "Disciple Ying Chan greets Master."

Professor Qi simply nodded slightly.

Ying Chan then continued, "Previously, the academy master permitted me to consult him if I encountered any difficulties during my cultivation. That is why I have come here today."

Professor Qi said calmly, "Go ahead and tell me."

After several encounters, Ying Chan had grown accustomed to Master Qi's aloofness. After a moment's thought, he first asked about some of the questions that arose from his reading of Daoist scriptures.

Professor Qi answered each question in turn, his tone always calm, yet he was able to enlighten Ying Chan.

Ying Chan was overjoyed, feeling that obtaining this opportunity from Master Qi was indeed more worthwhile than any elixir or magical artifact.

After asking about his confusion regarding the scriptures, he then asked, "Master, recently when I practice my breathing to the Jade Pillow Pass, I sometimes feel a booming sound behind my head, as if a light appears, and my body feels like it's being struck by lightning. I wonder if this is a sign of entering an obstacle?"

"..."

After a moment of silence, Academician Qi said, "The turbulent energy caused occasional flashes of light and sound, which is not surprising."

"One should know that if one does not find the strange strange, the strangeness will naturally disappear. Do not chase after the light, do not be startled by the sound, maintain your mind and spirit, and you will naturally be clear and empty."

Ying Chan felt slightly reassured; he had indeed responded in this way, and it was indeed correct. He then asked a few more similar questions.

Unexpectedly, Professor Qi did not reply after hearing this, but simply shook his head slightly.

“Ying Chan, your questions are neither difficult nor difficult, and they do not require explanation.”

(End of this chapter)