Fangxian Heretical Path

Chapter 113 The Medicine Man's Instruction
Fang Shu stared intently at the owner of the private residence.

The owner of the guesthouse remained calm and composed, a strange smile on his face:

"Have you noticed that Xiao Lili's personality and temperament have changed after you helped her obtain and refine the medicine, especially towards you?"

This question made Fang Shu pause, and then he nodded honestly, saying in surprise:
"Master's discerning eyes have also discovered this matter."

The owner of the independent building explained:
"Like her, although the final result was that a spiritual root was planted, in reality, she was just transformed into a 'medicine person'."

No matter who helps her retrieve the medicine, even a Foundation Establishment Immortal, it would be difficult to completely extract the medicinal ginseng from her body, especially the one in her brain.

Normally, with Xiao Hu helping her suppress it, nothing would be noticeable. But now that she's fighting the ginseng to the death, the ginseng can't just sit there and die, and the aftereffects are starting to appear.

The old woman uttered:

"This is like an external object entering the brain, similar to worms eating away at the brain. It will either make one's temperament extreme or one's humanity cold. In short, it is a demonization caused by the influence of that medicinal ginseng."

Fang Shu chewed on his words, a look of sudden realization crossing his face. So that's how it is.

In fact, there are quite a few cases like the one described by the owner of the guesthouse in Guling Town.

Many immortals who overdose on potent and dangerous medicines will face such an end, especially those who have consumed medicines made from demonic beasts or minerals.

And this is not only true of immortals, but also among mortals, there are many, such as those who are so drunk that they become senile and delirious, or those who are stubborn and extreme.

The owner of the lone shop sighed again:

"But you can't blame that girl. It's already a stroke of luck that she ended up like this."

And it wasn't just her; many aspiring Qi cultivators would reach this point, willing to become demonic, even inhuman, just to break through to the Qi cultivation stage.

She stared intently at Fang Shu, then said:

"While such consequences may not be easily described as gains or losses, they do pose certain hidden dangers, especially the potential for inner demons. Therefore, Fang Shu, you must remember that when you cultivate your Qi and plant your spiritual roots in the future, you are a celestial being, not a demon."

The various spiritual roots and Gu worms, though important, all exist because of you. You must not act rashly, nor be swayed by them!

When the owner of the private residence spoke his last words, his voice suddenly became louder and colder, making Fang Shu's eardrums ache.

Seeing the other party's serious expression, Fang Shu also quickly adopted a solemn demeanor, cupped his hands, and said:
"Yes, disciple will remember!"

Seeing Fang Shu's expression, the owner of the inn knew that he had taken Fang Shu's words to heart, and the expression on his old face relaxed.

Suddenly, the old woman teased again:

"Although Xiao Lili possesses demonic nature and has become a medicine person, she may still have inner demons in the future."

But for you, this isn't a bad thing; it's actually a good thing.

These words made Fang Shu raise his head, his eyes flickering for a moment, as if he had some guesses in his mind.

The owner of the independent venue no longer kept it a secret and stated directly:

"You helped her get the medicine, which is not only a life-saving grace for her, but also ensures that her body is filled with your blood and qi. Because of the ginseng, your blood and qi directly flowed into her brain. This is like refining a poisonous insect. You have left an indelible mark on her body."

Even if she achieves Foundation Establishment in the future, she will still feel a certain affinity towards you. It can be said that her words about being a slave or servant are not false.

Hearing this, Fang Shu understood. No wonder the owner of the Du Pavilion knew so much about the relationship between him and Xiao Lili.

It turns out that the owner of the Duguan Pavilion had already anticipated this when he instructed him to help Xiao Lili.

"So that's how it is..." In a moment of thought, Fang Shu's mind wandered, and he asked, "Then may I ask, Master, if one asks someone to help plant a spiritual root, is it the same?"

The owner of the guesthouse gave him an approving look and nodded, "Exactly." The other person added:

"This is just like training soldiers in the mortal world, which cannot be done by others. Whoever helps plant the spiritual root can see the other's foundation and, with a little manipulation, can refine it into a puppet, a Dao soldier, or even a human pet."

Therefore, once you're on the mountain, if someone offers to help you cultivate your spiritual roots, don't assume they're a good person. Once your foundation is in someone else's hands, you'll lose control of your own destiny.

Fang Shu was terrified and immediately bowed deeply to the owner of the Duguan Pavilion.

Such secretive matters, beneficial to those in power, would be virtually unknown to those at the foot of the mountain without the guidance of elders. And once they fall into the trap, they might already be deeply ingrained with servility, unaware that they are acting like slaves.

Not only that, the owner of the private club also casually said:
"From now on, Xiao Lili will not only be more friendly to you, but also, because of the blood and energy she retains in her body, the magical powers she cultivates in the future will be very easy for you to digest."

This is precisely why I call her 'the medicine person'. To others, she is a medicinal herb; to you, she is even more so.

At this point, the owner of the pavilion stopped there and did not elaborate further.

However, inspired by the other party, Fang Shu had already thought of many ways to use this woman as a furnace.

He might try bloodletting and consuming it, or he might even try yin-yang tonification. He even thought of the secret method for cultivating jujubes that he had in his hand. For him, using all sorts of harmful and self-serving methods on Xiao Lili would probably be twice as effective with half the effort.

While Fang Shu was deep in thought, the owner of the Du Pavilion kept glancing at him, observing his reaction.

This instruction is hardly a test.

Because after Fang Shu, a first-class disciple, went up the mountain, he became familiar with the ins and outs of the Immortal Sect, and especially after falling into some pitfalls, he naturally learned about these things.

The owner of the independent venue is simply informing us in advance.

After pondering for a few breaths, Fang Shu suppressed the distracting thoughts in his mind, exhaled deeply, and cupped his hands in greeting as he spoke:
"Using people as medicine, especially friends, is no different from the methods of a demon."

"Master, besides these so-called benefits, have I received any other advantages this time?"

Upon seeing this, the owner of the private residence revealed a look of satisfaction.

She didn't care whether Fang Shu's answer was true or false, or what his choices would be when faced with difficulties in the future.

To have this saying today, "no different from a demon," shows that this young man is already quite remarkable.

The old woman nodded and said:
"Of course there is. When you helped her get the medicine, did you see the flow of her meridians and blood? It was like a secret text."

Fang Shu nodded immediately; this was exactly what he wanted to ask.

The owner of the independent building said seriously:
"All of these are the Spirit Root Records, which are difficult for outsiders to see, and the Immortal Sect forbids them from being passed on to outsiders. One must obtain them through merit."

Your assistance in obtaining the medicine today was a valuable opportunity to explore the truth and witness the living catalog. You not only broadened your horizons but also gained half of the method for cultivating spiritual roots.

Study this item carefully, and you can use the spiritual root diagram within her body to examine your own. Even without exchanging it for a spiritual root diagram within the immortal sect, there's a chance you'll naturally cultivate a spiritual root.

Upon hearing this, Fang Shu was greatly encouraged and thought to himself:

"So this secret text is the Spirit Root Record, which is closely related to the cultivation of spiritual roots. No wonder it is so mysterious, capable of producing three changes overnight."

He hurriedly flipped through the Taoist talismans, examining the images stored in his mind.

In addition, Fang Shu's thoughts also fell on the natal insect embryo on his forehead.

He vaguely remembered that when he was comprehending the innate secret text, his natal insect embryo also reacted.

"Could it be that my spiritual root will manifest in this natal insect embryo?" Fang Shu wondered.

(End of this chapter)