The Path to Immortality: Starting with an Analysis of Basic Concepts

"Selling 'Basic Visualization Diagrams'/Meditation Fluids/Courses?" ×2

The two stared at each other, speechless. "No wonder he was acting suspiciously and shouting so loudly just now..." ×2

"Then I won't take up any more of your time, senior brother."

Zhu Yuqiang forced a smile, cupped his hands in greeting, and turned to return to the stone tower.

Watching his retreating figure, Liang Kuan's small eyes darted around before he followed him.

It was time for class again, and the stone tower gradually became deserted.

Zhu Yu saw the chubby boy grinning widely as he approached, and after a moment of confusion, asked, "Senior brother, is there something you need?"

"You really don't want the meditation liquid?" Liang Kuan, unwilling to give up, carefully took out a transparent jade bottle from his pocket, shook it at him, and whispered, "This is a spiritual liquid made by a senior alchemist, and its effect is no weaker than the Soul Scattering Pill."

He gritted his teeth and said with a pained expression:

"Since we're fellow disciples, how about I give you two bottles for every contribution point/spirit stone you give me?"

Upon hearing the term "secret recipe" and the fact that even the alchemist's name wasn't mentioned, Zhu Yu understood what this so-called "meditation liquid" was.

A three-no pill that failed to be listed among the "treasures of nature"!

It may have the effects that the chubby boy mentioned, but the side effects will inevitably be enormous.

Zhu Yu shook his head. "Senior brother, do I look like someone who has contribution points/spirit stones?"

"picture!"

"No, really."

"well..."

Seeing his sincere expression, Liang Kuan had no choice but to put away the pill bottle. He glanced in the direction of the stone tower and, while waiting, having nothing else to do, asked curiously, "Junior Brother, what level have you reached in your visualization practice?"

Anyone who dares to lecture in front of the sutra hall must have some skill, unlike him, who can only come here from time to time to try his luck and see if any foolish newcomer to the sect will take over the "meditation liquid".

Zhu Yu nodded slightly, "It's barely a minor achievement."

"Hmm? Xiao Cheng?"

Liang Kuan was stunned for a moment, then came to his senses, his eyes filled with doubt and disbelief.

It's not that he looks down on Zhu Yu, but what kind of people are those who have cultivated the basic visualization techniques to a minor level? They are either people who have cultivated for many years or people with extremely high innate comprehension.

The skinny boy in front of me didn't seem to have any of those traits.

Seeing his skeptical look, Zhu Yu's mind stirred slightly, and he said with a smile, "Senior brother, would you like to listen to a lesson? It's not expensive, just one contribution point/one spirit stone per lesson."

He paused, then added, "If you feel it's useless, I won't take a single penny."

Liang Kuan's eyes darted around. Whether it was useful or not was up to him. Thinking that he might as well listen, he patted his belly and said cheerfully, "Then let's hear what you have to say, Junior Brother."

"Senior brother, what level have you reached in your visualization practice? Is there anything you don't understand...?"

Upon inquiry, it was learned that Liang Kuan's visualization diagram was indeed at the beginner stage, not far from mastery. Zhu Yu felt more confident and, after a moment's thought, began to explain.

"The most important aspect of the basic visualization diagram is the word 'visual.' Only by discarding distracting thoughts and connecting with the profound can one achieve this..."

Zhu Yu began by explaining the most basic aspects of meditation.

How to reduce distracting thoughts, how to deepen meditation more quickly, key points for constructing a three-ring pattern, and what is the easiest and simplest starting and ending point...

Liang Kuan didn't pay much attention at first, but when he heard Zhu Yu talk about a few unique meditation tips, his eyes lit up and he silently memorized them. When he heard Zhu Yu start to talk about building a three-ring pattern, his expression became extremely serious.

"One difficulty in constructing the three-ring pattern is that one's mind is unstable and distracting thoughts arise, and the other is the inexplicable resistance encountered when drawing the pattern."

"Let's talk about being mentally unstable first. Here are a few tips..."

Liang Kuan was listening intently when his voice suddenly stopped abruptly, along with the occasional bursts of inspiration that had been forming in his mind. Suddenly, he felt a surge of frustration welling up inside him and quickly asked:

"What's next? What's next? What's the trick?"

But he was greeted by a bright smile and an outstretched arm.

"Senior brother, please grant me one spirit stone."

Liang Kuan was taken aback by what he heard. When he came to his senses, the fat on his face trembled. He reached into his pocket, took out something, and patted it on Zhu Yu's hand. Before Zhu Yu could speak, he waved his hand and said, "Well said. I'll come and patronize your business again next time."

After saying that, he hurriedly left.

"this..."

Watching his departing figure, Zhu Yu looked at the jade bottle in his hand, shook his head speechlessly, and initially wanted to throw away the bottle of the three-nothing spirit liquid, but after hesitating for a moment, he put it into his sleeve.

Regardless, this can be considered a successful opening.

Zhu Yu roused himself and looked expectantly at the stone pagoda gate.

Upon seeing the figure appear, he immediately pricked up his ears, specifically looking for the person explaining the "basic visualization method." Once the person was a hundred meters away from the lecture hall, he quietly followed.

"Senior brother, please wait!"

"No contribution points/spirit stones, get out!"

Instead of warm greetings, he was met with a contemptuous curse.

"I..."

Zhu Yu was stunned. Was there some unwarranted malice?

When he came to his senses, he saw several people holding broken bowls jump out of the bushes ahead, muttering incoherently, and quickly running away after the customer he had chosen.

"屮..."

Zhu Yu couldn't help but swear.

The Heavenly Dao Sect truly has all sorts of talents. Restricted by sect rules, they cannot kill each other. This disgusting method might actually get them spirit stones, but they will probably get a beating in the future.

He shook his head and turned back to the stone tower.

As full moons rose one by one, more and more people entered and exited the stone tower, including many disciples who had achieved mastery of Qi cultivation. At the same time, the stone tower square gradually became lively.

There are people selling family heirlooms.

There are cubs for sale that are said to have the bloodline of spirit beasts.

There are vendors selling items to aid in cultivation, such as "Mind-Concentrating Talismans," "Purifying Talismans," "Soul-Dispersing Pills," and "Mind-Concentrating Pills," etc.

Before long, a small market appeared outside the stone tower.

Zhu Yu stared in disbelief at the ever-growing crowd, especially the stalls that didn't sell goods but instead held up signs with banners.

"Thirty years of in-depth study of fundamental concepts and methods, guaranteed to teach and teach until you learn..."

"Want to learn how to become a Spirit Plant Master? All you need is ten spirit stones."

"A secret body-refining technique passed down in my family; the more I practice, the stronger I become, making it possible to move mountains and lift peaks!"

"......"

One by one, the cultivators, dressed in an air of otherworldly elegance, or with a dignified and solemn demeanor, or with stunning beauty, sat upright in their seats, displaying the bearing of masters, while the children beside them shouted loudly.

"hiss..."

Zhu Yu gasped, looked down at himself, and muttered, "Is this track really that competitive? I just wanted to earn a few spirit stones..."

Until the full moon fades and the waning moon rises.

"Inferior products drive out superior ones..."

Zhu Yu glanced at the market with a pained expression, then resolutely turned and left, secretly resolving to get up earlier the next day and make sure to secure one or two more customers.

Back at the stone house, the servants brought food.

After dinner, Zhu Yu took out the only gain of the day, the "meditation liquid" paid by Liang Kuan for the course. He looked at the jade bottle for a while and then opened it.

A delicate fragrance lingers around the nose, invigorating the spirit.

"Huh..."