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

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"Um?"

Zhu Yu looked at it with suspicion.

Xiang Sui didn't keep you in suspense and said directly, "He told you to be careful lately so you can be distracted. He found out that Zhang Jia, the newly appointed magistrate of Dangyang County, is preparing to join forces with several surrounding counties to wipe out the bandits in the nearby mountains."

"Um?"

Zhu Yu looked surprised and asked in astonishment, "Has he gone mad?"

According to the information he learned during these days of distraction.

The current Great Yu Dynasty is not as militarily vigorous as it was at its founding. Apart from the fierce soldiers on the border, the military preparedness of other prefectures is lax, and there are very few soldiers capable of fighting.

Although Qingzhou is located on the frontier, it is protected by the natural barrier of the Yunshan Mountains. Therefore, it only has an army of less than 10,000 men stationed there. Not to mention that it is far from Dangyang County, anyone who dares to move an inch without orders will be beheaded.

With only a few big and small cats stationed in each county town, they could kill some thieves, but to wipe out the mountain bandits was not just wishful thinking, it was downright suicidal.

It's not uncommon for magistrates of Dangyang County to die in office—

"Who knows?"

Xiang Sui shrugged indifferently. Since he knew that there was no hope of becoming famous, he simply gave up on obtaining the Spirit Ruins Origin and treated it as a leisurely trip.

After finishing the business...

Xiang Sui didn't linger. With a strange expression, he accepted the spirit stones Zhu Yu used to buy the Meditation Pill. Considering Zhu Yu's late-stage Qi Refining cultivation, he hesitated for a moment and subtly advised, "Junior Brother has only been in the sect for a little over a year. Remember not to rush things—"

"Thank you, senior brother. I understand the situation."

Zhu Yu smiled and nodded.

"It's good that you know."

Xiang Sui didn't try to persuade him any further. Everyone has their own path of cultivation, and saying too much would only make things worse. He then took his leave.

Zhu Yu escorted him to the foot of the mountain, and after his figure disappeared at the end of the path, he looked around, turned around, and went back to the wooden house.

The second floor.

Beneath a protective shield of spiritual energy lay a cocoon of moonlight.

That is Little Black in its transformation.

"Is he dead?!"

Zhu Yu sighed with some regret.

Upon discovering Xiao Hei's abnormal and terrifying vitality, he immediately thought of the Moon Elf and had Xiao Yu consume a Starry Sky Leaf. However, upon further inspection, he found no trace of the Moon Elf.

"Alas—what a pity—"

Zhu Yu shook his head, stepped to the bed, took out a bottle containing meditation pills from his sleeve, opened the cap, and a green pill rolled into his palm.

After checking and confirming that the medicine was effective, he opened his mouth and swallowed it. Then he took out six Soul-Dispelling Pills and swallowed them as well.

Under the terrifying digestive power of the "chewing gold and eating iron" stomach juices, the Meditation Pill and Soul-Dispersing Pill transformed into a ball of medicinal power and surged into the mind in just a few breaths.

"That's really awesome!"

Zhu Yu felt as if his head was boiling water, churning endlessly for the time it takes to drink a cup of tea before it finally calmed down.

His face was deathly pale. After a moment of calming his breathing, he closed his eyes, focused his mind, and immersed himself in meditation.

The next day.

"call--"

Zhu Yu breathed a sigh of relief, opened his eyes, and, sensing the remaining spiritual power in his soul that he could still cultivate, shook his head slightly and said, "The basic visualization techniques for achieving mastery are somewhat insufficient—"

Since breaking through to the late stage of Qi Refining.

The amount of his soul dissipating each day doubled again. The combination of meditation liquid and soul-dispersing pills could no longer unleash his potential, so he tried meditation pills instead.

It's better to say something than to say it.

Xiang Sui is truly a genius. This pill poison is genuine. After refining it, it significantly amplifies the power of the gastric juices derived from "chewing gold and eating iron," and its effects are truly powerful.

Combined with six Soul-Scattering Pills.

This pushed his potential to its limit.

He can now release 32 divine soul particles a day, but due to the limitations of the basic meditation method, he can only condense 16 particles per day. Any more than that would affect his ability to earn spirit stones.

With a slight thought, Zhu Yu summoned his True Vision to analyze the information.

[The "Basic Visualization Diagram" has been completed to perfection; the analysis progress is 56%, and the estimated analysis time is half a month.]

He has always left room for analysis of the basic concepts.

More than a month has passed since then.

As he learned more and more information, the time required to perfect his basic conceptualization became shorter and shorter.

"Half a month, I wonder what the effect will be if the basic visualization method is perfected—"

Zhu Yu nodded in satisfaction, closed the panel, and focused his gaze on himself.

【Zhu Yu】

Age: 18/120

[Spiritual Root: Wood and Earth, "Third Grade"]

[Attributes: Physical Strength 5.7, Spirit 9]

[Cultivation Level: Late Stage Qi Refining "1%" Trait: Erosion Iv2]

【Power: The "Basic Visualization Diagram" is perfected with the characteristics "5649/10000": Focusing the mind and concentrating the spirit.

[The Contemplation Diagram for Burial (Beginner Level)]

[Technique:]

Tier 1, Low Grade: Corpse Control "Proficiency 56/100"

Tier 1, Mid-grade: Soul Summoning "Beginner"

Tier 1 Superior: Survival "Beginner"

Tier 1 Superior: Mass Gravesite "Uncharted"

Tier 1, Low Grade: Chewing Gold and Eating Iron "Mastery 18/100"

Tier 1, Mid-Grade: Demon Control Technique "Unskilled"

】

[Skill: Array Formation:]

Array pattern: "176/*"

Basic formations "not yet mastered"

First-tier, low-grade "Divine Descent" (not yet mastered)

[Original Destiny: Underworld Yun Yin Sophora japonica]

Looking at the panel, which was now quite luxurious compared to before, Zhu Yu was overjoyed, but also felt a terrible headache.

That series of "not yet mastered" not only represents time and effort, but also a large amount of spirit stones.

"Let's start with controlling demons, and take it slow—"

Zhu Yu put away the panel, got up and got out of bed.

After checking on Xiao Hei and confirming that he was alright, he reinforced the spiritual energy shield, left Xiao Yu to watch over him, and went down the stairs.

Not long after.

The increasingly majestic black tiger carried Zhu Yu away from the mound.

A strange and mysterious place.

Yunshan Mountain Range, Yunshan Village, in a certain corner.

Inside a wooden barrel in a wooden house.

A bronze-skinned figure squatted in the tub in an almost contorted posture. As time passed, the dark red liquid gradually turned clear and transparent.

Wait until it is completely clear.

-

Boom——

The figure in the bucket moved slowly, and a sound like a fully drawn bowstring suddenly being released rang out, and then continued to ring out several times in succession, and the figure in the bucket stood up.

His back was hunched, his pupils were dull, and his face was as sorrowful as an old farmer's, which contrasted sharply with his well-defined and muscular physique.

"call--"

Zhu Yu exhaled a long breath and stared at himself.

【Mi Sheng "Zhu Yu"】

Age: 15/89

[Realm: Cultivating a Divine Seed: Skin: 99%, Flesh: 99%, Tendons: 99%]

[Attributes: Constitution 4.5, Spirit 7 [24]]

[Talented Skill: 86% Hard Work]

Status: Deficit

More than a month has passed.

With the aid of ascetic practices and medicinal solutions.

Zhu Yu did not feel any bottleneck and advanced all the way to the Strong Muscle Realm.

Bai Doufu once said that after refining the skin, one could seek out Dong Chengen, the "Cloud-Entering Hand," to receive the subsequent cultivation techniques. Zhu Yu went to find him but was unable to meet him.

Finally, he spent two taels of silver to buy a complete set of "Hengshan" techniques, covering skin, flesh, tendons, and bones, from a bandit.

At the time, he thought it was very cheap, but one day when he was cleaning the Hall of Merit, he discovered that the complete set of "Hengshan" method was engraved on the stone tablet in front of the door.

Two taels of silver wasted—

That night, Zhu Yu's talent and skill level increased by two points.

"I'm not full from the noodles and meat soup!"

Zhu Yu put away the control panel, patted his stomach, and thought to himself, "I've gotten a good feel for the mountain paths these past few days; it's time to go in and explore."

Besides training, the most important thing in martial arts training is eating!

Without sufficient nutrition, the more you practice, the more harmful it becomes. In the end, you not only fail to complete the practice, but you also end up with a host of illnesses.

With the help of her talent, hard work, and medicinal liquid, Zhu Yu barely managed to persist in the first three stages of cultivation. However, the later "Bone Forging" stage requires even more nutrition. If she doesn't take supplements, it will probably be more than just a matter of being depleted.

"well--"

Zhu Yu sighed, tidied up the house briefly, stepped out the door, looked up at the dim sky, picked up his hoe and walked towards the training ground.

It was still early.

The patrolmen were all yawning, and no one paid attention to Zhu Yu, who looked like a little old man.

Soon, he arrived at the training ground.

Looking at the increasingly numerous potholes in the ground, Zhu Yu suddenly remembered the information Liang Kuan had given him about his true form.

"Did the magistrate of Dangyang County really join forces with several counties to suppress the bandits?"

"He's reckless—"

Zhu Yu shook his head slightly, picked up the hoe and began to lick the pits smooth one by one. As time passed, sweat mixed with dust covered his exposed bronze skin.

Waiting for the sun to hang high in the sky.

Zhu Yu smoothed out the last pothole, breathed a sigh of relief, glanced at the scattered bandits passing by, shouldered his hoe, turned and left, slowly walking towards the canteen.

Listening to Liu Niangzi's shouting.

Zhu Yu ate two pieces of yellow bread, drank a bowl of vegetable soup with a few specks of oil floating on it, reminisced about the meat soup from a few days ago, finished his meal, and left with his hoe.

Half an hour later.

Zhu Yu appeared at the back gate of the mountain village, carrying a basket on his back.

The bandits guarding the gate merely glanced at him lazily, ignored him, and continued to lean against the wall, feigning sleep.

Zhu Yu didn't linger. He left the mountain village and entered the forest. He looked around and headed towards the hunting grounds he remembered.

As we gradually ventured deeper into the mountains and forests.

The towering trees blocked out the scorching sun, but instead of making it cooler, it made it even more humid.

Zhu Yu's breathing was steady, his steps were like the wind, and he made only a slight sound when he stepped on the withered branches and leaves.

Not long after.

Suddenly, Zhu Yu saw a thick tree branch with a dark brown python as thick as a human arm coiled around it. He lightly touched the ground with his toes and leaped a few times to appear in front of the python. He raised his hand and pressed it on its head, then lashed it out like a whip.

With a "crack" sound, the python immediately became limp and relaxed.

Zhu Yu nodded in satisfaction, coiled it up, tossed it into his basket, and continued searching for his next prey.

Time passed slowly.

As the sun began to set, the dense forest grew increasingly somber.

Zhu Yu stood on a hillside, gazing at the distant, rolling forests for a few moments. Then, he turned around and, with the agility of a monkey, darted through the dense undergrowth, retracing his steps.

The back gate of the mountain stronghold.

When Zhu Yu appeared, the bandits guarding the entrance looked up and saw that the baskets on his back contained only ordinary prey, and immediately lost interest.

Compared to the cattle and sheep raised with nourishing medicinal herbs in Yunshan Village, the qi and blood contained in these ordinary meats are too weak. Even if they are full, they will be hungry again in no time.

To put it bluntly, ordinary meat is no longer enough to meet the basic needs of the bandits who are breaking through the four passes; only meat containing a large amount of vital energy and blood can satisfy their consumption.

Returning to the cabin, Zhu Yu put away his prey, endured his hunger, picked up a broom, and began his afternoon work.

A touch of crimson appeared on the horizon.

After a busy period, Zhu Yu, who was starving, picked up a broom and hurried back to the wooden house.

Remove the prey, skin it, remove the fur, and clean its internal organs and grime.

A short while later.

A large bowl of various meat chunks, barely cooked with just some coarse salt, was placed on the table.

Zhu Yu couldn't wait to scoop up a piece and put it in his mouth. It was very fishy and tough, but it was meat, and it tasted very fragrant and appetizing.

The teeth seemed to transform into millstones, grinding pieces of snake meat, chicken, and rabbit meat, bones and all, into minced meat that were then swallowed.

In just a short while.

The large pot of stewed meat was reduced to nothing but broth.

"Hoo—Bone Forging—"

Feeling completely full, Zhu Yu let out a soft sigh, got up and strolled around a couple of times, closed his eyes and recalled the bone-forging method, his body moving slowly.

At this time.

Gathering Hall.

The crowd was outraged!

"Kill that corrupt official!"