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In front of the wooden house, He Wen was measuring the adobe bricks in his hand, applying layers of mortar to the gaps between them.

Qian Duoduo stood in the room, staring blankly at this scene, her expression quite interesting.

As a scholar, He Wenzheng wasn't particularly skilled with his hands. But that's how it is with things; practice makes perfect, and his movements became increasingly adept.

As the earthen wall was gradually built higher, slowly dispersing the sunlight that slanted into the room, Qian Duoduo finally couldn't help but want to step forward and stop the other person's actions.

"Old He, you're a scholar, and your carpentry skills are amazing! You must have practiced regularly!"

"No...we did have a falling out before."

But you know Fatty, he might have a sharp tongue, but he's not a bad person at heart. There's no need for him to mess with me like this.

Qian Duoduo grabbed He Wenzheng's arm as he continued laying bricks, forcefully opening his eyes, which were narrowed to slits due to his obesity, and filled them with pleading.

He Wen looked at the other party calmly, and after a moment he said indifferently, "This is what you promised your master. I was just following your master's orders."

"I did promise my master I would cultivate diligently, but not in this way! Fine, just lock the door for me, and I'll definitely cultivate properly and not wander off. Why put on this show?"

Qian Duoduo is in a panic! She's really, really worried!

He had previously insisted on going down the mountain with Li Daniu, offering a year of arduous cultivation as the price.

Qian Duoduo originally thought that since he couldn't easily go down the mountain before reaching the sixth level of Qi Refining, it didn't matter.

But who could have imagined that Shen Shanshui's idea of ​​asceticism was completely different from his understanding of it? He really intended to keep him indoors and force him to undergo asceticism for a whole year!

"Master said that cultivation is cultivating the mind. There is no door in this world that cannot be opened. If there is a lock on the door, it will not only lock the door, but also lock your heart. Because you will often think about how to unlock it, and over time the lock will become a knot in your heart."

In that case, it would be better to just seal the door shut and cut off all your hopes.

"Don't even think about using force. The clay used to make the adobe bricks and the mortar used to build the walls are all mixed with spiritual material powder."

"It's not that your master won't give you a chance. Once you reach the second level of Qi Refining, and can fully utilize the spiritual energy within your body to strengthen yourself, you will naturally be able to break through easily."

As He Wenzheng spoke, his hands never stopped moving, and Qian Duoduo couldn't stop him at all.

"Anyway, don't stop me. I'm busy building an earthen wall for Uncle Lingxi's cave later."

"No way, what about when I eat and poop? Master, are you trying to kill me?!"

Qian Duoduo was on the verge of tears. Did other immortal sects train their disciples in this way? If so, cultivating immortality was too arduous, and this was not the kind of cultivation he wanted.

As the last glimmer of light in front of Qian Duoduo was blocked, his heart died completely.

But soon, a brick in front of them was suddenly removed, and sunlight shone through the gap, as if bringing hope.

Qian Duoduo was overjoyed, thinking that his master had changed his mind and asked He Wenzheng to release him.

Unexpectedly, the other party threw in several jade bottles through the gap.

"I almost forgot, this is a Qi Refining Pill that Master gave you."

Not only will it aid your cultivation, but it will also stave off hunger. Since everything you ingest is spiritual energy, you probably won't need to eliminate waste.

"I'm going to go build a wall for Uncle Lingxi now. Good luck."

……

Above the clouds, Shen Shanshui sat cross-legged on the cloud peak like an unparalleled sword immortal, with the Nine Tribulations Flying Sword, gleaming with cold light, floating in the sky, shining brightly!

The surrounding clouds and energy were drawn by the sword light that occasionally emanated from Shen Shanshui's body, creating a profound and mysterious Daoist aura.

The Great Evolution Sword Technique.

This sword technique, originating from the system, is incredibly profound. Shen Shanshui had only achieved a minor level of mastery before and had never unleashed its full power.

Now, with the help of the True Explanation of Swordsmanship, Shen Shanshui's understanding of this supernatural power has become increasingly profound.

This is far more than just a magical technique!

If a cultivator wields a sword only to kill, then why bother with enlightenment? Why pursue the path to immortality?

The cultivator wields his sword, ready to sweep away all obstacles in his path, advancing without hesitation. With this sword, he can take himself wherever he desires!

The Nine Tribulations Immortal Sword trembled slightly, and in an instant, it flew out, smoothly cutting a line through the sky and revealing endless void!

Shen Shanshui slowly opened his eyes, stood up, and stepped inside.

The void gap slowly closed, as if it had never existed.

However, after only a few dozen breaths, it was torn open again, and Shen Shanshui walked out, holding a plate in his hand.

The plate contained Jiangling City's unique knife fish, which was still steaming hot.

"I misunderstood before, thinking that if I pursued supernatural powers too much, I would misinterpret the original intention of my cultivation and thus delay my cultivation."

Now it seems that viewing supernatural powers solely for the purpose of fighting was a narrow-minded view!

Shen Shanshui looked at the knife fish in his hand, and a smile involuntarily appeared on his lips.

He just went to Jiangling City. The journey would take a Foundation Establishment cultivator two or three days to complete at full speed, but for him, it was only a moment.

With the calamity of Yin Fire already upon them, it would be a waste for Shen Shanshui to continue absorbing spiritual energy. However, not wanting to waste any more time, he took advantage of this period to study the supernatural abilities he had mastered. Unexpectedly, he made a great gain.

Such was his nature; he disliked fighting with others. Therefore, even with the help of the true understanding of swordsmanship, he still did not embark on a path of conquest similar to Wu Lianshan's.

The same supernatural power will exhibit different characteristics in the hands of different people.

Others might focus on the word "sword" when practicing the Great Evolution Sword Technique, but Shen Shanshui pays more attention to the word "evolution" and has successfully forged his own path in this supernatural power.

"We can't waste this plate of ribbonfish."

Shen Shanshui directed his divine sense toward Tianyi Mountain, and then paused slightly in surprise.

"Wenzheng truly lives up to his reputation as a scholar; his learning ability is indeed remarkable."

He originally intended to give the fish to that greedy girl Lingxi. Unfortunately, she was out of luck; He Wenzheng had already sealed her inside a cave.

He had previously said that he would have this girl go into seclusion for a period of time after the New Year holidays, and Shen Shanshui was not just saying that.

Shen Lingxi is indeed talented, but this girl is truly infuriating. She only moves forward after being whipped, and he, as her senior brother, has no choice but to do so.

Then there's Qian Duoduo, who is the most restless of the disciples. He's somewhat similar to Tang Yan, though not as extreme, but he's not one to settle down and cultivate peacefully either.

Tang Yan has been completely abandoned by Shen Shanshui. That kid's Dao heart is terrifyingly firm. It's hard to say whether it's a blessing or a curse. Maybe it's a blessing.

But Qian Duoduo, this little fatso, definitely can't have the same stubborn Dao heart as Tang Yan, so it's better to give him a nudge early on.

With a flash, Shen Shanshui appeared on the mountainside platform. Apart from Qian Duoduo and Tang Yan, who was cultivating alone, Shen Shanshui called out the other disciples.