Vampire Cultivation Notes

Sitting in his seat, Li Jieqing propped his face up with one hand, crossed his legs under his robe, and calmly watched Scorpion Lady approach.

"Fellow Daoist Scorpion Lady, I remember you often frequented Moon Gazing Valley?"

"Yes," Scorpion Lady replied, then added meaningfully, "However, the Ancestor should also know that I often come to this cave."

"Oh……"

Li Jieqing smiled but didn't say anything.

Given the chaos following the collapse of the market, it's perfectly normal that he was being targeted.

However, coveting is one thing, but daring to actually make a move is another story altogether.

Li Jieqing wanted to see what kind of trouble the Scorpion Lady, who was somewhat different from other cultivators, could get him into.

There wasn't much delay.

At this moment, Scorpion Lady took out a jade scroll and presented it with both hands.

"This is the foundation-building technique, called 'The Secret Record of Blood Heart Freedom'."

"???"

Li Jieqing had to stand up to answer.

Scorpion Lady did not have Foundation Establishment cultivation, but she took out a Foundation Establishment cultivation manual.

So it really was with her!

It was hidden very well!

Scorpion Lady coughed because of her injuries before continuing, "Last year, I was invited to Wanbao Pavilion and in the chaos, I took this manual. Afterwards, I read it and realized that Blood Hand Old Demon used the Blood Heart Freedom Technique, which he forcibly obtained from it."

"Because few people in the community have practiced this technique, I only recognized you as the Blood Hand Demon after comparing the details."

Li Jieqing carefully used his telekinesis to receive the jade slip.

Instead of immediately looking through it, he frowned and said, "You took this cultivation technique that leads directly to Foundation Establishment and doesn't discriminate based on spiritual root attribute, why don't you cultivate it yourself?"

He couldn't be mistaken; there were no signs of Scorpion Lady cultivating the "Blood Heart Freedom Secret Record" on her.

"Because it's completely unsuitable."

"This 'Secret Record of Blood Heart Freedom' conflicts too much with the cultivation method I originally practiced."

Scorpion Lady sighed, "It's already difficult to switch cultivation methods in the late stage of Qi Refining. I'm almost breaking through to the ninth level of Qi Refining. If I switch to this cultivation method, it will take several years, even more than ten years, to rebuild my true qi, establish the microcosmic orbit, and cultivate the eighth level of magical power. Even if I forcibly switch cultivation methods and succeed, it will still take more than ten years to reach the ninth level of Qi Refining. I'm less than thirty years away from the age of declining qi and blood. How can I dare to cultivate this method?"

Only through the refinement of true qi can one achieve the foundation of cultivation.

It's not easy for a cultivator to change their cultivation method along the way. In the early stages, it's easier to turn around when you're in a small boat, but the later you go, the more difficult it becomes to change your cultivation method.

If the new cultivation method is exactly the opposite of one's own, then one will naturally waste even more time on cultivation.

Not every cultivator is like Li Jieqing, who is immortal and unafraid of the erosion of time. If the difficulty of switching cultivation is too great, it is better not to switch at all.

"By the way, you're over thirty?"

Li Jieqing suddenly thought of this.

Scorpion Lady is less than thirty years away from the age of declining health and vitality, so naturally she is now over thirty.

However, judging from the face of this young girl, who looks like she's in her prime, she really doesn't look like one.

Cultivators have many methods.

"..."

Scorpion Lady was speechless for a while, cursing inwardly, "This is infuriating! I've known you for over ten years. It's normal for you to be over thirty now. Why are you so surprised?"

Seeing this, Li Jieqing smiled and said, "It was just a joke, don't take it to heart."

Because of these reassuring words, the tense situation between the two eased.

For Li Jieqing, he had finally obtained the cultivation technique after waiting for so long. Since Scorpion Lady was so sensible, there was no need to rush to kill her.

We should at least wait until we confirm whether the technique is genuine or not.

There are too few honest cultivators; who knows when someone might hold back a secret?

"You stay in that room and recover. As long as you don't go out, I'll keep you safe. That will save your life and give you a way out."

Li Jieqing reached out and pointed to a separate room on the side.

At the same time, two more bottles of healing pills were handed over.

Scorpion Lady accepted the pill, but didn't touch it for a moment.

"Those two, Wu Quan Toutuo and Lao Yu Han, are still looking for me and refuse to give up. Now that the cultivation technique is in your hands, what should you do with it?" she asked.

"I'll stay home and not come out. Do as you please."

"..."

Seeing her silence, Li Jieqing smiled and said, "Aren't they looking for a method to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage? What's the harm in giving it to them? The fighting among cultivators over this thing should have subsided by now. Once it's distributed, everyone will have one, and naturally no one will bother you and me anymore."

Scorpion Lady frowned: "You are willing to part with such a precious treasure so lightly. Even if you were to give up the method to break through the three barriers in the cultivation technique and spread it out, others who obtain it will surely covet the 'Blood Heart Freedom Secret Record' cultivation technique itself, and who knows how much trouble it will cause."

This is the story of how a small act of kindness can breed resentment and bitterness.

Li Jieqing said, "It's alright, I can use the alias of that Blood Hand Old Demon to do things."

"Even the name of the Blood Hand Demon might not be enough to withstand this." Scorpion Lady still frowned, unable to understand.

Li Jieqing raised an eyebrow, thought for a moment, and smiled, "Then I will not only spread the method to break through the three barriers, but also release the entire manual. How about that? Under the jurisdiction of the Upper Sect in Taiping Market, the method to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage has been sealed off for two hundred years, depriving people of their freedom. Now that the world is in turmoil, it is time for change."

"If I wish to spread my teachings throughout the land, and if there is still trouble there, let it begin with me."

Scorpion Lady fell silent for a moment.

Although foundation-building techniques are precious, they are resources that can be replicated.

Li Jieqing couldn't understand why Scorpion Lady would keep the "Blood Heart Freedom Secret Record" so well hidden, refusing to reveal it even after being hunted down every day for over a year. If it were him, he would have found someone destined to reveal it to, causing a stir and diverting trouble elsewhere.

Of course, at this moment, he appeared to be acting in the public interest, as if he wanted to pave the way for the immortals in Taipingfang.

But Li Jieqing also had other plans, because he would inevitably have to discard the identity of Fengxin Ancestor Zhao Zhengqing in the future. By spreading the method of breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage now, he could have a cover for the cultivation method when he broke through to the new identity.

Otherwise, since there are hardly any people in Taipingfang City who know how to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage, the Ruyi Sect would definitely find out the answer as soon as they return.

For the sake of a hundred years, it is fitting to preach the Tao to the people of Taipingfang at this time and act as a Heavenly Venerable who imparts knowledge and teaches.

However, Scorpion Lady was naturally unaware of the reason behind this.

After Li Jieqing finished speaking with righteous indignation, the Scorpion Lady's expression remained strange for a while.

There are too many hypocritical people in the cultivation world, so she's long been used to it. But this person in front of her seems to be more than just talking; he really intends to give away his cultivation technique.

Aren't you afraid that the flaws in your technique will become known to everyone, or that others will cultivate the same technique and catch up with you?

After thinking it over and over, Scorpion Lady sighed softly, then hesitated to speak.

"What, are you still not satisfied with this way out you've been given?"

Li Jieqing was not surprised and laughed, "You possess this precious skill, yet you neither sought to divert trouble elsewhere nor fled to the mortal world to avoid disaster. Instead, you secretly came to find me tonight. What is your purpose? Tell me."

Could it be that because of his good reputation, the Scorpion Lady took her treasure and went to seek refuge with him?

If that's really the reason, then it's obvious they're trying to deceive me.

Kill!

Since Scorpion Lady still wants to speak, it's better to ask clearly at once, so as to avoid causing any trouble later when I'm studying the cultivation technique.

A soft cough was heard first.

With one hand on her chest and the other wiping the crimson from her lips with a handkerchief, the Scorpion Lady looked utterly pitiful.

Having already prepared her words based on their previous conversation, she bowed gracefully.

"Cultivation is a solitary pursuit, and old friends often pass away; only the path to immortality remains, urging one never to cease!"

"Master Zhao cultivates the *Blood Heart Freedom Secret Record*, yet remains steadfastly seated in his cave, showing no interest in breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage for a year. This suggests he must have benefited from his meeting with Fairy Shecai and possesses other Foundation Establishment techniques. I wish to exchange the *Blood Heart Freedom Secret Record* for another Foundation Establishment technique, ensuring my path to immortality remains unbroken. I humbly request Master Zhao's mercy!"

This is the reason why Scorpion Lady knelt down and begged for a way out as soon as they met on North Street.

Indeed, the world is never short of intelligent people.

Li Jieqing sighed inwardly.

Knowing that one is practicing the "Secret Record of Blood Heart Freedom," yet remaining secluded and calmly waiting, and even willing to release the "Secret Record of Blood Heart Freedom," one must assume that one has other foundation-building methods.

Although he wasn't lying, he now wanted to kill Scorpion Lady.