Mountains and giant beasts, cabins in the woods

Bao Hei and Fu Hei have finally advanced to the second level of the second tier after a year.

They slowly woke up, their eyes fixed intently on their owner.

Liu Xingmo continued to explain the first stage of the "Calamity Star" technique, completing the review of the memories he had gained that day.

As Baohei and Fuhei listened, they ate fruit, simultaneously channeling their energy to naturally build a set of energy channels within their bodies.

The cultivation method, which originates from the innate deities, is indeed extraordinary. It is applicable to all living beings and anyone can practice it.

The two energy channels, one that of a turtle and the other that of a crow, appear completely different at first glance, but upon closer inspection, they lead to the same destination.

Once the contracted beasts had fully stabilized their foundations, Liu Xingmo nodded and said, "That's enough for today. I'll come again tomorrow. You all get some rest, and you can learn from each other if you don't understand anything."

The turtle and the crow stretched their necks and whispered to each other, connecting with the same soul imprint and exchanging insights on destiny.

Reassured, Liu Xingmo left the animal pen and walked out of his house.

As midnight approached, all was quiet. The full moon hung high in the sky, and starlight spilled across the fields. Autumn had lost the chirping of insects and the croaking of frogs, leaving a touch of melancholy in the stillness.

Liu Xingmo then went to the mushroom cultivation greenhouse and headed to Peach Blossom Spring.

Under the blazing sun, the mountains and forests were a sea of ​​gold. The tall, old oak trees had shed many leaves, and beams of sunlight filtered through their crisscrossing branches.

Liu Xingmo has now adapted to the drastic time zone changes, but sometimes he easily miscalculates the dates.

Disguised as squirrels, they wandered around the settlement.

For these furry little animals, life in the mountains and forests goes on as usual, with sunrise and sunset. Only winter is the greatest test that fate throws their way.

Squirrels of all sizes darted about on the branches. Some were stockpiling grain, others were collecting taxes. Their squeaking and chirping echoed throughout the air.

Liu Xingmo has recently come to enjoy coming here. Even without exploring or treasure hunting, walking through the villages and towns of foreign lands and ethnic groups is a wonderful experience that makes people linger.

No wonder some third-tier experts from Black Dragon Village, after transforming into beast form, completely embraced the mountains and forests. Furthermore, in some works of art, visitors from advanced civilizations are often captivated by less advanced cultures.

To put it bluntly, being around simple-minded little guys can help you forget your troubles.

But this kind of thinking has a somewhat condescending feel to it. After all, humans are just humans, with no worries about food or clothing. Looking at animals with a limited perspective will lead to seemingly plausible but ultimately flawed conclusions.

Zi Feiyu, know the joy of fish?

A squeak brought Liu Xingmo back from his philosophical reverie.

Dazhuang ran over. This tall squirrel jumped and leaped around its much smaller companion.

Liu Xingmo understood its meaning; it was admonishing him to be a good soldier, seize the opportunity, and strive to become a fire-breathing squirrel as powerful as the captain.

From the perspective of the local rats, only a hero like Dazhuang, whose size surpasses that of a rabbit, is qualified to be a soldier. Liu Xingmo, disguised as a squirrel, only has a chance to stand out if he receives the captain's exceptional appreciation.

The mouse is not me, so it does not know my joy.

Liu Xingmo continued to wander around the territory, and Dazhuang could only follow helplessly.

It seems that the fire cloud wood ear fungus was taken away quietly a few days ago without attracting any attention.

The disguise can continue, but we'll wait until next spring to lie low for a while longer; let's just disappear this winter.

Liu Xingmo started running, running through the big tree.

The wind howled in their ears, and fiery red figures were left behind. Ahead lay a dangerous wilderness, which they plunged into without hesitation.

Da Zhuang anxiously searched for his companions, but could not keep up with their pace. Finally, he climbed to the top of the oak tree and squeaked at the sky.

Sorry, Dazhuang. Let's play together again next year. Winter is still cruel even for a human like me; it's not a good time for adventure.

Liu Xingmo went around in circles and returned to Peach Blossom Spring.

Climbing up the mountain crevice, once you step onto the boardwalk, you remove the wooden planks behind you with each step, leaving only the indentations in the rock face.

After entering the cave and making a final check to ensure there was no risk of exposure, we left this new continent.

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Liu Xingmo went into the bedroom, quickly washed up, and then lay down on the bed in a daze, sleeping until noon.

After waking up, I pondered what to do next.

This autumn and winter, I'll focus on cultivation, transforming abundant resources into strength. And while I'm at it, I'll nurture various contracted beasts.

Liu Xingmo saw a large bottle of red medicine on the bedside table. It wasn't a blood-activating medicine, but rather a bottle of Bi Xue Feng Qiu Zi oral liquid.

He picked it up and took a big gulp, feeling a surge of powerful blood energy coursing through his body. He immediately sat cross-legged to cultivate and refine the medicinal power.

With the superior aptitude of the Blood Path Innate Body, external blood energy continuously integrates into the muscles, bones, skin, and flesh, and the body's own blood energy continuously solidifies, gradually approaching a certain limit.

Within the same level, there is a difficult hurdle every three levels. It is this hurdle between the third and fourth levels that has blocked my cultivation for many days.

He gulped down another mouthful of the potion, and his body exploded with power. His formidable mental strength brought the raging blood energy under control, making it his own.

At some point, the bottleneck broke.

Smoke billowed from Liu Xingmo's head, his face flushed red. He calmed himself down and then clenched his fists.

At the second tier, fourth level, one possesses the strength of 40 people, which, combined with elixirs that enhance physical strength, approaches the strength of 50 people.

Liu Xingmo stood up excitedly, but accidentally jumped two meters high.

He twisted his posture and landed steadily.

He stepped on the floor and excitedly performed a set of "Xuanwu Hard and Soft Transformation".

Excellent! You can proceed to the second stage of training.

Liu Xingmo went out and wandered around the medicine market, picking out the best ones to collect all the medicinal materials needed for the "Turtle Shell Skill" and the "Snake Bone Skill".

When I got home, I boiled some herbal medicine, and the bitter, burnt aroma filled the cramped room.

It must be said, the Xuanwu Mountain God is truly amazing. He managed to make a medicine without any spiritual energy work like a spiritual medicine. I wonder if he can turn the prescription into a pill formula.

When the time was almost right, Liu Xingmo took down the medicine pot and drank it down in one gulp before it had even cooled down.

He practiced internal energy cultivation techniques while simultaneously using external martial arts techniques.

His muscles and bones trembled, and his blood surged.

A power deep within his bloodline was awakened, coursing through his limbs and causing him to feel both itchy and sore all over.

Liu Xingmo forced himself to continue practicing his internal energy. When he finished, he reached out and touched his chest and stomach, feeling hard lumps under his skin.

It resembles both bones and scales.

Characteristics of the pleco! This strange fish has a body covered in sturdy bony armor, making it impossible for predators to bite it.

The second-tier Blood Path Fish Realm can activate the bloodline of a first-tier refined mythical beast, causing some animal characteristics to appear on the body surface.

The focus of "Xuanwu's Hard and Soft Transformation" is on defense and flexibility, allowing the body to develop and change in this way.

Liu Xingmo crossed his arms, feeling the solid physique, and gained more confidence in the future.

After eating and drinking my fill, I opened the door to my home.

The autumn sun filtered the mountains and forests until they were translucent, the golden chestnuts and the dark green pines intertwined harmoniously, stretching along the mountainside to the ends of the earth.

What a beautiful day! Thinking about it, I should bring ice cream to my tutoring session.

I've only been to Nancun a few times. It's a gathering place for practitioners of various schools of thought, such as ice magic, fire magic, and sword magic.