I tamed beasts and achieved immortality in the world of cultivation.

Just then, Chen Qing's gaze fell on a jade slip in the corner of the bookshelf.

"Spirit Turtle Shield... It condenses a phantom turtle shell shield around the body using spiritual power. It can shrink and retract at will, offering moderate defensive power but being extremely flexible..."

Chen Qing seemed to be deep in thought.

This is good; it provides defense without hindering movement, making it much better than the passive defense provided by the Golden Light Shield that traps you inside.

He then looked at another jade slip next to him.

"Flowing Wind Escape... A wind-based escape technique that transforms the user into a flowing wind, making it extremely fast and suitable for short-distance evasion... This is good. When used in conjunction with the Wind Control Technique, one can escape and the other dodge, greatly increasing the ability to survive."

Chen Qing's eyes lit up.

His current Lightness Technique is too basic, only making him a little lighter. If he really encounters danger, he won't be able to escape at all. This Flowing Wind Escape can be stacked with the Wind Control Technique, which is an advanced version of Lightness Technique, to make up for his shortcomings.

One defensive technique and two escape techniques, combining offense and defense, allowing for both advance and retreat.

"That's it, these three."

Having made up his mind, Chen Qing reached out and took down the three jade slips. He carefully read through the descriptions again, and after confirming that there were no problems, he turned and walked towards the exit.

As he passed by the attack spell section, he couldn't help but take a second look. Signature spells like "Fireball," "Wind Blade," and "Earth Spike" were neatly arranged on the bookshelves, and the prices weren't too expensive.

Chen Qing shook his head and looked away.

His role was never to be on the front lines. With Qingtian and Danyu holding the line, all he needed to do was ensure his own survival.

We'll talk about offensive spells later.

Back at the entrance to the Sutra Repository, Chen Qing gently placed the two jade slips on the wooden table and cupped his hands in greeting:

"Uncle-Master, I have made my choice."

"Spirit Turtle Shield, Flowing Wind Escape, Wind Control Technique... Hmm, they're all practical."

The old man put down the ancient book, took the jade slip and looked at it. He then casually took out three blank jade tablets and copied the spell contents from the three jade slips into them. His technique was skillful, and he completed the task in a flash of inspiration.

"Spirit Turtle Shield 50 spirit stones, Wind Control Technique 50 spirit stones, Flowing Wind Escape 60 spirit stones, totaling 160 spirit stones."

Chen Qing was prepared. He took out 160 low-grade spirit stones from his storage bag and neatly stacked them on the table. The old man didn't count them and simply waved his hand, and the spirit stones disappeared.

He handed the two jade tokens to Chen Qing, his tone becoming more serious:

"These three techniques are treasured by my Lingyun Sect and must not be passed on to outsiders. The jade tablets contain restrictions that will destroy themselves within one month and cannot be copied a second time. You may practice them yourself, but if you pass them on to others—"

The old man paused, a glint of sternness flashing in his eyes: "You know the rules of the Enforcement Hall."

Chen Qing's heart skipped a beat. He accepted the jade token with both hands and solemnly said:

"This disciple understands and would never dare to reveal this to anyone."

The old man nodded, picked up the ancient book again, resumed his half-asleep, half-awake state, and waved his hand:

"Go."

Chen Qing bowed in thanks again, then turned and left the Sutra Repository with Dan Yu and Qing Tian.

……

We left the library.

Chen Qing narrowed his eyes slightly and let out a long breath.

160 spirit stones is neither a lot nor a little; it would take an ordinary disciple at least four or five years to save up enough.

The two thousand newly raised blue carp were not yet ready for market, and four of the ten bottles of spirit beast pills he had just bought had already been used. The remaining amount was only enough for Qingtian and Danyu for three months. He was indeed a little short of money, but these two techniques were related to his life, so the spirit stones were well spent.

Qingtian perched on Chen Qing's shoulder, curiously peering at the jade pendant in his hand, a vague thought forming in his mind:

"Is this... tasty?"

Chen Qing was both amused and exasperated, and flicked his little head: "All you ever think about is food."

Dan Yu stood beside him, glanced at the jade tablet, and sent a faint thought: "Not bad."

Chen Qing smiled, carefully put the jade token into his storage bag, glanced back at the majestic Scripture Pavilion, and secretly planned that he would have to study these two techniques carefully over the next month.

……

That night.

Chen Qing sat cross-legged on a futon, with three jade tablets in front of him, his gaze sweeping over them.

"Spirit Turtle Shield, Flowing Wind Escape, Wind Control Technique..."

He picked up the jade tablet of the Spirit Turtle Shield, placed it on his forehead, and probed it with his spiritual sense.

In an instant, a flood of information rushed into his mind: the path of spiritual energy circulation, the method of condensing the tortoise shield, the technique of contracting at will... Chen Qing concentrated and held his breath, memorizing each word carefully, not daring to be careless in the slightest.

After about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, he put down the jade tablet, closed his eyes to savor the moment, and then slowly opened them.

"This spirit tortoise shield is said to have medium defense, but its effectiveness is actually determined by the amount of spiritual energy invested."

He thoughtfully weighed the jade tablet in his hand. "With enough spiritual energy, its defensive capabilities can reach a superior level, and it can even condense four tortoise shields to protect from four directions simultaneously..."

Chen Qing nodded, put down the jade token of the Spirit Turtle Shield, and picked up the jade token of the Flowing Wind Escape.

The spiritual sense probed in again.

After the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Chen Qing opened his eyes, a hint of satisfaction flashing in them.

"Short-range burst evasion, turning into a flowing wind, as fast as a ghost... This thing can definitely save your life in a critical moment."

He reviewed the key points of the Flowing Wind Escape technique in his mind before picking up the last jade tablet of the Wind Control Technique.

A sweep of spiritual sense,

Its content is similar in difficulty to the Spirit Turtle Shield and Flowing Wind Escape, but in Chen Qing's eyes, it is much simpler than the former two.

The Wind Control Technique is an advanced method of the Lightness Technique.

Having cultivated the Lightness Technique for many years, Chen Qing had a solid foundation and it was already like an instinct. Now, when he looked at the Wind Control Technique again, many of its key points suddenly became clear, unlike the previous two techniques which were so obscure.

"Let's start with the simplest one."

Having made up his mind, Chen Qing carefully put the three jade pendants into his storage bag and stood up.

……

in the courtyard.

The old pine trees are evergreen, and the wind chimes tinkle.

Chen Qing closed his eyes and concentrated, his spiritual energy circulating slowly within his body according to the route recorded on the jade tablet. The spiritual energy rose from his dantian, flowed down his meridians to the Yongquan point on the soles of his feet, and then transformed into a gentle breeze that wrapped around his legs...

He suddenly opened his eyes and moved.

call--

Chen Qing seemed to be lifted up by the wind, taking a step that covered three zhang (approximately 10 meters). His body was so light that it seemed weightless. With a light touch of his toes on the bluestone ground, he floated several more zhang, his clothes fluttering in the wind.

"good."

Chen Qing steadied himself, secretly pleased.

The Wind Control Technique is more than one level higher than the Lightness Technique. After using it, one feels as light as a swallow. Although one cannot truly fly, it is more than enough to briefly walk on air and traverse mountains and valleys as if walking on flat ground.

He tried a few more times and became more and more adept, moving freely through the courtyard, sometimes skimming the branches of old pines, sometimes gliding along the ground, his clothes fluttering in the wind.

Although he was only at the fourth level of Qi Refining, he still possessed a certain air of otherworldly elegance.

……

Dan Yu stood under the old pine tree, glanced at Chen Qing who was practicing with great skill in the courtyard, and tilted his head slightly.

She looked down at her dilapidated alchemy furnace, then at the firewood piled inside, a hint of disdain flashing in her beady black eyes.

"The firewood... is too slow."

Dan Yu opened her long beak, and a ball of pure white "Crane Heart White Flame" was spat out of her mouth. The firewood was instantly ignited, and the fire was several times stronger than before. The temperature inside the furnace rose rapidly.

Niwa nodded in satisfaction.

It reached its long beak into the cloth bag beside it, picked up a few herbs, and skillfully tossed them into the alchemy furnace.

The herbs were added to the stove, producing a soft crackling sound, and a faint medicinal aroma filled the air.

Dan Yu narrowed his eyes slightly, his mind probing into the furnace, sensing every change in the herbs. His long beak would occasionally probe into the furnace opening, skillfully stirring the herbs inside.

When Chen Qing finished practicing the Wind Control Technique and stopped to rest, he happened to see this scene and couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"You already have a spiritual fire, why are you still burning firewood?"

Without turning his head, Dan Yu sent out a faint thought: "Conserve spiritual energy."

Chen Qing's lips twitched.

A dignified mid-grade first-tier spirit beast, possessing the bloodline inheritance fire, still needs a wood-fired stove to refine pills...

This art style is truly unique.

However, he couldn't be bothered to care. As long as Dan Yu was happy, that was all that mattered. After all, with the system around, there was no need for her to actually concoct any pills.

……

Qingtian squatted on the futon prepared for him by Chen Qing, a piece of meat bone in his mouth. He looked at Chen Qing cultivating in the courtyard, and then at Dan Yu concentrating on refining pills under the old pine tree. A thoughtful look flashed in his golden-brown eyes.

He chewed the meat twice and swallowed it.

Then he stood up from the futon, walked to the corner of the yard with his short legs, and picked up a stone lock that was bigger than his body.

"Heave-ho...heave-ho..."

Qingtian gritted his teeth, his little face turning red, and he struggled to lift the stone lock. With each lift, he would steal a glance at Chen Qing, and when he saw that Chen Qing wasn't paying attention, he would continue to lift it with all his might.

He didn't really understand why he was lifting that heavy stone.

But he remembered that every time he finished lifting the stone, Chen Qing would smile, pat his head, and give him a delicious meat bone.

and……

Dan Yu has learned how to refine pills, and Chen Qing is also practicing magic.

He didn't want to be completely clueless.

Qingtian lifted the stone lock again, panting heavily, but still refused to put it down, his furry little face full of seriousness.

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