Gou Zai Qingluo Cave Heaven Cultivation

Although previous tests have shown that there are individual differences in plant progression, this means that the Ice Blue Duckweed is unique in the world.

But Zhou Baoqing still planned to try his luck and collect some ordinary duckweed tomorrow to see if it could mutate into ice-blue duckweed.

There's no way around it. What's that saying again? The poor rely on technology, the rich rely on mutation.

The same principle applies to the cultivation world.

Of course, even if you can't transform duckweed, spending some time cultivating mutated duckweed is still a promising and lucrative business.

However, spiritual practice cannot be neglected; in fact, it is fundamental.

Zhou Baoqing composed himself, sat cross-legged on the futon, and opened the "Notes on Clarifying the Mind" that Zhou Xuezheng had given him that day.

Opening the book, one finds a short note written in vigorous handwriting:

"In my youth, I only knew the form of breathing exercises, and my temperament was unruly. I neglected to cultivate my spirit, and at the age of thirty, I suffered from a heart fire affliction. Fortunately, I was rescued by my teacher. Now I pass on what I have learned in the past to my students, hoping that they will not repeat my mistakes."

Zhou Baoqing was slightly surprised when he read this.

Who would have thought that the strict and rigid Zhou Xuezheng was actually a carefree young man in his youth?

Turn the page again, and the main text begins by pointing straight to the source.

"Man has three treasures: essence, energy, and spirit. Essence is the root, energy is the trunk, and spirit is the master. People in the world value essence and energy more than spirit and soul, thinking that the physical body is real while the spirit and soul are ethereal. Little do they know that the body is like a boat and the spirit and soul are like a rudder. If a boat has no rudder, it will drift with the waves. No matter how strong it is, it is nothing more than something that can be played with by the wind and waves."

Every word is a gem, a revelation.

Zhou Baoqing read it carefully and found some enjoyment in it.

Turning the page further, you'll find the four dangers of having an improper mind.

The first is being distracted, where the mind wanders and does not return; outwardly, one appears to be in a meditative state, but inwardly, one is already scattered.

It's similar to having too many dreams at night. When you wake up, you feel like you haven't slept at all and are extremely tired.

Secondly, there is the fire of the heart. If one indulges in cultivation without ceasing for a long time, focusing only on physical cultivation without concentrating the mind, it will ignite the fire of the heart.

The symptoms include insomnia and increasing irritability.

Thirdly, one must avoid falling into demonic possession. Greed leads to attachment, attachment leads to delusion, and delusion leads to evil. This is especially dangerous for those who cultivate their spirit and soul.

At this point, Zhou Xuezheng used his cousin as an example. His cousin, Xiu Qiang, insisted on entering the realm, but ended up having hallucinations and almost tried to harm himself with a sword.

Zhou Xuezheng was a cultivator from the main branch of the Zhou family, and his cousin was also a direct descendant of the Zhou family. Even he could not avoid going into a state of demonic possession and almost destroyed his life. It is clear that cultivation is difficult at every turn and one must be cautious at every step.

Zhou Baoqing remembered it well.

The fourth is sitting in a state of death, where one's state of selflessness is too profound, and one's spirit wanders beyond the heavens and never returns.

The embarrassing incident that happened at school today stemmed from this.

Speaking of this, he recalled his absent-mindedness and the behavior of his classmates.

This was told to him by his other classmates later.

Su Wan was calm and decisive. She did not hold a grudge against him because of the argument during the morning class. On the contrary, when she saw that he was in danger of "sitting to death", she immediately grabbed the bronze chime on the offering table to call back his soul.

Liu Xiaorui, a timid girl, actually stepped forward and used the school rules to stop Wang Gou'er from forcibly waking him up.

Perhaps it's out of gratitude?

As for Wang Gou'er's actions, they were even more unexpected. Upon hearing that the situation was critical, he turned around and ran out to find Zhou Xuezheng for help without hesitation.

Everyone here is a good person.

These classmates will probably be the purest people in his future life.

Zhou Baoqing had also heard about the unpleasant things like school bullying, and felt even more fortunate in his life. Not only was he loved by his family, but he was also able to meet such a group of classmates who, despite their minor conflicts, were kind-hearted.

I need to cultivate myself well so that if my classmates encounter problems in the future, I can lend a hand. It's much better than being powerless and then regretting it.

Thinking of this, he was filled with motivation to cultivate.

The book records that there are many ways to purify one's mind, such as purifying oneself, setting up a Taoist altar, and even using the power of heaven and earth to cleanse one's soul.

These can be done simultaneously, or you can choose several.

Among them, "visualization" is one of the most profound.

"The one who visualizes closes his eyes and preserves the form as if it were truly before him. It is not a fabrication out of thin air, but rather a way to use visualization to guide the spirit; when the spirit arrives, the object becomes real."

"If one reaches the pinnacle, one can memorize and remember everything, apply knowledge to other situations, and every stroke of the brush is imbued with divine light."

Zhou Baoqing's eyes lit up.

Wouldn't that make talismans even more powerful in the future, eliminating any fear of those complicated steps that could break the talisman at the slightest mistake?

He examined it carefully with great interest.

The first step in visualization is for beginners to choose an object, the more specific the better, preferably something they are very familiar with. Never visualize the heavens and the earth, the sun and the moon, as the heavens and the earth are too vast and it is easy for the mind and soul to collapse. Nor should one visualize unknown things, as there is a risk of going astray or becoming possessed by demons.

Then open your eyes and observe for a moment, then close your eyes and contemplate silently. Achieving seven-tenths of the likeness is sufficient; do not strive for perfection. Striving for perfection will deplete your energy and prevent you from sustaining it.

After observing, do not get up immediately. First, let the things you have observed gradually fade and dissipate in your mind, returning to nothingness. Wait until your spirit is calm before slowly opening your eyes.

Zhou Baoqing closed the book and pondered to himself.

When beginners choose objects, they should choose the most familiar and specific ones. In this world, what is more familiar than the "Green Snail Cave Heaven" that is one with one's own body and mind?

The Qingluo Cave is a masterpiece of nature, and it is no exaggeration to call it a treasure of heaven and earth, containing all sorts of wondrous supernatural powers.

Not to mention that it is only in its initial stage now, and the future changes are infinitely mysterious and its potential is as deep as the ocean.

If you're going to visualize, visualize the most powerful one!

I've decided on you!

Zhou Baoqing made up his mind, sat up straight cross-legged, and took a deep breath.

First, he recalled the inner scenery of the cave in his mind and imprinted it deeply in his heart.

Then, he slowly closed his eyes, his mind sinking down, gradually sketching out the inner landscape of the cave in his mind.

Ordinary cultivators rely entirely on mental effort and memorization for visualization, which is extremely taxing on their spiritual energy.

But Zhou Baoqing is different; he and Qingluo are one.

This visualization was effortless for him, like a fish swimming in water or a seed sprouting; it was purely instinctive.

With a single thought, the myriad phenomena of the universe naturally appear in the sea of ​​consciousness.

The azure dome is clear and warm, and below it is a pool of spiritual water that is clear and pure, with tiny fragments of spiritual light floating on the fine stones at the bottom.

Every blade of grass, every tree, every boat, every ripple—every detail is crystal clear and precise.

The world is quiet, the mind is clear, all restlessness fades away, leaving only a peaceful and serene atmosphere.

A cool, refreshing spiritual sensation spread from his heart, flowing along his meridians and nourishing his mind like spring rain.

Zhou Baoqing knew that cultivation should not be rushed and hasty. He only sought to build up some spiritual charm in order to avoid excessive depletion of his soul.

However, through the mysterious connection between the human body and the clone, he directly reached the realm described in the "Essentials of Clarity of Mind" as "when the spirit arrives, things become real".

It was a surprise.

After an unknown amount of time, the illusory image of the cave in the divine sea gradually faded and dispersed, eventually returning to nothingness.

Once he had completely calmed down, he opened his eyes.

The patterns on the water and the veins of the growing plants are clearly visible.

"Is this the direct feeling of a strengthened spirit? The spiritual water of the Blessed Pool can cultivate the spirit and nurture comprehension; now, combined with this visualization method, it's divine!"

To verify the benefits of visualization, Zhou Baoqing pulled out the book that had previously caused him so much trouble, "Qingjin Talisman Manual".

With the keen perception brought about by visualization, one can not only see through the beginning, development, transition and conclusion contained in the ink lines, but also automatically deconstruct the flow of energy when the talisman drawer put pen to paper.

He closed the book and shut his eyes.

The intricate lines of the water-gathering pattern were imprinted in his mind without the slightest error. He even naturally understood the taboos and directions of spiritual energy in the annotations next to it, as if he had practiced them hundreds of times.

It is precisely the principle of "memorizing without forgetting and applying knowledge to other situations"!

Zhou Baoqing felt the slight sweat seeping from his palms due to excitement.

With such a profound spiritual foundation, escaping the "lowest" rating in next month's assessment will be a piece of cake.

More importantly, he might be able to cultivate talismans through the wonders of visualization!

Among the various arts of cultivation, the art of talismans is extremely difficult to learn, but once mastered, it becomes a highly profitable business.

"As long as you find the right method, the path of cultivation can be quite interesting."

Night had fallen, and the bright moon shone through the dome of the sky.

The young boy picked up a pen and began sketching on the book with flowing strokes, a confident smile on his lips.