A man from the Big Dipper, starting his charlatanship at Mount Tai.

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Lin Xiu had once obtained a Buddhist artifact belonging to Shakyamuni, from which he replicated many Daoist principles. He had also used the Human World Cauldron to refine himself and even saints, and his understanding of the Buddhist path had surpassed that of many Buddhas. In addition, Lin Xiu knew that An Miaoyi would cultivate Buddhist methods in the future, which is why he chose to present this as a gift.

An Miaoyi was stunned.

After hearing that Lin Xiu planned to occupy the Miaoyu Nunnery for three or four days, she thought that Lin Xiu might offer compensation, and she also thought about the specific content of the compensation, such as: source, longevity sacred object, beauty sacred object, etc.

But... Buddhist items are indeed a bit of a surprise.

Was my intuition right after all?

An Miaoyi didn't say much, but respectfully thanked him. While accepting Lin Xiu's compensation, she also asked Lin Xiu to accept the healing elixir.

Lin Xiu did not refuse, but instead accepted it and casually tossed it towards Ye Fan.

"Little Leaf, you've done well lately, fulfilling your promise to me and about to break through to the fourth level. Consider this a reward for you."

Ye Fan: "........."

Ye Fan remained silent. It wasn't that he had any objection to Lin Xiu giving away the gift to someone else so easily; he just suddenly felt a little uneasy.

Lin Xiu didn't trick him recently, but he tricked Lin Xiu badly.

The thought of what might happen after Lin Xiu learns the truth makes Ye Fan's anus tighten and his body tremble.

"Thank you for the medicine, Your Majesty."

After thanking Lin Xiu, Ye Fan hurriedly made an excuse to slip away.

After all... he was genuinely afraid that Lin Xiu would glean something from his incredibly strange expression!

I just hope that the remedial measures I took afterward will have some effect.

If things really get to that point where it's beyond repair, Master Lin will definitely skin me alive.

Ye Fan prayed wholeheartedly that his arrangements would have some effect.

.......

On the other side, Lin Xiu's side.

After greeting An Miaoyi, Lin Xiu went to the center of Miaoyu Nunnery, took out Taishan, which was suppressing three half-step great beings, and placed it beside him. He then prepared to cultivate next to Taishan.

Since the official claim is "to leave behind one's own lineage before death," Lin Xiu naturally has to offer something substantial.

This "Tai Mountain," which is powerful enough to forge an unparalleled immortal artifact, is the bait that Lin Xiu has laid out.

"Hi!~"

"Could this mountain be forged from the supreme immortal material, the 'Five Elements Immortal Stone'? Such a large Five Elements Immortal Stone is simply unheard of!"

"Immortal materials! These are immortal materials! Immortal materials that can forge supreme immortal artifacts! The gossip circulating around the Tai Xuan Sect is true, Immortal Venerable Lin Xiu really has immortal materials!"

"Hmph~ I knew it~ The cultivators who witnessed the tribulation were all eyewitnesses, so their rumors must be true!"

The group of cultivators were initially attracted by Lin Xiu's Mount Tai.

But soon, everyone's attention shifted to the three half-step great masters who were suppressed at the foot of Mount Tai.

After all, no matter how interesting or miraculous Mount Tai may be, it is ultimately an inanimate object.

Where is the gossip of living people more interesting than the gossip of inanimate objects?

"........"

As everyone's attention gradually shifted to them, the half-step great powers of Yaoguang, Dayan, and Zifu Holy Land who had been suppressed covered their faces with their sleeves.

"Oh?... Covering your face? You know it's shameful, huh? Why didn't you think of this when you were ambushing others?"

"Hey, hey, hey~ Don't turn around! Let me see which faction's half-step Grandmaster has been suppressed?"

"Haha~ I've already figured it out! The clothes these three people are wearing come from Yao Guang, Dayan, and Zifu respectively! Now that's settled..."

"I've made a fool of myself in front of the whole world!"

........

As the group discussed the matter, they suddenly discovered a blind spot.

"Wait, if I remember correctly, the weapon Immortal Venerable Lin Xiu used during his tribulation was a divine mirror, right? How could it be such a sacred mountain?"

Because Lin Xiu's figure appeared and disappeared in the sea of lightning, and each cultivator's divine sense was different, what each of them saw did not correspond perfectly.

"You're mistaken! It wasn't some immortal mountain! I remember it was a black suona horn, which I saw Immortal Venerable Lin Xiu play himself, and that's how I managed to rouse those three half-step Great Powers out!"

"Really? I seem to remember it being a shrine."

"Sigh~"

"According to you, Immortal Venerable Lin Xiu possesses more than one artifact for proving his Dao?"

"He forged four powerful Dao artifacts by himself. No wonder he suffered such a calamity. He was far too greedy! For a cultivator, one artifact for proving the Dao is enough!"

"that is!"

"By the way, brother, the Myriad Desires Nunnery has already begun the preliminary selection for the 'Immortal Venerable's Successor Competition.' If you can win in the same realm, you might be able to obtain the entire inheritance of Immortal Venerable Lin Xiu!"

"Huh? Why didn't you say something so important sooner! Cough cough... In my opinion, so what if Master has four artifacts for proving the Dao? It's perfectly normal for Master to have four artifacts for proving the Dao, okay? It's all that blind old man's fault for being jealous of Master's talent, which is why he sent down this unjust tribulation of lightning! After I attain the Dao, I will definitely avenge Master!"

"Uh... Fellow Daoist, you haven't won yet? How come you're even calling me 'Master'? That's shameless!"

........

Lin Xiu had anticipated this situation and did not try to stop him. He simply enveloped himself in a cocoon of light, intending to use the remaining three or four days to consolidate his realm, and perhaps even... take it to the next level.

"Oh right, I almost forgot."

Before going into seclusion to consolidate his cultivation level, Lin Xiu habitually tried to trigger the daily check-in.

The next second, Lin Xiu heard the system notification.

[Ding! ~]

[Congratulations, host, on successfully completing the special location check-in.]

[Check-in location: Miaoyu Nunnery.]

[Congratulations, host, you have received the reward: The Art of Perfecting Both Desire and Fulfillment (Gold).]

【The Perfect Method of Fulfilling Both Desire and Perfection: The upgraded Emperor-level method of dual cultivation from the original Myriad Desires Hermitage, it is the supreme method of dual cultivation.

Male and female cultivators who use the "Dual Cultivation Method of Perfect Desire" will not only experience a pleasure akin to ascending to immortality, but will also receive numerous additional benefits.

Effect 1: Enlightenment Bonus. Male and female cultivators using the "Perfect Harmony of Desire" technique will receive a certain enlightenment bonus during intimate interactions. The higher the cultivation level of both parties, the greater the bonus. The stronger the physique and bloodline of both parties, the greater the bonus.

Effect Two: Origin Exchange and Sublimation. As the name suggests, when men and women practice this method, their origins will undergo a slight sublimation through the interaction of Yin and Yang. The higher the cultivation level of both parties, the better the sublimation effect. The stronger their physique and bloodline, the stronger the sublimation.

Effect 3: Enhanced Realm Level. Both men and women who use this method to assist in cultivation will receive a slight boost to their realm level, with the weaker party receiving the greater boost.

Effect 4: Healing. Using this method to heal wounds can yield powerful healing effects. Although it cannot compare to the elixir of immortality, it is still slightly stronger than the elixir of demigods.

Note: Those who uphold their primordial Yin and Yang will receive a significant boost to all the effects of the "Perfect Harmony of Desire" technique.

"uh-huh?........"

Looking at the gold-level reward he received from the Myriad Desires Temple, Lin Xiu fell into complete silence.

If he hadn't known that his Dao injury was faked, and if he hadn't had two sets of Sacred Fruits in his system space, he would have thought that the system had deliberately refreshed this reward to help him recover from his Dao injury.

Chapter 201 The Method of Dual Cultivation, My True Nature

"The method of dual cultivation..."

Lin Xiu had never paid much attention to matters between men and women, believing that things should just take their natural course.

However, if this "Perfect Harmony of Desire and Fulfillment" method really does have certain enhancements to cultivation speed, perception of the Great Dao, physique, and bloodline strength, as described by the system, Lin Xiu would still be willing to give it a try.

"Of course, it's best to forget about just finding anyone. Even if we were to find someone, we'd have to find someone we have feelings for."

Several beautiful figures instantly flashed through Lin Xiu's mind.

But these beautiful figures only existed for a few seconds before Lin Xiu abruptly dismissed them from his mind.

Because, upon closer reflection, if someone were to actively seduce others simply because they wanted to practice dual cultivation techniques... that would be incredibly scummy!

He has always let things take their natural course. Even when he has had intimate contact with other female cultivators, it has always been limited to casual encounters.

As a result, now that they have obtained a dual cultivation method that is beneficial to their spiritual practice, they want to take the initiative to establish connections with others.

"Now I understand what it means to say, 'I'll give you 20 million, leave my daughter.'"

.......

When feelings are mixed with self-interest, they become impure.

However, in the end, feelings are inherently based on certain considerations of self-interest.

Many men would refuse to marry an unattractive woman.

But if you were told that the ugly woman's father was a high-ranking official, most ordinary men would accept it.

Women are the same in this respect.

No matter how earth-shattering the love is in a romance drama or a romance novel, it must be based on the male lead being handsome, rich, and powerful.

"Ultimately, pursuing a relationship that disregards external and internal conditions and seeks only spiritual connection is almost impossible."

"The world is material, and cultivators are material too. Perhaps only by cultivating to the level of sacrificial rites can one truly transcend it."

"Since we are still far from transcending, we might as well abandon such pretentious ideas and ask our true feelings."

"What is my true nature...?"

"What is it that I think, what is it that I seek...?"

"This problem must be solved as soon as possible."

"If I don't figure out this problem, how can I sever my path?"

"If I don't figure out this problem, even if I manage to sever my path, I will face an unprecedented calamity."

"What I think, what I seek... my true self..."

.......

It is extremely difficult for ordinary cultivators to find their true selves.

But Lin Xiu was different.