Villain Master, my disciples all want to backstab me

Chapter 38: Blood Essence Heart Falling Technique

"Let's go."

Bai Yuan once again pulled out the [Love Thread] and tied her fingers together with those of Ye Shuang'er and Ji Tingxue before stepping into the thick fog. While silently chanting "forward, backward, left, right, left, right, squat, jump," she pulled Ye Shuang'er and the other two deeper into the fog, taking one deep step and one shallow step.

Judging from the touch of the ground under my feet, the touch of my surroundings, and the smell I smell, this should be a peach blossom forest near a water source.

The grass is fresh and the fallen petals are colorful.

At the end of the forest, the water source is revealed, revealing a mountain. A waterfall cascades down from the sky into a pool below, sending up a mist that fills the air. Through the mist, one can see the entrance to a naturally formed cave, nestled behind the waterfall.

"arrive."

As they stepped into the cave, Bai Yuan and the others' vision suddenly opened up. They saw a large number of stalactites hanging down from the top and all around the cave. Together with the luminous pearls inlaid on the surrounding walls, they created a magical and magnificent scene that was dazzling.

"here....."

Ji Tingxue looked around and vaguely saw the clue: "It seems to be a man-made cave?"

"Well, this is where a demon cultivator lived back then, but that was a long time ago. Now... don't be polite, just treat this place as your own home and sit wherever you want."

Bai Yuan said casually.

This cave doesn't look big from the outside, but it's a different world inside.

In addition to the space we had just entered, there were several smaller caves inside, like living rooms and bedrooms, with a total area of ​​several hundred square meters. There were also stone tables and stone chairs placed around. The temperature inside the caves was just right, and the air was not humid. It was almost a completely different world from the outside of the waterfall.

If you put up a couplet that reads "The blessed land of Flower-Fruit Mountain, the paradise of Water Curtain Cave", you can then go to the Journey to the West studio next door and cosplay the cave of a certain Monkey King.

Bai Yuan had been here many times in his previous life, so it was not unfamiliar to him at all.

After greeting Ye Shuang'er and the other two, she walked straight into a small cave on the inner side. Then, from a pile of scattered discarded jade slips and jade boxes in the corner of the cave, she found a jade slip with a relatively unique style. After wiping off the dust, she saw the words "Blood Essence Heart Meteorite Art" carved in ancient seal characters on the side.

Bai Yuan injected spiritual power into the jade slip, summoned the contents of the technique, and read through a few pages.

Speaking of which, she had obtained this technique in her previous life, but because she obtained it as a player at that time, she had not read the contents inside.

As the game became reality, she realized the manual was thicker than she'd imagined. It covered everything from the most basic acupuncture points and meridians to the pathways for spiritual energy circulation and the cultivation techniques for each level of the technique. Written in classical Chinese and filled with numerous cultivation terminology, it was difficult to understand.

If Bai Yuan had not inherited most of the memories of the "Blood Kite", it would be like reading a heavenly book, let alone practicing according to it.

"……I see."

“I almost know how to get started.”

After spending nearly an hour carefully reading through the entire secret book, Bai Yuan closed his eyes again, sorted out his thoughts, and had an idea in his mind.

the other side.

Ye Shuang'er also searched the other rooms in the cave with curiosity, and found a pile of unlabeled pills and a jade lamp. She came over and asked Bai Yuan what it was.

Bai Yuan actually couldn't recognize all of them.

But she had explored this place in her previous life, and she had memories of being a player in her mind. She could basically find the corresponding answers by looking for the questions.

"This is the Small Huan Dan, this is the Big Huan Dan, this is the Thousand-Year Yangxin Dan, this is..."

When talking about the bottles of black pills, Bai Yuan hesitated for a moment, picked up one and sniffed it, then carefully examined the pattern and shape of the pill. He said uncertainly, "They should be several kinds of poison pills and expired antidote pills. You can ask Ji Tingxue later."

These pills, especially those of the recovery type, are very useful when practicing the "Blood Essence Heart Meteorite Art".

So Bai Yuan accepted it with a smile and put it into his storage bag, and only gave the "Millennium Nourishing Heart Pill" to Ye Shuang'er.

As for that jade lamp...

"This is the Blood Lotus Lamp. When injected with blood, it can generate a cave-like barrier. Give it to Fellow Daoist Ji Tingxue. It's a token of our gratitude as master and disciple."

Actually, this [Blood Lotus Lantern] was also very useful to Bai Yuan, but Ji Tingxue had helped them all the way here, and if they didn't get anything in the end, not only Ji Tingxue, but Bai Yuan would feel bad. So, this relatively unimportant item had to be given up.

Ji Tingxue originally wanted to refuse.

But Ye Shuang'er, following her master's orders, stuffed the jade lamp directly into her arms, leaving the latter feeling a bit helpless and unable to laugh or cry, and she could only accept it reluctantly.

after that.

Bai Yuan took a deep breath, bowed to the two present, and said solemnly, "I will need about three to five days to practice this spiritual root-rebuilding technique. I cannot be disturbed during this period, otherwise I might go astray. So... I'll have to trouble Miss Ji and Qingyu to protect me."

"...Fellow Daoist Hua, you're welcome. I'll do my best."

Ji Tingxue and Ye Shuang'er also nodded in agreement with the same serious expression.

present.

Ji Tingxue went out first and prepared to set up a defensive formation around.

Although it was difficult for ordinary monks to find this place due to the maze outside, there was always a chance of failure. In order to ensure that the reconstruction process was smooth, some necessary defensive measures had to be taken in advance.

Bai Yuan, on the other hand, took out the Ice Jade Bed from her storage bag—a thing she had brought from Hidden Moon Mountain—and placed it inside the cave. She took off her shoes and socks, sat cross-legged on her bare, smooth jade feet, and unfolded the jade slip containing the "Blood Essence Heart Meteorite Art" and held it in front of her.

The pile of "big and small elixirs" were also placed aside, within easy reach, ready for use at any time.

then.

Bai Yuan closed his eyes and concentrated for a moment, suppressing all the distracting thoughts in his heart.

Start breathing, in and out.

Just as she was making hand gestures and preparing to practice her skills.

The system's text box suddenly appeared, and it seemed a little hesitant.

[Um... Although it may be a little late to ask this question now, host, do you really want to practice the "Blood Essence Heart Meteorite Art"? ]

(What's wrong?)

[I just want to remind you that this technique may be a bit risky. Given the host's current physical condition, it is very likely that he will die mid-practice. Therefore... please consider this carefully.]

Chapter 39: Three Corpses Reversing Fate Gu

Careful consideration?

Bai Yuan was a little surprised by the system's reminder.

(Could it be that you, little idiot, have any advice?)

[This... not yet, but if the host can accumulate fluctuation value for a while longer, perhaps it can be exchanged for items to repair spiritual roots. That would be safer and more reliable...]

(...)

Bai Yuan was speechless.

She had chosen to seek out the "Blood Essence Heart Falling Art" because she felt relying on a lottery to solve her spiritual root problem was a bit far-fetched; while threats from the Qingxuan Sect, Jiang Rao, the Tianyuan Sword Sect, and others were imminent. Therefore, what the system said was pure nonsense.

"By the way..."

Bai Yuan pondered for a moment and vaguely guessed the key point: "If I die, what will happen to you, little loser?"

[Once our system family is bound to a host, we will share their success and failure. If you, the host, unfortunately perish, I will also fall into dormancy until I am repaired by the upper system in the future, and then I can wake up and continue to search for a new host.]

【but……】

[Although I won’t die, I might not be myself after I wake up...]

The system seemed to hesitate for a moment, then finally made up its mind, made the text very small, and whispered:

[Host, I can use an illegal permission to help you adjust the probability of a lottery draw, so that this draw will 100% guarantee that you will win a recovery or life-extending item, ensuring your survival rate during this cultivation... If you fail to cultivate the "Blood Essence Heart Meteorite Art" this time, please abandon this plan immediately and we will work together to find another solution...]

"...I didn't expect you, little loser, to have this skill."

Bai Yuan pondered the system's suggestion in his mind, but said half-jokingly, "So, the fact that I drew so many stockings and underwear before was also the result of you secretly tampering with the drop rate?"

[Ah, that... no, no, no! It's just that there are so many costumes in the prize pool!]

"Haha, I don't believe you."

Bai Yuan didn't worry about the issue of black and white silk. He looked at his remaining 1700 fluctuation value and decided to go all in.

"7 small lucky bags, 1 big lucky bag, let's get started."

The big golden turntable appeared again.

After a few breaths, a row of lottery results appeared in front of Bai Yuan's eyes -

[Congratulations to the host, you drew the Qi and Blood Pill (a pill made with the heart blood of the Northern Wilderness Giant Bear as the main ingredient, which has the effect of significantly replenishing Qi and blood)]

[Congratulations to the host, you drew the Soul Solidifying Pill (a pill made with the inner pill of the Frost Blood Crow as the main ingredient, which has the effect of stabilizing the soul)]

[Congratulations to the host, you drew the Great Rejuvenation Pill...]

【…】

[Congratulations to the host, you've drawn the Three Corpses Reversing Life Gu (a special Gu worm nurtured by the host's own blood and essence. It can be activated upon the host's death, returning the host's body, soul, and will to their optimal state within five days. Note: Recovery takes months to years after each use. Feeding them with blood and essence can shorten the cooldown.)]

Hmm... the lottery results this time seem pretty good.

Especially the [Fate-Defying Gu] from the big lucky bag, which is equivalent to having an extra life - maybe even more than one.

It’s a pity that the “backtracking” time is limited to five days. If it is extended to a month, she can just stab herself and then go back to the time before she was hunted by the Qingxuan Sect.

[…Host, you may now begin your cultivation. I will constantly monitor your physical condition and, when needed, directly integrate the effects of these medicinal pills into your body.]

"Ah."

Bai Yuan took a deep breath and said no more. He cleared his mind of all distracting thoughts and continued to practice.

……

As mentioned before, "Blood Essence Heart Meteorite Art" is a technique for reshaping the physical body.

The premise of reconstruction is destruction.

Therefore, the first step in practicing this skill is to reverse the flow of spiritual energy and artificially destroy the original meridians and flesh.

When Bai Yuan was practicing the first big circle, she felt the pain radiating from all over her body. It was small but sharp, as if many people were pricking her body with silver needles.

As the exercise continued, when it came to the second big cycle, she felt her body begin to heat up again, as if she was being roasted on a fire. Her skin was red and hot all over, and she was sweating profusely.

Wait until the third or fourth big cycle...

"puff--"

A sweet and fishy feeling suddenly rushed into Bai Yuan's throat, almost causing him to lose his concentration. However, when he was about to spit out blood, he forced himself to hold it back and swallowed the blood clot back.

"I see……"

No wonder the system popped up to remind her just now.

Previously, based on his knowledge from his previous life, Bai Yuan judged that the success rate of practicing "Blood Essence Heart Meteorite Art" was 70%.

But this perception is actually not accurate.

Because players are all special. In the parlance of the immortal cultivation world, they are all individuals with a "destiny." Just like Ye Shuang'er and Qingluo, these destined heroines, their fates are extremely long, making them unlikely to be killed easily. Their chances of becoming possessed during cultivation are also far lower than those of ordinary people.

but.

For ordinary practitioners without this status, the reverse flow of spiritual energy means that they are constantly at risk of going astray, or even entering a state of obsession, while practicing the "Blood Essence Heart Meteorite Art". In this case, even a 50% success rate, let alone a 70% success rate, is probably an exaggeration.

but……

Now that we have prepared to this point, there is no turning back.

Even if he noticed that the situation was unusual, Bai Yuan had no choice but to bite the bullet and face the challenge.

Bai Yuan once again devoted himself to cultivation.

This time, she circulated the energy for five full cycles, and felt both extreme cold and extreme heat in her body at the same time.

Under the stimulation of alternating hot and cold, the already injured and fragile parts of his body finally couldn't withstand the impact and tore apart on the physical level. In just a moment, Bai Yuan felt the pain deep into his bones, and he couldn't even breathe!

It hurts...it hurts so much!

but……

There's a feeling of déjà vu again.

In the moment when Bai Yuan was enveloped by pain and his vision went black, several images flashed through his mind -

That was a long, long time ago, when my predecessor was still young and was tricked by my master into practicing the [Way of Time].

At that time, she, or "Blood Kite", seemed to have done something similar.

Although the goal wasn't to "reshape the body," but rather to use spiritual energy to unclog the meridians within the body and create an environment for practicing the [Way of Time], the meridians themselves were extremely fragile, and while the young Blood Kite had good aptitude, it wasn't strong enough to rival the "Protagonist of Destiny," so it also went through a process of tearing, repairing, and connecting.

If it weren't for the previous incarnation's strong willpower, I'm afraid I would have died by then, and would have been reborn into the cycle of reincarnation...