The Lin family's surveillance was not very strict. They would send someone over every day to give a perfunctory look-ahead, until Shang Gong Changqing came to the Gu family's thatched cottage and they left reluctantly.
Every day at dawn, Gu Yuan slowly wakes up. Since his spiritual root was destroyed, Gu Yuan has been unable to meditate and absorb spiritual energy to make up for his lack of sleep.
However, it is indescribably comfortable to take a nap occasionally, but it is really annoying to pretend to be having a nightmare and wake up in the middle of the night.
These days, no cultivators from other aristocratic families have come to cause trouble, which clearly shows that these actions were necessary.
After several days of recuperation, Gu Yuan's body has made significant progress. After all, he was previously in a state where his physical strength was comparable to that of a peak first-tier cultivator. Even though he was subsequently eroded by evil energy, the foundation of his physical body would not dissipate.
Every morning, Gu Yuan would get up, wash up, and then prepare for his morning exercise...
Stepping out of the room, I saw my sister Gu Yun busy in the fields, and... Shang Gong Changqing.
Since he was released from death row, there has been this one person in his house who comes to visit him all the time. Just now, he was already weeding in the field with Gu Yun at dawn.
Logically speaking, Gu Yun should no longer need to work so hard.
Gu Yun, however, was enthusiastic about doing these farm chores, and Shanggong Changqing was also very approachable. After arriving, he not only helped repair the residence but also personally went to the fields to help...
All of this made Gu Yuan wonder what Shanggong Changqing was really here for.
After Gu Yuan finished his morning exercise, the two farmers returned home.
Perhaps it was because of Shanggong Changqing's help, and with the assistance of Huoxin, the weeds in the field were burned down by the roots, and the burning was very precise, without harming the seedlings in the field.
Sometimes, Shang Gong Changqing would even help others in the fields weed, demonstrating his enthusiasm and efficiency.
Looking at the two travel-worn men, Gu Yuan said irritably, "Brother Changqing, is there nothing to do today?"
Hearing Gu Yuan call him, Shanggong Changqing happily ran over, "Leave the clan affairs to Father. Besides, I've already finished my cultivation for today. Gu Yuan, look, my Fire Heart technique is becoming more and more proficient!"
As he spoke, Shanggong Changqing summoned the Crimson Heart Fire within his body. The crimson flames surrounded Shanggong Changqing, and even if an ordinary person accidentally touched them, they would only feel a warm sensation and would not be burned.
This is...
One of the inherited magical artifacts of the Tianyan Martial Sect, the third-tier spiritual artifact, Fire Heart!
Gu Yuan had not been able to possess many such treasures in his previous life. After all, spiritual artifacts are not as cheap as ordinary artifacts. Not only are they difficult to refine, but obtaining certification for a magical artifact is another hurdle that has blocked countless people.
Take, for example, the fiery passion before our eyes...
Even with Gu Yuan's cultivation across two lifetimes, he had rarely seen anyone who could gain the approval of the Crimson Heart Flame.
Perhaps, without realizing it, I saved an extraordinary person.
only....
"Let's not talk about that anymore. Is today the same as usual?"
"Of course, this kind of cultivation will benefit both of us."
After saying that, Gu Yuan led Shanggong Changqing to a dense forest in the mountains. Ever since Gu Yuan regained his mobility, whenever Shanggong Changqing came, Gu Yuan would bring her here.
Immediately afterwards, Gu Yuan took off his shirt, revealing his upper body covered in scars. These scars were caused not only by the evil object but also by the Spirit-Subduing Pestle.
The Spirit-Subduing Pestle was ultimately handed over to Wuxin City for research by the Wuxin City Academy.
But for Gu Yuan, there was no loss. If it was gone, it was gone. Now, apart from a wisp of earth spirit root, there was nothing left in his body. Even if he got the spirit-summoning pestle back, he couldn't use it.
Meanwhile, Shanggong Changqing activated the Crimson Heart Flame, causing it to slowly surround Gu Yuan, allowing him to feel the warmth emanating from it.
Gu Yuan could clearly sense that the remaining evil energy in his body was being purified little by little.
As Shanggong Changqing gradually increased the intensity, Gu Yuan also felt slightly hot and uncomfortable. But even in this state, Gu Yuan began to practice mortal martial arts. These martial arts manuals were all brought by Shanggong Changqing at Gu Yuan's request.
The books taken from the Shanggong family's library must be returned after you have finished studying them.
These books were collected and accumulated by the Shanggong family over the past hundred years. They are usually supplied to the Shanggong family's cultivators or clansmen without spiritual roots. Geniuses like Shanggong Changqing can borrow books without even asking.
But this is also a favor, and Gu Yuan will naturally remember it.
In his previous life, Gu Yuan had been quite disdainful of body cultivators who focused on refining their physical bodies.
If you can achieve the same effect simply by consuming rare and precious herbs, why bother with the time and effort of practicing?
But times have changed, and Gu Yuan has no choice but to choose this path...
As for Shanggong Changqing, Gu Yuan had him use the Fire Heart to create a "high-temperature environment" for himself, which naturally had its advantages.
Being able to skillfully control the temperature of flames is a fundamental skill for weapon refiners and a basic requirement for cultivating fire-based techniques.
Gu Yuan's move can be considered as opening a preschool for Shang Gong Changqing. Normally, this kind of training is only available after entering the Tianyan Martial Sect. For the "wild men" in Wuxin City, the Fire Path is just about constantly releasing flames!
The bigger the fire and the longer it lasts, the better!
After all, the concept of "fire path" was still too far removed from their understanding.
In the beginning, the founder of the three upper sects, Hong Shizun, divided the various paths of cultivation in this world into levels.
The first to third levels are called Daoist disciples, which are only the beginning and can perform the corresponding Daoist techniques.
The fourth to sixth ranks are considered "masters". When a cultivator can perform Dao techniques of the third rank or above, he can be called a "master of the Dao lineage".
Above the sixth rank lies the realm of "immortals".
Those who can wield immortal techniques are those who stand above countless others in the "Grandmaster Realm".
In his previous life, Gu Yuan was a master of the Way of Time. In this world, there are no more than ten people who can surpass Gu Yuan's understanding!
Although Gu Yuan lacks talent in the art of fire, it does not mean that he is ignorant of it.
In his previous life, Gu Yuan searched the souls of countless fire-wielding masters, and all their lifelong knowledge was recorded by Gu Yuan without reservation.
However, apart from the Way of Time, Gu Yuan was completely ignorant of all other cultivation methods.
Those valuable pieces of knowledge were all memorized in a superficial way and couldn't be applied effectively. Besides, you can't chew too much food and not understand it thoroughly. Being able to understand a path clearly is already quite remarkable.
Gu Yuan didn't say it explicitly, but simply asked Shanggong Changqing to try it out.
The goal is to envelop oneself in flames without burning oneself to a crisp, maintaining a reasonable state.
Doing so will undoubtedly consume a large amount of Shanggong Changqing's spiritual power and energy.
The first time Gu Yuan tried it, he simply had Shanggong Changqing "wrap" his hands in flames.
The outcome was obvious; Gu Yuan's fingers were almost burned. Fortunately, Gu Yuan had already been numb from the burning pot, so this pain was nothing.
However, Shanggong Changqing felt extremely guilty. After much reflection, he was able to maintain the flames steadily the next day, enough to burn Gu Yuan but preventing them from rising further.
Seeing how quickly the other party understood, Gu Yuan couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement.
This genius is truly a genius; his comprehension is so rapid. If someone were to give Shanggong Changqing some Taoist techniques, he would probably be able to comprehend them very quickly as well.
Gu Yuan himself has never been interested in physical cultivation. Let alone having extraordinary comprehension, he would be quite good if he could understand the martial arts techniques of ordinary people.
However, practicing "internal skills" such as mobilizing qi and blood and strengthening the physical body is still not a problem.
A few minutes later, Shang Gong Changqing abruptly withdrew the flames and then leaned against the tree trunk, panting heavily.
Gu Yuan then swallowed a first-tier skin-healing pill. As soon as the pill went down, several burnt and rotten parts of flesh fell to the ground, and new tender flesh grew simultaneously.
After Shanggong Changqing caught his breath, he immediately swallowed a Qi Gathering Pill. This first-grade Qi Gathering Pill can accelerate the absorption of spiritual energy from the surrounding world by cultivators. It is usually taken during meditation at night.
But for the wealthy and powerful Shanggong family, these pills were like candy – something they could eat and play with as they pleased.
The forest here is rich in wood spiritual energy, and there is an undeveloped earth spiritual vein underground where spiritual trees may appear every few decades, making it a treasure land of feng shui.
As the saying goes, the five elements generate and restrain each other: earth generates wood, and wood generates fire.
This place can be considered a treasure trove for fire-based cultivators, but only relatively speaking.
It wasn't that the disciples of the Tianyan Martial Sect hadn't discovered this place; it's just that the place was difficult to relocate and its location wasn't ideal, which is why it wasn't included in the cultivation area.
Otherwise, this pristine natural haven for cultivation wouldn't be available to Shanggong Changqing alone.
The so-called path of cultivation is just like this: not only do you need superhuman strength, but you also need extraordinary insight.
Having brought Shanggong Changqing here for so many days in a row, Gu Yuan naturally didn't intend to keep this place a secret. On the contrary, Gu Yuan was like a simpleton, simply finding the place cool and comfortable, which is why he brought Shanggong Changqing here.
After so many days, those who were monitoring this place should have mostly noticed its extraordinary features by now...
Soon, the spiritual vein ruins beneath this place will be revealed!
This ruin was left by a reclusive cultivator at the third level of cultivation. Coincidentally, it contains the inheritance of the Earth Path and a fragmented inheritance of the Body Cultivation Path!
Gu Yuan wanted to be among the first to enter the ruins when they were unveiled, but if he were alone, he probably wouldn't make it to the end.
so....
Changqing, the head of the palace, is indispensable.
Unfortunately, Gu Yuan did not know the exact time when the ruins were discovered.
Otherwise, they wouldn't have resorted to such a desperate measure, alerting the powerful families to this situation. Regardless, at least Gu Yuan is now closely associated with Shanggong Changqing, which will create many more opportunities for him in the future...
For Gu Yuan, there are at least three more years before Wuxin City is completely swallowed up by that terrible death cell.
As long as one can restore their spiritual root or temper their physical body to the peak of the second tier before that, they will be able to survive anywhere, and perhaps even...
You can bring your sister along!