There's Something Wrong With My Immortal Path

Chapter 21: I Don't Produce Water, I'm Just Nature's Porter

So, here comes the question.

What is good water?

Xia Ming has actually studied this question carefully.

In the secluded valley where he is located, there are three different types of water.

In front of the grass hut, there is a small pond with several beautiful koi fish.

Behind the grass hut is a mountain spring, supplemented by snow water falling from the sky, just enough to make up three types.

With these three, the same volume of water produces vastly different spiritual energy.

The spring water is the best, followed by the snow water, and the water in the pond is the worst, requiring further sedimentation.

This is the situation in the secluded valley, and Xia Ming wants to go outside the valley to take a look.

But as soon as he steps out of the grass hut, a thick white fog rises outside.

Within the white fog, nothing can be discerned.

Once inside the fog, it's like hitting a wall, going round and round and returning to the courtyard.

Xia Ming is not stupid. He may not have eaten pork, but he has seen pigs run.

Without thinking, he knows that He Niansheng has set up a formation in this secluded valley.

Since he can't leave, Xia Ming can only refine the spring water honestly.

The more he burns, the faster he becomes, and the more skilled he becomes.

The terrifying efficiency of boiling water makes Xia Ming want to sit in the spring water and cultivate.

Sitting in the water, then saying:

I don't produce water, I'm just nature's porter.

Thinking of that scene, the corners of Xia Ming's mouth can't help but curl up crazily.

But the moment he touches the spring water, Xia Ming immediately dismisses this unrealistic idea.

It's just the beginning of spring, and it's cold. In addition, Elixir Peak is towering unusually high, so he definitely can't sit in the spring water.

Xia Ming doesn't want to leave any hidden diseases, so as not to cause trouble later.

After a few hours, a faint mist envelops the area above Xia Ming's dantian, which is shaped like a large sea bowl.

Xia Ming estimates that the purity of his spiritual energy is only at the level of Qi Refining.

Although the purity is low, Xia Ming's speed is fast.

Ordinary disciples would spend months in arduous cultivation, but Xia Ming only burned water for a few days.

The difference is clear at a glance.

Without any hesitation, Xia Ming uses all the spiritual energy he has cultivated to duplicate Spirit Roots.

Sharpening the knife doesn't delay the chopping of firewood. The more Spirit Roots he has, the faster his Qi Refining speed will be.

And he is also very interested in that Superior Spirit Root.

He has already made up his mind.

To refine the character "sea".

All rivers flow into the sea, accumulating thick and thin!

But it has to be said that the strokes of this character "sea" are really numerous.

Just the three dots alone waste more than a dozen Spirit Root diodes. If he wants to completely light up this character "sea", he's afraid he'll need over a hundred Spirit Root diodes.

In other words... more than a hundred ordinary Spirit Roots can match one Superior Spirit Root?

Thinking of this, Xia Ming can't help but swallow his saliva.

It's too terrifying.

Fortunately, I have cheats.

...

After a few more days, Xia Ming's white-haired master came again.

After looking at Xia Ming, He Niansheng's already gloomy face became even colder.

Just by taking a glance, He Niansheng could see through Xia Ming's true strength.

How can the fluctuations of Qi Refining be concealed from his perception?

In fact, He Niansheng doesn't have much time left. His lifespan is almost gone.

In the short term, he must help Xia Ming reach the Foundation Building realm.

Otherwise... how can he talk about leaving Xizi Cangzhou?

After deeply looking at Xia Ming, He Niansheng suppresses the surging wildfire in his heart.

He knows that this matter cannot be rushed.

A bow that is too tight is not beautiful.

"Xia Ming, if you have any questions about the Great River Qi Refining Technique, you can ask me. Also... if you need anything, you can tell me."

Upon hearing this, Xia Ming's mind became active.

He really did need something, and the first thing that came to mind was spiritual stones.

For cultivators, spiritual stones are like portable batteries.

They can quickly replenish the deficiency in a cultivator's dantian.

But there is one downside, spiritual stones cannot be stored for long after replenishing the deficiency.

If they are not used within a certain time, they will dissipate into nothingness.

Ultimately, it is more reliable to refine one's own spiritual stones.

However, Xia Ming can still use spiritual stones to continue refining his dantian.

In addition to spiritual stones, Xia Ming also urgently needs better water.

To be precise, he needs water with more spiritual energy.

"Not hiding anything from Master, disciple needs spiritual stones, as well as various water sources with abundant spiritual energy."

After saying this, Xia Ming respectfully bowed again.

Regarding He Niansheng, this unexpected Master, Xia Ming finds it hard to feel at ease.

However, what he can guarantee is that He Niansheng will not let him down, and Xia Ming will not let down this Master.

After taking a deep look at Xia Ming in front of him, He Niansheng once again placed his finger on Xia Ming's wrist.

After a moment, with an unchanged expression, He Niansheng left behind a thousand spiritual stones, along with three large barrels of clear water.

Pointing at the three barrels, He Niansheng slowly said,

"The one on the left is the water from the Dark River Cold Spring, the one in the middle is the water from the Rolling Fire Hot Spring, and as for the one on the right, it is the water from the heart of the Bai Cang River. In addition, I will give you a communication jade slip. The sect has been restless recently, so you should earnestly cultivate here. If there is anything, just call for me."

"Disciple Xia Ming, I will follow Master's orders."

...

Stepping out of the secluded valley, a hazy white mist immediately enveloped the entire valley.

Hovering in mid-air, He Niansheng's eyes suddenly flashed with a hint of surprise.

Something's not right.

Something's not right!

Why does Xia Ming need spiritual stones and water with spiritual energy?

It's understandable to need spiritual stones, but how can the need for water with spiritual energy be explained?

The Great River Qi Refining Technique does not require water with spiritual energy.

Moreover, his Spirit Root seems to have changed...

As an alchemist, He Niansheng can even perceive the changes in the flames in the furnace.

Naturally, he cannot hide the abnormality of Xia Ming's Spirit Root from his perception.

Gradually, an unrealistic idea emerged in He Niansheng's mind.

Could it be... that the hidden Spirit Root has the potential for further growth?

Thinking of this, He Niansheng became restless.

"The Soul Seizing Method mentions the hidden Spirit Root, there must be a reason for it! The hidden Spirit Root must conceal unknown secrets! It's all that damn Jiang Xiong's fault! If it weren't for him, I could have obtained the complete Soul Seizing Method back then. There would be no need for all this calculation and hesitation!"

For cultivators, where would there be no fortuitous encounters?

The path to immortality is long, and there are many extraordinary individuals.

Among the heroes of the world, there are only one or two who are truly favored by destiny.

Some people die but leave behind their legacy.

Though they may die, their teachings still exist.

It is these legacies that inspire generation after generation to embark on the path of immortality.

Back in the day, He Niansheng also had a great fortuitous encounter.

In a cave, he discovered the legacy of a Core Formation cultivator.

This Core Formation cultivator had reached the pinnacle of soul cultivation.

In his remaining notes, he left behind a cultivation technique.

This technique was called the Soul Seizing Method.

It is well known that seizing another's body for rebirth is the ability of Nascent Soul cultivators.

But this Core Formation cultivator had taken a completely new path, and it proved successful.

Unfortunately, when the Soul Seizing Method fell into He Niansheng's hands, it was already incomplete.

Because he was not the only one in that cave at that time.

Jiang Xiong was also there.

A good friend for many years, he made a ruthless move.

(End of this chapter)