The Matter of Body Integration for Teacher is Entrusted to You [Thank You, Helmsman, for the Deterioration of Filial Piety!]
Every stormy, dark night, Xiao Ran would set up a table on the eight-square-meter bed with his Master and Chuyan and play Bamboo Tile.
I don't feel anything when I play it normally.
Only in the pitch-black night, with howling winds and torrential rain, can one feel the Wraith sense of being shrouded in darkness.
Fight the Wraith is the most exciting.
Outside, a fierce storm raged, but inside, the warm candlelight created an atmosphere as if the Disciple Quarters were the last greenhouse in the world, and they were the last survivors of humanity.
This feeling captivated Lingzhou Yue.
Chuyan also sensed the strange atmosphere and asked, "Grandmaster, what should we do if only the three of us are left alive on the True Spirit Continent?"
Lingzhou Yue held the Bamboo Tile to her chest, as if she had everything under control.
"Of course, we'll fight to the very end!"
Chuyan tentatively asked, "Who should we choose to fight?"
For Xiao Ran, although the Filial Piety Points earned from playing cards were not many, manipulating his beloved Master and his Tool Apprentice with dirty tactics and cheating techniques was also an excellent form of leisure.
Especially on nights when the rain is pouring down and it feels like the world is about to collapse, this joy temporarily masks the tense sense of crisis in one's heart.
"I will definitely stay and farm. You two can choose one to go out and fight. Even if one of you is sacrificed, the other can still reproduce with me and leave the last spark for humanity."
Lingzhou Yue and Chuyan each kicked Xiao Ran, making him vomit blood.
The flickering candlelight reflected on her delicate face. Chuyan was somewhat flattered to be on the same side as her Grandmaster, which was a rare occurrence.
"My Grandmaster and I are the last spark of humanity."
Lingzhou Yue, however, maintained a serene and elegant expression, staring intently at the Little Wraith Ghost in her hands.
"Our ending is a fight to the death. The closer we get to the end, the more exciting it becomes. Only when you are on the verge of death do you know who you are and what kind of animal a human being is. Only by being close to death can you appreciate the beauty of your short remaining life. This is the essence of Fight the Wraith."
"You've turned playing cards into a philosophical exercise!" Xiao Ran scoffed, tossing down the Bamboo Tile.
"You win."
After playing Bamboo Tile all night, I stepped out of my bedroom and before I knew it, it was broad daylight, and the sun was already high in the sky.
Xiao Ran stretched and went to the toilet to relieve himself. Suddenly, he smelled the fragrant aroma of rice paddies outside the window.
Turning around, I went to the main hall and pushed open the door.
Before us lay a golden expanse! Vast fields of wheat awns pointed straight to the sky, like swordsmen wielding their swords and questioning the heavens.
The golden wheat ears stretched out as far as the eye could see, like a golden ocean, the waves of wheat undulating and shimmering with intoxicating golden light.
The wallpaper is right in front of your eyes!
Stepping into the wheat field, Xiao Ran was instantly enveloped in a golden world. The aroma of wheat filled his lungs, the gentle morning breeze caressed his face, the sound of the wheat waves rippled like breathing, and the Spiritual Energy permeated his skin... It felt like being in a dream, like arriving in paradise.
The rice paddies seemed much more understated, with plump, full grains that bent the stalks, their golden hue shining like the morning glow on the farmers' joyful faces.
Whether it's wheat or rice, they are completely different from ordinary grains, reflecting the light of Nascent Soul in the morning glow and exuding a majestic Spiritual Energy.
Not to mention the medicinal herb fields.
Five new high-level medicinal herbs have been added to the medicinal herb field.
Purple Rhythm Dragon Emperor Ginseng, Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower, Earth Core Fire Ganoderma, Crimson Blood Divine Dragon Grass, Yin Embracing Demonic Flame Grass...
These are living specimen plants. After being planted in the ground and irrigated with fresh water and fertilizer, they will quickly sprout, flower, and bear fruit, and can be harvested directly.
Looking around, Xiao Ran's eyes were filled with Filial Piety Points.
For a fully-fledged brewer, the golden time to harvest the grain is only one day, or more precisely, a few hours.
Missing this harvest time will affect the subtle taste of the fermented rice.
It's very mysterious.
Xiao Ran hurriedly called Chuyan.
He personally selects the perfect ears of grain to be harvested.
Chuyan then used the Sewing Needle Sword Art to operate the harvest, precise down to each and every grain.
Lingzhou Yue watched from the side with her hands on her hips, feeling that this thing was not difficult, and also wanted to try selecting the grains herself and drinking the wine she brewed herself.
So I tried it with my sword and almost cleaved the mountaintop in two.
She never expected that, in terms of seed selection, she, a powerful figure at the Nascent Spirit Severing Realm, would be no match for Chuyan, nor would she be able to form a tacit understanding with Xiao Ran.
"Is the Sewing Needle Sword Art really that amazing?"
Unconvinced, she continued watching Xiao Ran's brewing process.
She wanted to see what kind of magic Xiao Ran had used to brew such an amazingly delicious wine.
Xiao Ran improved the recipe this time.
He added refreshing malt to the warm wine to enhance the taste and also to nourish the Dantian and Palace Body.
Selected rice and wheat are crushed, the grains are squeezed out, yeast is extracted, filtered through diatomaceous earth, sealed in stone jars, buried underground, and fermentation begins...
It's very simple!
Lingzhou Yue also took the seeds and, following the same pattern, buried the sealed stone jar underground.
She could hear the rustling sound of fermentation and even smell the aroma of wine through her pierced ears.
She felt that the aroma of her brewed wine was even better than Xiao Ran's.
In high spirits, she tilted her head back and gulped down her drink, then stood with her hands on her hips in front of Xiao Ran.
"Brewing wine is something anyone can do."
"There's no need to envy your teacher; this is talent."
" In this Dharma Ending Era, the world is cold and indifferent; only wine and sword should not be neglected."
Chuyan was incredibly adoring.
Xiao Ran smiled without saying a word.
It was evening.
Fermentation complete!
Lingzhou Yue couldn't wait to go deep into the cellar and open the sealed wine jar.
The intoxicating aroma of wine wafts over, cleansing the heart and lungs.
The wine has a warm, golden color, yet it is also clear and thin.
Lingzhou Yue was overjoyed. He raised his hand to pour the wine into the pot, tilted his head back, and drank it all in one gulp.
Chuyan leaned closer, her face flushed, her eyes filled with admiration.
"Chuyan also wants to drink her Grandmaster's wine."
The words had barely left his mouth!
"Puff--"
Lingzhou Yue spat out a mouthful of bitter wine, soaking Chuyan completely, which was then illuminated by the setting sun.
Xiao Ran couldn't bear to look and turned away, saying:
"Master's wine has lost all its color, aroma, and flavor; all that's left is dregs and water."
Lingzhou Yue raised her eyebrows slightly, her clear eyes filled with suspicion, as if Xiao Ran was playing a trick on her.
"Isn't my procedure the same as yours?"
Xiao Ran shook his head.
"The movements may seem the same, but we are not measuring the same quantity precisely. The subtle differences can accumulate and lead to vastly different results."
"This is similar to the hobby of some refined people in my hometown who play with audio equipment. Playing with audio equipment is all about playing with power sources. They all seem to be plugged into household electricity, but the sources of electricity are different. True audiophiles only use hydroelectric power from the Yarlung Tsangpo River. Thermal power has a slightly stronger power output and a warmer sound. Hydroelectric power has a colder sound, but very high resolution. Among hydroelectric power, the Gezhouba Dam has the best sound quality, and among thermal power, the Beilun Power Plant has the best sound quality because it burns the highest proportion of smokeless coal. Wind power has very poor layering, the soundstage is obviously contracted, and the violin parts are all mixed together."
Lingzhou Yue and Chuyan exchanged glances, as if they saw a towering mountain standing before them.
What a realm this is! Xiao Ran smiled calmly, then scooped up a pot of his newly brewed wine and handed it to his Master.
"You might not understand all that I'm saying, but you'll know the truth once you try it."
Lingzhou Yue hadn't come to her senses yet, and took a sip blankly.
The sake, as it enters the throat, is like a sudden stream of cool, refreshing water flowing down from the melting Snow Mountain Summit a scorching summer day, washing over the limbs and bones, and reaching the soles of the feet.
But this coolness washes through the blood and bones, quickly dissipating in the soles of the feet, leaving only a cool, penetrating sensation on the skin's surface.
The coolness dissipated from the body, and the remaining medicinal power reached the Dantian, instantly turning into warmth, soothing the Palace Body.
Lingzhou Yue's eyes widened for a moment before she came to her senses.
The initial taste was cool and refreshing, cleansing the body and mind, followed by warmth, as the medicinal power settled in the Dantian.
It has a refreshing taste and a warming effect, like a blend of ice and fire.
Her whole body was ice-cold, like ice and snow, but her face was extremely rosy, like a fireplace in the snow in winter.
After a refreshing shower, she didn't become unrestrained; instead, she calmed down and revealed a shy, feminine side.
This feeling is hard to describe.
Lingzhou Yue was stunned...
[Congratulations, host, you have gained 8 Filial Piety Points!]
[Congratulations, host, you have gained 8 Filial Piety Points!]
[Congratulations, host, you have gained 8 Filial Piety Points!]
[Congratulations...]
Chuyan used magic to cleanse her body of the smell of alcohol. Seeing her Grandmaster, which seemed to be a mixture of ice and fire, and feeling completely refreshed, she was half-believing and half-doubting.
"Really?"
Xiao Ran filled another pot with wine and handed it to Chuyan.
"You should try some too."
Chuyan took a small, cautious sip, her expression froze, and her mind was about to explode.
My whole body felt like it had fallen into an ice cellar. The sudden, intense coolness made me dizzy, but I was quickly brought back to my senses by the burning warmth in my lower body.
The surging warm current rushed straight into her Dantian, stirring up towering waves within her Qi Sea.
For her, the wine brewed from the Valley Wheat the Nascent Soul Stage Realm was too potent.
Her face was flushed, her eyes were white, and she looked like she was about to lose her will.
Xiao Ran sensed something was wrong and quickly grabbed her wrist.
Only then did he realize that this little girl had actually been holding back her Cultivation Level! "Stop holding back, or you'll die."
Chuyan clung tightly to Xiao Ran's arm as if grasping at a last straw, weakly saying, "I don't want to break through to the Nascent Soul, it hurts too much!"
Xiao Ran almost laughed in anger. He quickly picked her up, walked straight through the Sword Bamboo, and hurried to the hot spring.
With a flick of his wrist, a mist rose, and he quickly removed her green veil and undergarment, then helped her immerse herself in the pool.
"Master, you are slowly pouring Nascent Soul Spiritual Power into the pool. You can only use the lowest level of Nascent Soul Spiritual Power."
Lingzhou Yue followed, still a little confused.
But it's clear that Chuyan is in great danger!
I'll try my best.
Xiao Ran, holding the wine pot, forced Chuyan to drink the entire pot of wine, and immediately shouted:
"Quickly take a Nascent Soul Pill!"
"I don't..."
Before she could finish speaking, Chuyan fainted.
Ice and fire intertwined within his body, clashing against the Pill Wall.
Xiao Ran immediately went to the herb field, randomly picked a few herbs, squeezed out the juice, and then found herbs with the effect of advancing to the next level from his storage space. He then prepared a new set of herbs for advancing to the next level by adjusting the proportions.
There was no other way but to try anything! Xiao Ran forced Chuyan to take the medicine.
Then, he jumped into the water fully clothed, disregarding the difference between men and women, and placed his hand on Chuyan's lower abdomen, pressing it repeatedly with the Resonance Power.
While promoting the absorption of the medicine, it is also trying to break down the Pill Wall.
A moment later, blood trickled from Chuyan's lips...
Its Pill Wall began to slowly crack open, and new golden Pill Wall were born from the water.
—Nascent Soul! Lingzhou Yue watched in stunned silence.
"Drinking alcohol to advance to the Nascent Soul?"
Xiao Ran finally breathed a sigh of relief, sat down by the pool and wiped his sweat. He was as nervous and exhausted as if he were delivering a baby.
He couldn't believe that he had actually managed to safely help Chuyan advance from the Golden Core stage to the Nascent Soul...
This incredible talent!
Although Chuyan had broken through to the Nascent Soul, she was in a passive Nascent Soul and had already fallen into a coma.
Xiao Ran dressed him, carried him back to the Disciple Quarters, put him back on the bed, and covered him with a blanket to rest.
After taking Chuyan's pulse and confirming that her Pill Wall was stable and her breathing was steady, he left the Disciple Quarters.
Lingzhou Yue sat on a boulder by the cliff, drinking wine; her slender and graceful figure was bathed in a golden light.
"The sunset is beautiful because it is close to the night, but at this moment, I suddenly don't want to see the darkness of this world, I just want to stay in the twilight forever."
"Even a little wine can change one's demeanor?" Xiao Ran stood behind his Master, trying to understand her words. After a long while, he tentatively replied:
"Don't worry, there will be a sunrise after the night, I promise."
Lingzhou Yue smiled but didn't look at him.
"You can even guarantee things for the world?"
Xiao Ran's tone was calm and firm.
"As long as I'm with Master, I can do anything."
He was telling the truth.
Only the truth has this kind of power! Only by being with his Master can he gain filial Filial Piety Points and become stronger.
Lingzhou Yue looked up at him and smiled brightly:
"You're amazing! You're only at the Qi Refining stage, yet you can help someone advance to the Nascent Soul stage."
Xiao Ran only said:
"She was holding back her Cultivation Level for too long, but I never expected it was because she was afraid of the pain... A broken Pill Wall will definitely hurt, and the more she holds back, the more painful it will be. Fortunately, she met me. I only helped her relieve the pain and maintain the stability of her qi meridians. The real breakthrough is still up to her."
Lingzhou Yue smiled as she drank, her beautiful face flushed with a rosy glow, melting into the golden sunset.
"I'm not afraid of pain, so I'll leave the matter of our union to you."
What? Xiao Ran was stunned and hadn't had time to react.
Master was already too drunk to hold his liquor and, in a daze, fell asleep leaning on his shoulder.
Filial Piety Points keep soaring.