Adorable Child Returns to the Mountain, Stirring Up Cultivation Troubles

Chen Siyu and Chen Ruixuan returned to the small valley where they usually lived, elated with their gains from the mysterious ruins. The valley was scenic, surrounded by green mountains, with a clear stream gurgling through it—an ideal place for cultivation.

The siblings decided to study the Chaos Spirit Rhinoceros Technique first, to see how to cultivate it. Chen Siyu gently opened the ancient book and carefully read the text. It recorded that to practice this technique, one must first sense the Chaos Qi, guide it into the body, then circulate it through specific meridians, gradually merging it with one's own spiritual energy.

Chen Ruixuan listened, half-understanding, and scratched his head. "Sister, this sounds so hard. How do you sense the Chaos Qi?" Chen Siyu thought for a moment and said, "Younger brother, let's try calming our minds and feeling the spiritual energy of heaven and earth around us. Maybe we can find clues to the Chaos Qi from it."

So the siblings found a flat patch of grass in the valley, sat cross-legged, and began attempting to sense the Chaos Qi. Chen Siyu closed her eyes tightly, focusing on everything around her—the breeze brushing her cheeks, carrying the scent of grass. She strove to clear her mind of distractions, immersing her consciousness in the tranquility. Chen Ruixuan tried to imitate his sister, but before long, he couldn't sit still. He secretly opened his eyes, watching butterflies flit about, his heart itching.

"Sister, I can't feel anything at all. Am I just too stupid?" Chen Ruixuan said, a bit dejected. Chen Siyu opened her eyes and said gently, "Younger brother, cultivation isn't easy. You need patience. Look, just like the difficulties we've faced before—if we keep at it, there's always a way. Try again. Calm your mind."

Encouraged by Chen Siyu, Chen Ruixuan closed his eyes again and forced himself to settle down. After a long while, he suddenly sensed a faint, elusive strange energy drifting around him. "Sister, I think I felt something. Is this the Chaos Qi?" Chen Ruixuan said excitedly. Chen Siyu smiled and said, "Don't get distracted. Try to guide it into your body."

Following the method in the book, Chen Ruixuan carefully guided that energy into his body. But as soon as it entered, it was like a wild horse breaking its reins, rampaging through his insides. The pain turned his small face pale, and cold sweat poured from him. "Sister, it hurts..." Chen Ruixuan couldn't help crying out.

Chen Siyu quickly opened her eyes and saw her younger brother's agony. Her heart raced with worry. She swiftly placed her hands on Chen Ruixuan's back and channeled her own spiritual energy to help calm the rampaging energy inside him. With Chen Siyu's help, the energy in Chen Ruixuan's body gradually stabilized.

"Younger brother, are you okay? You can't rush cultivation. Let's take it slow," Chen Siyu said, her voice full of concern. Chen Ruixuan wiped the sweat from his forehead and said resolutely, "Sister, I'm fine. I want to try again."

The siblings adjusted their state and began cultivating once more. This time, Chen Siyu both sensed the Chaos Qi herself and kept a constant eye on Chen Ruixuan's condition. Under her guidance, Chen Ruixuan finally succeeded in circulating the Chaos Qi through a small cycle in his body.

"Sister, I did it!" Chen Ruixuan jumped up in excitement. Chen Siyu smiled happily and said, "Younger brother, you're amazing! But this is just the beginning. We still need to keep working hard to truly master this technique."

Just as the siblings were immersed in the joy of cultivation, a sudden clamor came from outside the valley—the sound of many people rushing toward them...