"The better options are Plant Spirit Energy, or the special energy contained in certain rare medicinal herbs and mountain delicacies. They are purer and hold greater potential."
"Above that lies the Celestial Phenomenon Energy one can only encounter by chance!" Hu Lao San's voice carried a trace of reverence and yearning. "For instance, drawing in that wisp of Purple Energy at sunrise, or the Energy of Life and Death contained in the clear skies after a thunderstorm.
"There are even legends of great experts drawing the Power of Stars and the Essence of Moonlight into their bodies... The first wisp of energy they condense is of extraordinarily high quality, with limitless potential! At the same realm, its power far surpasses the ordinary kind, and the road ahead is far broader!"
He looked at Fang Yuan and spoke meaningfully.
"So, Brother Fang, condensing the first wisp of Qi and Blood is no small matter.
"The method matters, but the target and opportunity of that first gathering of Qi matter just as much!
"If you can use an excellent method and also align with a trace of higher-grade Qi... then your starting point will be completely different!"
Hu Lao San added at last, his intent to recruit him obvious.
"Our merchant guild's foundational method may not be capable of drawing in Celestial Phenomenon Energy, but it does have some unique strengths in guiding the Essence of Grains.
"It is more than enough to help you cross this threshold steadily, Brother, and lay down a solid foundation!"
Fang Yuan fell silent for a moment, digesting this enormous amount of information.
He looked at Hu Lao San, his gaze sharpening slightly.
"Steward Hu, according to you, the Qi Gathering Method is so important. Then... to what realm can your merchant guild's method allow one