Those Who Consume Qi Become Divine and Long-Lived

Silver scales rippled on the Black Water River, and the ochre-red military flag swayed weakly in the gentle breeze.

Lord Qiu's Dyke.

With the floodwaters receding, the craftsmen, no longer in the rush of the past few days, exuded a harmonious relaxation under the sunlight.

The sound of horses' hooves approached.

The shirtless Martial Master put down the stone and looked north.

The silhouette of the galloping horse was reflected on the ground, Black and White intermingling, making it difficult to distinguish for a moment whether the approaching horse was white or black.

Water splashed from the iron hooves as the horse leaped into the enclosure. Jian Zhongyi, dressed in Jian Zhongyi blue official robe, reined in his horse, landed on his back, and handed the reins to the groom to lead the horse into the pen.

"Lord Jian!"

"Greetings, Lord Jian."

"Lord Jian, you have worked hard."

Officials on the road greeted him respectfully.

After Jian Zhongyi entered the tent, everyone tacitly gathered in twos and threes.

"Lord Jian is truly a man of Cloud Sky righteousness. Not only did he donate eight thousand taels of silver, but he also went out before dawn every day to help settle the people, provide disaster relief and porridge, and did not return until dark. He is truly a role model for us all."

The cook asked in bewilderment, "Isn't Magistrate Jian the magistrate of Ping Yang County? Why is he coming to our Hua Zhu County to suffer?"

"What do you know? Ping Yang County will become Pingyang Prefecture sooner or later. Would Huaiyin Prefecture ignore the flooding in Hua Zhu County? It's the same logic!"

"In my opinion, Lord Jian is selfless and righteous. How could he remain indifferent to the suffering people in the face of the Flood Calamity?"

The groom, who had been leading the horses, returned from the stables and, seeing the group discussing, chimed in. "Hey, have you noticed? Before, Lord Jian would always respond to greetings, but today Lord Jian frowning and looks preoccupied. Is he perhaps in a bad mood?"

"Is there?"

"You know what, it's true, it's not even dark yet, Lord Jian has already returned early..."

"You must have encountered some difficulties. I hope you can overcome them smoothly, Lord Jian."

Inside the tent.

Sunlight filtered through the oilcloth, casting a hazy yellow glow.

Jian Zhongyi sat down behind the desk, loosened his clothes, and took out a transparent jade bowl inlaid with gold from his bosom.

Inside the ritual bowl, swirling Black Mist emanated a pure yet sinister aura.

However, no matter how Jian Zhongyi urged the Dharma bowl, the black mist remained in a fog-like state, without any solidification or condensation.

"Quality without quantity... How could this be?"

According to the plan, this trip to Hua Zhu County should be able to gather at least one or even two strands of "Calamity Qi".

Unexpectedly, the floodwaters have receded, and despite searching everywhere for solutions, progress has barely reached three-quarters, with not a single thread completed.

Jian Zhongyi's brows twisted into the word "ji".

Those who eat meat are brave and fierce, those who eat grains are wise and skillful, and those who Qi Consumption are divine and long-lived.

The Jian Family has three Grandmaster, and Jian Zhongyi knows all too well how to walk the path to becoming Grandmaster.

To become Grandmaster, besides the painstaking Profound Light Opening and Melting Hundred Classics, the most difficult and crucial step lies in "Qi Consumption"! Only with the support of the Heaven and Earth Long Qi can one imprint one's unique skills, evolve the Divine Ability of Grandmaster, and take a solid step towards a lifespan of three hundred years.

However, there are five difficulties in Qi Consumption.

First, they are hard to find.

All things in heaven and earth, mountains and rivers, contain qi, but the qi within them is weak, shallow, and traceless, making it impossible to extract and refine. Only special opportunities, key moments, and specific times can reveal it.

Secondly, it is difficult to collect.

The ethereal nature of Qi makes it difficult for ordinary people to capture, and it is even impossible to see or touch it. Only a specific container can contain and collect it.

Third, it's hard to eat.

Obtaining Qi does not mean that Martial Master can absorb or devour it. Different types of Qi often require different "mediums" for guidance, otherwise the physical body cannot touch them.

If it cannot be touched, how can one "Qi Consumption"? Fourthly, it is difficult to digest.

Qi and people are compatible. Evil Qi is difficult to combine with righteous Qi, and righteous Qi is difficult to combine with Evil Qi. If they are incompatible, the consequences are unpredictable.

Fifth, it is difficult to calm down.

Qi has different qualities, and the higher the quality, the stronger the Divine Power power created by the Grandmaster.

If one practices Divine Ability powers with inferior qi and enters the realm of Grandmaster, then the hardships to come are almost predictable.

The Five Difficulties of Qi Consumption have stumped countless heroes and warriors, causing many to perish on the road in their hundred-year-old years.

The Profound Yellow Energy) in the imperial court is renowned as the most balanced and peaceful Qi in the world, with almost no compatibility issues. It also has a complete set of adoption procedures and is often used to reward meritorious officials.

Therefore, most Grandmaster came from the imperial court.

Unfortunately, the Profound Yellow Energy is only of medium quality.

Jian Zhongyi knew that his own talent was limited, but compared with ordinary people, he was exceptionally talented and was the prodigy of the Jian Family.

However, compared to the Martial Saint, the gap is as wide as a chasm.

Unable to absorb superior qi and enter the realm of Grandmaster from a high starting point, Jian Zhongyi's future path is completely predictable, just like those three clan Old Ancestor.

The mysterious, evil, and strange hidden within the Great Snow Mountain opened up an alternative Great Dao to heaven for Jian Zhongyi.

That Heretical Monk simply overestimated himself.

Using something does not necessarily mean believing in it.

Iron, even after being folded ten thousand times, is not necessarily weaker than fine gold.

The skull of Great Martial Master is forged through countless trials and tribulations, and may not be inferior to that of Innate Martial Bone. Not to mention, after immersing himself in Buddhism for so long, he possesses profound mysteries beyond those of Outer Dao.

It's unlikely to be a problem with the French bowl.

Perhaps I arrived too late? Or was the governance too effective?

Jian Zhongyi stared at the "Calamity Qi" in the bowl, deep in thought.

Liang Qu is carefully exploring the "Dead Wood Meeting Spring" within the Ze Cauldron Ze Cauldron, attempting to learn more through it.

A faint light drifted by.

Information kept flooding into his mind, and Liang Qu's eyes grew brighter and brighter.

The Extend Lifespan for Sixty Years, regardless of cultivation level. Whether Martial Saint or Grandmaster, it is a sixty-year period.

This is a blessing of longevity Heavenly Gift.

The possibility of dying and being resurrected is real, but it is not entirely without conditions.

First, the time of death must be considered. If more than twelve hours have passed since the death, resurrection depends on the physical vitality and will to live of the person being resurrected.

If someone has been dead for too long, their vitality is completely extinguished, or they have no will to live, even Dead Wood Meeting Spring cannot help them.

Secondly, it must be in Dead State; it can't be ground into powder and won't stick together, otherwise it's useless.

Awesome! Liang Qu completely forgot about any kind of Sublimation of Favor.

Such fine items should naturally be saved as the grand finale, not used for any Sublimation of Favor.

However, whether used directly or for Sublimation of Favor, the accompanying 10,000 Marsh Essence is indispensable.

Expenses are really getting bigger and bigger.

"If the effect of Dead Wood Meeting Spring is so powerful, what about the Red Qi?"

Liang Qu tried to learn more about the uses of the Red Qi, but after half a day, he only found out that it could be used to Sublimation of Favor.

It was all energy, and compared to the value of Dead Wood Meeting Spring tree coming back to life, the Red Qi seemed to be a completely insignificant consumable.

It doesn't matter, being content with what you have is happiness!

Liang Qu stood tall and straight, looking around at the beautiful landscape of Hua Zhu County with an incredibly broad mind.

Not a loss at all! After being stuck in Hua Zhu County for so long, a Dead Wood Meeting Spring has come back to life and all the losses have been recovered! On the muddy village road, a group of children gripped the withered branches and shoved them, while a yellow dog followed behind, carrying two sticks in its mouth.

The able-bodied men built bungalows with yellow mud, while the elderly held sickles and went up the mountain to cut grass to feed the cattle and sheep.

Liang Qu believed that it was not only because of his ability to Calming Floods and Driving Out Illness.

There's just not enough time to summarize and review right now.

According to the old man, there seemed to be a lively sacrificial ceremony nearby that we could join in.