Method

Chapter 25: The Method

To be honest, Shen Gui was quite interested in Xing Tian's proposal.

Of course, what he cared about was not some secret technique of the Wu Clan for tempering the physical body, but rather the Method that even the lowest Wu clansman used—absorbing Sha Qi to strengthen the flesh.

Although, in theory, aside from the Wu Clan, who were born from Pangu's Essence Blood combined with the fierce Sha Qi of the Primordial Land, no one else could make use of such a Method even if they obtained it.

This Sha Qi was more accurately described as Turbid Qi.

When Pangu split Heaven and Earth, the clear rose and the turbid sank.

This was that Turbid Qi.

Aside from the Wu Clan, even a Saint who absorbed this Turbid Qi would have their flesh corrupted.

However, Shen Gui's purpose in wanting this Method was not to absorb Turbid Qi.

He thought it over: the Wu Clan was formed from Pangu's Essence Blood combined with the Turbid Qi of the earth, so they could absorb Turbid Qi to strengthen their bodies.

By the same logic, since he had taken form by borrowing Mysterious Yellow Qi, could he continue to absorb Mysterious Yellow Qi to strengthen his own flesh?

If this method proved feasible, he could even refine the Heaven and Earth Mysterious Yellow Pagoda bit by bit into his body. At that point, his physical form would truly be indestructible through countless kalpas—not even the body of the Mysterious Black Tortoise of the Northern Darkness, nor even the body of a Chaos Demon God from ancient times, could compare to his.

Yet the most awkward part now was that his flesh was so strong solely because he had taken form by borrowing Mysterious Yellow Qi. He had no Method whatsoever for enhancing the physical body.

"Um, Great Wu Xing Tian, to be honest, my physical body is this strong only because of some fortune during my transformation. It's innate, unrelated to any cultivation. Therefore, I have no Method for tempering the flesh."

Shen Gui was speaking the plain truth, but Xing Tian's expression turned displeased after hearing this: "Brother Shen Gui, if you don't want to share the Method for tempering the body, that's fine. Our Wu Clan won't force anyone. But there's no need to fool me."

"But my body really is innate."

Shen Gui was helpless.

Why was it that when he spoke the truth, no one believed him?

Seeing Shen Gui's utterly resigned look, Xing Tian paused: "Brother Shen Gui, you're really not fooling me?"

Shen Gui sighed: "Really not."

Then he watched as Xing Tian turned around and crouched in the corner.

"Uh, Great Wu Xing Tian, what's wrong?" Now it was Shen Gui's turn to be baffled.

"Nothing. Let me be alone for a while." Xing Tian said without turning back, drawing circles on the ground.

Seriously, why did people like this exist in the world?

A cultivator at the Golden Immortal realm, yet his physical body was stronger than that of a Great Wu of the Wu Clan. If he had some secret technique for tempering the flesh, that would be one thing, but now he was saying it was innate?

All that hard work cultivating his body, and it couldn't match someone's innate flesh?

Xing Tian felt like he might as well kill himself.

Shen Gui tossed another piece of dried meat into his mouth, puzzled.

What was wrong with Xing Tian, suddenly crouching in the corner drawing circles?

Still, he didn't know what kind of meat this was, but it had a nice chew.

Fortunately, Xing Tian recovered quickly.

Since Shen Gui's body was innate, that meant that although his own flesh wasn't as strong now, as long as he cultivated diligently, he should be able to surpass him!

After encouraging himself like this, Xing Tian sat back down across from Shen Gui.

Seeing that Xing Tian seemed to have adjusted his mindset, Shen Gui tentatively asked: "Great Wu Xing Tian, I'd like to ask—is the Method your Wu Clan uses to absorb the Turbid Qi of the earth very precious?"

"Why are you asking about that?" Xing Tian didn't react at first.

"Every Wu clansman knows this Method, so it's certainly no secret. In fact, aside from our Wu Clan, no one can absorb the Turbid Qi of the earth. So this Method isn't hidden at all."

"I see."

Shen Gui couldn't help feeling a little excited.

"Since this Method isn't a secret, I'd like to exchange for it with you, Great Wu Xing Tian, if possible. You can name any condition or need anything you want."

Xing Tian gave him a strange look: "Brother Shen Gui, what do you want this Method for? You can't absorb the Turbid Qi of the earth anyway. But if you want it, I'll give you a copy—it's nothing rare. No need for an exchange."

With that, Xing Tian pointed a finger, and a wisp of Dark Light flew toward Shen Gui.

Shen Gui absorbed the Dark Light into his sea of consciousness, and a Method immediately unfolded in his mind.

"However, Brother Shen Gui, let me warn you now—just look at this Method, don't actually try to absorb the Turbid Qi of the earth. If the Turbid Qi corrupts your body, that's no joke."

Silently memorizing the Method for later study, Shen Gui thanked him: "Thank you, Great Wu Xing Tian. Rest assured, I won't be foolish enough to absorb the Turbid Qi of the earth."

He wanted this Method only to see if he could find a way to absorb Mysterious Yellow Qi to strengthen his body, not to absorb Turbid Qi.

Hearing this, Xing Tian nodded in relief: "Good, that's fine."