Looking up at the mountains in the distance.
Under the rain.
Thin strands of rain fell from the leaden sky.
It blends with the mist that diffuses in the mountains, quietly hiding the continuous mountains in the haze.
In this rain curtain between heaven and earth.
Hu Qi I felt that the distracting thoughts in my heart gradually dissipated, leaving only clarity and tranquility.
The Spiritual Energy around him continued to gather towards his body.
I don't know how much time has passed.
A soft sound came from within.
Hu Qi looked startled and his thoughts came back.
Exited that state.
Under the inner view.
The Demonic Core in the body seemed to become more condensed at this moment.
at the same time.
There is another Core Pattern on it.
Essence Condensation Realm double.
This feeling is equivalent to the accumulation of Spiritual Energy for several months.
"Huh? It's so simple."
Be aware of this.
A strange color appeared on Hu Qi's face.
Cultivation of immortals is different from secret martial arts, nightmares, and the super Mortal Body type.
While practicing, there are also requirements for improving your own state of mind.
Mood is about experiencing the changes in seasons, day and night cycles, and other patterns, as well as changes in one's own mood.
This can be regarded as the perception and experience of life.
This was also the purpose of his slow and leisurely journey.
And the road to practice is long, but becoming stronger is important.
But the scenery along the way also has a unique charm.
Stopping at the right time, relaxing and savoring the various phenomena in the world will not only not delay your practice, but will nourish your mind, increase your knowledge, and be of great benefit to your practice.
For this situation, Human Cultivators calls it enlightenment.
Belonging is a very special state.
Although Hu Qi has experienced several worlds, it has reached the peak of Apostle-level.
It is only one step away from the realm of true God.
But in the final analysis.
Despite all the calculations, he only lived for more than two hundred years.
This little time.
It's not even comparable to some Dao Foundation Realm Great Demon in this world.
And, because most of the time, he is practicing and fighting.
There isn't much time to actually stop.
This is also the disadvantage of the One and Only who is too qualified.
His state of mind simply couldn't keep up with the speed of his own strength improvement.
Why did I enter this state of understanding so easily?
Hu Qi also has speculations in his mind. It may be mostly coincidence. Of course, it may also be influenced by his soul essence as Apostle-level.
"You can use this time to improve your mood."
Think of this.
Hu Qi recalled the state just now.
Adjust yourself and try to see if you can still get in.
Time passes.
Not only did the rain not abate.
Instead, the wind picked up.
The wind and rain brought wisps of chill, which penetrated the body along the pores, and even these strong bodyguards couldn't help but shudder.
At this moment, the sky is getting darker.
At this time.
The escort car that was originally walking at the front stopped at some point.
Tread...
The sound of horse hooves approached.
Hearing the sound, Hu Qi opened his eyes.
Look at the person coming.
This is a tall man with a long sword hanging from his waist.
The man's face was dark and stubbled.
This person is the escort leader of this team, Wu Yidao.
"Young ones have met adults!"
Wu Yidao came to Hu Qi.
With a slight leap, he jumped directly from the horse's back, stepped on the mud puddle with his feet, and cupped his fists.
This set of movements is smooth and smooth.
Obviously this person has good kung fu.
"What's the matter?"
Hu Qi glanced at the other party and said calmly.
He found this escort car at Taihu Prefecture.
The other party's destination is also a city near the Qingyang Sect, which happens to be on the way.
Otherwise, he would still have some trouble finding Qingyang Sect.
Although you can roughly detect the direction of Bai Tongtong through the induction of Heavenly Thread.
But after all, he was not flying directly, but riding a horse.
I really don't know how to take this route.
In order to successfully join the escort team, he also showed off his methods at the right time.
He doesn't have a masochistic mentality.
He is not the kind of person who pretends to be an ordinary person even though he is obviously powerful, deliberately causing others to despise and ridicule him.
He didn't fight back until he was cornered.
The strong should be respected by the weak.
besides.
One more thing.
He discovered that in this world, except for the extraordinary path of practicing Qi and breathing Spiritual Energy.
There is something called martial arts among ordinary people.
It can be regarded as a kind of martial arts method.
Divided into Force Refining, Microscopic Control, Yunqi, and the four realms of inner energy.
Force Refining: As the name suggests, it means practicing various martial arts and exercising your body.
Microscopic Control: He has become more and more proficient in mastering his own power and is meticulous Microscopic Control.
Accumulated breath: generates inner breath in the body to improve its own functions.
Inner Qi: Transform inner breath into inner Qi, and can even hurt people from a distance. This is somewhat similar to Secret Martial Artist Qi and Blood Realm.
It's just that one is Qi and blood, and the other is internal Qi.
Miwu condenses Qi and blood to strengthen the physical body and lay a stronger foundation.
The latter's internal energy, in Hu Qi's view, is a behavior that overdraws one's own potential in advance.
There is a kind of incomplete version of the Qi training method that was created.
However, it is different from the real qi training method of breathing Spiritual Energy.
Whether it is internal breath or internal energy, it all comes from the meat and grains eaten.
Therefore, this also leads to the fact that even the masters who have condensed their inner energy.
The strength cannot be compared with the first level of Qi training of monks.
One is to refine the energy of the whole grains in the body and condense it out.
One is to absorb the transformation of Spiritual Energy.
The two are not the same concept at all. It is clear at a glance which one is stronger and which one is weaker.
No matter how strong the human body is, the inner energy produced cannot compare with the spiritual energy in the heaven and earth.
Unless we can pull Spiritual Energy with internal energy and open up the Second Bridge of Heaven and Earth.
Absorb spiritual energy into the body.
But it is extremely difficult to do this.
A master of inner energy, because inner energy is extracted from the body.
Lifespan will not be any different from ordinary people.
It may also be reduced due to physical injuries.
The Wu Yidao in front of me is a martial artist who has reached Breath Condensation Realm.
"My lord, it's getting late now, and the wind and rain are getting fiercer.
There is a ruined temple not far ahead. Shall we go there and rest for the night before setting off again tomorrow? "
Wu Yidao secretly observed Hu Qi's expression, with a bit of caution in his tone, and asked cautiously.
Hear the words.
Hu Qi glanced around.
at this time.
They have left the originally wide official road.
Came to a somewhat rugged mountain road.
Although the official road is flat and smooth.
But there may be detours, making the trip too long.
In order to save time and cost, escorts usually choose to take shortcuts and take some small roads or shortcuts when escorting escorts.
He looked in the direction of the other person's finger.
The continuous rain curtain was dim and dull, rendering the surroundings hazy.
In the distance, beside the winding mountain road, a ruined temple stood quietly.
It is obscured by foliage.
You can't even find it if you don't pay attention.
Obviously, this is not the first time this escort team has taken this route.
Very familiar with the situation here.
"You can figure it out yourself!"
Hu Qi waved his hand.
"Yes!"
Wu Yidao turned and left.
Soon.
Braving the wind and rain, the group quickly tied up their horses and filed into the ruined temple.
At this moment, there were already people in the ruined temple.
It was an old man huddled in a corner, dressed in ragged clothes.
After meeting each other.
No one came up to talk to him.
Instead, they sat down separately.
It is undoubtedly better to go out in the wilderness and escort escorts on foot, so that there will be less extraneous problems.
The ruined temple is very old.
The plaster on the walls peeled off layer by layer, and the exposed bricks were pitted and uneven. The surrounding corners were covered with dense spider webs, swaying gently in the dim light.
In the center, a Buddha statue stands alone.
The whole body of the Buddha statue was buried in thick dust, and its facial features had long been blurred. Only the lowered eye sockets were peeping at everyone in the darkness.
The tiles on the roof of the temple were in pieces, and rainwater poured down along the gaps without scruples, creating turbid puddles on the ground.
However, fortunately, there are not many leaks, and most areas in the temple are still dry.
A group of people from the Escort set up a fire on one side.
The orange firelight jumped, bringing a touch of warmth to the temple.
Everyone sat together, warming themselves over the fire, drinking wine, eating solid food, and talking to each other.
But the sound is not too loud.
period.
Wu Yidao took a portion of dry food and wine and delivered them to Hu Qi.
"Sir, I see that you didn't bring any luggage or packages along the way, and I guess you didn't prepare any food.
This is a pancake made by my family. Although it looks ordinary, it is carefully made, clean and solid.
If you don't mind it, eat some to fill your stomach. "
"Well, let's put it here!"
Hu Qi just glanced at him.
Didn't refuse.
Although he is now able to live without food, he does not need to eat at all.
But for Hu Qi, eating is not just about filling your stomach, the process of tasting food is also a kind of enjoyment.
After thinking about it, he took out a silver ingot from his arms and threw it into the other person's arms.
It's considered a purchase from him.
See this.
A flash of disappointment flashed in Wu Yidao's eyes, and he immediately refused.
Seeing Hu Qi's calm expression, he had no choice but to thank him and leave.
When Wu Yidao returned to the escort team, he just sat down.
A muscular man suddenly came up to the side.
He frowned.
"Brother Wu, even if that person has paid and has some strength, you don't have to be so flattering, right?"
"You don't understand! This gentleman is a real master."
Wu Yidao shook his head and glanced at Hu Qi sitting far away from the corner of his eye.
As a master of the Breath Condensation Realm, he understands that no matter how softly he speaks to others, they will be heard.
Being able to work as a escort like him, naturally he cannot be a bad person.
There were also more than a dozen bandits who died in his hands, otherwise it would have been impossible to climb this far.
It reminds me of the scene when Hu Qi flattened an iron block with his bare hands, looking relaxed.
Even now, he still feels a little frightened.
With his strength, it is not difficult to cut a piece of iron in half with one full blow.
But it is simply impossible to hold iron into clay with your bare hands.
When he approached before, he noticed that the other party walked all the way, and there was no trace of being wet by the rain on his body.
This detail made him convinced that this person was most likely the top master of the Inner Qi Realm.
There are only those whose strength reaches this level.
Only then is it possible to release the internal air to the outside and dry the clothes on the body.
If the other party could teach him a few tricks, he would definitely benefit a lot.
It's just a pity that at present, the other party doesn't seem to have this idea.
but.
He doesn't care either.
Anyway, there is nothing wrong with making friends with him.
With the other person accompanying you all the way, this escort trip can also be extra safe.
Think of this.
He said to the man beside him.
"Let brothers drink less. The goods we are escorting this time are very precious. The owner of the goods has given instructions and there must be no mistakes."
As he spoke, his eyes glanced at the old man huddled in another corner.
It means something.
"Yes!"
That man also follows Wu Yidao all year round, so he naturally understands what the other party means.
In situ.
Hu Qi naturally knows what Wu Yidao thinks.
This guy is a bit clever. After he showed enough strength before, the other party maintained an extremely respectful attitude towards him, even on the road, he would always pay compliments and please him.
It's a pity that this person has limited qualifications and his age is also there.
If there are no accidents in this life, it is basically impossible to break through the Inner Qi Realm.
For Hu Qi, there is no benefit in helping the other party, so he will naturally not do such a thankless thing.
However, he doesn't like to owe others, so it's fine to just pay.
He brought out a lot of these gold and silver items used by mortals from the Water Ape Manor.
There is no shortage at all.
He reached out to pick up the dry food on the side, first picked up a piece of beef jerky and put it into his mouth.
The teeth are gently closed, and with a "crunch", the toughness of the beef stretches between the teeth.
Bite it into pieces easily, and the rich meaty aroma instantly spreads in your mouth.
Then, he picked up a handful of rice dumplings and put them in his mouth, feeling the crispy texture.
After swallowing the food in his mouth, he picked up the wine bottle and took a sip of wine.
Suddenly.
The spicy liquid slid down your throat, and a warmth instantly spread in your stomach.
"Although there are no additives added, the taste is a bit bland, but when you taste it carefully, it has a pure and simple flavor."
He doesn't care whether the food in his hands is poisonous or not.
Even the so-called arsenic has no effect on him.
"It's a pity that we can no longer enter that state of enlightenment!"
Hu Qi thought in his heart.
It's been a long journey.
He tried to get into that state of enlightenment again.
But no matter what, it cannot be copied again.
It always feels like something is missing.
Sudden.
Hu Qi's expression changed.
Look out the door.
The sight seemed to be able to penetrate the darkness and rain outside.
"Interesting, it's quite lively tonight."
At this moment, the last trace of light between heaven and earth outside quietly disappeared, and the thick darkness spread out like ink.
The strong wind and the heavy rain showed no sign of stopping, but became more and more rampant.
The sound of wind and rain intertwined into one.
This dilapidated temple was in disrepair for a long time, with wind leaking from all directions. The strong wind poured in without any hindrance, making a sound like a ghost crying or a wolf howling.
Echoing in the empty temple, it sent chills down one's spine.
Just then.
In the wind and rain, there was another sound of horse hooves approaching this place quickly.
Be aware of this.
The bodyguards who were sitting around stood up one by one, holding the handle of the knife at their waist.
The next moment.
People coming from outside seemed to see horses tied outside.
After exchanging a few words with each other in a low voice.
He opened the door directly and walked in.