The Method for Cultivating Samadhi True Fire! Wang Dong'er: For a Restroom, I Can Sell Myself...

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Lin Ye flipped through the cultivation manual that had appeared out of nowhere in his mind.

[Samadhi True Fire · General Principles of Cultivation]

The heart is the sovereign fire, the Upper-Flavor Divine Fire.

The kidneys are the minister fire, the Medium-Flavor Essence Fire.

The bladder and sea of qi are the commoner fire, the lower-tinged qi fire.

When the three come together, they form a power of refinement that can burn all things, refine pills and artifacts, and temper oneself.

Lin Ye stared at it, eyes wide.

The manual said that he could start with the elementary cultivation method for now.

Once he had mastered it, he could move on to the superior method of "using heaven and earth as the cauldron," and then the highest method of "using the Great Void as the cauldron."

In the end, he could reach the state where "body and spirit were both wondrous"!

No need to think that far ahead. I'll start with the basics.

There were three steps to cultivation:

Mudras and incantations: Recite the mantras "Fire Virtue Refining Technique, let the three qi enter the radiance of the dantian" and so on, using hand seals to guide the breath back to the dantian.

Visualizing the spark: Focus the mind on the Gate of Life or lower dantian, visualize the bones heating up and glowing, and gradually extend the sensation throughout the body.

Breath control: Pair abdominal breathing with focused intent. Focus on the dantian while inhaling, and "fan" the inner fire while exhaling.

Lin Ye followed the instructions dutifully.

He formed the mudras, recited the incantations, visualized, and regulated his breathing.

Before long... he felt his body actually begin to heat up!

A warm sensation rose from his lower abdomen and slowly spread through his limbs.

It wasn't scorching or stuffy. Instead, it felt pleasantly warm and comfortable.

Did it work?!

Lin Ye was overjoyed. He continued to hold his breath and focus, not daring to slack off.

When he opened his eyes again, it was already completely dark outside.

He stretched his limbs. Though he hadn't made much progress after an afternoon of cultivation, his body really did feel warm and indescribably comfortable.

Just then, the dormitory door opened.

Wang Dong'er walked in carrying a basin of water. She glanced at him and spoke, looking a little embarrassed.

"Um... Lin Ye, could you step outside for a bit?"

Lin Ye sat on the bed without moving. "Of course. But, Dong'er, are you going to wash up?"

Wang Dong'er stammered, her voice growing quieter and quieter. "Mm... I'm not used to sharing a restroom with other people..."

She paused, then added,

"Um... you promised you wouldn't bother me. Could you step outside for a bit?"

Looking at her awkward expression, Lin Ye couldn't help laughing.

He knew perfectly well why Wang Dong'er didn't want to use the communal restroom.

Isn't this the perfect time to bring out my Micro Restroom?

Seeing him laugh, Wang Dong'er grew both embarrassed and annoyed. "What are you laughing at?!"

Lin Ye waved a hand. "Dong'er, if you want to wash up, just tell me. We don't have to use the communal restroom."

Wang Dong'er thought he was teasing her, and her face turned even redder. "Huh? If we don't use the communal restroom, where are we supposed to go? Honestly... we've been traveling for days. I don't want to end up stinking."

As she spoke, she set the basin down with a thump and put her hands on her hips. "Stop joking around! Get out! Or I won't be nice!"

Lin Ye pointed to the small white cube in the corner. "I'm not joking. I have a restroom."

Wang Dong'er followed his gesture and looked over. A palm-sized white cube sat quietly in the corner.

The corner of her mouth twitched. "Are you messing with me?"

"Don't believe me?" Lin Ye got up and walked over to the cube. "It's a spatial Soul Tool. You can go inside by infusing it with a little Soul Power."

As he spoke, he reached out, touched the cube, and infused it with Soul Power.

A flash of white light, and Lin Ye was pulled inside, vanishing from the dormitory.

Wang Dong'er's eyes widened.

She walked up and copied what he'd done, reaching out to touch the cube and infusing it with Soul Power.

A flash of white light.

The next moment, she was standing inside a... restroom.

The floor was made of nonslip jade tiles. There was a large bathtub in the corner, with a separate shower stall beside it.

The vanity was marble, and the mirror gleamed.

A faint scent of incense lingered in the air.

Wang Dong'er looked around in a daze, her mouth forming an O.

Good heavens, a Soul Tool like this actually existed!

This was wonderful! She'd never have to fight for space in the communal restroom again!

She was basking in delight when Lin Ye's languid voice came from behind her. "Hmm? This is my restroom. Did I say you could use it?"

Wang Dong'er turned around. Lin Ye was leaning against the vanity, grinning mischievously.

She felt a little guilty, but refused to back down. "Well... Lin Ye, how much does this Soul Tool cost? I'll buy it!"

Lin Ye looked her up and down and shook his head. "You could offer everything you own, and you still wouldn't be able to afford it."

Wang Dong'er: "..."

She gritted her teeth, stepped closer, and nudged Lin Ye with her elbow. "Lin Ye, for old times' sake..."

Her tone and expression made it obvious she was trying to cozy up to him.

Lin Ye held back a laugh and placed a hand on her shoulder.

"You can use it, but... you'll have to sell..."

He deliberately paused halfway through, his gaze sweeping over Wang Dong'er.

When Wang Dong'er saw his eyes roaming over her, she hurriedly covered her chest with both hands, her face flushing bright red.

"W-what..."

Her heart gave a jolt.

No way.

I'm dressed like a boy right now. Does Lin Ye go for that sort of thing?

Seeing how nervous she was, Lin Ye couldn't help laughing aloud.

"What are you thinking? I mean you'll have to sell your labor."

Wang Dong'er froze for a second, then let out a long breath of relief.

That scared me to death.

Lin Ye continued, "From now on, you'll be responsible for this restroom and the dormitory's cleaning..."

Wang Dong'er practically blurted out her answer. "I'll do it!"

The moment the words left her mouth, she regretted them.

She was the young lady of the Clear Sky Sect. When had she ever done chores in her life?

But...

She looked around the luxurious restroom, then thought of the filthy, stinking communal toilet at the end of the hallway.

No, I can't take it.

I can't even imagine how I'd live without this restroom now.

"Deal," she said through gritted teeth.

Lin Ye smiled brightly. "Deal."

"All right, enjoy your private bath. I won't disturb you."

With a thought from Lin Ye, a flash of white light appeared, and he was already outside the restroom.

Wang Dong'er finally breathed a sigh of relief.

She might have sold her labor, but at least she could enjoy a proper bath.

She glanced at the large bathtub, tempted.

I'd love a soak, too...

But I'll just take a quick shower today and get it over with.

She stripped off her clothes in no time and stepped into the shower stall.

Hot water poured over her, and she nearly cried out in pleasure.

The water felt silky, like it came from a hot spring, and the temperature was just right.

As she washed, Wang Dong'er suddenly froze.

She looked around.

Where were the towels?

Where was the bath towel?

The rack was completely empty. There was nothing there.

Oh no.

I forgot to bring them!

She stood in the shower stall as water poured down, her mind completely blank.

After working up her courage for a long time, she finally called out, "Lin Ye! Can you hear me?"

Lin Ye was sitting on the bed, studying Samadhi True Fire, when he heard a faint voice coming from the corner.

He walked over and leaned close to the little cube. "Dong'er, was that you calling me?"