Heaven, Earth, and Man, Each Had Their Own Abode

Splash, splash.

Broken bricks and tiles fell like raindrops.

As soon as the Yamen Runner was changing shifts pushed open the door, a large cloud of dust immediately rushed out of the room.

"What exactly is going on?"

The Yamen Runner took a few steps back, and only after the dust had settled down a bit did they rush in. What they saw was a scene of utter chaos. Not to mention that the medicine cabinet that had been standing in the room was nowhere to be found, the two corpses alone were enough to shock them.

One of them had a bloody mess on its back and a dented head, while the other was wearing prison clothes with a shattered head, bizarrely twisted limbs, and obvious fractures in its spine.

"Murder?"

The Yamen Runner were startled. After a closer look, one of them exclaimed, "Isn't that Huang Dewen? We just heard that he escaped from prison. I heard he even killed two jailers and smashed the statue of the Prison God. He was extremely arrogant. The county magistrate was about to issue a warrant for his arrest. How could he be dead here in the blink of an eye?"

"Really? Is it really that guy?" The bystander was startled. "Old Li, you can't be mistaken."

"Don't you know who I am, surnamed Li?" The Yamen Runner who had exclaimed earlier shook his head. "Judging from this, this man died a very tragic death. Although he was a criminal, he was involved in a major case. Now that he has suddenly died violently, we can't ignore it. I wonder if there are some hidden reasons behind it."

"That's right. Those people outside have all fallen asleep for no apparent reason, and the escaped murderer is lying dead on the ground inside. It's not a simple matter. You all stay here and keep watch. I'll go and report to the county magistrate right now. This is no small matter!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the Yamen Runner immediately got to work, dividing up the tasks and cooperating with each other.

Soon, the entire County Government Office became bustling with activity, with people coming and going.

This night is destined to be a sleepless one for many.

However, these busy officials and Yamen Runners failed to notice that on the opposite street corner, a tall man was gazing at the pharmacy.

The man was dressed in tight-fitting clothes, holding a long sword in his hand, and exuded a faint, eerie aura.

"I never expected to stumble upon such a good show, that scholar..."

The thought had barely formed in his mind when a whooshing sound came from afar. Two burly men burst through the air, their movements disrupting his train of thought. They covered thirty feet in an instant, arriving in the blink of an eye.

The two men were wearing ill-fitting clothes and looked strange; one had disheveled hair, and the other had a protruding forehead.

"Damn it! Who's reading in this city? It's so uncomfortable to listen to! My Qi and Blood is boiling!" the two complained as soon as they landed. One of them looked at the man with the sword with ill intent. "Xi Yun! Didn't you say the doctor in this clinic was a suspect? Suspect my ass! He's dead!"

Another said, "What a waste of time! If we don't find any useful clues soon, how will we explain to the master? You're a useless servant, you've failed in your duty!"

The man in the tight-fitting clothes smiled coldly upon hearing this, offering no rebuttal, and turned his gaze to look into the distance.

At the edge of his vision, Qiu Yan was carrying a huge medicine cabinet, running across the rooftop.

Qiu Yan's body, along with the medicine cabinet, weighs at least several hundred pounds. Even if he were to walk on flat ground, each step would likely leave deep marks on the sandy soil. Yet, as he leaps and bounds across the rooftops, running at full speed, he moves as if on flat ground. Each step he takes on the bricks and tiles feels light and effortless, as if he could lift off with a flick of his toes.

"Having refined the Power Soul, the muscles and bones throughout the body can move and change at will, and strength is as easy as using one's arms and fingers. Having refined the Essence Soul, one has complete control over the blood, and the expansion and contraction of flesh and blood are at will. In addition, with the Ascending Life Soul Human Condensation and the Soul Power being enormous, the grasp and perception of the body are extremely detailed. The two complement each other, so even carrying this medicine cabinet weighing several hundred pounds has not been a big problem, hmm!"

As he was thinking, he suddenly let out a muffled groan, and a deep flush of color appeared on his face.

"However, the drawbacks of forcibly Soul Tempering are also significant. I don't know how long it will take to recover after I go back this time."

As he pondered this, he leaped into the air, wisps of black smoke billowing from his pores, transforming into Black Wind whirlwind that swept him forward and landed in his own yard.

As soon as Qiu Yan landed, he put down the medicine cabinet, then sat cross-legged and began to breathe deeply.

Soon, wisps of white smoke began to seep from Qiu Yan's mouth and nose, mixed with a faint blood color, and the surrounding air was immediately filled with the smell of blood.

The smoke dissipated, and his chest and lower abdomen began to undulate and slowly swell. He switched from exhaling to inhaling through his mouth and nose, and his entire body trembled and shook.

This is the coordinated action of the two souls, which vibrate and refine the air inhaled into the chest and abdomen, extracting the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi and earth and integrating it into the flesh and blood to nourish the body's vitality Qi and Blood.

The breathing technique that Qiu Yan is currently using is recorded in the "The Way of Nature and Life," while the method of using energy to drive the soul was taught to him by Yan Yongjie.

Blowing out air and taking in fresh air.

Not long after, he opened his eyes again, his eyes were dark, and his pale face had eased slightly.

"I never expected that forcibly breaking through to the Life Cultivation during battle would leave such a huge hidden danger. Although the Five-Treasure Pill is precious, it was originally meant to replenish Qi and slowly nourish the body. After a period of nurturing, the Qi, Qi and Blood, and vitality would naturally improve, and then be transformed into flesh and blood accumulation for the breakthrough. By forcibly absorbing the medicinal power, many of its wonderful effects could not be manifested, and the foundation of the flesh and blood was damaged. It will take some time to make up for it. Fortunately, we captured Huang Wende, so it wasn't a complete waste of effort."

The path of Life Cultivation inherently involves the concept of nourishing life, emphasizing a balance between tension and relaxation, and the integration of literary and martial arts. Qiu Yan was single-mindedly focused on achieving success this time, and not long after refining his Power Soul, he forcibly refined his Second Soul, which instead left behind hidden dangers.

"This time, I didn't sense any trace of the next soul essence during the refinement Essence Soul, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. It's a good opportunity to nourish my body, cultivate my character, and consolidate my Life Cultivation. Haste makes waste. I have the Kitchen God's Flame, which can refine all things and accelerate accumulation. My progress in Life Cultivation is already much faster than that of ordinary people, so there's no need to rush. The more dangers surround me, the less I can afford to lose my composure, otherwise I'll weaken before the enemy even makes a move."

As he pondered this, he stood up and glanced at the medicine cabinet beside him.

"It's surprising that Physician Huang has two Law Artifacts. This medicine cabinet also seems to have some connection with his Living Soul. Judging from its appearance, could it be related to the condensation of the Earthly Soul?"

With this thought in mind, Qiu Yan's hand surged with light, and Divine Power Flames manifested, roaring as they covered and scorched the medicine cabinet.

Flames rose, but there was no heat wave, and the firelight was confined to a corner, making it difficult to spot from outside the courtyard.

Snap!

A soft sound came from the medicine cabinet, and a plump, white object, resembling a radish, fell to the ground.

Qiu Yan didn't care, assuming it was just leftover herbs from the medicine cabinet. He stared at the flames, lost in thought.

"It's a pity we didn't have enough time to thoroughly investigate the clinic. However, since it concerns a secret manual for cultivation, most people either carry it with them at all times or memorize it without leaving a trace. Even a search might not be able to find it."

Thinking of this, he flipped his wrist and a small booklet appeared in his hand, which he had obtained from the servant.

The book was untitled, and when opened, every page was filled with tiny, neat characters.

"This servant boy Huang Tong is not one to be idle. He has memorized so much. It must be bits and pieces of what Physician Huang usually says. Although it is trivial and somewhat incomplete, if we carefully organize it and add my own insights, and let me use the Incense Faith to deduce it, we will soon obtain a complete Cultivation Method, marking the way forward for Nature Cultivation!"

He flipped through the book, nodding slowly.

"So that's how it is. The Three Souls of Heaven, Earth, and Man are actually described in this way."

This book not only contains detailed methods of cultivation, but also many insights, experiences, and sayings. Among them, it clearly describes the characteristics of the Three Souls: Heaven, Earth, and Man.

The Human Soul resides in the heart and governs wisdom and longevity;

Earthly Soul, residing in the earth, governs experiences and fortune;

The Heavenly Soul resides in Heaven and governs destiny, fortune, and misfortune.

Looking at these insights, Qiu Yan's mind raced, and some of his questions about cultivation were easily resolved, but other questions arose, and in the end, he couldn't help but sigh.

"Having a master to guide you can really save a lot of effort. If you were to be trained by a major sect, you would not only receive guidance but also a lot of resources. It's true that it's good to have a big tree to lean on. However, the path of cultivation is indescribable, and there are thousands of different paths for each person. There's no need to envy it."

He continued reading and derived from it the method of condensing the Earthly Soul.

"I see. This condensation of the Human Soul is about gathering one's memories and emotions together, calming the mind, and guarding one's thoughts. And the 'earth' in 'Earthly Soul' is no longer limited to the body... Hmm?"

Qiu Yan was still pondering when suddenly a thought struck him. He turned his head and immediately saw a plump, white figure slowly moving around beside the raging flames, moving stealthily.

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