A mont later, a Jade Scroll shimring with a treasured light was placed before Ling Changqing. This was the first volu of the Profound Truth Black Water Scripture.
Then there was another Jade Scroll, a gift from the Ling Family, titled "Records of All Heavens." The contents within were extensive and varied, introducing all sorts of aspects of this vast and magnificent world.
It detailed the major continents and oceans, the distribution of the many important powers in the Human Race’s Cultivation Realm, an overview of the various intelligent races, a catalog of common Cultivation thod Scriptures and Cultivation Resources, and the major events that had occurred throughout the long river of history.
This kind of common information wasn’t hard to co by, and most older Cultivators would know much of it. Of course, it was still very valuable to the current Ling Changqing.
As for the three thousand Low-grade Spirit Stones, Ling Changqing had no intention of holding onto them. He imdiately exchanged them for one hundred Profound Yin Blood Essence Pills at a price of twenty Low-grade Spirit Stones each.
This was an essential auxiliary Elixir for cultivating the Profound Truth Black Water Scripture. It would guarantee that his efforts would yield twice the results with half the work, allowing him to get started as quickly as possible.
"...At the beginning, middle, and end of each month, an Elder will give a lecture in the family’s Inheritance Hall. If you encounter any difficult bottlenecks while practicing your Cultivation Technique, you can go and listen!"
Lingyun Peak explained patiently.
"Yes, I understand."
Ling Changqing replied. He knew he could also ask the Elder questions during the lecture. Of course, it wasn’t free. Each session would cost at least ten Spirit Stones.
Beside them, Tang Qiu Yao said with a sweet smile, "You’re now an official mber of the Ling Family. In the future, should the family face external conflicts, you, like all other Ling Family mbers, must accept the commands and deploynts of the family’s upper echelons and fight for the family’s interests!"
Contributing to the family during warti was an additional condition for borrowing resources. Of course, if one made great contributions, the family’s upper echelons wouldn’t be stingy with rewards.
"Alright, I understand."
Ling Changqing said, "I plan to enter Cultivation in Seclusion here for a month. Is that permissible?"
According to the rules, he couldn’t possibly be allowed to take the Profound Truth Black Water Scripture with him, so his only choice was to stay here to practice it.
Lingyun Peak nodded. "The small courtyards here for Cultivation in Seclusion have a good environnt. There are Arrays to supplent Spiritual Qi, and free als are provided. Since you’re new here, I’ll give you a discount. Three hundred Low-grade Spirit Stones for a month."
’The price is indeed a bit outrageous.’ Still, Ling Changqing gritted his teeth and agreed. ’This is already the best Cultivation thod Scripture I can get my hands on right now.’
’For the sake of a smooth path in the future, now is not the ti to be stingy.’
Beside them, Tang Qiu Yao’s eyes flickered, and she seed to want to speak but held her tongue.
’Forget it. This is a promising talent that Ling Zifeng discovered. It would be a bit unkind to poach him right now.’
’Besides, it’s still unclear how this young man will perform in the future or how far he’ll actually go. It’s better to wait and see.’
With that thought, Tang Qiu Yao didn’t say anything more.
Imdiately, a Maid ca to lead Ling Changqing from the quiet room. After passing through several corridors and making many turns, they entered a small, private courtyard.
The Maid used the Jade Token in her hand to open the gate, letting Ling Changqing enter. Then, she activated the nurous Array Restrictions within, including those for Gathering Spirit, Defense, Early Warning, and Shielding.
"Please keep this Jade Token safe, Young Master. You can use it to enter and exit the courtyard. Your daily als will be delivered to your door..."
The Maid handed the Jade Token to Ling Changqing and softly explained how to use it. She found herself unconsciously fond of this uncommonly handso, blue-robed youth with his striking brows, and thus couldn’t help but give him a few extra reminders.
"Thank you for your trouble."
Ling Changqing nodded, casually handing her two stalks of Yunzhu Grass as a reward. ’Anyway, there are plenty of these at the bottom of the sea. They aren’t hard for to co by.’
Completely satisfied, the Maid took her leave. Ling Changqing then sealed the courtyard and walked into the inner room.
The place was not only exquisitely and neatly arranged, but it also had everything one could need: a bedroom, a study, a bathroom, and a Cultivation Chamber. Most importantly, the Spiritual Qi in the air was exceptionally abundant.
Inside the Cultivation Chamber, a White Jade Cloud Bed sat in the center of the room. In a corner, precious incense burned within a Purple Copper Furnace.
A faint fragrance filled the room, making one feel refreshed and clearing away all fatigue.
Ling Changqing didn’t delay. He imdiately sat down on the Cloud Bed and took out an exquisite Jade Box from his Storage Pouch.
Inside the Jade Box were ten neatly arranged Azure Jade Pill Bottles. Each bottle contained ten fingertip-sized, fragrant, pale-azure Elixirs.
These were the Profound Yin Blood Essence Pills.
Ling Changqing picked up a Pill Bottle, poured out one Profound Yin Blood Essence Pill, and consud it. Then, he took out the Jade Scroll that recorded the Profound Truth Black Water Scripture and began to study it.
In just a few monts, Ling Changqing had morized the cultivation technique’s incantations, which were several thousand characters long. He imdiately began to circulate his energy, his qi and blood flowing through the ridians and organs of his entire body as he gradually refined the dicinal power of the Elixir.
Soon, Ling Changqing entered a deep state of enlightennt, forgetting both himself and the world around him.
After a day and a night, when Ling Changqing opened his eyes again, he found that he had already achieved initial mastery of the Profound Truth Black Water Scripture.
’An eidetic mory and the ability to enter a deep state of enlightennt at will—these were so of the benefits of possessing the Era Star Palace.’
’Moreover, the efficiency of cultivating in this environnt so rich with Spiritual Qi is truly incredible. A single day here is equivalent to six or seven days of Cultivation on the Sea Boat.’
In his sea of consciousness, a ssage carrying a profound Dao Rhy silently appeared:
[Master of the Era Star Palace: Ling Changqing]
[Bone Age: 14]
[Cultivation: Qi Cultivation 3rd Layer]
[Destiny: 15 87]
[Blessed Fortune: 15 64]
[Physique: 11]
[Root Bone: 10]
[Comprehension: 11]
[Divine Soul: 15]
[Primary Cultivation Technique: Profound Truth Black Water Scripture (1st Floor) 113/5000]
[Spirit Root: Bottom Rank Character, Gold, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth]
[Noble: Ling Zifeng / Tang Qiu Yao]
Compared to the last ti he checked, none of his physical attributes had changed, and his Spirit Root Level was no exception.
However, thanks to his new Primary Cultivation Technique, the total amount and purity of the Spiritual Power within Ling Changqing’s body had slightly increased.
’As expected. I knew that even at the sa Cultivation Level, the strength of those from the Ling Family’s Direct Lineage is significantly greater than that of the struggling Loose Cultivators outside...’
Ling Changqing mused silently. ’The gap in Cultivation Technique Grade creates a ridiculously large gap in strength. It’s truly the difference between heaven and earth.’
According to the "Records of All Heavens," the Cultivation thod Scriptures of this world are divided into four grades: Heaven, Earth, Profound, and Yellow. Each grade is further divided into Upper, Middle, and Lower Ranks.
Although the Profound Truth Black Water Scripture was the Ling Family’s Clan’s Foundation Technique and was said to allow one to cultivate to the Golden Core Great Perfection realm, it was still only considered a Middle Grade Yellow Level technique.
As for higher-grade Cultivation thod Scriptures, especially the legendary Celestial-level Techniques, those could only be found within more powerful organizations, such as super-sects or Immortal Sacred Lands.
The first volu of the Profound Truth Black Water Scripture that Ling Changqing now possessed could guarantee his smooth Cultivation up to the Qi Cultivation Great Perfection realm, provided that his Cultivation Resources could keep up.
’Forget it. I shouldn’t think about things that are too far off. I need to focus on the path directly before ...’
Ling Changqing thought to himself. ’Although the Ling Family can’t be considered a powerful force in the context of this vast and magnificent world, to my current self, it’s an insurmountable mountain.’
’So, I must eat my al one bite at a ti and walk my path one step at a ti. I have to avoid being overly ambitious.’
His mind made up, Ling Changqing slowly withdrew his technique, got off the bed, and walked out of the Cultivation Chamber.
Outside in the courtyard, the al had already been placed in its designated spot by a Maid. It was held within an exquisite, properly sealed Golden Silk Cloud Sandalwood food box.
Ling Changqing picked up the three large food boxes, walked back into the room, and placed them on the table. As he opened them, an enticing aroma imdiately wafted out.
The food boxes were enchanted with minor Magic for heat preservation, dust-repelling, and freshness, ensuring that the taste and texture of the Spirit Rice and Demon Beast at inside wouldn’t be affected by being left out for too long.
A small bucket of Spirit Rice, plus a basin of Silver-Whiskered Snowflake Fish at—the portions were generous. There was also a basin of Jade Mushroom Soup ticulously prepared from various Spirit dicines and Spiritual Herbs, as well as a pot of Spirit Wine.
The food boxes ca with gold-inlaid, jade-encrusted utensils. Ling Changqing unhurriedly served himself a bowl of Spirit Rice, took a bite, and nodded to himself in approval.
’Compared to the low-quality Spirit Rice I ate on the Sea Boat, the flavor of this rice is clearly much better.’
And the Silver-Whiskered Snowflake Fish was a genuine Rank One Demon Beast; ordinary low-level Cultivators would normally never have the chance to enjoy such a delicacy.
"It’s as easy to go from frugal to lavish as it is to enter water, but as hard to go from lavish to frugal as it is to ascend to the heavens..."
Ling Changqing muttered to himself as he picked up his utensils and began to feast. The benefits to a Cultivator of eating such high-quality ingredients for every al were self-evident.
Of course, the best choice would be to eat various Elixirs like als, as one’s Cultivation would increase even faster that way. Unfortunately, the vast majority of Cultivators could not afford such a luxury.
A quarter of an hour later, Ling Changqing had finished all the food. He placed the utensils and food boxes back in their original spot, where a Maid would naturally co to collect them later.
After wandering around the courtyard for a mont, Ling Changqing returned to the Cultivation Chamber and resud his training.
’This month is precious. I can’t afford to waste a single mont of it.’
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