Chapter 131: Chapter 113: Refining Essence and Qi to Form True Gu, Old Sui and Old Yang Hit It Off

Seeing the Cat Master rambling and avoiding the main topic, Jiang Yi knew it was his cue to offer some “appreciation.”

He immediately opened a Quiet Chamber and respectfully placed True Master Xuanmiao on the couch.

“I’m starting, Cat Master!”

Jiang Yi put his all into his massage, working with considerable effort.

’Only by taking good care of the Cat Master could he ensure steady progress on his path of Cultivation.’

“Xiao Jiang is so considerate…”

True Master Xuanmiao’s soft, cotton-white belly quivered and rippled like waves on water.

After only the time it takes for half an incense stick to burn, he could no longer take it, letting out a series of frantic meows.

Jiang Yi continued his diligent work, silently toiling away.

Having attended to the Cat Master for a long time, he had already picked up a few tricks.

’He could tell just by listening whether the cat’s protests were genuine or just playing hard to get.’

He lightly rubbed, slowly kneaded, stroked, and plucked. Every so often, he would change the Cat Master’s position and flip him over.

Jiang Yi kept this up for a full hour before finally stopping.

True Master Xuanmiao was as limp as a noodle, his soul seemingly having flown to the heavens. He didn’t even have the strength to lift a paw.

“Alright, alright, Xiao Jiang. Come closer. This True Master will tell you all about the Primordial Essence Treasure Blood.”

’With the Cat Master happy, how could I not progress in my Cultivation!’

Jiang Yi leaned in, listening as True Master Xuanmiao mumbled a lengthy explanation into his ear.

Unlike the vague, dogmatic recitations of the previous two Dao Inheritances, this time the Cat Master’s explanation was incisive and profound, allowing Jiang Yi to understand everything without needing to beg the Celestial Book for answers.

’So, the goal is to condense the body’s vast Primordial Essence into ’True Essence,’ which in turn is gathered into ’Treasure Blood.’

’One drop of Treasure Blood contains ten parts of True Essence, and it cleanses the physical body day and night to create a pure and flawless vessel.’

Jiang Yi pondered for a moment, mulling over the key principles. He realized it was indeed a combination of the Qi Cultivation General Outline from “Mixed Refining Origin” and the Body Refining Secret Technique from “Nurturing the Dao Embryo.”

’No wonder the Cat Master mentioned that this technique would make me smell very good.’

Once one accumulated 108,000 drops of Treasure Blood, their Postnatal Body could transform into an Innate Body, shedding its original “stinking skin-bag.”

It was just like the Vajra Arhats and Mahayana Bodhisattvas of the Ximizhou Continent, from whose footsteps golden lotuses bloomed and upon whose words celestial flowers rained from the sky.

This was the wonder of the “Dharma Body,” unique to the Buddhist Dao.

’To think that the Cat Master’s previous owner had stolen it and transformed it into the Primordial Essence Treasure Blood, a direct path to the Unity of Spirit and Body.’

Jiang Yi marveled inwardly as he silently began his Cultivation.

Having long been steeped in a world-shaking Dao Inheritance, his understanding of the Technique was profound. This Cultivation session went smoothly, a natural success.

Within the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, he had refined twelve drops of golden-red Treasure Blood from his entire body.

The drops slowly circulated, sank, and condensed, soon pooling together before flowing into his Inner Mansion.

’It really is… incredibly fragrant.’

Jiang Yi opened his eyes after two hours of Cultivation.

His nose twitched involuntarily, and a look of resignation crossed his face.

’Some “naturally fragrant” Succubus Body this is!’

If he didn’t use the Hidden Rune Technique and instead let his pores open, the entire room would be filled with fragrance in an instant.

Fortunately, the scent wasn’t overpowering or vulgar. It was more like the clean spirit of an orchid, as ethereal as smoke and clouds, lending its wearer an extraordinary and transcendent air.

Prolonged exposure would inevitably foster feelings of intimacy and affection.

’With this kind of appeal and these methods, it’s no exaggeration to say it could make a thousand Dragon Girls fall head over heels.’

Jiang Yi shook his head and chuckled, wondering for what purpose the Cat Master’s previous owner had developed such a Secret Technique.

He asked casually, not expecting True Master Xuanmiao to answer so readily.

“My former master had few he would call ’friend.’ On the Ximizhou Continent, there was a monk, the most heretical figure in the Buddhist Dao for the last ten thousand years.”

“He specialized in cultivating the Physical Body Treasure Raft. Before achieving his Dao, he traveled to the Beiju Continent, causing a stir among the tens of thousands of Demons on Zhaoyao Mountain.”

“Rumors spread that eating a bite of his flesh could grant a thousand years of life, and drinking a mouthful of his blood could erase karma and absolve sin.”

“My former master discussed Daoist Techniques with him…”

A cat paw patted the couch, and True Master Xuanmiao yawned.

“…and it was only afterward that he refined these one hundred and eight thousand drops of ’Primordial Essence Treasure Blood’.”

Buddhist Dao cultivation methods are all about ostentation.

They are often accompanied by lights and sounds, with brilliant radiances soaring to the heavens.

’If this technique was indeed derived from the Buddhist Dao, then possessing such a wondrous fragrance and appearance is perfectly normal.’

Jiang Yi frowned slightly. This old tale sounded strangely familiar.

’Could the Yanfu Vast Land have its own version of the “Journey to the West” legend?’

He wanted to ask for more details, but when he turned, he saw True Master Xuanmiao had already curled into a ball and was sound asleep.

’The night is long. Perfect for Cultivation.’

Jiang Yi reined in his thoughts. With a pinch of his fingers, he crushed the Gelatinous Copper Bottle that held three insects.

The insects inside each had a distinct appearance: the Breath-Swallowing Insect was as small as a gnat, the Silent Insect buzzed about like a little hornet, and the Tracing Insect looked just like a dragonfly.

These three insects had different functions. Paired with the few Magical Artifacts he had refined, they formed a versatile set of offensive and defensive tools for combat.

’Wudu Hall really lives up to its reputation as the True Gu Sect’s public face in the Marketplace. They have so many tricks up their sleeves.’

’But their best, most guarded secrets are still the Gu themselves.’

Jiang Yi sighed. He was actually quite interested in the Fish Dragon Gu and Snake Jiao Gu that Gui Cong had mentioned.

The former could bring about a qualitative change in one’s physical body; after dozens of molts, one could possess the Power of One Dragon.

The Snake Jiao Gu was similarly miraculous. Implanting the Gu not only allowed one to swim freely in any river but might even grant the ability to control water.

Rumor had it that by raising ten Snake Jiao Gu in succession, there was a high probability of condensing Jiao blood, causing one’s physical power to skyrocket.

However, given the typical methods of a Demon Dao Dharma Lineage, Jiang Yi strongly suspected the True Gu Sect had spread this rumor themselves to trick Lower Cultivators into gambling away their fortunes.

’Han Li had mentioned the True Gu Sect before, calling it an ’Outer Dao’.’

As he mused, Jiang Yi circulated his energy, forcing his qi and blood to his fingertip.

A drop of golden-red Primordial Essence Treasure Blood quickly formed.

The three insects flitting about the room came to a sudden halt, then swarmed toward him in unison.

To be precise, they swarmed the drop of Treasure Blood on his fingertip, squeezing together to suck at it frantically.

’This business of Cultivating Tamed Beasts is actually quite novel.’

Jiang Yi immediately felt a slight tremor in his Primordial Gate as his Divine Thought seemed to split into three invisible threads, binding the insects securely.

Information instantly flooded his mind.

’The three insects are all at the Qi Cultivation Ninth Grade, classified as ’Mortal Insects.’ Above them are ’Exotic Insects,’ which are the Main Material for refining a ’Venerable Gu’.’

Jiang Yi silently digested this information. He then begged the Celestial Book for related knowledge and, after a long and patient wait, finally received an answer.

’So the True Gu Sect’s Dharma Lineage originated from the Witch Dao before it was absorbed into the Demon Dao.’

’That makes sense. Witchcraft and Witch Gu have been inseparable since ancient times.’

Jiang Yi came to a realization. The True Gu Sect’s philosophy was ’Man is the spirit of all creation, and Gu is the true essence of heaven and earth.’

Thus, their cultivation methods were vastly different from other Dharma Lineages. They practiced Spirit Nourishing Essence, raised Gu with their own bodies, and finally achieved Dao Foundation Establishment by Refining Essence and Qi.

Jiang Yi gently crooked his finger. Pulled by the threads of his Divine Thought, the three insects reacted instantly.

The Breath-Swallowing Insect landed on his shoulder, and the Qi Mechanism flaring around him instantly vanished.

The Silent Insect circled him once. He tried to speak, but his voice vanished without a sound, like snow melting into water.

As for the Tracing Insect, it could distinguish ten thousand scents and a hundred types of Spiritual Energy. Once it locked onto a target, it could point the way even from a thousand miles away.

“You really do get what you pay for.” Jiang Yi nodded in satisfaction, raising a hand to tuck the three insects into his sleeve.

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「A few days later.」

At the Observing Fate Peak Elder Mansion, Xu Yan stepped into the front courtyard and saw two figures sitting in the main hall, drinking, feasting, and laughing boisterously.

His heart began to pound nervously as a thought surfaced:

’Could Master be suffering from the Ding Fire Demon Disorder? Has he gotten too deep into his role? He’s been inseparable from Yang Xun these past few days…’

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