Longevity: Starting with an infant's innate growth potential

Chapter 66 Registered Disciples and New Talents [Illusion Simulation]

[You are currently cultivating within an illusion. Your resilience increases by 1, your comprehension increases by 3, and your proficiency in the Spirit Flame Technique increases by 5.]

[Growth Talent, Illusion Simulation: Able to simulate real combat by consuming divine sense. Requirement: Enter the illusionary realm for training ten times.]

A cool sensation seemed to suddenly surge into the scorching flames, and then Zhou Ling felt refreshed and invigorated.

I feel that I have gained new insights into the Spirit Flame Technique.

His cultivation speed had subtly increased a bit.

The flames and fallen leaves suddenly dispersed, the flames faded and disappeared, and the scene changed again in an instant, returning to the previous situation.

He saw himself still sitting cross-legged under the Fire Spirit Maple Tree.

Not far away, Wang Xin was sitting cross-legged under another fire-spirit maple tree, her face serene.

Inside the main room, the woman was leisurely drinking wine.

Wang Yu sat quietly to one side.

Zhou Ling carefully sensed the aura emanating from the Fire Essence Maple Tree and discovered that it contained a rich fire-attribute spiritual energy.

It felt more than twice as rich in spiritual energy as the Taoist academy's dormitories.

Based on his understanding of spiritual herbs, this Fire Essence Maple Tree must be at least of the second rank.

He was also shocked. He originally thought that although Maple Leaf Mountain had beautiful scenery, the concentration of spiritual energy was really not good.

Unexpectedly, this Fire Essence Maple Tree is actually a spirit tree of the second rank or higher.

Moreover, while cultivating under the tree, I could feel that the concentration of fire-attribute spiritual energy here was no less than that of a second-tier spiritual vein.

Although he had awakened from the illusion, he felt that the essence released by the Fire Spirit Maple Tree was extremely beneficial to him.

He did not rush to get up, but continued to cultivate using the Spirit Flame Technique.

[Your Beast Flame and Spirit Flame absorb the earth's fire energy, increasing the Spirit Flame's grade by 1, and both Beast Flame and Spirit Flame's grades by 1.]

[You are absorbing spiritual energy. Spiritual affinity +1, spiritual energy +4]

[You are currently cultivating the Spirit Flame Technique. Your innate talent has increased by 1, and your spiritual energy by 3.]

As prompts appeared on the panel, Zhou Ling felt wisps of spiritual energy continuously flowing into his body.

The effects are remarkable.

"And what exactly will this new [Illusion Simulation] talent entail!"

Zhou Ling was also filled with anticipation.

Before they knew it, half an hour had passed, and the woman in purple put down the wine jar in her hand.

Two other empty wine jars were placed next to the bamboo chair.

Although she was drinking, the woman was also keeping an eye on Zhou Ling and his companion.

She discovered that the two men had different approaches.

Wang Xin was calm and composed, and followed the rules. When she officially began her cultivation, she quickly achieved harmony with the energy of the Fire Essence Maple Tree.

Although Zhou Ling was facing a maple tree with illusionary attributes, he showed great confidence.

Although he quickly fell into the illusion, he only immersed himself in it briefly before getting back into his own cultivation rhythm.

Only then did Wang Xin open her eyes.

Zhou Lingling completed thirty-three full cycles of the Flame Technique and stood up, looking refreshed.

Generally speaking, in the later stages of Qi cultivation, being able to complete 33 cycles of Qi in one session is already quite good.

However, after fusing with the beast fire, Zhou Ling felt that the efficiency of cultivating the Spirit Flame Technique had greatly improved.

In less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, one can complete thirty-three cycles of energy circulation.

This efficiency is more than double what it used to be.

While accelerating cultivation, it also increases the speed of spiritual energy recovery.

As the two entered, the woman in purple raised an eyebrow slightly and then said,
"You two are quite good. From now on, you'll be my disciples. Whatever you want to learn, as long as I know it, I'll teach you."

Judging from her tone, it was clear that both Zhou Ling and the other person had passed her test.

Zhou Ling and Wang Xin both showed joy on their faces and bowed respectfully to the woman, saying, "Greetings, Master!"

Wang Yu also had a smile on her face.

Based on her understanding of the woman in purple, she was free-spirited and unwilling to be bound by rules, making it virtually impossible for her to become her personal disciple.

She was already content to be accepted as a disciple.

The woman in purple nodded. "Starting tomorrow, you will all come here to cultivate. Continue as you are today, meditating for one hour each day under the Fire Essence Maple Tree." "You can arrange your own cultivation time as well. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me."

"As for your main cultivation technique, you are all currently cultivating the Spirit Flame Technique, so there is no need to make any adjustments."

"Yes, Master!"

Zhou Ling and the other person bowed again.

Wang Yu thought for a moment and smiled at the woman in purple, "Sister Ziling, could you let Xin'er stay on the mountain?"

"My life here is quite frugal. If Xin'er can handle it, then of course there's no problem!"

Zi Ling smiled and said.

Then he looked at Zhou Ling and said, "Your name is Zhou Ling, right?"

"Come over tomorrow and bring me a few more jars of wine!"

“Yes, Master!” Zhou Ling replied, cupping his hands in greeting.

Then Wang Yu gave Wang Xin a few more instructions.

He then bid farewell to Zi Ling.

Zhou Ling also bid farewell to the two of them and followed Wang Yu, leaving the courtyard with light steps.

"Ling-ge'er, from now on you will be Sister Ziling's disciple. You must cultivate diligently and strive to enter one of the six major academies next year!"

When they arrived at the foot of the mountain, Wang Yu gave them some instructions.

“I understand, Aunt Wang!” Zhou Ling replied.

Then, out of curiosity, she asked, "Aunt Wang, is Master a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator?"

Wang Yu turned to look at the small courtyard that was faintly visible on the mountainside, and shook her head. "Sister Ziling's cultivation is unfathomable. I don't know exactly what her cultivation level is."

Although Zhou Ling was curious, she didn't ask any more questions.

The two quickly entered the city, and Wang Yu reminded him to go up the mountain to cultivate early the next day and not to slack off.

Only then did he leave.

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Back home, Zhou Ling saw that his father's spirit and energy had completely changed after refining the Nourishing Meridian Pill.

If Li Ru hadn't stopped him, he would have been eager to pick up the two stone stools placed in the courtyard and start cultivating.

Li Ru grumbled for a while, saying that Master Wang had instructed him not to use his blood and qi power for a month.

Zhou Shan then obediently returned to the main room.

Both of them were overjoyed to hear that Zhou Ling had been successfully accepted as a disciple by the master recommended by Wang Yu.

This can be considered a double celebration.

They all knew that given Wang Yu's status, they were all willing to let their daughters become his disciples.

It is clear that this person could not possibly be an ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Hearing Zhou Ling say that his master liked to drink.

Li Ru smiled broadly and said, "That's easy. I'll brew you a few jars of the finest spirit wine tonight, and you can take it to your master tomorrow!"

Zhou Ling thought for a moment, then took out a spirit stone bag from his person and handed it to Li Rudao, "Father, Mother, these are the more than 150 low-grade spirit stones I have saved up these past few days."

"Take this and rent a distillery. From now on, Dad can help out at the distillery and won't have to risk going into the mountains anymore!"

"Ling'er, how come there are so many spirit stones?" Li Ru and Zhou Shan looked at each other in bewilderment.

"A few days ago, I met a brother and sister from a prominent family in the mountains. I showed them the way, and that's how I earned the money!"

Zhou Ling didn't hide it and told his parents about taking the He siblings to Nine Leaf Valley.

If I don't explain where the spirit stone came from, my parents will worry unnecessarily!

Hearing Zhou Ling say this, they didn't ask any more questions.

"These next couple of days, Mother will go and see if there are any suitable shops in this area!"

"As for the spirit stones needed to rent the shop, you have enough at home. I'll store these spirit stones for you for now."

Seeing her son so sensible, Li Ru said with a look of relief.

Knowing that her mother was frugal, Zhou Ling didn't say anything more.

(End of this chapter)