Infiltrating the world of cultivation

"Hiss! Roar!"

Wang Chao, who was meditating, was startled by the sudden loud noise.

It was clear that the sound came from the giant python, Xiaohua, beside the stone pagoda.

Could it be that an enemy has invaded? After all, bandits and monsters roamed the Tang Dynasty, and it's not impossible that some fool would provoke that giant python.

call out!

Wang Chao stood directly on the roof, only to find that the surroundings were quiet and there was nothing unusual.

Before long, rustling sounds came from the surrounding houses. The villagers came out one after another. Seeing that everyone looked like they had just woken up, Wang Chao was a little surprised.

Could it be that Xiaohua's shout just now had the same effect as a rooster crowing? That's quite strange. It's the first time I've ever seen something like a python crowing. Truly, the world is full of wonders.

After the villagers had worked through the night to make the equipment they had made, Wang Chao put all the equipment that was inconvenient to carry into the nine-story ancient pagoda.

The three embarked on a journey through the Tang Dynasty. Apart from the dynasty itself and the sword hanging on their backs, the two were fully armed.

To outsiders, he appears to be a wealthy young master who travels with two bodyguards.

When Wang Chao went out in the early morning, he thought that Xiao Hua had been attacked, but it turned out that he was overthinking it.

After leaving Deloitte Town, the three of them traversed a relatively primitive forest.

Wang Chao admired the old man known as Guiguzi even more.

That cliffside cave was so remote; how did he find it? His experience is quite legendary, almost like Sun Wukong discovering the Water Curtain Cave.

To travel and meet such an extraordinary person as Guiguzi is a worthwhile trip.

By noon, they still showed no sign of leaving, so the three of them set up camp to rest.

boom!

The three lit a campfire, and Sun Juan took out an iron pot, intending to stew some wild game. However, Wang Chao stopped her.

Bang!

A huge creature, resembling a bison but with coiled horns on its head, appeared out of nowhere, startling the two people who were preparing ingredients.

This bull-shaped creature was the one that the dynasty had hunted down in the Canxia Secret Realm.

"Brother Chao, what breed is this? It looks a bit like a cow, but it has coiled horns on its head."

Upon seeing the corpse of the bovine creature, Shi Wen was secretly surprised. Just by looking at its appearance, he knew that it was definitely a fierce beast.

"I don't know what kind it is, but its fighting power in life was probably even greater than that of your master, Guiguzi."

Wang Chao was telling the truth. That Guiguzi should be about the same level as Zuoqiu Zhen. Even if he was a little stronger, it would be limited. At most, he could only match the level of the third stage of Qi Refining.

This bull-shaped creature was indeed a true Qi Refining Stage 4 cultivator, and ordinary Qi Refining Stage 4 cultivators might not even be his match.

"My goodness, does that mean we're eating spirit flesh? That's something only cultivators can eat!"

After hearing Wang Chao's words, Shi Wen's eyes lit up, and he became somewhat impatient.

In the end, the dynasty only cut off two legs, because there were too many for them to eat.

Cut the beef off the bone and grill it, then chop the bones and use them to make soup.

This bull-shaped creature was indeed powerful; ordinary weapons could not even leave a wound on its body. As a last resort, Wang Chao used a low-grade magic weapon, a flying sword, to dissect and separate the two bull legs.

The roasting process took much longer than expected. When the meat was almost done, Wang Chao sprinkled some chili powder and spices on it. These seasonings were imbued with spiritual energy and were absolutely potent.

"Ugh! It's so spicy! What kind of chili pepper is this? How can it be so hot?!"

Shi Wen's eyes were practically burning with fire. Wang Chao frowned, "Isn't it a bit too much?"

He and Nangong Qingyu had both eaten this chili pepper at Biyao Peak of the Qinghui Sword Sect. While it was indeed a bit spicy, it wasn't this exaggerated.

"Really? I can eat the most spicy food, do you want me to try some?"

"Ah! Is this gunpowder? Why is it so spicy?!"

Sun Juan's eyes widened in disbelief. Just moments ago, he had confidently boasted that he could handle spicy food, but after just one bite, he was so overwhelmed by the spiciness that he was on the verge of questioning his existence.

"Ugh! It's so spicy! What's going on?! Why is it so spicy?!"

Wang Chao tasted it, and his face immediately turned bright red. This was a completely different feeling from when he was at Biyao Peak.

After a moment's thought, Wang Chao realized that it wasn't that the chili pepper had become spicier, but rather that his cultivation level had declined, and his resistance to this type of chili pepper had also decreased.

The three of them ate this beef dish with mixed feelings of pain and pleasure. It was especially spicy, but also especially delicious. Ordinary food no longer bothered them much.

Although this beef is a bit tough to chew, it has a unique flavor because it's nourished by a special kind of energy.

After the three finished the barbecue, they started drinking the soup. The soup, made from beef bones, was incredibly fragrant and delicious. Moreover, the rich bone fat was so addictive that it was hard to resist sucking it out.

The three of them finished the beef bone soup, and at Shi Wen's repeated request, Wang Chao put the beef bones away.

Shi Wen wanted to take the beef bones back for Xiao Hua to eat, as they were very nutritious.

"Ah! Brother Chao, I'm bleeding from my nose!"

As they walked, Shi Wen suddenly tilted his head back and pinched his nose with his hand.

"Oh no! My nose is bleeding too!"

Sun Juan also suddenly pinched her nose and took off her bag to relieve the pressure.

"Ah! My mouth is bleeding too! Brother Chao, is that beef poisoned?"

Shi Wen's expression was exaggerated; he actually lay down on the ground.

"Holy crap, I'm leaking too!"

Sun Juan touched her mouth and found that it was bleeding.

Wang Chao was wondering why he was alright when, a second later, a sweet and metallic taste filled his nostrils. He felt a bit congested. Had he overdone it and was now too weak to handle it?

"Get moving! You've overdone it; you need to burn it off!"

Wang Chao pinched his nose and shouted. Then, he sat cross-legged and began to practice the Qi Refining Stage 1 method from the Five Elements Treasure Book.

call out!

Upon hearing this, Shi Wen immediately began to wield his sword, pushing his speed to the limit. What he needed to do now was to digest the excess energy in his body.

boom!

Upon hearing this, Sun Juan also began to practice her boxing. Her set of punches was powerful and fierce. It's hard to believe that someone as tough as her could be an assassin. She'd probably be spotted by her target before she even made a move.

I didn't realize how potent this beef was when I ate it, but it really has a strong aftereffect.

Wang Chao felt as if his stomach was on fire, burning intensely.

The dynasty was operating at full capacity, and the method for the first stage of Qi cultivation was found in the "Five Elements Treasure Book".

In fact, in general, it is not much different from the "Qinghui Yiqi Jue". However, the handling of some minor details is very subtle. Changing something like meridians requires great wisdom.

When the dynasty refined this power, it naturally reached the second stage of Qi Refining.

Because Wang Chao had previously experienced the fourth stage of Qi Refining, his physical structure and the expansion of his meridians had already met the requirements. As long as the amount of spiritual energy was sufficient, he could potentially return to his peak at any time.

Within the first three stages of Qi Refining, one's spiritual energy is essentially being accumulated. What the dynasty lacks most right now is time.

However, it's impossible for him to cultivate here until he reaches the fourth stage of Qi Refining before returning, because at this moment, Nangong Qingyu probably thinks that she is forever stuck in the Canxia Secret Realm.

She must be very sad, right? The dynasty wants to return to the Qinghui Sword Sect as soon as possible.

After reaching the second stage of Qi Refining, Wang Chao was able to cast spells, and his combat power increased by several levels.

Not long after the dynasty finished its work, Sun Juan and Shi Wen slowly stood up.

Pfft!

Shi Wen swayed unsteadily on the spot, like a drunken old man, before stumbling and falling to the ground.

Sun Juan wasn't much better off. She swayed for a moment and then slowly squatted down on the ground. It seemed that both of them had overdone it and were completely drunk.

After a long while, the two of them managed to stand up, looking quite exhausted.

"Brother Chao, this is truly spirit beast meat! I feel like my cultivation has improved to a higher level."

Shi Wen was able to see inside his body, and he noticed the changes within his body.

The three of them have all improved their cultivation and strength, which provides a guarantee for this operation.

Sun Juan and her companion felt that their trip had truly been worthwhile. They finally understood why their master had wanted them to follow Wang Chao.

Perhaps our master had already foreseen this situation.

At first, both of them thought that Guiguzi wanted them to stay by Wang Chao's side to monitor him and prevent him from revealing the location of the cliff cave.

But now, they seem to have somewhat understood their master's intention: he really wanted the two of them to train under the Wang Chao regime.

At this point, the two were filled with anticipation for their journey through the Tang Dynasty, knowing they would surely learn a great deal along the way.

At least, this improvement in cultivation level is a real benefit. You have to understand that at their level, every little improvement is extremely difficult.

Moreover, just like before, it is in a state of rapid progress.

If it weren't for the fact that they still felt they had overdone it, with some bloodstains still remaining on their hands, the two of them would still find it hard to believe.

After a period of rest, the three set off again. According to Sun Juan, they were not far from the town, which was a town in a great empire.

The dynasty also wanted to see what was so different about this great empire. The dynasty had seen the capital of Wei, which was bustling with activity and indeed very prosperous.

And that eight-hundred-mile-long Heavenly Wall, such a magnificent and awe-inspiring project, is simply beyond human capability.

This great Tang Empire must be even more prosperous. The dynasty also has some expectations. Being able to broaden one's horizons would make the trip worthwhile.