My low-key cultivation of immortality was discovered by the emperor in my diary.

Pine Forest Cottage.

Chu Lengyu completed another diary entry and received the reward "Azure Spirit Bracelet".

This bracelet is as green as jade, crystal clear. Once activated with spiritual power, the bracelet immediately transforms into ten thousand green vines, which are exceptionally flexible and can both attack and trap. They can catch enemies off guard and entangle all things, making them incredibly powerful.

What's particularly remarkable is that, as a wood-attribute magic weapon, the Jade Spirit Bracelet can take advantage of the lush forest environment to absorb the surrounding wood-attribute spiritual energy, endlessly regenerating it and reducing the wearer's consumption. It is truly a rare and superior spiritual treasure.

"A treasure for trapping the enemy, not bad." Chu Lengyu put it on her wrist with satisfaction.

Inside the courtyard, Lü Yun was still directing Huang Yi and the others to tidy up the warehouse.

The emperor sent many things, all of which needed to be registered and put into storage. Although it was Green Bamboo's first time doing this, she held a register and looked quite professional.

Chu Lengyu wanted to suggest that the items could be stored in a storage bag without needing to be tidied up, but seeing how focused and happy she was, she decided not to disturb her.

Originally, those meteorite irons, due to their special material, would have caught Chu Lengyu's eye.

But now, as her cultivation level has improved and she continues to receive magical treasures as rewards from the system, these extraterrestrial meteorites are of little value to her; they are nothing special.

In the inner treasury, all sorts of novel and strange items were sent by Hong Fu. Unfortunately, after Chu Lengyu scanned the area, there were no spiritual items. Only a few items seemed to have some spiritual charm, but they were almost negligible.

She recalled that Lin Li had once sent her several boxes of treasures to repay her life-saving grace. Those treasures, which might be priceless to ordinary people, were nothing but mundane things in her eyes.

Thinking of this, Chu Lengyu couldn't help but shake her head slightly.

Even rare old ginseng needs to be over a hundred years old before it can be used as medicine or as an auxiliary material in alchemy.

However, while the old ginseng pills were miraculous medicines for ordinary people, for her they were merely a drop in the ocean, better than nothing.

She grew increasingly disappointed and gradually realized that she might not be able to find any usable materials from Da Xia.

Cultivating spiritual materials is no easy task, let alone comparing it to cultivating spiritual plants.

While spiritual plants can be accelerated by the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and the essence of the sun and moon, and by using secret methods, spiritual materials require the sedimentation of time and natural nurturing, which cannot be easily achieved by human effort.

This helplessness made Chu Lengyu deeply aware of how long and difficult the road ahead would be, but she was not discouraged by it; on the contrary, she was eager to try.

Everything is difficult at the beginning, and taking that first step from zero to one is the hardest, but once you get past that, things become much easier.

She paused for a moment, not wanting to disturb the busy Lüyun, and then went to the back mountain.

On the hill behind, a gentle breeze blows, and the clouds drift in the clear daylight.

Tall pines stand majestically, and flowing springs murmur sweetly. (Note)

Fu Wenshen had been waiting there for a long time. When he saw Chu Lengyu arrive, he quickly stepped forward to bow, his attitude respectful and slightly humble.

Chu Lengyu casually broke off a branch from the roadside and said, "The Moon-Slaying Sword Technique has four forms. I demonstrated the first three forms to you last time. Did you learn anything from them?"

"I have benefited greatly!" Fu Wenshen replied excitedly without hesitation, "I have repeatedly studied the first three moves, and I can feel the changes in the sword technique with each swing of the sword."

Chu Lengyu nodded slightly, encouraging him to continue.

Fu Wenshen's eyes still shone with excitement: "When I first saw the move 'Moon Shadow Appears,' I only felt that it was unpredictable and elusive. But with your guidance, I gradually came to understand its wonder of using softness to overcome hardness, and how to contain hidden power in the sword stance, making it difficult for the opponent to grasp my true intentions."

Chu Lengyu smiled calmly and said, "It is truly remarkable that you have such an understanding. The way of swordsmanship lies in the heart, not in the form."

Fu Wenshen nodded in agreement and continued, "But although I roughly understand the 'Moonfall and Starfall' move, I find it difficult to imitate, and its power remains unmatched. And the 'Moonlight Flow' move... this sword is still too fast."

At this point, Fu Wenshen felt somewhat ashamed.

Chu Lengyu originally suggested that she spar with him, but unexpectedly it turned into her giving him one-sided guidance.

Even though she no longer used her cultivation or the Du Bu Sword, Fu Wenshen still felt as if a mountain stood in front of him.

How can you defeat someone if you can't even see their sword moves?

Chu Lengyu replied, "Yes, I understand what you said. Since we have different foundations, we should only read as much as we can understand."

Your path as cultivators differs from mine; you seem to focus more on honing your skills. However, I don't know much about your innate methods, so I can't help you improve your cultivation for the time being…”

"No, no, I wouldn't dare trouble you." Fu Wenshen waved his hands repeatedly. "Although the path of innate cultivation is far inferior to immortal cultivation, I also understand that one's own aptitude is limited, and some things cannot be forced."

Chu Lengyu's willingness to guide him was already a great favor.

"All living beings in the world will always find their own way." Chu Lengyu seemed somewhat sentimental. "Perhaps the path of cultivation isn't so bad after all."

After all, without the system's help, she wouldn't be able to cultivate immortality on her own.

That's why Chu Lengyu was unwilling to rely entirely on the system and wanted to do her best to discover and cultivate new resources.

Suddenly, she asked curiously, "What kind of extraordinary people and eccentrics live in Wushan?"

"Where should I begin..." Fu Wenshen frowned slightly upon hearing this, as if he were organizing his thoughts.

After a moment, he slowly spoke:

"The history of Fog Mountain is too long to mention. Nowadays, Fog Mountain has a high threshold, only allowing people at the Innate Realm to bring others into the best spiritual energy place at the top of the mountain. It has gradually evolved from the original family inheritance to the master-disciple inheritance."

"The once glorious families have declined and fallen, with only the Bai family, which controls the Ice Lotus, remaining prosperous. Besides the Bai family, the most famous are the four major factions: Plum Blossom, Orchid, Bamboo, and Chrysanthemum."

"Although the number of Mei School members is small, they are all skilled in divination, able to see the secrets of heaven and predict the future, which is truly amazing."

"The women of the Lan School are not only well-versed in literature and science, but also have extensive knowledge in medicine, planting, animal husbandry and other fields."

"The Bamboo School is more inclusive, allowing anyone to join regardless of their background. Its martial arts are mainly based on staff techniques and long weapons, and it is inclusive and open to all kinds of styles."

"The Chrysanthemum School...is rather unrestrained and unconventional..."

Fu Wenshen looked slightly embarrassed as he said this.

Actually, the Chrysanthemum School is now more famous for its "dual cultivation" practice, but he finds it difficult to say it out loud.

Even in Wushan, this matter is quite controversial. Many people are ashamed of the Chrysanthemum School, believing that dual cultivation is not the right path, criticizing it as a heretical and crooked way, and scoffing at it.

However, the Chrysanthemum School made rapid progress, and its speed of cultivation was evident to all. Its strength had quickly risen to a position second only to the Bamboo School.

Even if some people harbor resentment, they mostly choose to remain silent and bear it.

As Chu Lengyu was listening, she suddenly felt something and took out the Lingxi Jade Slip.

The text above kept flashing and overlapping, as if several people were constantly writing something.

She smiled faintly; it seemed these jade slips had reached their proper place.

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Note: Tall pines stand tall and graceful, flowing springs murmur softly. They rinse the white stones like scattered snowflakes in the clear sky, and dance in the autumn wind, singing its melodies. — Wu Zhen, "Pine and Spring Painting"

The line “clouds blowing in the clear daytime” is original; I quite like it, so I didn’t delete it.