Chapter 539 Updated version of the Essentials of Demonic Cultivation

Chapter 539: Updated version of the Essentials of Demonic Cultivation

It wasn't until more than ten breaths later that the whistling finally calmed down.

Master of Alchemy!

Thinking of these four words, Liu Yu couldn't help but feel a sense of accomplishment.

Through alchemy, the heaven-defying effects of the Immortal Mansion were turned into advantages, which has always benefited him immensely.

The art of alchemy is also recognized as the most difficult and the most consuming skill among the hundreds of immortal arts.

After all, there is no shortcut to save every spiritual grass during practice.

The high cost of practice has deterred most monks from the beginning.

Alchemy masters are rarer than golden elixir monks, and it is more difficult to achieve this achievement, and their status is higher than ordinary golden elixir monks.

No matter where you are, as long as you show your identity as an alchemy master, you should be able to enjoy good treatment under normal circumstances.

"It's pretty good."

"I have studied alchemy for more than a hundred years and consumed countless spiritual herbs and elixirs to get to this point. I really cannot be called a genius."

Taking a deep breath, Liu Yu murmured to herself, and her agitated heart gradually calmed down.

"Just in case, you must prepare a sum of spiritual stones for the trip to the Central Region."

"This time, I will take the risk to refine the third-level elixir and sell it myself."

Liu Yu flashed this idea, took a short rest, and immediately started to continue refining the elixir.

Among the elixirs sold this time, he finally chose the Peiyuan Dan because it was the most common among third-level elixirs, so the risk was smaller in comparison.

And the price is more than ten times that of the second-level elixir.

"Zi Zi"

In the fire door, the Qingyang Demonic Fire lit up again, emitting cyan brilliance.

Ignition, preheating, refining, condensation, and furnace opening

In the busy life of refining and selling elixirs, two months passed quickly.

"Five million spiritual stones."

"The value of the third-level spiritual elixir is far more than ten times that of ordinary elixirs. In such a short period of time, such a large sum of spiritual stones has been raised."

"In this way, I save a lot of time."

His consciousness scanned the storage ring, and when all the spiritual stones were counted, Liu Yu showed a smile on his face.

Immediately, he swallowed a snow ginseng pill and started his daily practice.

First the Qingyang Kung Fu, then the Mystical Art of Preserving God, and finally the True Body of the Stars.

Seven hours have passed since I have practiced in all three aspects: Qi refining, spiritual refining, and physical refining.

"Rumble"

The stone door slowly opened and Liu Yu walked out of the practice room.

After bathing and changing clothes, he lay on the Taishi chair in the hall, took out a book of exercises and started to read through it.

Entering the "supreme" state in the world of Immortal Mansion, the deduction of techniques is also based on known knowledge and imagination, so the key is knowledge.

Without enough knowledge, even if you enter that state, you won't make much progress.

Just like a clever woman cannot make a meal without rice.

Therefore, after learning that Kung Fu can be deduced through the Immortal Mansion, Liu Yu paid more attention to the collection of various immortal cultivation knowledge.

After completing the daily practice and cultivating the magic weapon, most of the remaining time is spent absorbing knowledge through reading.

"Books are the ladder of human progress?"

"No, knowledge is."

When Liu Yu saw this sentence in a certain exercise book, he shook his head after thinking about it and continued to read.

Although not necessarily correct, this is his current view.

"But is there really anything absolutely correct in this world?"

"With the development of the civilization of cultivating immortals, will the known iron laws be overturned one day?"

After an unknown amount of time, Liu Yu closed the book and this thought flashed through his mind.

Fell into thinking about the unknown, he didn't come back to his senses for a long time.

"Perhaps, the charm of immortality and even eternity lies not only in immortality itself."

“It’s about the process.”

"To be more precise, it is the knowledge gained and the truth explored in the process!

"Compared to the boundless starry sky, the love, hatred, beliefs and ideas of immortal cultivators are so small."

"But bits and pieces of knowledge accumulate into a tower of truth, but it is greater than the stars!"

"And this may be one of the sources of ancient power."

After coming back to his senses, Liu Yu was filled with emotion as he put the Kung Fu books into his storage ring.

Thinking back on the great achievements of some ancient monks, even though he was already a golden elixir monk, he often felt a little ashamed of his own ignorance.

There was a time when "cultivation" was also called "cultivation".

What is "cultivation"?

It’s not just about “removing the false and preserving the true”, which is too one-sided and narrow, it’s also about “truth and true knowledge”.

The way to cultivate immortality is neither idealistic nor idealistic, and it is inseparable from the foundation of material resources.

There is no such thing as suddenly realizing a truth and then experiencing successive breakthroughs.

The truth that needs to be understood is not good and evil, or light and darkness, nor is it the wisdom of the world.

It is the truth that always exists in heaven and earth.

Merely understanding knowledge and appreciating the truth is not enough, you must also have a certain realm foundation.

For example, one must be in the Void Refining Stage or above to comprehend the "Silver Seal Script", and only those in the Mahayana Stage are qualified to comprehend the "Golden Seal Script".

If the realm is not enough and the essence of life is not high enough, the consequences of forcing enlightenment are only death!

Therefore, it is almost impossible for low-level creatures to suddenly understand certain rules and then soar into the sky.

The mortal body cannot carry the vastness of the rules, just like the sentence - Do not look directly at God!

However, since the ancient war, there has been almost no major progress in the cutting-edge knowledge of immortality in this world.

The latecomers are just using it in a more refined way based on the original ones.

To be precise, we are walking along the path explored by our predecessors.

As the aura of the entire world of immortality declines, all kinds of rare resources become increasingly scarce. Every monk has to do everything possible to obtain all kinds of resources, which increasingly highlights the importance of resources.

Over time, the concept of "cultivation" gradually faded away and was replaced by "cultivation of immortality".

However, titles such as true cultivator, real person, and true king have continued from ancient times to the present day.

Perhaps this is one of the signs that the inheritance has never been interrupted between today and ancient times.

"Ancient times."

Liu Yu sighed, touched the storage ring with her finger, and took out a thick black book.

This book is quite old and there is no writing on the cover.

It was the "Essentials of Demonic Cultivation" that made him gain a lot!

It can be said that this book really made him realize the reality of the world of immortality and opened a new door.

Liu Yu gained a lot from some of these routines, and she still reads them out from time to time.

However, from today's perspective, there are still limitations after all.

After all, times have changed, and what was once a new routine has become an old routine, and many monks are already familiar with it.

If you copy it completely, you may suffer big losses.

After all, the old Jindan demon who wrote this book is only in the Jindan realm, and so many years have passed.

"Wow"

In the hall, the sound of pages turning was heard.

Liu Yu once again flipped through "Summary of Demonic Cultivation", reading from the beginning to the end, nodding secretly to some of the discussions from time to time, with a look of thought flashing in his eyes.

I also shake my head slightly from time to time when it comes to some outdated routines.

This time, it only took him an hour to read the entire book.

"After all, times have changed, and it's time to update some of the routines in this book."

Liu Yu sighed softly and gently smoothed out some wrinkles on "The Essentials of Demonic Cultivation".

Then I took out the pen and ink and thought about it for a while, then added some modifications and notes to it, and updated it on the original basis.

"The Essentials of Demonic Cultivation" has detailed discussions on how to select targets, how to kill people and seize treasures, and how to deal with stolen goods, and even includes many examples.

Although Liu Yu has not tried them one by one, as the Jindan elder of Yuanyang Sect, he knows without trying that some of these routines are already outdated.

Read the book a hundred times, and its meaning will appear by itself.

Coupled with his rich experience, he also has his own opinions on how to update this book.

No matter what the tricks are, to sum up, they all take advantage of the weaknesses of human nature.

For example, "meeting for treasure hunt" is to take advantage of people's "curiosity".

This trick is most effective for monks who are new to the world of immortality and have little experience.

Taking advantage of newcomers' insufficient understanding of the world of immortality and their "curiosity" that they are full of curiosity about many things, they are led into a trap step by step to achieve their goals.

When new cultivators hear about the caves of their predecessors, they will first think of precious treasures and powerful techniques, and give full play to their rich imagination.

In addition, in the world of cultivating immortals, there is no shortage of rumors about monks having extraordinary encounters and soaring to the sky. It is easy to ignore the risks and step into the trap.

However, after so many years of development in the world of immortality, any monk with one or two elders will be informed of this routine and have already become sufficiently vigilant.

Except for newcomers who enter the world of immortality by chance, the chance of success is already very low.

"People tend to believe what they see."

"Since you take the initiative to inform, it is likely to alert the target."

"How about "discovering it together" and then meeting to explore the ancient cave."

"In this way, the news about the secret realm is obtained together. Seeing it with your own eyes and by chance, it is unlikely that you will become wary."

"As long as it is done properly, even experienced monks are likely to be fooled."

Thoughts flashed rapidly in his mind, and Liu Yu was inspired, holding the pen and writing down a new routine.

There is also the "honey trap" which takes advantage of the flaw of human nature - lust.

Arrange a cooperating female nun, pretend to be in love, and then wait for an opportunity to lead her into a trap.

Any monk has a "lustful heart", but some monks can deal with it rationally, while some monks have difficulty suppressing their desires.

This trick, as long as you find a suitable partner, will always work for both male and female cultivators.

However, the disadvantages are also obvious, that is, the results are slower, and it often requires a "sweetener" to make the target lower its guard.

But now, this routine is widely known in the world of immortality.

Even monks with low vigilance are unlikely to follow someone they have just met to a remote place for a tryst.

Unless the partner's methods are too superb and he can easily make the target fascinated.

But generally speaking, it is still full of uncertainties, the investment of time and costs is too much, and there are too many variables.

"this."

"You can build a circle that helps each other on the surface, and let the "partner" act as a newcomer who doesn't understand anything, using the excuse of asking questions to gain the target's trust step by step."

"During the process, emotions such as admiration and adoration are shown from time to time to enhance the status in the target's mind."

"And with a circle established, multiple targets can be attacked at the same time, no longer limited to one person."

"Once you gain trust, everything will be easier."

Inspired, Liu Yu kept moving, leaving new writing on the old pages.

In addition, you can also take advantage of human nature's "greed", the most urgent desires, etc.

For example, meeting for a treasure hunt, in which the greed of human nature is exploited.

It's not just killing people and grabbing treasures to get resources.

You can also take advantage of the mentality of some monks who are greedy for petty gains, forge some low-cost and sophisticated magic weapons, etc., and then sell them at a lower price.

For example, "Yellow Dragon Pill" and "Purple Heart Barrier-Breaking Pill" that break through small realms, as well as "Foundation Building Pill" and "Gold Forming Pill" that break through large realms, etc.

Coupled with some means to make it difficult to distinguish between true and false, one can often absorb resources beyond imagination.

After all, not every monk knows how to make alchemy and forge some elixirs. In fact, most monks can't detect it as long as they evade a few common detection methods.

What's more, monks who are in urgent need of these resources may not be able to think rationally as usual when they actually see the urgently needed resources.

At this time, some methods can be used, such as arranging one or more "competitors", and the desired effect can be easily achieved.

As for the means of counterfeiting elixirs, there are several methods recorded in "Essentials of Demonic Cultivation".

However, the advanced methods at that time have basically become ineffective with the development of the world of immortality over the years.

If you continue to use it, the risk of being discovered is high.

"But Mr. Liu happens to be a master of alchemy!"

"The method of forging elixirs is too simple for me."

Liu Yu smiled slightly and thought of several methods in an instant.

It can be used in all aspects to evade detection methods common in the world of immortality today, at least it is not a problem to evade ordinary monks.

Then with a stroke of his pen, he wrote down several methods on the ancient pages.

In view of the various weaknesses of human nature, Liu Yu wrote each routine in "The Essentials of Demonic Cultivation" based on his own opinions.

Every routine has high feasibility in today's world of immortality.

As long as you fully understand "Essentials of Demonic Cultivation" and be able to make up your mind, you can continue on this dark road.

Even a monk with mediocre qualifications and meager qualifications may still be able to successfully build a foundation and soar into the sky!

We have to admit that in the current situation where sects and families control most of the resources, it will be difficult for ordinary monks to get ahead if they don't have the opportunity.

At least, that's true for most monks.

If we continue step by step and follow the rules, we can almost predict how far we can go in the future.

Only by breaking the invisible shackles and having flexible moral standards can you go further on the path of immortality!

Of course, whether it can succeed in the end still depends on the monk's specific performance.

The core of all the routines in "Essentials of Demonic Cultivation" is to exploit the weaknesses of human nature.

As long as you can understand this and implement it resolutely, and if your luck is not too bad, it is easy to achieve achievements far beyond the original!

Curiosity, lust, greed, anger

"Swish"

Taking advantage of the weaknesses of human nature and based on his own opinions, Liu Yu wrote down the latest routines in the book.

During this period, I stopped to think seriously from time to time. It was not until half an hour later that I finished writing.

"Huh~"

Liu Yu blew a breath to dry the ink on the book.

"These days, if you want to go further on the path of immortality, you must have something special."

"Either one or two skills of cultivating immortals, or a clear understanding of the world of cultivating immortals."

He murmured to himself, looking at his masterpiece with satisfaction.

After the pen and ink were dry, Liu Yu thought for a while, then took out a blank book with a black cover, picked up the pen holder and started copying.

Another half an hour later, the thick copy of "Essentials of Demonic Cultivation" was completed, and he put both copies into the storage ring.

Then, he called the maid Wen Caiyi in and poured herself some spiritual tea.

"Sir, when you were in seclusion a few days ago, the eldest lady had already returned from the Yuan Kingdom."

"Do you want to see the eldest lady at this time?!"

Pulling back her sleeves and pouring the spirit tea, Wen Caiyi whispered softly.

The woman's face was a little stiff, and she was obviously a little distracted when she spoke, and her knuckles were clenched and slightly white.

It was obvious that she was uneasy at this time.

Just two years ago, Jiang Qiushui suddenly received the news that he had successfully formed the elixir, and he became the elder of the sect's golden elixir.

For a little maid like her who wants to be on top, one can imagine how much pressure she is under.

Liu Yu's eyes were sharp and he saw through this woman's little thoughts. He smiled slightly and said:

"You are my maid. No one can do anything to you without my permission."

"Go in peace."

He still has a lot of experience in how to handle the relationship between women, so that there will be no "palace fights" that he likes to see.

For Liu Yu, even if Jiang Qiushui succeeds in forming the elixir, the relationship between the two parties will not change.

What it was like before, it will still be like in the future.

after all

"Yes, sir!"

After hearing the assurance, Wen Caiyi's face lit up, and she finally lost her anxiety. After bowing, she quickly left the cave.

Looking at the woman's leaving figure, Liu Yu shook her head.

Then he took out his alchemy notebook and recorded the new characteristics of Qingyang Demonic Fire and some experiences of refining the elixir.

…

After being promoted to the Golden Core realm, Jiang Qiushui did not move to Tongtian Peak, or he chose a spiritual mountain and remained at Qingyang Peak.

Therefore, after Wen Caiyi went to inform him, in less than half a quarter of an hour, brisk footsteps could be heard outside the cave.

Just by hearing the footsteps, one can imagine the joyful mood of its owner.

"Husband!"

The silver hairpin in her hair collided with the jewelry, making a crisp and sweet sound, and Jiang Qiushui in a lavender dress appeared in front of her.

With obvious joy on her delicate face, she rushed over quickly.

Liu Yu only had time to open her arms when she felt her legs sink, a familiar fragrance penetrated her nose, and everything she touched was soft at her fingertips.

"If you think about it carefully, I haven't seen you for more than 20 years, right?"

Looking at the silver hairpin in Jiang Qiushui's hair, which he had given her when she was building the foundation, this thought flashed through his mind.

Sitting on his lap, Jiang Qiushui wrapped his hands tightly around Liu Yu's waist, buried her face in his chest, and did not speak for a long time.

Quiet and gentle.

It wasn't until more than ten breaths later that she spoke:

"Husband, I successfully formed the elixir."

When saying this, the woman finally separated a little distance.

Those bright eyes full of emotion stared at Liu Yu without blinking, as if waiting for praise and recognition.

"very good."

"Qiu Shuiyou really did a good job this time."

Touching the female cultivator's face, Liu Yu said softly, feeling cold and delicate.

When a monk hits the golden elixir bottleneck, unless he fails at the level of mana solidification, if he fails at any subsequent level, he will most likely die directly.

One can imagine how risky this is.

Jiang Qiushui's success in forming pills proves that he has grown up. Regardless of the reason, he deserves recognition.

After all, if she succeeded in forming the elixir, no matter what the considerations were, it would be very beneficial to her, wouldn't it?

This woman is also a disciple of Miaohong from another academy. She can also participate in the elders' meeting. Doesn't it mean that she has one more vote?

When the two of them got along, Jiang Qiushui rarely concealed his emotions and immediately smiled when he heard compliments.

Suddenly, as if she thought of an important question, she became a little nervous and used a little more force with her hands.

"Husband, should I let Qiushui do that?"

Jiang Qiushui gathered up her courage, but halfway through her words, she noticed Liu Yu's slowly fading smile and still did not continue.

"You still don't want to give up and want to challenge the position of Taoist companion?!"

Although she hadn't finished speaking, Liu Yu had already understood what this woman meant.

But he just held her in his arms and comforted her, saying that we would discuss it later and so on.

Although Jiang Qiushui's breakthrough to the golden elixir realm has greatly increased his value, he has long made up his mind not to find a Taoist partner, and this principle will not change.

Just like that, the two of them cuddled together and talked about some of the things that had happened over the years.

"ah"

Then, when Jiang Qiushui exclaimed with shyness and expectation, Liu Yu hugged her and strode towards the bedroom.

The "Star True Body" cultivates in the realm of the burning sun, resulting in too much yang energy in the body, and it needs to "reconcile yin and yang" every once in a while.

After being in close contact for so long, Liu Yu's body had already undergone "strange" changes.

After getting down to business, of course we have to discuss the "Yin Yang Avenue".

(Ten thousand words are omitted here)

…

Afterwards, the two sat next to each other at the table in the hall.

"What?"

"My husband is actually going to carry out such a dangerous mission?!"

"Why?"

"Given the great situation in front of us that we are both golden elixirs, why not take it slow? Why do we have to take such risks?"

"Husband~!"

After hearing about the "Chang'an Plan", Jiang Qiushui's expression immediately changed.

As if she was afraid of losing him, she held the person in front of her tightly with both hands, her face full of worry.

"I have to go."

Liu Yu said seriously.

Jiang Qiushui is now an elder of the sect and will know about this sooner or later.

Moreover, after he left, the power he had built based on his sect also needed this woman to take charge of the overall situation, so he did not hide it.

Two months have passed, and with only ten months left, the "Chang'an Plan" is about to begin.

There are still some things to do to deal with the aftermath, so we can't put it off any longer.

Hearing this, Jiang Qiushui's expression darkened, but he intertwined his fingers and fell into silence.

"rest assured."

"Don't you know me yet?"

"Since you are determined to take risks, you must be very confident!"

Although he really didn't have much confidence, Liu Yu lied in order to stabilize the morale of the army.

"Really?"

After receiving the affirmation, Jiang Qiushui looked better and finally did not continue to persuade him, but there was a worried look on his face.

That was the Hengduan Mountains. How many talented and beautiful people were buried in it? !

"Ruyan is already in seclusion and consecrating elixirs, right?"

After giving some instructions on how to deal with the aftermath, Liu Yu asked about Ji Ruyan's situation.

PS: It’s a little slow, so I’ll postpone the addition of chapter 13 for now. It’s late but it’s coming!