novel-bin Chapter 112, Refining the Innate Realm
Chapter 112, Refining the Innate Realm
Chapter 113, Refining the Innate Realm
On the first day of school, he received a full scholarship and grant—that's the treatment of a genius.
Ren Qingshan read the document carefully, confirmed that it was correct, signed his name, and pressed his fingerprint.
The benefit of comprehension, from the time I started learning martial arts until now, is that I only feel that I learn quickly, but I have never been rewarded with real money.
Right now, they've made a huge profit all at once.
It still has to be the prefectural city.
This is certainly one of the benefits of "upward mobility".
If it weren't for the confiscation of the Qian family's property and the inheritance of their assets, Fang Yanping, as the county magistrate, could only give them a jade marrow pill worth a thousand taels of silver. Of course, he wasn't after money, but the scarcity of resources was genuine.
In the prefectural city, a retired high-ranking official from the central government offered 300,000 taels of silver.
Although it was just a loan, since we're not related, why would someone lend such a large sum of money? They're not stupid.
They have plenty of resources, and if they think a promising talent is worth investing in, they'll buy immediately.
"Ren Qingshan, I've seen your information. You've achieved so much without ever having a master, which shows that you are truly exceptionally talented."
"Once you break through to the Innate Realm, would you be willing to become my disciple?"
"Of course, it's up to you whether you worship or not. As for my reputation, haha, you can find out for yourself."
Gongshu Ce laughed proudly.
There was no intention to use gratitude to intimidate others; it was simply a matter of equal consultation.
A thirty-five-year-old man, having roamed the world and seen the true nature of people—a forced relationship is never sweet.
Appreciation is one thing.
The bond between teacher and student is a bond of affection.
Having spent their lives strategizing and manipulating human nature, these two certainly knew what the right choice was.
As expected, seeing the thoughtful look in Ren Qingshan's eyes, Gongshu Ce waved his hand and said with a smile, "Let me mention this to you first. You go ahead and come back in three days to collect the spiritual items and pills."
Ren Qingshan, sensing his personal charm, said sincerely and with emotional intelligence, "I have truly never experienced such treatment before, and I am momentarily at a loss for words. To receive such a great honor without having done anything of merit, if I were to become your disciple, would you have any tasks for me to perform?"
Ask about the cost first.
The bond between a martial artist and his disciple is like that between a father and son, even more important than choosing a wife, so of course you should ask clearly about it.
"Serve the country!"
"Reassure the people!"
"To save the world!"
"Eliminate evil!"
Gongshu Ce spoke in a loud voice, his words as resounding as a sword.
Ren Qingshan looked into his eyes, licked his lips, his Adam's apple bobbed, and a strange emotion welled up in his heart again—it really had to be the older generation.
So he nodded and smiled, with a hint of pride, and said, "I've always done it this way, although I sometimes have selfish motives."
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Gongshu Ce and Feng Jingxian exchanged a glance and nodded with a smile.
"You did a good job in destroying the Qian family. As for offering 500,000 taels of silver as tribute to His Majesty, that was your idea, wasn't it? Given Fang Yanping's personality, he wouldn't do something like that."
"This—haha, it's me."
Ren Qingshan admitted it.
These questions were asked during the interrogation, so Feng Jingxian naturally knew them.
It's likely that his willingness to accept martial arts schools into Phoenix Pavilion was related to these factors.
From Feng Jingxian's assessment of the destruction of the Qian family and the eight-character mantra he just uttered, one can roughly discern the political stances of these two individuals—Ren Qingshan felt increasingly at ease.
I had previously told Fang Yanping that he should just start the group, and that there would definitely be those who appreciated him even if there were those who opposed him.
Looking back now:
Fang Yanping is the county magistrate, and the power to appoint officials rests with the central government. The two people in front of him may be able to influence him, but they are not in his position and cannot make the decision.
However, he and Jiang Shi'an, as Fang Yanping's confidants, could benefit from this.
What is happening now may well be a belated reward for the "annihilation of the Qian family" —
"This matter is a long story, and if we really want to know where it all started, it all began with a conversation between me and Lord Fang."
Once Ren Qingshan understood the whole story, he immediately added fuel to the fire.
"Oh? Go ahead and tell me."
Ren Qingshan then told him everything about the two matters: granting grace and relocating Hao.
Upon hearing this, the two elderly people looked at each other, their eyes filled with surprise and contemplation.
Feng Jingxian: "Is this your idea? Or Fang Yanping's idea?"
"It was my suggestion, which was secretly reported to His Majesty by Magistrate Fang. He also made some additions, such as ranking the martial arts families in the world."
"I was born into a farming family in the countryside. In the village, there was no distinction between嫡子 (legitimate sons) and 庶子 (illegitimate sons). They were all sons and were all entitled to share the land."
Ren Qingshan added details appropriately.
Gongshu Ce slammed his hand on the table: "Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant!"
"All things, though different paths, lead to the same goal. Martial arts are for the genius, so their understanding of worldly affairs is naturally not far behind! Ren Qingshan, I have compiled a classic book called 'The Great Strategy,' and I would like to include these two strategies in it. Are you willing?"
He asked with intense gaze.
"Haha, I feel honored to serve you, sir."
Ren Qingshan naturally agreed.
Then he suddenly picked up the document on the table and tore it into pieces: "I will not take advantage of your position; this is my payment."
Ren Qingshan chuckled to himself.
What auspicious day is today?
The reward for the greatest open conspiracy in history was actually realized here, in the form of real money.
three days later.
Gongshu Ce then brought over a set of Five Elements spiritual items, as well as a pill to protect the internal organs and a pill to regulate true qi.
Along with it comes a cultivation method for tempering the five internal organs and advancing to the innate level, called "Innate Skill".
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This is the most authentic secret method of the imperial court, with a success rate as high as 90%, making it the best in the world.
The five elements are also perfectly matched: Geng metal stone, Jia wood whiskers, Ren water fish, Bing fire crystal, and Huasheng mud.
"Will there be any abnormalities in the primordial spirit accumulating within me?"
Ren Qingshan considered his options carefully before asking the question in this manner.
After all, he's already at the innate level. Will there really be any problems if he enters again?
"It's alright. Of course, the more innate spiritual energy, the better. Many innate martial artists go through the second, third, or even ninth refinement after advancing in rank. In order to achieve perfection, some even cultivate external skills to accumulate more foundation."
"The difference in strength between martial artists at this level is like heaven and earth."
"Elder Feng was also a Xiantian cultivator, yet he was able to kill seven Xiantian cultivators because his foundation was too astonishing. He refined it for thirteen years. If you have the opportunity in the future, you can continue to refine it as well. But as for whether you can break through to the Gang Qi Realm, that depends on fate."
Gongshu Ce smiled and explained in detail.
This disciple has no family background in education, no famous teacher, and doesn't even know these basic common sense facts.
Ren Qingshan was hearing this for the first time and his heart stirred slightly: "What's the highest level of refinement that can be achieved?"
There can't be no end, can there?
What is this infinite nesting doll thing?
"Theoretically speaking, if one cannot encounter true Qi, one can only continue to cultivate the innate state. In the Great Zhou Dynasty, the person who has cultivated the innate state the most times has reached twenty-one times."
"But once a person is over sixty, their vital energy and blood decline, and they will no longer have a chance to advance in rank."
"After all, cultivating the innate essence requires qi and blood as fuel."
Ren Qingshan nodded, indicating that he understood.
Qi and blood are the foundation of everything.
They can't go past sixty, but for themselves, with the Earth Book transforming earth energy, they can refine indefinitely!
but----
"What's so mysterious about the Qi Refining Realm?"
No matter how many advantages you accumulate in a lower realm, it's not as good as advancing to a higher realm.
Judging from this tone, the Innate Realm seems to be a "dammed lake," accumulating many martial artists who are unable to advance to the next realm.
That makes sense.
Like wealth: a little wealth comes from diligence, a moderate amount from luck, and a great fortune from destiny.
It's also like status: minor officials rely on political achievements, middle officials rely on performance, influential people, timing, and luck, while high-ranking officials can't lack any of these.
But I don't want to be stuck at a certain level.
"To reach the Gangqi Realm, one must first refine the Innate Qi, then gather Qi from Heaven and Earth, and refine the true Qi of Heaven and Earth to use as one's own Gangqi."
"There are only a few dozen kinds of true Qi in the world, which are extremely rare. Many innate martial artists may never even see them in their entire lives, let alone refine them."
"As for the specific characteristics and refining methods of each type of Qi, they are all unique and extremely dangerous, with a nine-out-of-ten chance of death. After all, seizing the creation of heaven and earth is already close to the limits of flesh and blood. My book, 'The Great Strategy,' contains detailed records of these. I'll get you a copy later."
Ren Qingshan nodded, asked him some specific details about refining the Innate Realm, and then thanked him and left.
Refine!
With the Earth Book in hand, even at the Innate Realm, I still maintain the advantage!
As for what exactly the Earth Book is, it may be related to "truth," but there's no way to ask; you can only find out for yourself.
Come back home.
Ren Qingshan went into seclusion to refine his innate abilities a second time using the "Innate Skill".
Having had the experience of the first time, this time it went much more smoothly. Starting in the evening, it was completed before midnight.
in the dark.
Ren Qingshan sat on the roof, enjoying the breeze and looking at the sparse lights of thousands of homes in the inner city, feeling a sense of contentment.
Old schemer, you can log off now.
To be honest, I'm still a little reluctant to part with it.
However, continuing to pretend would indeed cause many inconveniences and would actually hinder long-term development.
Now, it's perfectly legitimate to apply for the Innate Combat Techniques, Mind Techniques, and Lung Techniques at the martial arts school at dawn—to enhance combat power.
You can continue to buy land, and the land's energy will transform into qi and blood, enhancing the Overlord Body and allowing external martial arts to enter the innate realm once more.
After considering all of this, he focused his hearing and heard that his wife and son were sleeping soundly. So Ren Qingshan quietly left his own courtyard, climbed over the wall and stepped on the tiles, entered the Lu family's residence, and headed towards Lu Qingyi's boudoir.
Good day, let's celebrate!
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