Chapter 17: Cultivating the Eversting Technique, Han Jihai's Reward!

  At this moment, Han Jihai was deeply shaken.

  Initially, he feared Lin Chen would become arrogant, so he had only mentioned that Lin Chen's talent was decent and had refrained from excessive praise.

  However, after hearing that Lin Chen had entered the Qi Refining Stage in just three days, he was still stunned.

  No, to be more precise, Lin Chen had only taken two and a half days.

  "How long did it take me to enter the Qi Refining Stage back then?" Han Jihai fell into deep thought.

  That was nearly two hundred years ago.

  As a cultivator with both Wood and Fire spiritual roots, he was considered a genius within the sect.

  It had taken him half a month to reach the Qi Refining Stage, and he was quite proud of that speed.

  His master had even rewarded him with numerous pills after learning of his progress.

  But now, he had taken in a disciple who entered the Qi Refining Stage in just three days.

  The difference...

  Thinking about this, Han Jihai couldn’t help but wonder:"Could I have misjudged him?"

  "Could it be that... Lin Chen is the reincarnation of a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator? Hiss~"

  Han Jihai took a sharp breath in, but on the surface, he still appeared calm.

  "Oh? You've reached the Qi Refining Stage? Let me verify it," he said.

  With that, Han Jihai gestured for Lin Chen to circute his spiritual energy.

  Lin Chen didn’t hold back and gathered the energy from his Dantian into his hands.

  After observing this, Han Jihai remained silent for a long while.

  The blow to him was even greater!

  Not only had Lin Chen entered the Qi Refining Stage, but he had also begun to explore the method of drawing in spiritual energy...

  He was already able to draw spiritual energy into his body!

  How long had it taken Han Jihai himself? About a month, wasn’t it?

  At that speed, he had already been called a genius...

  Lin Chen, seeing Han Jihai silent, began to feel anxious and said nervously:

  "Master, say something! Why are you so quiet?"

  "Did I make a mistake in my cultivation?"

  Hearing Lin Chen's words, Han Jihai snapped back to reality and cleared his throat before speaking:

  "Ahem, you’ve indeed entered the Qi Refining Stage… Entering in three days isn't slow!"

  "However, remember, do not become compcent!"

  "Your talent is excellent within Changchun Sect, but outside the sect?"

  "Not to mention on the Xuanyuan Continent, even here in Qingzhou, your talent wouldn't be considered exceptional."

  He paused for a moment, as if to emphasize his point, and then added:

  "Do you know Jiang Liqian, the sect master's direct disciple?"

  "Yes, she’s a genius of our Changchun Sect… She entered the Qi Refining Stage three years ago!"

  "You should aim to catch up with her and work harder!"

  Lin Chen listened and nodded seriously.

  His background had fostered a humble personality, and he understood that there are always greater talents out there.

  "A genius girl, Jiang Liqian... I'll catch up to her soon!" Lin Chen thought to himself.

  Han Jihai observed Lin Chen’s expression and saw that he hadn't spoken for a while, assuming he was feeling down from the comparison.

  Thus, he quickly added:

  "Of course, among cultivators, your talent is already exceptional."

  "Now that you've entered the Qi Refining Stage, it’s time for me to teach you the official cultivation technique!"

  Upon hearing this, Lin Chen's heart stirred with excitement.

  Han Jihai then took out an ancient book, its pages slightly yellowed, indicating its age.

  He slowly said:

  "This cultivation method is called 'Eversting Technique,' a top-tier technique that can take you all the way to the Core Formation Stage."

  "It was taught to me by your great-grandmaster, and it’s one of the best in the entire Changchun Sect!"

  "This method is of the Wood element and is a perfect match for your spiritual roots… Moreover, the Wood spiritual energy cultivated from this method also has the effect of accelerating the growth of spiritual pnts, which aligns well with our Pill Peak."

  "Most importantly, the Eversting Technique can extend your lifespan!"

  At this point, Han Jihai appeared somewhat proud and said:

  "Lin Chen, take a guess, how old do you think I am?"

  Lin Chen looked Han Jihai over. Though his hair and beard were white, his complexion was healthy, and his skin had few wrinkles, giving him the appearance of an immortal.

  After a brief moment, Lin Chen shook his head and replied: "I can't guess, Master..."

  Han Jihai then proudly announced:

  "I’m 223 years old this year!"

  Lin Chen was taken aback.

  For a Foundation Establishment cultivator, a lifespan of just over two hundred years is typical, but Han Jihai had lived for more than twenty extra years?

  Could this be the mysterious power of the Eversting Technique?

  Seeing Lin Chen’s astonished reaction, Han Jihai became even more pleased with himself:

  "Actually, I can still live for another ten years... If I hadn’t failed my breakthrough to Core Formation a few years ago and lost some lifespan, I’d at least live to 250!"

  "Heh, those other peak masters and elders think my lifespan is running out... they don’t even know if they can outlive me!"

  Lin Chen nodded repeatedly in agreement.

  The Wood-type cultivation method is indeed uniquely suited for health preservation and longevity. Cultivators with Wood spiritual roots are often the longest-living among cultivators of the same realm.

  Han Jihai was very pleased with Lin Chen's attentive attitude, as it gave him a sense of pride as a master.

  "Ahem, Lin Chen... I will now teach you the Eversting Technique," Han Jihai said.

  "This method is divided into three parts: Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, and Core Formation, with each part containing nine levels."

  "Upon reaching perfection, the highest realm you can achieve is the Nine Turns Golden Core."

  After studying for an entire afternoon, Lin Chen had essentially memorized the Qi Refining section of the Eversting Technique.

  From now on, Lin Chen could cultivate on his own to improve his cultivation level.

  Each level corresponds to a level in Qi Refining—first level corresponds to Qi Refining first yer, second level to the second yer, and so on...

  Han Jihai was very satisfied with Lin Chen’s comprehension, and then took out a bottle of pills.

  “These are the reward I promised you earlier…” he said.

  “This pill is called the Bone Cleansing Pill, and it has the effect of purging the marrow and strengthening the body."

  "However, remember, do not take too many, or the poison will accumute in your body, which is harmful, not beneficial..."

  Lin Chen accepted the Bone Cleansing Pill and carefully noted Han Jihai's instructions.

  For him, as a newcomer to the world of cultivation, this advice was invaluable.

  Just as Lin Chen was about to return to his room to continue cultivating, Han Jihai seemed to remember something and said again:

  "Lin Chen, when do you pn to cim the sect's reward for being the first to enter the Qi Refining Stage?"

  Lin Chen thought for a moment and replied: "I'll go early tomorrow morning. If I don’t, someone else might cim the reward first, and that would be a loss!"

  Han Jihai, however, shook his head and said:

  "Wait another day, go on the day after tomorrow at noon."

  "Don’t worry, except for Jiang Liqian, that girl, even someone with True Spiritual Roots like Li Zhenqian will need at least six days to enter the Qi Refining Stage."

  "Your talent is high, so you must learn to conceal it. Remember, 'The wood that is too tall will be felled by the wind...'"

  "Besides, whether you go tomorrow or the day after, the reward will be the same. If there’s no real benefit, there’s no need to rush and stand out!"

  Lin Chen nodded in agreement after hearing this.

  Han Jihai's reasoning matched his own thoughts.

  He wasn't sure how fast the other disciples were cultivating and didn’t want to miss out on the reward.

  But with his master's reminder, there was no need to rush anymore.

  He bowed respectfully and returned to his room to cultivate.

  In the evening, Lin Chen had his spiritual food and finished his breathing technique practice.

  However, he didn’t immediately begin cultivating the Eversting Technique. Instead, he took out the bottle of Bone Cleansing Pills.

  The pills were about the size of a thumb, round, and white in color.

  "Bone Cleansing Pill... This is considered a legendary pill for martial artists..." Lin Chen thought.

  "In the world of cultivation, it’s considered a top-tier first-grade pill, and one pill is worth several spirit stones..."

  Lin Chen took out the pills and counted them—there were a total of ten.

  This bottle of Bone Cleansing Pills was worth a lot, at least a few dozen spirit stones.

  "I'll try it out and see if this pill is really as magical as the rumors say!"

  Lin Chen took one Bone Cleansing Pill and swallowed it.

  (End of Chapter)