February 11, 2018

First of all, cultivation techniques do not have grades as specific as that of spiritual talismans and items. However, its grading system is more easily defined than that of spiritual goods. The level of cultivation one can reach with this technique decides the grade of the technique.

For example, even if Li Qing Shan practises the "Xian Tian Qi Refining Technique" to the 9th realm, he would only be a 3rd level Qi Refining warrior. This goes to show that the technique is not very refined and can be considered as a weak entry level cultivation technique. He would need to search for a new technique to cultivate with if he wished to further progress.

There are many more cultivation techniques that can help the cultivator reach the 9th Qi Refining stage, even to experience a Heavenly Tribulation to reach the legendary Foundation Establishment stage. As to whether there are stronger techniques out there, the book he read only ambiguously discussed about it, only stating that there definitely would be, but was unable to list any of them out, clearly showing the author's lack of knowledge in this department.

But it was true. "Beautiful Bone Dao" is one such technique. When the highest level was achieved, one could attain the status of Buddha, as mentioned by the Green Bull to Qing Shan from the start.

The so-called Bodhisattva, that is to have the heart of Bodhicitta and swear to achieve four wishes. To have a heart to pacify and convert the lives of everyone. To cut off the troubles and materialistic ties to the world. To have the willingness to learn the way of the Buddhist and finally to achieve the promises of the Buddhist teachings, and thus materialising the Buddhist fruition. 

This was the saying in the sutras, which Little An read about on the boat and wrote word by word on Li Qing Shan's palm. However, the Dao of Beautiful Bones also had four different goals.

Endless extermination of the living ; endless pain and trouble ; endless destruction of Buddhist beliefs and inst.i.tutions ; endless severing of the Buddhist Dao promises.

When Little An wrote these two opposing desires onto Li Qing Shan's palm, although she was expressionless( obviously ), Li Qing Shan could clearly feel his extreme seriousness.

Needless to say, these two opposing wishes were things that Li Qing Shan did not quite understand. Obviously, he would not admit that he was an illiterate, but he felt that that that Buddhist Pract.i.tioner must have experienced a great stimulation to have had such a huge change in mentality.

 After thinking about it, Li Qing Shan obtained his own direct "understanding", that the guy was probably quite awesome. As to how awesome he was, he did not know. This world most probably had no one that understood how awesome he was.

Even here, where there existed plenty of pract.i.tioners that could s.h.i.+ft the mountains and calm the seas, Buddha still quietly sits on top of his Lotus Seat, looking at life with either a kind or distant gaze.

Pract.i.tioners only dare to call themselves pract.i.tioners and not immortals or buddhas. That is not something that exists in the world, perhaps only when reaching above the Nine Heavens that the Green Bull mentioned would one be able to see them. As to Li Qing Shan's thoughts on them, they were merely stronger pract.i.tioners, who one could not even fathom their power.

Thus, the conclusion was simple. A technique that could allow one to cultivate till they became a buddha did not need a grade to be termed with. If this news were leaked, then it would not be as simple as exterminating demons, but would incite a chaotic battle to ensue in the Nine Provinces.

Little An practising the "Beautiful Bones Dao" could be said to have an overwhelming absolute superiority over other pract.i.tioners of the same cultivation level. Furthermore, Little An only just started to cultivate over these past few months and could only be considered to be a beginner, not even reaching the first level yet. As his cultivation grows, this superiority would grow stronger and completely show its true power.

These were all but thoughts running through Li Qing Shan's mind. At these moments, Little An would just quietly stare at the side of his face and feel satisfied. He did not think so deeply. He just wanted to stay by his side, that's all. Looking to grow a body of flesh and blood was only so that he could publicly stay by his side. Becoming stronger was only to become his aid, rather than a burden.

With his genius intellect, he was able to understand more of the Dao of the Beautiful Bones, the terror of which he greatly felt. He could clearly feel that the Buddhist Pract.i.tioner must have experienced something so utterly despairing, for him to create such a technique. For him to so unreluctantly throw himself into the depths of h.e.l.l, with a corresponding Lotus Seat of white bones, feasting on flesh and blood. To feel happiness from despair, and as such creating his own Elysium.

For his purpose, even if Little An had to kill the ma.s.ses, bring upon material troubles for himself, destroy temples and ruin the way of the Buddha, he would not find it troublesome.

Li Qing Shan took out a colourful Treasure Pouch and laughed: "Can you see what this is?"

The treasure pouch was from the madam's body. How could he forge to loot the corpse once he killed her? Conducting heroic duties and stealing from the rich to gift the poor were intricately linked. As such, he robbed the madam of her wealth to replenish himself. Unfortunately, that Fu Rong did not carry a Treasure Pouch, if not he would have another in his hands. But as a person, one should never be too greedy.

"How? I did what I promised, right!"

The blood flames in  Little An's eyes flickered cheerfully.

Li Qing Shan said: "Let's take a look at our harvest this time." Inserting his spiritual Qi into the Treasure Pouch, a whole new s.p.a.ce was opened before his very eyes, the size of which was comparable to his body.

There were many things inside, but the things like make-up, handkerchiefs and other miscellaneous items were thrown away by him. What he wanted to see were only pills, spiritual talismans, cultivation techniques and anything else related to cultivation.

However, there were no spiritual items in the Treasure Pouch. It seemed that the madam did not partic.i.p.ate in any battles after handling social escorts for so many years and hence did not have any prepared.

There were a few bottles of pills, but two of them were aphrodisiac in nature, named "Spring Inducing Pills". After Li Qing Shan took a whiff, he felt that there was a fire going up within his abdomen region. He was unaware of the ingredients used to concoct such pills, which were surprisingly able to have such a strong effect even against pract.i.tioners.

The other two bottles were of the opposite nature, named "Calming Heart Pills". With a gentle whiff, his thoughts became clearer but the fire in his abdomen did not subside. It was truly a weird situation where he was aroused like wildfire, yet had a heart still as water.

As for cultivation techniques, there was a book called "Little Techniques". Li Qing Shan browsed through it once and discovered that it would allow one's cultivation to reach the 6th level of Qi Refining to cut open his Qi Sea upon fully practising the technique. In comparison to the "Xian Tian Qi Refining Technique", it was much stronger. However, it was unfortunately a book for dual cultivation and required man and woman to cultivate this in the midst of pleasure, treating the other as a cultivation furnace. The "Spring Inducing Pills" and the "Calming Heart Pills" were meant to be used during such cultivation. By letting the cultivation furnace consume the "Spring Inducing Pills", then one could wantonly extract the Ying Yang Qi from it, while consuming the "Calming Heart Pill" would allow one to manage and soothe the balance of Ying Yang to cultivate this "Little Techniques".

(Basically, one side will end up sacrificing/losing their cultivation through consuming the "Spring Inducing Pills")

It was no wonder that the Pavilion was opened so publicly. This was the only way they could publicly search for cultivation furnaces. Earning money was only a secondary task for them. Refining Qi was their main job. If not, being an organisation that simply abducted women for prost.i.tution would have long gotten them exterminated by the Eagle Wolf Guard.

With such a troublesome cultivation process, Li Qing Shan would obviously not practise it. Although the "Xian Tian Refining Qi Technique" was slightly lower in grade, but it was simple to cultivate it and was the ideal technique to build up one's foundations. Unless one was a miraculously gifted talent, one's foundation usually started off with this technique.

Putting all these aside, Qing Shan finally found two bottles of Condensing Qi Pills. It seemed that no matter what sect one belonged to, these basic pills were things one could not lack. Although her possession was at least that of over ten pills, it was enough to be proud of. Thus, the number of Qi Condensing Pills Qing Shan possessed reached over seventy over pills and he could be considered to be rather wealthy.

Other things that Li Qing Shan paid more attention to were a stack of accounting books. He looked through them until his mind was fogged up and decided to hand them over to Zhou Wen Bin the next day.

Lastly, there was money, lots and lots of money. Li Qing Shan had never seen so much money in his life. In total, there were at least several hundred thousand worth of silver. Although each note was worth at least a thousand, there were thick stacks all over the place. Even though the Pavilion earned money on the side, they were as cruel as robbers when it came down to earning money. And since there was no place safer than that of one's Treasure Pouch, Li Qing Shan heavily benefited from their income.

If it were the old Qing Shan that acquired so much money, he would be ecstatic to the point of going crazy. How much meat could he buy? How much Ginseng could he acquire? Now, he was dressed prim and properly and feasted on only top cuisines, and had more pills than Ginsengs. However, there was no place for him to spend money anymore.

However, if he really wanted to cultivate the "Little Techniques", the several hundred thousand worth of silver would be enough to purchase a few "sisters". He entertained these dirty thoughts in his head for a while before keeping the silver and Qi Condensing Pills into his Treasure Pouch.

Pa.s.sing that colourful Treasure Pouch to Little An, he said: " If I promised it, it will be done. This is yours."

Little An then put the wooden plate into the new Treasure Pouch, and returned the old Treasure Pouch to Li Qing Shan. Little An played with the things inside happily, and seemed more like a child than ever.

As Li Qing Shan looked at him, he smiled slightly and felt his bundled up nerves slowly easing up. He slowly started to feel a sense of peace that he could only get from being home. No matter what, he was not alone.

A Qi Condensing Pill was thrown into the air and dropped into Li Qing Shan's mouth before he started to sit down to meditate.

At this moment, Zhuo Zhi Bo was fuming. "Li Qing Shan! How dare you play around with this old man." Ge Jian and Qian Rong Zheng both kept quiet at the side and did not dare to reply.

"Commander, should we go all the way?" An Eagle Wolf Guard made a "kill" gesture and the surrounding guards all revealed cruel expressions. They were all Zhuo Zhi Bo's confidantes and this had to advise and help their master. In their view, Li Qing Shan could only be so powerful with his Body Refining Technique. If he got surrounded by five 3rd and 4th Level Qi Refining Pract.i.tioners, he could only die.

"If I could kill him, I would personally kill him!" Zhuo Zhi Bo suppressed his rage, " I've already asked the people in the Clear River Magistrate to investigate. Not long after will there be a result. Only after then shall we discuss about this again. Now, all of you are not to get in touch with him. Ge Jian, you are not to see him anymore. I will send others to go near him. Rong Zheng, you are a new guard member, just like him. When you guys are able to spend sufficient time together, you need to find out whether his background is authentic or not."

Ge Jian sighed in relief. Qian Rong Zheng however slightly paled. She was venomous in means and thoughts but she was thoroughly shocked by the cruel and decisive means of Li Qing Shan.

Ge Jian also worriedly mentioned: "If you really want to take action, Zhou Wen Bin seems to value this kid, as well as the vice leader..."

Zhuo Zhi Bo replied: "If I really wanted to take action, then this Jia Ping City has no one that can protect him."

Li Qing Shan did not know of these hidden conspiracies. Even if he did know he would no tmind. He was eating Qi Condensing Pills like candy, to increase his own strength. Only when one's fist was strong enough could he get rid of a.s.sholes like Zhao Liang Qing and Zhuo Zhi Bo.

In a short 15 minutes, he had already consumed 3 Qi Condensing Pills, which dissolved to form True Qi and Demonic Qi. Although he could rely on the "Spiritual Turtle Calms the Seas Scripture" to ensure that his mental state never tires, but his digestion of the Condensing Qi Pills was not much more superior than that of his peer Refining Qi Pract.i.tioners.

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