53: Chapter 53 Self-created Beast Spirit Talisman
Chu Feng's gaze swept across this warm and elegant courtyard.
Finally, it rested on his Dao Companions, whose faces were filled with joy.
"Go and tidy up the rooms. We'll have a good celebration tonight."
The Dao Companions smiled knowingly and went off to tidy their rooms.
Soon.
The bustling courtyard fell silent, leaving only Chu Feng and Jiang Miaoyi.
Jiang Miaoyi looked at Chu Feng and spoke slowly, "This Nanyun City is indeed quite good; the Spiritual Qi is abundant, the situation is stable, and this courtyard is very elegant."
Pausing, she turned to look at Chu Feng, her tone turning solemn. "But Chu Feng, while enjoying a peaceful life with your Dao Companions, do not forget your original intention and pursuit as a Cultivator."
"We Cultivators may long for a stable place to Cultivate, but if we indulge too much in comfort, it's easy to lose our enterprising spirit."
"The path of the Dao and longevity is never smooth. From the moment you step onto this path, it is an endless struggle."
"Contending with the Heavens for Luck, with the Earth for resources, and with oneself for a Breakthrough."
"Sloth, hesitation, stagnation... these are the mountains blocking the path of Cultivation."
"If you cannot cross these obstacles, it will be forever difficult to reach a higher Realm, let alone touch the ethereal immortal Realm."
He looked at Jiang Miaoyi and nodded solemnly. "Thank you for the reminder, Immortal Master Miaoyi. I have learned much."
Someone who could speak so bluntly was definitely a mentor and friend who truly cared for him.
As his dao protector, Jiang Miaoyi not only kept him safe but also constantly offered blunt advice. Chu Feng took this kindness to heart.
There were five Meditation Rooms in the courtyard. The main Meditation Room was connected to the core of the Spiritual Vein in the courtyard, where the Spiritual Qi was the purest, making it an excellent place for Cultivation.
Chu Feng entered the main Meditation Room alone and sat cross-legged on a soft Futon.
As soon as he sat down, a steady stream of pure Spiritual Qi gushed from the floor of the Meditation Room, flowing into his Meridians like a stream and nourishing his entire body.
A look of joy appeared on Chu Feng's face, and he marveled inwardly.
As expected of a Provincial City; just the Spiritual Vein connected to this Meditation Room is enough to be the dream of countless Loose Cultivators.
Although his talent was now comparable to an Earthly Spiritual Root, and he had his Bloodline and the Dual Cultivation Formation, making his Cultivation speed far exceed that of ordinary people.
However, since specializing in the Heaven-Grade Foundation Establishment Cultivation Technique, the [Great Derivation Sutra], the spiritual power in his Dantian was several times that of an ordinary second-level Foundation Establishment Cultivator. Consequently, making a Breakthrough was also more difficult.
Chu Feng focused his mind, cast aside all distracting thoughts, and slowly circulated his Cultivation Technique.
His Spiritual Root was like a hungry whale, frantically devouring the surrounding Spiritual Qi from the Spiritual Vein.
Even without the assistance of Medicinal Pills, Spiritual Marrow, or other resources, his Cultivation speed remained astonishing.
The Spiritual Qi circulated rapidly through his Meridians, washing away barriers and nourishing the spiritual power within his Dantian.
In just an hour and a half, the spiritual power in his Dantian had completed a Minor Cycle following the Cultivation Technique's path, and his Meridians became increasingly broad and resilient.
At this rate, it wouldn't take twelve hours to complete a Major Cycle, and his cultivation would improve accordingly.
Chu Feng slowly opened his eyes; though his face appeared calm, his emotions were in turmoil.
He knew clearly that leaving Hongyue City in Nanshan Prefecture seemed like avoiding danger, but in reality, it was just the helpless struggle of a weak, low-level Cultivator in a chaotic world.
When he was in the Outer City of Hongyue, he could only survive with difficulty in the cracks, barely able to protect himself.
In the Inner City of Hongyue, even after becoming a Core Member of the Duobao Pavilion, he could only flee with his Dao Companions ahead of time amidst the chaotic situation between the Righteous and Demonic paths, utterly powerless to change the situation.
"So-called potential and talent are ultimately no match for real strength!"
Chu Feng sighed softly and stood up to leave the Meditation Room.
He understood in his heart that if he wanted to escape this fate of being manipulated and forced to flee...
...and if he wanted to truly protect those around him, he had to constantly improve his strength to gain a firm foothold in this cruel world of immortal cultivation.
Therefore.
Four Symbols Formation operation +128.
...
Five days passed in the blink of an eye.
The sense of unfamiliarity Chu Feng and his group felt upon first arriving in Nanyun City gradually faded.
In the Talisman Room.
Chu Feng held a Talisman Brush, concentrating fully on sketching Spirit Patterns.
With his cultivation as a Profound Rank High Grade Talisman Master, drawing Profound Rank High Grade talismans was usually a certainty.
But today's talisman was different.
It was a Beast Spirit Talisman, but not one of the seven types recorded in the first volume of the [Heavenly Talisman Scripture].
This was because this one was the Twin Dragon Beast Talisman, created by Chu Feng himself based on the [Heavenly Talisman Scripture].
Once activated...
...the Beast Spirit Talisman would transform into two five-meter-long fire dragons.
The power of these fire dragons was equivalent to the Foundation Establishment Completion Stage, but they were no longer the kind that only possessed a single-strike capability.
Instead, they were Talisman Beast fire dragons that could battle a Cultivator at the Foundation Establishment Completion Stage for the duration of an incense stick.
The talisman completed, Chu Feng breathed a long sigh of relief.
His means of self-protection had increased by one, but it was not enough—far from enough.
After finishing the talisman...
...Chu Feng stood up and left the Talisman Room, heading to the dining room.
As soon as she saw Chu Feng...
...Luo Xingyu hugged one of his arms and said with a hint of sorrow, "Husband, today is Xingyu's birthday. I'm a year older now."
She sighed softly, a trace of worry between her brows. "But Xingyu is only at the fifth level of Qi Refining, not even close to the threshold of Foundation Establishment. I really don't know if I can reach Foundation Establishment before I'm sixty. If I can't..."
Before she could finish, her melancholy was already plain to see.
Chu Feng reached out and pulled her into his arms, gently pinching her cheek to interrupt her gloomy talk. He smiled and said, "Don't say such things. Now that we have sufficient cultivation resources and a stable home, even with a Yellow Spiritual Root, reaching Foundation Establishment won't be a problem."
"Unless—you're afraid the spiritual power impact from cultivating with the three treasures spirit oil is too strong and you're being lazy and don't want to try?"
Luo Xingyu immediately looked up, her voice crisp but tinged with a coquettish pout. "Husband, don't tease me! Xingyu dreams of increasing her cultivation quickly; how could I be lazy..."
"Thinking about what?" Chu Feng looked at her with a smile, his eyes full of tenderness as his fingers gently stroked her hair.
Cheng Sanniang, Lin Youchu, and the others nearby also looked over with smiles.
Luo Xingyu blushed instantly and buried her face in Chu Feng's chest, her voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz. "I just want to have a Breakthrough soon and catch up to Husband and my sisters."
"Then use more of the three treasures spirit oil," Chu Feng laughed, ruffling her hair.
After the meal, Lin Youchu, Bai Yafei, and Secretary Han Jiangxue stood up to clear the dishes and tidy the hall.
Cheng Sanniang walked over to Chu Feng's side and reminded him softly, "Husband, our auxiliary cultivation resources are almost depleted."
Chu Feng slapped his forehead. "It was my oversight. If you hadn't reminded me, I would have almost forgotten."
Cheng Sanniang nodded and added, "When Husband goes, could you also buy some low-grade Spirit Beasts, Spiritual Plant seeds, and spiritual rice?"
"We've been here for a while now, and the courtyard is still quite empty."
"Planting some Spiritual Plants and raising some Spirit Beasts will not only add to the scenery but also help us find peace in our daily chores. Occasionally, we can even supplement our cultivation resources. It's killing several birds with one stone."
Chu Feng looked out at the empty courtyard through the window and readily agreed. "You're right; it really is time to add some life to it."