29: Chapter 29 Body Refining Techniques, New Uses of Space, Rapid Advancement in Cultivation

The next morning, Ye Qing woke up naturally amidst the cool energy continuously fed back by the Space.

He felt refreshed and full of Qi; the fatigue and hidden injuries from yesterday's fierce battle had completely vanished.

He did not leave this temporary base immediately.

The transformation of the Space brought about by the moonlight jade tree required time to adapt to and control. The newly acquired resources also needed to be properly planned and utilized.

He first took out a moonlight flower that had just reached ten years of age, its silver radiance flowing, and carefully harvested it.

This flower had moved beyond the category of being unranked, counting as a fine specimen among first-grade Spirit Medicine; especially since it was imbued with the aura of the Space and the moonlight jade tree, its quality was superior to those of the same grade in the outside world.

"Let's test the waters first, see the market situation in Blackwater Market, and gather some information while I'm at it."

He packed the moonlight flower into a jade box and left Divine Sense marks next to the other moonlight flowers that were about to mature, making it easier to observe their growth cycles.

Next, he took out the low-grade Materials, useless sundries, and some Demon Vine remains obtained from the rogue cultivators and the Demon Vine nest.

With a thought, he communicated with the Space.

A gentle suction force came from the Space, pulling all these "foods" inside and stacking them in the reserved "waste area" beside the gray fog at the edge.

The black soil and the moonlight jade tree resonated slightly, and wisps of pure vital energy and the power of the Origin of the Space spread out, beginning to slowly and steadily decompose and absorb the residual energy and essence within these items.

The entire process was silent, yet the efficiency was much higher than if Ye Qing had absorbed them himself, and it was more thorough, not letting even the tiniest energy particles escape.

Ye Qing could clearly perceive that the Space was "growing"; although the speed was very slow, it had the advantage of being continuous and without any hidden dangers.

"Not bad. In the future, useless spoils of war and scraps of Materials can be thrown directly into the Space to be decomposed and absorbed, turning waste into treasure and nourishing this world."

He nodded in satisfaction; this function of both "waste disposal" and "space fertilization" was very practical.

After dealing with the sundries, Ye Qing took out the crude wood-attribute Cultivation Technique obtained from the Demon Vine nest, as well as all the books he had purchased previously, and began to study them again.

Especially that "Basic Breath Concealment Technique (Fragmented)"—he repeatedly pondered the essence of the second layer, "Form Concealment," and combined it with his experience escaping the Demon Vine nest, attempting to fuse the Space's natural isolation effect on his own aura with the Breath Concealment Technique to create a concealment method better suited for himself.

During the deduction process, the cool Comprehension Ability bonus from the Space was always present, keeping his mind agile and often sparking flashes of inspiration.

Before he knew it, the sun was high in the sky.

Ye Qing closed the book, his eyes thoughtful.

"The concepts in the wood-attribute Cultivation Technique regarding 'nourishing the Physical Body' and 'strengthening Meridians' seem to have commonalities with the 'blood and Qi flushing' and 'warming and nourishing acupoints' mentioned in that 'Miscellaneous Thoughts on Body Refining.' My Qi, having been purified by the Space, already possesses nourishing properties. If I could combine the two and explore a set of methods suitable for me—one that prioritizes Qi feedback and gently, progressively tempers the Physical Body..."

This idea moved him.

It was common knowledge that Body Refining consumed vast resources and progressed slowly.

But he had the Space! The Space could purify all things and feed back pure energy. The moonlight jade tree could even nourish the Divine Soul and Physical Body. If he used the Space's energy as the "fire," himself as the "furnace," and appropriate techniques as the "craft," tempering step by step, perhaps he could walk a different path of Body Refining?

He did not seek instant infinite strength or invulnerability; he only sought to steadily strengthen his Foundation, make up for the shortcomings of his Physical Body, and achieve balanced development of his "essence, Qi, and spirit."

"I can try it. Start with the gentlest method: guide the energy fed back by the Space, and when circulating the Qi through his cycles, separate an extra wisp to slowly flush and nourish the most easily damaged skin, muscles, and bones."

He did as he thought, immediately sitting cross-legged and circulating his Cultivation Technique.

Qi surged through his Meridians, completing a cycle. At the same time, he split his focus, carefully separating an extremely minute wisp from the pure energy fed back by the Space and, with a specific frequency and path, slowly guided it into the skin, flesh, and fascia of his arms.

At first, it was somewhat stagnant, and the introduction of energy brought a slight aching, bloated sensation.

But he controlled it patiently, constantly adjusting.

The Space energy was pure and gentle, and the moonlight aura added a cooling nourishment. Gradually, a warm, comfortable sensation, as if soaking in a hot spring, spread through his arms. The aching subsided, replaced by a faint, vibrant sense of solidity.

It worked!

Although the effect was so weak it could almost be ignored, this verified the feasibility of his line of thought!

"No rush. Persist every day; a steady stream flows long. Combined with the nourishment of the Qi for the internal organs, over time, the Physical Body Foundation will naturally become more and more solid."

Ye Qing felt reassured and stopped the attempt.

Body Refining was not a one-day task; it required persistence.

He stood up and stretched his limbs, feeling that his arms were indeed a bit lighter and more flexible.

He walked out of the stone chamber, found a nearby stream, washed up briefly, and hunted a wild rabbit, roasting it to satisfy his hunger.

In the afternoon, he returned to the stone chamber and began his daily spell practice.

The condensation speed, stability, and power of the "Pseudo-Fireball Technique"; the defensive strength, coverage, and activation speed of the "Triangular Spirit Shield"; the agile movements and short-range bursts of the Light Body Technique.

Under the bonus of the Space's Comprehension Ability and his own hard training, each item was steadily improving.

Especially the "Pseudo-Fireball Technique"; after the battle in the Rotten Bone Forest, he had a deeper understanding of Qi compression and eruption. Now, he could stably cast a searing white light bullet with power approaching seventy to eighty percent of a standard Late Stage Fireball Technique, and the condensation time had been shortened by nearly half.

Night fell.

Ye Qing did not continue cultivating, but instead sank his consciousness into the Space for a routine observation.

Two more moonlight flowers had matured, their silver radiance lovely. The iron wire vine had grown an inch taller. The night firefly grass and purple thread grass were growing well. The moonlight jade tree quietly breathed in and out, its three fruits containing inner radiance.

The sundries stacked in the "waste area" had been nearly half absorbed by the Space, and the feedback energy had made the Space expand slightly again.

Everything was in good order and thriving.

Exiting the Space, he lay on the stone bed, planning tomorrow's itinerary.

"Take a trip to Blackwater Market, sell that moonlight flower, and while I'm at it, gather recent news to see if I can find the continuation of the 'Breath Concealment Technique,' or other useful Legacy or supplies."

"Come back and continue cultivating, consolidate my cultivation base, deduce Body Refining methods, and practice spells."

"When another batch of moonlight flowers matures, perhaps I can try using the Space's energy to purify their essence, combine it with other common auxiliary medicines, and deduce how to refine the most basic 'Mind-Clearing Powder' or 'Spirit-Nourishing Liquid'? Even if they are just semi-finished products, they would be helpful for cultivation. This would also count as initial contact with the practice of 'Alchemy'..."

He had many ideas, but he was not in a rush.

Steady and solid, one thing at a time.

The life of a Loose Cultivator was monotonous, fulfilling, and free.

More importantly, every day, he could clearly feel his own progress and the growth of the Space.

This sense of solidity, of having everything under control and moving steadily forward, made his state of mind increasingly peaceful and firm.

Outside the window, the forest breeze blew through the gaps, and the moonlight was like water.

Inside his body, the twenty-zhang Space was flowing with moonlight, full of vitality.

On the road of steady development, another fulfilling day had passed.