CH 392

"Cultivation?" Li Huowang pondered this familiar yet unfamiliar term in his mind.

He knew what cultivation was, but he was certain that it was not the same as what he was experiencing!

The Taoist sects that deceive beings cultivate falsehood, while Xinsu cultivates truth? Are they mortal enemies? Is that why they hold such resentment towards Xinsu? Li Huowang seemed to understand a lot in an instant, yet also understood nothing at all.

"No, something doesn't seem right, Zhuge Xiong, let me think it through." Li Huowang closed his eyes, massaging his slightly throbbing head, and began to think hard.

Seeing his reaction, Zhuge Yuan was not in a hurry. He moved the chessboard aside and started brewing tea with various tea utensils.

As soon as he finished brewing a new cup of tea, Li Huowang spoke again.

"Zhuge Xiong, I still feel that something is off. Look, the Taoist sects that deceive beings cultivate falsehood, so they want to turn everything else into falsehood. But if Xinsu can cultivate truth, does that mean Xinsu has the ability to create something out of nothing? But I clearly don't have that ability!"

"Really?"

"Absolutely not! From my experience as Xinsu, besides the persistent illusions around me, all I have is the ability to displace things!" Li Huowang answered firmly, understanding his own body.

Li Huowang had been in this strange world for over a year. He had experienced many things and gained many bizarre abilities.

But he had never gained any cultivation abilities. If he really had such powerful abilities, why would he need to suffer so much? Endure so many hardships?

This matter concerning his own life was too important to simply believe what others said. He had to ask carefully to get a clear answer.

"Zhuge Xiong, is the cultivation technique of Xinsu reliable? Does it really exist?"

Upon hearing this question, Zhuge Yuan thought carefully before speaking again. "Actually, I only saw it once in a miscellaneous book. I don't know if it's true or false."

"But based on the actions of the Taoist sects that deceive beings, I think this cultivation technique is at least 80% likely to be true."

"Furthermore, have you really never experienced anything related to cultivating falsehood as truth? It shouldn't be the case. As far as I know, anything can happen to Xinsu, perhaps you have done it without realizing?"

"The onlooker sees clearly, better tell me about your experiences, and I'll help you sort them out."

Li Huowang looked at Zhuge Yuan and thought carefully before nodding.

Since he already knew that he was Xinsu, there was no need to hide other private matters.

"Well then, Zhuge Xiong, let me start with Qingfeng Temple. At that time, there was a wicked cultivator named Danyang Zi, a illiterate madman who somehow obtained a worthless celestial book and went crazy thinking about becoming an immortal..."

In this tranquil bamboo building, accompanied by a gentle breeze, Li Huowang recounted the story that happened to him over a year ago.

Li Huowang had experienced many things. He thought he would talk for a long time and even prepared to stay up all night, but Zhuge Yuan stopped him when he mentioned An Ci Temple.

"Li Xiong, take a look. This prescription is the one you gave to your master Danyang Zi back then, right?" A piece of paper filled with densely written characters was pushed in front of Li Huowang.

Although Li Huowang didn't understand calligraphy very well, he could tell that Zhuge Yuan's handwriting was beautiful. The paper was neatly filled with the prescription he gave to Danyang Zi, and at the bottom were detailed steps for operating the internal and external cycles.

Li Huowang looked at it for a moment. "Yes, this is it. What's wrong?"

Upon hearing Li Huowang's question, Zhuge Yuan, who had always had a calm tone, raised his voice. "What's wrong? This prescription is just like your chess skills. Do you really think that with this thing, it can help your master become a half-immortal?"

"Yes, I was curious about it before too. How did Danyang Zi manage to become—" Li Huowang stopped, his eyes widened, suddenly understanding what the other person was trying to say.

"Are you saying that I used my Xinsu ability to help Danyang Zi become an immortal? No, no, I hate Danyang Zi to the bone. I would never let him become an immortal!" Li Huowang said firmly.

"But Danyang Zi did become one. Li Xiong, think carefully, what did you have in your stomach at that time?"

"What did I have in my stomach? I had half of Danyang Zi's face in my stomach, how—" As soon as he said this, Li Huowang instantly understood.

Zhuge Yuan nodded and expressed what Li Huowang was thinking. "That's right! Although he only had half a face, he was still alive! His flesh and blood existed in your abdomen! It was his obsession with becoming an immortal that borrowed your Xinsu ability to achieve it."

These words were like thunder exploding in Li Huowang's mind. The previously unclear parts suddenly became clear. He had never expected that the reason Danyang Zi accidentally became an immortal was because of himself.Zhuge Yuan nodded in agreement. "See, as the saying goes, 'those involved can't see as clearly as those observing'. Although your master, Danyang Zi, used the Heart Essence in a rather crude manner, turning into something neither human nor ghost, he is still a semi-immortal."

"Even if you don't understand anything, the fact that someone can become an immortal by borrowing your body should make you realize the power of the Heart Essence, right?"

With the truth laid bare before him, Li Huowang could no longer deny his unique ability as the Heart Essence. He just hadn't realized it when he used it in the past.

"Hold on! If I have this ability, have I used it anywhere else besides helping Danyang Zi become an immortal?"

Li Huowang tried hard to recall. He had experienced many things along the way, but he couldn't distinguish which were real and which were created by his ability.

"What is real?"

As Li Huowang was pondering this question, he saw Zhuge Yuan waving a folding fan in front of his eyes.

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"So, Brother Li, you should understand now. Besides seeking a solution from Beifeng, do you have any other options?"

Li Huowang quickly composed himself and nodded solemnly, "Thank you, Brother Zhuge, for showing me the way! Now I indeed have another option. May I ask how to practice this so-called cultivation method and how to utilize the innate Qi within my body?"

At this, a look of difficulty crossed Zhuge Yuan's fair face. "I'm afraid I can't help much with this. I only came across this method in a miscellaneous book and made a mental note of it. As for where to find it, I didn't pay attention."

(End of Chapter)