Chapter 306: 500 Lines of Communication

Chapter 306: 500 Lines of Communication

Some cultivation method techniques require intricate rituals to be performed to utilize their abilities. Others have aspects that are so basic to the method, they require nothing other than a link with qi.

My first method that Ive already been using to heal people is the latter.

My new technique, Fingers of Life, is a combination of the two.

Pulling the qi threads from my dantians, I have it travel out through my meridians to emerge out of me like a full body skin suit, making it go directly under the anti-spiritual sense field Ive been keeping active to protect from curious cultivators. The same one that is also reducing the pheromones coming from my body.

As soon as it envelopes my body, the ritual aspect comes into play.

Stretching out of my hands, my fingers held open, I say the following words:

The palm opens, ready to embrace those around us. Let these reach out and probe the origins of us all.

Fingers of Life.

As soon as I utter this, ten lines of qi erupt from my body. They look extremely similar to the one that I was using for my standard healing, that was meant for one person.

Despite that, this technique exhibits three major distinctions. First and foremost, it significantly decreases the range penalty that I was having with the standard technique. Second, it also modestly reduces the qi cost for a variety of analysis and healing actions, allowing me to discover issues with less effort.

Lastly, I can now heal multiple people without worry. While I could with the last method, the cost to doing so was much higher.

But theres another thing I can do with this method, thats outside the initial expectations.

This technique was meant to be used in the cultivation method, by a cultivator at a high rank, rank 7 Qi Condensation. With a single use of this costing around 40 units of qi. An average cultivator at this level would have around 49 units of qi. Of course, they would be expected to be cultivating while doing so, to keep the technique going, with patients surrounding them.

Since I have an abundance of qi, though, I can do something like this.

Fingers of Life.

Instead of saying it aloud, I think only part of the ritual, making it cost more. I am confident that I can do even less, for even more qi.

With that said, more than just 10 fingers more come up.

Much more.

Around 500 lines of qi appear around me.

from my scan, I actually look like a tentacle monster. Especially with them swaying around, like they are.

As they enter, both Sister Nuan and I hurriedly bow before they wave it off, allowing us to relax as they give a sly smile to us both. The Patriarch speaks first.

Congratulations on your progression, Disciple Delinion. It appears that weve come just in time for our turns.

Ah, yes. Im also curious about these changes youve hidden away. I see that you certainly have several cards up your sleeve, hmm? I wonder if it was at similar levels before your change or if this is a new development.

I can feel the Head Librarian eyeing me closely, as he notices my undisguised amount of qi coming out. Of course, I could rein it in, but getting it out of the way here is my best choice.

To my surprise, I see their eyes flicker at each other and Sister Nuan, before falling silent and looking toward the middle of the room.

Huh? Maybe theres another level of agreement going on here

I know Sister Nuan had some time alone with both of them previously. And that doesnt even include that they might be talking right now.

Dang, I wish I could use my scan to find out, but its too risky to check right now.

At least Im able to know that from Nuans side, that I can trust she has my best interests in mind. So, if there is something going on, shes advocating for me. Which is likely why they arent pursuing it.

As I consider these thoughts, the rest of the group has already moved on, and with a swipe of the Patriarchs hand, comfortable medical tables appear in front of the hospital ones.

Without delay, both of them lay on the tables in front of me.

I guess with the technique I showed the entire hospital earlier, they already know that I can heal them simultaneously. Which is good for me, as that saves me time, as well.

Outstretching my hands, I activate the Fingers of Healing technique, as well as my Healing Aura ability. Since all they need is optimization, I conclude the process within 10 minutes.

Most of the time this is taking is because Im healing higher realm cultivators, while cycling my qi through their bodies.

I have to say, it will take some getting used to, to go through a Nascent Soul's body.

Having a baby Patriarch inside, watching my every move is a terrifying experience. Not only that, but the depth of changes is far harder than any other. If not for my scan, theres no way I could navigate it at this level. Heck, even a Core Formation would be too much.

Luckily, any time I hit an issue; I can just bring up a query. And since Im looking at the problem in question, getting the answer is low cost for my scan.

Right after finishing up, both Patriarch Tao Feng and Head Librarian Mao Boqin sit up and give a wide smile to each other before moving into a cultivation position.

The air itself moves towards them as they cultivate.

Something wild is about to happen.