boyutpedia Chapter 4 Two Paths
Chapter 4 Two Paths
Psionic Points +0.05
Psionic Points +0.05
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At this moment, Qin Shuang, feeling nervous, subconsciously glanced at the attribute panel.
On the panel, the psionic points continued to increase.
And finally, at this moment, it rapidly approached the psychic energy point count of '1'.
0.82……0.87……0.92……until it surges up and turns into a single point.
Name: Qin Shuang
Guiding Skill: Beginner (0/100) (Can be improved)
Psionic Points: 1
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On the panel, there were few changes, except that the number of psionic points was displayed as one, and after the channeling spell, there was also a line of small text that read "can be improved".
"So, I can improve my 'Guidance' skill by consuming psionic points?"
Upon seeing this, Qin Shuang understood almost instantly.
The true value of these psionic points became apparent at this moment.
The ability to enhance his guiding skills, or even all the skills he possesses?
With the water ghosts coming to his door, he desperately wanted to increase his strength to deal with the potential crisis.
It should be noted that this "Guiding Technique" was, after all, the introductory foundation-building method of Longhu Mountain in his previous life. Although it was not a closely guarded secret and was relatively basic, it was still an orthodox cultivation method. The deeper one cultivated it, the stronger one's strength and abilities would become.
Even if it's not that miraculous, just improving physical health is better than being weak right now.
Without any hesitation, he directly selected the "enhancement" option after the guiding spell and clicked it sharply.
hum!
The next moment, he felt as if a bronze bell had struck his head, and amidst the buzzing sound, a surge of heat emerged from his dantian and then flowed slowly throughout his body along a clear path.
The heat was extremely faint, yet it was real, like a thin stream of warm water that flowed up the spine, around the top of the head, and then back down to the dantian from the chest and abdomen. It repeated itself, completing a full cycle.
At the same time, countless insights about the "Guiding Technique" flooded into his mind like a tidal wave.
How can I improve my standing posture? How can I adjust the rhythm and duration of my breathing to best suit my individual needs? Even when walking, sitting, or lying down, should I naturally understand what is most appropriate?
These insights weren't forcibly instilled; rather, it was as if he had practiced them countless times before, only to recall them again at this moment.
Qin Shuang subconsciously shifted her posture slightly.
His feet were only slightly apart, his knees were slightly bent, his spine was like a bow, and it seemed as if a thread was pulling his head upwards—the movement was so small that to onlookers it would appear as if he had simply shifted his feet slightly due to nervousness.
But with that one movement, the speed at which the heat circulated within his body increased even more, and then naturally, it flowed into his eyes.
Then, in the next moment, his eyes flashed and he saw the figure that he couldn't see at all before at the doorway.
Ghostly Appearance!
It was the image of the water ghost that had appeared in his dream before.
His heart skipped a beat for no apparent reason.
His pupils contracted sharply.
He hadn't felt it deeply before because he couldn't see it.
Only then did I truly see the other person's image appear before my eyes, clearer, more real, and more impactful than in my dream.
This immediately dispelled any joy he had felt from the improvement in his guiding technique.
I was extremely vigilant.
His change in expression seemed to have been noticed by the ghostly figure, which slowly turned its head, its eyes, filled with whites, staring directly in the direction where Qin Shuang was.
"Is it staring at me?"
Qin Shuang's heart pounded when she saw this, and she quickly looked away, not daring to meet its gaze. However, she clearly caught a glimpse of it out of the corner of her eye. The ghostly figure seemed to grin, as if it were somewhat delighted to have caught a prey, and even had a strange sense of excitement.
His whole body seemed to stir with that smile, as if he wanted to step over the threshold and into the room.
Qin Shuang froze, a chill running from the soles of her feet to the top of her head, and her eyelids twitched uncontrollably.
"alright!"
Just then, a sharp shout rang out.
It was Liu Quan who spoke.
He had been keeping an eye on the water ghost, so he noticed its unusual movement immediately and shouted, "That's it!"
The agreement is for a period of three years. On the first and fifteenth of each lunar month, you will be offered incense and paper money. During festivals, you will be given two meat dishes. After the three-year period, there will be no outstanding debts, and you will not be allowed to cause any trouble.
Otherwise... humph!
Liu Quan let out a final cold snort, then grabbed the string of dark beads in his hand, made a hand seal, and took a sudden step forward with one foot.
boom!
It was as if endless pressure was bursting out of him, and the row of candles on the ground dimmed to the extreme in an instant, almost being blown out.
The first to be affected was naturally the water ghost. Stunned by his move, its body trembled violently, and its soul flickered. It was forced back half a zhang, and even its ghostly face showed a trace of fear.
then.
Qin Shuang saw it opening and closing its mouth, as if it were saying something.
Immediately afterwards, the ghostly figure seemed to have truly given in, and finally retreated step by step, drifting back towards the stream in front of the door.
gone!
Qin Shuang couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief.
It was only then that he realized he was covered in sweat and his clothes were almost completely soaked.
He was genuinely startled for a moment.
"alright."
At this moment, Liu Quan slowly withdrew his hand gestures, looked at Qin Shuang's parents, and said, "Tomorrow morning, go to the shore to burn some paper money. If you are sincere, put down some fresh meat offerings. Don't take out the cured meat anymore, it's all rotten. Then let the child kneel and worship there, and that will be the end of it."
However, ghosts are cunning and may not always keep their promises.
So this child shouldn't be allowed to wade in water anymore.
Moreover, I think the child's constitution seems to be somewhat special... He is naturally very sensitive to these things.
This is a bit troublesome, and it also attracts this thing.
"You might escape this time, but next time might be a different story."
As he spoke, he looked at Qin Shuang and asked, "You 'saw' it just now, didn't you? Otherwise, it wouldn't have reacted that way."
If I hadn't intervened and intimidated it, it probably would have jumped over the threshold and rushed in.
Qin Shuang was silent for a moment, then nodded and said, "I saw it."
"Ah... Uncle Liu, what should we do?"
We only have one son, you have to help us think of a way.
Upon hearing this, Zhou Yuehong became anxious and quickly grabbed Liu Quan's hand.
Qin Zheng, standing to the side, also looked nervous.
They hadn't seen anything, but when they heard that their son could see it and would easily attract such things in the future, they were naturally very nervous.
"Two methods."
One option is to find a powerful patron, such as a godparent.
Let someone else carry it for you.
The other one can only rely on themselves.
On the way here, I heard from your father that you have studied and attended a private school. If your studies are going well, then you can take the imperial examinations, become a student, and eventually a scholar.
Having these identities is equivalent to being recognized by the imperial court and being a person of status.
Such talented individuals, recognized by the imperial court, are naturally protected by the court's great fortune, and ordinary evil spirits dare not provoke them.
That's safe enough.
Liu Quan explained.
"To take the imperial examinations?"
Qin Shuang was taken aback upon hearing this.
This was a path he had never considered.