boyutpedia Chapter 8 Qi Refining Level 1
Chapter 8 Qi Refining Level 1
The energy that roams the air in this world is extremely violent, but there are many ways to utilize this energy.
The most common method is to control energy through the [Magic Network] and transform it into spells and divine arts.
The Magic Network is almost ubiquitous throughout the world.
Only mages, warlocks, priests, and other professionals can perceive and see the [Magic Net].
The controller of the [Magic Network] is the goddess of magic, Mystra.
Or perhaps, the goddess of magic is the [magic network] itself.
【MagicNet】provides spellcasters in this world with a simple and convenient means of manipulating energy.
Perceiving and studying the [Magic Network] has become a common way for mages to improve their skills.
The deeper a mage's perception and the more thoroughly they study the [Magic Network], the more spells they can cast, and the higher their rank.
Even priests must use the [Magic Network] to cast divine spells.
Besides the [Magic Network], there is another well-known method of utilizing energy.
This method is called "Arcane".
A mage who is proficient in arcane magic is called an arcane mage.
However, the number of mages who can be called "Arcanists" now can be counted on one hand.
In addition, gifted individuals such as dragons and warlocks can manipulate free-floating, violent energy solely through the power of their bloodline.
The "Zhou Tian Yin Qi Jue" is another method of utilizing energy.
This surging, violent energy, once introduced into the meridians and circulated within the body several times according to the meridian routes described in the "Zhou Tian Yin Qi Jue" (a classic text on Qi cultivation), can be transformed into true Qi to nourish the body.
Ronan calmed himself down, focused his mind on opening the acupoints, and guided the energy into his meridians.
Then, as instructed in the manual, circulate the energy through the meridians.
Gradually, the violent energy transformed into true qi.
At that moment, information appeared in his mind.
[You have successfully used the "Zhou Tian Yin Qi Jue" to transform the world's violent energy into true qi. Your path of cultivation is on the right track, and you have entered the first level of Qi Refining.]
……
Ronan didn't sleep all night, he kept practicing the "Zhou Tian Yin Qi Jue".
The next morning, he was not tired at all; on the contrary, he was full of energy.
Ronan went to the market and bought a loaf of bread and a small bag of pepper.
Then I went to the Grey Harbor shore to buy a fish to make fish soup and eat it with bread.
After a night of cultivation, he developed a great appetite.
Upon reaching the shore, I saw a middle-aged man with dark skin.
The man had been a fisherman for many years and was familiar with the fishermen in the area.
The middle-aged man, who was in his forties, was called "Pig" and was an old fisherman in this area.
"Hey, Ronan." Piglet waved to Ronan before Ronan even arrived.
Ronan walked over, greeted them, and then asked to buy some fish.
Pigger immediately threaded a fish onto a straw rope and handed it to Ronan.
Ronan was about to take out his money when Piglet quickly stopped him, saying, "Never mind, little Ronan, this fish is yours. You... my condolences."
The neighbors all knew that Ronan had been struggling to pay for his mother's illness, and had almost died at sea while fishing to raise money. He had also become visibly thinner.
"No, Uncle Pig." Ronan still reached into the money bag, and Pig couldn't stop him.
Piglet wasn't surprised; after all, Ronan was known for his strength among the fishermen in the area.
Everyone was quite surprised when they first saw Ronan demonstrate his strength, and they really couldn't understand why Ronan's slightly thin body possessed strength that was no less than that of a muscular man.
Ronan still handed the two copper coins to Pig.
Pigg was still hesitant to accept the money when Ronan said, "Uncle Pigg, I've found some other jobs that will pay well, so please accept them. Otherwise, I'll feel bad."
Pigg still refused to accept it, but after Ronan's repeated insistence, he finally accepted the copper coins.
Ronan took the fish home, made fish soup, ate the bread, and then practiced the "Zhou Tian Yin Qi Jue" for a while to aid digestion.
Then, I looked at the old clock on the wall.
This clock is also a creation of the Gond followers, and the timekeeping in this world is not much different from that of the previous life.
Estimating that there were still 30 minutes until the appointed time, he went out and walked quickly towards the Haita neighborhood.
……
Ronan was the first to arrive at the House of Gourd.
Tashi Gul had gotten up early and was sitting in the courtyard, smoking and squinting as he watched several fishermen untie the reins and row their boats out to sea.
Ronan followed Gul's gaze and also saw the fishermen.
"Can't you even wait a day or two?" Ronan asked.
Although they massacred the Shahua fishmen last night, it's uncertain whether this had a deterrent effect on other fishmen in the sea.
The fishermen are indeed in a bit of a rush to go out to sea at this time, perhaps because they are short of money.
Tashi nodded: "They need the money urgently and can't wait any longer."
Ronan said, "We're going to lure the Shahua fish-men later. It'll be dangerous for them to go out to sea at this time."
Ta Shi nodded and sent someone to call the fishermen back.
Then, Tashi took some tobacco leaves and a pipe from the side and handed them to Ronan: "Adventurer, would you like a puff?"
Thanks.
Ronan took the long, curved wooden pipe, pressed the tobacco leaves into it, borrowed a light from the tower stone, lit the pipe, put it in his mouth, and took a deep drag.
This cigarette is quite smooth, with a creamy aroma when inhaled, but it's slightly irritating when you smell it through your nose.
For the sake of his health, he rarely smoked in his previous life, but in this life he is a cultivator.
Practicing the "Zhou Tian Yin Qi Jue" can help him expel even more potent toxins, let alone mere nicotine. After circulating it through the body twice, everything will be expelled.
Ronan and Tapstone smoked their cigarettes, and a few minutes later, his teammates arrived one after another.
"Mr. Jonas, you certainly know how to enjoy yourself. May I have a puff?" Reverend Woking said, feeling itchy all over after seeing Ronan smoking so happily.
"Me too," said the monk Ramir.
"Cough cough..." Seras coughed a few times because he was choked by the smoke from Gul and Ronan.
"Adventurers, get to work," said Towerstone, then reached out to Ronan.
Ronan, who wasn't addicted to smoking, returned the pipe.
Ta Shi still sent people to carry the live pig to the shore, where the warrior monk Ramir slaughtered it, using the blood to lure the Shahua fishmen.
After a whole morning, nothing happened.
After discussing it, Ronan and his three companions decided not to wait any longer.
They figured that last night's massacre should have intimidated the Shahua fish-men.
They immediately left the Haita district and went to the Elf Song Tavern, where they had lunch and discussed their future plans.
Their collaboration went very smoothly this time, so they naturally plan to work together again.
The four people each gave their own addresses.
The monk Ramil and Reverend Cuthbert both rented rooms in the crowded side streets.
Therath had recently arrived at Baldur's Gate and was staying upstairs at the Elven Song Tavern, but had not yet found a room.
Moreover, she was worried that, as a drow elf, she didn't know if the landlord would be willing to rent to her.
Cuthbert then offered to help Seras rent a house in the crowded side street, in his own name.
Seras was overjoyed and immediately thanked him.
Ronan also gave his address.
He thought to himself that now that he had savings, he should continue to cultivate the "Zhou Tian Yin Qi Jue" to improve his attribute values.
Once you've spent all your money and improved your skills, it's not too late to take on missions then.
So Ronan told the other three that he needed to focus on training for a while and would not be taking on any more missions.
Of the other three, it's unclear what Ramir and Seras were thinking, but Cuthbert's disappointment was written all over his face.
Cuthbert tried to persuade Ronan again, but seeing that Ronan still insisted on waiting a while before taking on the mission, he had no choice but to give up.