Chapter 118: Blood Absorption
Chapter 118: Blood Absorption
Blood Absorption Technique?
Mo Hua was stunned for a moment before asking Bai Zi Xi, "Is the Blood Absorption Technique difficult to learn...?"
Bai Zi Xi shook her head. "It's not hard to learn, but it's tricky to use."
"The Blood Absorption Technique is a simplified form of spiritual consciousness control. It allows you to manipulate demonic blood with your spiritual consciousness. Spiritual consciousness control is an ability that Foundation Establishment cultivators possess. While Qi Refining cultivators like yourself can barely manage it, they can't do so from a distance, and it also consumes a lot of spiritual energy." Bai Zi Xi explained.
Mo Hua wasn't too concerned about the high spiritual energy consumption, as his spiritual roots and body refinement weren't particularly remarkable—his spiritual consciousness was the only area where he excelled.
Mo Hua's eyes, as black as lacquer and as lively as water, looked at Bai Zi Xi expectantly.
Bai Zi Xi understood and sighed softly. She took out another book from Feng Wen's storage bag.
The title, 'Blood Absorption Technique', was written on the cover.
"Blood absorption is quite exhausting, and it also consumes a lot of spiritual energy. Most cultivators don't bother learning it, so be careful," Bai Zi Xi said.
"Okay!" Mo Hua replied happily.
Then he took out a redwood food box from his own storage bag. Inside were several pieces of jadeite cake and a jar of pear blossom wine.
The jadeite cake was fragrant and sweet, and when paired with the delicate sweetness of the pear blossom wine, it created a rich and alluring aroma.
"My mother just made these. Try some," Mo Hua offered.
Bai Zi Xi paused, a slight smile tugging at her lips. Without further ado, she picked up a piece of jadeite cake with her slender fingers and took a dainty bite.
Perhaps it was the delicious taste, but her bright eyes narrowed slightly in pleasure.
Bai Zi Sheng, drawn by the scent, suddenly sat up and sniffed a few times before looking at Mo Hua. "What about mine?"
"Aren't you feeling unwell?" Mo Hua asked.
"I don't feel sick anymore," Bai Zi Sheng replied.
"Then get some more rest," Mo Hua suggested.
"I'll rest after I eat," Bai Zi Sheng insisted.
Mo Hua shook his head and took out a plate of beef for him as well. "This is cooked with spicy seasonings, so it's even spicier."
Bai Zi Sheng picked up a few slices of beef and stuffed them into his mouth. Immediately, his eyes widened, and he exclaimed, "So spicy!"
After chewing for a moment, he nodded in satisfaction. "Delicious!"
Despite the heat, Bai Zi Sheng couldn't stop eating. The plate of beef soon disappeared, and he finally spoke up. "What were you about to ask just now?"
"I already asked," Mo Hua replied.
"I can't just eat your food for nothing. Think of something else to ask!" Bai Zi Sheng insisted.
Mo Hua thought for a moment and then asked, "If the Blood Absorption Technique is a simplified form of spiritual consciousness control... then what is spiritual consciousness control?"
Bai Zi Sheng looked puzzled. "You don't know about spiritual consciousness control? Foundation Establishment cultivators all learn it."
"It's a Foundation Establishment cultivator's ability. Isn't it normal that I, as a Qi Refining cultivator, don't know about it?" Mo Hua asked reasonably.
Bai Zi Sheng was momentarily lost for words. He nodded and explained, "Spiritual consciousness control allows you to rely on your spiritual consciousness to manipulate external objects from a distance. For example, you could move these small stone tables and stools from afar using just your spiritual consciousness."
"That doesn't seem like such a big deal..." Mo Hua said.
"How can you say that?" Bai Zi Sheng huffed. "Moving tables and stools might not be impressive, but you could also control a sword!"
Bai Zi Sheng's eyes lit up. "Imagine, controlling a sword with your spiritual consciousness! From a great distance, with just a thought, the sword would whoosh past and strike down your enemy from a thousand miles away! Isn't that amazing?"
"Is it really a thousand miles?" Mo Hua asked, sounding skeptical.
"Are you deliberately arguing?" Bai Zi Sheng asked, his face showing his exasperation.
"Even a Foundation Establishment cultivator's spiritual consciousness can't extend for a thousand miles," Mo Hua pointed out matter-of-factly.
Bailing Sheng reluctantly admitted, "Well... ten or a hundred miles is already impressive."
Mo Hua's expression clearly showed that he had expected as much.
"Cultivation requires strict discipline. A slight deviation can lead to a thousand miles of error. If you're not careful in your calculations, you could easily lose your life when facing off against another cultivator," Bai Zi Sheng warned.
"Swords are so expensive, and I can't even afford one. What good is getting excited?" Mo Hua replied pragmatically.
Bai Zi Sheng was at a loss for words.
After a moment's thought, Mo Hua asked, "Are you a body cultivator?"
"Yes..." Bai Zi Sheng replied.
"Do body cultivators also fly swords?"
"Usually... no."
"So, if you can't fly a sword, why are you excited?" Mo Hua asked.
Bai Zi Sheng took a deep breath, feeling a sense of powerlessness wash over him. He lay down on the ground and earnestly said to Mo Hua, "Mo Hua, mark my words, someday someone will be annoyed to death by your words!"
Mo Hua looked confused. "How is that possible? We're all cultivators with resilient hearts and minds. How could someone be annoyed to death by a few words?"
"Rest assured, it will happen!" Bai Zi Sheng asserted.
(End of Chapter)
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