Twilight's Threshold Chapter 214: The Foundation of Entering the Manor - Novel Cool

Chapter 214: The Foundation of Entering the Manor

Chapter 214: The Foundation of Entering the Manor

"Need anything, just come to me?"

Hu Ma was slightly taken aback, already knowing that the White wine lady and the Erpot elder brother had true skills, but was there really any matter that required her help? But still said, "What is it? Just speak up. If it's within my capabilities, I won't refuse."

This time, the meeting was held with great sincerity, and she also took on the responsibility of the senior. She had given him a thorough understanding and sincere advice, and he began to feel that this person was quite capable.

Moreover...

... She is so high, after all. If there's anything life-threatening, she can be relied upon in the future. "Don't worry."

But he didn't expect the white wine lady to say, "First, you need to tell me the truth. How is your cultivation now?"

"Ah?"

Hu Ma was slightly surprised. He was considered a mysterious and powerful person in the eyes of the sweet potato burn, but in front of the white wine lady, he couldn't pretend anymore. So he could only slowly tell her, "In the Red lantern society now, I had only thought I had refined one organ, but in fact..."

He paused for a moment and then frankly said, "I have already refined two organs and am now refining the third."

"Ah?"

The white wine lady was slightly surprised when she heard this and said, "When I first met you in the village, I hadn't even entered the gate of the manor, but now this progress is not slow."

"Although I know we previously obtained a batch of blood food, which provided ample nourishment, but the process of refining organs for the Year-Guardians is a delicate matter. It's a process of bringing the dead back to life, which cannot be rushed or handled carelessly."

"I thought you were still refining the second organ..."

"..."

Hu Ma understood why she thought so.

She had assessed his progress based on the normal standards for a reincarnator, using the Life-bound Divine statue for guidance and having ample blood food for nourishment. However, she didn't know that his entire body was already in a state of "death."

If another Year-Guardian were to refine the five organs, it would be a major undertaking, as the organs are not like limbs, which can't be completely refined to a "dead" state all at once. It requires a gradual process, and just the step of "death" alone would take a considerable amount of time.

"In this world, one cannot be careless..."

Hu Ma sighed and said, "So I diligently refine every night."

"That's good."

The white wine lady said, "Actually, your cultivation progress is not too slow, but before entering the manor, there's no need to worry."

"Although the Ten surnames are terrifying, the number of people with this Capability is Few, and there are not many to pay attention to. It was only after I entered the manor with the second pot elder brother that we became more cautious."

"This time I'm asking you, I originally thought your progress in refining the second organ was slower, so I planned to help you a bit."

"..."

Hu Ma was slightly taken aback: 'Why didn't she say this earlier?'

"If you had said this earlier, I might not have refined the second organ..."

"..."

The white wine lady, not knowing his thoughts, continued, "There's a task in Mingzhou Prefecture that only you can do. But at least wait until you have refined the third organ before taking it on."

"Of course, if you can refine all five organs, that would be best, but I estimate that we can't wait that long. Regardless, this matter is of great importance to me. I'm willing to entrust this task to you."

"If you agree, we can make this arrangement. And you can also think about what you need."

"I will help you find it as a reward."

"..."

"Which means, if I help you with this task, you will agree to any conditions I set?"

Hu Ma was slightly taken aback, vaguely realizing that this matter was indeed very important to her.

However, if he could refine the third organ, and even had a good grasp on refining the five organs, he would be closer to his goal, so he said, "You've helped me a lot before, I have no reason to refuse."

"However, what kind of task requires such caution from you?"

"..."

The white wine lady pondered for a moment and then said, "Have you heard of the Sealing Method?"

"Um?"

Hu Ma was slightly taken aback, suddenly recalling something mentioned in the New Year Protection Book. He was about to answer when his thoughts shifted, and he asked in confusion, "What is it?"

"It doesn't seem to be a technique from the Year-Guardian sect."

"..."

"It's not originally a skill from the Year-Guardian sect."

The white wine lady said calmly, "However, the matter is important, but we must wait until you have the corresponding skills. Once you have refined the third organ, come find me. I can wait for that amount of time."

"Alright."

Hu Ma heard that she didn't want to discuss specifics until he had refined the third organ, so he could only agree. After the agreement, he felt a bit strange as he left, but still didn't understand what the white wine lady was planning to do.

Sealing?

Hu Ma vaguely remembered that the New Year Protection Book mentioned similar terms, but he had only treated them as basic concepts without explaining the specific techniques.

Now, he understood the relationship between the New Year Protection Book and the Ghost Walker techniques, and realized that to understand these, there was only one way: to delve into the Ghost Walker's techniques.

The Year-Guardian Hu Family was actually part of the Ghost Walker lineage, and understanding this, the New Year Protection Book, and the highest techniques of the Ghost Walker lineage, made sense.

But understanding the New Year Protection Book, he now clearly saw the reason for his struggle. It was because he didn't fully grasp the Ghost Walker techniques.

In the Year-Guarding Book, there is so much to understand that one must first grasp the ways of the Ghost Walker to truly comprehend it.

Of course, as a Year-Guardian, I was quite puzzled when Miss White Wine suddenly asked about the Sealing Method. Perhaps she has her reasons and needs some help. But it seems that only when a Year-Guardian reaches a certain level of skill can they truly be of assistance.

“Troublesome…”

Lying in bed, Hu Ma silently opened his eyes, deep in thought.

This time, I borrowed the power of the Year-Guarding Book and the Mountain Lord to kill the Blue-robed Evil Spirit and injure the Meng Family member. It turned out to be a rather terrifying feat.

But I know in my heart that while the harsh words felt satisfying at the time, once I left Lao Yin Mountain and put away the Binding Object, I am still just a small shopkeeper in the Red Lantern Society. I must keep this in mind.

Otherwise, if I encounter danger unexpectedly, I might die without even knowing how.

In the end, Miss White Wine’s point about Second Pot Elder Brother’s way of handling things was very enlightening for me…

I feel that every word she and Second Pot Elder Brother said, ostensibly about Diguashao, was actually also directed at me.

They were telling me that being a Reincarnated One is dangerous within the Ten Surnames. They were also telling me that even as a Reincarnated One, I cannot have a sense of superiority in this world.

Perhaps following Second Pot Elder Brother’s approach is the right way. For example, hiding behind Little Red Apricot, secretly cultivating a Lady Hongtang, and securing a few Blood Food Mines for constant sustenance, then becoming a Guardian or Incense Master in Little Red Apricot’s circle?

That’s a bit of a luxury, though. Second Pot Elder Brother can take his time after entering the manor, hiding behind the Evil Spirits and living a small, peaceful life. But I can’t do that.

Until I fully cultivate my body, I am still a dead man, dependent on Blood Food.

Moreover, since I have reincarnated into this body and obtained the Hu Family’s Year-Guarding Book, even if I don’t seek trouble, trouble will find me.

I can’t remain in the game without understanding the people involved. Therefore, it’s important for me to pay attention to the traces the Ten Surnames have left in this world and understand their true intentions.

But with my current level of skill, isn’t it very dangerous to try to understand all this?

“Entering the manor…”

Sighing inwardly, I gradually understood the current focus.

Both the Mountain Lord’s reminder and the words of Second Pot Elder Brother and others indicate that ultimately, I must enter the manor to have a foothold in this world.

However, for me to enter the manor, there is a much larger hurdle.

That is, cultivating the Five Viscera.

Until the Five Viscera are fully cultivated, I will always be far from entering the manor.

A Year-Guardian’s path is clear and straightforward.

Ascending stages and entering the manor, crossing the bridge and returning home, there are three stages of cultivation: limbs, five viscera, and seven orifices.

Since the two nostrils in the seven orifices can be cultivated at once, there are six lamps.

Now, I am at the critical point of cultivating the five viscera.

When the disturbances began around the manor, I had just managed to stand up, and the fourth viscera was just getting the hang of it. But after several days of hard work, I gained many benefits.

Invisibly, the fourth viscera is now complete.

Currently, cultivating the fifth viscera is like pushing a boat downstream, but the key is that the fifth viscera consumes a lot of Blood Food.

The old shopkeeper’s notes clearly state that cultivating the heart is crucial and consumes a significant amount of Blood Food. Unlike Hu Ma, who is a dead body and relies on Blood Food to sustain himself, they can rely on their own vital energy to gradually enhance their Daoist power.

Even so, when it comes to cultivating the heart, a large amount of Blood Food is still required to make up for the deficiency.

For Hu Ma, this consumption is likely to be three times as much.

“Wu Hong, the old shopkeeper, spent half his life’s savings and used ten pounds of Blood Food to cultivate his heart.”

“So, will I need thirty pounds?”

“…”

The thought alone is terrifying, let alone the fact that the Blood Food I obtained earlier has already been mostly consumed, helping me cultivate the first four viscera.

The Blood Food in the manor was also significantly depleted during the disturbances, as both the apprentices and the Ghost Walkers worked very hard. Hu Ma used the manor’s Blood Food to support them.

So where can I find another batch now?

Hu Ma couldn’t help but feel a headache over this. It was a frustrating situation. As a Reincarnated One, I must be extra cautious due to the mysterious person, making it even harder to obtain Blood Food.

All this can be blamed on the mysterious person, but that mysterious person is actually me…

Should I ask Yang Gong for some help?

But after some thought, I realized it might not be reliable. They, the Red Incense Disciples, live day by day, and whatever they have, they consume immediately.

But thinking about it, I lack understanding of the Ghost Walker’s techniques, the advanced methods of the Year-Guardians, and the world’s intricacies. Ultimately, what I need most is…

…Damn, it really is Blood Food?

(End of Chapter)

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