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Chapter 453: Assistance from Su Chen
Chapter 453: Assistance from Su Chen
October 17, 2024
Su Chen's words left Qiu Ruofang slightly dazed.
It seemed she had never considered this question before.
Why hadn't anyone thought of forging their own path before reaching the Transcendent Realm?
All the previous cultivation advancements were based on learning from the experiences and lessons of their predecessors.
If one's practice contradicted what the predecessors had said, it was usually considered wrong.
"What do you mean?" Qiu Ruofang asked.
Su Chen nodded slightly and continued, "Our current cultivation methods are built upon the shoulders of our predecessors. After countless people's verification over the years, the optimal cultivation path has been determined. That's why no one below the Transcendent Realm talks about forging their own path. The conclusions drawn by our predecessors are the best methods."
As Su Chen spoke, Qiu Ruofang gradually understood his meaning.
The so-called need to forge one's own path in the Third Rank Unity Realm didn't mean that one could only rely on their own thoughts and insights to enter it. Instead, the current cultivation methods lacked a universally recognized path for everyone.
There were few warriors who had the opportunity to touch the perfection of the Transcendent Realm, and even fewer who could advance to the Third Rank.
Consequently, there wasn't much experience to summarize.
The powerful warriors who had previously entered the Third Rank did so through their own enlightenment and gained improvement.
This gradually led to the spread of such a conclusion, telling others that to enter the Third Rank, they could only rely on their own enlightenment.
Su Chen had realized this from what Qiu Ruofang had said.
She mentioned the experiences of several powerful Third Rank warriors, and from an outsider's perspective, it seemed there were no issues.
They all had significant differences.
But Su Chen found common ground among them, and this common ground was at the core.
In other words, the essence of the cultivation of the seniors who had entered the Third Rank Unity Realm was the same.
The two sat closer together, and as Su Chen spoke, he pointed at the written content with his fingers.
Qiu Ruofang originally thought she had understood all the obscure content, but after Su Chen's explanation, she realized there were many misunderstandings in her comprehension.
This included the definitions of many terms she had previously thought she understood well, which she had even explained to Su Chen with certainty.
But now, Su Chen was re-explaining their meanings to her.
Qiu Ruofang didn't feel embarrassed; instead, she listened calmly.
Her previous improvements were due to Su Chen's guidance.
Today, Su Chen was reminding and guiding her again, and she didn't think it was strange.
During their conversation, the two seemed to get closer and closer.
Qiu Ruofang's shoulder was already leaning against Su Chen's arm.
From the moment they touched, Su Chen's left hand remained still.
He neither lifted it nor moved it away.
When he needed to point or take something, he used only his right hand.
Even when it became inconvenient, he persisted in using only his right hand.
Qiu Ruofang noticed these small gestures.
A faint crescent-shaped smile appeared on her lips, but she didn't say anything.
The two maintained this position, one speaking and the other listening.
When Qiu Ruofang encountered something she didn't understand, she would ask.
It all seemed normal.
But Qingyuan, observing them, found it peculiar.
Two hours had passed, and their posture hadn't changed at all. How had they leaned against each other earlier, and they were still leaning in the same way.
No, it seemed they were even closer now than before.
From morning to the midday, Su Chen shared all his insights and feelings.
Perhaps noticing Qingyuan passing by not far away, the two shifted their positions slightly, creating a small distance between them.
Today's conversation was far more valuable to Qiu Ruofang than a year and a half of solitary enlightenment.
After listening to Su Chen, she realized she had taken the wrong path.
The reason for her fall from the Third Rank had nothing to do with whether she had enlightened herself or not.
The issue with Qiu Ruofang's Transcendent Realm and Unity was not in the Unity, but in the Transcendent.
Body and Mind Integration, leading to Unity.
Qiu Ruofang's original purpose for this trip was not primarily to seek a stabilization method.
It was just a side task.
Her initial reason for coming to Tonglu City was to help Su Chen improve and quickly break through to the Fifth Rank.
But now, it seemed her help to Su Chen was limited.
Instead, the assistance Su Chen provided to her was far greater.
Without wasting time resting, Qiu Ruofang immediately began to follow Su Chen's guidance and attempt the practice.
Cultivation was a gradual process and couldn't be achieved overnight.
However, Qiu Ruofang could first verify whether Su Chen's instructions were effective.
After about an hour, the smile on Qiu Ruofang's face grew brighter.
Looking at Su Chen, Qing Yuan nodded repeatedly.
"This time, we didn't get lost on a detour. Everything went smoothly and without any major obstacles.
I didn't feel much resistance.
The issues I encountered earlier, I thought, were just discomfort from my body's advancement.
Now it seems that we were on the wrong path."
Su Chen was pleased with the positive outcome.
The three of them began to eat their first meal of the day.
For martial artists, this was quite normal.
When immersed in cultivation, going days without food was not unusual.
At the table, Qing Yuan would glance at Su Chen from time to time, and then at Qiu Ruofang.
This little girl's thoughts had already wandered far away.
"As long as I can retreat and immerse myself for a while, I should be able to stabilize the Third Rank Realm completely.
The problem of falling from the realm won't occur again."
Su Chen shared his thoughts.
This period of time would not be just a few days.
It would take at least half a year or more.
Qiu Ruofang was also aware of this, but it seemed she might not need to retreat for that long.
"Is there another problem?"
Seeing Qiu Ruofang's hesitation, Su Chen quickly asked.
Hearing this, Qiu Ruofang shook her head.
"It's not about cultivation. There are some family matters, and I might need to help with some troubles.
I promised my brother that I would go around mid-October.
I'll temporarily stabilize my foundation, and then I'll have to make a trip."
Mid-October was indeed not far away.
Usually, traveling to another place would take more than ten days.
If they agreed on mid-October, preparations should start by the end of September.
"Perhaps you can write a letter explaining the situation."
Upon hearing Su Chen's words, this time, Qiu Ruofang didn't have to explain.
Qing Yuan, speak up."
Qing Yuan, sitting beside them, spoke first, explaining the reason.
"Our clan recently encountered some troubles, and we need Sister Frost to make an appearance, so others can witness her strength and stabilize the situation.
One of the troubles is because of Zhu Ming Gong."
"Qing Yuan."
Seeing Qing Yuan mention Zhu Ming Gong, Qiu Ruofang frowned and shook her head.
She then turned to look at Su Chen.
During their previous conversation, Su Chen had told Qiu Ruofang that he was currently at Zhu Ming Gong, attending Zhu Ming Gong.
"Qing Yuan, you're not being very sensible. You're speaking without thinking.
The clan did encounter some troubles, and they are indeed related to Zhu Ming Gong.
But this is because someone else has made breakthroughs in the Alchemy Path, and they've deciphered the refining technique for Jade Pills.
It's not strange that our clan's pill affairs are affected.
Many powers in Jin Kingdom are influenced, not just our Qiu family.
Even if we take a step back, the impact on our pill affairs is not your fault.
It can't be blamed on Zhu Ming Gong either.
The fault lies with the person who made breakthroughs in the Alchemy Path and deciphered the Jade Pill refining technique first."
Qiu Ruofang was worried that Su Chen would blame himself.
After all, Su Chen had mentioned his connection to Zhu Ming Gong earlier.
But in Qiu Ruofang's eyes, Su Chen was not to blame.
Even Zhu Ming Gong couldn't be blamed. What's wrong with someone else making breakthroughs in the Alchemy Path?
"How much has the Jade Pill issue affected you?"
Hearing this, Su Chen couldn't help but ask.
In fact, it was Su Chen who had taught the Jade Pill refining technique to Zhu Ming Gong.
Although Qiu Ruofang felt Su Chen wasn't responsible, the reality was that he held the most responsibility.
"It's fine. It's not our faction that's affected.
Many sects and powers in Jin Kingdom, as long as they are involved in the Alchemy Path, are influenced.
If someone makes progress in the Alchemy Path, it's only natural that they gain something."
Su Chen, hearing Qiu Ruofang's words, turned his gaze to Qing Yuan beside him.
Compared to Qiu Ruofang, Qing Yuan would surely describe the issues more lightly and superficially.
But seeing Qiu Ruofang's expression, Qing Yuan stuck out her tongue and said nothing.
If she continued speaking so lightly, Su Chen would surely not believe her.
Qiu Ruofang thought for a moment and felt she should reveal a bit more.
Sitting by the wooden table, she explained some of the Qiu family's situation.
From a high position, one must tread carefully.
A single misstep could lead to a fall from grace.
Due to the Zhu Ming Gong's pill issue, the Qiu family was affected.
Naturally, other allied forces under their command would also be greatly impacted.
During such times, they would naturally turn to the Qiu family for solutions.
The loyalty of many forces depended on their confidence in the Qiu family.
The Alchemy Path was affected, and the Qiu family had other trump cards.
For instance, Qiu Ruofeng, whose talent determined her strength, had already reached the Third Stage Realm at such a young age, with the potential to advance to the Second Rank in the future.
This exceptional talent and potential restored the confidence of other forces in the Qiu family.
This was also why Qiu Ruofeng had to make a trip in mid-October.
The sudden rise of Zhu Ming Palace had a significant impact on the entire Qiu family.
Upon hearing this, Su Chen realized the situation.
However, he still lacked a comprehensive understanding of the Qiu family's strength and status.
Su Chen initially thought that the Qiu family was on par with sects like Tahe Sect.
It was likely even more advanced, a hidden family of great power.
Su Chen paused, a hint of guilt flashing across his face.
"Speaking of which, I'm clearly responsible for this," he said, trying to lighten the atmosphere.
Su Chen hesitated for a moment, then looked at Qiu Ruofeng, "Perhaps I can think of something."
Hearing this, Qing Yuan, who was beside them, saw an opportunity to interject.
"The Jade Pill refinement technique is considered an absolute secret by any sect that possesses it. Not to mention Zhu Ming Palace, which has a deeper understanding of it. Even Ji Lou and Liuli Pavilion, who only mastered the basic Jade Pill technique, would keep it hidden," Qing Yuan added.
Qiu Ruofeng nodded in agreement with Qing Yuan's words.
"Only the most core alchemists in Zhu Ming Palace would have access to the Jade Pill refinement technique. The related pills are closely guarded by Zhu Ming Palace, Ji Lou, and Liuli Pavilion. Each pill is required to be taken under their supervision. They even insist on waiting until the pill is fully absorbed before allowing you to leave."
The strict control over Jade Pills was evident.
"As expected, even for the most basic Jade Pill, only the elders of Zhu Ming Palace have the qualifications to provide it," Su Chen said, his expression turning serious.
"I'm aware of this, but I still have some ideas," Su Chen replied.
Qiu Ruofeng's expression suddenly turned solemn upon hearing this.
"Don't do anything foolish. The Jade Pill is Zhu Ming Palace's strictest taboo. If they find out you have any intentions towards it, they will never let you off easily."
Her eyes carried both seriousness and concern.
Neither Qing Yuan nor Qiu Ruofeng had thought that Su Chen would bring up the Jade Pill.
Qiu Ruofeng's worry was that Su Chen's interest in the Jade Pill would be discovered by Zhu Ming Palace.
Even the mere thought of it was unacceptable to Zhu Ming Palace.
Su Chen's connection with Zhu Ming Palace was already a stroke of good luck.
As Zhu Ming Palace rose higher, maintaining a relationship with them would be a valuable connection.
"Alchemy is just one aspect of the family's affairs. This time, helping me stabilize at the Third Rank Unity Realm is already a huge favor.
Originally, it was supposed to be my turn to help you advance.
Instead, you're helping me again, and I don't know how to repay you."
Qiu Ruofeng's words were all about expressing gratitude for Su Chen's assistance.
She wanted to prevent Su Chen from pursuing the Jade Pill.
(End of Chapter)
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