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Chapter 47: Trouble from the Enforcement Hall
Chapter 47: Trouble from the Enforcement Hall
The first step of the Divine Refinement Technique was to sense one's spiritual sense.
This was a basic skill for Core Formation cultivators, but it was not easy for Qi Refining cultivators like Chu Ning.
Fortunately, he had already tried it yesterday to test the strength of his spiritual sense, so he was somewhat familiar with the process today.
As he sank his consciousness into his Niwan Palace, Chu Ning suddenly felt the world around him become incredibly quiet, and he could clearly sense every plant and tree around him.
Within his Niwan Palace, an invisible force was slowly swirling.
This was the state of his spiritual sense during cultivation.
After an unknown amount of time, Chu Ning slowly opened his eyes.
Then, he sank his consciousness into his sea of consciousness to check for any changes in proficiency.
The Divine Refinement Technique was about cultivating spiritual sense, which was different from his previous Qi and body tempering practices. Chu Ning wanted to see if there would be any proficiency in this new endeavor.
Indeed, he found that his proficiency in the Divine Refinement Technique had increased.
【Greenwood Eternal Spring Art (Lower Yellow Grade), Second Layer (244/900)】
【Nine Transforming Body Refining Art, First Volume, Unwithering Bones 2/600】
【Divine Refinement Technique, First Layer 0/1000】
"This Divine Refinement Technique is indeed not simple. My spiritual sense is twice as strong as that of a normal cultivator.
However, a night of cultivation hasn't increased my proficiency at all."
According to the instructions in the Divine Refinement Technique, when the invisible force within the Niwan Palace is refined and condensed into droplets through cultivation, one would be truly considered to have entered the initial stages.
At that time, one could release their spiritual sense outward to perceive their surroundings.
As one's cultivation deepened and the droplets grew stronger, the range of their spiritual sense would also increase.
After a night of cultivating the Divine Refinement Technique, Chu Ning didn't feel any signs of his spiritual sense transforming into liquid, nor did the flow of energy within him show much change.
It was clear that this would be a very long-term process.
However, this thought made Chu Ning feel relieved.
Spiritual sense was notoriously difficult for cultivators to refine.
Otherwise, Qi Refining cultivators wouldn't be unable to even touch upon it, and only Core Formation cultivators would be able to sense, cultivate, and utilize it.
Who knows how many years Qi Chongmou had cultivated to barely reach the first layer of the Divine Refinement Technique.
At this moment, Chu Ning began to ponder another issue—the pattern behind the proficiency system.
Based on his recent cultivation experiences, spells couldn't be displayed, and cultivation didn't seem to grant any rewards.
However, his proficiency in the Greenwood Eternal Spring Art, the Nine Transforming Body Refining Art, and the Divine Refinement Technique was visible.
These corresponded to Qi refining, body refining, and spiritual sense refining, respectively.
With this realization, Chu Ning's eyes lit up with understanding.
He once again thought about the rewards he would receive upon reaching full proficiency.
When he had reached full proficiency in Qi refining, he had obtained the Yin Wood Spirit Body and the Fu Yuan Spirit Body.
And when he had perfected the first volume of the Nine Transforming Body Refining Art, he had gained the Heaven-Shaking Fist as a reward.
It was a secret divine ability that came with the Nine Transforming Body Refining Art.
If this pattern held true, then the divine ability he would gain upon perfecting the Unwithering Bones realm would likely be of a similar nature.
As for the Divine Refinement Technique, he wondered if reaching full proficiency in the first layer would grant him a divine ability related to spiritual sense manipulation.
Or would it directly transform the Ghost Piercing Needle into a divine ability?
With this thought, Chu Ning felt that he had vaguely grasped the pattern behind his golden finger's rewards, and his heart was filled with anticipation.
However, it seemed that he wouldn't be able to achieve a breakthrough in Qi refining, body refining, or spiritual sense refining any time soon, which left him feeling a bit dejected.
Of course, despite these thoughts, he continued his cultivation and went about his daily tasks.
Chu Ning continued to meticulously nurture the Ink Spirit Bamboo and Purple Thistle.
Half a month passed in the blink of an eye as he worked towards the harvest for this season.
During this period, the technique that progressed the fastest was the Nine Transforming Body Refining Art.
In just half a month, he had increased his proficiency in the Unwithering Bones realm to 50.
However, in the past two days, perhaps because he had fully absorbed the effects of the Seven Star Spirit Fruit, his progress in body refining had returned to a more normal rate.
During his previous fight with Qi Chongmou, he had used up almost all the talismans he had on hand.
After two battles, Chu Ning became increasingly aware of the importance of talismans, especially since his knowledge and power in spell cultivation were still limited.
Having talismans on hand provided him with a few more lifesaving options.
Speaking of talismans, Chu Ning couldn't help but feel a little frustrated.
Even though his Fu Yuan Spirit Body had been refreshed for over half a year, he could only work with talisman papers and had not yet learned the art of crafting them.
Chu Ning was determined to find alternative ways to learn the craft after tending to this season's harvest.
Otherwise, his talent would be going to waste.
After all, not only did he need talismans himself, but crafting and selling them would also bring in a higher income than merely selling talisman papers.
After storing everything in his storage bag, Chu Ning had just stepped out of the courtyard when he suddenly stopped in his tracks.
This was because, at that very moment, he saw several figures walking out of the neighboring courtyard.
Aside from Zhuang Yunde, whom he recognized, he was unfamiliar with the rest.
However, judging by their cultivation levels, they seemed to be even more advanced than Zhuang Yunde, which surprised him.
The one leading the group, a middle-aged man with a stern expression, was actually a Foundation Establishment cultivator.
A chill ran down Chu Ning's spine, and he wore a curious expression on his face.
Zhuang Yunde and the others also noticed Chu Ning at that moment. Zhuang Yunde spoke first, saying, "Chu Ning, it's a coincidence that you're coming out now. We were just about to look for you. This is Zhang Xiushi from the Enforcement Hall."
Upon hearing this, Chu Ning immediately bowed and greeted, "Greetings, Zhang Xiushi and fellow seniors."
Zhang Xiushi did not respond and instead fixed Chu Ning with a piercing gaze, as if trying to see right through him.
Chu Ning's heart raced, and he felt a chill run down his spine.
Fortunately, Zhang Xiushi did not maintain this intense gaze for long and soon softened his stare a little.
As the pressure lessened, Chu Ning heard Zhang Xiushi's cold voice.
"Have you seen Qi Chongmou recently? And have you noticed anything unusual about him?"
"Qi Shixiong?" Chu Ning feigned a momentary confusion, "It has been some time since I last saw him."
Zhang Xiushi's cold voice continued, "When was the last time you saw him? Did you notice anything unusual?"
Chu Ning thought for a moment before replying, "It's been about half a month. We happened to run into each other outside the courtyards and exchanged greetings. I don't remember the exact day, and I didn't notice anything unusual."
"Hmph!" Zhang Xiushi snorted coldly.
"You two live right next to each other, and your spirit fields are adjacent. How could you not visit his courtyard after so many days of not seeing him?"
Hearing Zhang Xiushi's unfriendly tone, Chu Ning's face betrayed his anxiety as he stammered, "I-I've only been in the sect for a little over a year, and most of my time is spent tending to the Ink Spirit Bamboo in my spirit field. I don't usually cross paths with Qi Shixiong, so I didn't pay much attention."
Zhuang Yunde interjected, "Zhang Xiushi, Chu Ning has only been in the sect for a little over a year, and he's already in charge of five acres of upper-grade spirit fields in the Ding district. Most of his time is spent there."
Hearing Zhuang Yunde's explanation, Zhang Xiushi finally turned his gaze away from Chu Ning, but he shot Zhuang Yunde a displeased look.
"Your Spirit Planting Sector is so negligent that you don't even know when your own disciples go missing. Your management is lacking."
With that, Zhang Xiushi turned and left with the Enforcement Hall disciples, leaving only Chu Ning and Zhuang Yunde standing there.
As he watched Zhang Xiushi and his group depart, Chu Ning secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
(End of Chapter)
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