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Chapter 94: Rune Cultivation, Xiao Li's Transformation
Black Night Spirit Raccoon: A mountain spirit beast, juvenile form, female.
Incredibly fast with sharp claws that can crush stone and rend metal.
Rumor has it that the Black Night Spirit Raccoon adores fish but is born with an aversion to water, leaving it to yearn for what it cannot have.
This little beast is undergoing a strange transformation, and there may be significant changes when it awakens.
Using his ability, Lu Qing checked on Xiao Li's current condition and, finding nothing amiss, relaxed. He sat by her side, waiting for her to wake up while quietly continuing to study the legacy left behind by the Shen Fu Sect using his ability.
The first step in cultivating runes is called "Calming the Mind and Purifying the Spirit."
Through specific breathing and meditation techniques, one must calm their mind and spirit, reaching a state of relaxation and clarity.
In this state, observing the outside world becomes easier to perceive the patterns and essence of all things, triggering inspiration and thus finding that fleeting spiritual touch, comprehending the mysteries of the world.
Just this first step is challenging for many.
Most people in the world are restless and find it hard to have a pure heart.
As the saying goes, "a monkey mind and a horse's intention," one's thoughts are the most challenging to control. If one is not careful, distracting thoughts will arise, and their mind will become agitated.
Those born with pure hearts and the ability to easily control their minds are rare.
Hence, many struggle with just the first step of "Calming the Mind and Purifying the Spirit" in the path of rune cultivation.
Of course, for Lu Qing, calming his mind was not difficult.
After the battle at Happy Fort, he had already purified his heart once, firmly establishing his martial path.
Moreover, he also possessed his unique ability.
With his ability activated for learning, he entered a state similar to enlightenment, making it effortless for him to calm his mind and spirit.
Thus, he easily accomplished the first step of rune cultivation—calming the mind.
After calming his mind, the second step was to choose an object and observe it.
He had to observe its growth patterns, constituent patterns, and then compare and contrast them with the runes recorded in the legacy, seeking commonalities and comprehending the runes.
The legacy suggested that those new to rune cultivation should choose simple objects for observation, such as ordinary grass, stones, or wood.
This way, it would be easier to gain insights and comprehend the runes.
Lu Qing looked around. The cave chamber had been completely transformed by jade, and there wasn't a speck of dust, let alone stones or soil.
He didn't know when Xiao Li would wake up, and he didn't want to leave her side to go outside.
So, he thought for a moment and reached into his waist pouch, pulling out a piece of silver.
Silver was a common item, not too different from grass or stones, so it should be easy to observe.
He placed the silver in his palm and began to examine it carefully.
This piece of silver was from the box that Magu had sent, authentic snowflake silver with an exceptionally high purity. The snowflake patterns on it were exquisite.
Lu Qing had never examined a piece of silver so closely before.
In the calm and clear-minded state brought about by the Shen Fu Sect's mental techniques, he indeed felt a difference compared to his everyday perception.
The silver seemed to magnify in his vision, and he noticed some unique patterns.
These patterns seemed vaguely familiar.
He thought for a moment and found that they bore a slight resemblance to certain runes recorded in the Shen Fu Sect's legacy.
"So this is how you verify runes?"
Lu Qing's heart remained calm, but a faint sense of comprehension arose in his mind.
Chapter: The Legacy of the Shen Fu Sect
Within the legacy left behind by the Shen Fu Sect, there was an overarching treatise.
Inscribed within were three hundred runes, divided into five elemental categories: metal, wood, water, fire, and earth, with sixty runes in each category.
The patterns on this piece of silver bore a faint resemblance to the metal-based runes.
If Lu Qing could fathom this resemblance, he could use the metal runes to communicate with the patterns on the silver.
At that time, even a fragment of silver in his hands could become a formidable weapon, unleashing tremendous power.
Of course, achieving this would require an exceptionally profound level of cultivation, possibly akin to the realm of the mysterious existence that created the Jade Transformation Cave.
For now, Lu Qing could only aspire.
Nonetheless, this newfound understanding gave Lu Qing a glimpse into the essence of rune cultivation.
So, it turned out that observing the patterns of all things and connecting with them was the key to this path.
With this realization, Lu Qing's interest in rune cultivation deepened.
Holding the piece of silver in his hand, he continued his observation, meticulously comparing the strange patterns on it with the runes imprinted in his mind from the treatise.
Time slipped by as Lu Qing immersed himself in the peculiar practice of rune cultivation.
The cave chamber was perpetually illuminated by a peculiar radiance, obscuring any sense of the passing time or changes in the outside world.
After an indeterminate duration, a slight stir beside him roused Lu Qing from his meditative state.
"Xiao Li, are you awake?" Lu Qing ceased his cultivation and turned to Xiao Li, who was comfortably stretching her limbs.
As he looked at her, a glint of surprise flashed in his eyes.
Xiao Li's size seemed unchanged, but her black fur, resembling flames, had taken on a deeper, more profound hue.
Her aura had also become more ethereal, giving off an entirely different impression.
Lu Qing focused his attention on the black beast.
Vibrant red light, tinged with a hint of gold, emanated from Xiao Li's body.
[Black Night Spirit Raccoon: A mountain spirit beast, juvenile form, female.]
[Incredibly fast with sharp claws that can crush stone and rend metal.]
[Rumor has it that the Black Night Spirit Raccoon adores fish but is born with an aversion to water, leaving it to yearn for what it cannot have.]
[This little beast possesses an innate ability to bend light with its fur, blending into darkness.]
Gold?! Lu Qing was astonished as he witnessed the unusual light of abilities emanating from Xiao Li.
Previously, Xiao Li, despite being a spirit beast, only displayed faint red light due to her juvenile form, which was slightly inferior to that of the Wei family's grand steward.
Unexpectedly, after consuming a few drops of Earth Vein Spirit Liquid, she had directly surpassed her limits, reaching a level where her abilities manifested as a hint of golden light.
Additionally, the description in the note mentioned that she had gained an innate skill.
Indeed, the Earth Vein Spirit Liquid was a rare and precious liquid capable of enhancing one's innate talent.
Lu Qing couldn't help but marvel at its effects, and he eagerly anticipated the changes it would bring about when he consumed it himself.
"Xiao Li, how do you feel now? Do you sense any changes in your body?" Lu Qing asked, his curiosity piqued as he anticipated witnessing Xiao Li's newfound innate skill.
"Huh?" Xiao Li tilted her head in confusion, then seemed to ponder for a moment as if sensing something.
The next moment, a bizarre scene unfolded before Lu Qing's eyes.
Xiao Li's body seemed to distort the surrounding light, and then, she suddenly vanished from his sight.
(End of Chapter)
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