For the next two days, she became even more attentive. Every meal was delicious with good wine.
Chu Li was eating happily, but he did not say anything else. Xue Ling was still doubtful as she continued her cultivation.
She did not cultivate during the day. Every time it was midnight, she would wake up and cultivate for an hour. She would sleep exhausted and the next day she would be full of energy.
The cultivation of the Crescent Cryptic was very exhausting. She used to reach her limit after cultivating for a quarter of an hour. Now, she could sustain for an hour. She felt that she was especially energetic at midnight and cultivating at midnight was especially easy.
As a result, her cultivation time was extended and her efficiency increased. It was comparable to a few days of cultivation in the past. It was amazing just thinking about it.
In the morning, dark clouds covered the sun and the sky was gloomy.
Chu Li was in a good mood. He drank and ate and looked at the courtyard leisurely. The spirit soil had formed and could be planted.
He secretly let out a long sigh of relief. The method of making spirit soil came from a book. This was the first time he tried it. He was actually worried.
The method of making spirit soil was passed down by the Imperial Family. The Public House only had spirit soil but they did not know how to make it. This was the weapon that the Imperial Family used to control the Public House, martial arts sects and big families.
He had read more than ten books on spirit soil and they all revealed bits and pieces. He combined these books and summarized this method.
It seemed that he was lucky. This method was successful. The next step was to try planting spirit herbs and test the effect of the spirit soil.
Xue stood beside Chu Li and poured wine for him. Her body emitted a faint fragrance.
She carefully observed Chu Li's expression. Seeing that he was in a good mood, she whispered while pouring wine, "Master, why must the Crescent Cryptic be cultivated at midnight?"
She put down the wine jar and offered a white jade cup with both hands.
"Can you feel the effect?" Chu Li took the jade cup and looked at the rustling green bamboo. He asked slowly.
"Yes." Xue said softly, "The cultivation is easier and faster."
Chu Li took a sip of wine and put down the cup. He picked up a piece of red crispy meat and put it in his mouth. He chewed slowly, "Xue Ling, do you usually study?"
"Of course … but time is tight. I don't read much."
"What do you read?"
"Most of them are history books."
"What about martial arts theories?"
"I read some."
"To practice martial arts theories are very important. There are also medical books. Martial arts and medicine are inseparable."
"Medical book?" Xue Ling was surprised.
Chu Li picked up the white jade cup and took a sip. "Once I've finished reading the medical books, I'll look at the theories of martial arts. That way, I'll be more enlightened."
"Yes." Xue nodded lightly.
Chu Li had reached Innate Mastery at such a young age. He was even more powerful than the Lady. She longed to cultivate the Ultimate Martial Art. Of course, she could not miss the opportunity in front of her. She wanted Chu Li to be her role model.
Chu Li said, "The vital force in the human body is always circulating, just like a pedestrian walking on the road. The vital force will mostly gather in the heart technique route of the Crescent Cryptic at midnight, so it'll be easier to cultivate it. Cultivating outside midnight will harm your body. I'm just afraid that you'll collapse before you can cultivate the Crescent Cryptic!"
"So serious?"
"Most of the heart techniques of martial arts are harmful to the body. You can only make up for it by practicing innate mastery." Chu Li shook his head and said, "Innate mastery is a barrier between life and death …"
He sighed. Countless people had fallen at the threshold of the Innate Stage, unable to live past the age of sixty. However, people had no fear and were unwilling to be ordinary people. That was why martial arts were flourishing in this world.
Xue Ling pursed her red lips and her voice became softer, "Master, is there a faster way to cultivate?"
Chu Li raised his head and looked at her.
Xue Ling's bright eyes were sparkling with a hint of pleading. The arrogant Xue Ling made such an expression, which made her look even more pitiful. Chu Li smiled and said, "There really is."
"Please teach me, Master!" Xue Ling said softly.
Chu Li put down the white jade cup and walked to the pagoda. He said, "Watch carefully." He moved slowly, waving his hand, lifting his leg, bending and drawing an arc, just like the Tai Chi Fist of the future.
"There's a total of eight movements. They're all to cultivate the Crescent Cryptic of the Hand and Crescent Cryptic of the Foot. Practice for half an hour at midnight first, then cultivate the Crescent Cryptic."
"Yes."
"It's very simple. Have you memorized it?"
Xue Ling said embarrassedly, "Master, can you demonstrate it again?"
"Watch carefully this time." Chu Li moved slowly and said, "It's better to be slow than fast. Loose and soft but penetrating. Don't use clumsy force."
Xue Ling followed behind him and gestured. The eight movements were very simple and she had already learned them.
"Oh, I'm disturbing you guys!" Suddenly, a crisp laughter rang and interrupted their movements. Su Ru was dressed in an apricot gown and stood gracefully at the entrance of the courtyard.
Chu Li smiled and closed fist saluted.
Xue Ling bowed and greeted, "Chief."
Su Ru smiled as she entered the courtyard and came closer, "Chu Li, you seem to be in a good mood."
Chu Li waved his hand, "Xue Ling served me with good wine and good food. Of course, I have to repay you. It's not worth laughing at. Chief, please come in."
The two entered the pagoda and sat at the stone table.
Xue Ling brewed two cups of tea and served them. Then, she quietly left the pagoda.
Only the two of them were left in the pagoda.
Su Ru took a sip and put down the white jade teacup. She sighed, "I found them."
Chu Li looked up from the cup, "You found them?"
"Yes." Su Ru smiled, "It took a lot of effort. The Bramble Pagoda Tree and the Brilliant Glow Tree were transported here. Only the Dark Green Tree was not touched."
Chu Li smiled as if a heavy burden had been lifted from his shoulders. The Public House was indeed a powerful force. These three trees were very ancient and grew in extreme environments. If a person was alone, he might not be able to find one in his entire life.
"I'll leave tomorrow!"
"Chu Li, are you really leaving the Public House?" Su Ru frowned and looked at him worriedly, "You haven't forgotten about the Tempest Temple, have you?"
"I'll disguise myself and I'll be able to fool them," Chu Li said. There was no disguise technique in this world. However, by changing one's appearance, one could still change one's appearance.
"It's too dangerous!" Su Ru shook her head, "I think we should forget about it. Let Gu Litong go!"
Chu Li shook his head, "This is too important. I have to do it myself."
"Gu Litong is also very powerful!"
"Don't worry, I won't be stopped that easily!"
Su Ru slammed her hand on the stone table and shouted, "If you think you can get away with it, you'll die in the hands of those stupid monks sooner or later!"
The Dark Green Tree was hard to find and difficult to live on. It would die as soon as it was moved. He relied on the Life and Death Scripture to try to transplant it. It would be difficult for others to do so.
"Chief, the Dark Green Tree is too important." Chu Li shook his head, "If something goes wrong, it'll delay the whole thing and we'll suffer heavy losses!"
"No matter how important it is, it's not as important as your life!" Su Ru said impatiently, "If the Dark Green Tree survives and you die, who will revive the Glory's Will Tree? No, you're not allowed to go! "
Chu Li looked at her helplessly.
Su Ru rolled her eyes at him and scoffed, "Let Gu Litong go. He's not bad either. Don't think that you're the best in the world!"
"The Dark Green Tree …" Chu Li sighed.
Su Ru said, "You stay in the Public House and don't go out!"
"… Alright." Chu Li slowly nodded.
He was also a person who cherished his life. He was afraid of the Tempest Temple. If he really met them, he might not be able to escape. He would not take risks if he could.
Su Ru smiled, "Xue Ling, are you comfortable with it?"
"Not bad."
"You're not allowed to have any evil thoughts!"
"I wouldn't dare!"
"Hmph, you guys are men. Don't forget that there's still Zhao Ying."
Chu Li smiled bitterly. Zhao Ying was too thin-skinned. She was still avoiding Zhou Yuting's harsh words. She was really naive and cute.
Su Ru pursed her lips and smiled, "What's wrong? Did you throw a tantrum?"
Chu Li smiled.
Su Ru's smile became wider, "Do you want me to help you again?"
Chu Li smiled, "She's not a pushover."
"Looks like you haven't let it get to your head." Su Ru smiled, "You're still calm. Then I'll arrange for Gu Litong to move the Dark Green Tree."
"Tell him to be careful," Chu Li said, "The Dark Green Tree is hard to serve."
Su Ru stood up, waved at him and left.
—
Xue Ling had been smiling for the past two days. She was becoming more and more beautiful.
She liked to wear white, spotless clothes. If she dirtied her clothes, she would immediately change them. She would never compromise. Even if she had to wash clothes frequently, she would still wear white.
Chu Li was sensing the aura of the spirit land. He planted the Nightmare Flower and the Andromeda. He also planted a big tree in the south-east and south-west corners of the courtyard. The tree was thick enough for a person to wrap his arms around it.
The two big trees were the Sunset Tree and the Bramble Pagoda Tree. They were stable and full of vitality.
The Nightmare Flower and the Andromeda were growing very fast. They were growing faster than normal soil. According to his estimation, it would take at least a third of the time.
If he used the Life and Death Scripture again, it would only take a third of the time.
The Life and Death Scripture was only at the second level. If he improved it further, the effect of accelerating ripening would be even stronger. Combined with the Glory's Will Tree, the effect would be amazing.
Xue Ling cleaned the dishes and washed them. Her body exuded a faint fragrance. She came to Chu Li, "Master, my cultivation has progressed very quickly these past two days."
Chu Li looked at her from head to toe. "You should practice the eight styles."
"Okay," Xue Ling quickly replied.
She walked out of the pagoda. Her beautiful face was serious and solemn. She began to practice. Her movements were smooth, slow, elegant and pleasant.
Chu Li raised his voice, "Smile, show a smile!"
Xue Ling's mouth twitched.
Chu Li said, "When you smile, the acupoints of your body will relax and your energy will be more agile. You must practice it with a playful mood!"
Xue Ling adjusted her mentality. Her smile became more natural and her movements became gentler.
"Hmm, that's it. It's not gentle enough. Imagine yourself as a baby. Don't use force. Just pose and move. Lively and relaxed!"
Xue Ling corrected her mentality and movements. Her energy gradually became different.
Chu Li nodded in satisfaction. Xue Ling's comprehension was not bad. She was much more talented than him. With some careful guidance, she would be able to do it.
Suddenly, there was a knock on the door.
Chu Li used the Omniscient Mirror to see that it was Suru. He waved his hand at Xue Ling to let her continue.
He walked out of the pagoda and opened the door. Suru stood outside in an apricot gown. She looked serious.
Chu Li reached out his hand.
Suru stepped into the courtyard and glanced at the few Nightmare Flowers and Andromeda. Her clear eyes stopped for a moment on the two big trees.
She went straight into the living room and quietly sat on the armchair.
Xue Ling had already stopped what she was doing. She came in quietly and served tea. She stepped back and closed the door.
Chu Li took a sip of tea and looked at Suru, "Is there something wrong with the Dark Tree?"
"It's dead." Suru sighed and said helplessly, "Gu Litong tried his best. Unfortunately …"
Chu Li frowned.
This was troublesome. They were waiting for it. The Brilliant Glow Tree and the Bramble Pagoda Tree were alive. Once the Dark Tree arrived, the three trees would combine and they could try to activate the Glory's Will.
Suru had a small blister at the corner of her mouth. Her voice was slightly hoarse, "Chu Li, can't we use other trees instead?"
Chu Li shook his head lightly.
Suru sighed, "Then what should we do?"
"You didn't find any other Dark Trees?"
"What are you trying to do?!" Suru glared at him and scoffed, "You want to leave the Public House?"
"Now that things have come to this, I have to do it myself."
"Don't even think about it!" Suru said impatiently, "Why don't we get a branch and see if it can survive?"
"… It won't work." Chu Li sighed.
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