Mu Qinglian wore a light, white gauze dress with yellow stripes. Her tender arms were revealed as she took light steps under the moonlight.
" This…"
Mu Qinglian's eyes narrowed when she saw the scene. Long Ming stood silently as he looked at the effect.
" If I manage to launch such a sneak attack o a True Core Formation Stage cultivator, What will happen?" Long Ming turned around as he asked.
Mu Qinglian was stunned as she chuckled. " Unless he got some sort of powerful defensive treasure, he will die beyond any doubt."
Long Ming looked at his body as he saw the Fragrant Yin Qi was remaining less than 15%.
" But what sort of attack was that? Such energy was something that resembles the Spring branch techniques of Four Seasons Valley. But it is also different."
Long Ming looked at Mu Qinglian as he asked. " Sister Mu, Do you know the difference between cultivating with True Qi and cultivating with other types of energy?"
Mu Qinglian was stunned when she heard the question. " Well, It is true. True Qi can be considered as the basic structure of this world. It's powerful, but basic."
" However, Powerful techniques are able to transform this basic True Qi into other types of Qi. They utilize that special qi to cultivate faster and better."
" For example, I absorb using the Four Season Qi in our sect that is created by our sect formation. Due to that, I am naturally more powerful that the cultivator who is a stage higher cultivation than me but cultivated using True Qi."
" However, in the end, we consume True Qi for all our actions. Even if I am cultivating using the Four Season Qi, I can transform it from the True Qi now."
Long Ming gave a bitter smile when he heard that. Unlike other energies, Long Ming can't convert True Qi into Fragrant Yin Qi no matter how he tried. He can only absorb it if it was there in the atmosphere or from the body of women.
' Not to mention, My True Qi absorption rate is so shit. But on the brighter side, My Fragrant Yin Qi can close the cap between me and my enemy.'
' In simpler terms, I need to feel my reservoir full and only act when it is necessary.' Long Ming muttered in his heart. Thankfully, He can get an abundant amount of Fragrant Yin Qi in the Four Seasons Valley.
' Hmm, I wonder if I can absorb different sorts of qi other than True Qi.' Long Ming mumbled.
" But I am really curious. Your cultivation aptitude is clearly the lowest. But then, What is your current cultivation level?" Mu Qinglian became curious as she looked at Long Ming.
Long Ming chuckled. " Well, I also wonder. But I can only say, I am ot weak as I look."
Suddenly, Mu Qinglian vanished from her position as she appeared behind Long Ming. She rested her chin on his shoulder as she whispered, " You are hiding a lot of secrets. I wonder if our meeting might be a conspiracy?"
Long Ming shuddered as he could smelled the fragrance of Mu Qingian. Her voice was slow and teasing enough to make Long Ming react.
" Miss Mu, I can swear that I have no ulterior motives toward you or Four Season Valley." Long Ming smiled. " It's just… I am rather thankful that you going to such lengths to protect me."
" Is that so?"
Mu Qinglian gave a gentle laugh as she looked at Long Ming's shoulders. She could see the tattoo of black and white vines and spider lilies. It was unknown what Mu Qinglian thought, but she smiled a bit.
" Anyway, I have a thing for you. You can say, It is a test from Sect Master herself." Mu Qinglian snapped her fingers as she took out a wooden box There was a manual inside it.
" This…is?"
Long Ming was curious as he looked at the manual. Mu Qinglian nodded. " This is called the Red Pearl Revolution method. It is a cultivation technique that mixes both Qi Cultivation and Body Refinement. It's also a rare Earth grade technique."
" You are giving this to me?" Long Ming was surprised. Mu Qinglian nodded. " It is the order from Sect Master. She wishes to know more about your talent. Let's see how much time it will take to reach the Initial Completion stage."
The comprehension rate of a technique is divided into four stages. Initial completion, Minor Completion, Perfection Stage, and Grand Completion. Long Ming took the manual as he nodded.
" I will not disappoint you."
Long Ming nodded. Mu Qinglian looked at her courtyard as she rolled her eyes. " Since you already ruined it, you can just do whatever you want till tomorrow. But after I renovate the garden, don't break anything."
Long Ming gave a guilty smile as he saw Mu Qinglian leaving. He sat on a stone slab as he started to read the Red Pearl Revolution method. However, after reading that, he wa surprised.
" This technique… Isn't this is the simpler version of Scarlet Jade Great Body Art I got from ancestral tablet?" Long Ming was shocked.
' But what is the use of a cultivation technique when my absorption of True Qi is so low?' Long Ming sighed. But suddenly, an idea came in his mind.
' But wait, What if I try a different method?' Long Ming started to compare the Scarlet Jade Great Body Art and Crimson Pearl Revolution method.'
In the Crimson Pearl Revolution method, one needs to direct their True Qi into their blood and refine it. After that, they need to use the empowered blood and vitality to refine their body and divine sea. In the Grand Completion stage, one can convert True Qi onto Crimson Pearl Qi which will increase the damage.
However, in the Scarlet Jade Great Body Art, one can further transform the Crimson Pearl Qi into Scarlet Jade Qi. The Scarlet Jade will nourish the blood, and increase the defense of the body. Moreover, The Scarlet Jade Qi will turn into Scarlet Yang energy, giving an insight into Grand Dao of Scorching Summer.
But Long Ming got a terrifying idea as his Heavenly Revelation Eyes revolved. What if he simply omits the True Qi part? What if he just directly start cultivating using the Scarlet Jade Energy?
Not to mention, he can easily comprehend any technique thanks to his Heavenly Revelation Eyes and his Heavenly Comprehension Heart. Therefore, he can skip a stage without going berserk or suffering Qi Deviation.
Long Ming opened the system shop as he scrolled. His eyes widened as he was excited.
" En, I think this will work."
Long Ming spent 500 mid-grade spirit stones as he purchased a bottle of Raging Flame Elixir. It contains Raging Fire energy, which is beneficial for those who practice Fire/Yang attribute techniques.
Long Ming took a sip as he started to practice the Scarlet Jade Great Body Art instead of the Crimson Pearl Revolution method.
Suddenly, Long Ming felt a scorching energy rampaging through his body as each of his cells got filled with fiery energy. He slowly transformed it into Scarlet Jade Qi as thin red strands of qi started to gather in his dantian.
The Frangarnt Yin Qi trembled as he moved away, giving space to the Scarlet Jade Qi. Long Ming didn't know what is happening, but he could feel that his method was successful.
As the night passed, Long Ming kept cultivating the Scarlet Jade Great Body Art.
As the morning rose, Long Ming puffed out a breath of turbid air as he opened his eyes. Suddenly, his whole body was set ablaze by a crimson fire, burning everything in his three meters surrounding.
Long Ming got up and stretched his body, allowing the sunlight to fall on his body.
' My cultivation is sure different. I actually reached the Minor Completion stage of Scarlet Jade Great Body Art, a Royal grade Technique in one night!'
But the issue was still the same. Long Ming can't convert True Qi onto Scarlet Jade Qi. However, he can use the already stored Scarlet Jade Qi in his body to execute his technique.
However, in terms of difficulty in recharging the energy, gathering Crimson Jade Qi is much easier than recharging Fragrant Yin Qi. Unlike the latter, which can be only obtained from women, Scarlet Jade Qi can be obtained through various spirit jades, medicines, or even sunlight.
' Well, But in terms of cultivation, I guess I am still at the mid stage of the Qi Revolution realm? Eh, Who cares about that anymore?'
Long Ming could feel the power coursing through his body. He can finally say that he got some sort of protection that is actually his.
Suddenly, he raised his fist as a crimson glow flashed in around his body. The Crimson Jade Qi oozed around as they coiled around Long Ming's arms like snakes.
" Domineering Crimson Palm!"
The moment Long Ming sent his palm attack, all the Crimson Jade Qi released as it turned into a gigantic palm, breaking an old tree in front of him.
Long Ming nodded in satisfaction as he saw the result. However, suddenly, she heard the subtle noise as he hurriedly turned behind.
Long Ming saw a young girl standing behind him as she looked at Long Ming her clear eyes.
" Mister, Why are you standing naked? Are you feeling too hot?" The girl asked in a curious voice. " Oh, What kind of technique was that?"
" Also, What are you doing in my Elder Sister Mu's courtyard? Are you his friend? Or… Perhaps you are the type of people who get perverts?"
Long Ming's face turned red as his brain short circuited. He was stunned, unable to move or think for a few seconds. Suddenly, he saw Ling'er approaching as she also looked at Long Ming's naked body.
She was stunned as her face turned red.
" KYAAHHHH!!!"