Chapter Four: The World Is Dangerous

Chapter Four: The World Is Dangerous

"Linge, do you know what 'qi' is? 'Qi' is the pulse of heaven and earth, the breath of living beings; all cultivation starts with 'qi,' and various magical powers are transformed from 'qi.' The circulation of breath forms the basis of cultivation, creating a complete cycle. What I'm imparting to you today is the foundational part of the Dao of our Immortal Gate, the basic chapter of the 'One Qi Aligns with the Heavens Technique.' This technique is the method for building the foundation, regarded as a top-notch foundational method across the five continents. Even when you practice other techniques in the future, you can use this method to build your foundation.

Linge... Linge?" "Disciple is here!" Under the shade of willow trees by the lake, Lan Linge retracted her gaze from the lake, where it had inadvertently wandered, and nervously stuck out her tongue.

Daoist Qiyuan turned his head to the lake's center and said with a smile, "Your senior brother is contemplating the Water Escape technique. Don't let him distract your focus. Listen carefully; I will explain the profound techniques of this practice."

"Yes!" Lan Linge focused her mind and listened attentively to her master's explanation of the profound cultivation methods. However, after a while...

"Master! Senior brother disappeared!" Lan Linge widened her eyes, pointing to the lake's surface and softly exclaimed.

Daoist Qiyuan turned to look and sighed helplessly. "That's the Escape technique! Come, let's go inside the house to cultivate. Your senior brother has a keen interest in various escape techniques. This should be his sixth mastered escape skill."

"Master, what is an escape technique?" Daoist Qiyuan stroked his beard and smiled, "An escape technique is a type of magical art that allows the practitioner to swiftly traverse different environments. For example, the Water Escape technique enables rapid movement in water, even faster than a fish. Look, your senior brother just reappeared by the lake. The speed of this escape technique is quite remarkable."

Lan Linge tiptoed to get a better view, catching a glimpse of her senior brother's slender figure emerging from the lake at a distance. She quietly praised, "Senior brother is amazing!"

"If we talk about escape techniques in our Immortal Gate, your senior brother is indeed considered formidable," Daoist Qiyuan said with a hint of helplessness. "If he could invest half of his attention in other arts, I would be more at ease."

Lan Linge blinked, and together with her master, she entered the thatched hut.

Daoist Qiyuan casually summoned two straw mats, closed the wooden door of the cottage, and lightly tapped his disciple's head with his dust whisk. "Focus on listening!"

"Okay," Lan Linge promptly sat cross-legged, finally able to concentrate.

On the lake, Li Changshou walked on the water's surface, taking two steps before his figure turned into a stream of water, disappearing. After a few breaths, he reappeared in the center of the lake.

"Water Escape is achieved, but the speed is still slow. However, when using Water Escape, one can merge with the water, providing some resistance against attacks from magical treasures. Water nourishes all things without contending; water carries a thousand boats without breaking. It's worth exploring further."

Li Changshou stood with hands behind his back, pondering. Soon, he no longer needed to walk on the water's surface; by merely touching the lake, he could utilize Water Escape.

Unsatisfied, Li Changshou continued to delve into it, seemingly oblivious to the passing time.

Until the afternoon, Daoist Qiyuan used his voice transmission technique to call him back.

"Linge has not yet opened her orifice and can't sustain on spirit pills alone. When you set up the thatched hut later, also build a stove. During this period before Linge opens her orifice, make her a meal every day."

Li Changshou cupped his hands, "Disciple obeys."

"I'll be in seclusion now. If you need anything, you can ask your senior brother," Daoist Qiyuan instructed.

"Yes, Master!"

Imitating her senior brother's actions, Lan Linge followed her master into the grassy cottage.

Daoist Qiyuan casually summoned two straw mats, closed the wooden door, and used his dust whisk to lightly tap his disciple's head. "Concentrate on the lesson!"

"Okay," Lan Linge quickly sat down cross-legged, ready to absorb the teachings.