Looking at Dongfang Bo hurriedly leaving, a warm smile gradually appeared on Jiang Yun's face.
Although he rarely interacted with people and knew nothing about monastic life, it didn't mean that Jiang Yun was a fool. On the contrary, his mind was meticulous and sharp, his senses acute.
Along this mountain path, he had long since gleaned from the many wooden houses piled high with miscellaneous objects that this so-called Sixth Peak of Inquiry was probably just a mountain piled full of junk.
Adding to the strange expressions on Xiao Yi Shu and the others' faces as they looked towards Dong Fang Bo, and the fact that there were only four people besides himself atop the entire mountain peak, Jiang Yun could even boldly speculate that these four individuals were likely responsible for guarding this collection of miscellaneous items.
As for this errand boy disciple of his, he was naturally just one more guard added to Zangfeng's duties.
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However, all of that didn't matter to him. All he knew was that when he was feeling hopeless and lost, Dongfang Bo appeared in time, pulled him out, and gave him hope!
Just like when I was abandoned, Grandpa's appearance back then allowed me to live until today.
"Big brother!"
He repeated the unfamiliar yet heartwarming address, a warmth spreading through him. Ginger Cloud then turned and continued his ascent towards the peak.
Jiang Yun wasn't really wandering around the mountain at random, after all, he was still an outsider. So, he went directly to the small courtyard near the peak.
Sitting on the stone bench in the courtyard, sizing up everything around him, Jiang Yun finally let out a long sigh.
Now I'm actually inside the Wenda Sect. Although I'm only a menial disciple, at least I've taken the first step on the path of cultivation.
After retracting his gaze, Jiang Yun recalled everything Dongfang Bo had told him earlier while patiently waiting for Dongfang Bo's appearance.
After about a quarter of an hour, Dong Fangbo hurried back, his face beaming as he handed Jiang Yun a set of gray clothes, a jade bottle, and a thin book. "These are the items issued by the sect," he said. "The bottle contains three Qi-Invigorating Pills and three Fasting Pills, along with a basic cultivation technique called 'Tongmai Jue.'"
After gingerly taking the three things, Jiang Yun placed the clothes and jade bottle aside. Instead, he cradled the book in both hands, his fingers trembling slightly.
For sixteen years, because of my physique, I couldn't cultivate the techniques of Ginger Village. If what grandpa said is true, then this "Pulse Meridian Decision" should be the technique that allows me to cultivate!
Looking at Jiang Yun's appearance, Dong Fangbo's face showed a puzzled expression.
Although this cultivation technique was issued by the sect, in reality, outside the sect, such basic cultivation techniques were commonplace and practically worthless. He really couldn't understand why Jiang Yun would be so excited.
After caressing it for a while, Jiang Yun carefully placed the book aside. He stood up and bowed deeply to Dongfang Bo once more: "Senior Brother, I want to ask, why are you willing to take me as your handyman disciple?"
This is the confusion in Ginger Cloud's heart.
He was well aware that he hadn't even passed the first level, and didn't even have the qualifications to enter. Yet, Dongfang Bo brought him into Zangfeng, even if it was only as a handyman, at least he had entered the realm of Wenda Zong.
If it were because Dongfang Bo was kind, then there are many others like myself who couldn't pass a single level. Why did he choose me specifically?
"Because," Dongfang Bo smiled faintly, "you're quite peculiar!"
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This answer was truly beyond his expectations, leaving him even more bewildered.
"Well, we're all eccentrics here on Cang Peak, and you're eccentric enough that I took you on as a menial disciple."
After a moment's thought, Jiang Yun asked thoughtfully, "My anomaly, is it because of my special performance in the previous two rounds?"
Dongfang Bo nodded and said, "That's right!"
Although Ginger Cloud was still a little puzzled, she didn't continue to ask.
No matter what, Dong Fangbo had given himself a chance, he just needed to grasp it. At worst, he could repay the favor later. So he changed the subject and said: "Big brother, I know nothing about cultivation. I'm afraid I'll have to trouble you in the future!"
"Not a clue? That's perfect!" Upon hearing those four words, Dongfang Bo's eyes suddenly lit up with two beams of light, and his face was filled with excitement, constantly rubbing his hands together.
Eastern Bo's reaction made Jiang Yun inexplicably feel a chill in his heart. He couldn't help but think of the ferocious beasts in Mangshan who, after going hungry for a long time, would go wild at the sight of food.
"Well, I'm free anyway, and you just joined the sect, so let me explain what it means to cultivate! Come on, brother Jiang, sit down first and listen to me slowly!"
The path of cultivation, if you were to ask me about it, would take a long time. Since you're completely clueless, let's start with the basics - spiritual energy...
After a day and night had passed, Jiang Yun finally understood why Dong Fangbo had reacted with such shining eyes earlier.
Because Dongfang Bo is a real chatterbox!
For a whole day and night, it was mostly Dongfang Bo speaking, and until now, he still showed no signs of fatigue, his mouth still chattering incessantly.
Although Ginger Cloud was also eager to learn about cultivation, after hearing so much, he really needed time to digest it all. There was no other way but to interrupt Dongfang Bo and say: "Senior Brother, let's talk about the rest tomorrow, okay? I'm a little tired and want to rest for a while!"
"Tired?" Touhou Bo was taken aback for a moment, then his face broke into a satisfied smile. "Alright, then you get some rest. I'll come see you again tomorrow! If you can't sleep, my place is up on the mountain peak, you can find me anytime, don't be shy!"
"Great!"
"Oh, and one more thing. Even though you're here because I made an exception for you, you don't actually have to do any chores. However, you must pass the re-evaluation in six months. Otherwise, you'll still be kicked out. The requirement for the re-evaluation is to at least increase your cultivation level by one."
"I understand!"
Finally, after sending Dongfang Bo away, Jiang Yun lay directly on the ground, wryly smiling and saying: "Could it be that the other three were all afraid of their senior brother's nagging, so they left or hid?"
Apart from Jiang Yun, there are four people on Zangfeng Peak: a master and three disciples. There is no distinction between inner and outer sect disciples. Up to now, Jiang Yun has only met Dongfang Bo.
According to Dong Fang Bo, the Sect Master and the Third Senior Brother went out on a journey of cultivation and haven't returned. The Second Senior Sister is also in seclusion training. Originally, Jiang Yun still believed this, but now that he thinks about it, they are most likely hiding from Dong Fang Bo, this chatterbox...
After lying on the ground with his eyes closed for a while, Jiang Yun suddenly jumped up. His eyes were bright and full of energy, showing no trace of fatigue at all.
For someone who had lived deep in the Mang Mountains for years, going days and nights without sleep was commonplace. What's more, he was now filled with excitement, how could he possibly sleep?
Ginger Cloud once again picked up the Pulse Classic, took a deep breath, and calmed herself before carefully opening it.
Although Dongfang Bo can be quite talkative, one has to admit that he possesses a deep understanding of cultivation knowledge. Particularly with regards to the "Pulse Meridian Decision," he explained every word and sentence to Jiang Yun in meticulous detail. Therefore, when Jiang Yun looked at the contents of the book again now, he felt no awkwardness whatsoever.
The first step in cultivation is to sense the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, and draw that energy into the body to open up the meridians throughout the body. Therefore, the first major realm of cultivation is called the Meridian Opening Realm.
Although one can create a blessed land within the body after reaching the ninth level of meridian circulation, the human body actually has twelve meridians in total. Therefore, the ultimate state of meridian circulation is the twelfth level.
"However, after opening up the nine meridians, it's as difficult as ascending to heaven to open another one. Aside from strength, it also requires immense fortune."
"That is why the Tongmai Realm can also be divided into three stages for each layer, representing Small Accomplishment, Great Accomplishment, and Perfection. As for the twelve layers, it represents Great Perfection. The sixth layer is a watershed. As long as you pass the sixth layer and cultivate to the seventh layer, you will have stepped onto a higher level and become an outer sect disciple."
"The three treasures of the Tao, namely Dao Xin (Dao Heart), Dao Ling (Dao Spirit), and Dao Ti (Dao Body), are indeed standards for judging whether someone can cultivate the Dao. However, they are not the only standards. Moreover, the methods used to test these three aspects are relative and cannot be generalized. After all, in this vast world, there are endless wonders!"
"Forget about all that for now. For me right now, whether or not I can cultivate depends on whether I can draw the spiritual energy of heaven and earth into my body!"
Thinking of this, Jiang Yun closed the book in his hand, sat cross-legged, and took out a Qi-inducing Pill from the jade bottle. After examining it for a long time, he suddenly shoved it into his mouth.
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