CHAPTER 112: CHAPTER 111: GRAIN ELIXIR – YELLOW MILLET PILL!

The spiritual nature of the Cyan Shadow Sword Butterfly was clearly very high; it easily understood Gu Yuan’s intention, communicated a hint of excitement, and then continued to munch on the Spirit Medicine.

Gu Yuan knew that this meant acceptance of the name.

He found a wooden box, placed Little Cyan inside, added a few leaves of the Spirit Medicine, and left the box under the shade of a tree, then moved to the pond in the courtyard.

Swish...

At that moment, within the pond, the Ao Da noticed Gu Yuan approaching, emerged with its head from the water, calmly gazing at him, nodding slightly in greeting.

However, Gu Yuan noticed that Ao Da’s Growth Stage had reached 99%, an increase from the previous 98%.

Just one more step to becoming a mature Black Armor Ao.

Casually, he handed the remaining half sprig of Spirit Medicine from feeding Little Cyan to Ao Da.

Gu Yuan gently stroked its head:

"Eat, eat more, there’s plenty more once you finish."

During these days, Awu, Ahuang, and Big Mouth were not idle, continuously hunting and searching for Spirit Medicine in the Yunmeng Mountain Range.

The trio worked together, yielding considerable results, not only finding some Spirit Medicine but also slaughtering a few Demons.

Part of the Spirit Medicine and Demon flesh ended up in Ao Da’s stomach.

This was the major reason behind its rapid growth.

Ao Da contentedly chewed on the Spirit Medicine, then was fed some other items by Gu Yuan; once full, it let out a low hum and retreated back to sleep.

Turtles and Aos tend to be slow, favoring tranquility over movement.

Daily activities were mostly resting in the sun or sleeping.

Now, Ao Da reached a critical point, becoming even more sluggish.

Gu Yuan didn’t disturb it.

He proceeded to sit cross-legged under a tree in the front courtyard, then took out a sprig of Spirit Medicine, chewed it and swallowed, circulating True Qi, causing his blood to surge, beginning to nourish and purify his marrow.

Soon, Gu Yuan was alerted by a feeling, suddenly opened his eyes, and looked toward the courtyard gate.

Knock knock knock!

Before long, a knock was heard at the gate.

Gu Yuan walked forward to open the door; a beautiful young girl appeared before him.

The visitor was Xia Xiuxue.

"Ah, it’s the Third Miss. Please come in."

Gu Yuan smiled faintly, seemingly not surprised, stepping aside to make way.

Xia Xiuxue observed the gentle temperament and handsome appearance of the young man before her, feeling somewhat complicated.

After a brief silence, she spoke: "Brother Gu, I have to admit, you truly caught me off guard."

She clearly recalled that the first time she saw Gu Yuan, he was just an unremarkable farmer’s boy.

With average cultivation and unremarkable features.

Yet who would imagine that in just over two months, Gu Yuan had become an Innate Martial Master.

In contrast, despite guidance from her father and unending cultivation resources, she still remained in the Muscle Training Phase.

The comparison between the two couldn’t be clearer.

Upon hearing the term "Brother Gu," Gu Yuan raised his eyebrow, then smiled and said:

"The Third Miss seems quite surprised by my breakthrough into the Innate stage?"

As they spoke, the two entered the courtyard and seated themselves opposite each other at the stone table beneath the tree; Gu Yuan poured her tea.

Gu Yuan could sense that with his advancement to Innate Martial Master, not only did his own power improve, but people’s attitudes around him noticeably changed too.

For instance, Miss Xia, who used to call him Gu Yuan, now refers to him as Brother Gu.

This is quite practical, yet unmistakably real.

"Indeed, I am somewhat surprised."

Xia Xiuxue didn’t deny it.

"My ability to break through to the Innate level involved a great deal of unseen effort."

Gu Yuan said softly, not delving further into the topic, instead looking at her straight and speaking candidly: "But today the Third Miss specially came to visit, surely not just to complain to me?"

"This isn’t complaining. Never mind, let’s drop the subject."

Xia Xiuxue’s face briefly showed a hint of annoyance, then she somewhat hastily took out a wooden box and handed it to Gu Yuan:

"This is a gift from my father celebrating your promotion to the Innate level."

"Oh? A congratulatory gift from the Pavilion Master?"

Gu Yuan seemed slightly surprised, yet his face remained calm; he opened the wooden box and discovered two Jade Bottles inside.

One bottle contained a Tiger Bone Marrow Nourishing Pill, a Spirit Pill profoundly beneficial for Washing Marrow.

The other was a Yellow Millet Pill.

The former Gu Yuan paid little attention to, having Ahuang to search for Spirit Medicine for him, combined with his current cultivation speed; even without the Tiger Bone Marrow Nourishing Pill, it wouldn’t be much slower.

However, the latter slightly caught him off guard.

Cultivation is an ongoing process of enhancing one’s physique and Divine Soul, ascending from the extraordinary to saintly.

The Martial Master and Innate Martial Master phases essentially involve fortifying the physique and spirit, cleansing the accumulated impure dregs within.

Only then can one become internally and externally transparent, sensing Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi, inviting cultivation, and laying the foundation for the Dao Foundation establishment.

During this process, the utmost effort must be made to avoid acquiring Acquired Muddy Qi.

Disciples of a Great Immortal Sect with the means often consume spirit pills and spiritual cuisine.

Spirit pills and spiritual cuisine are rich in nutrition, with pure qi, free of impurities, ideal for cultivation!

In contrast, secular Martial Masters and Innate Martial Masters consuming grains, meat, and fruits and vegetables fills the stomach but short term, over time, impure muddy energy accumulates internally, obstructing cultivation, possibly even causing regression.

This is a key reason few Flood Dragons arise among Loose Cultivators.

If one cannot eat properly, what cultivation can be discussed?

Why do many yearn to join the Immortal Sect, become Major Sect Disciples?

Not only for the complete heritage of a Great Immortal Sect but also for the various welfare benefits provided to disciples.

In secular society, who would know of such things?

Many Innate Martial Masters unknowingly became tainted by worldly impurities, hindering their progress and ultimately blocking the path to the Celestial Human Realm.

Thanks to Old Chen’s guidance, Gu Yuan now dines on Demon Beast flesh and Spirit Medicine, maintaining physical purity.

The Yellow Millet Pill is a more common Grain Elixir, refined from the essence of Yellow Millet Spirit Rice, combined with about a dozen Spirit Medicines.

Consuming one can suffice for two days without food and is quite beneficial for cultivation.

The bottle holds about thirty pills, sufficient for Gu Yuan’s daily cultivation for two months.

"If it’s a gift from the Pavilion Master, I won’t refuse. Please pass my gratitude to him on my behalf, Miss."

Gu Yuan accepted the gift smoothly, fully understanding that it was Xia Mingyang’s way of expressing goodwill and winning favor.

But such trifles would hardly sway him, would they?

Upon seeing Gu Yuan’s indifferent response to the gift, lacking any semblance of surprise or joy, contrary to her expectations, Xia Xiuxue furrowed her brow.

Gu Yuan’s conduct differs somewhat from what she anticipated...

She fixed her gaze on Gu Yuan and spoke: "In fact, besides delivering these gifts today, my visit concerns my father wanting to see you."