CHAPTER 38: CHAPTER 38: RECEIVE THE FOOD GOD CULTIVATION TECHNIQUE SCROLL

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This message popped out from the Food Cauldron Celestial Book’s page.

Chen Xu could barely hold back his surging emotions at that moment, but with Wang Mochuan before him, Chen Xu definitely did not want to show any sign of anomaly in front of him.

Chen Xu forcibly suppressed the turmoil of emotions, keeping a calm façade, even refraining from hinting to Wang Mochuan to leave, instead delving deeper into several questions regarding Qi Cultivation and Storage.

Wang Mochuan said, "Everyone possesses a certain Qi, but for most people, their Qi can only exist reliant on the flesh, unable to be utilized externally.

Ordinary mortals have short Qi and frequent bodily ailments, let’s not discuss them; as for those like us, scholars, just by diligently reading the sage’s books, the Qi within us naturally nourishes and grows stronger.

Yet, although the Qi is strong, preservation and usage prove difficult..."

Chen Xu realized, the Qi Wang Mochuan talked about was significantly different from the Power of the Divine Soul discussed by Mr. Zhou.

Not only different, but it seemed like two completely distinct concepts!

Wang Mochuan seemed oblivious to the Divine Soul discourse—

Of course, it is also possible that Wang Mochuan understands but does not want to tell Chen Xu.

Chen Xu did not rashly inquire, merely listened intently and discovered that the Vast Qi Wang Mochuan spoke of was conceptually closer to the Daoist "Refining Essence to Transform Qi."

Except that scholars do not refine "Essence," but rather "Books."

Cultivating Qi through "Books," stored in the Dantian, applied within the body, granting various mystical powers, even extending Lifespan.

Of course, it won’t extend too long.

Wang Mochuan regrettably said, "It is heard that a Great Scholar in the former dynasty lived to three hundred years, but alas, it is but legend, whether true or false, we find hard to ascertain nowadays. Today’s Great Scholars with extended Lifespan only live to about one hundred and twenty-three years.

Certainly not equal to the Daoist’s Refining Essence to Transform Qi, it is heard that Pengzu lived to one thousand two hundred years, truly he was an Immortal of this world, filling one with admiration and longing."

Indeed, Daoist cultivation techniques begin from Refining Essence to Transform Qi.

Entirely different from Mr. Zhou’s Three Elements method, yet Chen Xu’s Food God Cultivation Technique Scroll also requires Foundation Establishment of the Three Elements.

Clearly, there are various cultivation techniques in this world, but speaking of which is superior, Chen Xu analyzes and believes: the Three Elements Foundation Establishment Technique should be the superior choice!

He further conversed briefly with Wang Mochuan, and finally, Wang Mochuan, cheerfully said, "If Brother Chen is willing to accompany me to Prefecture City, teaching my clan’s younger brother the Path of Divination, I will beseech my clan to transmit a Qi Preservation technique to you, Brother Chen - what do you think?"

Chen Xu smiled, stood up, and cupped his hands, saying, "In that case, many thanks to Brother Wang."

Wang Mochuan eased up, also responding with a hearty laugh, promptly stood, and returned the courtesy.

Both sides thus bade farewell, agreeing to proceed to Lin Mansion together tomorrow.

After Wang Mochuan left, Chen Xu immediately secured the courtyard gate tightly, added two additional bolts.

Thereafter, Chen Xu returned to his room, ensuring all doors and windows were closed, sitting before the desk, assuming a posture of reading, while expending 100 Fireworks Value to enter the Fire and Smoke Kitchen.

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Once in the Fire and Smoke Kitchen, Chen Xu felt a strange white light flickering before his eyes; the next moment, a torrent of profound information rushed into his Heart Soul and Sea of Consciousness like a cascading galaxy.

In a fleeting moment, it seemed the entire universe exploded before him.

Chen Xu, in a daze, almost lost sense of time.

Yet, a grandiose voice seemed to echo in the remote wilderness.

Like a resounding bell and massive drum, stirring the stars.

"Behold, Heaven and Earth are the furnace, Creation is the artisan."

"The human body is the cauldron, constructing Three Elements."

"The Yin and Yang of Heaven and Earth, transform me as the furnace."

"Cooking both the stars and oneself."

"Water and fire interweave, civil and martial forging."

...

So, this is the Food God Cultivation Technique Scroll, requiring the transformation of the human body itself into a furnace of creation.

Also forging the Essence, Qi, and Spirit into a self-perpetuating treasure trove of infinity.

As chefs cook myriad flavors of the mortal world, so too does the Food God Cultivation involve cooking oneself.

Until flawless and impeccable, without weakness.

Chen Xu, in a hazy understanding, saw the direction of cultivation, and countless inspirations arose and faded in his mind; he seemed to comprehend much in an instant.

He understood much, yet discovered that though he clearly comprehended, paradoxically "the more he knows, the more puzzled he becomes."

Why so?

That’s naturally because the direction is there, but he himself still lingers outside the door.

Without stepping forward, how could one possibly see the scenery within?

Right, the Three Elements Foundation Establishment!

Chen Xu immediately mobilized Free Attribute Points, adding three points each to his Essence, Qi Blood, and Divine Soul.

Thus:

[Essence: 33]

[Qi Blood: 33]

[Divine Soul: 33]

The Tri-Attributes each reached the pinnacle and perfection of the Mortal Realm, within Chen Xu’s body, naturally Essence surged, Qi Blood circulated, and Divine Soul reflected.

The three forces achieved perfect balance, Essence scrubbing transforming into Qi Blood, Qi Blood circulating filling Divine Soul, Divine Soul flowing back stimulating Essence.

In an instant, Chen Xu felt his body light as if suddenly relieved of dozens of heavy shackles.

Years of chronic ailments gone in one leap, worldly mortal body ascended into the skies.

An immensely wondrous feeling arose between his heart and soul.

Heart Fire intertwined, Essence overflowing.

Three Elements Foundation Establishment, succeeded!

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Chen Xu unknowingly sat cross-legged in the Fire and Smoke Kitchen, with Qi flows rolling within him.

Through the conversion of Essence, Qi, and Spirit, he finally understood the fundamental differences among them.

Qi Blood, born of the Acquired, is the foundation of physical prowess.

Divine Soul, manifesting the power of the human soul, without the Spirit, one ceases to be human.

As for Essence, originally built from the Innate, its strength equates to the strength of human Innate Qi.

In simpler terms: Essence, in fact, determines the basis of a person’s Lifespan!

While cultivating, Chen Xu’s spirit seemed to drift in the starry sea, thoughts appearing chaotic and vague, yet his consciousness distinctly remained clear.

He also finally understood why Mr. Zhou, although his Divine Soul was powerful, appeared emaciated; because he lacked Essence, hence his Lifespan was not long.

And Wang Mochuan also said Confucian cultivation could only nurture Qi but struggled to extend Lifespan.

Because Confucianism cultivates Literary Fortune Qi, yet is difficult in cultivating Essence.

As for Daoism, beginning with Refining Essence to Transform Qi naturally leads to prolonged Lifespan, creating an immortal-like visage.

However, this still does not achieve immortality.

Three hundred years isn’t immortality, eight hundred years isn’t immortality, one thousand two hundred years isn’t either.

What constitutes immortality?

Chen Xu, at the outset of cultivation, did not yet have an answer, but it seems he embarked on the correct path.

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The cultivation of the Food God Technique Scroll is not easy, within Chen Xu’s mind, Spiritual Light and Three Elements flowed, such relentless cultivation without ceasing, after twelve hours of practice, his experience only increased to the third point.

However, upon waking, Chen Xu discovered an unusual Qi within his body.

This Qi is not the ordinary Qi Blood formed earlier, nor is it Essence transferred to the Acquired; it is formed by the harmony and union of Essence, Qi, and Spirit.

According to the Food God Cultivation Technique Scroll, this is: Innate Qi!