CHAPTER 41: DUAL THOUGHT BREATHING: THE LOTUS OF TWO MINDS

Liu Wei tried his best to calm down his excitement as he smiled brightly.

For some reason, in the Crown Prince’s eyes, it was too bright.

Liu Wei said, "Thank you for informing me, Jin Zhaoyang. I won’t be polite, then. I will expect your father’s visit. The door is always open for him."

Liu Wei then realized something was off in his sentence as he tried to correct it.

"I mean, always those fated are welcome to my door."

The Crown Prince mulled over Liu Wei’s words.

Only those fated... I see. I really am fated, then. The heavens did not abandon me. My ambitions greater than the heavens will not be a mere dream.

The Crown Prince nodded and stood up.

He could not freaking wait to read and comprehend what he would learn from the book.

He said, "I will return to my quarters now, Liu Wei. It’s a blessing to meet you. Don’t worry about your identification and permit, that will be handled by me."

Liu Wei smiled and said, "Thank you. I really appreciate it, Jin Zhaoyang."

The Crown Prince extended his hand, asking for a handshake, to which Liu Wei responded by grasping his hand and shaking it.

Afterwards, the Crown Prince bade farewell and left.

Liu Wei watched his back, disappearing in the door.

He mumbled, "He might be the only customer I feel so distant with."

[It’s normal. I even feel something is off about him. Thankfully, you decided not to invite him for breakfast.]

Liu Wei chuckled and shook his head.

He replied, "There’s no way I will reveal one of the library’s main secrets to someone who I can’t trust yet."

Liu Wei then grasped the hilt of his sword.

Earlier, as they were talking, the Crown Prince already guessed it was a creation by Duan Li.

Liu Wei revealed it, too.

He revealed some truth and half-ass truth secrets he had, but he firmly decided not to reveal the Agricultural Domain and its plants.

He could not trust the Crown Prince... not yet.

He mumbled, "I guess, that’s a person befitting a king for you. I won’t be surprised if he will betray me without hesitation."

Liu Wei then sat on his seat. He remained seated to ponder.

"I’m not sleepy yet. I guess, this is martial arts for you. The higher the cultivation level I attain, the less sleep I have to take."

The System did not reply, so he decided to ponder alone.

I can finally focus on learning alchemy now.

Liu Wei’s eyes widened as he realized he learned the Blood Demonheart Sutra, so learning a cultivation technique focused on alchemy might be impossible now.

As though perceiving his trouble, as always, the System’s voice echoed in his head, seemingly like the voice from heaven.

[Cultivators who focus on different paths are really rare. An alchemist becomes an alchemist simply because they focus on alchemy. In your case, you have to focus on cultivating martial arts and alchemy.

Others who achieved it are usually due to the dual-mind method. Note, this method is usually very rare, so the currently available dual-mind methods in the library at the moment could be counted with fingers.

Furthermore, cultivating dual-mind methods meant a cultivator would have to cultivate three cultivation techniques, which would mean tripling the cultivation difficulty.

It’s up to you. If you really insist on learning alchemy, then that’s the only way. Unless you want to learn the traditional way, which is still as difficult as learning three cultivation techniques, and you might not reach higher Alchemy ranks.]

Liu Wei contemplated deeply.

He nodded and said, "Thank you, System. I appreciate it. I think I’ll learn the dual-mind method. After all, I’m also very serious in learning alchemy, too."

[Suit yourself.]

Liu Wei smiled and stood up, searching for the dual-mind method currently available at the cultivation technique section...

...

Liu Wei soon found a peak Spirit Rank Dual-Mind cultivation technique.

It was called Dual Thought Breathing: The Lotus of Two Minds.

It was authored by the Sage of Mirror Heart.

He was a legendary cultivator from the Mirror Dao Sect, famous for splitting his mind into a thousand reflections during the Ancient Era.

Known for creating mental arts that allowed practitioners to master multiple disciplines without inner conflict.

His Dual Thought Breathing was suited for him since he had to learn a binary opposition of the Blood Demonheart Sutra.

There was no way for him to use a cultivation technique for alchemy that greatly complement his demonic cultivation technique.

He could not participate in the alchemy contest in less than a month, then.

Furthermore, his pills would contain demonic qi, so he would easily be exposed.

Thankfully, the Dual Thought Breathing existed, or else, he did not have a choice but to choose the other.

Liu Wei read the contents of the book and he then decided to learn it.

"It can help me divide my consciousness into two streams without harming my soul. Furthermore, what stands out the most is its ability to allow simultaneous mastery of conflicting cultivation arts, such as demonic and righteous paths and combat and alchemy."

In other words, it was completely suited for Liu Wei.

He smiled brightly.

Hence, without hesitation, he grasped the book tightly and returned towards his seat.

Along the way, the System conversed with him.

[You know, a dual-mind method needed to be always at the same level as your cultivation level. Once you reach the Foundation Establishment Stage, you have to find an Earth rank dual-mind method.

Furthermore, it has to be the continuation of your current dual-mind method. If not... I’m afraid you will face a heavy consequence.]

Liu Wei rolled his eyes and snorted.

"You can’t fool me. The author is the Sage. I think that should be at the Saint level. This method is definitely part of the main scripture."

[...]

The System did not reply, confirming Liu Wei’s suspicions.

Liu Wei merely grinned.

He felt satisfied by making the System speechless after spoiling her plan on trying to make him feel dumb.

Suddenly, his foot was blocked by a protruding stone, causing him to lose his footings and tripped to the floor.

He crawled on the floor and hastily searched for the object but found no stone.

He grumbled.

"I was not imagining it. That was you, right?"

The System did not answer his question.

[Dimwit.]

She replied in a tone that seemed to be holding her laughter as best as she could.

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