CHAPTER 601: CHAPTER 600 MORNING

Although Shen Siyuan slept very late, he still got up early in the morning. For him now, it didn’t make much difference whether he slept or not.

Not just him, even Ruan Hongzhuang and Taozi got up as well.

Ever since Ruan Hongzhuang learned the "Heavenly Maiden’s Skill" and combined it with her past knowledge of yoga and Pilates, under Shen Siyuan’s guidance, her progress has been rapid, and she has experienced the physical and mental joy brought by cultivation.

They say fitness is addictive because it activates dopamine’s reward effect and endorphins to relieve muscle soreness, creating a morphine-like sense of pleasure.

Cultivation is much the same. The joy from the enhancement of bodily functions is not just physical, but spiritual.

So Ruan Hongzhuang also became more diligent in her cultivation.

She set up some practice plans for herself, not just focusing on the "Heavenly Maiden’s Skill," but also including running, stretching, and yoga. Only when her body was completely relaxed did she cultivate the "Heavenly Maiden’s Skill."

The cultivation of "Heavenly Maiden’s Skill" is precisely the opposite of what Shen Siyuan practiced with the "Great Arhat Eighteen Forms."

The "Great Arhat Eighteen Forms" hammers both body and spirit. This process is extremely painful, like compressing the Buddhist’s ascetic practices into this one set of techniques, making it shorter in time and more efficient. It’s not an exaggeration to say it’s a form of self-harm.

And this is why, even in the Great Wilderness, Lantuo Temple, which inherited the "Great Arhat Eighteen Forms," uses it only to hone the body, and ultimately, practitioners switch to other techniques.

Few persevere to practice up to the Eighteenth Form. On one hand, the cultivation is too difficult, requiring inhuman endurance. On the other hand, progress is too slow, and the limits are low. Even reaching the Eighteenth Form can only achieve the Marrow Cleansing Realm, with no hope for the Blood Exchange, Tong Qiao, or Immortal stages afterward.

But for Shen Siyuan and his world, this set of techniques is most suitable regardless of the painful cultivation process, so he persists with gritted teeth.

The practice of "Heavenly Maiden’s Skill" contrasts with the "Great Arhat Eighteen Forms" in that it emphasizes physical and mental relaxation and joy. Its movements are like a dance, pleasing not just others, but also oneself. In the process of cultivation, from inside to outside, from the soul to the body, it’s all about joy and happiness...

This is also why Ruan Hongzhuang practices the "Heavenly Maiden’s Skill" after her workouts, because it serves as relaxation and body adjustment after exercise.

This is one reason why the "Heavenly Maiden’s Skill" is considered a Demon Path technique.

Low threshold, rapid progress, and utilizing desires to motivate the soul, all these factors perfectly align with the characteristics of Demon Path techniques.

But if you delve deeper, it’s quite hard to say. It actually has a deep relation to Buddhism, as desires are never sins and are, in fact, stepping stones to human progress.

Taozi, who usually loves to sleep in, felt awkward staying in bed after Shen Siyuan and Ruan Hongzhuang got up, so she joined them in exercising.

"So early, isn’t it better to sleep longer? Why torture yourself?"

When she reached the balcony to exercise, she was still groggy. But seeing Shen Siyuan and the others moving, she followed suit, though her movements were sluggish and lacked any essence energy.

Seeing her like this, Shen Siyuan found it amusing.

"You should start with practicing ’Embrace the Wind and Sleep.’ After a while, I’ll teach you another cultivation technique," Shen Siyuan said.

The previously sleepy Taozi instantly woke up, her eyes widening as she asked, "What cultivation technique? Is it powerful?"

She was aware of Ruan Hongzhuang practicing something called the "Heavenly Maiden’s Skill." Whether it was powerful, she didn’t know, but ever since Ruan Hongzhuang started practicing it, she was truly captivating to both men and women.

Though always beautiful and charming, she had never reached her current level of allure, ensnaring even her daughter with just a smile. Whenever she went out, she even had to wear sunglasses and a mask to cover herself.

"Hmm... I haven’t decided yet. But cultivation techniques aren’t about how powerful they are, but about whether they suit you," Shen Siyuan replied.

Hearing this, Taozi immediately became interested and quickly asked, "So, what kind of cultivation technique do you think suits me?"

Shen Siyuan appraised her up and down, then amidst her expectant gaze, said, "I think something like ’Sleeping Arhat’ or ’Sleeping Dragon Elixir Skill’ suits you best."

Taozi: ヽ(｀⌒´メ)ノ

She immediately pounced on Shen Siyuan, wrapping her arms around his neck.

"Don’t think I’m an idiot; I know you’re mocking my laziness." Taozi said angrily.

While saying this, she subconsciously started touching and pinching Shen Siyuan’s muscular body.

Shen Siyuan was wearing just a pair of shorts, his upper body bare, revealing a physique full of well-defined, flowing muscles, exuding testosterone. Don’t ever say women aren’t attracted to bodies, because everyone is.

Looking at Shen Siyuan’s muscular figure left Taozi drooling. Even having felt it countless times, she couldn’t get enough.

Shen Siyuan slapped her derrière twice, causing ripples.

"Get down quickly, don’t interrupt my training."

"I won’t. Choose another cultivation technique for me; I refuse to practice a technique meant for lazy people." Taozi playfully whispered in Ruan Hongzhuang’s ear.

"Isn’t this technique good? As long as you sleep, you can cultivate. It’s easy and delightful."

Hearing Shen Siyuan say this, Taozi suddenly became a bit tempted.

"Get down quickly, Dou Dou is coming back."

Shen Siyuan patted her again, prompting Taozi to hurriedly get off his back.

As an aunt, she had to maintain some dignity.

Before Taozi could inquire, they saw Dou Dou ride a whirlwind onto the balcony, revealing her figure.

She looked at Shen Siyuan, then at Taozi with confusion.

"What are you two doing?"

Taozi was about to explain, but Dou Dou interrupted her.

"I know, you two are in love with each other, right? I saw everything."

Taozi: ...

"Where have you been so early in the morning?"

Taozi blushed, turning the question around to hide her embarrassment.

"I went back to find Mom and Dad," Dou Dou replied.

Taozi: ...

"Okay, go play with Duoduo," Shen Siyuan suggested with a smile, gesturing for her not to disturb his training.

"But I want to find Potato," Dou Dou hesitated.

Shen Siyuan, seeing her expression, knew she must need something.

So he asked, "What do you need me for?"

"I want to ask you where Granny Cui’s house is. I can’t find her house," Dou Dou explained.

Shen Siyuan: ???

What are you talking about? Shen Siyuan was just as baffled.

After managing to figure out what was going on, he wore a sheepish look. She truly took me for an immortal, thinking I know everything.

But since that was the case, he couldn’t let her down.

So Shen Siyuan directly accessed her memory. Dou Dou might not recognize the place, but for Shen Siyuan, familiar street views made it easy to identify the location.

Then he saw the memory of Dou Dou with Tao Guangsha and his wife lying in bed...