Cautiously Cultivating Immortality in a Strange World

Chapter 13: Qualification

Chen Lin had a spiritual root with four attributes: gold, wood, water, and fire. Except for the earth attribute, which required a medium, he could cultivate the others directly.

It seemed that having more spiritual roots would be advantageous, but in reality, having multiple roots made it more complicated and slower to cultivate. Those with a single spiritual root were the favored ones of heaven.

He flipped through the book page by page.

There were only six low-level techniques recorded in the book, and the only slightly more advanced one was the Royal Wind Technique, which could barely be considered a flying technique. This was also the main reason he chose this technique book.

There were many flying techniques, but only a few could be cultivated during the Qi Refining period, and this one was the most suitable.

After looking for a while, Chen Lin decided on the technique he wanted to learn first.

First was the Object Manipulation Technique.

This was a must-learn, as he couldn't control spiritual treasures without it.

He couldn't just hold a spiritual treasure in his hand and use it as an ordinary weapon, could he?

In fact, the simplest way to fly was to use a flying spiritual treasure, but those were extremely expensive, and he couldn't afford them.

As for those who could fly with their swords, instantly traveling thousands of miles, those were top-grade spiritual treasures that were beyond his wildest dreams.

He pushed aside his distractions and began to study the technique.

Three days later.

Chen Lin's face turned beet red, and his eyes were bulging as if they were about to pop out, his legs were in a horse stance, and his hand was pointing at the short sword on the table.

The short sword was trembling nonstop, as if it had epilepsy.

But no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't make the short sword leave the table.

Chen Lin's face fell, and he sat down on the ground, staring blankly at the short sword, his mind repeating the phrase "mom sells buns" over and over.

The scene was vastly different from what he had imagined.

In his mind, techniques were just a way to apply spiritual power, and as long as he understood the principles, he could use them naturally.

But reality was that he had practiced for three whole days, yet he couldn't even make the short sword fly, let alone control it to attack enemies.

Forcing himself to suppress the thought of giving up, Chen Lin once again threw himself into his cultivation.

Another week passed.

Chen Lin looked at the Wandering Sword, which had turned a small circle before clattering to the ground, and his mouth twitched.

This was just a basic Object Manipulation Technique, and under normal circumstances, it should take only a few days to master.

If it were someone with exceptional talent, they might be able to learn it effortlessly.

But for him, it was proving to be extremely difficult.

At this rate, it would take at least a month to reach the level of proficiency where he could use it freely, which was unbearable for someone who wanted to escape this place as soon as possible.

Although he was reluctant, he temporarily stopped practicing the Object Manipulation Technique and switched to the Royal Wind Technique.

Several days passed.

Chen Lin walked out of the room with a gloomy face.

He took a deep breath of the fresh air, dispelling some of the frustration in his chest.

The Royal Wind Technique was even more difficult than the Object Manipulation Technique, and he still hadn't grasped the key to it after several days of practice.

A low-level technique like this required so much time, and if he had to spend years learning advanced techniques, wouldn't that be a waste of time?

He stood outside the door for a while, thinking about how to solve the problem.

He felt that the reason for this situation was that his way of thinking hadn't changed, and the scientific system from his previous life was completely different from the cultivation system here, which was interfering with his understanding of the principles.

But how to solve it, he had no good method, which was the disadvantage of not having a teacher.

Chen Lin had wanted to discuss it with someone, but the few residents in the courtyard were all in the early stages of Qi Refining and hadn't reached the level of technique cultivation, so he could only give up.

"If all else fails, I'll have to spend some spirit stones to ask someone to explain it to me."

Muttering to himself, Chen Lin locked the door and walked out of the courtyard.

Halfway through, he found a secluded spot, changed into a new set of clothes, and put on a disguise mask he had never used before.

With a flick of his body, he transformed into a young man with a pale complexion.

Of course, this disguise method wasn't particularly impressive, and anyone with a discerning eye could tell it was a disguise.

But it didn't matter.

Many people used disguises, and everyone was used to it. The purpose wasn't to impersonate someone, but to conceal one's own identity.

Water Moon Pavilion.

Standing at the entrance, Chen Lin looked at the large, flowing characters on the signboard, and then weighed his money pouch. He slowly walked in.

"May I ask, sir, are you seeking information or seeking guidance?"

The shop was relatively quiet, and as soon as someone entered, a middle-aged woman with a beautiful face walked over.

"I'd like to consult on some technique cultivation issues. Is that possible?"

Chen Lin asked with some uncertainty.

He had only heard that this shop could provide guidance on cultivation to wandering cultivators, but he had never been here before.

"Of course, please ask which technique you'd like to consult on."

The woman replied confidently.

"Oh, it's the Object Manipulation Technique."

Seeing the woman's expression, Chen Lin felt certain and spoke up.

The woman was obviously stunned for a moment, and then said in an uncertain tone, "If I didn't mishear, sir, you just said the Object Manipulation Technique?"

"Ah, yes, is there a problem?"

Chen Lin looked at her doubtfully, thinking that she might be trying to exaggerate the difficulty to raise the consultation fee.

But he soon realized he was wrong. The woman's face turned cold, and she said in a chilly tone, "What's there to consult about with the Object Manipulation Technique? Are you here to cause trouble?"

Seeing this, Chen Lin quickly explained, "You've misunderstood. I've just broken through the middle stage of Qi Refining and am new to techniques, but I've been unable to master them. That's why I've come seeking help."

After speaking, he lightly bowed.

The woman's face relaxed a bit, and she looked at Chen Lin with interest.

Then, she let out a sudden laugh.

"Ah, I see. It's just that kind of situation. I was overthinking it. The Object Manipulation Technique is just a low-level technique, and as long as you practice with a sincere heart, it's impossible not to learn it. How long have you been cultivating?"

"Two weeks."

Chen Lin replied truthfully.

"Ah!"

The woman was taken aback, then looked Chen Lin up and down again, making him feel puzzled.

"Two weeks and you still can't learn the Object Manipulation Technique? To be honest, sir, it's unlikely that you succeeded in breaking through to the middle stage of Qi Refining through normal cultivation, isn't it?"

Before Chen Lin could respond, the woman's demeanor suddenly changed, and she gave a cold, sidelong glance, saying, "It's just a simple Object Manipulation Technique, and I learned it in just one day when I was starting out. You've taken two weeks, haha!"

Chen Lin's face darkened.

The woman was basically saying that he was a complete failure.

Seeing that Chen Lin didn't respond, the woman knew she had guessed correctly, and after considering for a moment, she held up two fingers.

"Two methods, the consultation fee is ten lower-grade spirit stones!"

Since he had come this far, Chen Lin was prepared to spend money, and he silently took out ten lower-grade spirit stones and placed them on the table.

The woman quickly took the payment and then said, "The first method is to use an Enlightenment Pill. With just one pill's medicinal power, you'll be able to learn this technique. The second method is to purchase a Transmission Jade Slip, which can also help you quickly master it. However, finding a Transmission Jade Slip that records the Object Manipulation Technique, a low-level technique like this, is quite difficult."

After a pause, the woman continued, "If you need the second method, our shop can provide the production service. Not only for the Object Manipulation Technique, but also for other techniques. The price is absolutely reasonable!"

Chen Lin's eyes lit up.

He had really overlooked the Transmission Jade Slip method.