Starting Cultivation During a Trip

Yujing City, by the Canglang Riverbank.

A Courtyard.

This housing development is called "A Courtyard," a Chinese-style villa project developed by the Qiu Family in Yujing City, with only thirty-two villas in total, each priced at eight figures.

In the beginning, when construction had just started, Zhang Lingzong was working at the construction site here.

That was the real estate heyday, where every day the cafeteria served meat dishes with gravy, and even Zhang Fan occasionally came by to have a couple of meals, which indeed saved a considerable amount of expenses for his family.

Later, after this housing project was completed, Zhang Lingzong went to work elsewhere.

Hoo...

A wisp of incense smoke wafted up, slowly rising from one of the villas, accompanied by the faint sound of a bell tolling.

In the serene and elegant courtyard, Qiu Wanmian had just finished her morning rituals, took a shower and changed clothes, and then walked out.

On a small redwood table was a concoction made from five grains, and beside it was a cup of elixir wine.

Now, with advanced technology, eating habits are quite different from ancient times. People often say the five grains are just carbohydrates with too much sugar, and for good health, one must reduce sugar and cut carbs. But they don’t realize that the five grains not only provide the necessary glycogen for energy, but also nourish the internal organs, replenish essence qi, strengthen bones and blood, and nurture life.

"Qiu Wanmian, at your level, you should have already achieved fasting, yet you still eat these common foods."

At this moment, Ge Changfeng entered the courtyard, looking at the food on the table and couldn’t help but remark with a smile.

"In life, one first enters the postnatal from the innate; so-called cultivation is about returning from the postnatal to innate," Qiu Wanmian said indifferently without lifting her head.

People eat the five grains, taking in the essence qi of this world, thus falling into the postnatal.

So returning to the innate should start with changing the food, which is why in ancient times every cultivation master drank the wind and dew, abstaining from five grains.

"But as long as we remain in this filthy red dust, where is the talk of the innate?" Qiu Wanmian shook her head.

"Our cultivation, eating the five grains is a way to refine the body."

It’s like a knife, no matter how much it’s polished and maintained, it must be used occasionally, or no matter how sharp, it will break one day.

"You coming over early in the morning isn’t just for idle chat, is it?" Qiu Wanmian said indifferently.

"You should know my purpose."

Ge Changfeng sat cross-legged on a prayer mat, facing Qiu Wanmian.

"Three Corpses!?"

"Correct!" Ge Changfeng nodded: "You should know this is a big deal. I heard the news reached Shangjing last night."

"President Jiang was startled and woke everyone up for a meeting in the middle of the night."

"Last night, the Daoist Alliance Headquarters was brightly lit, even causing a traffic jam at the entrance," Ge Changfeng said solemnly.

Their family has considerable influence in Shangjing, mainly because they have close ties with the Xu Family, also from the Pure Yang Family, with frequent alliances through marriage through generations.

Whether in ancient or modern times, powerful alliances and family marriages have always existed.

This is considered traditional culture.

"Three Corpses..." Qiu Wanmian murmured softly, but felt a chill rise in her heart.

This name inherently carries an intimidation for cultivators around the world.

Only because its master’s strength was once unparalleled.

"I thought it was a minor issue, but didn’t expect..." Qiu Wanmian hesitated to speak.

To achieve the Divine Splitting Technique, and further advance to achieve Unity with the Divine, taking such a crucial step brings one not far from truly mastering "Three Corpses Illuminating Fate."

"He hasn’t truly mastered it yet," Ge Changfeng said solemnly.

As a disciple of the Pure Yang Family, although he doesn’t know the exact techniques of "Three Corpses Illuminating Fate," he understands that this technique contains a profound passage, filled with numerous tribulations. Only by breaking through this profound passage can true mastery be achieved.

Yet, just this step has stymied countless geniuses across millennia.

If that person had truly mastered it, they might have had no chance at survival by now.

"Although he hasn’t truly mastered it, how many can reach this step with such inherent talent?" Qiu Wanmian’s insight was no less than Ge Changfeng’s.

"You’re right, and precisely because of this, those above pay so much attention..."

"This is also our opportunity," Ge Changfeng said solemnly.

"Do you want to capture this person?" Qiu Wanmian raised a brow, giving a deep look.

She didn’t expect Ge Changfeng’s ambition to be so great.

"Back then, the Dragon Tiger Mountain Zhang Family made a great mistake by not eliminating the threat in its infancy, which created that unrivaled reputation in the world."

"Now, if we seize this opportunity before this person’s divine skill is completed, capturing and eliminating him, it will be a significant achievement, elevating our status in the family, and perhaps even gaining insights into the mysteries of Three Corpses Illuminating Fate, peeking into the realm of Pure Yang Wuji."

At these words, a different light flickered in Ge Changfeng’s eyes.

Every chance is destined.

Perhaps his arrival in Yujing City was orchestrated by the heavens; this could be the greatest opportunity of his life. Grasping it could change his destiny, propelling him to glorious heights, forever setting him apart.

"Yesterday at Red Sun Building, are there any survivors left? Any clues?" Qiu Wanmian inquired without confirming, but instead asking.

"There are two survivors left," Ge Changfeng said solemnly.

"Survivors? Have they been interrogated?" Qiu Wanmian’s eyes narrowed, a trace of suspicion emerging.

"They have been interrogated, no problem detected."

"When it involves the Wuwei Sect, it’s best not to rush to conclusions," Qiu Wanmian shook her head.

"Among those two, one is from the Xu Family, named Xu Zhixia, who had originally stayed in Yujing City for a while. Ge Zhenyan invited her to participate in this mission."

At these words, a trace of coldness flashed in Ge Changfeng’s eyes.

Success lies in secrecy, failure in word; logically, missions of this scale should not leak even a word to outsiders, let alone pull someone in at the last minute.