After I Became a Divine Monarch, the Sect Wants Me to Marry In
Chapter 89: Misjudged

Chapter 89: Chapter 89: Misjudged

Speaking, Chen Yue took out five jade scrolls from behind her.

Inside were books that could only reveal their titles without displaying their content.

"Choose one. Once unlocked, you can take the book with you. Let me remind you, some books can only be learned once," said Chen Yue, looking at the person before her earnestly. "Special techniques should not be passed on lightly, as they were written by our predecessors with their spirit, vitality, and essence, to be comprehended, not verbally transmitted.

There are two such techniques here.

These types of techniques are precious and difficult to learn, and it’s not easy to obtain further knowledge on them.

But they are quite beneficial."

Gu An looked towards the five jade scrolls.

Two of them were emitting a luster.

Without thinking, it was clear that these two were the best.

The first jade scroll showed "Mountain and River Returning to One Technique."

The second jade scroll showed "Innate Longevity Technique."

Gu An glanced at the other scrolls as well; their names weren’t very impressive.

There was no need to choose between them.

After a moment of hesitation, Gu An asked the person before him, "Senior Sister, could you tell me the difference between these two techniques?"

"The Mountain and River Returning to One Technique harnesses the power of the mountains and rivers for offense, not bad," Chen Yue introduced briefly.

"The Innate Longevity Technique is about cultivating innate energy, like a long and unhurried stream of water, primarily for prolonging life."

"Which one is harder?" Gu An inquired.

"The Innate Longevity Technique," Chen Yue pondered for a moment before replying,

"It requires the accumulation of years and a good mental state.

Otherwise, progress will be hard to achieve later on.

Despite its benefits, few choose it. Over the years, only one or two people would choose it.

Even those with strong talents find it difficult to advance quickly with it; the more anxious you are, the harder it is to progress.

And on the path of cultivation, being too slow often leads to death and the demise of one’s Dao.

The advantage, however, is a solid foundation, a lingering Qi, and longevity.

If you manage to achieve Foundation Establishment, it would suit you well."

Gu An was not young and his lifespan was short.

It was indeed suitable for him.

After pondering for a while, Gu An ultimately chose "Innate Longevity Technique."

Not for any other reason, but for a longer lifespan.

He could later learn taboo techniques that consume lifespan.

In dangerous situations, he could use his lifespan to offset the danger.

He wasn’t worried about lacking offensive abilities as he could quickly learn Qi Sea Sky Gang later on.

If that was still not enough, then learning Mountain and River Returning to One Technique would also be insufficient.

It would still be necessary to use his lifespan to employ taboo techniques.

"Are you sure?" Chen Yue looked at Gu An and said,

"It’s not easy to advance with this."

Gu An opened the jade scroll, took out the book, and said, "I’m sure."

"Remember, the book must not be casually opened; you can only comprehend it once," Chen Yue kindly reminded him.

Gu An nodded to show he understood.

Then he looked at the other four jade scrolls and said,

"Senior Sister, are these four to be taken by others once they complete their tasks?"

"Yes," Chen Yue replied, as she put away the four jade scrolls.

"What happens if the other four fail?" Gu An asked curiously.

"When the time comes, the jade scrolls must be returned, regardless of success or failure," Chen Yue answered.

At this moment, she took up a book, planning to read.

However, the person before her did not leave, making her lift her eyebrow slightly: "Is there anything else?"

Gu An remained silent for a moment, then took out a small box and said,

"I completed my task quickly this time, so Senior Brother Luo gave me something extra. It’s of no use to me, and I’m not sure where to put it, so I thought to let Senior Sister handle it."

"Oh?" Chen Yue was somewhat surprised.

She casually opened the box.

In an instant.

Snap—the box was closed again.

Chen Yue was somewhat shocked inside.

Then she raised her eyebrows to look at the person before her.

Gu An lowered his gaze, performed an introductory gesture, and began to step back: "If there’s nothing else, I won’t disturb Senior Sister any further."

Chen Yue watched the person in front of her leave without saying a word.

Her hand stayed on the box, and her index finger tapped continuously on the box’s surface, making a tapping sound.

After a long while, she finally muttered to herself, "Truly difficult to refuse."

"It looks like I’ll have to write a report myself again; that should make it easier."

"But if the first time was a coincidence, the second time is not."

"I really misjudged it."

...

Returning to his residence, Gu An let out a sigh of relief.

"Senior Sister Chen Yue accepted it, which means there probably won’t be any follow-up to this matter."

"Now, it’s time to put all efforts into advancing."

Still short of hard cultivation, he decided to go logging first.

There are still two days before the logging in the Inner Sect, which is enough time for a promotion.

Without hesitation, having stabilized his mind, Gu An headed for the Green Sun Wood Forest.

This time, he let the Big Eye Fish stop hiding from Chu Meng.

After returning, its household registration would be properly accounted for.

It was brought back from the Demon Beast Garden.

While cutting down the Green Sun Wood, Gu An didn’t feel much.

It seemed the progress was slow.

Still, he patiently continued logging.

This is what mental state is all about.

Anxiousness, inflation.

Accustomed to quick gains, now that things have slowed down, impatience sets in.

Strong in cultivation, feeling that no one around is a match.

"Inflation is really scary."

Gu An reflected in his heart.

Then, he continued to log little by little.

Fortunately, Jinxi hadn’t appeared for quite some time.

It’s been a few months maybe.

Perhaps it was a misunderstanding, that the other party just happened to come close unintentionally.

Seeing his coldness, she left as well.

Being distant was the right thing, don’t let it affect the heart of pursuing the Dao.

Two days later.

The fourth evening of September.

Gu An glanced at his status panel.

[Name: Gu An]

[Cultivation: Ninth Level of Qi Refining]

[Status: Poisoned]

[Magic: 49/50]

[Hard Cultivation: 100/100]

[Ring of Destiny]

Hard cultivation was sufficient, magic was almost there.

But there were no major issues.

The main goal this time was hard cultivation.

He took a deep breath.

Gu An took out the Innate Longevity Technique, then started to operate the Seven Emotions and Six Desires.

The Seven Emotions and Six Desires had already mastered the first emotion.

Operating it sent thoughts flowing ethereally, like spring water circulating throughout the body.

His mind was cool, permeable.

Learning other things should be quicker.

Then he opened the book.

He began to comprehend.

The Innate Longevity Technique, a thread of innate energy carves the path to longevity.

Drawing the energy of heaven and earth, through the long years so green.

Gu An felt he had fallen into a state of mind about longevity, facing all techniques with equanimity.

After a long time.

Gu An finished reading the entire book.

Only then did he come back to himself.

"Foundation Building Chapter, and it’s not easy to cultivate."

Gu An had a general understanding, and could try to establish his foundation.

Now, he had to correspond the existing spiritual energy with heaven and earth to transform a thread of innate energy.

Then, use the innate energy for foundation building.

Indeed, after understanding this, Gu An found the ink on the book had disappeared.

This reflected that techniques should not be imparted lightly.

Fortunately, he remembered all the content, and the state of mind was also enlightened.

"It’s time to begin."

Gu An sat cross-legged, immediately using hard cultivation to enhance his cultivation.

The dream state appeared again.

In the dream, Gu An saw himself sitting on the rooftop, facing the sunrise.

At the moment the sun was about to rise, he operated his cultivation technique to transform it into longevity energy.

Due to the long and pure qi corresponding with the sunrise, he successfully converted a strand of innate energy.

The qi entered his body, the innate energy orbited the dantian, connecting all the veins throughout the body, drawing in all spiritual energy.

In the dream, Gu An felt that he had failed because he lacked the relevant experience, he tried while documenting.

Until one day.

He sensed that his body’s qi could connect to this thread of innate energy, then all spiritual energy converged, forming clouds and mist, nourishing the body.

With that, Gu An finally opened his eyes.

At this moment, he felt the qi within his body surging.

No longer merely spiritual energy, but True Spirit Qi.

If Qi Refining Spirit energy is likened to rainwater, then True Spirit Qi, is like a water column.