Legend of the Great Sage (Chapter 201-Chapter 300)

Li Qingshan immediately became disappointed. Even the old man who specially sold books said that, then wouldn’t it be like trying to find a needle in a haystack if he tried searching for it? However, he was still hopeful. “Perhaps I can try with this incomplete cultivation method first. When I reach Foundation Establishment, I can just switch to another cultivation method.” The power of the cultivation method truly interested him.

At his moment, a middle-aged man in vermillion robes with rosy cheeks among the Qi Practitioners said, “Sir, you may not know, but even if we ignore how difficult it is to reach Foundation Establishment, stronger cultivation methods result in more unique true qi. When that really happens, it’ll be difficult for you to switch to other cultivation methods.”

Li Qingshan was no fool. He immediately understood what he was trying to say. They were all water, whether it was water from the ocean or water from the clouds, but just like how a tree had many branches, the further up they were, the further they were from each other. Trying to leap from a branch to another would become more and more difficult as a result. It was just like how it was all Profound Yin true qi, but if the grannies of the Sect of Clouds and Rain wanted to learn corpse refining techniques, they would basically be asking for trouble.

“Thank you for your reminder. May I ask for your esteemed name?”

The rosy-cheeked man said, “I wouldn’t say my name is esteemed in any way. You should pick your cultivation method first. I just want to invite you to some alcohol later. I hope you can accept my offer.”

Li Qingshan nodded. The old man said the same, “Exactly, and the more profound a cultivation method is, the greater the need you have for the guidance of a senior. You don’t seem to be someone who lacks spiritual stones. I have a recommendation.” The old man took the catalogue from Li Qingshan’s hands and chose a cultivation method for him.

Li Qingshan looked at it and could not help but smile bitterly. It was actually still the Gui Water Method of Condensing Qi, but at a closer glance, it was actually priced at ninety-five spiritual stones, more than three times the price of the regular Gui Water Method of Condensing Qi. It was labelled with “Complete with Comprehensions”. He could not help but raise his head and look at the old man.

The old man said, “The Gui Water Method of Condensing Qi has been improved and modified by countless people. It’s basically the orthodox cultivation method. Not only is it easy to practise, but the Gui Water true qi it produces is the most balanced and mild too. If you can cultivate this to a high level, you can basically switch to any high level water cultivation method with that as a foundation.”

“And, you’re an independent cultivator, so you don’t have the guidance of a master, so that’s like a natural disadvantage. This Gui Water Method of Condensing Qi is recorded with the cultivation experiences and understandings of many cultivators. It’ll definitely be of great help to you.”

Li Qingshan nodded. As it turned out, not only was it a cultivation method, but it also included notes for cultivation. Walking down a beaten path was obviously much easier than finding your own. It was also much safer. And, the old man considered very far into the future too. If Li Qingshan could reach the highest level of this cultivation method, he would not be restricted to this tiny store anymore. There was a chance for him to come across even more high level cultivation methods.

“Though, this price is just a little too high.”

The rosy-cheeked man agreed, “Yeah. Who would ever buy a cultivation method so expensive?” Even if he and his companions poured their funds together, they could not gather so many spiritual stones.

The old man smiled. “Knowledge is priceless, right? And, the cultivation method comes with seven additional water elemented techniques compared to the regular Gui Water Method of Condensing Qi. They’re extremely useful, whether it be for gathering herbs or fighting against others.”

PS: Sugarless coffee is hella bitter. Pumping out a chapter is hella sweet.





Chapter 218: The Book of All | Legend of the Great Sage




The rosy-cheeked man shook his head. “Learning too many techniques will instead serve as a distraction. It’s not beneficial for cultivation.”

The old man said, “That’s true for regular people, but with this fellow’s talent for water cultivation, it’ll be much easier for him to grasp these techniques than regular people. Of course, that’ll depend on his choice. I also have a version without these techniques for only sixty spiritual stones. If you don’t want the notes, just thirty spiritual stones will be enough.”

The rosy-cheeked man immediately stopped talking. Geniuses truly could not be compared with ordinary people.

After a while of thought, Li Qingshan made up his mind. “Alright, I’ll take this one then. I’m buying it!”

He immediately counted out ninety-five spiritual stones and handed it to the old man. It was not like he lacked spiritual stones, and the cultivation method directly affected his future developments. There was no need for him to be stingy over something like this.

The rosy-cheeked man and his companions were stunned. He had coughed up almost a hundred spiritual stones like it was nothing. His reaction was nothing like an independent cultivator’s. No, even for disciples of sects, rarely were there any who could spend so extravagantly. His gaze towards Li Qingshan became even more enthusiastic. He was determined to become acquainted with him now.

The old man smiled as well. He took out a jade slip from his hundred treasures pouch and gave it to Li Qingshan. All shopkeepers liked straightforward customers. All the time and effort he spent on explaining everything had not gone to waste.

The jade slip was white with a hint of yellow. There were many complicated glyphs on it. Even though it was just a single slip, it felt rather hefty in his hand.

Li Qingshan tried focusing his mind on it, and the mental cultivation method for all ten layers of the Gui Water Method of Condensing Qi appeared, corresponding to the ten layers of Qi Practitioner.

Among them, the first layer laid a foundation for people who directly practised the Gui Water Method of Condensing Qi. The contents were almost like a simplified version of the Innate Method of Practising Qi. The actual cultivation method laid within the latter nine layers, which corresponded to the eight extraordinary meridians and twelve standard meridians of the human body.

He skimmed through it quickly. The Gui Water Method of Condensing Qi was truly much more complicated than the Innate Method of Practising Qi. His power of understanding was average, and he was not particularly educated either. Without these notes, it really would be rather difficult for him to comprehend the mysteries it dictated. He had made the correct decision.

“Not bad. This is exactly what I wanted. Thank you for your recommendation, uncle.” Li Qingshan stowed the jade slip away first. He wanted to compare it to the notes left behind by the various cultivators after he returned; he would slowly try to understand it.

“You’re far too polite, sir.” The old man was extremely satisfied as well. He thought of something. “Not only does my store have cultivation methods, but it also has various other books and collections. I even have a few mental maps. You definitely should take a look. If you plan on going travelling or adventuring, you’ll need a mental map.”

With his future cultivation method chosen, Li Qingshan’s mind settled down as well. He could think about other matters now. After hearing the old man’s words, he asked, “Do you have a mental map of the Green province?”

The old man was slightly surprised. He smiled. “You sure are ambitious, aren’t you? I only have a map of the Clear River city here. These are normally enough for Qi Practitioners. Qi Practitioners normally don’t need such large mental maps.”