Cultivating Immortality Begins with Acting as a Girl Chapter 162

“……Shaohua, your Innate Qi is water-attributed, so if you cultivate the Forging Blade Art, there won’t be any bonus to the cultivation of the art itself. However, it will be slightly easier to cultivate the three pseudo-arts that come with it.”

“Conversely, if you choose to cultivate the Ripple Water Zen, both the art itself and its accompanying pseudo-arts will receive a slight cultivation bonus.”

After listening to Bai Yafu’s explanation, Song Ling asked:

“Master, can one cultivate the attached spells even without cultivating the corresponding art?”

“That’s right, all spells are merely effects produced by various combinations and transformations of one’s own spiritual power. Except for some special arts, there are no restrictions, and there won’t be any difference in power,” Bai Yafu patiently explained.

Song Ling pondered, meaning that no matter which art he chose, he could still cultivate the pseudo-arts of the other.

It was just that for ordinary people, there wasn’t enough energy and time, so they could only choose one.

However…

For Song Ling, who possessed the Golden Finger Panel, these insignificant so-called bonuses were mere fleeting clouds.

It was nothing more than spending a few more points of spiritual essence. He could fully master both the Ripple Water Zen, which suited his attribute, and the three pseudo-arts of the Forging Blade Art, which excelled in attack power. By combining their strengths, he would be an all-rounder cultivator, with absolutely no need to choose between the two.

With the answer in his heart, Song Ling didn’t immediately reveal it. Instead, he said:

“It’s difficult for this disciple to decide at once. I wonder if Master could bestow both arts upon Shaohua, allowing me to study and consider them carefully before making a decision?”

“Of course.”

Bai Yafu gently waved her hand, and two jade slips floated before Song Ling.

“Thank you, Master.”

Song Ling thanked her, then put them into his storage pouch.

“Shaohua, I must remind you that we cultivators contend with heaven for longevity. The early years when one first embarks on the path of cultivation are the most precious. Do not put the cart before the horse, chasing ‘arts’ and forgetting the ‘Dao.’ Do not regret the wasted years when your hair turns white and your lifespan is nearing its end.”

Bai Yafu said solemnly.

Clearly, she was worried that Song Ling would become overly engrossed in the power of pseudo-arts and neglect the most crucial foundation of cultivation.

“Yes, Shaohua would never dare to forget Master’s teachings,” Song Ling respectfully replied.

Bai Yafu nodded, then her gaze shifted, carefully sweeping over Song Ling. A smile suddenly appeared on her face. She rose and walked to Song Ling, taking his left hand. “How can such a beautiful hand be without any adornment?” she said leisurely.

With that, a faint glow flashed from Bai Yafu’s storage pouch at her waist, and a delicately carved, translucent pale purple jade bracelet appeared in her hand.

“This bracelet, named ‘Qionghua Purple Jade Bracelet,’ is a low-grade magical artifact that I used in my early years. It not only possesses both offensive and defensive capabilities but can also conceal one’s aura, making it difficult for even Foundation Establishment cultivators to easily see through. From now on… it belongs to you.”

As Bai Yafu spoke, she gently placed the Qionghua Purple Jade Bracelet onto Song Ling’s wrist.

“Master, this…”

Song Ling’s face showed surprise and emotion. This “Qionghua Purple Jade Bracelet” was not only a precious low-grade magical artifact but also a profound love and expectation from his Master, Bai Yafu, towards him. He wanted to say something, yet all words seemed pale and powerless.

“No need to say more, Shaohua. Consider it a reward from me for achieving a middle to high-grade Innate Qi.”

“However, while magical artifacts are good, one’s own strength must be solid to truly unleash their effectiveness. I hope that on your future cultivation path, you will not forget your original intention, diligently persevere, and not let this magical artifact be sullied.”

Bai Yafu said with a smile.

Song Ling took a deep breath and nodded heavily: “Yes, Master!”

“Additionally…” Bai Yafu mused for a moment, then added, “If you can achieve first place in next month’s preliminary exam, I have a great opportunity waiting for you.”

“A great opportunity?” Song Ling was startled.

Bai Yafu said, “That’s right. As for what kind of opportunity it is, I won’t reveal it to you now. After all, if you can’t get first place in the preliminary exam, it means you don’t have the strength to obtain this opportunity yet. Knowing about it would only add to your troubles.”

“Shaohua understands.” Song Ling nodded obediently.

“Alright, that’s enough for today. I’m a bit tired as well, so you may return. Regarding those two arts, you only need to place the jade slips on your brow and infuse spiritual power to read them. I’ve included comprehensive annotations inside. If there’s anything you don’t understand, you can come to my cave dwelling at any time.”

Bai Yafu turned sideways and waved her hand.

“Disciple takes his leave.”

Song Ling bowed again, then respectfully exited Bai Yafu’s cave dwelling.

…

Back at the bamboo forest residence, after instructing Jia Cheng and Qiao Wen not to disturb him, Song Ling closed his bedroom door and sat cross-legged on the bed.

“I didn’t expect this pleasant surprise…”

Song Ling gently caressed the ‘Qionghua Purple Jade Bracelet’ on his left hand. His already fair wrist appeared even more slender and delicate against the backdrop of the jade bracelet, with graceful fingers.

With a thought, he summoned the panel.

[Detected 78.61 points of spiritual essence. Extraction with current cultivation is estimated to take 5 days and 01 hour. Do you wish to proceed with extraction?]

“It’s not even one-third of the ‘Nine Yang Furnace’? The difference between low-grade and mid-grade magical artifacts is indeed huge…” Song Ling gently stroked his smooth, fair chin.

He didn’t actually intend to extract the spiritual essence from this ‘Qionghua Purple Jade Bracelet’; he was just curious.

Unless absolutely necessary, or if he no longer needed this item, he would not do such a short-sighted thing.

After all, seventy-eight points of spiritual essence could be obtained by embezzling from the (Waste Pill Disposal Room) for two and a half months. However, spending the same amount of time, he would absolutely not be able to earn a low-grade magical artifact. Moreover, it would be difficult to explain to Master Bai Yafu.

The magical artifact she just bestowed, lost in a few days?

What a joke.

Song Ling closed the panel, then took out the two jade slips containing the Ripple Water Zen and the Forging Blade Art from his storage pouch. After a moment of thought, he put away the Forging Blade Art, leaving only the Ripple Water Zen.

He only intended to cultivate the three accompanying pseudo-arts of the Forging Blade Art, not the art itself, so there was no need to study it for now.

The priority now was to get started with the Ripple Water Zen, so his cultivation could rapidly improve. Only then would cultivating spells be meaningful. Otherwise, with his current weak spiritual power, having just entered the Qi Nourishing stage, even if he mastered spells, they wouldn’t exert much power.

Following Bai Yafu’s instructions, Song Ling placed the jade slip containing the Ripple Water Zen on his brow, then channeled spiritual power into it. The next instant, he felt a warm stream of information instantly flood his mind, like a gentle trickle nourishing a parched heart.

The information flow contained both the cultivation method of the Ripple Water Zen and Bai Yafu’s meticulous annotations and insights, making the originally obscure content clear and easy to understand.

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