novelhk Chapter 49 Cultivation Reversal of Life
Chapter 49 Cultivation Reversal of Life
Faced with Zhuge Yun's shocked gaze, Zhuge Yan could only nod with a wry smile.
Upon receiving Zhuge Yan's affirmation, a genuine smile of joy immediately appeared on Zhuge Yun's face.
"That's great! So, does that mean you'll be staying at the Sanyi Sect and cultivating with us from now on, Brother Yan?"
"Yes, it should be. The rest of the training plan will depend on Master's arrangements."
Zhuge Yan nodded again.
"What do you mean, 'Brother Yan'? Call me 'Junior Brother'!"
He joined the sect later than you. Even if you're cousins, in our Sanyi Sect, the rules of seniority still apply.
Lu Jin suddenly made a joke, his eyes filled with schadenfreude.
Zhuge Yan simply rolled his eyes in exasperation.
"Oh, this..."
Zhuge Yun scratched his head, looking somewhat embarrassed.
This does seem to be a problem.
According to the clan's seniority system, I should call Zhuge Yan my cousin.
But according to the order in which we entered the sect, I should call Zhuge Yan my junior brother...
For a moment, Zhuge Yun was at a loss for what to do.
"It's okay, Ayun, don't pay any attention to him. This guy just wants to stir up trouble."
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"Junior brother or Brother Yan, it's just a title. Call me whatever you like."
"And what about me?"
Lu Jin leaned closer again, winking at Zhuge Yan with a sly grin.
"Senior Brother Lu..."
Left with no other choice, Zhuge Yan could only clasp his hands in a respectful bow.
There's nothing you can do; you have to bear the consequences of your own actions.
Well, we can always make up for it later.
"Eh~"
Upon hearing the words "senior brother," Lu Jin felt incredibly comfortable.
His appearance was exactly the same as Zuo Ruotong's just now, no wonder the two of them were master and disciple.
"Alright, junior brother, I'll take you to collect your daily necessities now."
Junior Brother Yun, you should come along too.
"Okay."
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The next morning.
Before dawn, Zhuge Yan got up early as usual.
He turned his head and glanced at Zhuge Yun, who was still fast asleep on the bed next to him, and a trace of emotion flashed in his eyes.
So this is how it begins? My cultivation life at the Sanyi Sect...
Yesterday, after Lu Jin helped Zhuge Yun collect his daily necessities, he arranged for Zhuge Yun to share a room with him.
In his words, the two were cousins, knew each other well, and could look out for each other.
Zhuge Yan never really cared about accommodation.
As long as there's a place to lie down, what does it matter if the sky is your blanket and the earth your bed?
There was still some time before the daily morning practice time at Sanyi Sect, so Zhuge Yan planned to wander around Sanyi Sect first.
The morning mist in the mountains had not yet completely dissipated, carrying the cool scent of grass and trees.
Zhuge Yan left the room quietly, without disturbing the sleeping Zhuge Yun.
He strolled along the secluded mountain path of the Sanyi Sect, feeling the tranquil atmosphere that was so different from that of the Wuhou Sect, and couldn't help but ponder the subsequent cultivation of the Reverse Life Triple Realm.
The mountain path winds its way through the dim morning light.
Just as Zhuge Yan reached a fork in the road overlooking the lower courtyard platform, a familiar figure was climbing the steps. His moon-white Taoist robe looked exceptionally ethereal in the thin mist; it was Zuo Ruotong.
"Master?"
Zhuge Yan was somewhat surprised and quickly bowed in greeting.
Zuo Ruotong had a gentle smile on her face, clearly indicating that she had come specifically to find him.
"Yan'er, you're up so early? Perfect timing, I was just about to look for you, come with me."
Without further explanation, Zuo Ruotong turned and walked towards a courtyard at a higher elevation.
Zhuge Yan understood. Recalling the conversation between master and disciple yesterday, he knew that his master was about to formally begin teaching him the Threefold Reversal of Life.
So he immediately composed himself and quickly followed.
Zuo Ruotong's residence is simple and elegant. Upon opening the door, a rich and unique aroma of herbs wafts out.
It's not pungent; instead, it carries a somber, spicy, and slightly bitter aroma of herbs and roots.
At this moment, in the center of Zuo Ruotong's room, there was a huge wooden barrel filled with dark brown to black medicinal liquid, which was steaming with wisps of heat, clearly at the perfect temperature.
"Master, what is this?"
Looking at the basin of steaming medicinal bath, Zhuge Yan had a vague idea of what was going on.
Zuo Ruotong walked to the wooden tub, reached out to test the water temperature, and then nodded in satisfaction.
"This is the foundation for your cultivation of the Threefold Reversal of Life."
This medicinal bath is a formula based on years of experience from our predecessors at Sanyi School. It is made from dozens of rare herbs and can strengthen muscles and bones and nourish the meridians.
More importantly, it can greatly enhance your body's ability to perceive and absorb Qi, laying the most solid foundation for cultivating "reverse rebirth."
He turned around, his gaze sharp as he looked at Zhuge Yan, his tone becoming solemn.
"Yan'er, take off your outer clothes and sit down in the tub."
Relax your whole body, clear your mind of all distractions, and simply focus on feeling the medicinal properties seep into your skin, muscles, and blood vessels.
Later, I will teach you the mental techniques and formulas for the Threefold Reversal of Life.
What you need to do is, under the stimulation and assistance of this medicine, try to guide the true qi in your body according to the mental technique, and take the first step in the "reverse rebirth".
Feel yourself; try to sink your mind into your own flesh and skin!
Without the slightest hesitation, Zhuge Yan quickly removed his outer garment, revealing his strong yet still somewhat thin upper body, and stepped into the dark brown medicinal bath.
"hiss!!!"
The moment the scalding hot medicine enveloped his body, Zhuge Yan couldn't help but gasp.
The heat was far greater than that of ordinary hot water, as if countless fine needles were simultaneously stimulating every inch of skin.
Immediately afterwards, a strong tingling sensation, accompanied by a warm current that penetrated deep into the bone marrow, spread rapidly, as if countless tiny lives were burrowing and seeping under the skin.
The medicine was potent and pure, washing over his meridians and stimulating his acupoints, causing his muscles to tense up and then slowly relax involuntarily.
Zhuge Yan forced himself to relax, and sat cross-legged as instructed, letting the medicine cover his chest, leaving only his neck and head exposed.
The burning and tingling sensations continued to assault his senses. He closed his eyes, trying to calm his mind and carefully experience the process of the medicine penetrating and nourishing his body.
"You were able to adapt to the medicinal bath on your first try. It seems you've never let up on training your body over the years. That's excellent."
Zuo Ruotong nodded, her gaze towards Zhuge Yan growing increasingly satisfied.
Logically speaking, it's best to start cultivating the Reverse Rebirth Triple Stage at the age of six or seven.
Children at this age are highly malleable, like blank sheets of paper that can be painted with any "color".
As we get older, the color of this "blank sheet" gradually "sets in place".
The Triple Rebirth technique already demands extremely high talent from cultivators. Starting cultivation from scratch is fraught with danger, let alone for those with already "formed" bones and muscles.