Chapter 98: Chapter 95: Lecture
The situation in the surrounding area developed just as Shen Changchuan had predicted.
The Border Desolate Land, which had been stable for many years, gradually began to stir with turmoil.
Even the rare occurrences of Minor Immortal Cultivation Clans being wiped out started to appear.
Conflicts, battles, and slaughter became increasingly frequent.
During this time,
the so-called Family Protection Mutual Aid Alliance hadn’t remained idle either. They began to take advantage of the opportunity, making moves throughout the region.
It was even rumored they had confronted an outside Cultivator at the Qi Introduction Seventh Layer and managed to protect a minor faction.
Shen Changchuan could clearly feel
the air of conflict beginning to spread.
And he wasn’t the only one who felt this way.
Others did too.
The leaders of several surrounding villages
began sending the younger members of their families who had achieved Qi Introduction Success to Dawan Village, all under the pretext of paying a visit.
They also brought various gifts, hoping their kin could stay in Dawan Village for a time to learn and exchange knowledge.
Without a doubt,
the leaders of those minor families had also clearly sensed the danger
and decided to secure a path of retreat for their younger generation.
Shen Changchuan didn’t refuse them.
A few more Cultivators
would undoubtedly enhance Dawan Village’s strength.
In the future, if he were away and the village was attacked, they would at least be able to put up some resistance and hold out until his return.
However, facing the changing situation,
Shen Changchuan wasn’t as worried as he had been initially.
Perhaps it was because he had already mentally prepared himself. When the things he had worried about began to come true, they weren’t so difficult to accept.
Or perhaps it was because his arduous cultivation during this time had already given him a certain degree of self-preservation.
Therefore, he had some confidence in the face of these changes.
’’I’ll take it slow. The more time passes, the stronger I’ll become.’’
’’For now, I’ll guard the Mountain Gate and focus on protection. As for the storms raging outside, I’ll let them be.’’
After getting a general understanding of the situation, Shen Changchuan had a rough idea of what to do next.
The main plan was to repel external enemies while diligently training his Inner Strength.
As for any rumors about the Cyan Essence Water Grass,
he would resolutely ignore them and not get involved.
He would focus on honing his Cultivation
and grinding his Magic, while also preparing to break through to the Qi Introduction Seventh Layer.
Speaking of which,
his nonstop, round-the-clock training in Magic during this period
had involved repeatedly depleting his Magical Power, only to meditate until it was fully restored.
Through this repetitive process, his Cultivation Realm at the Qi Introduction Sixth Layer was being constantly consolidated.
His control over the sudden surge in his Realm Magical Power also improved at an incredible speed.
So, despite only two or three months of effort,
Shen Changchuan had now completely erased the instability in his Realm that came from the sudden surge after consuming the Cyan Essence Purifying Spirit Pill.
In terms of his foundational Realm,
after being tempered time and again,
he was now in no way inferior to those veteran Cultivators at the Qi Introduction Sixth Layer.
And this
also meant that Shen Changchuan could now start taking Top Grade Qi Introduction Pills, using the Elixirs to aid his Cultivation and continue to advance.
While mentally outlining his future plans, Shen Changchuan continued to chat with Han Qinhu to get a better grasp of the situation.
Just as Shen Changchuan had nearly gotten a full picture of the situation,
Han Qinhu’s expression suddenly became somewhat awkward and hesitant.
He seemed to have run into some trouble but was too embarrassed to bring it up.
"Grandfather, have you run into some trouble?"
Seeing this, Shen Changchuan was a little puzzled and asked directly without beating around the bush.
"Well... it’s just that this old man’s Cultivation has run into some problems recently, so I wanted to ask you for some advice, Changchuan."
As he said this, Han Qinhu’s old face reddened slightly.
After all, he was an old man asking for advice from a junior who was merely fifteen or sixteen.
It was truly a bit embarrassing.
It was said that on the Immortal Cultivation Dao, the most accomplished person is the teacher.
But for a grandfather to have to ask his grandson for guidance was still somewhat humiliating.
It was only the shock he’d received a short while ago
that had rekindled his desire to advance further on the Path of Immortal Cultivation, prompting him to come before Shen Changchuan and ask about his training.
"Ah, so that’s what this is about. That’s my oversight!"
As Han Qinhu finished speaking, a look of sudden realization dawned on Shen Changchuan’s face,
and a flash of regret appeared in his eyes.
It really was his oversight.
The path of Immortal Cultivation wasn’t something one could simply walk down on their own after obtaining a basic Magic Formula.
It involved a great deal of common knowledge and various tricks of the trade regarding Cultivation.
Without guidance on this common knowledge and these tricks,
an ordinary Loose Cultivator would likely have to spend enormous effort
to figure them out one by one through trial and error.
Shen Changchuan was born into the Tian Nan Shen Clan
and had received the relevant training from a young age.
He wasn’t lacking in any of the basic knowledge or fundamentals of Cultivation; in fact, he had long taken them for granted.
He had, however, overlooked the fact that his grandfather, Han Qinhu, had been a mortal just a short time ago and possessed no foundational knowledge of the Immortal Cultivation Dao whatsoever.
"Grandfather, feel free to ask whatever questions you have."
"If you were to become stronger, it would be a good thing for the village as well."
"Grandfather, have you encountered a specific bottleneck in your Cultivation?"
"Um, Changchuan, can you wait a moment?"
To Shen Changchuan’s surprise, Han Qinhu responded this way.
"Hmm?"
Shen Changchuan found this odd.
"Well, your eldest uncle has also been having some trouble with his Cultivation. So, this old man was thinking, why not have him come over too? He can listen to your explanation at the same time, and it’ll save him from having to ask you again later."
Hearing this,
Shen Changchuan understood.
’’So this is what Grandfather Han Qinhu was thinking.’’
But his words also sent Shen Changchuan into deep thought.
Shen Changchuan suddenly realized something.
Although Dawan Village had gained several more Cultivators over the past half-year,
their backgrounds meant
they lacked any decent legacy of teachings.
’’Left to their own devices like this,’’
’’when would they ever develop their talents and gain enough strength to actually help me with practical matters?’’
’’It would be difficult, I’m afraid.’’
"Changchuan, is that alright?"
Just then,
Han Qinhu’s voice pulled Shen Changchuan back to reality.
"Of course, Grandfather. There’s no problem with that."
"I was just thinking about the Cultivation of the Cultivators under my command in the village."
"What do you think? Perhaps I should hold a public lecture on Cultivation to raise the level of understanding among the village’s Cultivators regarding the Immortal Cultivation Dao?"
Shen Changchuan had no qualms about teaching others how to cultivate.
He wasn’t worried that others’ Cultivation speed would surpass his own.
On the contrary,
he genuinely needed some Cultivators at the Qi Introduction Middle Stage to act as his subordinates and handle matters for him.
At the very least, when he left Dawan Village,
there would be someone to hold down the fort,
so he wouldn’t have to be constantly on edge.
He might as well relax for a few days and use the time to hold the lectures, raising the foundational Cultivation knowledge of his grandfather and the others.
"Such a wonderful opportunity?! If that’s the case, nothing could be better!"
Han Qinhu’s eyes lit up as he spoke.
