I Can Strengthen Infinitely-Chapter 189 - 153: Complete Version of the Nourishing Essence Technique (2)

Chapter 189: Chapter 153: Complete Version of the Nourishing Essence Technique (2)

"The tasks are completed. I can visit the West Qi Mountain Temple tomorrow morning," Qin Yuesheng laughed.

...

The first time he came to West Qi Mountain Temple, Qin Yuesheng followed behind Zuo Zonghao and the others. This time, however, he came alone.

Looking at the mist-shrouded forest, Qin Yuesheng walked right in.

This forest was filled with a peculiar aura, as if unseen eyes were constantly watching you, making anyone feel a chill down the spine.

Qin Yuesheng surveyed his surroundings confidently. If someone were secretly observing him, he would sense even if they were hidden.

But now, Qin Yuesheng found nothing, as if it was all an illusion.

As he walked ahead, suddenly a swift gust swept towards the back of his head.

Despite not seeing it, Qin Yuesheng instantly sensed it, and with a pulse of Inner Strength, he threw a counter-punch backward.

It was the simplest punch, yet in Qin Yuesheng’s hands, even the simplest punch unleashed astounding power.

Bang!

Suddenly, Qin Yuesheng’s fist collided with the assailant.

Upon closer inspection, the opponent turned out to be a stone figure resembling a terracotta warrior!

With one punch, half of the stone figure shattered; not even stone could withstand Qin Yuesheng’s might.

Yet the stone figure showed no fear and attacked Qin Yuesheng again with its remaining arm.

Qin Yuesheng grabbed the stone figure’s wrist and violently tore its arm off, kicking it into pieces, leaving nothing recognizable.

Among the rubble lay a conspicuous red orb.

As he dismantled a stone fragment, it proved ordinary with nothing unique. Only then did Qin Yuesheng pick up the red orb and dismantle it.

[Dismantle successful, acquired: ’Low-level Spiritual Crystal x1’]

"Low-level Spiritual Crystal?" Qin Yuesheng mused over the crystal stone, lost in thought.

He suddenly felt that the power system of West Qi Mountain Temple was not aligned with the martial world.

This intrigued Qin Yuesheng even more about West Qi Mountain Temple.

Crackling sounds!

In the mist, more stone figures emerged, wielding stone swords, spears, lances, and knives, attacking Qin Yuesheng.

"It seems this is the means West Qi Mountain Temple uses to guard the forest against outsiders," Qin Yuesheng said, stepping forward to fight the stone figures.

Actually, Qin Yuesheng wasn’t aware that the stone figures were the temple’s second line of defense; the first being an illusion array at the forest outskirts, causing anyone who strays into the array to lose direction, eventually walking right out.

Yet, Qin Yuesheng’s Spirit Talent allowed him to bypass the illusion array.

In just moments, all the stone figures were defeated by Qin Yuesheng, turning into rubble.

Picking up the orbs, he dismantled them, placing them in his Celestial Demon pouch. Seeing no new stone figures appear, he dashed towards the mountain of West Qi Mountain Temple.

...

The ascent also included an illusion array, but Qin Yuesheng had since developed a resistance to illusions; the illusions now appeared as distorted mosaic images, half reality and half illusion. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

Following the crumbs of reality, Qin Yuesheng reached the halfway point of the mountain, at the temple’s gate.

With the sealed force in Cyan Yang City broken, the threat of the Great Ghost Venerable resolved, the temple was no longer shutting its gates, though when it would fully open remained uncertain.

Two young temple boys sweeping outside the gate were astonished to see Qin Yuesheng appear.

They knew well the formidable power of the illusion array, that even temple Daoists could get lost without memorizing the route.

Yet, this person managed to arrive from the base of the mountain.

"Good morning, sir," a young temple boy greeted, lowering his bamboo broom.

"Good morning to you too. Is Daoist Qingfeng around? I came to chat," Qin Yuesheng laughed.

"Sir, I’ll lead you," one of the young temple boys replied.

"No, we must inform the Daoists first about your visit before we can bring you into the temple," the other insisted earnestly.

"No worries, I’ll wait here. Please inform Daoist Qingfeng of my visit."

"Oh sir, we’re not young Daoists, merely temple boys," the young boys expressed bashfully, exuding a charming innocence.

With their help, Daoist Qingfeng soon approached from the temple and warmly greeted Qin Yuesheng.

"Young Master Qin, why have you come? Your help that night was invaluable. Unfortunately, the temple head left urgently, otherwise we would have properly thanked you."

"Never mind that. It was for the safety of Cyan Yang City’s people. There’s no need for thanks. Without your aid, the situation would have worsened."

Daoist Qingfeng’s face showed embarrassment, "If I had been able to contain the seal, the Great Ghost Venerable wouldn’t have escaped."

"Daoist, don’t reproach yourself. It was beyond your control. Cyan Yang City remains stable with no disaster, so it’s still fortunate."

"Haha, you’re absolutely right, Young Master Qin."

Amid laughter, Daoist Qingfeng welcomed Qin Yuesheng into West Qi Mountain Temple.

As a guest, Daoist Qingfeng took Qin Yuesheng to a wooden building near the mountain’s back, Daoist Qingfeng’s abode.

Surrounded by lush mountains, under azure skies and white clouds, breezes occasionally stirred the wind chimes, while indoor incense filled the air, calming the spirit.

Gazing at the distant mountains, Qin Yuesheng marveled, "A truly serene place for self-cultivation."

"If Young Master Qin is interested, you can stay for a while at our temple. We have enough spare rooms," Daoist Qingfeng offered with a smile, bringing cushions.

"Thanks, Daoist," Qin Yuesheng accepted the cushion and sat. "Daoist Qingfeng, West Qi Mountain Temple is the only place within a thousand miles of Cyan Yang City that produces pills. How many formulas do you have?"

"About seven or eight. Are you interested in pills, Young Master Qin?"

"The pills are secondary. I’m mainly interested in formulas," Qin Yuesheng said, touching his hand. "I have a passion for pill crafting but lack formulas to try. Do you have any for sale? I’m willing to pay handsomely for one or two."

"Um," Daoist Qingfeng paused.

This was beyond his authority.

For any organization, pill formulas are crucial, considered unsellable.

If anyone else asked, Daoist Qingfeng would instantly refuse, but Qin Yuesheng had saved Cyan Yang City, making it difficult to refuse.

"Let me ask the temple head. If he agrees, you can have what you wish," Daoist Qingfeng said.

"Great," Qin Yuesheng nodded.