The "Object Manipulation Technique," however, was different.

This magic focused more on "binding" and "control."

Once cast, one’s Magical Power and Spiritual Sense acted like an invisible hand. It could flexibly manipulate objects, making them perform complex actions like moving forward, backward, ascending, descending, turning, rotating, and even hovering.

The precision and flexibility of this control were far beyond what the "Small Transport Technique" could achieve.

More importantly, the "Object Manipulation Technique" was a necessary prerequisite and foundation for cultivating an even more Advanced Magic—

The Sword Control Technique!

Only by mastering the Object Manipulation Technique—by training one’s control over objects with Magical Power and Spiritual Sense until it was as natural as moving one’s own limbs, with microscopic precision—could one apply that control to something as complex as a "sword," which required a true connection of heart and mind. This was the path to achieving "Sword Flight," and eventually, the legendary "Thousand-Mile Sword Escape"!

Although Yang Qi was on the path of the Beast Taming Sect, primarily cultivating the "Great Derivation Spirit-Controlling Technique" with a focus on controlling and nurturing Spirit Beasts, now that he had stepped onto the path of cultivation, what cultivator didn’t harbor a deep-seated yearning for the carefree life of a Sword Immortal, "to ride the wind on a sword, and vanquish evil across the land"?

Who didn’t dream of "wandering the North Sea at dawn and reaching Cangwu by dusk," embodying the grace of a Sword Immortal who could cross a thousand miles in a flash?

Mastering the Object Manipulation Technique was like obtaining the very first key to the hallowed halls of Sword Control!

Taking a deep breath, Yang Qi calmed his racing heart.

He didn’t rush to try out the new magic. Instead, he first turned his senses inward for a moment.

Then, his gaze fell upon a pen resting on a desk in the corner of the room.

With a flicker of intent, the Magical Power in his body began to circulate slowly, following the method described for the Object Manipulation Technique. A faint, invisible wisp of his Spiritual Sense extended like a tentacle and gently wrapped around the pen.

’Rise!’

At his command, the pen on the desk wobbled, floating up from the surface in a somewhat clumsy manner. It hovered in the air, about a palm’s breadth above the desk.

Yang Qi focused his mind and tried to control its movement.

The pen slowly drifted forward a short distance. Then, under his control, it made a slightly sluggish left turn, tracing an imperfect arc. It trembled as it flew back to its starting point before gently setting down again.

Though his movements were still very raw, slow, and even a little shaky, he had successfully performed the most basic controls of the Object Manipulation Technique.

Liftoff, movement, turning, and returning!

’Success!’

A gleam flashed in Yang Qi’s eyes as the corners of his mouth curved upward.

This was only the beginning.

As his Cultivation improved and he grew more proficient with the magic, he would be able to control heavier objects with greater precision and over longer distances.

One day, this Object Manipulation Technique would allow him to lift his own body and command a flying sword, soaring high above the nine heavens!

The path of cultivation was long and arduous.

But every small gain, every single breakthrough, made his heart swell with excitement and anticipation for the future.

He withdrew his Magical Power and settled back into a cross-legged position.

Sword Flight was certainly something to aspire to, but for now, the fundamentals were what mattered: solidifying his foundation, raising his Cultivation, taking good care of his Guardian Beast partners, and fulfilling his duties within the Beast Taming Sect.

...

The next day, Yang Qi was up at the crack of dawn.

He first went to the backyard to dismantle the Demon Extermination Array, which had been active all night. Then, he tallied his earnings: over eight hundred contribution points.

Time for eight consecutive draws!

[Congratulations, Host. You have drawn a prize: Low-Grade Qi Condensing Pill]

[Congratulations, Host. You have drawn a prize: Low-Grade Spirit Rice (five pounds)]

[Congratulations, Host. You have drawn a prize: Strengthening Pill]

[Congratulations, Host. You have drawn a prize: Beast Spirit Pill]

’All standard supplies for replenishing my stock.’

The fifth draw.

[Congratulations, Host. You have drawn a prize: Gathering Spirit Pill]

’Not bad.’

Gathering Spirit Pills were a higher grade than Qi Condensing Pills. They were more effective at increasing Magical Power and were especially useful for breaking through bottlenecks.

’Time to keep drawing!’

[Congratulations, Host. You have drawn a prize: Low-grade Wood Spirit Stone]

’Decent.’

He had already accumulated forty Low-grade Wood Spirit Stones.

They were all being saved to set up the Hundred Trees Nourishing Body Array.

’Another draw!’

[Congratulations, Host. You have drawn a prize: Mother-Child Unity Bell]

’Excellent.’

A look of delight appeared on Yang Qi’s face.

He had drawn another pair of these Magical Artifacts, which were used for controlling beasts and could be used for long-range sensing and transmitting simple thoughts.

Although he already had two pairs to communicate with Ta Xue and Qi Zai, one could never have too many of these practical Magical Artifacts. They could be used for his other Guardian Beasts.

’The final draw!’

[Congratulations, Host. You have drawn a prize: Profound Yellow Blood Transformation Pill]

’Profound Yellow Blood Transformation Pill?’

Yang Qi’s interest was piqued, and he immediately checked the item’s description.

[Profound Yellow Blood Transformation Pill]: An Advanced Antitoxic Treasure Pill, refined by gathering the profound yellow qi of heaven and earth and fusing it with the essence of a hundred herbs. Its properties are balanced and gentle, yet its detoxification efficacy is extremely potent. It can neutralize the vast majority of the world’s known virulent poisons, exotic toxins, and gu-curses, even those that have seeped deep into the bone marrow and tainted the bloodline. Its medicinal power also nourishes damaged qi and blood. Suitable for all creatures of flesh and blood.

’What a find! Now *this* is a true treasure pill!’

Yang Qi was overjoyed.

The effects of the Profound Yellow Blood Transformation Pill were several tiers above the Hundred Beasts Detoxification Powder he had drawn before!

The Detoxification Powder mainly targeted common toxins found in beasts. This Blood Transformation Pill, however, could even neutralize exotic poisons that had seeped into the very bone marrow and bloodline. It was practically a Universal Antidote Pill, and it worked on both humans and animals!

After his initial excitement, Yang Qi couldn’t help but start to ponder.

’Could this Profound Yellow Blood Transformation Pill cure leukemia?’

The thought had barely formed before he dismissed it.

’Probably not. Leukemia is a problem with the body’s own blood-forming cells; it’s a genetic or autoimmune disease, not something caused by an external toxin.’

’But if it were aplastic anemia or certain blood disorders caused by toxins, could it be cured then?’

’It should be effective against toxemia or sepsis, conditions where toxins enter the blood due to infection!’

Without a doubt, this was a priceless, life-saving pill.