Volume 1 The Year of the Phoenix Chapter 17 Red Willows and Green Bamboos

For thousands of years, there have been two main cultivation forces in the Bright Continent, physical cultivation and soul cultivation.

Physical cultivation starts from the exercise of muscles, bones, qi and blood, there is almost no threshold, as long as you are diligent and hardworking, you can achieve something, while soul cultivation is not, soul cultivation cultivates the soul, so there are certain requirements for understanding and qualifications, many people practice soul art for decades, but only linger in the initial stage, and finally give up without giving up.

Therefore, the number of physical cultivation on the Bright Continent was much greater than that of soul cultivation. However, whether it is soul cultivation or physical cultivation, the further you go, the more difficult it becomes, so those who can cultivate to the fullest are all people with excellent qualifications, understanding, and endurance, and the number of them is also very few.

In addition, there is an extremely rare kind of monk, sword cultivation.

Sword cultivation is also known as instrument cultivation, which is between physical cultivation and soul cultivation. Sword cultivators, with blood soul to nourish the weapon, put the sword in the wrist inside, with blood, with the soul contract, Xiaocheng is born the sword soul in the Lingtai Parkway, and then gradually through the whole body acupoints, to the unity of the Horcrux is a great success.

On the Bright Continent, there is no clear realm division for sword cultivation, because sword cultivation is both soul cultivation and body refinement, but in the process of cultivation, sword cultivation will be supplemented by body refining exercises to enhance physical strength, so most people think that sword cultivation is body cultivation.

After eating the dinner sent by Shu Fu, Zhao Yun began to meditate and practice toad skills. This toad skill is different from ordinary alchemy.

The general alchemy technique is to stimulate the blood qi through the magic trick, produce the power of the blood spirit, and temper the muscles, muscles and bones of the body and the internal organs through the power of the blood spirit, and also release the power of the blood spirit out of the body to form an attack method.

The toad gong practiced by Zhao Yun did not stimulate the power of the blood spirit, but through the method of breathing, a stream of true qi was formed in the body, and then the true qi flowed around the meridians of the whole body, and finally converged in the dantian, when the true qi flowed through the meridians of the whole body, it would strengthen the strength of the body, and finally the true qi in the dantian would become the true element, and constantly provide additional strength for the body, which was somewhat similar to alchemy, but this was actually a kind of qi refining technique, and the theory of qi refining never existed in the Bright Continent.

Zhao Yun didn't know how different the toad technique he practiced was from the alchemy technique that had existed in the Bright Continent for thousands of years, but he just felt that this exercise could not only prolong the time of holding his breath, but also increase his strength, which was a kind of alchemy in his cultivation.

When he was in Fengnian Village, Zhao Yun had already practiced the first level of Toad Gong for two years, and followed some external training methods in Toad Gong to exercise physical strength.

At this time, Zhao Yun is guiding the true qi in the body to flow to the whole body, when the true qi flows, there will be a feeling of warmth and warmth in the limbs, and when the true qi finally converges in the dantian, that feeling gathers in the lower abdomen, and when that feeling disappears, it will emit a coolness from the lower abdomen, and instantly reach all parts of the body, and the whole body is full of strength, and it is even more refreshing when you open your eyes.

Waiting for Zhao Yun to slowly stand up from the ground, suddenly there was a sound and a turbid gas was discharged, such a situation would happen every time he practiced the Toad Gong, and Zhao Yun had already gotten used to it.

The conditions of the Shu family are indeed very good, there is a five-foot square bath bucket in the room, and there is a bamboo tube connected in the bath bucket, I don't know where it leads, the cold water slowly flows out of the bamboo tube, and the water is slowly heated in the bath bucket, and bursts of white smoke come out, Zhao Yun looked around, and did not understand how the water was automatically heated.

As soon as Zhao Yun took off his clothes and jumped into the bathtub, he heard a familiar voice coming from outside the door.

"Brother Yun, Brother Yun, have you slept?"

Oh, why did this Ling'er come to me at this time, when Zhao Yun heard that it was Ling'er outside, he suddenly panicked.

Although Zhao Yun was only ten years old, he was literate since he was a child, and he also knew the principles of etiquette, righteousness and shame, and the incompatibility between men and women, so he hurriedly climbed out of the bathtub and put his clothes on his body indiscriminately.

"Squeak" The door opened, followed by Ling'er's little head sticking in, Zhao Yun was startled and hurried back.

"Ling'er...... You...... Why are you coming to me so late?"

Ling'er pouted after hearing this, "What's the late?" Besides, I haven't seen you for almost a day, so I want to come and see you, doesn't Brother Yun want Ling'er?"

Seeing Ling'er so coquettish, Zhao Yun was a little uncomfortable, Ling'er had never been like this before, could it be the reason for returning home? But thinking about Ling'er being only seven years old, it is normal to be coquettish occasionally, and my heart is also relieved.

"I think, why don't I want to, my brother also misses Ling'er. Zhao Yun replied happily.

Ling'er walked around the room with her little hands behind her back, and then asked, "Brother Yun is still comfortable to live in, and the food is still delicious?"

"Comfortable, palatable. Zhao Yun hurriedly replied.

"That's good, Brother Yun escorted me home along the way, and he also suffered a lot, so now he will make up for it at my house. "Ling'er is serious, like a hostess.

"It's not hard at all, in fact, I don't need to compensate or anything, your father promised to help me find the news of my grandfather, and I am already very grateful. ”

"It's okay, Brother Yun, you don't have to be so polite, when you come to my house, what delicious food you want to eat, just say, where do you want to play, I'll take you there, there are a lot of fun places in Elysium City." ”

Hearing Ling'er say that there was something fun, Zhao Yun suddenly remembered Chu Wangwang, so he asked, "Then Ling'er, do you know where Hongliu Street is?"

"Hongliu Street, is Brother Yun looking for Chu Wangwang?"

"Yes, you remember what he said, let me come to Elysium and go to Hongliu Street to find him. ”

Ling'er scratched her head and said, "I don't know where Hongliu Street is, in fact, I rarely go out when I'm so old, but I can let someone take you there." ”

If you want to ask what is the characteristics of Elysium and what is fun, those who often spend their time around Elysium will probably tell you about the place on Hongliu Street.

Hongliu Street is a place of wind and moon, there is no red willow on the street, only a peach tree with light pink branches, and a place of falling Ying Fangfei, now it is spring in March, the peach blossoms are in full bloom, some people come to see the flowers, some people come to look for flowers, and some people just come to find someone.

"This Chu Wangwang family is very exquisite, living in such an elegant place. Zhao Yun picked up a petal of fragrance that fell between his hair, shook his shoulders, and praised in his heart.

On both sides of the street, there are some vermilion beams and green arches, pavilions with gold painting style, and from time to time there are beaded thrushes, women with cloud silk goose necks, shyly and charmingly poke their heads out of the pavilion window, adding a different kind of scenery to Hongliu Street.

But Zhao Yun couldn't appreciate this scenery, and he couldn't comprehend it, so he only stepped on the ground, smelled the fragrance of the sky, and observed left and right on the street.

"Dare to ask this sister, do you know where the Chu Mansion is?"

Zhao Yun saw a door with a plaque of "Hanchun Pavilion", and a woman was pinching a scarf and looking at the street, so he stepped forward to ask, looking at the age, this woman is at least thirty years old, and it should be a woman.

"Yo~ Little boy, you really know how to shout, you sister, but you are so happy that people are in their hearts, I don't know what the little boy is doing in Chu Mansion?"

Seeing a child calling her sister, the woman smiled flatteringly, as if the April pink peach was dipped in nectar and stretched again.

Zhao Yun looked at the woman's appearance, and suddenly had a cramp in his stomach, but he still forcibly replied: "Sister, I'll go to Chu Mansion to find someone." ”

The woman stroked the scarf to the corner of her mouth, "Looking for someone? Aren't you looking for the eldest prince of Chu? Young master Chu is a frequent visitor to me!"

Zhao Yun hurriedly asked, "The prince of Chu you said is called Chu Wangwang?"

"If it's not Chu Wangwang, who else will it be, there is only one son surnamed Chu on Hongliu Street. The woman shook off her scarf and said.

"Then sister, can you tell me the location of Chu Mansion?"

"Why don't you come in and have a cup of tea, and my sister will tell you slowly?" the woman made a gesture and was about to pull Zhao Yun.

Zhao Yun hurriedly retreated, "No need!"

The woman pinched her waist and giggled, "Okay, for your sake, sister, for the sake of calling me sister, my sister will show you the way, you go forward from here, and you can see Chu Mansion until you go to the end." The woman pinched her orchid finger and pointed to the end of the street.

"Thank you, sister, for showing the way. Zhao Yun thanked him, turned his head and left.

"Alas, remember to say hello to my sister, my sister misses Master Chu, and asks him to come and sit here more often!" the woman shouted behind her.

Zhao Yun shook his head, leaving the woman's words behind him, thinking as he walked, how could this Chu Wangwang meet such a friend.

Chu Mansion is located at the end of the main street of Hongliu Street, cold as cold iron cast gate, hung a black plaque, the plaque is carved with two gilded characters of Chu Mansion, several green green bamboos on both sides of the gate, so that Chu Mansion looks incompatible with Hongliu Street.

Zhao Yun was about to step forward and knock on the door, but the door opened by itself, and a person who looked like a martial artist walked out of the door, looked Zhao Yun up and down, and then frowned and asked, "Who are you kidding? What are you doing here?"

"This big brother, is this Chu Wangwang's home?" Zhao Yun arched his hand.

"What are you looking for our son?"

"I'm a friend of Brother Chu, and I came to him to tell him something. ”

"Our son is not at home, I want to find him, come back later!" The martial artist was already a little impatient.

"Then may I ask ......?"

Zhao Yun wanted to ask Chu Wangwang when he would come back, but the other party shook his head and turned around, closed the door, and blocked Zhao Yun's next words.

Zhao Yun walked down the street a little boringly, and felt a burst of depression in his heart, how could he meet some strange people today, that sister was enthusiastic, and this martial artist was indifferent and ruthless.

Thinking like this, there was a sudden push from his waist, and then a bald head brushed his shoulder, Zhao Yun hurriedly turned around, and as a result, the force on his waist was greater, and he wanted to stand firm, but the force fell down again, and his legs immediately couldn't exert his strength, and his body couldn't help but fall backwards, Zhao Yun hurriedly hugged his bald head, and his bald head also fell.

Lying on the ground, Zhao Yun found that it was a monk who was hugging him, Zhao Yun hurriedly let go of the monk's neck and wanted to get up, but the monk stood up straight up, stood in front of Zhao Yun, and hurriedly pulled Zhao Yun up.

"Little donor, are you okay?" The monk looked panicked, and hurriedly apologized to Zhao Yun, "I'm sorry, I'm really sorry, the little monk walked too hurriedly just now and accidentally bumped into the little donor." ”