Chapter 95 The Secret of the Ruins
Lin Bai did not go back directly to Dihuo Cave Mansion, but wandered around for a while.
Nowadays, there are some problems in my practice. If my practice used to be like a big river, now it is like a small stream.
But this is not a big deal, as long as the stone plate is there, just take your time.
Maybe when will things get better? I really can’t say for sure about my spiritual practice.
Moreover, as the pill-forming rate of the Gujing Pills shown to Fengming Pavilion slowly increases, in a month or two, you will be able to receive the spirit stone from Fengming Pavilion.
Although Zhu Yuling has not mentioned the spirit stone share of Gujing Pill, but with Senior Zhu's behavior, she will not treat her unfairly.
In fact, from Lin Bai's point of view, he was able to learn the method of alchemy because he received the favor of the Zhu family. He could have worked for his family for several years for free.
Anyway, I recover quickly, even if I work for his family for free, I can still take on private work.
After wandering around Fangshi for a long time, seeing dusk, Lin Bai went back to Jiangjiadongfu.
As soon as he entered the Jiang family's property, he saw the Jiang family's girl.
Jiang Xiaobai also saw Lin Bai, she didn't say anything, she just raised her head, she was so arrogant, she seemed to be dismissive.
Lin Bai didn't want to go forward and provoke him, but he thought that he was a disciple of Jindan and was at the fifth level of Qi training with him. He must have some experience in practice.
"Yeah! Fellow Taoist Jiang! Long time no see, I miss you so much!"
Lin Bai spoke from a distance, walked up to him, bowed and said with a smile: "I have been in seclusion for many days. As soon as I came out, I wanted to sit down and discuss the Tao with my fellow Taoists, but I couldn't find it. I feel really disappointed! Now I'm beside the road. I am so relieved to meet you by chance and see your Taoist friend again!”
Jiang Xiaobai chuckled, put his hands on his hips, and said, "Shameless! I think you really want not to see me, right?"
"How could it be?" Lin Baiquan didn't hear the sarcasm in his words and said with a smile: "Fellow Taoist Jiang, come and sit in my cave?"
"What do you want to do?" The girl immediately held her hands in front of her, her face still a little unnatural.
Why do you look a little afraid of me? Are you still very cautious?
Lin Bai didn't ask any more questions and said with a sincere smile: "I have some questions about practice and would like to ask for advice."
After Jiang Xiaobai heard this, she relaxed, her face even more unhappy, and said: "You have been in Fengming Pavilion for a long time, you have slept three times, and you have not been able to solve the problem?"
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"Are you following me?" Lin Bai thought about it carefully, but he never ruled out being followed.
There was no change on Jiang Xiaobai's face, he just folded his arms and looked up at Lin Bai, disdainfully saying: "I just happened to see you on the road, and I'm still following you? How many pounds do you weigh?"
Lin Bai felt that there was no need to talk to her, so he asked directly: "Fellow Taoist Jiang, I have encountered a bottleneck in my practice recently. My progress is much slower. It seems that I am stuck in front of the pass. What do you think of it?"
"I don't know." Jiang Xiaobai shook his head and spread his hands, "What's the point? It's just practice, isn't it the same as eating and drinking? Are you choking?"
Sure enough, the difference between people is greater than the difference between people and dogs.
Lin Bai was speechless for a moment.
After saying more than a few words, Lin Bai bowed and said goodbye.
Returning to Dihuo Cave Mansion, I met Brother Chun again when I arrived at Di'er.
This Brother Chun is a descendant of the Jiang family and has always been in charge of the Dihuo Cave Mansion. His name is Jiang Chun and he is Jiang Xiaobai's elder brother.
Lin Bai was a very hungry person and always had a thick skin, so he went to ask Jiang Chun.
After hearing this, Jiang Chun said with a smile: "You might as well go out for a walk and relax. Visit relatives and friends, go sightseeing and enjoy the scenery, drink and have fun. If you feel something in your heart and feel sluggish, let it go."
Lin Bai thanked him and returned to the cave.
After thinking about what friends he had, Zhu Yumao was the only one.
As for the fellow Taoist Wang he met when he first arrived here, he probably no longer remembers the friendship of eating donuts together.
When I opened Zhu Yumao's letter, he didn't say anything. He just wrote a few gossips and said that he would come to Xinyi Square soon and would make some friends with him.
Lin Bai was naturally looking forward to it, but he didn't know when Zhu Yumao would come.
The "no days" mentioned by monks often last for several months, or even longer.
"It's better to wait until Sister Pei comes down from the mountain. She promised me that she will sleep with me when she comes down from the mountain..."
"Maybe it will be fine if I get a little sleep."
Lin Bai stopped thinking about it and immediately started refining the elixir.
Half a month later, Lin Bai took the Gujing Pills and went to Fengming Pavilion.
This time, Zhu Yuling was quite happy when she became an elixir for more than 30 years. She chatted a lot with Lin Bai about daily life and became very affectionate.
However, Lin Bai knew that she had no intention of coveting him, and most likely she still wanted to find a future for her mortal sister.
Another half month later, Lin Bai went to Fengming Pavilion again. This time there were a lot of pills, more than 60 pills, and the rate of pills was 30%. Zhu Yuling was even more happy and kept hinting that she had a sister from the tribe who had entered cultivation.
However, she didn't explain clearly, let alone force her, so Lin Bai naturally declined.
Another half month passed in the blink of an eye. This time, more than 120 pills were produced, and the success rate was over 60%.
Zhu Yuling stopped introducing her sister, with a look of disappointment and unwillingness on her face.
Zhu Jianyang didn't say much, and just gave a few words of encouragement.
This morning, Lin Bai packed up the refined Essence Pills and prepared to go to Fengming Pavilion. The last few times Zhu Yuling wanted to give her spirit stones, Lin Bai just refused to accept them. However, Senior Zhu Jianyang said that starting from this time, the accounts must be settled clearly.
In other words, Lin Bai can obtain spiritual stones by refining the essence-consolidating pills.
The Zhu family is still very kind in doing things.
Just as he was about to open the door of the cave, a subtle spiritual energy suddenly penetrated from outside.
When he opened the door, he saw two people standing at the door.
One of them is an old acquaintance, a jerk from the Jiang family.
The other person is a female cultivator, about 20 years old, with average appearance. There is a look of vicissitudes of life on the face, but the person is cheerful.
This female correction is Huang Ruhua, a Taoist friend who had previously gone out to fight for his life.
Is this done? When Lin Bai saw this, he bowed with a smile and said, "Fellow Daoist Huang? When did you come back? Congratulations!"
Lin Bai immediately congratulated him and asked someone to come in, "Please come in for tea."
Huang Ruhua stepped into the cave and said, "I just came back yesterday." As she spoke, she sat down opposite Lin Bai.
Jiang Xiaobai also followed in, muttering that the space was too small and he couldn't stretch his legs.
Lin Bai took a look at her legs, but they were not very long. After pouring hot tea for Huang Ruhua, Lin Bai remained silent.
Huang Ruhua held the tea cup and remained silent.
Jiang Xiaobai finally realized something was wrong and walked out with a sneer, "Okay, okay, just keep it secret!"
Huang Ruhua quickly bowed and said, "Don't be surprised, fellow Daoist Jiang, you are a man of gold, let's..."
"I understand." Jiang Xiaobai walked away without forgetting to glare at Lin Bai.
After she left, Lin Bai closed the cave door.
"Thank you fellow Taoist for the elixir." Huang Ruhua stood up and bowed.
"Fellow Taoist, you are too polite. Your return this time is your fault, not the merit of the elixir, and not mine. How can we talk about kindness?" Lin Bai smiled and poured her tea again.
Huang Ruhua breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that Lin Bai didn't hold back her favor and sat down calmly.
"Where is that fellow Daoist Wang?" Lin Bai asked casually.
"Wang Zizai is dead." Huang Ruhua sighed.
This Wang Zizai is the old cultivator surnamed Wang from before, the one who lured Huang Ruhua out into the world.
"He's dead?" Lin Bai was shocked. Then Wang Zi was in the late stage of Qi training. How come he died but you were fine?
"Yes." Huang Ruhua held the teacup and did not drink, just lowered her head.
Lin Bai nodded and stopped asking. If people are willing to talk about such confidential matters, then just do so. If you ask rashly, you will be resented.
After all, the friendship is not deep.
But Huang Ruhua didn't seem to know how to keep the secret, and said: "There is an inscription in the cave ruins, which was left by the owner of the ruins. The owner's surname is Dong, and his cultivation level is unknown."
Speaking of this, she sighed quietly and continued: "There were four of us in total, and I was responsible for guarding the door. The three of them broke the protective formation. It took a month of hard work before the protective formation was broken, but there was still a phantom formation inside. Wang Daoyou slipped and fell into the formation, and eventually died of exhaustion.”
"Where are the other two?" Lin Bai asked again.
"Those two people were lucky enough to survive." Huang Ruhua showed a sad smile on her face, "I am just a Taoist friend. We managed to get some things during this trip, but the most precious things are not yet there." Get it.”
"So, only Taoist friend Wang Zizai lost his footing and died of exhaustion in Gao Xiu's cave?" Lin Bai asked.
"Indeed." Huang Ruhua nodded.
(End of chapter)