He studied it for several years and only learned a little bit, let alone mastered it and grasped its true essence.
Back at the Imperial Preceptor's residence, Zhou Zhizhi locked herself in her room and eagerly began to read the "Northern Darkness Divine Art".
Zhou Zhizhi carefully read the contents of each page, and soon she discovered that the key to cultivating the "Northern Darkness Divine Art" lies in mastering the circulation path of Qi and blood within the body, and cultivating internal strength by regulating breathing and exercise.
Following the instructions in the book, Zhou Zhizhi slowed her breathing, focused her energy in her lower abdomen, and allowed her blood and energy to slowly circulate throughout her body. She carefully felt the flow of blood and energy within her body.
This method of circulating qi was no different from the original owner's previous cultivation, so she was able to get started easily. When she tried to further gather the blood qi into her dantian, she clearly felt that her meridians were blocked and her path was blocked.
"System, system, what's going on?" Zhou Zhizhi was confused. Based on her understanding of the book, during cultivation, the internal energy in the dantian was condensed from true qi, and blood and qi could not possibly gather in the dantian.
"Qi and blood, and internal energy, are fundamentally two different things. Trying to merge them is against common sense, so how could it possibly succeed?!"
Zhou Zhizhi was originally quite confident in learning the Beiming Divine Skill, but now it seems that learning this skill will be much more difficult.
【Honey, this is what the Northern Darkness Divine Art is like.】The system gave an affirmative answer to Zhou Zhizhi's question.
"If this skill is so tricky, practicing it must be extremely difficult. How am I supposed to learn it in just over twenty days? Isn't this forcing me to be eliminated?!" Zhou Zhizhi was now somewhat regretting exchanging this condition for Xiao Xiyou's Ten-Ingredient Tonic Pill.
It's so difficult, really so difficult!
She overestimated herself! And she overestimated the original owner's talent in this area!
"Don't worry, honey, I have a shortcut you can choose too." The system said slowly and deliberately, completely ignoring Zhou Zhizhi's anxiety.
"What method?" Upon hearing the system's words, Zhou Zhizhi felt like a drowning person had found a piece of driftwood and hurriedly asked.
"You can take the Ten-Ingredient Tonic Pill to significantly improve your Qi and blood in a short period of time. Then, circulate your internal energy to break through the true Qi protecting your dantian. This is the only way to overcome your current bottleneck." As soon as the system finished speaking, Zhou Zhizhi thought of the scene when she last exchanged for the Ten-Ingredient Tonic Pill, so she tentatively asked.
"What are the conditions for exchanging for the Perfect Tonic Pill this time?" Zhou Zhizhi knew that this broken system would definitely not give it to her for free.
"Honey, this ultimate tonic is in high demand. I only have one left in stock, and you've already fed it to the male lead, Xiao." The system used its usual trick again, speaking the most ruthless words in the gentlest tone.
Upon hearing this, Zhou Zhizhi felt like she was about to vomit blood from anger: "Then what am I supposed to do? Just wait to die?!"
Don't worry, although I don't have any miracle cures here, I can tell you some inside information.
[Practicing qigong with someone who has taken the Ten-Ingredient Tonic Pill can also help you achieve the same effect of breaking through the true qi in your dantian. If you practice qigong together, your qi and blood will be abundant, making the effect even better than taking the Ten-Ingredient Tonic Pill.]
After hearing the system's explanation, Zhou Zhizhi couldn't help but curse inwardly. She cursed once again that this damn system would be chopped up and fed to the data dogs sooner or later.
"If you had a way, why didn't you say so earlier? You're talking in such a dramatic way, is it fun to tease me?" Zhou Zhizhi angrily questioned the system.
【That's really interesting, honey.】
This is one of the few joys I have left.
This lousy system always likes to build its happiness on Zhou Zhizhi's suffering. However, it holds the power of life and death over Zhou Zhizhi, so she can only wear a mask of pain and force a smile.
I'll endure it!
Under the cover of darkness, Zhou Zhizhi once again donned her night clothes and embarked on her journey to infiltrate Xiao Xiyou's residence.
Meanwhile, a grand drama was unfolding in the Second Prince's residence.
"This servant greets Your Highness the Second Prince. May Your Highness enjoy boundless blessings and peace." The one kneeling before Xiao Xiyou was none other than Eunuch Wei from the Eastern Depot.
He was the most powerful figure in the Eastern Depot besides Eunuch Cao. Logically speaking, everyone in the Eastern Depot should be the Third Prince's henchmen, but he appeared in Xiao Xiyou's study at this moment.
"Please rise quickly, Eunuch Wei." Xiao Xiyou looked worried and helped Eunuch Wei, who was kneeling on the ground, to his feet.
"To be honest, Your Highness, this old servant once served the Emperor together with your mother, Consort Wan. Consort Wan was beautiful and kind-hearted, and she helped this old servant many times." As he reminisced about the past, Eunuch Wei raised his hand to wipe away tears with his sleeve.
"Later, after Consort Wan was favored by the Emperor and granted a title, the Emperor even had this old servant serve her at his side."
"Eunuch Wei." The flickering candlelight reflected in Xiao Xiyou's eyes, which were now slightly red and moist.
Seeing Xiao Xiyou's emotional expression, Eunuch Wei couldn't help but feel secretly pleased. His plan was about to succeed, so he put in more effort and continued to evoke emotion.
"I just didn't expect that Her Majesty was so unfortunate and left so early, leaving the Second Prince all alone and helpless."
"This old servant feels so sorry for the Second Prince!" Eunuch Wei reached out and gently grasped Xiao Xiyou's sleeves, urgently expressing his concern.
"I am already very grateful that Eunuch Wei remembers me and is coming to see me now."
Xiao Xiyou understood that Eunuch Wei had come at the wrong time, precisely after he had made a name for himself in court and demonstrated his abilities.
The purpose behind this is probably not simple. He had long heard that Eunuch Wei and Eunuch Cao were outwardly friendly but inwardly at odds within the Eastern Depot.
Eunuch Wei had long harbored rebellious intentions and wanted to take sole control of the Eastern Depot. His presence here at this moment only proves that he needs a puppet.
A simple-minded and easily controlled puppet with the status of a prince.
Then he would naturally grant Eunuch Wei's wish!
After all, the Eastern Depot was a powerful force, and if he could completely control it, it would be the greatest help in his ascension to the throne.
It's uncertain who will be whose puppet by then; high-level hunters often appear as prey.
Xiao Xiyou, living in this ruthless palace, experienced the coldness and warmth of human nature. He was the best at reading people's expressions and the best at seeing through the desires in people's hearts.
At this moment, all he needs to do is pretend to be an incompetent prince who can only wait for Eunuch Wei's help to gain his trust.
Although there may not be any immediate results, the long-term benefits are what matter, and no one cares about a small loss in the short term.
Showing weakness was Xiao Xiyou's most frequently used tactic in the palace.
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