Chapter 19: The Sword Sect is Really Rich

Before his inner sect cultivation journey even began, Nanwang had already begun to feel like quitting.

It's not just a little bit of retreat, but retreat from head to toe.

The Sword Sect's environment was considered harsh even by many inner sect disciples, not to mention Nan Wang who had only reached the fourth level of body refining.

Just stepping onto the snowy ground of the Sword Sect had already drained all of Nan Wang's strength.

If Du Xueling hadn't used her inner strength to protect him, Nan Wang would have been frozen unconscious before he could last even half an incense stick.

The good news is that Du Xueling is in Jianzong’s own residence.

The mansion is equipped with a constant temperature array, which can keep the temperature inside the array around zero even if the temperature outside is below minus thirty degrees Celsius.

It’s still cold, but at least not cold enough to make me pass out.

Du Xueling never practiced in the mansion. The place where she retreated was always an icy cave covered with snow. She grew up in the Sword Sect and was not afraid of the wind, snow or severe cold.

Thus, this mansion, which she had no use for, became a bargain for Nan Wang.

"Junior brother, the environment of the Sword Sect is strict. You cannot go out easily before you refine your Qi. This mansion is given to you. There is a teleportation array in the mansion. The other end of the array is connected to the disciple courtyard on the mountainside. Next time you want to come, just go directly from the outer gate."

"...Thank you, Senior Sister."

Nan Wang looked at the luxurious mansion in front of him and his brain stopped functioning for a moment.

According to the prices in Qingyunmen, converted to modern times, this is roughly equivalent to an apartment within the Fifth Ring Road of Beijing, and it has to be a single-family villa.

A villa! Free for you!

The Sword Sect is really, really rich!

Although Du Xueling's mansion is very large, many of its internal facilities are incomplete because it has not been used for many years.

However, for Nanwang, who had lived in a shophouse for ten years, this place couldn't be better.

The entire mansion is in the shape of a Chinese character "回", with the main hall in the middle and two symmetrical rows of houses surrounding it. Walking in from the majestic gate, there are winding corridors all the way. In the dense courtyard, there are not only small springs with falling snow, but also red pines growing wildly, white snow and red leaves, which are beautiful beyond words.

Nan Wang stared with wide eyes, his confused mind couldn't help but think:

[It’s so beautiful, it’s really… so perfect, is there any better place for an open-air barbecue than this! ]

[Enjoying the snow scene while eating skewers, this, this, this...]

[This is the life of a god, why bother cultivating to be an immortal? ]

Du Xueling, who was leading the way in front, stumbled.

She turned around, frowned, and said to Nanwang: "Junior brother, those who practice Taoism should not be greedy for pleasure. Seeking the great way to live forever is the right path."

Nan Wang stared at Du Xueling blankly. His mouth, which was slightly opened due to excessive shock, had not yet closed, and he had no chance to reply.

Du Xueling continued, "Although this temperature-raising formation is good, overuse will affect your cultivation. So, let's put it this way. Every time your realm is raised to a higher level, one level of the formation will be removed. When you break through to the Qi Refining stage, all five levels of the formation will be removed."

"ah!?"

Nanwang screamed miserably, but the words “No, Senior Sister” were stuck in his throat.

Others can freeze, but the grill can’t. What if the temperature is too low and the fire can’t be lit?

But soon, Nan Wang realized that there was a loophole.

It can't be said to be a loophole, but he knows his own strength very well. It will take him hundreds of years to break through the Qi Refining stage.

So... it should be OK, his grill.

Nan Wang thought carefully.

There was no new conversation on the way. The two walked into the main house, where someone was already sitting and waiting for them.

"Oh, Senior Sister, you guys are too slow. I've finished my drink."

A thunderous voice rang out, and the person who spoke was of sturdy build, with sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes. His short hair was tied into a small knot at the back of his head. In his hand was a pitch-black wine gourd with red patterns, and on the table was a red lance. He was in a relaxed and carefree manner. It was the third senior brother of Qingyun Sect, Zhan Chenming.

Nanwang's eyes lit up, and his heart burst into tears:

【Kuuuuuuu, it’s the third senior brother! 】

[Third Brother is so handsome, with such muscles and lines, he is truly a man! ]

Zhan Chenming blushed and said modestly: "Junior brother, thank you for your kindness..."

“Cough cough cough!”

Du Xueling coughed twice, drowning out Zhan Chenming's voice.

Zhan Chenming knew he had said something wrong and quickly shut his mouth.

Du Xueling said, "I still have a lot of spiritual wine in my cave, you can take as much as you want."

"Hey! Senior Sister is so generous!"

Zhan Chenming responded with a smile and then stood up.

The climate in Sword Sect is extreme, and warming spiritual wine is a necessity in Sword Sect. Almost every disciple of Sword Sect is good at brewing wine, so the spiritual wine produced by Sword Sect is also the best spiritual wine in the entire Qingyun Sect.

Zhan Chenming stood up like a stone peak rising from the ground. His nine-foot height was majestic and full of pressure.

Compared with Zhan Chenming, Du Xueling, who is half a step away from Yuanying, seems to be less intimidating, not to mention Nan Wang's small body. He is like a child in front of Zhan Chenming, weak and pitiful.

Facing the mountains, Nanwang smacked his lips in amazement.

Zhan Chenming, a man of steel and iron, is a character that fits the original novel perfectly.

Most of the people in the world of immortal cultivation are handsome men and beautiful women with slim figures.

Only Zhan Chenming has a strange vision. He has trained his body to the point of enlightenment. He does not need any external objects. He can withstand the attacks of monks of the same level with his physical body alone. He is a real muscular man.

Of all the characters that appear in the entire book “Dragon Lord”, Zhan Chenming can definitely be regarded as one of Nanwang’s favorite... uh, favorite cannon fodders.

Not only him, the entire Qingyun Sect...are actually cannon fodder.

Thinking of this, Nan Wang couldn't help but sigh deeply.

"Junior brother, Senior Brother Zhan is very experienced in the field of body refining. It is most appropriate for him to guide you in the process."

Du Xueling said.

In fact, with Du Xueling's cultivation and talent, he was more than qualified to guide Nanwang in body training.

So why didn't she do it herself?

Because it only took her three hours from entering the Tao to refining her Qi.

Not three years, not three months, not even three days.

But three hours.

In her hundreds of years of memory, she could not find the existence of these three hours that were almost worthless.

——She didn’t even remember how she had broken through the Body Refining Stage.

——She could never imagine that there were people who even needed guidance on body refining.

Not everyone in the world is suitable for cultivating immortals. For disciples who have not been able to refine their Qi in ten years, returning to the mortal world is their best destination rather than staying in Qingyun Sect.

However, there are always exceptions.

Various special cases.

The more gifted a cultivator is, the less he needs external assistance; the more mediocre a cultivator is, the more he cannot live without elixirs and pills throughout his life.

Zhan Chenming is a special case.

As a true disciple, he is naturally gifted, but he has a special physique. When practicing, he needs medicinal baths to assist in physical training. He also deals with these things all the time. This is why Du Xueling called him.

Nan Wang's talent and cultivation were obvious to him, and Du Xueling saw through it at a glance.

However, she wanted Nanwang to be an exception.

How can a person with no talent improve himself?

Squander resources, smash countless resources.

Rather than saying that Du Xueling believed that Nan Wang could improve his cultivation on his own, it would be better to say that she believed that with her own resources, she could defeat Nan Wang and enable him to refine his Qi.

Zhan Chenming patted his chest and said, "Don't worry, little junior brother. I am very familiar with the matter of body refining. Leave it to me. I guarantee that you will be successful in body refining within three days!"

After hearing the first few sentences, Nanwang nodded repeatedly, with a strong ambition burning in his heart.

After hearing the last sentence, Nanwang's ambition turned into a miserable cry:

"How long??? Three days???"

"Yes, three days."

"But Third Brother, I am only at the fourth level of physical training now..."

There is a gap of five small realms between the fourth level of physical training and the great perfection of physical training.

It took him ten years just to reach the fourth level of physical training. Now you tell him that he can reach the great perfection of physical training in three days?

"Don't worry, little brother. It only took me one day to break through from the beginning of the Dao to the great perfection of physical training. You have already reached the fourth level of physical training, which is only five small realms. Three days is more than enough!"

Zhan Chenming said this with a solemn oath.

Nanwang's cry became even more miserable: "Can everything be fulfilled in one day?"

Zhan Chenming said: "Yeah, I think this is still slow, why don't we ask Senior Sister how long it took?"

Du Xueling just smiled and said nothing.

Everything is implied.

Nanwang said with difficulty: "Third Brother, First Sister, everyone has different talents. I, I..."

"Just rest assured!"

Zhan Chenming patted Nan Wang's shoulder, not using much strength, but he almost knocked Nan Wang to the ground.

He quickly helped Nanwang up and said with a smirk:

"The stage of body refining has nothing to do with the quality of the technique. It only needs to improve the body's ability to absorb spiritual energy. I happen to have a recipe for a medicinal bath that can open up the meridians and strengthen the body. As long as my junior brother soaks in the medicinal bath to practice, he will be able to easily absorb spiritual energy and break through the realm of physical training."

"There is no point in saying more. Just give it a try and you will know. Come on, little brother. I will protect you personally!"