Immortal Cage - Chapter 17: Five Poison Refining Organs Guiding Technique
Entering the library, a cold sensation hit him in the face.
Although Yu Lie's physical body had undergone changes, he still felt a shiver. Fortunately, the cold sensation quickly faded, which was quite strange.
Raising his head to look around the library, Yu Lie found the layout not particularly unusual. Rows of bookshelves were arranged, with a counter in the hall where an old man with gray hair sat behind, holding a book in his hands, his eyes fixed firmly.
As Yu Lie entered, the man did not lift his head to look at him. So after scanning the surroundings, he strode to the front of the bookshelves, his eyes immediately falling on stacks of books.
There were various bindings, different sizes, and even different materials - paper editions, animal skin editions, cloth editions, and Yu Lie even saw bamboo slips.
Seeing no one stopping him, Yu Lie stood in front of the bookshelves, boldly picked up a yellow book, and started flipping through it.
"The Cunning Rabbit Guiding Technique," several large characters appeared before his eyes. Flipping through the pages, he saw illustrations of figures moving like cunning rabbits.
However, after a brief look, he put down the technique. This method was merely imitating the agility of a cunning rabbit, enhancing one's agility.
Although the Guiding Techniques were only basic methods for cultivating children, they were still effective. Techniques that did not involve special powers or consumption were considered low-grade, and "The Cunning Rabbit Guiding Technique" was one such book.
Yu Lie briefly browsed through several other techniques on the first floor, such as "Nurturing Will Guiding Technique," "Longevity Guiding Technique," "Flexible Bone Guiding Technique," and "Back Channel Guiding Technique."
He found that all the techniques on the first floor were low-grade, either for harmonizing the body, improving flexibility, or slightly enhancing strength. Only a few books mentioned accelerating transformation, involving consumption of certain substances.
Yu Lie's interest was piqued. He approached the counter on the first floor, greeted the young attendant behind it, and then headed towards the stairs leading to the upper floors.
After Yu Lie entered, the young attendant on the first floor had not raised his head. It was only after Yu Lie stepped onto the stairs that the attendant glanced at him.
Such a comfortable and noble position, surrounded by collections of techniques, was truly enviable to Yu Lie. Unfortunately, such positions were rare and not something he could aspire to at his current level.
Arriving on the second floor, where there was another attendant, unlike the first floor, there were scattered pedestrians among the bookshelves, all flipping through books one by one.
Yu Lie approached the counter on the second floor, bowed, and presented a token from the Immortal Academy. He then began browsing through the bookshelves on the second floor.
Soon, he discovered that the Guiding Techniques on the second floor were a step above those on the first floor. Almost every book involved assisting in digesting demonic energy, tempering special powers, and included consumption methods.
However, after a brief scan, Yu Lie went straight to the third floor.
Time was running out, with only half an hour left before the library closed.
Yu Lie didn't have much time to waste on the remaining floors. Since the books on the shelves were only basic versions and did not provide specific cultivation methods, he could only broaden his knowledge by browsing through them.
Upon reaching the third floor, where there was another attendant, Yu Lie presented a third token.
He entered the bookshelves and began his careful selection.
One superior Guiding Technique after another appeared before his eyes:
"The White Brow Five Yang Guiding Technique": Enhances vitality, locks in primordial yang, strengthens essence, and assists in cultivation by consuming items like donkey roots and tiger whips, aiding in breakthroughs.
"The Meteor Guiding Technique - Three Styles": Moves like a meteor, swift as lightning, with dazzling and piercing effects, recommended for practitioners who have mastered the art of snake imitation. Those who are swift shall not perish!
"The Thunder Fire Incineration Guiding Technique": Guiding within fire, sitting calmly in an oil cauldron, practicing this method can greatly benefit those who have reached the apprentice realm and are learning the Palm Thunder Fire technique, aiding in achieving the Hundred Refinements Thunder Fire Body upon mastery.
One book after another...
The Guiding Techniques on the third floor not only involved consumption methods and were somewhat related to breaking through major realms, but also enhanced the success rate!
Each technique had its unique effects, either significantly developing the practitioner's physique or cultivating unique powers, allowing for the attainment of special constitutions!
For example, the Hundred Refinements Thunder Fire Body from the "Thunder Fire Incineration Guiding Technique," once achieved, would enable one to handle thunder and fire. During battles, one could apply oil to burn enemies without harming oneself. Upon reaching mastery, the likelihood of breaking through to the apprentice realm would greatly increase, and one could continue to cultivate Thunder Fire techniques. It was truly a top-grade Guiding Technique!
Yu Lie browsed through book after book, his eyes getting a bit blurry, his thoughts wandering.
As he was carefully perusing, a voice suddenly sounded in his ear, "Friend, are you feeling overwhelmed by all the options? Although there aren't many techniques on this floor, there are still dozens of them. If you read each one carefully, you might not have time to make a decision."
Yu Lie was taken aback and turned to see a man in a blue shirt, not a robe, standing beside him, speaking softly.
Seeing Yu Lie looking over, the man bowed slightly and said, "I am Song Danqing, the attendant of this floor. Nice to meet you, friend."
Yu Lie realized that this person was the attendant on the third floor. He felt somewhat surprised since no one had paid him any attention on the first and second floors. Unexpectedly, on the third floor, someone not only acknowledged him but also seemed to guide him in choosing a technique.
Although surprised, Yu Lie returned the courtesy. He politely said, "Your words are true. I am Yu Lie, and this is my first time visiting the library. I appreciate your guidance."
Song Danqing waved his hand, "No need for formalities. Since it's your first time, let me guide you through the selection."
Yu Lie was delighted and nodded in agreement.
Song Danqing then asked, "Among lions, tigers, snakes, elephants, leopards, wolves, and cats, which animal did you choose to cultivate with?"
Yu Lie pondered and replied, "Wolf."
Song Danqing then stepped forward and said, "Transforming like a wolf or tiger is just the beginning of shedding the mortal shell, closely related to the cultivation of the apprentice realm. Since you chose to cultivate with the wolf, you should select a Guiding Technique related to wolves."
"For example, this book, 'The Azure Wolf Howling at the Moon Guiding Technique,' when mastered, enhances nighttime powers, allowing one to absorb moonlight even in the apprentice realm, greatly aiding in breakthroughs!"
"And this book, 'The Celestial Dog Devouring the Sun Guiding Technique,' related to the wolf and dog species, allows one to eventually consume solar essence. It is even more powerful than 'The Azure Wolf Howling at the Moon Guiding Technique,' but it comes with greater risks, as it can easily lead to self-immolation, burning the internal organs."
Harvesting solar essence and lunar energy was something only those in the Qi Refinement realm could do at will, yet these two techniques could be practiced even in the Body Tempering realm! Once mastered, with the assistance of solar essence and lunar energy, the probability of breaking through to a higher realm would significantly increase!
Song Danqing continued:
"And there's this book, 'The Lingering Void Disciple Guiding Technique.' Although the name may not be outstanding, it was compiled by a great demon..."
This person seemed to treasure the techniques on the third floor and introduced what Yu Lie was most concerned about, making his heart race with excitement.
Finally, he said, "If you have no other specific requirements, I recommend choosing between 'The Azure Wolf Howling at the Moon Guiding Technique' and 'The Celestial Dog Devouring the Sun Guiding Technique.' Many practitioners in the academy are studying these two techniques, so you can seek advice from them regularly."
He smiled at Yu Lie, "With your talent, I'm sure others in the academy would be happy to help."
Upon hearing this, Yu Lie realized that Song Danqing had approached him probably because he saw some potential in him and wanted to establish a good relationship.
Indeed, that was the case. For Song Danqing, guiding Yu Lie required just a few more words, and it was part of his job.
Yu Lie felt grateful in his heart.
For over a year, he had not encountered a single stroke of luck, but now, after successfully shedding his old self, he had encountered two strokes of luck in a single day.
This unexpected turn of events caught Yu Lie off guard, almost making him doubt whether Blackwater Town was truly a land of evil.
Yu Lie was not foolish enough to reject others' goodwill. He immediately bowed, "Thank you for your guidance, Song Brother."
Song Danqing, seeing Yu Lie's sincere gratitude, smiled brightly, "You're welcome, Brother Yu."
However, Yu Lie did not immediately choose between the two techniques. He pondered for a moment and then asked, "Are there any Guiding Techniques on this floor that are even more powerful, regardless of whether they are related to wolves or dogs? I don't mind paying a higher price."
Song Danqing was surprised, his expression slightly strange, but he still led Yu Lie to another section.
On the bookshelves, titles like "The Snake-Scorpion Demon Cultivation Guiding Technique," "The Soul-Grabbing Soul-Calling Guiding Technique," and "The Heaven's Deficiency Earth's Lack Guiding Technique" appeared before Yu Lie's eyes.
With Song Danqing's guidance, Yu Lie soon set his sights on a particular technique:
"The Five Poison Refining Organs Guiding Technique"!
"Feeding on the five poisons, metal, wood, water, fire, earth, refining the five organs - heart, liver, spleen, lungs, kidneys, extracting the essence and spirit from poison, consuming a hundred types of poison, making the body immune to all poisons... Breaking through the Qi Refinement barrier, it has miraculous effects! Through alchemy and consumption, one can also nourish the body."
Yu Lie held the technique in his hands, his face showing a mix of emotions.
But deep down, he was overjoyed and determined to choose this technique!