The Green Mountains.
After returning, Chen Yun and Gong Ju immediately placed the images of the divine soldiers, ghost soldiers, gods, ghosts, and altars back in the side hall.
Just thinking of offering more offerings to thank the soldiers for their efforts.
Chen Yun and the yin soldiers and generals might be in a superior-subordinate relationship, but he and Ji Xin, the 300 divine soldiers and generals, can only be considered in a cooperative relationship.
Whether it's a superior-subordinate relationship or a cooperative one, since they fought and risked their lives for him, he should certainly reward them after the fact.
Unexpectedly, the consciousness of Qin Liang appeared from within the temple: "Master, we may not be able to leave and fight again in the short term."
Chen Yun was startled and thought that the soldiers and generals were seriously injured in their battle with the ghost general this time. He hurriedly asked, "Are you guys okay?"
Qin Liang did not appear in person, but only conveyed his consciousness to Chen Yun, "We are fine, but this time our brothers have absorbed too many ghost soldiers, and we need to properly refine them. Therefore, we will not be able to fight for a short period of time."
Chen Yun was stunned and asked, "Your meaning is, our brothers will 'level up'?"
"What does 'level up' mean?" Qin Liang didn't quite understand.
Chen Yun wiped the sweat from his brow and quickly changed his wording, "What I mean is, the brothers have consumed a large number of ghost soldiers to enhance their strength?"
This time, Qin Liang understood what Chen Yun meant, and his response was filled with joy: "Yes, my lord, we have consumed numerous ghost soldiers, especially me, General Cui, and General Ji. Our strength will undergo a significant increase as a result, but it will require time to refine the ghost qi of those soldiers and generals."
Chen Yun had long known that divine soldiers and generals, as well as yin soldiers and generals, can enhance their strength by absorbing other "spirits". At first, he didn't recall this immediately. Now that he heard Qin Liang say this, he was very happy in his heart: "Good, you refine them well. Wait until you have fully absorbed everything to talk about it."
"Good, my lord."
Qin Liang nodded in response, and then there was no further movement.
...
After finishing the business, Chen Yun and Gong Juji went outside.
Wang Siyan and the four demons, the Monkey Demon and the Brown Bear Demon, knew that Chen Yun had returned earlier and had been waiting there.
"Teacher, you're back so soon?"
"Brother, did you guys not fight against the Ghost King?"
The Monkey Demon, L plural=nian Demon, and other demons approached to ask.
The proudly victorious Gong Juji laughed and said, "The Ghost King wasn't tough. With the cooperation of Teacher and many soldiers and brothers, we quickly defeated him and his ghost soldiers, causing them to drop their armor."
The Monkey Demon was somewhat surprised and asked, "Since you were able to subdue the Ghost King so quickly, why did you return so early? Shouldn't the local officials and people be grateful and appreciative?"
The Rhinoceros Demon also seemed somewhat puzzled and said, "Yes, Teacher said he was going to save the angel. Why didn't you bring the angel back?"
Chen Yun was in a good mood, smiling mysteriously, "There are some things that can't be demanded actively; they have to be offered by others."
Wang Siyan stared at him intently, looking at his face.
Hearing this, she nodded in agreement, quite in favor of Chen Yun's statement.
Indeed, if Chen Yun had immediately demanded what he needed after saving the angel, he might have been seen as someone seeking fame and fortune.
If others offered it willingly, the situation would be different.
That was your insistent attempt to give it to me, and I am indifferent to fame and fortune, not taking it.
In that case, even if others find out, they would only praise you for your integrity.
Although she doesn't know what exactly happened, Wang Siyan looked at Chen Yun, and her expression was somewhat confused.
Back then, when the other party entered the Daoist Temple, he still looked quite naive.
Who would have thought that in just over a year, not only had he become unusually handsome and towering, but he had also gained extraordinary abilities that could shake the heavens and the earth.
The hand that gathered powerful disciples under his wing, including Gong Juji, several powerful disciples, as well as Qin Liang, Ji Xin, and Cui Ming from the spirit realm.
In just a few months apart, Wang Siyan felt that the distance between her and Chen Yun was growing ever more distant.
While Wang Siyan was daydreaming,
Chen Yun spoke to Gong Juji: "This time, you have made great contributions and I am deeply moved in my heart."
Gong Juji said with a look of modesty, "Teacher, it was the layout of the formation that was well done. I and the other soldiers and brothers merely cooperated with Teacher, and we were fortunate to succeed."
"Ah, merits are merits, there's no need to act like mere mortals and flatter each other," Chen Yun praised without hesitation: "The five of you brothers have never learned magic, but you all possess such strength. Fortunately, I have a few good magic spells to pass on to you."
Gong Juji was overjoyed and bowed, "Thank you, Teacher, for passing down the magic to us."
"Thank you, Teacher."
"Being able to learn the Teacher's magic is our little demon's honor."
The four demons, including the Monkey Demon and the Brown Bear Demon, all showed gratitude.
They are all spirits born from the Qi of mountains and rivers. Whether it is cultivation or fighting with humans, they all rely on their instincts in battle.
You could say that, being able to utilize half of your strength is already quite good.
If they could learn magic, their battle strength would undoubtedly increase dramatically.
How could it not make these demons happy?
Chen Yun naturally understood this principle as well.
Today, he was ready to pass on several magic spells to the five demons. The main reason was that Gong Juji had made great contributions, and he was determined to win people's hearts.
If someone dedicates themselves to your tutelage, invests time and effort in combat, and receives nothing in return, what would motivate them to risk their lives for you?
Reward for merit and punishment for mistakes.
Fairness should not be lost, which is the key to long-term stability.
Chen Yun laughed and waved his hand, then looked at the tiger spirit lying there, "Little Tiger, your hard work in transportation is certainly not forgotten by me. How about this, I pass on the art of flying clouds to you?"
The tiger spirit was overjoyed and said, "Thank you, Master. Thank you."
Chen Yun hummed and turned his head towards Wang Siyan, saying: "Sister, please bring me pen, ink, paper and inkstone. I will teach the magic to them."
"Alright." Wang Siyan replied.
Who would have thought that Gong Juji suddenly felt embarrassed and said, "Teacher, we cannot read or write."
Chen Yun blinked his eyes and said, "I know. Let my sister-in-law explain it to you later."
Wang Siyan, who was about to go get the ink, paper, and brushes, stopped for a moment.
Wang Siyan naturally understood the meaning of Chen Yun's words. In reality, it was also a way of passing on magic spells.
She didn't know that Chen Yun did this out of gratitude for the care she had provided.
However, feeling that she was thought of when Chen Yun was about to teach magic, Wang Siyan couldn't help but feel a touch of sweetness in her heart.
Then, everyone didn't say anything else.
Chen Yun first returned to his bedroom.
Shortly, Wang Siyan brought the ink, paper, and brushes over.
She put the things down and asked with a look of concern, "Young brother, this time you went to Liliang and subdued the Ghost King. I assume you expended a lot of effort?"
Chen Yun ground the inkstone and spoke candidly, "Although I only set up an array, it did indeed consume a considerable amount of true Qi."
Wang Siyan showed a touch of concern and said, "I imagine you must be tired."
Chen Yun said cheerfully, "Exerting a lot of true Qi is a bit tiring, but it's not a problem. I'll just replenish my energy with qigong after this..."
Before he could finish speaking, he felt two small hands rest on his shoulders.
The faint fragrance of Wang Siyan's body was transmitted.
She spoke in a gentle tone, "I happen to have learned the 'Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine', which includes massage techniques that can help relieve fatigue. Younger brother, I'll give you a massage."
This action was somewhat intimate.
Chen Yun wanted to refuse, but the pleasure in his shoulders made him enjoy it for a moment. So he didn't reject her and continued grinding ink, while changing the topic in his mouth, "Sister, I remember when we left the Daoist Temple before, you said that your teacher taught you the qi refining technique. How is your cultivation going now?"
Wang Siyan, while massaging his shoulders, said with some frustration, "I still can't get over the threshold."
Chen Yun watched as the ink was ground to a satisfactory consistency, picked up a brush, and began writing, "The path of cultivation differs between men and women. For women, refining Qi through qi refining is quite different from men's cultivation practices. And my teacher's teachings emphasize self-realization. If you can't understand the principles within, naturally you won't be able to cross the threshold of cultivation."
Wang Siyan seems to be very concerned about this, slightly bending her body and positioning herself near his ear, saying, "Younger brother, could you explain it in detail?"
Perhaps it was because she was leaning in closer, Chen Yun felt a warm breath on his earlobe.
He couldn't help but glance to the side and saw that Wang Siyan was looking at him with wide eyes, her expression serious and attentive.
And her nearly-unveiled lips were close by.
It seemed as though Chen Yun could easily take the opportunity to kiss her.
He couldn't help but feel a sudden jolt in his heart, and quickly turned back to continue writing, "Tell me about your experiences during your cultivation."
Wang Siyan carefully described the situations she encountered during her cultivation.
Not long after, she had finished.
Chen Yun listened and immediately knew why the other person hadn't succeeded in refining Qi through serving.
He wrote down the art of flying clouds and explained in detail: "Every man who practices cultivation begins with the basic work of running refining and foundation building. If a woman cultivates, it's different from men. Men's Yang flows downward, while women's Yang rises upward. Men are physically strong, while women are physically flexible... Women start their initial work by refining form and quality before refining their original essence. Unlike men's work, which begins with refining original essence and then refining form and quality. The body is different for each gender, and the work itself is unique... Women first refine their form before their Qi... From nurturing the fetus to achieving pregnancy, when the work is completed, they then begin external practice of cultivation. Only when they have enough external practice can they refine the part that adjusts God."
He explained it very carefully.
Wang Siyan was intelligent and quickly memorized Chen Yun's teachings in her heart.
At the end, Chen Yun summarized, "From the perspective of physical cultivation, a woman's Dantian is located in the Xianzhi position, while a man's Dantian is inside his navel. Your position for absorbing qi into your body was wrong and you have not refined your form. Therefore, you naturally cannot cross the threshold of cultivation. Remember my words and follow what I say to do it again. You will definitely be able to cultivate a mouthful of qi. Also, since women's spirit qi is relatively close, it is easier to achieve unity between life and death. With persistence in practice, it is also possible for you to become enlightened and achieve true form in the future."
Wang Siyan was still massaging him.
While remembering all of these knowledge, she sincerely smiled and said, "Younger brother, I never thought that after several months apart, you have developed such a prestigious demeanor. In the future, you will definitely become a renowned master."
Chen Yun laughed heartily, "Thanks to my sister-in-law's kind words, I hope to achieve perfection."
