Big Data Cultivation-Chapter 1924 - 1926: Tailor-Made

This blood essence detection technique was actually something Feng Jun actively asked about from Ma Sanniang.

He wasn’t trying to probe into the secret techniques of Danxia Heaven—if you’re unwilling to share, you don’t have to.

He was simply very curious about what this secret technique was all about, how it could consume so much spiritual energy, and whether it needed improvement.

To be honest, he shouldn’t be concerned about Ma Sanniang’s spiritual energy consumption, as they are not family, but now, as Ma Sanniang is recovering her spiritual energy, she might need to use the spirit land where his parents are, so he cannot ignore it.

Moreover, he’s also interested in "needing improvement" because he’s now a handy little modifier, the more he learns, the better.

As for leaking some of his ideas during the improvement process, he really doesn’t mind at all—he’s someone who grew up in the information age, uninterested in actively setting up information barriers.

In fact, it’s not that he lacks vigilance or is eager to share knowledge freely; no one understands better than him the principle of not spreading knowledge lightly. However, keeping everything like a miser isn’t right either, and there should be exchanges among cultivators.

For example, the detection technique they discussed this time is merely an application of a technique, which won’t affect the pattern of the Daoist sects. Moreover, the most critical point is that Danxia Heaven also has it, although it’s just a bit inferior.

So, under these circumstances, Feng Jun helping to improve it counts as a good deed.

In fact, such help between different sect branches isn’t uncommon, with the most famous being when Heavenly Master Zhang disseminated the Dao on Mount Qingcheng, resulting in later Qingcheng disciples being very friendly and cordial upon meeting Dragon Phoenix Mountain disciples.

Moreover, when Ma Sanniang was looking for people, although it was for the name of Danxia Heaven, it essentially helped divert the crowd from Xiuzhen Courtyard; otherwise, the entrance to Luohua Sect would be even more crowded.

Ma Sanniang went to the spirit land to feel it, while Feng Jun sat on the side deducing. It took him almost an entire day to make considerable modifications to Danxia Heaven’s "Lifedeath Thousand Mechanisms Guide," then he inscribed it on a piece of obsidian and handed it to Ma Sanniang.

Ma Sanniang’s divine sense was very keen, and she easily noticed the differences. "You... modified my Danxia Heaven’s secret method like this?"

"At least it can reduce your spiritual energy consumption by 80%," Feng Jun casually replied, "and the detection range is further, with improved accuracy. If you don’t believe it, you can try it."

Ma Sanniang didn’t try it immediately. She didn’t doubt Feng Jun’s words, but she still found it hard to accept, "Is the inheritance of Magu Mountain really this lacking?"

"It’s not lacking; it’s somewhat crude," Feng Jun answered solemnly. "Actually, it’s quite comprehensive, but for simply sensing blood to find people, there’s no need to use it that way. I revised it to a simplified version for you."

Of course, Ma Sanniang could tell this was a simplified version. What surprised her was, "You not only can modify cultivation techniques but also can selectively separate some functions. The most critical thing is... did you deduce this in less than a day?"

Feng Jun didn’t want to show off too much, so he answered truthfully, "I’ve thought carefully about similar methods, including the techniques I use myself, which I personally modified. It’s just skill from frequent practice."

Ma Sanniang shook her head, speaking somewhat self-deprecatingly, "Compared to you, I feel like a fake at the Out-of-Dust Phase... Is your ability to modify cultivation techniques innate or cultivated through secret techniques?"

Feng Jun thought if such a secret technique really existed, Ma Sanniang might even have thoughts of defecting from her sect. However, he didn’t have such a secret technique, "It’s my opportunity."

Hearing it was an opportunity, Ma Sanniang knew she couldn’t ask further, but she couldn’t help but secretly wonder: Is it really suitable for me?

However, this thought was actually sensed by Feng Jun. He answered affirmatively, "I’m not sure if it’s suitable for others, but I’m sure this modification is definitely suitable for you. It’s a tailor-made version!"

It took Ma Sanniang five days to adapt to this modified cultivation technique—after all, her previous usage habits had already formed to a certain extent, especially with frequent recent use; changing habits is not an easy task.

But once she truly mastered it, she was astonished to find out, "This guy’s modification is too amazing, right? It can even selectively trace by gender?"

All along, she faced a similar problem to Feng Jun, struggling hard only to find the wrong person, discovering it was just a relative. Now at least she could predict whether the person was male or female, which brought her great convenience.

Guan Shanyue knew that the Supreme Elder had obtained a new technique, but irrelevant ones to the Out-of-Dust Phase. Although curious, she knew it was of no help to her.

Unexpectedly, the Supreme Elder specifically sought her out, handing her a black stone, speaking solemnly, "This is the technique bestowed by Mountain Master Feng, a simplified Lifedeath Thousand Mechanisms Guide. However, it’s not the effect of the Thousand Mechanisms Guide; it can be named ’Blood Kin Search Technique’..."

"This technique and the Thousand Mechanisms Guide reflect each other, embodying true meaning of the Dao, must be kept secret, and not shown to others lightly!"

Though Ma Sanniang is a bit weak at the Out-of-Dust Phase, she’s not fake. She at least has the insight to know that Feng Jun’s modified technique and the original technique are not the same thing anymore. In fact, both techniques can be cultivated simultaneously.

What she valued most was that during Feng Jun’s modifications, he would reveal some thoughts. Understanding these principles would be of immense benefit to cultivators—even a little insight would be incredibly rewarding.

It must be said, she truly had foresight, but her knowledge was a bit lacking. On the Kunhao plane, most people couldn’t be bothered to delve into the cultivation techniques modified by Feng Jun—because even if they did, it wouldn’t yield anything perceptible.

One would need to reach the realm of True Immortal Yi Jue to ponder his alterations.

However, there was nothing wrong with Madam Ma’s arrangement. She knew she couldn’t comprehend it herself, but isn’t that how a sect’s foundation is gradually built? What if Danxia Heaven were to prosper greatly in the future and produce a Golden Core Master?

"Alright," Guan Shanyue was quite pleased, but upon further thought, couldn’t help feeling regretful, "It’s a pity it only becomes useful at the Out of Mundane stage."

Awaiting an Out of Mundane stage occurrence in Danxia Heaven could take forever.

"This isn’t an Out of Mundane technique," Madam Ma remarked seriously, "It can be used at the high tier of Qi Refinement, but the consumption is tremendous."

This was one aspect of Feng Jun that she admired—his ability to not only modify techniques but also lower the usage barriers. Even in her era, very few could achieve this.

"Usable at the high tier of Qi Refinement...the way you put that," Guan Shanyue gave a wry smile again.

"Your thinking is misguided," Madam Ma lectured the sect’s leader, "Now is the era of the Daoist sects’ revival. Don’t you see how many are at the Qi Refinement stage at Luohua? Even those old monsters at the Golden Core stage have appeared, so why can’t Danxia Heaven produce high-tier Qi Refinement practitioners?"

Guan Shanyue nodded, "The Supreme Elder is correct, I indeed lack ambition."

"You must energize yourself, so the disciples have something to look forward to. In this era of great competition, Danxia Heaven should make its mark," Madam Ma added, then shifted her attention, "In daily life, you can also take on some prayers related to finding abducted women."

Madam Ma gained something, and Feng Jun wasn’t without harvest either. The essence of exchanging Daoist techniques lies here; if only one party gains, it can’t last long. However, this time he initially intended to lend pure support and unexpectedly gained from it, which was a pleasant surprise.

There were two key gains: First, by referencing the Lifedeath Thousand Mechanisms Guide, he actually found a method for sensing the energy patterns of men and women from afar. This was very practical, as it would halve his workload when searching for lost children. Of course, these insights needed to be returned to Danxia Heaven.

The second gain was also reflected in the returns; he found a method for using this technique at the Qi Refinement stage.

This was important to him because Zhang Caixin was now at the fifth layer of Qi Refinement, and the seventh layer was within reach. At that time, Xiao Caixin would be busy, though this busyness wouldn’t directly benefit her cultivation, it would temper her Dao heart.

Cultivation has never been as simple as solitary practice behind closed doors.

Anyway, Feng Jun considered himself quite sincere. At the very least, he was not one to deceive in secret; the benefits he gained were all returned to Danxia Heaven. Otherwise, if he wanted to hide his talents, who would find out?

As long as he kept silent, even the True Immortal Yi Jue couldn’t possibly know what he comprehended.

With matters here settled, he made a trip to Amstan and once again fulfilled a "request" for Sofia.

The couple benefited from advice received at the Prayer Courtyard and finally passed the Daoist Temple’s devotion test.

Strictly speaking, their overall devotion index was still a tiny bit below Sofia’s standard, but since she was acquainted with this couple and understood how such matters could gather faith, she made an exception—she wasn’t all about being headstrong.

The missing child was soon found. The little one had been taken by a syndicate of evil, and to camouflage their criminal activities, when he was finally found, he turned out to be in Hon Kong—adopted by a Huaxia family.

For this search, he expended quite a bit of spiritual energy; consider this, it takes a significant amount of time to get from Australia to Hon Kong. Yet the result was worthwhile, this is just his temperament—unwilling to aid those unrelated to Huaxia.

Time flows like water; in the blink of an eye, it was almost the new year again. Considering everyone’s hard work this year, Feng Jun decided to grant a long holiday. Apart from those guarding the Xiuzhen Courtyard, everyone else went home.

At Luohua Manor, aside from Hua Hua and Lin Heihu, the only one left was Feng Jing. She was quite filial to her mother, visiting often. Though letting go of the Xiuzhen Courtyard here proved difficult.

On the sixth day of the first lunar month, everyone began returning one after another, and by the eighth, Yang Yuxin and Gu Jiahui returned.

The two of them were a bit late in returning this year, mainly because Director Yang had taken her daughter back to their family home in Jin City.

During this trip home, Gu Jiahui seemed to have gained some insight, managing to successfully transcend the mundane and achieve the realm of a Qi Refiner on the third night after returning to Luohua Manor!