Cultivating with Bragging System-Chapter 402 - 223: She’s Taking a Shower, I Can Relay the Message (6500 words)_3
It was divided into twelve Chapters. To master it completely would be far too difficult, certainly not something that could be accomplished in a short time. Fortunately, Snow Ancestor only needed to extend her life and, while at it, replenish the lifespan she had lost through extraordinary means. She only needed the fourth, fifth, and sixth Chapters—just three in total. Moreover, as long as she could reach the entry-level, it would greatly alleviate her current lifespan crisis. As for the rest, she could cultivate them slowly later on.
In short, the parting gift of a deceased Earth Immortal was certainly remarkable and a rare opportunity. However, compared to a living Earth Immortal, it was nothing. To say nothing of the fact that just having her around to show off for him would be enough to make Wang Xiu ecstatic every single day. Wang Xiu understood the difference between a one-time gift and a daily benefit.
Furthermore, for the entire Sanqing Immortal Sect and the Human Race of Nanzhou, a living Earth Immortal was a true strategic-level weapon! At critical moments, she could play an irreplaceable role. When it came to such fundamental matters of right and wrong, Wang Xiu had always been very clear-headed.
After transmitting the technique, Wang Xiu was about to assist Snow Ancestor in her cultivation to help her quickly reach the entry-level.
"There’s no need. What kind of technique has this one not seen? The Imperial Scriptures are indeed profound, and achieving full mastery may be very difficult, but just reaching the entry-level... that won’t baffle me!" Snow Ancestor said haughtily.
DING!
[Detected nearby bragging. Congratulations, Host, for gaining Mana +6,666!]
She certainly had the right to be haughty. She had once been a peerless prodigy who had overshadowed countless prominent figures of her era. Otherwise, she never would have reached such heights. Thus, she was confident she could comprehend some of the mysteries of the Imperial Scriptures on her own. At the very least, reaching the entry-level should be no problem.
She’d already lost face in front of Wang Xiu once. If word got out that she still needed him to hold her hand through her practice, would she have any dignity left? She would rather die!
"Uh, are you sure you don’t need any help?" Wang Xiu asked.
"No need!" Snow Ancestor turned, stepping onto the ice coffin like Fairy Lingbo. Then, as if suddenly remembering something, she added, "You can cultivate here. The Spiritual Energy is abundant, far richer than on the outer peaks... When I emerge from my seclusion, I have something to discuss with you!"
With that, the lake water parted, and she and the ice coffin sank to the bottom.
This Ancestor... why does she act so much like a young girl? Wang Xiu wondered, gazing at the calm surface of the lake.
Snow Ancestor’s age and Cultivation Level were indeed high. In terms of experience, she seemed to have gone through a great deal, and a profound sense of world-weariness clung to her whenever she mentioned the past. Yet, in their daily interactions, she always gave Wang Xiu a very youthful impression. It was said that the older people get, the more childlike they become. Could it be that Cultivators also followed this rule?
He shook his head, dispelling the stray thoughts, then found a clean stone and sat down. He resumed his contemplation of the Fire of Candleholder and the Daoist Text from the Heavenly Book. The techniques rewarded by the System were all at the mastery level, requiring no effort on his part to comprehend. Only these two required his personal dedication. Both were of extraordinary origin and could significantly boost his overall combat power. The latter, in particular, was exceptional, as it could amplify nearly all of his techniques and Divine Skills.
「Half a month later.」
The waters parted, and Snow Ancestor emerged. She was stunningly beautiful—fair-skinned and enchanting, her curves hinted at through a hazy mist, a sight breathtaking enough to steal the air from one’s lungs. Her face, however, was flushed red, and she looked at Wang Xiu with a gaze full of embarrassment and vexation.
She had failed. She had overestimated her own talent and underestimated the profundity of the Imperial Scriptures. She had figured that since Wang Xiu had only possessed this fragment of the Imperial Scriptures for a year or two at most and had already cultivated it to such a level, then with her own talent, even if she couldn’t surpass him, reaching the entry-level within a year or so should have been no problem. But reality was harsh. She had meditated on it for over half a month and had indeed grasped some of its runes. However, at this pace, truly reaching the entry-level of the Imperial Scriptures would take at least a decade or two. It was unthinkable!
And that was the optimistic estimate! If she encountered a bottleneck, it could take even longer. The Imperial Scriptures truly live up to their name! Not just anyone can learn them! And not everyone is a monster like Wang Xiu!
Under normal circumstances, even if she had to grit her teeth and bear it, Snow Ancestor would never have emerged at this time to let Wang Xiu laugh at her. The problem was, she had very little lifespan remaining. She couldn’t afford to delay any longer!
"Hmm? Senior... surely you haven’t mastered the basics of the Imperial Scriptures already?" Wang Xiu asked with initial surprise as he exited his meditative state to look at her. But he soon realized something was wrong. Snow Ancestor showed no signs or aura of having reached the entry-level of the Qing Emperor’s Longevity Scripture.
"Ahem, not yet, but I should be close!" Snow Ancestor said, her expression unchanging, though the ears hidden beneath her white hair were already bright red. "However, cultivating in isolation has always been a great taboo on the path of cultivation. Since you have achieved some success with these scriptures, this one wishes to have an in-depth discussion with you!"
Wang Xiu smiled, not exposing her farce. He said directly, "Actually, if Senior wishes to master this technique as quickly as possible, this junior has a faster method!"
Snow Ancestor raised an eyebrow. "What is it?"
Wang Xiu smiled. "A medicinal bath."
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The Qing Emperor’s Longevity Scripture recorded that with seventy-two high-grade spiritual medicines as a supplement, combined with four rare treasures known to extend life, and the addition of a single Holy Medicine capable of replenishing Life Essence, one could refine a cauldron of medicinal liquid. This liquid would help a cultivator rapidly reach the entry-level of the Qing Emperor’s Longevity Scripture.
The other ingredients were easy to find. Wang Xiu had many of them, and as an Earth Immortal, Snow Ancestor also had her own stash, so gathering them would not be difficult. The Holy Medicine, however, was a bit more demanding. Although Snow Ancestor did possess a few, they were for enhancing Mana, comprehending Divine Skills, or healing. When it came to replenishing Life Essence, none of them met the requirements.
