Besides watching the moon and drinking wine together, Su Bai and Xu Changge would also sit together and discuss Cultivation matters.
After all, both of them were currently at the same Realm, and Su Bai also had the Core Formation Cultivation insights gifted by Zhang Zihua.
However, what Xu Changge discussed with Su Bai wasn't problems encountered during Jindan Stage Cultivation.
She was asking Su Bai about Body Refining matters.
"When I was forming my Core, I could clearly feel that my Physical Body couldn't quite keep up during the Breakthrough."
"The three gates of essence, Qi, and spirit are all crucial. Although there's no Nascent Soul cultivator to impart experience, I believe similar problems will be encountered when Breaking Through to the Nascent Soul Realm."
"So now, besides daily Cultivation, I also need to Body Refine."
Xu Changge's feeling was not wrong.
Although Su Bai also didn't know what problems would be encountered when Breaking Through to the Nascent Soul Realm, the Heavenly Calamity Illusionary Thunder Body Tempering Method, this Body Refining Cultivation Technique, mentioned the Lightning Tribulation.
Therefore, Breaking Through to the Nascent Soul Stage should involve a Lightning Tribulation.
This is indeed a test for a Cultivator's Physical Body.
Because once a Magic Treasure or Spell fails to withstand the Lightning Tribulation, one must use their Physical Body to endure it.
If one can't hold on, it means their body perishes and their Dao disappears.
"Body Refining, you say? Of course. This Body Refining Cultivation Technique was bought when we attended the auction together, do you remember?"
Saying that, Su Bai took out the Heavenly Calamity Illusionary Thunder Body Tempering Method.
Xu Changge recalled this Cultivation Technique with just a moment's thought.
It's just that the Cultivation conditions for this Cultivation Technique are somewhat demanding. If Su Bai hadn't brought it up now, she would have surely forgotten it.
It requires treasures containing lightning-attribute Spiritual Qi, such as Azure Cloud Thunder Bamboo and Thundercloud Essence Stones, to Cultivate.
Compared to ordinary Body Refining Cultivation Techniques that only require polishing the Physical Body and replenishing essence, the consumption is quite high.
Of course, its power is also extraordinary.
Other Body Refining Cultivation Techniques, when Cultivated to the Jindan Stage, obviously cannot use Divine Abilities as powerful as Heavenly Thunder Transformation.
"Hehe, if sister Cultivates this Body Refining Cultivation Technique, it could drain the Xu Family's century-old Foundation."
Looking at the Cultivation Technique Su Bai took out, Xu Changge reached out and pushed it away.
The Cultivation difficulty of this Cultivation Technique was a bit too high.
She only wanted to make up for the strength of her Physical Body, not truly become a Body Cultivator.
She wasn't that picky about Body Refining Cultivation Techniques.
However, after Xu Changge pushed it away, Su Bai still stuffed it into her embrace.
Su Bai said faintly:
"It's just a Jindan Stage Body Refining Cultivation Technique, and the resources consumed aren't much."
"Do you remember that section of Azure Cloud Thunder Bamboo I asked you to buy from that patrolling Senior Brother and Sister back then?"
Hearing Su Bai mention this, Xu Changge nodded.
"Of course I remember. I knew you bought that thing for Body Refining at the time, but that small section of Azure Cloud Thunder Bamboo is only enough for getting Started, right?"
Su Bai did not refute this.
That small section of Azure Cloud Thunder Bamboo was indeed only enough for getting Started.
But.
"I am a Spiritual Farmer by origin, and an Alchemist with my own Medicine Garden. Do you think I wouldn't plant mere Azure Cloud Thunder Bamboo myself?"
"At Sea Corner Cliff, there happen to be a few sections of century-old Azure Cloud Thunder Bamboo, enough for you to Cultivate Body Refining to Foundation Establishment."
"..."
Hearing Su Bai say this, Xu Changge felt a warmth in her heart and, after a sweet smile, put away the Heavenly Calamity Illusionary Thunder Body Tempering Method.
And Xu Changge's words also made Su Bai realize something.
There are indeed requirements for the three gates of essence, Qi, and spirit during a Breakthrough.
It's just that Su Bai's Foundation was too profound, and she was fully prepared, so her Breakthrough was very smooth.
She didn't encounter too many accidents.
This made Su Bai think of Lu Hong.
Lu Hong was already at Late-Stage Foundation Establishment and was diligently Cultivating to the Peak of Foundation Establishment.
She was only a few years away from Core Formation.
Lu Hong's Cultivation Technique was, after all, ordinary.
When she Breaks Through to Core Formation, even if she could use some Medicinal Pills to assist, if Lu Hong's own conditions weren't up to par, it would be very easy for her to fail the Breakthrough.
It seems Lu Hong also needs to Body Refine.
If possible, it would be best to look for Cultivation Techniques for Spirit Refining as well.
Thinking of this, Su Bai looked down the mountain.
When it comes to buying things, no place can compare to Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion.
Su Bai directly paid a visit.
This time, Zhang Wanshan seemed even more enthusiastic when Su Bai came over.
Su Bai looked at his enthusiastic demeanor, which didn't seem like mere business courtesy.
She guessed that it was probably because the fragment she brought last time had a significant effect on Zhang Zihua, so he specifically instructed them to take good care of her, Su Bai speculated internally.
"Senior Su, what do you wish to purchase this time?"
"To be frank with you, Senior, since Junior gave you a Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion token last time, you are now a distinguished guest with us."
"Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion grants you the highest authority. Look, these are some items that only distinguished guests can purchase."
Zhang Wanshan chuckled as he handed Su Bai a Jade Slip.
Su Bai took the Jade Slip and immersed her Divine Sense into it.
A dazzling array of goods.
Countless Spirit Medicine, Yao Beasts, spiritual wood, Cultivation Techniques, Spiritual Artifacts, Magic Treasures...
All kinds of things were available.
Su Bai's eyes lit up as she looked at these items and said to Zhang Wanshan beside her:
"Shopkeeper, there's quite a lot here. I'll take a look first; you go ahead and attend to your business."
"Alright! If you see anything you like, just let me know, and I'll give you a 70% discount directly."
Zhang Wanshan chuckled and left.
Su Bai continued to browse.
She didn't look at other things; she first looked at the Cultivation Techniques.
The Jade Slip clearly marked the general characteristics and Cultivation difficulty of each Cultivation Technique, allowing one to understand its purpose at a glance.
Su Bai was too lazy to look at ordinary Cultivation Techniques.
After quickly scanning through them with her Divine Sense, she picked out all the auxiliary Cultivation Techniques.
As items only accessible with the distinguished guest privilege at Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion, most of the Cultivation Techniques collected here were for the Jindan Stage, with a small portion being able to be Cultivated to the Nascent Soul Stage.
"Myriad Beast Art, Rushing Thunder Palm, Purple and Red Sword Art, Thunder Lance Art..."
"Spirit Concealment Perception Art, Southern Brightness Leaving Fire Art, Yi Wood Spring Water Art..."
There were many Cultivation Techniques, and all were quite expensive.
Finally, Su Bai chose one Cultivation Technique.
The Divine Fire Illumination Art.
This Cultivation Technique could help the Cultivator condense and control flames, and subsequently temper and purify the flames.
Furthermore, it could use flames to nourish one's Divine Sense.
After Divine Sense and flames fused, it could also help the Cultivator better perceive subtleties and achieve even greater mastery over flames.
Su Bai had previously learned the Fire Control Art to help her control flames during Alchemy.
However, after she formed her Core, her Core Fire became too fierce, so she relied on her powerful Divine Sense to control the fire.
This Cultivation Technique could not only Cultivate Divine Sense but also assist in Alchemy.
It perfectly suited Su Bai's wishes.
She, Xu Changge, and Lu Hong could all Cultivate it.
Although Xu Changge wouldn't use it for Alchemy after Cultivating it, it could also add another means of attack.
And both Su Bai and Lu Hong were Alchemists.
Cultivating this Cultivation Technique simply couldn't be more suitable.
"Let me see. To Cultivate quickly, one can use Fire Gathering Pills or Spirit Medicine like Prunella Vulgaris and Fire Essence Dates as aids."
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