My Cultivation Starting from Archery

"With that, I thank you, Senior."

Chen Sansi signaled Xu Bin and the others to follow.

The group crossed the gate and made their way eastward, arriving at a separate courtyard, where they saw numerous medicinal herbs laid out to dry and Qiu Mingzi tending to a medicine brewing over the furnace.

In front of him was a dark silver cauldron situated atop a specially-made stove; the roaring flames were so powerful they nearly engulfed the entire cauldron.

Qiu Mingzi's hands emitted a strength invisible to the naked eye, forcefully dividing the flames before systematically striking the cauldron, emitting a "humming" sound that resonated dully.

"Power Quenching Medicine?"

Chen Sansi hadn't expected to witness it here first.

"Mr. Chen is also familiar with this?"

Shao Yujing remarked, "This is truly a skillful craft. Even for me, to truly learn it would consume a great amount of time, and that cauldron itself is made of the mystical steel used to forge Mystical Weapons, worth three thousand taels."

While they talked, Qiu Mingzi let out a loud shout and suddenly slapped the top of the cauldron, creating a sound like that of a gong.

Immediately, a junior Taoist rushed up to douse the flames with prepared cold water as quickly as possible.

"Sizzz—"

In an instant, white smoke filled the air.

Qiu Mingzi carried the cauldron to a pavilion nearby before returning to greet the group: "Fortune as boundless as the sky, Heavenly Venerate. The humble Taoist greets the two benefactors."

"True One, we are well acquainted, there's no need for such formalities."

As Shao Yujing spoke, he introduced Chen Sansi at his side, exchanging pleasantries and courtesies.

Qiu Mingzi served them each a bowl of Nourishing Spirit Soup.

[Nourishing Spirit Soup: After consumption, it aids focus and mental tranquility, beneficial for breakthroughs in cultivation.]

Not only the effects of the medicine but its formula and production method as well, Chen Sansi easily unraveled them and realized that after achieving Hua Jin, he could also brew this medicine himself.

Once he was certain it was safe, he drank the potion and also procured a bowl for Xu Bin.

Thirty taels of silver.

To Chen Sansi, it wasn't much, but for Xu Bin and the rest at their current level, it was quite expensive. They likely came before just to pray for blessings, probably not willing to indulge in the medicine.

Moreover, this substance did not seem to be of substantial help in improving cultivation; its main effect was calming the mind, even more so than 'Wise Mode'!

In such a state, it was indeed conducive to breakthroughs in cultivation, but of no use to him.

Chen Sansi exclaimed, "The technique of Power Quenching Medicine by Qiu Mingzi True One is truly exceptional; Chen has surely broadened his horizons today!"

"The benefactor flatters me; the secret technique is handed down by my ancestors, and I still have much to learn."

"True One."

Chen Sansi placed his hand on top of the cauldron: "To be honest, I also have some knowledge of the healing arts. After achieving Hua Jin, I would like to learn the technique of Power Quenching Medicine, but I lack a proper cauldron. I wonder if True One could gift me one?"

"Oh, I will pay my respects to the ancestors with five thousand taels of incense money."

"How can I refuse such sincerity from the benefactor?"

Qiu Mingzi immediately replied, "Indeed, there are a few cauldrons in Furnace Tripod Temple. Before descending the mountain, I will have someone deliver one to Mr. Chen."

"I am grateful, True One."

Chen Sansi caressed the cauldron, feeling its extraordinary texture and wondering if it could truly withstand the burning of Abnormal Fire.

It doesn't matter; just five thousand taels of silver.

"Does Mr. Chen find the Nourishing Spirit Soup disappointing, thinking it's just so-so?"

Shao Yujing seemed to guess his thoughts: "This thing is indeed beneficial, but it contributes very little to the advancement of cultivation. What we seek is tranquility of mind. Only with a calm heart can we have epiphanies!"

"Ah... speaking of which, it's been over a decade since Shao broke through to the Martial Saint Realm, but even now, I have not touched upon a higher threshold, which makes me even more eager to break through via insights into my mental state."

"Ci Yun Temple organizes a preaching conference once a month, attended by many Martial Artists from Liangzhou state."

"These recent years of listening have been greatly beneficial to Shao. If I persist, perhaps one day I will comprehend the Dao!"

"If Mr. Chen is interested, you may join us next time."

Chen Sansi understood the other's mentality.

If the normal path is blocked, it's natural to seek alternatives.

"I truly envy Mr. Chen~"

Shao Yujing lamented, "At such a young age, you've become a True Disciple of Supervisor Sun, someone whom all Martial Saints aspire to in their lifetime. In the future, Mr. Chen is very likely to see a much larger world."

Chen Sansi said, "Sect Master Shao, I have not yet formally begun my entry-level training; currently, I am still Refining Internal, how could I dare to hope for such things?"

After finishing the Nourishing Spirit Soup, they went to pay respect by offering incense at the main hall.

Streams of worshippers continued to come and go; the entire Taoist Temple was bustling from inside out, and the scent of Sandalwood pervaded every direction, inescapable.

After all, this was a place where even Martial Saints came to worship, so ordinary Martial Artists would naturally be inclined to follow. With these distinguished individuals participating, commoners naturally believed in its efficacy.

Inside the main hall was a statue of the Heavenly Venerate to whom all worshippers paid their respects.

The Heavenly Venerate of Unlimited Salvation from Distress and Hardship.

His name was similar to those of the deities from Chen Sansi's past life, and although they were not the same, there was a sense of a shared essence.

Gu Xinlan had already prepared the offerings, and the incense money was arranged beforehand at the entrance.

After lighting three sticks of Sandalwood, she bowed deeply in front of the Divine Statue, then followed the ritual: center, then left, right, ensuring the incense was at an even height, and ended with three prostrating bows.

It was at this moment.

A faint wisp of Purple Energy emerged from the top of Gu Xinlan's head, drifting towards an incense burner in front of the offering table. The burner absorbed the energy and burst forth with dazzling purple light, which subsided shortly thereafter.

Chen Sansi's pupils trembled violently.

He looked around; others were the same.

Every sincere worshipper generated a wisp of Purple Energy that floated serenely into the incense burner.

What was this?

Incense energy?

Ever since learning of the Immortal Law above the Martial Saint Realm, Chen Sansi was quite receptive to new phenomena and was not overly shocked to see the incense energy.

But the question was...

Wasn't incense meant to be offered to the Divine Statue?

Why...

Was it absorbed into the burner on the offering table?