Chapter 437: Thoughts on Dual Cultivation

Red Flower Camp.

Ning Zhuo walked to the camp gate and showed his token.

"Young Master Ning Zhuo, please follow me." The guards already recognized Ning Zhuo, and after identifying the token, one of them separated to lead the way.

This identity token was also given to Ning Zhuo by Zhang Zhongyi after the last treatment.

Ning Zhuo came to the doctor's tent with ease, entered, and bowed: "Senior Zhang, I have come to trouble you again."

Seeing Ning Zhuo, Zhang Zhongyi stroked his beard and smiled: "Easy to say, little friend, sit here first."

After Ning Zhuo sat down, he untied his belt.

He held the shrunken Ten Thousand Mile Wandering Dragon in one hand and showed it to Zhang Zhongyi.

Zhang Zhongyi looked closely, his expression slightly stunned: "It's actually the Ten Thousand Mile Wandering Dragon."

"Seeing your friend suddenly appear last time, I thought it was a type of hidden soldier talisman or military order."

"The thickness of your family wealth, little friend, is truly rare."

Ning Zhuo showed the half dragon body to Zhang Zhongyi and told the latter that the Ten Thousand Mile Wandering Dragon had been hit by the Blood Shadow Cave Master's spell, and as long as it approached the Thousand Peaks Forest, it would be detected by the Blood Shadow Cave Master.

"I would like to ask Senior to help again and help us remove this hidden danger," Ning Zhuo said bluntly.

Zhang Zhongyi first took the Ten Thousand Mile Wandering Dragon, examined it before his eyes, and occasionally pinched finger seals to cast spells to probe.

After a while, his slightly furrowed brows relaxed: "It is indeed the Blood Shadow Cave Master's Blood Trace Shadow Tracking Technique."

"Solving this is not difficult."

"However..."

Zhang Zhongyi changed the subject, stating that he was no longer a Nascent Soul-level cultivator and currently only had Golden Core cultivation; to solve the Blood Trace Shadow Tracking Technique, he had to rely on external objects.

"If there were a Nascent Soul-level pill furnace, paired with a few medicinal herbs, and refined continuously for twelve days, it would be possible to remove the spell."

"Unfortunately, as far as I know, there is no such pill furnace in the entire Canglin Xiancheng."

Production heavy weapons like pill furnaces often have extremely high prices. A Nascent Soul-level pill furnace, if of excellent quality, would likely consume most of the wealth of a Nascent Soul-level cultivator in their lifetime.

Zhang Zhongyi was once an Imperial Physician and had not accumulated enough wealth to own his own Nascent Soul-level pill furnace.

"What should be done then?" Ning Zhuo sighed, his eyeballs turning, "If not a pill furnace, but a refining furnace, would that work?"

Zhang Zhongyi exclaimed at Ning Zhuo's sensitivity and nodded immediately: "This is exactly what I wanted to say. Currently, there is a Nascent Soul-level refining furnace in Canglin Xiancheng, controlled by the country's great craftsman, Jin Li."

"Through him, we can also solve this Blood Trace Shadow Tracking Technique."

Ning Zhuo pondered without speaking, somewhat hesitant.

He trusted Zhang Zhongyi relatively more, but he did not know much about Jin Li.

He could deal with Zhang Zhongyi through the Life-Thread and the Buddha Heart Demon Seal, but Jin Li was at the Nascent Soul level; if something went wrong, the situation would not be something he could handle at present.

Zhang Zhongyi saw Ning Zhuo's hesitation and said: "I know Jin Li quite well."

"He is upright, speaks his mind, and his words are as sharp as a blade."

"Furthermore, we can sign a contract to ensure that no one else knows the fact that you possess the Ten Thousand Mile Wandering Dragon."

"It's just that the cost to invite him will not be low. You have to be prepared."

Jin Li was at the Nascent Soul level after all, and as a national craftsman, he had a heavy smelting task this time coming to Canglin Xiancheng.

To let him take time to do private work, he must be offered something that moves him.

Ning Zhuo and Sun Lingtong communicated via spiritual sense, discussed it, and nodded, saying to Zhang Zhongyi: "Just follow what Senior said."

Zhang Zhongyi immediately wrote a flying letter.

The flying letter drilled out of the camp tent and flew directly into Canglin Xiancheng.

Taking advantage of this time, Zhang Zhongyi dismissed the people around him and spoke only to Ning Zhuo: "Old man also has a matter that I need to entrust to you, little friend Ning Zhuo."

"Of course, this is just a proposal. If you are not willing, little friend, that's fine."

"Just keep this matter strictly confidential."

Once these words were said, it immediately aroused the curiosity of Ning Zhuo and Sun Lingtong. Especially Sun Lingtong, who immediately pricked up his ears in the Mechanism Wandering Dragon.

Ning Zhuo immediately indicated that as long as it was within his power, he would definitely try his best.

Zhang Zhongyi smiled: "This matter is indeed difficult to say, but it is also quite easy to say; perhaps it is just in your thought."

"However, this matter is a military secret, so before I narrate it, let's set a contract first."

"And your friend, if he wants to listen, please also set a contract."

As soon as the words fell, Sun Lingtong jumped out of the Mechanism Wandering Dragon, his attitude quite active.

Seeing Zhang Zhongyi being so solemn, Ning Zhuo's expression became slightly more grave.

The contract was reached, and Zhang Zhongyi looked at Sun and Ning, whispering the proposal of dual cultivation.

"Dual cultivation? Me and General Mu Lan?!" Ning Zhuo widened his eyes, pointing at himself, and for a moment, he was very surprised.

In his view, this span was too large.

"Hee hee hee, Little Zhuo, this is a great thing!" Sun Lingtong laughed and fell backward when he heard this matter.

He liked such fun very much.

Zhang Zhongyi sighed deeply and explained the details to Sun and Ning.

"Profound Gold Armor-Breaking Art?" Ning Zhuo's brows furrowed slightly, "Perhaps, I can improve this cultivation technique to help the General."

"There is no need for dual cultivation."

"Please don't blame me, Senior; this is not my arrogance, but the significance of Primal Yang to the path of this life is extremely significant."

Zhang Zhongyi nodded: "That is indeed the case, so it needs to be considered carefully."

Sun Lingtong stared at Ning Zhuo: "Little Zhuo, you are not practicing the Boy's Art like me. I have also seen the Three Sects Supreme Arts you practice. Primal Yang is not that important to you."

"Furthermore, haven't you always complained to me that your cultivation is too slow? Now dual cultivation, there is a Golden Core-level Dao companion pouring top-down for you; your cultivation base will surely advance by leaps and bounds!"

Zhang Zhongyi's eyes brightened slightly, and he stroked his beard and smiled: "If both you and I are willing, this will be a happy event, ha ha ha."

Ning Zhuo waved his hand hurriedly: "I am just a small Foundation Establishment cultivator, while General Mu Lan is a Golden Core cultivator in charge of an army. If I dual cultivate with General Mu Lan, it is truly climbing high."

"And the matter of dual cultivation is of great importance; it must be reported to the Old Ancestor of my family and obtain the family's approval before this major event can be carried out."

Zhang Zhongyi heard Ning Zhuo's intention to decline, his smile faded, and he nodded: "Involving Primal Yang and Primal Yin, dual cultivation is indeed a major event and needs to be considered carefully."

Just as he was speaking, a flying letter drilled into the camp tent and fell in front of Zhang Zhongyi.

It was Jin Li's reply.

Zhang Zhongyi unfolded it and was slightly surprised: "Brother Jin agreed, but he proposed the reward, which is the Nascent Soul-level treasure in your hands, little friend Ning Zhuo..."

This did not exceed Ning Zhuo's expectations.

He smiled bitterly and continued to use the previous explanation to Zhang Zhongyi, saying it was a family mission to trade with a major force.

Ning Zhuo pondered: "The family mission is important, but removing the Blood Trace Shadow Tracking Technique is also quite important. I have decided to agree to the request of Great Craftsman Jin Li and invite him to take action to help!"

Immediately, Zhang Zhongyi, Ning Zhuo, and Sun Lingtong took the Mechanism Wandering Dragon to see Jin Li.

After Zhang Zhongyi and Jin Li discussed, combining the power of the two, they envisioned several ways to cut off the Blood Trace Shadow Tracking Technique.

Ning Zhuo and Sun Lingtong discussed it and quickly made a choice.

They chose the method that took the fastest time, and for this, they had to pay a higher price. This price was not paying more remuneration, but the Ten Thousand Mile Wandering Dragon would be damaged in many places due to the radical method.

But in order to return to the Old Monster in the Stone as soon as possible and avoid long nights and many dreams, this decision was undoubtedly wise.

Ning Zhuo watched with his own eyes as the Ten Thousand Mile Wandering Dragon entered the refining furnace.

The furnace door closed, the fierce fire rose, and it began to burn fiercely.

According to Jin Li and Zhang Zhongyi's estimates, it would be three days and three nights at the fastest, and four days and five nights at the slowest.

Without the Ten Thousand Mile Wandering Dragon wrapped around his waist, Ning Zhuo was not used to it for a while, and his heart felt a bit empty.

Although Sun Lingtong had an injury on his right arm, he could not hold back, parted with Ning Zhuo, and drilled into Canglin Xiancheng to play.

Ning Zhuo returned to the Three Generals Camp alone, drilled into his own tent, and began his daily cultivation.

He first took out the meditation cushion.

This magic tool was still distributed by the three families in Fire Persimmon Xiancheng, and it is still effective today.

Ning Zhuo then activated the Floating Cloud Cloth.

Since using it in Fire Persimmon Xiancheng, he seemed to have developed this habit; without the Floating Cloud Cloth wrapped around him, he always felt a bit uncomfortable.

The floating clouds were layered, covering Ning Zhuo from head to toe, wrapping him into a large cotton ball.

In the cotton ball, Ning Zhuo took out various spiritual foods and stuffed them into his mouth one after another.

Compared to elixirs, spiritual food has a shorter shelf life, but fortunately, it has no medicinal properties and can be fully absorbed by cultivators.

The spiritual food in Canglin Xiancheng is mostly sweet and spicy. Ning Zhuo was not very used to it and choked once halfway.

He first practiced the Demon-Dyed Blood Tendon Art.

The demon light shone on his face, making his face blood-red, and the tendon-like membranes were vaguely visible.

And in the lower dantian, a piece of crimson ground, blood tendons crisscrossed, spread and intertwined, turning into a net, covering the entire ground.

After a large amount of spiritual food was digested, it was refined into essence blood and added to the blood field, making the blood tendon carpet even stronger.

Ning Zhuo then practiced the Five-Element Qi Rhythm Art.

He took out the magic tool Long Juanfeng Cart and pressed it against his middle dantian.

Inside the Five-Qi Heavenly Pivot Dantian, the five-colored vortex was like a tornado, standing between heaven and earth. The five-colored five-element magic power was sometimes distinct, sometimes mixed together. Under the blessing of the Long Juanfeng Cart, the vortex accelerated its self-rotation, absorbing external spiritual energy and converting it into his own magic power faster.

When practicing the Mirror Platform Psychic Art, he used the Meditation Bell.

The bell rang in bursts, allowing him to quickly enter a state of meditation and constantly go deeper.

In the Mirror Spirit Light Dantian, thoughts arose one after another, and a large amount was produced. Distracting thoughts were excluded and actively extinguished, and the unique mirror thoughts were combined to form flat mirrors. And at the extreme limits of the top and bottom, there were two huge mirror surfaces, acting as the heaven and earth in the dantian.

And the most conspicuous in the dantian was the Buddha Heart Demon Seal.

Besides that, it was the supernatural power of the Pink Lotus Green Leaf, the Life-Thread.

"According to common sense, the Foundation Establishment stage is mainly divided into six stages, corresponding to the early, mid, and late stages of the Foundation Establishment stage."

"They are Opening the Field without Obstruction, Treasure Medicine Nourishing, Dantian Shining, Phenomenon Planting Talismans, Golden Light Inner Reflection, and From Void to Reality."

"The Three Sects Supreme Arts are supreme arts, and the content in the Foundation Establishment chapter contains these six stages."

If it were an earlier cultivation technique, it might not contain these six stages.

The new method is excellent, compared to the old methods, it can better strengthen the cultivator's foundation and more comprehensively promote the cultivator's power.

Looking at history, the younger Foundation Establishment cultivators, because of practicing the new method, are often more powerful than the predecessors before this era.

Ning Zhuo mastered the Five Viscera Temple Spirit God Art, which is too ancient, and the three stages of Foundation Establishment early, mid, and late have no difference at all.

If it is barely calculated, there is only the last stage "From Void to Reality," and it is mixed with the final Tribulation Crossing to form a core.

Unlike today's cultivation techniques, which split the two, making them more refined and more carved.

"The time I spend on cultivation every day is three times that of ordinary people."

"Usually, the cost of cultivation for Foundation Establishment cultivators every day, converted into spirit stones, is about 1,500 low-grade spirit stones."

"The various spiritual foods I eat and the cost of magic tools I use, converted, the daily consumption is 5,000 low-grade spirit stones."

"Even so, I haven't reached the state of Opening the Field without Obstruction, and there is not even a trace of it."

"Sigh..."

Ning Zhuo travels the world and faces more and more strong people.

Sometimes, he even has to face the threat of the Nascent Soul level!

Situations where Foundation Establishment cultivators only encounter opponents similar to themselves, or at most slightly higher, basically only exist in storybooks.

Reality is cruel and will not treat you well because you are weak; the fact is exactly the opposite.

Ning Zhuo really wants his cultivation base to increase rapidly.

He once asked Sun Lingtong for advice on this matter, but was persuaded by the latter.

Ning Zhuo also knew that what Sun Lingtong said made sense, and his progress was actually already very fast. A sixteen-year-old Foundation Establishment cultivator, this result is excellent throughout the entire cultivation world.

But Ning Zhuo still wanted his cultivation base to increase greatly!

Especially this time, he was advised by Zhang Zhongyi to dual cultivate with Mu Lan, which further stimulated this thought.

"I really want my cultivation base to advance by leaps and bounds!"

"I am only at the early Foundation Establishment stage, and I can't do many things; it's really too uncomfortable."

"Dual cultivation..."

Although Ning Zhuo declined Zhang Zhongyi, he was indeed moved in secret.

Once he dual cultivates with Mu Lan, his cultivation base will skyrocket because of the dual cultivation. Coupled with Mu Lan's special situation, she will pour a lot of cultivation into him, making his skyrocketing double!

"Losing Primal Yang is nothing, but the significance of this dual cultivation partner is very significant."

"The dual cultivation where Primal Yang and Primal Yin intersect only happens once in this life. Therefore, the choice of Dao companion is very critical, and there is only one quota."

"After dual cultivation, the relationship between the two will be very close, and the effect of subsequent dual cultivation will be far higher than that of ordinary people, so it is even closer than husband and wife."

"As the patriarch of the Ning family branch, am I going to become a Dao companion with the daughter of the General's Mansion of the Liangzhu Kingdom?"

Ning Zhuo was very clear about the difference in this.

If it is said that Lin Shanshan has feelings for Ning Zhuo, and Hua Guzi's love for Ning Zhuo stems from desire. Then, Mu Lan's attitude toward Ning Zhuo is entirely a cold consideration of interests.

Ning Zhuo did not reject this at all; he saw a lot of this in Fire Persimmon Xiancheng and learned a lot from books.

"This is the operation of the righteous path." Ning Zhuo just couldn't judge whether this dual cultivation transaction was a profit or a loss for him.

In the future, will he have a better choice? ===== CHAPTER 438 =====