Chapter 60: Recovering Memories

Chen Yusheng pondered for a moment, and he already had an idea in mind—he intended to teach the Yuanqi Cultivation Method from Earth to Wu Xiuli.

In his view, although the Yuanqi Cultivation Method could not compare to a true Ancient Qi Refining Technique, if one practiced it in conjunction with Energy Liquid, one could still cultivate True Qi.

However, the True Qi cultivated using this method, whether in terms of purity or strength, was certainly far inferior to that of the Ancient Qi Refiners. Yet even so, it was still a significant step stronger than the powers of the Ability Users currently on the market.

If Wu Xiuli's strength could be improved, she would have more confidence in managing the Ability User Administration, and it would be more convenient to get things done.

As for the orthodox techniques of the Ancient Qi Refiners, Chen Yusheng had made up his mind not to pass them on to others easily. At least until he himself was strong enough to protect himself and control the situation, he would not hand this set of techniques to anyone.

Among the techniques of the Ancient Qi Refiners, the most core and precious part was actually the Essence Refining Method within the Refining Essence into Qi Chapter.

The main function of the Essence Refining Method was to enhance Spiritual Power. In Chen Yusheng's eyes, this level of cultivation method was of the utmost importance; let alone outsiders, he did not even intend to teach it to Xiao Jiu.

Of course, not teaching the Essence Refining Method did not mean teaching nothing at all. Xiao Jiu's Spiritual Power was already extremely strong, and she had even opened up her Purple Mansion; the only thing she lacked was soul strength, otherwise she would have long since counted as a true Purple Mansion Realm powerhouse.

Chen Yusheng knew very well that if he really taught the Essence Refining Method to Xiao Jiu, it wouldn't be long before she could steadily break through to the Purple Mansion Realm. Once it reached that point, he might no longer be able to control Xiao Jiu. After weighing the pros and cons, he decided to only teach Xiao Jiu the Qi Refining Method from the Refining Essence into Qi Chapter, which would make her stronger without causing him to lose control.

After thinking this through clearly, Chen Yusheng looked at Wu Xiuli and spoke:

"Auntie, let me tell you about my cultivation method. As for whether it's suitable for you, I can't guarantee that."

After hesitating repeatedly, Chen Yusheng still taught the Yuanqi Cultivation Method to Wu Xiuli exactly as it was.

Fearing that she might not grasp the circulation routes for a moment, Chen Yusheng even specifically mobilized his own True Qi, guiding the ability energy within Wu Xiuli's body to circulate through her meridians several times, letting her personally experience how the technique should circulate, how the Spiritual Qi in the Energy Liquid should be refined, and how it should be converted into her own strength.

……

That evening, Chen Yusheng and Xiao Jiu sat cross-legged together on the roof of Li Ruixi's house.

To make it more comfortable for them to practice, Wu Xiuli had even specifically brought up a straw mat to spread out there.

"Xiao Jiu, I am going to teach you a cultivation method next. You must learn it well and remember it carefully. Once you learn it, you can become exceptionally strong."

"Okay, Brother, I will definitely learn it well and will never let you down." Xiao Jiu nodded obediently.

"Mm, then I will explain the details of the technique to you carefully now..."

Chen Yusheng patiently explained the principles, circulation routes, and precautions of the Qi Refining Method one by one, and finally guided Xiao Jiu through the practice hand-in-hand, teaching her how to use Spiritual Power to guide Spiritual Qi, how to imprint her own spiritual mark, and how to thoroughly refine Spiritual Qi into True Qi.

With such detailed guidance from Chen Yusheng, Xiao Jiu's speed of progress was astonishing.

After officially starting the practice, Chen Yusheng took out two Mutated Beast Crystal Cores and handed them to Xiao Jiu.

Xiao Jiu's Spiritual Power was already stronger than Chen Yusheng's; as soon as she started practicing, she didn't need to be like Chen Yusheng had been at the beginning, having to hold the Crystal Core in her mouth to absorb it. She only needed to hold the Crystal Core gently in her hand to easily extract the pure Spiritual Qi inside.

After practicing for a while, Xiao Jiu suddenly stopped and looked at Chen Yusheng with pleasant surprise:

"Brother, I discovered that the energy inside my own body can also be refined into True Qi!"

Chen Yusheng was slightly startled, then immediately understood.

The vast energy within Xiao Jiu's body likely originated from that special crystal in her brain, which was filled with the purest Spiritual Qi. The only difference from True Qi was that it had not been imprinted with Xiao Jiu's spiritual mark. Now that she was practicing the Qi Refining Method, she was essentially imprinting these Spiritual Qi with her own mark, so it was naturally possible to convert them smoothly.

"That is normal. You should first convert all the original energy in your body into True Qi, then go and absorb the Spiritual Qi in the Mutated Beast Crystal Cores," Chen Yusheng instructed.

"Okay, I will listen to Brother."

Xiao Jiu immediately followed what he said and continued to practice with focus.

The night passed quickly, and the horizon gradually turned white.

After practicing for the whole night, Chen Yusheng had condensed over two hundred strands of True Qi, and his cultivation had become a bit more solid.

He looked at Xiao Jiu and asked, "Xiao Jiu, how do you feel? How much True Qi have you cultivated?"

Xiao Jiu did not report the quantity as usual, but instead frowned in some confusion:

"Brother, after I converted all the energy in my body into True Qi, it seems like a lot of memories suddenly appeared in my mind..."

"What?" Chen Yusheng was instantly alert. "Tell me carefully, what kind of memories appeared?"

"I seem to remember things from when I was little... there was a man holding me, he called me little Yao Yao, and told me to call him Daddy..."

Chen Yusheng's heart gave a sudden jolt. Could it be that Xiao Jiu was slowly recovering the memories of when she was a human, before she became a Sangshi?

"Xiao Jiu, continue practicing and see if you can remember more things," he said immediately.

……

The next morning, Wu Xiuli made a full table of sumptuous breakfast.

After finishing breakfast, Chen Yusheng chatted with Li Ruixi and her mother for a while and was just about to continue practicing when Li Ruixi suddenly leaned over, looking aggrieved.

"Chen Hai, can I practice too? You are all practicing, and I'm the only one idling; it's so boring."

Looking at Li Ruixi's expectant expression, Chen Yusheng pondered for a moment and decided to teach her the Yuanqi Cultivation Method as well.

Having one more person practicing meant one more source of help, and Li Ruixi's nature was not bad, so he felt at ease keeping her by his side.

Spending the better part of the day, Chen Yusheng explained and demonstrated bit by bit, finally allowing Li Ruixi to thoroughly master the circulation method of the Yuanqi Cultivation Method.

"Just practice according to what I taught you. Whether you can achieve results or not depends on your own efforts in the end."

In the afternoon, Wu Xiuli returned from the Ability User Administration.

As soon as she entered the door, she said to Chen Yusheng with a smile, "Chen Hai, I have officially taken office as the Deputy Director of the Ability User Administration. Also, Minister Wang asked me to ask you if you would like to have a place to stay specifically arranged for you."

"A place to stay? Anything is fine for me." Chen Yusheng was not particular about where he lived, as long as it was quiet and did not hinder his cultivation.

Upon hearing this, Wu Xiuli said decisively, "Then I will tell Minister Wang directly that you will live in our house from now on."

"Fine." Chen Yusheng agreed casually.

Where he lived was the same to him; as long as it didn't disturb his cultivation, everything else was irrelevant.

……

Just as Chen Yusheng was settling down in Li Ruixi's house, inside the Base, Wang Kun was on the phone with the national high-level officials.

He reported the situation of Chen Hai, the progress of handling that Zombie King, and the relationship between the Zombie King and Li Ruixi's family to them in detail.

After listening, the national high-level officials showed great interest in the fact that the Zombie King could actually speak and communicate normally, and clearly stated that they would immediately arrange for specialists to come over to verify it. Only after confirming that the Zombie King could truly communicate and would not harm people at will would they consider revoking the elimination order against it.

Time flew by, and another day passed.

On this day, Chen Yusheng was meditating when he was suddenly interrupted by a burst of suppressed sobbing.

He turned his head abruptly and saw Xiao Jiu with tears streaming down her face at a glance.

What truly shocked Chen Yusheng was—Xiao Jiu's appearance had undergone a heaven-shaking, earth-shattering change.

Those signature blood-red pupils of hers had now completely reverted to a normal black.

Even stranger was that the conspicuous pink horn on top of her head had vanished into thin air, replaced by a faint, pink petal-like mark in the center of her forehead.

"Xiao Jiu! You are..." Chen Yusheng looked at her, his face full of disbelief.

Xiao Jiu slowly raised her head, her gaze landing on Chen Yusheng, and tears fell like beads with broken strings.

"Brother Chen Hai... I remember now, I remember everything... My mom and dad, they were eaten by me... It was me who ate mom and dad... Waa—"

As soon as she finished speaking, Xiao Jiu could no longer hold it in and broke down crying on the spot.