Chapter 308: Popularizing Body Refinement

"What?"

Inside the Spirit Realm Pavilion, Xia Zhen looked agitated: "What did you say the people from Dan Yuan Peak posted at the entrance of the Medicine Administration Department?"

Xia Ziyang wore an expression of disbelief: "They posted the first three chapters of a body refinement technique called 'Qihuang Body Refinement Art'—the Skin Refining Art, Flesh Refining Art, and Bone Refining Art—along with the corresponding medicinal bath formulas for quenching skin, flesh, and bone."

He had never seen any sect, faction, or noble family casually and freely publish a cultivation technique like this.

"Oh, right, Dan Yuan Peak also released news that they will be selling the medicinal herbs for skin, flesh, and bone quenching in a while, allowing cultivators in need to go to Dan Yuan Peak to purchase them."

After hearing this, Meng Yuchuan was truly speechless regarding Hua Changxi: "What exactly does Hua Changxi want to do? Wasn't the chaos at the Star Gazing Tower last night enough for her to show off?"

Xia Zhen ignored Meng Yuchuan's complaints and frowned as he looked at Meng Qingyao: "Qihuang Body Refinement Art..."

Meng Qingyao understood Xia Zhen's underlying meaning: "Hua Changxi's understanding of the Qihuang Pavilion is deeper than we imagined. This 'Qihuang Body Refinement Art' was definitely obtained by her from the Qihuang Pavilion."

Xia Zhen was silent for a moment before saying: "Let's go, let's go to the entrance of the Medicine Administration Department to take a look."

As soon as the group left the Spirit Realm Pavilion, they saw the Qihuang Pavilion opposite, with Prince Shou in the lead followed by Shen Qianfan, also walking out quickly with a group of people.

It looked like they were also going to the Medicine Administration Department entrance to see the situation.

Xia Zhen composed his mood and greeted Prince Shou with a smile: "Prince Shou, let's go together."

Immediately, both parties walked toward the entrance of the Medicine Administration Department together.

On the way, Xia Ziyang looked at Shen Qianfan: "The 'Qihuang Body Refinement Art' sounds related to the Qihuang Pavilion at first mention. Pavilion Master Shen, Hua Changxi published the Qihuang Pavilion's body refinement technique; I wonder, did she inform you beforehand?"

Shen Qianfan glanced at Xia Ziyang, knowing clearly that this person wanted to sow discord, so he remained silent.

Seeing this, Meng Yuchuan immediately took over the conversation: "Heh, with Hua Changxi's personality of not taking anyone seriously, it would be strange if she informed anyone in advance."

"Since the establishment of the Spirit Realm Pavilion, she has never stepped foot in it. The only time she sought out the Spirit Realm Pavilion, she only sent an apprentice to show up."

Saying this, Meng Yuchuan looked at Shen Qianfan: "I suppose Hua Changxi must look down on the Qihuang Pavilion just the same."

Shen Qianfan smiled: "Actually, I quite understand Hua Changxi."

Xia Ziyang and Meng Yuchuan were both stunned.

Shen Qianfan: "In terms of contribution to the Alchemy Saint Hall, the position of Pavilion Master should rightfully be Hua Changxi's. Yet now, I have become the Pavilion Master. I can truly understand why she doesn't respect me."

After finishing, Shen Qianfan saw the expressions of Xia and Meng change simultaneously, and he felt comfortable inside.

Whether it was the Qihuang Pavilion or the Spirit Realm Pavilion, the reason he and Meng Qingyao could sit in the position of Pavilion Master was not because their own skills were superior, but simply because of the maneuvering of power.

Isn't it perfectly normal for those with real strength and ability to not respect them?

He was truly sick of this kind of power struggle that took advantage of every opportunity. He just wanted to study medicine and alchemy properly; why was it so difficult?

Thinking that there was a Prince Shou at the Medicine Administration Department he needed to deal with, and a Princess waiting for him at home, he wanted to die.

Clearly, he had become a cultivator, and his medical and alchemy skills were constantly improving, so why was his life even more stifling than before?

He truly envied Hua Changxi, daring to stand up to everyone!

The conversation between Shen Qianfan, Xia Ziyang, and Meng Yuchuan was also heard by Prince Shou, Xia Zhen, and Meng Qingyao walking in front, and the expressions of all three fluctuated somewhat.

Seeing Meng Qingyao's expression was off, Xia Zhen transmitted his voice: "Even in the most chaotic eras, people need a certain order. Hua Changxi belongs to the destroyers of order; this is not a sustainable long-term path."

Meng Qingyao was not persuaded this time and retorted: "However, only by breaking the old order can a new one be rebuilt."

Xia Zhen shook his head: "Those who walk on the cutting edge will, nine times out of ten, fade into dust. Whether doing things or cultivating, movement is not as good as stillness."

"Qingyao, the original intention is the most important. Do not lose the goal you want to achieve in your heart because of external temptations and coercion."

"Hua Changxi... her path will not be long. Even if she can go far, it will be covered in thorns."

Soon, both parties arrived at the entrance of the Medicine Administration Department.

At this time, the entrance was already surrounded by people, packed tight.

Prince Shou's face was as dark as water. Previously, the royal family had used power to pressure the Hua clan to hand over the 'Qihuang Body Refinement Art' they controlled. Now, everyone could cultivate it, so the royal family's advantage in this aspect was weakened.

After reading the technique, Xia Zhen instructed Xia Ziyang: "Copy the technique and send it back to the clan. Let those in the clan without spiritual roots start cultivating it as well."

Since everyone could cultivate the body refinement technique, not doing so would mean being left behind.

No. 10 Qihuang Pavilion.

Gu Jinfan also held a copy of the first three chapters of the 'Qihuang Body Refinement Art', her expression complex.

Although limited by the acquisition of body-quenching spiritual medicine, it wouldn't make all ordinary people without spiritual roots start body refinement, but the free publication of the body refinement technique could provide the greatest opportunity for mortals who wanted to refine their bodies to cultivate.

In this life, the number of cultivators among the human race has increased; I wonder if they can turn the tide in the subsequent great war of human-demon chaos and invasion by external cultivators?

Heaven Department.

Huo Yunxiao handed the copied first three chapters of the 'Qihuang Body Refinement Art' to Wei Zhenjie and also informed him that Hua Changxi had published the body refinement technique and quenching formulas at the entrance of the Medicine Administration Department.

After hearing this, Wei Zhenjie said: "Hua Changxi is really... unexpected every time." Saying this, he had Hua Dalang called over.

It was Hua Dalang's first time meeting Wei Zhenjie, his expression somewhat agitated and somewhat uneasy: "This subordinate pays respects to the Department Head."

Wei Zhenjie smiled and asked him to sit down. After asking about his situation in the Demon Suppression Army for a while, he led the topic to the 'Qihuang Body Refinement Art'.

Hua Dalang: "Department Head, my Ninth Sister only gave the family's Qihuang Pavilion body refinement technique up to the third chapter." In other words, Hua Changxi really had no follow-up techniques.

Wei Zhenjie smiled: "It seems not everyone in your family cultivates the Qihuang Body Refinement Art."

Hearing Wei Zhenjie ask this, Hua Dalang understood that he must have figured out the Hua family's situation beforehand, so he didn't hide it: "Yes, my younger siblings and I cultivate a different kind of body refinement technique."

"Department Head, please forgive me, this subordinate cannot hand over this body refinement technique because when we cultivated it, we all made heart-demon oaths."

Huo Yunxiao said in surprise: "Hua Changxi made you take heart-demon oaths when giving you the technique?"

This made Hua Dalang somewhat embarrassed, but he still nodded.

Wei Zhenjie laughed: "Every person's cultivation technique is a secret; this Department Head understands. Can you tell me the name of that body refinement technique? Perhaps the Heaven Department has a collection of it."

It was just a name, so Hua Dalang did not hide it: "'Nine Turns Profound Art'."

After hearing this, Wei Zhenjie's pupils shook, and he thought to himself, Hua Changxi's opportunity is just too good; no wonder she is so arrogant.

The 'Nine Turns Profound Art'—he had seen relevant records in the books of the Central Sacred Land; it could be said to be the premier technique for body refinement.

It is said that this technique was created by the twelve ancient demon gods working together and is the supreme treasure of the demon race.

Most importantly, the 'Nine Turns Profound Art' is not only suitable for the demon race to cultivate but also suitable for the human race.

Where did Hua Changxi get it from?

Wei Zhenjie looked at Hua Dalang with a smile: "Dual cultivation of law and body; no wonder your strength is among the best of the centurions. Continue to work hard in the future; the Demon Suppression Army needs generals like you."

Hua Dalang heard the intention of cultivation in Wei Zhenjie's words and was extremely agitated: "This subordinate will definitely not fail the mission."

Wei Zhenjie added: "Starting from today, the Demon Suppression Army must start cultivating the 'Qihuang Body Refinement Art'. You will go to the Medicine Administration Department's Dan Yuan Peak to purchase the required body-quenching spiritual medicine herbs."

Hua Dalang was stunned for a moment and did not agree immediately.

Wei Zhenjie: "What, is there a problem?"

Hua Dalang: "No, no problem."

Huo Yunxiao smiled: "After you arrive at the Medicine Administration Department, you can first go to the No. 3 Qihuang Pavilion to find me. I will go with you then; I've already become familiar with Dan Yuan Peak."

The Department Head's direct disciple took the initiative to befriend him, so Hua Dalang naturally wouldn't refuse: "Then I will have to trouble Pavilion Master Huo in the future."

Wei Zhenjie immediately wrote a purchase slip: "The Heaven Department pre-orders 30,000 body-quenching medicinal bath packs, 10,000 each for skin, flesh, and bone quenching."

Huo Yunxiao took the slip and pulled Hua Dalang away: "Your sister published the Qihuang Body Refinement Art; it won't be long before people rush to buy the body-quenching spiritual medicine packs. We must finalize the order quickly."

By the time the two arrived at Dan Yuan Peak, they discovered that someone had arrived even earlier than them.

Noble families led by the Tang and Gu families all wanted to pre-order body-quenching medicinal bath packs.

Not only noble families, but many people from small factions had also come. The people from the Personnel Department were almost unable to handle the reception.

Hua Dalang was shocked: "Why are so many people seeking to buy spiritual medicine?"

Huo Yunxiao: "This is nothing. Once the body refinement technique is popularized, it will usher in the peak of purchasing body-quenching spiritual medicine. At that time, there might even be a situation where one medicine is hard to find."

"Do you know now why Master and these people in front came to pre-order body-quenching medicine packs so early?"

Saying this, Huo Yunxiao suddenly smiled and looked at Hua Dalang: "If your sister had hoarded herbs in advance, she might be able to make a fortune taking advantage of this opportunity."

Hua Dalang: "..." Ninth Sister doesn't have that kind of foresight."

Huo Yunxiao looked at Hua Dalang, and in his heart, he understood a little why the Hua siblings were not close. Hua Dalang, as the older brother, didn't even understand Hua Changxi as well as he, an outsider, did.

"Hua Changxi isn't brainless; she just has no selfish desires. Her purpose in publishing the body refinement technique is not for profit." ===== CHAPTER 309 =====