As for the Foundation Establishment Realm, which normally requires a hundred years, it can be completed within ten years after being shortened.
Completing the cultivation of the Foundation Establishment Realm in ten years is definitely a Genius-level cultivation speed in comparison.
When spoken of, it is not slower than others at all.
Most importantly, the Congenital Qi Refining Method emphasizes Foundation the most, without any hint of instability; instead, it is more robust and deeply rooted.
“Perhaps, the Congenital Qi Refining Method is the most suitable Cultivation Technique for me.”
Zhuang Buzhou’s lips curved into a smile.
After feeling the transformation of his entire body, he felt even more so.
Looking at his Lifespan, it was still fifty years and six months remaining.
“There’s no change in Lifespan.
The Innate Realm only allows one to return to Innate from Acquired.
Innate, in fact, everyone is Innate before they are born.
This means that Lifespan comes from the Innate.
The Lifespan limit of the Innate Realm is one hundred years.
Under normal circumstances, it is impossible for ordinary people to have a hundred years of Lifespan.
At birth, they are infected by the Acquired, absorbing the first breath of Acquired Qi.
The degree of the Acquired Qi’s infection on the body determines the Lifespan one can possess.
Even now, breaking through to the Innate Realm cannot break the hundred-year shackles.”
Zhuang Buzhou pondered to himself.
Only by advancing to the Foundation Establishment Realm can a fundamental transformation occur, and at that time, Lifespan will also experience significant growth.
As for what Lifespan the Foundation Establishment Realm can reach, Zhuang Buzhou was not clear, but it would definitely exceed one hundred years, and the increase should not be too small, making it worth looking forward to.
“It’s no longer safe to keep the qingyun tea tree here.
Although it’s only a half-Spiritual Tea, it might not be impossible for it to transform into a true Spiritual Tea.
Speaking of safety, no place is safer than the Other Shore Space.
Within the Other Shore, everything is real and not illusory.
The energy contained within is more extraordinary than anywhere else.
That is the Spiritual Qi emitted by the Other Shore Spiritual Vein.”
Zhuang Buzhou pondered to himself, looking at the qingyun tea tree in the courtyard.
This tea tree had been planted for over two years and had grown to over one meter tall.
The tea leaves on it were all bluish-green.
Most of them were green, with only the veins inside being blue.
If all of it turned blue, then this qingyun tea tree would be a true Spiritual Tea tree.
After making a decision in his heart, he immediately began to act.
He took out a hoe and shovel and started digging around the qingyun tea tree.
With his strength, the digging speed was naturally not slow, and it was quickly completed.
He grabbed the qingyun tea tree, and with a thought, he disappeared from his residence, and in the next second, he appeared with the tea tree inside the Other Shore Space.
Although it was only an acre in size.
There was no shortage of space for planting the tea tree.
The soil in the Other Shore Space was very fertile, containing a characteristic of reality.
This place was the only true realm.
He found a spot and planted the qingyun tea tree.
He could see that the qingyun tea tree, which had been somewhat wilted from being dug up, instantly regained its vitality, taking root in the soil, appearing very excited.
Each tea leaf emitted faint blue light.
The originally green parts transformed into blue at a visible speed.
In the blink of an eye, two-thirds of it had turned completely blue.
“It can indeed evolve.”
Seeing this, Zhuang Buzhou was secretly delighted.
If it truly transformed into a Spiritual Tea, its value would be completely different.
From the previous trade fair, it was evident that the value of Spiritual Tea was much more precious than imagined.
Half-Spiritual Tea was already very popular at the trade fair, not to mention a true Spiritual Tea, which would undoubtedly be worth a fortune.
Leaving the Other Shore Space, he reappeared in the courtyard.
Looking at the sky, the night was deep, and the moonlight was like water.
Zhuang Buzhou opened the gate and left his residence, walking through the city.
Under the night sky, although there was a ban, the number of people out and about was not small.
For example, some rich Young Masters and children of officials.
They could obey the ban for a day or two, but they couldn't obey it for a long time, especially after hearing that the Red Chamber only appeared near South Street, which made them even more at ease.
For them, the night was the beginning of their day.
Naturally, many people were strolling on the streets.
Many vendors, compelled by livelihood, despite knowing that it was unsafe at night, still came out to do business in no small numbers.
“Alas!!”
Zhuang Buzhou shook his head slightly, sighed, but said nothing more.
This was life.
Not long after, he arrived at South Street.
At an open area, a magnificent building stood before him.
Red lanterns glowed with a seductive red light, drawing all eyes towards it, making one involuntarily walk towards the Red Chamber.
“Come, honored guest.”
“We have excellent wine and beautiful ladies here.”
The closer he got, the more he seemed to hear bursts of singing and laughter.
As soon as they appeared in his mind, they caused his spirit to waver.
Ordinary people, perhaps, would have already been unable to resist walking into the Red Chamber.
But Zhuang Buzhou himself was no longer an ordinary person.
Having advanced to the Innate Realm, he was a true Cultivator.
Although there was an influence, it was not irresistible.
If he wished, he could turn around and leave at any time.
But now, he had come specifically for the Red Chamber, so how could he retreat like this?
Walking to the entrance, a couplet appeared before his eyes.
“Spring sorrow and autumn grief are self-inflicted, for whom do beautiful faces bloom?”
The horizontal inscription: “Beauties with Ill-fated Lives.”
“What a Red Chamber, what a ‘Beauties with Ill-fated Lives’.
A pair of jade arms, a pillow for a thousand men; a dab of vermillion lips, tasted by ten thousand.
If one could live, who would enter this profession?”
Zhuang Buzhou said with emotion.
“Captain Zhuang, what splendid literary talent.
With such talent, even if you were to participate in the imperial examination, you would still stand out.”
Just then, a voice of admiration came from the side.
Zhuang Buzhou turned his head and saw a gentle man dressed in a clean, blue long robe appear before him.
A scholarly aura naturally emanated from him.
He looked only twenty-six or twenty-seven, yet he was refined and elegant, with a smile on his face that made people feel close to him.
On his back, he carried a book basket.
“So, it’s Mr. Gu.”
Zhuang Buzhou said with a smile, “Mr. Gu, you flatter me.
My meager talent is merely showing off before an expert.
Moreover, Zhuang is no longer a Captain now.
From today onwards, I am just an ordinary commoner.
I will be very content if I can live a peaceful life from now on.”
He knew the person in front of him.
It was Gu Yuqing, the most famous painter in the city.
Any painting from his hand was expensive and highly sought after.
He was also a celebrity in the city.
“Mr. Zhuang has already entered the Innate Realm, Awakened his Spiritual Root, and become a Cultivator.
How can he be an ordinary person?”
Gu Yuqing said with a smile, his eyes showing a clear light.
“Mr. Gu is also a Cultivator.”
Upon hearing this, Zhuang Buzhou subconsciously looked at Gu Yuqing.
The next second, a line of numbers appeared before his eyes.
Gu Yuqing: Seventy-two years, nine months, thirteen days, seven hours, eight minutes, twenty-one seconds.
“One hundred years, Innate Realm Lifespan.
He is not an ordinary person.”
A thought flashed quickly through his mind.
Many long-lived individuals reach one hundred years, but for one to appear so casually before him, he was definitely not an ordinary person.
There was a ninety percent chance he was a Cultivator.
“Yes, I am a Cultivator and also a painter.
I came here only to paint.”
Gu Yuqing said with a smile.
He did not deny being a Cultivator.
“Painting, painting beauties.”
Zhuang Buzhou glanced at the Red Chamber and said.
“Yes, painting beauties.”
Gu Yuqing smiled and nodded, saying, “Painting landscapes, landscapes have souls; painting living beings, living beings have nature; painting beauties, beauties have feelings.
In this Red Chamber, beauties are more delicate than flowers, and their charms are captivating.
They should naturally be painted to be remembered by the world.”
“How many days has Mr. Gu been at the Red Chamber?”
Zhuang Buzhou listened, his respect rising, and asked.
“It’s been two days.
This is the third day.”
Gu Yuqing said plainly, “Shall we go together?”
“Together!!”
Zhuang Buzhou nodded and said.
The two walked together towards the Red Chamber.
The main gate was already wide open, allowing anyone to enter freely.
Stepping into the Red Chamber.
The view suddenly opened up, with various scenes, as if entering another world.
Rockeries, lakes, pavilions, gardens, small bridges over flowing water, and moonlit springs.
Flowers bloomed in the garden, their exotic fragrance pleasing to the senses.
One could see women appearing throughout the courtyard.
Some were in the pavilion, leaning against pillars and softly laughing.
Some were among the flowers, plucking petals.
Some were by the stream, extending a pair of fair jade legs into the water, gently splashing.
Some were by the water, removing their hairpins, letting their beautiful hair hang down into the water, and then picking up a black stone comb to gently wash their hair.
“This is the Red Chamber!!”
Zhuang Buzhou looked at the scene before him, unable to help but reveal intense shock.
According to the experiences of some young men before, the Red Chamber was a place of ill repute.
But what he saw before him was nowhere near a pleasure house; it was clearly a beautiful garden.
There was not a trace of a brothel atmosphere.
It was utterly surprising.
This was clearly the courtyard of a wealthy family.
Moreover, every single one of them was a peerless beauty, chosen from hundreds or even thousands.
“The Red Chamber is not about pleasure; it’s for both refined and common appreciation.”
Gu Yuqing smiled and said, “What you think the Red Chamber is, that’s what it is.”
Ding-dong!!
Just then, a clear sound of a zither came to his ears.
The zither music seemed to convey a mysterious sense of melancholy, as if from a deeply secluded wife abandoned by her husband, inexplicably evoking sadness.
“Hmm, where is this?
Is this a brothel?
Where are the girls?
Why haven’t they come out to receive guests?
Young Master, I have plenty of money.”
While listening, he saw another young man suddenly walk in through the entrance.
It was clear from a glance that the man had drunk a lot of wine, his eyes hazy, and he swayed as he walked, clearly quite drunk.
Otherwise, he wouldn’t have rashly entered the Red Chamber.
He didn’t believe that anyone in Qingyun City hadn’t heard of the Red Chamber’s great name recently.
“Hehehe!!”
“Honored guest, come on.”
“Come up quickly, we’re waiting for you upstairs.”
A creaking sound.
He saw that on the large pavilion in the courtyard, windows opened one by one.
At the windows, graceful figures leaned out, dressed in alluring, revealing clothes, half-concealed, revealing glimpses of fair skin, making one feel parched and a fire burning in their chest.