GBP Chapter 51 Self-Awareness
Chapter 51 Self-Awareness
Lin Yue said, "Welcome, gentlemen, to my private residence. How do you see the place from your perspective? Is the decor satisfactory?"
The three elders exchanged glances, and one of them spoke first (Elder No. 1): "Young friend Lin Yue, your residence is exquisitely arranged. As soon as we stepped in, the rich spiritual energy shocked us, not to mention the ingenious array. You must have put a lot of thought into it."
Another elder (the second elder) nodded in agreement, saying, "Indeed, we haven't felt such abundant spiritual energy in a long time. Your place can be called a paradise on earth."
The last patriarch smiled and said (Old Man No. 3): "Young friend Lin, just from what I see at the entrance, I can tell that you are extraordinary."
Lin Yue smiled slightly and said, "It is my honor to receive praise from several elders."
At this moment, a gentle breeze swept through the pavilion, creating a particularly harmonious atmosphere.
They will be referred to as Old Master No. 1, Old Master No. 2, and Old Master No. 3 from now on. Lin Yue said, "You three old masters must have something to discuss with me today, right? Let's talk about what the younger generation needs to do?"
The old man coughed lightly and said, "Young friend Lin Yue, to be honest, we have come here with a request. As you know, we have been cultivating for many years and have now encountered a bottleneck. We have heard that you have many spiritual flowers and herbs here. We wonder if you could part with some of them to help us break through."
Lin Yue nodded slightly, but did not respond immediately. Instead, she looked at the old man number 2.
The old man number 2 continued, "Young friend, my request is similar to that of Brother number 1. Our cultivation is not easy, and if I can get your help, I will definitely repay you in the future."
The old man number 3 hurriedly said, "Young friend Lin Yue, my situation is more special. I was injured a few days ago and need some rare spiritual materials to heal. I hope you can help me."
Lin Yue remained silent for a moment before slowly saying, "Gentlemen, it's not that I'm unwilling to help, but these spiritual materials are hard to come by, and I have my own considerations."
Upon hearing this, the three old men couldn't help but show a hint of urgency on their faces.
The old man number 3 said, "Young friend Lin Yue, a few days ago when I was exploring a secret realm, I was attacked by a powerful monster and was injured by it, which damaged my meridians."
The old man quickly replied, "Young friend Lin Yue, what I need is the Purple Flame Spirit Flower. I heard you might have some here."
The old man number 2 also said eagerly, "What I want is Ice Soul Grass. I wonder if you have any in stock?"
After pondering for a moment, Lin Yue said, "I don't have many Purple Flame Spirit Flowers here, but I do have some Ice Soul Grass. However, as I just said, I can only give you a small amount. As for the seeds, I can give them to you, but whether you can grow them depends on your own abilities. Old Master Number 3, I still need to consider what kind of spiritual materials can help you heal your injuries."
The three old men nodded in agreement, their eyes filled with anticipation.
Lin Yue said, "Actually, only some cultivators within the country know of my existence. But apart from the cultivators within the country, I haven't revealed my existence to the wandering immortals or other sects outside. So you're probably wondering why I don't actively and formally cooperate with the country on a large scale? It's because I'm also worried that before I cooperate with the country on my own, it's easy for some large sects or some great elders to secretly and silently kill me, or imprison me, or worse. So, considering this, I thought I didn't want to make my own affairs public, and I don't want others to know about my family. If you need help, that's fine. Elder No. 3, come with me into the inner courtyard later. Watch me heal Elder No. 3. Elder No. 3, I'll activate the internal healing formation to heal you later."
The two old men nodded and said, "Young friend Lin Yue has considered everything very carefully, we understand."
Then, Lin Yue led the No. 3 old man into the inner courtyard, with the others following closely behind.
Lin Yue led Old Master No. 3 to the array in the front yard. The array had been closed after the spatial ritual for the ten soldiers. Now, Lin Yue asked Old Master No. 3 to sit in the center, and then she activated the array. In the center of the array, Old Master No. 3's body appeared almost transparent, and the movement of his major meridians, including any damage, was clearly visible. One meridian in Old Master No. 3's shoulder blade was severely damaged.
After activating the formation, Lin Yue began channeling energy into Old Master No. 3, clearing any blockages. Next, she brought out the Fire Cloud Immortal Cauldron and, in front of Old Masters No. 1, No. 2, and No. 3, placed it on the plaza and began throwing spiritual flowers and herbs into it. As for the specific types of spiritual flowers and herbs, Old Masters No. 1, No. 2, and No. 3 could only watch helplessly as the numerous herbs turned to ashes in the Fire Cloud Immortal Cauldron. Lin Yue then blew on the Fire Cloud Immortal Cauldron and began refining spiritual medicine for Old Master No. 3.
Lin Yue sat cross-legged in the middle of the hall, using her own spiritual fire to rotate the Fire Cloud Immortal Cauldron. Soon, a first-tier pill was produced, containing 12 pills, each with perfectly rounded pill patterns, belonging to the superior category of first-tier pills. As Lin Yue finished refining the pills and got up to retrieve them, Elders Number 1 and Number 2 rushed over. Seeing that the pills were first-tier pills with pill patterns, their jaws nearly dropped in astonishment. In this world, cultivators capable of refining pills with patterns were practically extinct; to see pills with such patterns from Lin Yue was truly astonishing.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Lin Yue took out one and threw it into the mouth of Old Man No. 3, continuing to heal him. After casting out several special talismans, Lin Yue pulled out a packet of silver needles and quickly inserted them into the area where Old Man No. 3's meridians had been severed. The meridian-regenerating pill, combined with the stimulation of acupoints by the silver needles, allowed his meridians to reconnect, unblock, and repair themselves.
Ten minutes later, the third old man returned to the ground from his suspended state and sat cross-legged. After finishing his work, the third old man twisted left and right and raised his hands, feeling that he was no longer in any danger. The third old man bowed to Lin Yue and said with deep gratitude, "Thank you very much, young friend."
This was the first time Lin Yue had demonstrated her healing abilities on cultivators in front of everyone. To ordinary people, it might seem that even a broken meridian, a problem that doctors couldn't solve, could be treated here, but that wasn't the case. Although the old man's tendons were severed, the various meridians within him were still interconnected. It was just that one of the meridians was damaged, and he could use the starting and ending points of the meridians to allow it to rebuild itself.
Ordinary people have no qi or spiritual power, so they cannot repair themselves or reconnect their veins on their own. They must be stitched up one stitch at a time in the real world. This is the biggest difference.
Lin Yue's treatment demonstration gave the elderly gentlemen present a deeper understanding of her abilities and laid the foundation for future cooperation.
After Elder No. 3 recovered, Lin Yue led the three old men to the corner of the side garden where she cultivated spiritual flowers and herbs. She found the spiritual herb Elder No. 1 had requested, and in front of him, used a small shovel to dig one up, planted it in a flowerpot, and wrapped it in plastic wrap. She then found the spiritual herb Elder No. 2 needed, similarly dug it up with the soil, planted it in a flowerpot, sealed it, and placed it aside.
Afterwards, Lin Yue led the three old men on a stroll among the spiritual flowers, herbs, vegetables, and fruits she had cultivated. For those with more abundant plants, Lin Yue picked a few spiritual fruits and gathered some spiritual flowers to give to Old Man Number 3, to help him recover. She also prepared a portion of the remaining spiritual fruits for each of the old men. The three old men were filled with gratitude and returned to the pavilion to continue drinking tea.
Lin Yue then said, "If my superiors hadn't protected my information, my life might have been in danger." The three old men nodded in unison, replying, "Yes, Lin Yue, if you hadn't been discovered by the government first, but by some powerful forces or large clans, they would have certainly used despicable means to seize the treasure. So, Lin Yue's family is indeed in danger." The three old men also informed Lin Yue that many government personnel resided around her villa, also to protect her family. Lin Yue frankly told the three old men that she simply didn't want to disrupt the balance of the world or cause any impact. She herself had only been cultivating for a short time, but she already had her own understanding of the world's restlessness.
At this moment, a gentle breeze blew, and the aroma of tea filled the air. In this tranquil atmosphere, the group continued to discuss spiritual practice and worldly matters.
The departure of the three elders was difficult for Lin Yue to simply judge as good or bad. On the positive side, the three elders belonged to the state and were unlikely to leak her information. However, the hidden danger lay in the fact that Lin Yue possessed numerous spiritual flowers and herbs that could heal injured cultivators. They might leak Lin Yue's address, and if someone from outside the state came seeking help, whether to help or not would be a dilemma. Helping might lead to being betrayed by malicious individuals; not helping might result in retaliation. In short, Lin Yue was quite conflicted and distressed.
At this moment, the remnant soul Xueyang was still asleep. Lin Yue desperately longed for her to awaken as soon as possible, even hoping that her body could merge with Xueyang's soul, even if merging meant enduring pain. Lin Yue had actually entered a special and peculiar state, as if she had entered another wondrous realm. She began to feel less close to her three children than before. Although she still loved them deeply, that intimacy had diminished. She was also no longer as intimate with Gong Yong. Her entire being was caught in a state of self-cultivation, self-doubt, self-affirmation, and extreme madness.
In this state, Lin Yue often wandered alone in the courtyard, sometimes lost in thought, sometimes staring blankly at the sky. Her world seemed to consist only of herself and her chaotic thoughts; it was difficult for others to enter, and difficult for her to leave.
The old man Huoyun Xianding said, "Lin Yue, you've entered a state of inner demons during your cultivation. You need to go out and travel, see some of the country's famous mountains and rivers, enjoy the atmosphere, and take the children out for a trip. Summer vacation isn't over yet, there's still more than a month left, so take the children out for another trip, go on a vacation."
Lin Yue said to the old man Huoyun Immortal Cauldron, "Grandpa, why does my state of mind always fluctuate? Sometimes I feel that I have improved, but other times, just because of someone else's words or a certain scene, my state of mind will be greatly affected. I once heard the old man say that once your state of mind is elevated, sometimes you will be immersed in another dreamlike scene when you encounter certain things. That is about human emotions."
The old man of the Fire Cloud Immortal Cauldron narrowed his eyes slightly, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Child, the cultivation of one's state of mind is not something that can be achieved overnight. The turmoil of this world and the warmth and coldness of human relationships will all touch the strings of our hearts. The fact that your state of mind is affected by other people and things shows that you are still on the path of cultivation. Only by experiencing more and understanding more can you find peace and steadfastness in this turbulent world."
Lin Yue nodded thoughtfully, her eyes revealing a complex expression of confusion mixed with determination. She knew that the path to cultivating one's state of mind was long and arduous, but she was determined to constantly break through her own limitations and pursue inner peace and strength.
It was a sunny day, and Lin Yue was in a great mood. She decided to take her three children on a spontaneous trip. She excitedly told the children about her idea, and they cheered. Then, Lin Yue contacted her husband, Gong Yong, to ask if he wanted to come along. After a moment's thought on the phone, Gong Yong said, "Honey, I'll take a day off from work and we'll leave tomorrow."
Upon receiving Gong Yong's reply, the three children eagerly took out their suitcases and happily packed their belongings and clothes. Lin Yue, meanwhile, sat down at her computer to book plane tickets, choosing the scenic Huangshan Mountain as their destination. She planned to take the children hiking and experience the charm of nature.
As the children packed, they chattered excitedly about the beautiful scenery of Huangshan and imagined the joyful trip that was about to begin. Lin Yue looked at the children's expectant faces, a happy smile spreading across her face. She knew this would be an unforgettable family trip.
The next day, Gong Yong successfully obtained leave, and the family embarked on their journey to Huangshan with great anticipation.
Upon arriving at the foot of Huangshan Mountain, the children were awestruck by the majestic and magnificent peaks, jumping and skipping with excitement. Lin Yue, watching the children's joyful expressions, beamed with happiness.
However, as they began their ascent, dark clouds suddenly gathered, and a strong wind picked up. Large raindrops poured down instantly, turning the mountain path muddy and slippery, making progress extremely difficult. The children's excitement was dampened considerably by this sudden bad weather, and they began to feel fear and frustration.
While comforting the children, Lin Yue pondered a solution. Gong Yong, on the other hand, acted decisively, leading everyone to a cave to temporarily shelter from the storm.
Inside the cave, the family huddled together. Lin Yue took out some snacks from her backpack and shared them with everyone, trying to ease the tense atmosphere. Gong Yong, on the other hand, told the children stories of brave people, encouraging them not to be afraid of difficulties.
The rain gradually stopped, but it was already late, and continuing to climb the mountain was clearly not safe. Gong Yong decided to lead everyone down the mountain first, find a place to rest for the night, and set off again the next day.
Despite the setbacks, the children learned to face difficulties bravely in the process, and Lin Yue and Gong Yong are even more convinced that this trip will become an unforgettable memory for the whole family.
The next day, the sun shone on the earth again. Would they be able to successfully reach the top of Huangshan Mountain?