12dz Chapter 118: Cultivating with Wife and Daughter, Nian Nian Guides Qi into the Body
Chapter 118: Cultivating with Wife and Daughter, Nian Nian Guides Qi into the Body
Listening to everyone's sharing, Shen Yu felt a warm glow in his heart.
This is the everyday life he desperately wanted to protect—peaceful, prosperous, and full of family love and warmth.
After breakfast, the servants cleared away the tableware and served freshly cut fruit.
Shen Yu waved his hand, and three lustrous white jade porcelain bottles appeared out of thin air on the coffee table. The bottles were engraved with exquisite cloud patterns, and they were obviously very valuable.
"These are longevity pills I refined during my seclusion." Shen Yu pushed the three porcelain bottles in front of Jiang Zhenbang, Jiang Jianping, and Su Hui respectively.
"Take one pill on the first day of each month to strengthen your body, improve your health, and eliminate toxins. Long-term use can ensure a healthy and carefree life to the age of 120, and make you look and function at least 20 years younger than your peers."
"So amazing?" Su Hui carefully picked up the porcelain bottle, opened the stopper, and a refreshing medicinal fragrance instantly filled the air. Just one whiff made her feel refreshed and invigorated.
"This is an elixir refined by a celestial master!" Jiang Jianping quickly put away the porcelain bottle, as if it were a priceless treasure. "We've really benefited greatly from this!"
Jiang Zhenbang solemnly placed the porcelain vase into his inner pocket, nodded to Shen Yu, and said sincerely, "Shen Yu, thank you. Having a son-in-law like you is the greatest fortune of my life."
"We're all family, no need for thanks." Shen Yu smiled faintly.
After settling the elders in, Shen Yu looked at Jiang Xinlan and the two children, his expression gradually becoming serious:
"Alright, now let's talk about cultivation. Before we officially begin, there are a few things I must make clear to you."
The three of them immediately sat up straight, their eyes sparkling as they looked at Shen Yu with anticipation.
"This isn't a cultivation world brimming with spiritual energy. Earth's spiritual energy is extremely thin, less than one ten-thousandth of what a cultivation world has," Shen Yu said slowly.
"Because I am already a Transcending Tribulation Immortal Venerable in the cultivation world, I have a complete foundation of cultivation experience and insights, so my current path of rebuilding is a natural progression. But you are starting from scratch, so the situation is completely different."
He looked at Jiang Xinlan, his tone gentle yet earnest:
"Xinlan, you have dual spiritual roots of water and wood, which is a rare talent in the world. However, you have no cultivation foundation and spiritual energy is scarce. If you want to sense the spiritual energy between heaven and earth, draw it into your body, and officially start cultivating, it may take one or two months, or even longer."
Then he looked at the two little ones with their big, open eyes:
"Although you two have top-grade single spiritual roots and exceptional talent, you are too young and your minds are not calm enough, making it difficult for you to concentrate for long periods of time. Therefore, your speed in sensing spiritual energy may not be faster than your mother's, and it may even take longer."
"Cultivation is an extremely tedious and demanding process that tests one's willpower. It requires consistent effort day after day without the slightest slackening." Shen Yu looked at them and asked softly, "Even so, are you still willing to begin?"
Jiang Xinlan nodded without hesitation, her eyes filled with unwavering determination:
"I'm willing. No matter how difficult it is, no matter how long it takes, I will persevere. I want to stay with you forever, watch the children grow up, and let our family never be separated."
"We'd love to!" Niannian and Guigui shouted in unison, their little faces full of seriousness.
"I want to become strong quickly so I can protect Mommy and Grandpa and Grandma!" Gui Gui clenched her little fists, looking very serious.
"I want to become amazing too! I want to fly up to the sky with Daddy to see the clouds!" Niannian swung her short legs, her eyes full of longing.
Seeing their determined expressions, Shen Yu smiled with satisfaction: "Alright, since you're all ready, let's begin now."
He led the three to the lakeside pavilion in the backyard, which was surrounded by water and shaded by green trees, and was the most spiritually rich place in the entire old house.
Unable to bear seeing his wife and children suffer too much, Shen Yu set up a spirit-gathering array here in advance. Several low-grade spirit stones were embedded in the array's core, continuously drawing in the surrounding spiritual energy, making the concentration ten times higher than outside.
"First, sit cross-legged on the cushions, with your backs straight and your eyes closed."
Shen Yu stood to the side, his voice gentle yet carrying an undeniable power.
"Clear your mind of all distractions and don't think about anything. Then, focus your attention on the air around you and look for those tiny specks of light that bring a gentle warmth and make you feel comfortable. Those are the spiritual energy of heaven and earth that we need to absorb."
"Don't rush, and don't force it. Sensing spiritual energy is the first and most fundamental step in cultivation. Take your time, I'll stay here with you."
Following Shen Yu's instructions, Jiang Xinlan and the two children obediently sat cross-legged on the prayer mats, closed their eyes, and began to earnestly sense the spiritual energy around them.
The pavilion in the middle of the lake was quiet, with only the sound of the wind rippling across the water and the rustling of the leaves.
Shen Yu stood to the side, watching them quietly, his eyes filled with tenderness and expectation.
Although the spiritual energy on Earth is scarce, their path of cultivation is destined to be long, but that doesn't matter.
He had enough time and patience to accompany them step by step, slowly but surely.
The years to come are long, and he will protect them, accompany them, witness all the joys and sorrows of life, and journey together through the years.
Half a month has passed in the blink of an eye.
It's another morning.
Niannian, dressed in a pink practice uniform, sat cross-legged on a futon, her little brows furrowed, her eyes closed as she intently sensed the air around her.
Gui Gui sat next to her, her little body ramrod straight, her little fists clenched, looking serious, more focused than anyone else.
Shen Yu stood to the side, looking at them with gentle eyes, ready to offer guidance at any time.
Just then, the first ray of sunlight shone through the gaps in the leaves and fell on Niannian.
Suddenly, a faint blue light emanated from Nian Nian's body, as if she were shrouded in a thin layer of mist.
Her little hand unconsciously rose up, grasped at the air, then she suddenly opened her eyes and excitedly shouted, "Daddy! Daddy! I caught a twinkling little star!"
Shen Yu's eyes lit up, and he strode over, gently placing his fingertips on her wrist. A pure, watery energy flowed from his fingertips, warm and gentle, circulating extremely smoothly.
"Great job, Niannian." Shen Yu smiled, picked her up, and kissed her soft little face. "You successfully sensed the water elemental energy. You're the first in our family to sense it."
"Wow! I'm so amazing!" Niannian hugged Shen Yu's neck, her eyes narrowing into slits as she laughed.
Seeing this, Gui Gui's face turned red with anxiety. She clenched her fists and squeezed her eyes shut, her brows furrowed so tightly they could trap a mosquito.
The more anxious he became, the more chaotic his mind became. Not only did he fail to sense any spiritual energy, but he also felt a tightness in his chest and almost choked.