Xiao Cao has found a formula to treat the injuries from the "Yi Jin Jue" technique with medicine. However, relying on some medicinal materials that Xiao Cao considers "low-grade," the refining process actually requires Lin Yao to cultivate the Luo family's martial arts. According to Xiao Cao's estimation, he would need to cultivate to at least the ninth level of the Qi Rank to be able to withstand the method taught by Xiao Cao and nurture the inferior "Dan Huo" to refine the medicine. This kind of refining is already the legendary alchemy.
In order to improve the level of the Luo family's cultivation technique as soon as possible and to achieve the legendary alchemy, Lin Yao couldn't wait to find the place where the spiritual energy of heaven and earth gathered, as Xiao Cao had mentioned. Only by cultivating there could he improve the level of the Luo family's cultivation technique sooner, and only then could he rely less on Xiao Cao's efforts to carry out the work of healing the sick and saving lives, and save lives on his own.
The next day, before setting off, Xiao Guli threw a tantrum, insisting on going with his father.
Despite Yi Yang's best efforts to please the two little ones, the fact that they rarely saw their father while living together made the children quite resentful. When Lin Yao was about to leave, the four-year-old's crying could not be calmed down, and the little girl next to him added fuel to the fire, making it impossible for him to leave.
"Let's go together." Lin Yao looked at Yi Potian helplessly. "Lili has been very pitiful lately."
Yi Potian forced out a rather ugly smile, thinking to himself that Xiao Guli was not pitiful at all. In order to please him, he had even bought special deep-frying and baking equipment for his family, forcibly obtained frozen ingredients from the KFC chain, and opened a small KFC in Yijia Town. Even the person in charge of cooking was a professional that Zhang Keqiang had forcibly kidnapped from the Yanji KFC. Not to mention that he had bought so much equipment and built a small amusement park.
“Alright.” Yi Potian, full of resentment, agreed to Lin Yao’s request. He thought to himself that he, a Heaven-level expert, had no status at all, unlike the other experts from aristocratic families he had seen before. He couldn’t even handle a little kid. “Let’s go to Tianchi. It’s a tourist destination. Lili and Nannan will definitely like it.”
"Yay!" Little Guli and Nannan clapped their hands together, and the tears in their eyes disappeared instantly. Their smiling faces, along with the still-hanging tears, made Lin Yao sigh that children's emotions are like the weather in June, so unpredictable.
The large group of people, including Ge Yong and his wife, their two children, Ruan Lingling and Banan, as well as the three elders personally led by Yi Potian, plus Lin Yao and Yi Yang, made up a total of twelve people. They drove off-road vehicles towards Changbai Mountain Tianchi in a grand procession.
The oval-shaped Tianchi Lake in Changbai Mountain is exceptionally beautiful. Its azure waters are as clear and captivating as gemstones. At an altitude of 2,155 meters, the lake is surrounded by sixteen snow-capped peaks, creating a truly magnificent sight.
The biting cold wind did not dampen the little ones' playfulness. With Lin Yao present, even Nannan, whose heart condition had not fully recovered, played and screamed freely. Ge Yong and Alina were not worried at all. Seeing their daughter playing happily, Alina's eyes became blurry, and the white breath she exhaled from her nostrils became heavy.
Wearing thick down jackets, fur hats, and scarves, the two little ones rolled around in the snow like raccoons. Actually, there was no need to bring them to Tianchi. They would have had a lot of fun as long as there was a patch of snow. It would be a waste of money and effort to come to Tianchi.
Yi Yang consciously stayed with an elder to watch over Xiao Guli and Nannan. Although the safety facilities at the tourist attraction were good, it was still near Tianchi Lake, which was at a relatively high altitude, and strenuous exercise could cause hypoxia. They dared not take it lightly.
Tianchi Lake in April is very cold, covered in snow, and there are hardly any tourists. Only Lin Yao's family is playing there, and their laughter sounds especially crisp on the empty mountaintop.
Yi Potian didn't speak, just stood there casually, as if he had melted into the sky and the white snow on the mountaintop, giving people a strange feeling. Even Ba Nan didn't dare to look at him for more than a few seconds.
Lin Yao remained silent. Beneath his calm face burned a raging fire; this was his blessed land.
The little grass had specifically reminded Lin Yao that the information transmitted from the Earth Mother to the little grass and then to Lin Yao's mind showed that Tianchi was a blessed land that gathered the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, and it was a perfect place for him to cultivate.
"The water in Tianchi is very cold, probably only around 0.7 degrees Celsius. I've checked the information." Lin Yao was a little worried. "Will I freeze if I soak in the water of Tianchi?"
"Of course not, Sister Xiaocao is here." Xiaocao's enchanting voice rang out, and together with the fairy-tale scenery, Lin Yao was somewhat lost in the dream. "Your body is already very strong, so the low temperature will not have any effect. On the contrary, it will help your cultivation. The spiritual energy here is very rich. According to Timu's detection, it is ten thousand times richer than in ordinary places. You can absorb this spiritual energy to temper your true energy and improve your power."
"I heard there are monsters in Tianchi Lake. Could it be dangerous?" Lin Yao still didn't dare to go into the water. In the dead of winter, soaking in a vast lake that was said to be two or three hundred meters deep, and with the legendary monsters, he really couldn't make up his mind.
"It's alright, have you forgotten what Timo's abilities are? The pool is very safe, even if there's something there, it won't get past Sister Xiaocao." Xiaocao said matter-of-factly, which made Lin Yao's heart relax a little, but the thought of going into the ice water in winter still made him feel a chill.
Having made up his mind, Lin Yao deliberately approached Yi Potian casually and spoke in a voice that only the two of them could hear, "Elder, I'm staying here today. Please escort them down the mountain."
"Okay, I'll make the arrangements and then I'll keep you company." Yi Potian's lips didn't move, but Lin Yao could clearly hear his voice.
"Alright." Lin Yao was somewhat helpless. He thought that it was impossible to dispel Yi Potian's idea of protecting him, so he simply had someone else take Ge Yong and the others down the mountain. Having a private SUV would indeed be much more convenient. Tianchi, which was under closed management, could also be used to send private cars up the mountain through influence, which would save Ge Yong and the others time. They could return to Yijia Town in Yanji City that very night.
Having made his decision, Lin Yao relaxed and played wildly with the two little ones and Ruan Lingling, capturing a lot of photos.
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Chapter 136 Success in Cultivation
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Exhausted, Xiao Guli fell asleep in Ruan Lingling's arms. Without much explanation or comfort from Lin Yao, they were sent down the mountain, with only Yi Potian staying on the summit to accompany them.
The two ate some dry food, then moved to a secluded spot away from the tourist attractions, planning to circle around to another direction to enter Tianchi after dark and then go into the water.
Yi Potian didn't ask Lin Yao what his purpose was, but was worried that he might get cramps in the ice water. Only after receiving Lin Yao's assurance did he put his worries at ease and stop asking questions.
The bright moonlight shone on the sixteen peaks of Tianchi Lake. The snow piled up on the peaks, which were of different shapes, reflected the soft moonlight, making the entire mountaintop look beautiful and even more enchanting than the daytime scenery. Lin Yao felt as if he had entered a real fairyland.
Changbai Mountain Tianchi is located on the border between China and North Korea. Of the sixteen volcanic peaks surrounding Tianchi, nine are in China and seven are in North Korea. As a border area, it is naturally heavily guarded. In addition to personnel dispatched by the tourism administration and contracted companies, there are also troops stationed there. Of course, the guarding is not as strict as at other borders, after all, they are friendly nations separated only by a strip of water.
After taking a long detour, Lin Yao finally reached the shore of Tianchi Lake through a hidden mountain pass. Looking at the tranquil waters of Tianchi Lake under the moonlight, Lin Yao had the thought of turning back. Large areas of the lake were still covered with ice, and some floating ice floes were also visible in the water, making Lin Yao feel a chill run down his spine.
"He lacks confidence!" Lin Yao sighed inwardly, glancing at Yi Potian beside him, who looked like a wise man, and found it somewhat amusing.
Yi Potian carried Lin Yao as they leaped between steep cliffs and strange rocks, sometimes having to expend their energy on short flights, which was quite tiring for Lin Yao. Having just stabilized his Heavenly Realm, Lin Yao was still not proficient in using the energy of heaven and earth, relying mostly on his own true qi, which greatly depleted his strength. At this moment, he appeared calm on the surface, but secretly he was working hard to recover his energy. Little did he know that Lin Yao, who was sensitive to the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, had already noticed his condition, but did not point it out.
"Sir, are you sure you want to go into the water? The water is very cold, and there are monsters in the Heavenly Pool. Some members of the Yi family have seen them." After finishing his meditation, Yi Potian looked at Lin Yao with concern. He was worried that this gentleman, who was extremely important to the Yi family, would never return, but he couldn't find any excuse to stop him.
"You absolutely have to go into the water." Lin Yao said decisively, though inwardly he was pounding with anxiety and just wanted to give Xiao Cao a piece of his mind. The fact that Xiao Cao was silent now made him a little annoyed. "I'm fine, I can handle it, don't worry."
"Oh." Yi Potian was like a loving elder at this moment. "I'll go with you and help you protect the Dharma."
Lin Yao understood that Yi Potian knew he wanted to practice his skills here, so he didn't explain further. He chuckled and said, "Thank you, Elder. You can stay by the lake. I might need to dive underwater later, but I can handle it."
Without further ado, Lin Yao stripped naked, gathered his clothes into a plastic bag, and placed it on the ground. He thought to himself that it was fortunate that Xiao Cao had absorbed all the previous medicinal herbs; otherwise, if he were covered in the treasures of the Yi family elders, Yi Potian would probably be so angry that he would vomit blood and condemn him for taking too much kickback when he helped him treat his advanced injuries.
Following Xiaocao's advice, Lin Yao spread his medical energy throughout his body, even sending it into the unopened meridians through small side channels, and then dispersing it to various locations to protect himself from being frozen by the lake water.
With a sudden plunge, I plunged into the lake. The biting cold assaulted me, as if sharp blades were cutting into my flesh, and a stinging and numbing sensation spread throughout my body.
"Idiot, hurry up and circulate your energy." Xiaocao's tone was somewhat urgent. Without much thought, Lin Yao immediately began to circulate his true energy according to the Luo family's cultivation method.
A vast amount of spiritual energy from heaven and earth was drawn into his body through various acupoints. Cultivating in the lake was completely different from usual. This spiritual energy, which was bound to the Heavenly Pool for some unknown reason, surged into Lin Yao's body like leeches that had come to see blood.