What exactly is Heaven and Earth's Spiritual Qi?

Chen Xu sat at a small table in the inn, facing eight bronze lamps on the ground, staying vigilant while waiting for the County Magistrate Feng and his son to return, yet his divine thought expanded into the ethereal.

He sensed everything within a range of three zhang around him that he could perceive.

Those pure, ascending, lively, elusive and mysterious energies, seeming to emerge from nowhere, were indeed Heaven and Earth's Spiritual Qi.

Those chaotic, sticky, inexplicably restless energies that constantly filled the space and seemed to reproduce endlessly on their own were the worldly turbid Qi.

Hidden among the clutter of turbid Qi, silent and seemingly non-existent, were the relatively scarce yet omnipresent...

If slightly touched by intent, would immediately deliver a bone-chilling cold sensation to one's senses—

This is the Nether Qi!

Indeed, Nether Qi exists in the mortal world.

The concept that Netherworld and the mortal realm are one, which naturally appeared in Chen Xu's mind ever since he gained his divine power, suddenly became concrete at this moment.

Chen Xu meticulously comprehended, discovering that the new divine power not only strengthened his perception of the Netherworld.

Specifically, the Netherworld's Unbreakable Divine Power enhanced Chen Xu's perception of the entire world around him and all the Qi within it.

It was truly magical.

Because of this divine power, Chen Xu felt as if a small piece of the world's veil was lifted in front of him.

Although, this small piece only covered a range of three zhang around him.

Nevertheless, it was a significant progress, and quite interesting.

Moved by a thought, Chen Xu reached out and lightly pointed at the wooden box beside him.

The wooden box filled with spiritual objects vanished before his eyes, entering a seemingly void and tranquil small space.

The small space was merely six feet square, yet it existed according to Chen Xu's intent.

This was the Nine Nether Void Chen Xu defined for himself!

At this moment, the Nine Nether Void was only six feet square, but who knows, perhaps one day it might become a boundless paradise like those in Taoist mythologies?

Chen Xu joyfully took out and put back the small wooden box many times in succession.

Only after fully mastering the use of the Nine Nether Void did he move all the labeled edible spiritual materials into the Fire and Smoke Kitchen.

There were five types of edible spiritual materials: one [Red Blood Spirit Ginseng], six [Profound Yang Fire Dates], one tael of [Pill Jade Spirit Rice], three drops of [Earth Yellow Spirit Marrow], and one [Nourishing Spirit Jade Leaf].

Among them, three types supplemented Qi Blood, two types supplemented Divine Soul, yet none supplemented Essence.

These were the rewards sent by the County Magistrate Feng.

Chen Xu presumed that items supplementing Essence must be exceedingly rare.

Even with the wealth of the County Magistrate Feng, they were hard to come by.

It's not surprising; in simple terms, supplementing Essence is akin to supplementing one's fundamental lifespan, and such items for longevity are indeed rare, aren't they?

Chen Xu categorized all the spiritual materials and then let his intent immerse halfway into the Fire and Smoke Kitchen to organize all the gains from this trip.

There were many interesting items, all categorically organized and planned by him.

Checking his like count statistics:

[Accumulated Likes: 6295]

[Free Attribute Points: 88]

[Fireworks Value: 3866]

The almost depleted free attribute points were now replenished again.

And Chen Xu's Tri-Attributes were now:

[Essence: 91]

[Qi Blood: 91]

[Divine Soul: 91]

[Cultivation: Meridian Passage Realm Early Stage 52%]

[Lifespan: 18/150]

Unknowingly, his lifespan had extended to 150 years!

Feeling the abundant Qi within himself, Chen Xu wasn't in a hurry to return to the Fire and Smoke Kitchen for cultivation.

He simply sat on the chair, continuously sensing all the Qi around him while silently awaiting the appearance of the County Magistrate Feng and his son.

At some point, a night rain began to fall outside, dense and continuous.

In Yunjiang Prefecture during February and March, rain was always particularly abundant.

The continuous spring rains often foretold a bountiful autumn harvest. Listening to the raindrops, Chen Xu felt a clarity of thought, and his entire Heart Soul seemed to dance to the rhythm of the spring rain.

Within him, the Innate Qi traversed quietly, gradually becoming harmonious and content.

That night, after experiencing various events, Chen Xu now felt the night was serene.

But the same night, for certain individuals within Yunjiang Prefecture City, was one of turbulent undercurrents.

For instance, the backyard of the Yunjiang County Government.

Feng Yuanbai came to Yunjiang Prefecture to serve as the County Magistrate; he faced obstructions everywhere and remained low-key.

He did not establish another residence but instead lived directly with his family in the backyard of the county government.

In the evening, he arrested Wang Ji and tortured him; the Wang family came to demand his release but to no avail, leading to a commotion between both parties.

Feng Yuanbai, however, secretly imprisoned Wang Ji in the county government's dungeon on the charge of attempted murder, with the dungeon being adjacent to the Prison Control Department's office.

The Wang family sent people to break into the county government's backyard at night to search for Wang Ji, but they found nothing.

After a great deal of effort, they discovered he was in the dungeon, but the Wang family dared not raid the dungeon next to the Prison Control Department.

Thus, the Wang family mobilized all their connections to suppress Feng Yuanbai, even alerting the prefect.

However, the prefect of Yunjiang maintained an ambiguous attitude, as despite Feng Yuanbai being a minor County Magistrate, the Wang family offended more than just Feng Yuanbai!

At night, in the deep courtyard of the Wang family, cries echoed from the old lady's yard.

A male voice, suppressing his anger, spoke, "The brat caused great trouble. At this point, the family may be unable to protect him.

Insisting further might provoke severe backlash from several families.

Even for our Wang family, it might be difficult to withstand such widespread malice."

The Wang family's old lady wiped her tears, speaking sternly, "I've said Ji'Er didn't act with malicious intent; there must be a villain plotting against my good grandson.

If we concede now, isn't it tantamount to admitting guilt?

This accusation cannot be acknowledged!

Old brother, it's not just about Ji'Er but our entire Wang family.

Ji'Er must be saved, and the mastermind must be caught."

"The mastermind..." Wang Xian replied bitterly, "Can't find out. We've used every means, even divination, yet no trace can be found."

"If you can't find out, then send a letter to the third brother."

"A letter has been sent, but the third brother might not be available shortly. It's uncertain how many days it will take for him to reply."

"Are we just to let Ji'Er suffer like this? Old brother, you are Ji'Er's biological father."

The old lady's voice grew stern: "If spells are useless, then consider carefully who benefits, who stands to gain the most!"

"Who gains the most..." Wang Xian inhaled deeply, suddenly standing up to pace the room.

"Do you know who it is?" the old lady urged sharply, "Quick, tell me!"

Wang Xian, pushed to respond, hesitated and remained silent before shaking his head with a bitter smile, saying,

"No, it's not him!

With his talent, he could become famous anywhere he goes.

This is a person who composed Three Cyan Smoke Poems at perilous moments.

When the poems were completed, both the living and spirits were utterly convinced.

After this incident, his fame in Yunjiang is inevitable, and it's only a matter of time before it spreads beyond Yunjiang Prefecture.

Such a grand literary reputation, once he establishes a Sea of Literature, will overflow with Literary Qi, soaring high.

But to speak of benefit, even without entering the Ghost Market, would he lack these things?

No, the only advantage, perhaps, is becoming a benefactor to many houses..."

Wang Xian carefully analyzed, his words filled with implications.

The old lady, growing anxious and angry, exclaimed, "Who is he that you're talking about? Old brother, if you can't decide, let me, the old woman, make the decision! As long as there's suspicion, I don't care who it is. Someone come..."

"No, mother!" Wang Xian interrupted her urgently, his expression serious, "If we act that way, we'll fall right into the mastermind's trap.

Mother, please do not act rashly, as this black hand..."

Wang Xian sighed, realizing some things needed to be explained thoroughly to the old lady.

"Mother, now is the critical period of the third brother's promotion.

If something happens at home now, who will be most affected?

Perhaps only those people could create such an impeccable situation."

Wang Xian referred to some political enemies of the third brother, Wang Zhi.

The more he pondered, the more unsettling he found the matter.

The old lady, unaware of his thoughts, only knew her anger was rising, resenting her eldest son for being overly indecisive, soft, and weak.

"Then what do you plan to do? Nothing works left or right, do you intend to endure shamefully?"

As she spoke, she seemed ready to strike Wang Xian with her dragon-headed cane.

"No, mother." Wang Xian frowned deeply, enduring the old lady's scolding, only sighing, "At this crucial time, the third brother's future is more important. Firstly, we cannot admit guilt; secondly, we must appease all the families. Thirdly...

See if that person can pass this examination."

After lowering his voice, Wang Xian gradually yet firmly stated, "No, regardless of whether that person can pass this examination, we need to plan for both outcomes!

Tomorrow, I will prepare a generous gift to thank him publicly."

The old lady was stunned upon hearing this.

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