Lin Mingdao said: "Martial arts are divided into two parts, martial and way. One is to cultivate martial skills, the other is to enlighten the way. Cultivating martial skills means cultivating the body, while enlightening the way means cultivating the soul. My master often says that the world is a boundless sea of suffering, and those who practice martial arts are competing to cross this sea. The body is like a boat for crossing the sea, and the soul is like the oars that propel the boat."

  "If the physical body is not cultivated, the boat will not be sturdy and will easily capsize in the face of wind and waves. If the soul is not cultivated, there will be insufficient motivation, and even if ones lifespan is long, they will still be unable to reach the other shore."

  "The transition from cultivating the physical body to cultivating the soul is also the transition from acquired to innate. Before the acquired, martial artists have been cultivating **, after the innate, martial artists begin to cultivate their souls."

  "After the innate, refine the soul!" Mu Yis body shook slightly, as if he had grasped something vaguely. No wonder he had been cultivating for years but couldnt make any progress! He realized that his direction might have been wrong all along, and the legendary innate was not what he had imagined. He muttered to himself: "What exactly is the innate?"

  Lin Mingdao said: "The master once said: The fetus is formed from the primordial energy, and the energy is stored in the fetus. When a person is in the womb, their mouth and nose cannot breathe, they can only rely on the umbilical cord connected to the mothers body, through the breath of qi and blood, this is the innate inner breath. After birth, it changes to mouth and nose breathing, which is the acquired outer breath. The innate inner breath can make the soul enter a state of clarity and tranquility, making it easier to communicate with the primordial energy of heaven and earth, using the soul to comprehend the ultimate truth of heaven and earth, driving the power of heaven and earth with true yuan, this is the real innate. And the process from acquired to innate is actually the process of eliminating worldly roots, transforming from acquired outer breath to innate inner breath."

  "I see... I see..." Mu Yi muttered to himself, his eyes filled with admiration and shock. This young mans master had only casually said a few words, but they had struck him like a morning bell or an evening drum, shaking his mind and awakening his senses. If he were to receive careful instruction and combine it with his innate abilities, this young man would surely become a great martial arts master in no time!

  The profoundness of the Great Sect is unimaginable to these self-taught warriors. Thinking of this, Mu Yi sighed: "How laughable that I condensed my meridians at 36, entered the Heavenly Stage at 50, and spent 60 years exhausting my mind and thoughts trying to enter the Pre-Heavenly realm, yet never succeeded! It turns out I was wrong from the start, wasting 60 years! Alas! Alas!"

  Mu Yis face was a complex mix of excitement and emotion, Lin Ming watched from the side, silently sighing in his heart. Without inheritance, it was hopeless to step into the fundamental realm, and inheritance was the cornerstone that allowed large sects to survive. Which sect wouldnt tightly control their inheritance? How could it possibly be leaked out?

  Not only that, but also to transform the postnatal into the prenatal, refining the mortal body and returning to the spiritual state of the fetus, requires extremely precious elixirs. These elixirs are strictly controlled by the major sects, not to mention ordinary people, even the imperial family cant buy them.

  So although Lin Ming told Mu Yi some of that seniors incomplete memories, wanting to rely on this to enter the Innate was fundamentally impossible.

  "Senior, forgive me for speaking bluntly," Lin Mingdao said. "Master once said that without the support of a sect, even if one obtains the inheritance of a transcendent technique to enter the Pre-Heaven realm, they will still be unable to truly enter the Pre-Heaven."

  "I know... I know... Entering the prenatal is my lifelong wish, even if this wish cannot be fulfilled, but at least let me see where its direction is, let me know where I went wrong, in that case, I can also die without regret."

  The words of Mu Yi carried a hint of desolation, and Lin Ming couldnt help but feel a sense of melancholy. If he couldnt obtain that mysterious Magic Cube, he feared that even if he managed to enter the Post-Heaven realm, he would spend his entire life chasing after the elusive Pre-Heaven realm, only to die with regret in the end...

  Mu Yi savored the taste for a long time, then said to Lin Ming: "I and Xiao You are like old friends at first sight. If you dont despise this old man, we can be friends regardless of age."

  Lin Ming also had a good impression of Mu Yi, who had been tirelessly pursuing the way of martial arts his whole life. He said, "Its Lin Ming who is overreaching himself."

  "Haha, why wait for a special day? Lets set up a table of wine at the Great Bright Pavilion today and have a hearty talk while drinking together, what do you say?"

  Lin Ming hesitated for a moment before nodding in agreement. "Senior, regarding the matter of the Inscription Technique, Id like to ask you to keep it confidential."

  Although Lin Ming had fabricated a backing for himself, he still needed to avoid some greedy and reckless individuals who would be detrimental to him, so it was better to keep the matter of his literary talent low-key.

  Mu Yi guessed Lin Mings concerns and said, "Alright, little brother Lin, rest assured. With the Generals Manor here, you are absolutely safe in Tianyun City. If you encounter any trouble, just use the transmission token to notify me. I still have some influence in Tianyun City, but... why do you want to sell the Mingwen Token and work at Daming Xuan? Is it for cultivation?"

  Lin Ming sighed and said, "Its because of financial reasons. This time I went out to gain experience, my master didnt give me any silver, and my family background is ordinary, not enough to support my martial arts expenses."

  "So thats how it is. Cultivating martial arts requires one to enter the mundane world, temper their heart and mind, and Master has his reasons for doing so. I wont go against Masters original intention, but if Lin Xiao continues to sell Inscription Symbols, I can buy them at market price. How about that Flame Inscription Symbol? One piece for 3,000 taels of gold?"

  Lin Mings heart skipped a beat when he heard this price, three thousand taels!

  One costs three thousand taels, and the remaining three are nine thousand taels! Although Lin Ming had expected his Inscription Symbol to rise in price, he hadnt thought it would soar to nine thousand taels of gold!

  Whats the concept of 9,000 taels? The wine house in Lin Mings family is worth only 3,000 taels. If I can buy that wine house, my parents wont have to work so hard anymore.

  The remaining 6,000 taels can be used by yourself to buy medicine and cultivate, such as Tiandan and Yijindan which can be eaten like sugar beans!

  As for the healing medicine like Blood Lotus, its not even worth mentioning. Lin Ming could afford to eat one and throw one away, because for him, recreating that kind of inscription symbol was not a difficult task at all.

  Lin Ming suppressed the excitement and agitation in his heart and said to Mu Yi: "Thank you, senior."

  Mu Yi naturally saw Lin Mings delight, he thought that Lin Ming had been following his master and was used to the simple life of poverty, now suddenly arriving in this prosperous city, a fifteen-year-old boy really couldnt resist these dazzling worlds.

  Muyi Dao said, "Lin Xiaos younger brothers inscription symbol is worth this price. Also, dont call me senior anymore, my full name is Muyi Zhuo, you can just call me Muyi."

  "This..." Lin Ming hesitated slightly, although he didnt know this old man, but just by looking at Qin Xuans respect for him, he could guess his extraordinary status. However, Lin Ming wasnt a pretentious person, and since Mu Yi had already said so, he simply nodded in agreement.

  Mu Yi smiled brightly and said to Qin Xuan, "Xuan, go tell Da Ming Xuan to clear out a room for us to drink in. I want to have a drink with Lin Xiao."

  Qin Xingxuan had been silent all along, and she was also carefully savoring the explanation of innate nature that Lin Ming had just given. When Mu Yi said this, she hastily replied, "Yes, teacher."

  When the people of Daming Xuan heard that Muyi was going to host a banquet and invite Linming to drink, they all showed strange expressions. Who is Muyi? The chief guest of the Yuanshuai Mansion, the teacher of Qin Xingxuan, and also the current Taizis Taifu. In the future, when the Taizi ascends to the throne, Muyi will be the emperors teacher. Moreover, this Muyi not only has profound cultivation that cannot be measured, but is also proficient in Mingwen Shu, Tianwen Dili, and Guaxiang Zhanbu, and is a strange person. Even the current emperor would show three points of respect when meeting him.

  But he invited Lin Ming, this little rascal who can crack bones, to dinner. And judging from the way they walked out of the kitchen together, it seemed like they were treating each other as equals. Whats the story with Lin Ming anyway?

  But if its really a big deal, why would he come to Daming Xuan to be a bone setter? As the saying goes, "A gentleman stays away from the kitchen", and the work of the kitchen and butcher has always been looked down upon by warriors and scholars. Lin Ming being a bone setter, although his skills are admired by them, but after all, its hard for him to enter the elegant hall.

  "Whats the story with Xiao Lin chopping pork ribs in this kitchen?"

  "Im not sure either..."

  Two waitresses, responsible for serving dishes, couldnt help but chat idly as they worked. Both were exclusive attendants to the VIP suites, in their early twenties, with striking appearances, and well-versed in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. Initially, when they saw Mu Yi and Qin Xuan enter the Daming Pavilion, they had perked up, after all, such esteemed guests would tip at least ten taels of gold, equivalent to two months wages for the two waitresses. However, they hadnt expected that the pair were actually there to look for Lin Ming.

  The wine and dishes were simple, but exquisite. The wine was a jug of several hundred taels of golden Huanglong wine, which was brewed with a secret recipe and added various medicinal materials. Drinking it not only eliminated internal injuries but also improved cultivation, strengthened the body, and was healthy. However, the brewing process was complicated, and the materials used were precious. Not to mention Lin Ming, even ordinary young masters from aristocratic families couldnt afford to drink it.

  At the banquet, Mu Yi wanted to invite Lin Ming to live in the Marshals Mansion, but Lin Ming felt that living in the Marshals Mansion was not convenient for his own cultivation. In order to prevent being discovered, he refused.

  Muyi had no choice but to give up and bid farewell to Lin Ming. Before leaving, he left behind the 9,000 taels of gold for purchasing the Mingwen symbol, as well as a purple gold VIP card. With this card, one could enjoy a 10% discount at all major stores under the United Chamber of Commerce, and almost all major stores in Tianyun City were affiliated with the United Chamber of Commerce.

  Having obtained these 9,000 taels of gold, Lin Ming was extremely excited to see the thick stack of gold bills in his hands, and he finally made it through the difficult times!

  9,000 taels of gold were sent back, 3,000 taels remained, and the rest was used to buy medicine to easily break through the second layer of body refinement. If precious elixirs are obtained, supplemented with special talisman techniques that enhance the effect of elixirs, then breaking through the condensation period will also be an easy task in the future.

  He was destined to go far in martial arts. If Zhu Yan was like a towering mountain in front of Lin Ming before, he had to exhaust all his strength to climb over it. Now, Zhu Yan is just a stepping stone on Lin Mings path to martial arts, and Lin Ming can trample him to conquer even higher peaks.

  Lin Ming was in a good mood and notified Lin Xiaodong with a Sound Transmission Token, "Xiaodong, lets go. Ill treat you to a shopping trip today. Meet me at the entrance of Baibao Hall."

  Lin Xiaodong has helped Lin Ming a lot. This kindness should be repaid when he becomes rich and prosperous, now every bit that can be repaid is a bit.

  "Buy something?" Lin Xiaodong muttered to himself after seeing the Sound Transmission Token. Does this guy still have money to use a Sound Transmission Token?