Chapter 25: Rich Woman Xie Wanwan, Heavenly Dao Foundation After Yu Ke had eaten and drunk his fill. Then I heard the beautiful woman's voice outside the house. "Yingzhao, mother is gone." Yu Ke didn't care either. He stood up, put away the pots and pans he had been washing, then walked out of the room and into the courtyard. The courtyard is spacious. Like a house with four courtyards, the layout is like the courtyard of Beijing, forming a small world of its own. Covering an area of more than 500 square meters, the space layout is exquisite, which is spacious and elegant. There are several stone chairs placed in between, where people can enjoy tea and chat in their spare time. In the northeast corner of the courtyard, an ancient pear tree stands proudly, with twisted branches and snow-white flowers. It is lush and blooming all year round.
Yu Ke didn't know what kind of thing it was. After all, he was in the world of cultivation, where there were many magical things. There is also a large open space in the courtyard, which is a place for people to practice martial arts. The bluestone ground is flat and hard. When Yu Ke walked to the pond with his bowl in hand, he never expected that The north door was quietly opened at this time. A beautiful nun in a red dress walked out. Oval face with slight dimples. A green jade flute was hung around his waist. In the sunlight, the jade flute sparkled with a warm luster, and was extraordinary. "Hey, Senior Brother Yu, you're out of retreat... Are you washing dishes?" When the female cultivator saw Yu Ke, she showed a hint of surprise, greeted him with a smile, and seemed quite familiar with him. Her eyes fell on the bowl and chopsticks in Yu Ke's hands, and her curiosity aroused. She remembered Senior Brother Yu, who was notorious for being a cultivation maniac, and the children of aristocratic families would never get involved in such things. A gentleman should stay away from the kitchen, as the noble families say. "It's Junior Sister Xie." Ke Yu generously put the bowl aside and did not feel embarrassed. Why lose face by being frugal? After a moment's thought, he remembered this female cultivator. Her surname is Xie and her given name is Wanwan. He is from the Xie family of the Great Zhou Dynasty. Although he is not a direct descendant, he is also a descendant of a famous family.
The Xie family controls a huge spiritual mine and is extremely wealthy. They are well-known and wealthy in the world of cultivators in the Great Zhou. Among the young men from the aristocratic families of the Great Zhou Dynasty that Yu Ke knew, Xie Wanwan could be considered a small wealthy woman. He is also one of Yu Ke’s roommates. The outer gate of Shenxiao Sect has very high land prices, and the best cave is just a small courtyard shared by four people. Only by entering the inner courtyard can you open up a cave on your own. The four of them shared the rent and sect travel expenses, and the price was quite expensive, but the demand still exceeded the supply. Every year when the five-year training period of an outer disciple expires, the right to live in the courtyard is auctioned off, and the rent often exceeds the original price by a lot. These expenses are undoubtedly a heavy burden for students from ordinary families. therefore! Many disciples from poorer families have chosen a more economical way of living, such as renting a cave in the city with a dozen people. Although the space is small and the training environment is not satisfactory, the cost of living is relatively low. The courtyard where Yu Ke and his companions live is located outside the city, with a quiet environment. A good environment is also beneficial for cultivation. Most of those who can live here are disciples from outer families, who have sufficient resources and background to support such a life. of course. There are also those who are extremely extravagant and rent four rooms by themselves to enjoy their independent space. Although Xie Wanwan came from the wealthy Xie family, she was not a spendthrift. In Yu Ke's memory, this small courtyard with four rooms always had residents, but two of them had been vacant for a long time. Only Xie Wanwan and the other two lived there permanently. Although the two families did not live here, they never had a shortage of monthly salary and rent. This allowed the two of them to enjoy this spacious and peaceful courtyard for many years at the expense of one person. Until yesterday, a young man in white came to the East Courtyard, which had never been opened. A few days ago, Xie Wanwan went home to visit her relatives but did not return. Yu Ke never thought that he would meet her here by chance today. Both of them came from aristocratic families of the Great Zhou Dynasty and had similar opportunities in their life, otherwise they would not have met in the outer sect of the Shenxiao Sect. They get along quite well with each other. Yu Ke's face was warm at this moment, and he asked with concern: "Junior Sister Xie, are you going out or doing your training?" He had no choice but to be so kind. After all, Xie Wanwan in front of him was his biggest creditor at the moment. Xie Wanwan smiled lightly and replied: "Of course, I'm going to find my teacher to answer my doubts about cultivation. I've been feeling a little lazy recently, so I need to practice harder." Of course, outer disciples also have to pay to seek answers from their teachers. Changing the subject, she asked back with concern: "Brother Yu, has your foundation building been successful?"
She was very concerned about this matter and her eyes were on Yu Ke. But I couldn’t see anything at the moment! Unless the difference in cultivation level is several levels higher, it is impossible to tell the other person's true strength from appearance alone. This is also the reason why Yu Ke dared to attend the banquet even though he failed in building his foundation. She and Yu Ke have similar aptitudes for cultivation. They have been honing their skills under the protection of their family since childhood. Now, they are already at the second level and only need to open up all their tendons and meridians to build their foundation. At this time next year, Xie Wanwan will face the same problem as Yu Ke. Using external objects to successfully build a superior foundation for the Dao is a very good choice for talented disciples from aristocratic families like them. Laying the foundation is the real watershed on the path of cultivation. It is divided into nine grades, each with its own mystery. However, above the ninth level, there is the Heavenly Dao Foundation, which requires one to comprehend an unprecedented skill and hone the true meaning. Gaining the approval of Heaven, and being granted the seeds of Heaven, one can build a supreme foundation. The successive leaders of the Shenxiao Sect all built their foundations on the Way of Heaven and became great leaders of their generation. If Yu Ke succeeds in attaining the highest level of external objects, he will surely be able to provide Xie Wanwan with valuable experience for reference. The two had already agreed that regardless of the success or failure of the foundation building, Yu Ke would teach her everything he knew and share his foundation building experience with her without reservation. This is also the reason why Xie Wanwan was so happy to lend out the spirit stone. Hearing this, Yu Ke's face turned bitter and he sighed: "I'm afraid I'll disappoint you, Junior Sister. I failed to succeed in building my foundation this time." There was a hint of shock on Xie Wanwan's face, but she returned to normal in an instant. then. Yu Ke recounted all the details of the foundation-building process. Fortunately, his memory was still intact, so he could tell them one by one. After finishing his narration, he solemnly reminded: "The path to building a foundation with external objects is full of dangers. If you are not fully prepared and strong, do not try it lightly." "The physical body needs to be cultivated to a certain level, and the soul must also have corresponding skills to cultivate. Otherwise, if it fails, the consequences will be disastrous." "Otherwise, I'm afraid..." Yu Ke thought to himself that he was going to die. "It is best to find a sect elder or family senior to protect you when you are building your foundation. Don't be reckless. Junior sister, remember this." "Building a foundation with external objects is ultimately an external path. If Junior Sister can comprehend the true meaning of a martial art, that would naturally be the best." There is a hint of flattery in Yu Ke's words. There is no way, the debt owed is short-handed, the mouth is short-handed... "Isn't it easy to obtain the true meaning of martial arts?" Xie Wanwan sighed softly, revealing endless emotion. Without seeking to build a foundation in the Way of Heaven, being able to build a foundation in the true meaning of martial arts is already a genius.
"Brother Yu, thank you very much." Xie Wanwan bowed gracefully. She could naturally feel the sincerity in Yu Ke's reminder. I also know the difficulty of building a foundation with external objects, so it seems that I need to make more preparations. Yu Ke informed Xie Wanwan in detail about all the things to pay attention to when building the foundation. In this way, he has fulfilled the agreement between him and Xie Wanwan's predecessor. (End of this chapter)