Chapter 21: Calming the Mind and Quieting the Breath

  This day wasn't very pleasant, Gao Feng just wanted to hurry back, maybe after falling asleep he could enter that strange giant mountain foot, walk up the mountain and see what kind of wonderful encounters and benefits there were. There, Gao Feng felt carefree and had nothing to worry about.

  Back in Fengtian Alley, most of them were familiar clansmen, and the number of people greeting Gaofeng also increased. Who doesn't know that Gaofeng is now prosperous and influential? Although the official robe he's wearing is a bit tattered, it's still a sixth-grade one. Moreover, according to what the servants in the Hou Mansion said, even Master Hou himself attaches great importance to this young man nowadays. Such a young man must be treated with courtesy.

  Although the attitude of these tribesmen was much more gentle and polite than that of the town demon officers, Gao Feng had grown up in this place for over a decade, and he clearly remembered how the townspeople had treated him. This kind of gentleness and politeness made Gao Feng feel uncomfortable in his heart, but he couldn't be cold-eyed or speak ill words, so he still treated them politely.

  Shut the gate, and just like before, Gao Feng picked up the broom to start sweeping the yard. Doing these chores and carving things could calm himself down.

  The yard was already clean, and it would be quick to sweep. It wasn't until now that Gao Feng realized he wasn't hungry. After going through so many things, eating was a minor matter. From morning till now, he had only eaten one fruit. Having gone through such intense battles, not to mention running around in the city, these were all exhausting activities. If it were usual times, his stomach would have been growling with hunger long ago, but now he didn't feel even a bit of hunger.

  What surprised Gao Feng even more was that his true energy hadn't been consumed at all. To be precise, it had become even more refined and flowed even more smoothly. As for how this came to be, Gao Feng understood that it was because he had eaten that fruit in the morning and learned the Xiantian Hunyuan Zhen Shen Jue on that mountain the previous night.

  Observing the true energy of the meridians, all sorts of characteristics are indeed the appearance of the "Guide Energy" realm. It is a state where internal energy is full and permeates the meridians. Gao Feng is currently in this state. However, in today's battle, Luo Xiyue reached the "Wu Enlightenment" realm with the help of his treasure tool. The gap between their realms is comprehensive, from technique to strength. Gao Feng knows he has the courage to fight, but can this courage and daring make up for the chasm between two realms? Not to mention that in battle, he and Luo Xiyue are almost evenly matched, with no room for fancy moves.

  What kind of courage can make a fist break through the opponent's violent bear ice-breaking armor, and what's even more inexplicable is that after Yuè Zhì entered the heart and climbed up the giant mountain, all this happened.

  Gaofeng's heart was filled with all sorts of expectations as he thought about this. Although he wasn't hungry, out of habit, he still wanted to eat something. He didn't want to eat the fruit on the wooden rack, so he casually prepared some food and ate it before heading to the courtyard to cultivate the Xiantian Hunyuan Zhen Shen Jue.

  When practicing martial arts, Gao Feng was the most focused and determined, not daring to be even slightly careless or lazy. He repeated the cycles of combat on the training grounds and running on the roads, but Gao Feng didn't break a sweat, nor did he feel any fatigue. However, when practicing the Xiantian Hunyuan Zhenshen Jue, his muscles all over his body felt sore and numb, with sweat seeping out from all over his body.

  Gaofeng knew the benefits of diligent practice, but also knew that he couldn't overdo it. He had a similar feeling to when he first practiced the Town Spirit Incantation. After practicing for a while longer, he stopped. The first time he practiced, Gaofeng unknowingly spent an entire night, yet still felt full of energy. However, today he practiced for less than two hours and was already exhausted and sweating. This was also something he didn't understand.

  For the current Gao Feng, practicing is necessary, but he looks forward to sleeping more. Although he doesn't confirm whether sleeping is a way to enter that giant mountain, last time it should be in his dream, this is the only way Gao Feng knows himself, go to the mountain and ask that mysterious person, he gave himself the Town God's Secret, will definitely give an answer.

  However, wanting to sleep and enter a dream, what makes people cry and laugh is that after fighting during the day and cultivating at night, exhaustion returns to exhaustion, but now Gao Feng's spirit is full, and he simply can't fall asleep.

  The long night is endless, and I am too distracted to sleep. Gao Feng never thought that such a thing would happen to himself. In the past, he was either diligent in his studies or busy with his livelihood, and when he returned home at night, he would fall asleep soundly. But now, he can't sleep.

  Tossing and turning, no matter how hard he tried to calm his mind, he couldn't fall asleep. In fact, Gao Feng was too excited to settle down, constantly thinking about what would happen if he went back into the mountains. The more he thought about it, the more excited he became, making it impossible for him to sleep. He ended up getting anxious and opened his eyes to find himself lying in bed, still fully dressed, with a bunch of fresh fruit clutched in his arms. Even Gao Feng couldn't help but laugh at the absurdity of the situation. If someone else saw him like this, they would definitely think he was strange and abnormal.

  Since he couldn't calm his mind, Gao Feng picked up the unfinished incense holder on the wooden rack and finished it, guessing that his thoughts would then be peaceful.

  Making and carving these decorations and toys always allows Gao Fang to focus wholeheartedly, perhaps this can calm his mind and allow him to fall asleep quickly.

  The cost of learning martial arts is very high, even if the clan's martial artists don't charge tuition, they still need to give gifts during festivals. Moreover, people who practice martial arts, especially young men in their growth and development stage, have big appetites. The grain and money allocated by the clan are just enough for maintenance, which is not enough for Gao Feng's expenses.

  Although Gao Feng's body is strong, he also suffers from many illnesses like his ancestors. After falling ill, seeking medical attention and taking medicine are also expenses. What has allowed Gao Feng to support himself step by step is the small skill he learned, making decorative trinkets to sell, earning money to sustain himself.

  It turns out that this craftsmanship is also a family heirloom. The Gaohou family, being a wealthy and noble family, had a higher proportion of children with toys to play with. The ancestors of the Gaofeng branch learned how to make and carve these toys by hand, so their children would have something to play with. This skill was passed down from generation to generation, eventually becoming a specialized craft.

  Although also being ridiculed by people in the clan, saying that our Fengtianhou clan can't learn to work and do crafts like ordinary civilians, but Gaofeng's branch has always maintained this.

  As for manufacturing and carving, actually Gao Feng can't be said to have any talent. He has studied for so long, but he is only able to do things in a mediocre way, making whatever looks like whatever.

  The shape of the air purifier in his hand is very simple, and what really needs to be worked on are the patterns on the edges and the four characters. The patterns are for aesthetics, and these characters are just for peace of mind.

  What is referred to as the "Talismans" looks very much like ancient characters, with similar shapes and forms. People do not know when they first appeared in the world, but vaguely say that they were created by the True Immortals of the Upper Ancients. In any case, they already existed during the Great Wei era and still exist today.

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