This was something he developed since he was a child. When he was in his hometown, every morning, Li Jiu would go to the back mountain to run around and play with the monkeys on the mountain. Now there are no monkeys, but there is a strange little beast around him.

To be honest, there are many strange things that have happened these days. Since I got the little white stone, I have a strange dream. Then there is a martial art in my mind. Now that martial arts is gone, it has become a small highlight, and there is also a consciousness called a bastard.

Now the little stone has become a mark on his body, and the martial arts taught by Yun Niang disappeared inexplicably. Now another strange little beast has come to him. Some things appear so suddenly, which is hard to guard against. But in the dark, Li Jiu felt that these things should have appeared.

Even if he came to Cuixia Gate, saw Jin Zhenzhu, and found that his five elements were useless spiritual roots, and even became a personal disciple, Li Jiu's subconscious mind had a sense of déjà vu, as if these things had happened at some point, but he himself was convinced that these things were indeed the first time they had happened.

Not long after, a man and a beast came to the top of the mountain. There were trees that were more than one person thick everywhere, and the air was particularly fresh. Li Jiu breathed in fresh air and felt much more comfortable all over his body.

"I am Li Jiu! Hello, Dashan!"

Li Jiu shouted excitedly and released himself. When he was in his hometown, he often shouted in the mountains with his friends. Sometimes he could hear echoes from the mountains. The little beast didn't know if it was woken up, and it also made a "chirp" sound in his mouth, but he couldn't understand what it meant.

After shouting for a few minutes, Li Jiu felt that his mood had improved a lot. The depression he had been releasing a lot in the past few days. He found a large stone that was quite flat, and Li Jiu sat cross-legged, adjusted his breathing, and began to absorb the surrounding fire-attribute spiritual energy according to the technique in the fire control method.

He has made plans now that he can practice the Soul Art and Fire Control Art. Although he doesn't know where the fire-attribute spiritual energy he absorbs has gone, he still plans to continue practicing. He has a feeling that although he doesn't know where the spiritual energy has gone, as long as he continues to practice, there is still hope. This is a feeling, and Li Jiu himself can't explain why.

He made a plan for himself, practicing the fire control technique during the day and the soul technique at night, and even the sleeping time was cancelled. After practicing the soul technique, Li Jiu found that he didn't need to sleep at all, because after practicing, he would be extra energetic. Practicing the soul technique was the best rest. Sleeping may be just a habit for him.

But after a while, Li Jiu quickly discovered the problem. It was difficult to absorb the fire-attributed spiritual energy in this place. It was not that there was a problem with the martial arts, but that there was too little fire-attributed spiritual energy in the surrounding space. In the entire Cuixia Gate, the strongest fire-attributed spiritual energy was in the Fire Yuan Hall. Now that he ran to the mountain, the fire-attributed spiritual energy had long become dispensable.

"Boy! You are practicing the fire control skill here. Isn't this putting the cart before the horse?" Suddenly, a voice sounded next to Li Jiu.

Li Jiu opened his eyes and found that at some point, an old man was standing beside him. The old man was wearing a light green robe, with a gray beard and kind-hearted eyebrows.

"Disciple has seen Master Mu." Li Jiu quickly stood up and bowed to the old man.

This old man Li Jiu has met, and his name is Mu Yuanzi. Everyone has met each other in the hall of Biyuntian. Li Jiu has also visited the place where the old man lives under Ye Tong's guidance. At that time, the old man gave him a gift, but Li Jiu can't remember it very clearly, and has already handed it to Jin Zhenzhu.

The old man planted a medicine garden himself, and there were a lot of herbs in it. It is said that he rarely came out. Unexpectedly, he met again here today.

"Boy, since you are practicing the Fire Control Law, why don't you practice in the Fire Yuan Hall?" Mu Yuanzi twisted his beard with a smile on his face.

Li Jiu bowed and saluted, "It must be that the disciple howled on the mountain just now, disturbing his uncle, and even forgive him."

"You little brat have a sweet mouth, hahaha... I asked why I didn't practice the fire control technique in the Fire Yuan Palace? Instead, I was going to run up to this mountain?" Huo Yuanzi smiled.

"I went out for morning exercise early in the morning. I occasionally thought of Master Huo's teachings and did not dare to neglect my practice, so I practiced here on a whim." Li Jiudao, he was indeed a little surprised. This place should be within the scope of the Huoyuan Palace. What is this old man Mu doing here? But then he thought again, Old man Mu is the elder of Cuixia Sect, where can he go to the entire Cuixia Sect?

"I think you know Master Mu. The physical condition of the disciple is actually not very important to practice wherever he practices." Li Jiu sighed lightly.

"It's really hard for you. Come here and let your master see." Old Man Mu smiled bitterly.

Li Jiu walked to Old Man Mu. Old Man Mu stretched out his hand and carried Li Jiu's wrist. He released a pure wood-attribute spiritual energy from Old Man Mu's fingers and entered Li Jiu's body.

Li Jiu didn't move. He knew that it was Old Man Mu who was testing his physique. After all, several old men had done this kind of thing.

Old Man Mu's face was calm and his brows frowned slightly. The spiritual energy he released walked very slowly in Li Jiu's body because there were too many impurities in Li Jiu's meridians, and the meridians were also very thin, which could be said to be difficult to move.

Old Man Mu pulled his hand back, and he found that this kind of exploration method was too difficult. Li Jiu's meridians were completely blocked and the spiritual energy could not be operated inside.

Old Man Mu put his hand on Li Jiu's belly, and also released spiritual energy. He wanted to check Li Jiu's dantian situation, but he was soon disappointed. Because he had not found the location of Li Jiu's dantian. Under normal circumstances, a person with spiritual roots would increase as the absorption of spiritual energy continues to increase, and the dantian would also become larger.

Then as the cultivation level continues to improve, the spiritual energy will form a golden elixir in the dantian, and then form the Nascent Soul...

But after some investigation just now, Old Man Mu couldn't find Li Jiu's dantian, which made Old Man Mu confused. Does this kid's five elements of spiritual root have no dantian?

"You are practicing the fire control technique in the Fire Yuan Palace. Have you absorbed the fire-attributed spiritual energy?" Old Man Mu retreated his palm.

"The disciple has indeed absorbed some fire-attributed spiritual energy, but strangely, those spiritual energy has not entered the disciple's body at all. They all disappeared out of thin air. What did Master have found?" Li Jiu shook his head, his face full of disappointment.

Old Man Mu frowned and shook his head with a wry smile. He didn't want to tell Li Jiu about his discovery, because that would be too damaging to people. How could a person without dantian store spiritual energy? This child is so pitiful. He is a waste of spiritual roots and it doesn't matter. After cultivation, he will change his physique, but he actually has no dantian. Why does God treat a child like this?

"Boy, what are your main practices now?" said Old Man Mu.

"I am now mainly practicing the Fire Control Trick, and there are also the skills that Master Yun Niang passed on to me." Li Jiu said in a deep voice. Naturally, he could not say that everything Yun Niang passed on to him was gone.

"So that's how it is." Old Man Mu smiled. He really wanted to tell this kid that he would not need to practice the Fire Control Art. It was just a waste of time to delay his kung fu. However, Old Man Mu still didn't say this sentence. He was worried that if this kid knew the truth, would something happen?

"Master Mu, do you know why? Why did the fire-attribute spiritual energy absorbed by the disciple disappear?" Li Jiu said.

"Haha..., I have never seen this situation before. It may have something to do with your...the five elements are useless...the spiritual roots." A hint of embarrassment flashed in Old Man Mu's eyes.

If I had known this, I wouldn't have come out. I wouldn't have walked away secretly. Why did I have to come and meet this kid with curiosity? I'm not full and I have nothing to do. Now, how can I explain to this kid? Could it be that I just told him not to absorb any spiritual energy, and it would be useless at all?

Li Jiu nodded. He had long recognized his physique. After all, there were too few physical fitness like himself. It was understandable that Old Man Mu had never seen him. Maybe when he met a master in the future, he would be able to find the reason for his body?

"Disciples will definitely practice well. In the future, they must open up their meridians and cultivate them into the fire control technique. I also want to become an alchemist." Li Jiudao, with a glimmer of hope in his eyes.

Seeing his eyes, Old Man Mu's heart moved, as if a heartstring was moved. From this child, his ancient well-being state of mind had fluctuated a little. Even Old Man Mu was surprised that after living for most of his life, his heart had long become a stagnant pool. Unexpectedly, this child's resolute eyes were like a stone, causing a ripples on the water.

Maybe he can really become an alchemist in the future? Old Man Mu actually had this idea, and even he felt it was a bit ridiculous, but he had this idea. If he hadn't tried hard, how could he not succeed?

A book suddenly appeared in Old Man Mu's hand. It was a thick thread-bound book. From this book, it actually exuded a faint wood-attribute spiritual energy.

"Li Jiu, take this book and study it carefully if you have time. It may be of some help to become an alchemist in the future." Old Man Mu smiled.

"Master, what book is this?" Li Jiu did not reach out to answer. He was very clear about his situation. The possibility of becoming an alchemist is very small. If Old Man Mu gave him the relevant alchemist, Li Jiu still planned not to need it.

"This is a herbaceous art, not a skill. It is specialized in studying the characteristics of grass and trees. It was passed down to me by your master. It is useless to keep it now. You can take it and take it for yourself. There are many things on it, but it is very useful. Even if you can't use it yourself, you can still assist in the refining of golden pearls in the future." Old Man Mu smiled.
Chapter completed!