Immortality begin with Alchemy Grandmaster Chapter 2780 - 1029:

After turning my back on the Green Water Pavilion, my path led me toward my father’s study.

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"Brother... Brother... Brother!"

Abruptly, the young girl jolted awake, fine beads of sweat dotting her face.

Granny Lin tenderly stroked the perspiration from her forehead with a handkerchief.

Clutching the elderly woman’s hand with trepidation, Zhou Qingyu inquired, "Granny, where is my brother?"

"Fear not, he is here."

"I want to see my brother!"

"However..."

"I want to see him, wah wah wah..."

With that declaration, Zhou Qingyu dissolved into tears.

Granny Lin, left with no other choice, bundled the little girl in warm clothing before carrying her from the chamber.

After making inquiries with the household staff, Granny Lin wore an expression of bewilderment. Yet, spurred by the little girl's insistence, she proceeded to the location of Zhou Fuqiu.

Before long, Granny Lin found herself at the threshold of a study.

In stark contrast to the serene ambiance of the Green Water Pavilion, this study was adorned primarily in red and black, exuding an atmosphere of solemnity.

Seated at the desk, a young boy was engrossed in perusing a scroll of bamboo slips.

"Young master, Miss Qingyu has awakened."

Zhou Fuqiu was instantly drawn from his reverie and subsequently took the squirming little girl from Granny Lin’s embrace.

"Mao Mao..."

Nestled securely in her brother's arms, the little girl offered a smile, as though the events of the prior day had never transpired.

Granny Lin observed the siblings with a gentle gaze. Her peripheral vision registered the title of the bamboo slip resting on the desk.

"Sea Returning Scripture"

A drastic shift occurred on Granny Lin's countenance. "Young Master Fuqiu! How could you defy the admonitions of Master and Madam, delving into Qi Refinement Techniques before reaching the suitable age?"

Zhou Fuqiu, cradling his sister, answered with composure, "I have not commenced cultivation; I am merely perusing."

A wave of relief washed over Granny Lin, though her expression remained stern.

"Young master, in our pursuit of cultivation, we must give careful consideration to the Spirit Root, one's innate talent, and even their age. Without a Spirit Root, cultivation is an impossibility; any deficiency in physical aptitude can lead to bodily harm, and all these factors must be established at the appropriate juncture."

"You have yet to reach your twelfth birthday, your body is not fully developed, and your Meridians and Acupoints have yet to solidify. It remains uncertain whether you possess a Spirit Root, thus early cultivation is strictly forbidden."

"To do so would, at best, impede your future journey on The Great Dao Path; at its worst, it could claim your life instantaneously."

Zhou Fuqiu raised an eyebrow, now fully grasping the gravity of the old woman's pronouncements.

The least severe outcome, impacting The Great Dao Path, underscored the inherent dangers of premature cultivation.

He offered reassurance, "Rest assured, Granny, I am merely passing the time by perusing Martial Arts Scripture and Wind and Earth Chronicles."

Granny Lin scrutinized the young boy, a lingering sense of unease present.

Ultimately, she imparted this counsel, "Early cultivation invites endless troubles; keep this truth in your heart!"

Zhou Fuqiu offered a smile and a few more words of comfort, finally succeeding in easing Granny Lin's concerns.

Following this, Zhou Fuqiu dedicated some time to playing with his sister. The young girl, having recently recovered from a mild ailment, soon grew weary, and Zhou Fuqiu arranged for Granny Lin to escort her back.

Before her departure, Granny Lin reminded him, "Young master, you have been fatigued for an entire day and night. I shall instruct the servants to prepare food and hot water for you; please partake and retire early for rest."

"Understood. I apologize for causing you worry, Granny."

Zhou Fuqiu acquiesced to Granny Lin's arrangements. She had been a trusted attendant to his mother and had overseen the upbringing of both siblings. Though a servant by title, her role closely resembled that of an elder.

After partaking in steaming nourishment and completing a simple ablution, Zhou Fuqiu settled into a restorative sleep.

However, upon awakening, he found himself once more ensconced within his father’s study.

Retrieving the "Sea Returning Scripture" from the bookshelf, which he had not finished the previous day, he resumed his reading.

This particular text represented the Zhou Clan’s introductory cultivation technique for the Qi Refinement Stage, known for its enduring nature and widespread availability even within the North Sea Cultivation World.

Ascending further, one would encounter the Foundation Establishment Stage's "Ten Thousand Rivers Scripture," followed by the Golden Core Period's "Canglang Scripture," and finally, the Nascent Soul Stage’s "Infinite Scripture."

In essence, these texts collectively formed a singular cultivation method, artificially segmented into four chapters by the clan ancestors to prevent the dissemination of advanced techniques. Each chapter corresponded to a distinct realm and was imparted only to family members who had attained that specific level. Collectively, they embodied the philosophical concept of Ten Thousand Rivers Returning to the Sea, and Boundless as the Canglang.

The ancestors themselves had followed this set of techniques, benefiting from a formidable Qi Power at equivalent stages, akin to a vast and boundless ocean. However, the drawback was a slow progression and considerable difficulty in achieving breakthroughs.

For Zhou Fuqiu, merely engaging with the Qi Refinement Stage’s "Sea Returning Scripture" presented a considerable challenge.

Yet, it was only a challenge!

By the age of two, he had mastered reading and writing, speaking with eloquence; by three, he was already well-versed in poetry and song.

At four, ordinary literary works no longer sufficed, and he began to immerse himself in Martial Arts Scriptures pertaining to cultivation.

Now, with merely half a year until his sixth birthday, he could already be described as "profoundly knowledgeable in the Daoist scriptures"!

Possessing such a literary foundation, combined with the influence of observing his parents, both Foundation Establishment Cultivators, he was indeed capable, without any external instruction, of diligently studying the introductory techniques of the Qi Refinement Stage.

However, recollecting Granny Lin's admonishment from the previous day, he forcibly subdued the restless stirrings within his heart.

During a moment of repose, Zhou Fuqiu's gaze drifted towards the bookshelf.

It housed not only the common texts provided by the Zhou family but also volumes amassed by his father, alongside certain books brought by his mother from the Lin family. Mother Lin Jingshu hailed from the Han Gate lineage within the Tianyuan Daoist Sect, and the cultivation techniques she practiced were rooted in the orthodox Daoist traditions, rendering these books she brought over even more exceptional.

Were it not for the Tianyuan Daoist Sect's current preoccupation with integrating the former Guest Elder of Star Gate, they likely would not have eased their restrictions in this domain.

"So many books, I must read and absorb as much as possible!"

The young boy's murmured words revealed neither haste nor impatience.

Beyond the study, rain pattered against the leaves of the forest.

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Ever since the peculiar incident where Zhou Qingyu "failed to withstand the nourishment and consequently fainted," it felt as though time itself had been stretched to a crawl.