He was conflicted about whether to teach the two cultivation techniques to Song Yuzhi and the others.
After all, these were immortal cultivation techniques, bound to be far more powerful than mortal martial arts.
However, both techniques were somewhat unorthodox and particularly unfavorable to males.
"Perhaps, maybe, I should let Song Yuzhi learn. Her physical condition is a bit too poor."
Stroking his chin, Yang Hong chuckled twice, as if he had thought of something pleasant.
However, he did not immediately return to the [Ya Du Building] but continued to research the Spirit Locking Formation in the Baolian Pavilion.
The winter sun always rose late, and even the sunlight carried a chill.
But Yang Hong's [Shizhi Wangwen Pavilion] was always warm as spring.
After a simple wash, Yang Hong began his daily routine.
"Huh? It can still be infused."
Today, the Pure Heart Lotus also gave Yang Hong a surprise.
After infusing it with 60 days of true qi, it could still be infused.
"Ding~ You infused the Pure Heart Lotus with 120 days of true qi, receiving a thousandfold return, and obtaining 120,000 days of true qi cultivation."
This would allow the spiritual plants to grow faster.
"Ding~ Detected immortal cultivation technique, do you wish to prioritize cultivating immortal cultivation techniques?"
"Ding~ Detected flaws in the immortal cultivation technique, the cultivation return system automatically corrects it to be suitable for the host."
What the heck!
The system is this amazing, it can even automatically correct immortal cultivation techniques.
No need to say anything, cultivate!
To be cautious, Yang Hong chose the "Mysterious Maiden Gathering Spirit Technique."
"Ding~ Cultivating the 'Mysterious Maiden Gathering Spirit Technique' for 120,000 days, the Mysterious Maiden Gathering Spirit Technique has advanced to level 15."
120,000 days of true qi only advanced it to level 15. Based on previous experience, it should take 1000 days of true qi to advance one level, and each subsequent level would require an additional 1000 days of true qi.
This calculated to be ten times that of advanced martial arts, forty times that of intermediate martial arts, and a hundred times that of low-level martial arts.
"As expected of an immortal cultivation technique, it's truly remarkable."
Yang Hong felt his body's condition and found it to be more coordinated.
"Ding~ Your cultivation has increased by 328 years, reaching 10328 years of Foundation Establishment stage."
Simultaneously, there was another surprise: his cultivation had begun to increase again.
Although it was still at the Foundation Establishment stage, the 328 years of cultivation had still been added.
Indeed, once cultivation reaches a certain level, immortal cultivation techniques are required for further advancement.
Now Yang Hong had found a way to increase and break through his cultivation.
Moreover, as the "Mysterious Maiden Gathering Spirit Technique" advanced, Yang Hong's Intermediate Breathing Technique also advanced by one level.
Yang Hong used all six infusions on the Baolian Pond, and his cultivation increased by another 860,000 days. The "Mysterious Maiden Technique" directly advanced to level 48.
By comparison, Yang Hong discovered that grade 1 spiritual plants could still only infuse 60 days of cultivation, while grade 2 spiritual plants could directly double the number of days of true qi that could be infused.
Based on this extrapolation, grade 3 spiritual plants might directly quadruple the amount of true qi infusion.
This gave him greater motivation for infusion.
He decided to focus all his efforts on the lotus in the Baolian Pond for a surge.
After the infusion was complete, Yang Hong returned to the [Ya Du Building] in a pleasant mood.
"Yuzhi, what are we having for breakfast?"
In a good mood, everything looked beautiful, and even Song Yuzhi's "dark cuisine" looked more palatable to Yang Hong.
"Husband, breakfast is egg and lean meat congee."
Hearing Yang Hong's voice, Song Yuzhi, holding a large bowl of dark congee, hurried to the dining room.
"This is... egg... lean meat... congee?"
A burnt smell mixed with a strange meaty odor wafted out. Yang Hong almost turned and fled.
"Yuzhi, you should spend less time with Noble Lady Zhou in the future, and learn cooking properly from Xiao Cao."
This was the first suggestion Yang Hong had made since getting married.
Initially, before they consummated their marriage, Xiao Cao had taken care of things, and Song Yuzhi didn't have to cook.
After they consummated their marriage, Xiao Cao was sent away, and Yang Hong basically did the cooking.
This was because Song Yuzhi couldn't get up every morning.
It wasn't until Yang Hong created the Baolian Pond and often stayed out overnight that Song Yuzhi, out of boredom, began to experiment with cooking.
At first, Yang Hong thought he would let Song Yuzhi practice diligently, but after more than two months, Song Yuzhi had made absolutely no progress!
This forced him to make this request.
"Husband, your concubine understands."
Looking at the dark "congee," Song Yuzhi's face also turned red.
She was self-aware enough to know that her culinary talent was indeed "average."
Moreover, she had indeed been discussing techniques with Noble Lady Zhou and the others recently, or rather, showing off.
As a result, she hadn't put much effort into learning to cook.
The final result was this.
"However, husband, today's congee is really drinkable, if you don't believe me, look."
Song Yuzhi still wanted to show off, so she picked up the bowl and took a big gulp.
Then, she furrowed her brow and swallowed.
Yang Hong watched Song Yuzhi, who was frowning but still forcing herself to swallow, and his lips curled.
She was a tough one.
"Husband, even though~ even though the taste is average, but~ but~"
"Alright, I believe you."
Yang Hong quietly mobilized his true qi, distributed it to his mouth, and then began to gulp it down.
As soon as the "congee" entered Yang Hong's mouth, it was immediately crushed by his true qi, and protected by the true qi, it entered Yang Hong's stomach, where it was rapidly digested by the true qi in his stomach.
Yang Hong was already very proficient at this action.
After all, in the past two months, during their honeymoon period, Yang Hong had eaten like this to cater to Song Yuzhi's feelings.
Fortunately, Song Yuzhi did not cook very often; most of the time, Yang Hong still cooked.
Yang Hong was not one to seek suffering.
After breakfast, both of them changed into light cotton clothes and went to the greenhouse farm to begin their day's labor.
Soon, Noble Lady Zhou and the other 22 people joined them.
Even though it was snow-covered outside, Yang Hong's Shizhi Wangwen Pavilion was still full of greenery.
Although Yang Hong had not infused these vegetables, the seeds used were all ordinary grade 7 or higher crops. Their growth speed and nutritional value were very high.
The yield from this large vegetable patch was more than enough to supply the royal family.
The surplus vegetables were all brewed into various fine wines by Yang Hong.
He had already brewed every wine recipe he knew.
Except for 6 types of quick-brewed wines, other fine wines required over a year to brew and would have better effects than quick-brewed wines.
After a day of labor, Yang Hong did not go to the Baolian Pond to rest today but stayed at the Ya Du Building.
He was teaching Song Yuzhi to cultivate the "Mysterious Maiden Gathering Spirit Technique."
People with systems were indeed amazing.
In just one day, he had advanced the "Mysterious Maiden Gathering Spirit Technique," which was originally only level 33, to level 48.
This allowed him to fully comprehend the entire Mysterious Maiden Technique and even gain some of his own insights.
For example, now, as Song Yuzhi was vigorously moving on Yang Hong, Yang Hong calmly used his true qi, through their conjunction, to subtly alter Song Yuzhi's internal energy circulation path.
And during this alteration, Song Yuzhi had no inkling of anything unusual.
"Ah~"
After a high-pitched cry, Song Yuzhi stopped and leaned exhaustedly into Yang Hong's arms.
Taking advantage of this moment, Yang Hong accelerated the alteration of Song Yuzhi's internal energy path.
"Husband, why don't we let Sister Zhou and the others join? Your concubine cannot~ cannot..."
"Yuzhi, it's alright. Although I have exceptional talent, as long as your cultivation improves, you can surpass me."
Yang Hong comforted her, then flipped Song Yuzhi over and continued the modification of her internal energy path.
With his careful attention, in just three nights,
Song Yuzhi's original mortal martial art, the "Plain Maiden Technique," was completely transformed into the "Mysterious Maiden Gathering Spirit Technique."
Just as Yang Hong was about to breathe a sigh of relief, the Retired Emperor Yang Zhong brought him another mission.