Starting from iron smelting

Chapter 63 Liu Meng Breaks Through

However, none of this could affect Lu Xiuyuan's state of cultivation. He was completely focused on his cultivation. During his cultivation, time seemed to stand still, without a single moment of rest. He only focused on his own practice, constantly improving his strength and cultivation.

After a night of unremitting practice, Lu Xiuyuan felt that his strength had been significantly enhanced. The flow of his Qi in his body was smoother, and the obstruction in his meridians was reduced a lot. It seemed that his cultivation had entered a new realm. With every breath, he felt a deeper power, which filled him with confidence and courage.

However, despite the significant improvement in strength, Lu Xiuyuan knew clearly that now was not the time to break through. He knew that cultivation should not be rushed, and that taking one step at a time was the safest way. If his cultivation suddenly soared, it would inevitably attract the attention of other disciples in the sect, and might even cause suspicion and speculation, which would be extremely disadvantageous to him.

Therefore, he decided to keep a low profile for the time being, as usual, and pretend that nothing had happened. He knew that this required him to maintain inner peace and composure, as well as careful planning and control of the outside world. Only in this way could he keep moving forward steadily on the path of cultivation without being disturbed or tempted by the outside world.

Lu Xiuyuan took a deep breath and adjusted his state of mind to the best state. He closed his eyes and used his heart to feel the flow of the true qi in his body, keeping his breathing steady and rhythmic. At this moment, he felt that he was integrated with the whole world, his heart was as calm as still water, and everything seemed so harmonious and natural.

He slowly opened his eyes and looked around. Everything in the room was as peaceful as usual. The sunlight poured in through the window, illuminating the entire room. It was peaceful and tranquil. He smiled slightly. He had never felt the sunlight so beautiful before.

Today's sky was clear and bright, and the sun shone inside and outside the sect, giving people a warm and comfortable feeling. On such a morning, the disciples of the sect started their day's work early. Lu Xiuyuan, as usual, got ready to go to the firewood room to work.

However, his partner Liu Meng unexpectedly took sick leave, claiming that he was not feeling well and could not work. When Lu Xiuyuan heard the news, he could not help but curse in his heart and was quite dissatisfied with Liu Meng's behavior. He felt that Liu Meng was too unpersistent and chose to escape at the slightest difficulty. This behavior was somewhat unacceptable to him.

"Why can't Liu Meng calm down? Can't he just be patient?" Lu Xiuyuan muttered in his heart, feeling disappointed with Liu Meng's attitude. He felt that as a practitioner, one should have a strong will and perseverance, but Liu Meng couldn't hide his good points, which made him worry.

Although he was somewhat dissatisfied, Lu Xiuyuan did not show it, but chose to remain calm and rational. He knew that now was not the time to get angry and blame, but to deal with the problem calmly and find a suitable solution. So he decided to go to the woodshed alone and continue his work without any interference.

Lu Xiuyuan walked on the small path in the sect, with a lot of thoughts in his mind. He began to recall the experiences he had with Liu Meng, from the initial acquaintance to facing various difficulties and challenges together, the friendship between them had gradually deepened. But at this moment, Liu Meng's behavior made him feel a little disappointed and confused.

However, Lu Xiuyuan also understands that everyone has their own difficulties and hardships. After all, in the face of huge interests, few people can stay out of trouble and keep a clear mind. Therefore, he does not intend to dwell on this too much, but chooses to continue to focus on his work and try his best to do his best.

Arriving at the firewood room, Lu Xiuyuan threw himself into his work, concentrating all his attention on carrying and stacking firewood. Although he was somewhat dissatisfied with Liu Meng's behavior, he did not let it affect his work state. He completely suppressed his emotions, only focused on the task at hand, and tried his best to do every job well.

When Lu Xiuyuan picked up the axe as usual, he suddenly felt that the weight of the axe seemed to have become much lighter. He subconsciously raised the axe and tried to swing it a few times, but found that the axe seemed to have become unusually light, and it seemed that he no longer needed to use too much force to easily complete the task of chopping wood.

Lu Xiuyuan's heart moved, and he realized that it was not that the axe had become lighter, but that his own strength was growing. The results of his practice gradually emerged, making his body stronger and more powerful. This increase in strength did not come from external objects, but from his own practice and efforts. This made him feel an inexplicable excitement and satisfaction, and at the same time deepened his confidence and determination in practice.

Lu Xiuyuan walked steadily to the work site. He found that he was now strong enough to complete the task that originally required two people to work together. He raised the axe in his hand and chopped down the trees one by one, each stroke was easy and powerful. As the axe fell, wood chips flew everywhere, and the trees fell down, and he chopped them neatly.

Although Lu Xiuyuan's movements were swift and powerful, he did not feel tired at all. On the contrary, he felt full of vitality and energy, as if the whole world was helping him. Every time he swung the axe, he felt the release and growth of power.

After finishing the work, Lu Xiuyuan found that he still had a lot of time left, so he decided to use this time to continue practicing. He chose to meditate next to a pile of cut wood. The fragrance of the fresh wood surrounded him, like a breath of fresh air, full of vitality and energy.

Lu Xiuyuan closed his eyes and sat quietly beside the woodpile, concentrating on his breathing and his heart. He took a deep breath and then exhaled slowly, following the rhythm of his breathing, he gradually entered the state of cultivation.

As his breathing gradually came in and out, Lu Xiuyuan felt that the energy contained in his body seemed to merge with the surrounding wood. The fresh scent of the wood seemed to be a special guide, leading his heart to gradually calm down and enter a state of cultivation.

He began to mobilize the Qi in his body, letting it flow through his meridians, filling every cell in his body with vitality and energy. The fragrant wood scent accompanied his breathing, making him feel extremely comfortable, as if he was in harmony with nature.

Inspired by this atmosphere, Lu Xiuyuan's cultivation progressed smoothly and efficiently. He could clearly feel the changes in his body, and every bit of true energy was constantly growing and condensing, bringing a kind of pleasure and satisfaction to his body and mind.

His state of mind gradually became peaceful and stable, and his thoughts became clearer. He began to reflect on the direction and goals of his cultivation, and thought about how to better improve his cultivation and strength. The fragrant wood scent seemed to guide him, allowing him to devote himself more focusedly to cultivation, constantly improve himself, and pursue a higher realm.

During this period, Lu Xiuyuan's cultivation state lasted for a long time. He didn't know how long he had been cultivating, but he knew that he was completely immersed in the state of cultivation and integrated with everything around him. This state of cultivation made him feel an unprecedented sense of wonder and satisfaction. He seemed to be in a completely different world, full of mystery and beauty.

Lu Xiuyuan slowly opened his eyes, and a breeze blew by, bringing fresh air and a cool feeling. He couldn't help but feel a little surprised, as if he had just spent an endless amount of time, but when he looked around carefully, he realized that his thoughts were completely confused. The surrounding scene was still familiar to him, and even the cut leaves around him had not dried up yet, and still maintained their bright green color.

All this made Lu Xiuyuan feel relieved. He realized that he had just entered a state of deep cultivation, and time seemed to become blurred and unpredictable in that state. Although he was full of surprise and confusion, he also felt a sense of relief and liberation, as if he had woken up from a heavy dream.

He slowly stood up and stretched, feeling that every part of his body was full of vitality and energy. Although that period of cultivation made him feel a little confused, it also greatly improved his cultivation. This feeling was incomparably wonderful.

In the past few days, Lu Xiuyuan has lived a peaceful and fulfilling life. During the day, he devoted himself to the work in the woodshed as usual, carefully cutting wood, splitting wood and making fire, and completing every task meticulously. At the same time, he was silently consolidating his cultivation in his heart, constantly strengthening the breath and energy in his body.

Lu Xiuyuan knew that his cultivation had reached the peak of the middle stage of Qi training, and he had even suppressed his cultivation. If it weren't for hiding his identity, he would have already broken through to the late stage of Qi training, or even a higher level. However, he knew that in the sect, hiding one's cultivation was the key to survival, so he chose to hide his strength and temporarily suppress his cultivation to avoid attracting unnecessary attention.

Despite this, Lu Xiuyuan still worked hard to maintain his state and did not relax in consolidating and improving his cultivation. After work, he would find some quiet places, close his eyes and meditate, immersing himself in the state of cultivation. He felt the flow of breath in his body, sensed the changes in the energy around him, and constantly adjusted his breathing and state of mind in order to better integrate into the realm of cultivation.

When Lu Xiuyuan saw Liu Meng again, he could not help but be shocked by the scene before him. Liu Meng had come out of seclusion, emitting a powerful spiritual light, and his whole body seemed to be shrouded in a layer of mysterious halo, showing the strength of the late stage of Qi training.

Lu Xiuyuan couldn't help but feel delighted. He witnessed Liu Meng's progress in cultivation and couldn't help but feel sincerely happy. He quickly congratulated Liu Meng and praised his achievements in cultivation.

Lu Xiuyuan also felt a little relieved, and a faint smile spread across his face: "Brother Liu Meng, you are too polite. Your strength is extraordinary."

Liu Meng shook his head and said modestly: "I don't know my own strength, but I will do my best to ensure the two of us."

Lu Xiuyuan nodded to show his understanding: "Yes, we are still short of some iron ingots, but once we get the ironmaking equipment, we can start refining our own equipment."

Liu Meng showed a confident smile, and said without hesitation: "Leave it to me. I will be responsible for the iron smelting from now on. You can concentrate on research and development, sales and the like. I believe in your ability."

Lu Xiuyuan was moved. He didn't expect Liu Meng to support him so firmly, which made him very happy. It meant a lot to him to have a good brother who he could trust and rely on.

"Thank you, Brother Liu Meng." Lu Xiuyuan said gratefully, "I feel reassured to have your support."

Liu Meng patted Lu Xiuyuan's shoulder gently and said confidently: "Don't worry, Lu Xiuyuan, I also have some talent in ironmaking. I will do my best to do a good job."

Afterwards, they began to discuss the next plan and arrangements. Liu Meng was responsible for the specific operation of ironmaking, while Lu Xiuyuan focused on developing new processes and sales strategies.

In the following days, Liu Meng showed his talent and technical level in iron smelting. He skillfully operated the furnace, controlled the temperature and fuel, and achieved good results every time he smelted iron.

Lu Xiuyuan stood aside, quietly observing the various iron works made by Liu Meng, his heart filled with joy and pride. Liu Meng's iron works not only have different shapes, but also have a tough texture, full of fortitude and strength.

He stared at the long sword made by Liu Meng. The sword was shining with cold light and extremely sharp. Every inch of it revealed an unparalleled murderous aura. Lu Xiuyuan stared at the long sword and couldn't help but feel awe in his heart. He realized that his brother was no longer the simple firewood worker, but a real blacksmith master.

"Liu Meng, this sword is so well made!" Lu Xiuyuan walked up to him excitedly, patted Liu Meng on the shoulder and praised him, "Your skills are getting better and better."

When Liu Meng heard Lu Xiuyuan's praise, he smiled with satisfaction. He felt Lu Xiuyuan's recognition, which made him feel very relieved and encouraged.

"Thank you, Lu Xiuyuan." Liu Meng looked at Lu Xiuyuan deeply and said, "With your support and encouragement, I can make progress step by step and continuously improve my skills."

Lu Xiuyuan's voice was full of confidence and heroism. He stood beside Liu Meng, looking into the distance with a firm gaze, as if he had already seen the future battle scene.

"Yes, with these weapons in hand, our strength in the Qi training stage is indeed outstanding." Liu Meng nodded with deep emotion. He felt the solidity and power of the weapons in his hands. "Next time we meet the people from the Spiritual Medicine Garden, we will definitely make them pay the price."

The two were filled with anticipation and confidence for future battles. They knew that with these sophisticated weapons, they would have an extra layer of protection, allowing them to more calmly deal with all kinds of challenges and dangers.

"However, we can't let our guard down." Lu Xiuyuan calmed down and reminded, "Although the people in the Spiritual Medicine Garden are powerful, we can't underestimate ourselves. As long as we stay vigilant and work closely together, we will be able to overcome the danger."

Liu Meng nodded in agreement. They knew clearly that if they wanted to gain a foothold in this world, they must always be vigilant and constantly improve their strength and skills in order to win more respect and status.

"By the way, we also need to strengthen our understanding of the Spiritual Medicine Garden." Lu Xiuyuan suggested, "Only by understanding the situation of the opponent can we better deal with their attacks and tricks."