"Xuan-level medium-grade cultivation method: Blood Qi Art. Simplification Direction 1: Consuming fresh blood can further increase cultivation speed. Side effect: excessive consumption of fresh blood will lead to bloodlust."
Yun Jin frowned slightly.
This first simplification direction turned the Blood Qi Art from an ordinary demonic cultivation method into an even more sinister demonic technique.
The original method only had the side effect of wanting to suck blood, but the simplified version directly made blood-drinking enhance cultivation. Yet drinking too much blood would turn one into a bloodthirsty demon. Those practicing the demonic path would certainly be interested in such a direction, but for Yun Jin, she immediately ruled this one out.
"Simplification Direction 2: Using one's own fresh blood as the foundation for cultivation, the body as the furnace, the blood as the medicine, refining a blood-based method, with all the blood in the body becoming usable power. Side effect: this method requires frequent use of one's own blood for attacks; the cultivator must supplement blood long-term, otherwise they may easily become anemic."
Seeing the words "may easily become anemic," Yun Jin was momentarily stunned.
Was the system suddenly getting cheeky?
This simplification direction would mainly torment Gu Jinghong himself. The blood-based method should have considerable power, but since every skill would consume blood, if Gu Jinghong practiced it, he would need to take blood-tonic herbs all year round.
A bit wasteful in spirit stones!
However.
With Ye Cheng around, she could simply have him cultivate a batch of blood-tonic herbs, so it wasn't impossible.
This direction can be kept as a backup.
Yun Jin then looked at the third simplification direction.
"Simplification Direction 3: Blood Battle Method. Transform the craving for blood into a desire for battle. The cultivator must often remain in combat; by fighting continuously, they can maintain clarity of mind. Note: during the blood-qi state, combat power increases greatly."
This direction…
Yun Jin pondered.
Since she had taken in Gu Jinghong, she must use him.
In the future, when she wanted to build Tianxing Sect into a Holy Land, who knew how many Emotion Points it would cost.
As her servant, the Emotion Points Gu Jinghong earned would also be gained by Yun Jin.
If she let Gu Jinghong constantly go out and fight, he could provide her with quite a lot of Emotion Points.
But the problem was.
Once the craving for blood arose, he would have to fight immediately.
Although it said that his consciousness could remain clear,
After years of constant battle, even without the side effects of blood qi, the very thrill and heat of fighting could turn an ordinary person into a battle maniac.
For someone with an extremely firm mind and great self-control, this Blood Battle Method would be a fine path.
But for Gu Jinghong…
Yun Jin was not yet assured.
On the ground,
Gu Jinghong bit his lip hard, clutching the ground, trying not to make a sound.
Yun Jin lowered her gaze at him and said softly, "I have made some changes based on the Blood Qi Art. Learn this modified version."
Yun Jin chose the second simplification direction without hesitation.
She could afford the blood-tonic herbs, and this blood-based method appeared to have moderate combat power, enough for Gu Jinghong to be useful.
Besides, choosing the second simplification direction didn't mean the third couldn't be taken later.
It would just cost more simplification points, that's all.
She needed to observe Gu Jinghong longer. If she confirmed he could control his own desire for battle, then it might not be impossible to give him the Blood Battle Method later.
"Yes." Gu Jinghong struggled to sit up.
Yun Jin extended her finger and casually tapped Gu Jinghong's forehead.
The blood-based method immediately transformed into a vast stream of information entering Gu Jinghong's mind.
Gu Jinghong couldn't help trembling all over.
This technique…
It was derived from the Blood Qi Art yet completely avoided its original flaws.
It had actually turned a demonic technique into a proper and dignified blood-training method.
Gu Jinghong's body trembled uncontrollably.
This cultivation method must've been specially remade for him by Master.
He knew that Master had the ability to modify and create cultivation methods, but to transform a demonic technique like this, that couldn't have been easy!
Master must have been studying this method bt by bit for months.
One must know.
Master had also been preparing for the Grand Sect Tournament during that time, yet she still spent time on a servant like him.
At that moment, Gu Jinghong's eyes filled with tears.
Yun Jin looked at the suddenly tearful Gu Jinghong: "???"
Gu Jinghong opened his reddened eyes, "Master has gone through so much trouble. I… I am not worthy of such concern."
He was moved beyond words.
Yun Jin realized what was happening and felt a bit guilty.
Emmm…
If we're talking about trouble, she'd only pressed a button and chosen a direction, it didn't seem to be that troublesome.
And Gu Jinghong had also earned her plenty of Emotion Points, these simplification attempts could almost be said to have been earned by him.
But.
Yun Jin quickly became calm again.
Grateful?
Touched?
That's exactly how it should be!
"It's enough as long as you remember this," Yun Jin said faintly.
Gu Jinghong said solemnly, "Even in life and death, I will never forget."
Yun Jin waved lightly, "Alright, go cultivate. I've improved the Blood Qi Art, though it doesn't require you to disperse your cultivation, transforming your spiritual power will still take time. I'll give you ten days to complete the conversion."
"Yes!" Gu Jinghong forced himself to stand.
He staggered back to his room and immediately entered seclusion.
For Master to care for him like this.
He must not disappoint her.
When the conversion was complete, he, Gu Jinghong, would become the sharpest blade in Master's hand.
From then on, anyone wanting to harm Master would have to step over his corpse first!
Yun Jin casually placed a barrier over Gu Jinghong's room, then slowly returned to her room.
"Master, is that bad guy alright?" Gun Gun asked.
Though calling him a bad guy, its face carried a slightly conflicted expression of concern.
After all, it had spent a lot of time with Gu Jinghong lately, so it still had some feelings for him.
Yun Jin patted Gun Gun's head, "He's fine. He's in seclusion for a few days. When he comes out, his strength should've increased a lot."
Hearing this, Gun Gun became anxious, "Master is playing favorites! I just saw Master secretly teach him some cultivation method, why not teach Gun Gun as well!"
Gun Gun howled and started rolling on the ground.
"Master doesn't like me anymore. I'm a child nobody wants."
"Gun Gun's life is so bitter, I might as well return to the Spirit Beast Pavilion."
"This life can't go on any more, I don't want to live anymore."
Gun Gun wailed dramatically while Huan Huan watched, utterly confused.
Just earlier, when Master went out, Gun Gun had patted its chest, saying Master most favoured it, that it would protect Huan Huan in the future, even seriously teaching it a bunch of tricks on how to handle Master.
And now…
Huan Huan looked at Gun Gun who was rolling around and understood.
So this was the legendary technique to handle Master.
Yun Jin watched Gun Gun rolling around, slowly took a sip of tea, and said, "Originally, I had a beast tamer skill I wanted to test out. I was planning to start with the big baby, but since the big baby seems quite dissatisfied, second baby, come, let's start with you."
Big baby?
Second baby?
Strange titles, but quite fitting.
The Illusion Fox Cat immediately understood. It obediently nodded and jumped into Yun Jin's arms.
What?!
Master's beast tamer skill?!
Gun Gun leapt up, rushing to Yun Jin flatteringly, "Master, I—I—I'm your most beloved big baby! Start with me, start with me!"