The Omnistore System

Chapter 179 Spiritual Bond

Kevin carefully pored over the ancient book Samira had provided, his experience as a cultivator helping him discern the merits of the technique. After thoroughly reading the book, he nodded and remarked, "You know, this Water God technique is pretty solid, but it's got some real issues dealing with fire-based stuff."

Sitting nearby and also engrossed in her own book, titled "The Eternal Union," Samira glanced at Kevin with an indifferent expression. She replied, "Who cares about its weaknesses? What really counts is that spirit body it gives once you've cultivated it to the meridian linking stage."

Kevin furrowed his brow, the words from the old book were still fresh in his mind. "I mean, I get that this Water Source Body can provide vitality and potentially extend one's lifespan, but it doesn't sound groundbreaking to me. Much cultivation techniques have unique spirit bodies with impressive qualities, and this one seems... somewhat ordinary in comparison." He leaned back in his chair, pondering the implications.

He had encountered various spirit bodies in his cultivation journey, and this one didn't seem exceptionally remarkable. While it did offer some advantages, such as enhanced vitality, it didn't seem significantly better than other spirit bodies he was familiar with. He added, "It also mentions something about water production, but many Qi Condensation stage cultivators can manipulate qi to do that, right?"

Samira, clearly exasperated, retorted, "Don't be so quick to dismiss it. If you read closely, it says it can produce water with a minimal amount of qi. You know how much qi we need for that – it's about ten percent of what's typically stored in immortal-grade qi potions."

Kevin, now understanding the significance, exclaimed, "That much?" He realized that having the ability to produce water with such a small amount of qi could be a game-changer. For those in the Qi Condensation stage, it meant they could conserve their stored qi for more critical uses and still deliver powerful attacks when needed.

This newfound knowledge piqued his interest in the Water God technique even more. While it might not be as flashy or immediately impactful as some other cultivation techniques, its practicality and long-term advantages were evident.

Samira couldn't resist a smug smirk as she continued, "And here's the kicker – if you come across a higher-level ice element cultivation technique than this one, it can help advance this spirit body to an even more powerful variant."

Kevin, surprised once again, responded, "I never knew spirit bodies could level up like that."

Samira looked at him with a raised eyebrow, asking, "Why not? Doesn't your cultivation method cover this stuff?"

Kevin scratched his head in puzzlement. "I don't know... but I've looked at other cultivation techniques, and there's no mention of spirit body advancement anywhere. Not in the Earth-grade techniques I've seen, nor in this Water God technique."

Samira responded with a knowing look, "That's because they don't reveal these things to you until you actually start practicing them. It's like a secret that only becomes apparent as you delve deeper into your cultivation journey."

Kevin couldn't help but feel a sense of wonder mixed with frustration. The world of cultivation seemed to hold countless secrets, and he was only scratching the surface. "So, does this mean every cultivation technique has some hidden aspect that we only discover when we start using it?"

Samira nodded, her eyes filled with a hint of amusement. "In a way, yes. Think of it like unlocking new features in a game as you progress. Some things are intentionally kept hidden until you reach a certain level of proficiency."

Kevin nodded with understanding, realizing that he might need to practice the Water God technique to uncover more about his spirit body. Currently, he knew very little about it, mainly focusing on ways to strengthen it, like opening the 361 meridians, of which he had crossed 140 today with the help of the Yin Qi he had obtained from Lorelie.

Curious, he inquired about the specifics of the technique. "How does this technique look? Is there anything interesting or advantageous about it?" It was immortal grade technique as far as she told them, but who knows if Samira can find some more, as she was the most knowledgeable person present here.

The technique belonged to Lorelie, and Kevin and Samira were considering whether it could be useful. However, there was a significant problem: she only possessed half of it, with the other half lost with her late husband's body, wherever he had met his demise.

Samira wore a smirk as she returned her attention to the book. "I've never seen a technique quite like this in my life," she began, her voice filled with fascination. "Unlike ordinary dual cultivation techniques where cultivator can use any person's partners yin and yang qi, this one solely utilizes the yin and yang of one person to cultivate. The partner's qi essentially acts as a sort of neutral energy source, rather than making the cultivator stronger."

She paused for a moment and looked at Kevin with a hint of amusement. "You made a mistake with the technique's name, though," she continued. "With you, there won't be an 'eternal union.' For some reason, this red-haired lady can utilize your yang qi to nourish her body even more profoundly than with her own partner."

Kevin couldn't help but smile, feeling proud of the quality of his yang qi. However, he noticed Samira's suspicious gaze fixed on him and asked, "What's with the suspicious look?"

"No, it's just... it doesn't seem possible based on what I know. Usually, these techniques bind partners on a spiritual level, so they can only use each other's yin and yang. But your yang qi seems to be breaking that bond," Samira replied, still puzzled by this unusual situation.

Kevin grinned, amused by Samira's confusion. He turned his gaze toward Lorelie, who was sitting naked beside him. "Do you really think she was bound to her partner on a spiritual level?" he quipped, a mischievous tone in his voice. "Didn't you hear her saying that every hole of hers belongs to me?"

Samira nodded, acknowledging the point he raised, but her suspicion remained. She probed further, "So, what's the name and grade of your cultivation technique?"