In the mist-shrouded, spirit-rich valley of Three Immortals Island, Su Yu diligently instructed Shennong. The surroundings were filled with exotic flowers and rare herbs, casting a refreshing fragrance into the air, while immortal birds darted through the trees, their chirping calls rising one after another as if cheering for Shennong’s cultivation.
Each morning, before the first light of dawn had fully illuminated the valley, Shennong would begin his practice under Su Yu’s supervision. Su Yu taught him unique cultivation methods; Shennong would sit cross-legged with eyes closed, while the surrounding spiritual energy danced around him like mischievous little sprites. At first, Shennong struggled to focus, constantly distracted by butterflies fluttering past or the sound of fruit dropping from the trees. Su Yu would always smile patiently and say, "Shennong, cultivation is like climbing a mountain—you must take it one step at a time and never let your mind wander."
As time passed, Shennong mastered the techniques, and his cultivation progressed by leaps and bounds. Once, while practicing, he felt the spiritual energy within him surge like a tidal wave and successfully broke through a bottleneck. He opened his eyes, jumped up, and shouted to Su Yu, "Master, I did it!" Su Yu looked at him and affectionately patted his head, saying, "Well done! Keep working hard; even greater achievements await us, Shennong!"
Chapter 173