Chapter 83 - Heavenly Power

百花楼主微微一笑，道：
“我给你的机缘倒是与那些事没什么关系，不过，我未来要请你帮忙的事情，却是与此有关？”
苏景问道：“请楼主明示。”
why did I just gather talented poets and lyricists?"
The Master of Baihua Tower's gaze drifted afar, and he slowly said: "In the present world, etiquette and music have crumbled, martial arts flourish, and literary elegance wanes. However, during the era of the Great Qin Empire, it was not like this.
那时候，大秦帝国纵横捭阖, 普天之下, 莫非秦土。
武力强盛的同时, 文风也是极为昌盛，尤其是那些达官贵人和顶尖强者，更是酷爱此道。
Some ancient secret techniques that have been passed down, some legacies left behind by top experts, they will set special locks.
And those powerful individuals who have a strong affinity for poetry, leave behind locks related to poetry. To unlock the legacies they left behind, one must use poetry as the key to unlock them. "
苏景心神一动，瞬间明了。
百花楼主的所作所为，根源都在这啊。
百花楼主美目闪烁着流光溢彩，扫了苏景一眼，直言不讳道：
"I am not an individual, but an organization. Over the years, we have gathered some things left behind by our predecessors, some of which require expertise in the way of poetry to unlock."
That's also why I found you.
She waved her hand and said, "
She took out a pale yellow secret manual from the coffee table next to the wooden bed and handed it to Su Jing. Smiling, she said: "
Of course, I won't ask for your help in vain. Our cooperation is a win-win situation, and this is your opportunity."
Su Jing took the secret manual and saw three large characters on the cover, which read "Tuo Tian Gong".
He couldn't help but be slightly surprised and said:
"OP, I already have a practiced technique. As far as I know, there is no distinction between superior and inferior techniques. Essentially, they are all different methods to strengthen one's vitality."
In that case, I don't need to change my cultivation method, right?"
The mysterious smile on the master of the Hundred Flower Tower replied, "You can just take a quick look. This cultivation technique is different from what you imagine."
Su Jing nodded, opened the secret manual with curiosity, and continued reading.
As he read further, he immediately noticed the differences, and a look of astonishment appeared in his eyes.
This cultivation method was completely different from any he had heard of before. As far as he knew, everyone's cultivation method involved using specific techniques to circulate qi and enhance the physical body.
而这本秘籍却走的是完全不同的路子，是以药浴为基础，通过外界的不断刺激，来强化身体。
这种区别，让他联想到了上辈子的内功和外功。
“看出来了吧，此功法和你现在修炼的功法是完全是不同的体系。”
百花楼主笑道：“它来源与上古时代，现在修炼此道的已经少之又少，一些残缺不全遗留下来的，被人称为防御类密武。”
苏景心头一动，道：“防御类密武？这就是防御类密武？”
归大师当初说自己也没有防御类密武，苏景后来也没听说过谁有，知道此类密武极为珍稀。
Baiflora shook her head and said, "Defensive martial arts of this kind are just a name given by unknown people. They should actually be called body cultivation techniques.
Such techniques are extremely rare even in the prosperous South River County, let alone in Feiyan City."
Even if there are some here, they are not systematic. They are simply called defensive-type secret warriors because their bodies are robust due to training with those incomplete techniques. In fact, that's not really the case.

Su Jing asked, "Please tell me more about it."
The owner of Baihua Tower smiled and replied, "After becoming a martial master, one must comprehend the state of mind, channeling the spiritual energy of heaven and earth into one's body. This is known as spirit mastery or spiritual cultivation, which is the mainstream cultivation system nowadays."
灵师之前的武师阶段，打磨肉身是为了能够承受天地灵气入体，之后就转修灵力，不再关注肉身。
可是，还有一种极为少见的修行体系，被称为体修。
Whether or not to cultivate spiritual power, relying on constantly honing the physical body to enhance strength. The physical body is extraordinarily powerful, invincible in close combat, due to its strong healing and defensive capabilities. It is particularly skilled at surviving in harsh environments and in some cases even stronger than spiritual masters. Translated content: "Whether or not to cultivate spiritual power, relying on constantly honing the physical body to enhance strength. The physical body is extraordinarily powerful, invincible in close combat, due to its strong healing and defensive capabilities. It is particularly skilled at surviving in harsh environments and in some cases even stronger than spiritual masters."
百花楼主继续道：
“现在外面流传的防御类密武，实际上都是体修秘籍的残缺版本，因为后续没有通往比拟灵师的真正体修道路，所以被当成密武修炼。
而我给你的托天功，一共有四层，只要你能一路修行下去，达到第四层时，就可以成为真正的体修，拥有和灵师一样的实力。”
苏景不由怦然心动。
如此的话，他灵体双修，实力岂不是同等级的两倍，那样，可是占尽了优势。
百花楼主看出了苏景眼中的野望，笑道：
"Dual cultivation of spirit and body was a renowned concept in ancient times.
不过，兼修两大体系，是需要耗费更多的精力的，加上体修之道需要各种药浴辅助，极为耗费资源，难度极大。
It depends on your own choice in the end.
Of course, before becoming a spiritual master, you need to go through the stage of a warrior, where your physical body is also trained through hard work. However, the muscles and bones are not pushed to their limits. Please note that the translation might not be 100% accurate as the meaning of the original text is not very clear.
At this time, with the previous foundation, it will be much easier to cultivate both the mind and body.
You cultivate both paths, gaining a powerful method, which is excellent."
Su Jing nodded slightly.
百花楼主笑道：“以后，咱们还有合作的时候，所以我也不瞒你，你修行的托天功，我们也只有四层。
你日后想要后续，就要用诗词打开前人留下的“锁”。”
Su Jing suddenly understood.
From the Lord of Baihua Tower's words, he had already learned about the rarity of body cultivation techniques. Even in the bustling land of Nanhe County, they were extremely scarce, and their value could no longer be measured by money.
Such a precious thing, it was easily given to him, I realized he wanted to bind himself to my chariot.
This is actually a strategy, after cultivating myself, I understand the power of this technique. In the future, if I want to continue, I must wholeheartedly work hard to break the "lock" for the owner of the Hundred Flowers Tower.
However, this didn't have any negative impact on Su Jing, as he had already accepted this deal with a calm mind.
"Alright."
The owner of Baihua Tower waved his hand and said,
"We have discussed everything. You may leave now and focus on your cultivation. When you reach the fourth level of the Tuo Tian Technique, you will have the opportunity to try opening the "lock". By then, I will find you."
Su Jing nodded slightly.
It seems that to unlock the "lock" left by the predecessors, one not only needs to be proficient in the path of poetry, but also requires the person opening the lock to have cultivated the skill of lifting the heavens. As the inheritor, only then can one qualify to receive the subsequent qualifications.