As for whether it is in terms of strength, at the same level, each has its own strengths and weaknesses. Both Spirit and Martial artists have their respective advantages and disadvantages. As for dual cultivation of Spirit and Martial arts, although countless people desire it, it remains just a wish. Dual cultivation of Spirit and Martial arts is simply impossible.
Among Martial artists, there are five elements: Wood, Water, Fire, Earth, and Wind. Martial techniques are also divided into these five elemental categories.
After Li Lin learned about all these, he also found out that the Yin-Yang Spirit Martial Art he practiced allows him to become an all-element Martial artist. What is an all-element Martial artist? It means being able to cultivate in all five elements: Wood, Water, Fire, Earth, and Wind.
Knowing all this, Li Lin was incredibly surprised. The more he learned about Martial artists, the more he understood that most Martial artists only specialize in one element. Those who can cultivate two elements are already considered geniuses, and those who cultivate three are geniuses among geniuses.
On the Spirit Martial Continent, dual-element Martial artists are occasionally encountered, but triple-element Martial artists seem almost unheard of.
But he himself is an all-element Martial artist. Thinking of this, Li Lin often smiles. Uncle Jiang is truly talented. This Yin-Yang Spirit Martial Art is simply defying the heavens. By directly absorbing demon pills, spirit pills, or the energies of Martial and Spirit artists, one can break through and use it for oneself. Also, being an all-element Martial artist, although the Yin-Yang Spirit Martial Art is somewhat expensive, its benefits far outweigh its costs.
During this time, Li Lin often found small animals like mice to feed the pale yellow snake he had. Whenever the snake was hungry, it would crawl out of Li Lin's sleeve. The two seemed to have an inexplicable connection.
At the same time, during this period, Li Lin did not forget to use the Yin-Yang Spirit Martial Art to refine the energy of the two spirit pills inside his body. On the eighth night, Li Lin sat cross-legged, surrounded by a faint mist, with occasional flashes of light.
Invisibly, an aura seemed to emanate around Li Lin.
Old servant Uncle Jiang watched all this, nodding continuously, with a smile in his eyes.
"Hu…"
After an unknown amount of time, the mist-like aura around Li Lin was completely absorbed back into his body through the pores of his skin, followed by exhaling a turbid breath.
"Uncle Jiang, I have fully refined them. Why do I feel like I’ve reached the pinnacle of the ninth level of Spirit disciples, but for Martial artists, I’m only at the first level?" Li Lin opened his eyes and immediately asked Uncle Jiang.
"It's normal because the two pills you got were spirit pills, which mainly enhance your spirit energy. It's already quite an achievement for you to break through to the first level of Martial disciples with your true energy," explained old servant Uncle Jiang.
"What should I do now?" asked Li Lin.
"This is also a downside of the Yin-Yang Spirit Martial Art. You can only seek demon pills to swallow now. Demon pills mainly enhance your true energy. If you want to break through, you’ll have to wait until your Martial level also reaches the pinnacle of the ninth level. I’ve said before, unless both your Spirit and Martial levels break through together, if you continue to swallow spirit pills to enhance your spirit energy while your Martial level hasn’t caught up, you might explode and die, with your meridians reversing," Uncle Jiang seriously warned Li Lin.
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Li Lin stuck out his tongue. It seems he can only work on improving his Martial level now. Demon pills are so expensive, and he definitely can't afford them now.
"Buy all these materials on the list tomorrow. Tomorrow night, I will teach you how to personally refine pills, and at the same time help you enhance your true energy," Uncle Jiang handed Li Lin a piece of paper with more than a dozen materials written on it, which seemed to be names of herbs.
"Buying materials." Li Lin took the list and, after a glance, tentatively asked, "Uncle Jiang, how many gold coins will this require?"
"These are all cheap items, just for refining first-grade pills. It should be about twenty gold coins," replied old servant Uncle Jiang.
"Twenty gold coins." Li Lin suddenly gasped in shock. Having arrived in the Spirit Martial Continent, Li Lin had already understood the value of money. What does twenty gold coins mean? A low-level servant in the Li family only earns half a gold coin a year, and a high-level servant earns one gold coin a year.
Twenty gold coins equal the annual salary of forty low-level servants. Moreover, with twenty gold coins, an ordinary family could afford to marry twenty wives.
"Uncle Jiang, twenty gold coins, you must have them. Could you lend them to me first?" Li Lin said with a troubled expression. He was penniless now, not even having half a gold coin.
"You spineless thing. I don't care whether you steal or rob, but if you don't gather all the materials by tomorrow night, I won't bother teaching you anymore," scolded old servant Uncle Jiang, giving Li Lin a stern look before saying, "That's enough for today, go back."
Li Lin returned with a gloomy expression, shaking his head and sighing along the way. No wonder it's said that money can stop even the bravest of men; this is about twenty gold coins. He couldn't possibly gather that much by stealing or robbing.
Not long after returning to his room, the sky was already brightening. Li Lin hadn’t slept at all during this time because refining the spirit pills in his body kept him full of energy.
"Third Aunt, are you there?" A sweet voice came from outside the courtyard.
"It's Wushuang. Why are you up so early? Come in, it's cold outside," Luo Lan's voice came from the small hall.
"It's not cold. I am a cultivator and don't feel the cold. Third Aunt, this is a robe I bought for you. It's cold in winter; put it on and see if it fits," Li Wushuang's voice came from outside.
"You shouldn't have. This is expensive. You always bring things every time you come. You're such a sweet child."
"Li Wushuang, why is she here?" Li Lin thought to himself.
"Is Lin'er not up yet?" asked Li Wushuang.
"Good morning, Wushuang Sister," said Li Lin, pushing open the door. He saw Li Wushuang wearing a red brocade robe, her black hair like ink trailing behind her, with a few strands falling beside her ears, exuding elegance and nobility, inviting closeness.
"Lin'er, I also bought you a robe. Try it on and see if it fits," Li Wushuang said, her eyes lingering on him more intentionally than usual.
"Thank you, Wushuang Sister." Li Lin took the robe, a blue one that seemed to be made of animal fur. It was very soft and warm, apparently quite valuable.
"No need to thank me. I'm your sister, and it's my duty to take care of you," Li Wushuang said with a light smile, revealing two small dimples.
Li Lin's heart skipped a beat at her smile. She really was beautiful, and he couldn't help but take a few more glances.
"Good, it fits well." Li Lin then put on the robe, finding it very comfortable. He suddenly realized that, apart from the people at the orphanage, Li Wushuang was the first woman to buy him clothes in this life or the previous one.
"It fits well. I brought breakfast. Let's eat together?" Li Wushuang brought out a food basket, from which a delicious aroma wafted, surely containing delicacies.
"Wushuang, I just ate. There's a lot to do in the laundry room today. You and Lin'er go ahead; I'll start working," said Luo Lan.
"Third Aunt, you work too hard. I will find a way to talk to the old master..." Li Wushuang spoke softly, her expression showing helplessness. She had no power to change the orders of the big lady of the third uncle's family, despite her status in the Li family.
"Silly child, I'm fine. After all, I was born a maid; it's my fate," Luo Lan said with a gentle smile before leaving the courtyard.
Li Lin watched all this, feeling increasingly troubled. "Mother, please bear with it a little longer. Soon, your son will not let you suffer anymore."
"Lin'er, let's have breakfast," Li Wushuang said softly, opening the basket and placing several exquisite pastries and other delicacies on the table.