ATPnovel Chapter 10: Qi Refining Level 4
Chapter 10: Qi Refining Level 4
"A letter from Fairy Qin?"
Fang Yun was stunned for a moment, a hint of surprise appearing on her face.
In previous years, when they were settled in the Fang family, they used the help of the Qingmu Sect's caravan to send news of their lives and that of Niu Ben.
Since Qin Yao replied to that letter, the five of them have not been in contact again.
Fang Yun opened the letter, and a burst of inspiration flashed from her fingertips, transforming into several lines of elegant writing, explaining her purpose.
It turned out that five years later, the Qingmu Sect reopened its gates and recruited a new batch of disciples.
Qin Yao and Lin Dong, having achieved success in their cultivation, accepted a mission to travel to the Chen Kingdom to select promising immortal talents from the secular world.
They are hereby invited to reunite in Chen State three months later, to sit down and discuss matters, exchange ideas, and maintain this youthful friendship.
Who knows, there might be times when we support each other on our path to immortality.
"Young Master, what do you think?"
Lu Guishou's eyes were filled with longing; he wished he could sprout wings right now and fly directly to the State of Chen.
Over the years, he has not had a very successful life, and his current cultivation level is only at the second level of Qi Refining.
The once spirited young man now has a hint of melancholy in his eyes.
Lu Guishou's concubine had not been able to conceive, which had caused some dissatisfaction within the Fang family. Fortunately, resources were still being distributed on time.
Fang Yun pondered for a moment: "Alright, it's been many years since we last met, and I miss you just as much. However, since we are currently in the Fang family, if we want to go to the Chen Kingdom, we still need to report to the Fifth Elder."
"This matter will take a few more days. You should first send a letter to Funiu Mountain to contact Niu Ben and arrange a meeting place. We'll set off together after we meet."
The Funiu Mountains, where San Niu Zi is located, are very close to Zi Qing Lake, about seven or eight thousand miles away.
Chen Guo is far away, more than 40,000 li away, almost on the border of the Qingmu Sect, and a buffer zone adjacent to another Golden Core Immortal Sect.
Lu Guishou left with high hopes and excitement, eager to see his former love again.
Fang Yun shook his head, preparing to break through to the fourth level of Qi Refining first, and then go to find the elder to report this matter.
Without sufficient cultivation, he dared not leave Purple Green Lake to roam freely.
Fang Yun entered the mansion and first went to the backyard to visit the two ladies.
Now their mansion has been expanded again, and a small training ground has been built for the children and concubines to play in.
In the center of the blue bricks, Fang Yu was struggling to wield a heavy wooden sword, his forehead covered in sweat, panting heavily, but his eyes were extremely serious.
He is only four years old, but he is exceptionally strong, almost like a calf, and has already grown to his mother's waist.
Moreover, she is intelligent and precocious, exceptionally composed, and almost never cries or makes a fuss.
Nearby, Fang Lan and the other children were riding bamboo horses, playing house, and some were even playing in the mud.
"My husband!"
Fang Zhiqing was instructing her son on swordsmanship when she saw him and was overjoyed.
Her skirt fluttered, her wrist bells jingled, and she almost rushed over.
But then, as if remembering something, she suddenly remembered something.
Her steps suddenly slowed, and she walked over cautiously, her hand unconsciously resting on her stomach, her face full of loving kindness.
"Be careful, and watch out for the baby in your belly."
Fang Yun took the initiative to go to his wife and put his arm around her.
Her body was voluptuous and supple, with a soft, elastic feel, and her hair had a pleasant floral scent.
Now, the two sisters are married and have long since shed their youthful naiveté, gaining a touch of mature womanly charm, like ripe peaches.
"Sister is supervising in the kitchen. The clan recently sent two spirit fish from the lake. They're very nourishing, Brother Yun, you should eat more..."
Fang Zhiqing chattered on and on, her eyes sparkling as she stared intently at her husband's profile.
"Daddy...Daddy, I want a hug!"
Fang Yun's trouser leg was tugged at. He looked down and saw it was Fang Lan, the little girl.
She had grown from a baby into a beautiful young woman, dressed in a lotus-patterned dress, exquisitely beautiful and incredibly adorable, holding a tiger plush toy and wanting him to hold her.
The next moment, Fang Lan was lifted into the air by her brother, who then thrashed her little hands and feet.
"Father."
Fang Yu insisted on finishing a set of sword techniques before coming over, covered in sweat, his expression a mixture of admiration and filial piety.
"Your swordsmanship is quite good. Once you've learned your mother's sword techniques, I'll teach you a few more."
Fang Yun picked up his daughter and looked at his eldest son with great expectations.
Two years later, when the child turns six, we will be able to make preliminary measurements of their spiritual roots.
Fang Yun also held the children born to the other concubines, all of whom were only two or three years old, without showing any favoritism.
Before long, Fang Zhiyu arrived, and the whole family enjoyed a family feast. The hall was brightly lit, and everyone was happy and harmonious.
Fang Yun spent the night cultivating his mind and spirit, bathing and burning incense to calm his mind and prepare to break through his bottleneck.
Two days later, at dawn, he sat cross-legged in the bamboo forest, bathed in the golden light of the morning sun, sensing the vital energy of all things growing, and took the bitter bamboo pill.
The pill was extremely bitter upon entering the stomach, the bitterness spreading from the root of the tongue all the way down to the stomach.
A surge of powerful energy erupted, like a raging tide, spreading into the meridians of my limbs and bones, causing a slight stinging sensation.
The purple jade bamboo swayed gently, casting dappled shadows and releasing a large amount of plant essence, shimmering with a bluish-green hue.
Fang Yun silently circulated his internal energy, opening and closing his mouth and nose, breathing in and out.
These vital energies, mixed with medicinal properties, are refined into magical power, surging towards the bottleneck like an endless tide.
After most of the day had passed, Fang Yun trembled and suddenly broke through the bottleneck, stepping into a completely new realm.
Fourth level of Qi Refining!
In the sunlight, he radiated a spiritual glow.
On the surface of the skin, magical power condensed into crystal-like wooden armor, which was light blue with faint purple bamboo patterns.
Fang Yun moved around for a while. This layer of wooden armor was exceptionally light and very hard, and it provided a great boost to his strength.
"As expected of a Golden Core sect, it's practically half a body-refining technique..."
Fang Yun dispersed his magical power, revealing his true form.
With the breakthrough in cultivation, he underwent some changes, becoming younger and more vibrant, standing tall like a towering tree.
Of course, there is a price to pay for using drugs in spiritual practice.
Fang Yun looked inward and saw that the internal poison in his meridians was accumulating and that his magical power was stagnating.
For the next year or two, his cultivation progress will be slow, and he will need to cleanse himself of the poison.
However, Fang Yun clearly didn't care about these minor issues.
The next day, Zizhu Mountain.
Fang Yun arrived at the Fifth Elder's residence and reported on his trip to the Chen Kingdom.
Fang Pangen stroked his beard, and after listening, he pondered for a moment: "Qin Yao of the Green Wood Sect, I seem to have some recollection of her..."
The old man took out a jade pendant that could transmit sound, and after contacting several people, he finally got the answer.
"This girl... is no ordinary person. She's suspected of being accepted as a closed-door disciple by a Foundation Establishment elder of the Green Wood Sect..."
The Fifth Elder's voice was not loud, but his words were like a thunderclap from a clear sky.
Foundation Building and Accepting Disciples?
Fang Yun was secretly surprised, never expecting that the girl from back then could stand out in the sect.
"Making a good relationship with this woman would be of great benefit to you. In case Qin Yao successfully establishes her foundation in the future, she might remember this past relationship..."
Fang Pangen did not continue speaking, but made up his mind to inform the head of the family about the matter and make plans as soon as possible.
Before leaving, the Fifth Elder asked Fang Yun to come again the next day.
Prepare some life-saving pills and talismans for him, in case of any accidents on the road.