53: Chapter 53: The Industrial Closed-Loop System Faces a Major Test, Cultivation Breaks Through Eight More Levels

"The Qingyun Sect inner Sect examination has been moved forward... In half a month, the outer Sect stewards will come to conduct an on-site inspection of our 'Sustainable Development Sample'?"

Li Qingfeng looked at the words on the jade talisman and raised an eyebrow slightly, but he felt not a hint of panic in his heart.

This news came suddenly, but it happened to play right into his hands.

"It's the work of those people in the inner Sect again." Li Qingfeng knew exactly what was going on. This was most likely some faction within the Qingyun Sect that did not want to see a new Family rise, trying to use surprise inspections to weed out candidate Families with unstable Foundations.

Unfortunately, while this tactic might work on others, for him, Li Qingfeng, it was actually a ladder delivered right to his doorstep.

Early the next morning, the Council Hall was indeed in an uproar.

"Half a month? How can we manage that in time!"

"What is a 'Sustainable Development Sample'? What do we have to show them?"

"It's over, it's over! The qualification for a tribute Family is likely going to fly away!"

Several clan elders were as anxious as ants on a hot pan, and even Grand Elder Li Yuanheng's expression was rather grim. The Li Family had just finished an extermination war, and their Origin Qi had not yet fully recovered; having the Sect pull this stunt now was truly adding frost to snow.

"Everyone, don't panic."

Li Qingfeng stood up unhurriedly. His voice was not loud, but it instantly suppressed the noise in the hall.

He walked to the center of the hall, leisurely took out several account books from his Storage Pouch, and spread them out on the table.

"Grand Elder, esteemed clan elders. We do not need to make last-minute efforts, because our New Courtyard is, in itself, the best sample."

He pointed at the account books and said clearly and logically: "First, the output of the 'Supply Field' is stable, which proves our sustained supply capability. Second, the 'Cultivation Field' is linked to the 'Seedling Spirit Pond', and Changqing's talent can directly reduce the loss of Spiritual Plants, which proves our potential for nurturing the next generation. Third, the internal affairs regulations formulated by Qingyue, from medicinal liquid preparation to Spirit Beast feeding, are meticulous and well-organized, which proves our internal Family governance capability."

"The three things the Sect wants to see, we are not lacking in any of them, and they are all written in these account books, ready for inspection at any time!"

After Li Qingfeng finished speaking, the entire Council Hall fell silent.

Those clan elders, who had been panicking just moments ago, looked at one another, their anxiety slowly turning into surprise and realization.

Only then did they realize that, unconsciously, Li Qingfeng's branch had already built a complete System capable of handling the Sect examination, solid and concrete.

"Good lad!" The Grand Elder slapped his thigh, his face flushed with excitement. "I will issue the order right now: for these next half a month, the entire clan will follow your command. Whoever dares to hold us back will be dealt with according to clan rules!"

Returning to the New Courtyard, Su Qingyue had already been waiting for a long time.

Today, she had changed into a capable-looking light purple dress. The waist of the dress was cinched extremely tight, outlining her slender, delicate waist and full, perky curves to the fullest extent. Her entire being exuded an alluring charm, like a ripened peach.

However, her expression at this moment lacked any laziness. Seeing Li Qingfeng return, she immediately handed over several organized booklets.

"Husband, I have gone through all the aspects that the examination might involve." Her voice was soft and gentle, but her train of thought was very fast. "When the time comes, I will be responsible for explaining the internal affairs and the Seedling Spirit Pond, the Spirit Plant Steward will be responsible for the herb garden, and the Wang Clan's contracts and accounts must also be prepared in advance..."

Her fair fingers tapped rapidly on the account books, arranging things in an orderly fashion. Because she was leaning forward, those two astonishingly large, fair mounds on her chest were compressed and distorted, the deep cleavage making one's eyes burn and heart race.

"This isn't just a rehearsal; it's clearly an attempt to strip those stewards down to their underwear and see everything clearly." Li Qingfeng chuckled inwardly, but outwardly, he listened with a serious expression, nodding from time to time.

Just as he was watching Su Qingyue arrange the affairs, the System panel in his mind suddenly lit up.

[Ding! The System has initiated "Sample Courtyard Optimization Deduction"!]

[Detected a gap in the current industrial cycle: Spirit Beast excrement has not been effectively converted into spiritual fertilizer, and the cycle chain is incomplete!]

[System Suggestion: Immediately establish a "Low-Grade Spiritual Fertilizer Fermentation Pond" to completely connect the Spirit Beast Garden with the Supply Field!]

Li Qingfeng's eyes lit up.

He immediately gathered a few clansmen and, following the System's blueprints, used abandoned stone Materials from the backyard and several waterproof Formation Plates to build a simple fermentation pond in less than a day.

Three days later, when the first batch of brown spiritual fertilizer, emitting a faint earthy smell, was turned out, the industrial closed loop of the entire sample courtyard was completely finished!

[Ding! Family industrial closed loop successfully established! The Sample Courtyard model has been finally completed!]

[System issuing management feedback. Congratulations to the Host for receiving a cultivation infusion!]

A torrent of True Essence, purer than any previous time, rushed violently into Li Qingfeng's Dantian and Qi Sea.

He only felt his entire body's Meridians being washed over by hot water, feeling extremely comfortable. That Bottleneck which had held him for a while could not offer the slightest resistance under the impact of this massive True Essence, and it was instantly shattered!

"Boom!"

A powerful wave of Aura radiated from his body, causing the Spiritual Plants in the courtyard to sway along with it.

Qi Refining Stage 8, latter phase!

"My goodness... Qingfeng, you..." Su Qingyue, who had just walked in carrying calming soup, was so startled by his Aura that her small mouth opened slightly, and her watery peach-blossom eyes were filled with disbelief.

The Grand Elder rushed over upon hearing the news and checked Li Qingfeng's Aura. The expression on his old face was as if he had seen a ghost. After a long while, he finally squeezed out a sentence: "You lad, your cultivation rises faster than drinking water! I believe it now; your branch is indeed where the Luck of our Li Family lies!"

Busy days passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, it was just a few days before the examination.

At night, Li Qingfeng had just finished reviewing the final rehearsal details with Su Qingyue. Upon returning to their room, he found Su Qingyue holding one of his outer robes and measuring it under the lamp.

"What are you doing?" Li Qingfeng leaned over and asked.

"Your cultivation has risen quickly these past few days, and your physique has become sturdier. The shoulder seams of this garment are a bit tight." Su Qingyue looked up, a hint of mischievous amusement on her pretty face, and said with a blushing face, "I'll alter it to be wider, so that when you meet the Sect stewards tomorrow, you won't burst the clothes and embarrass our Li Family."

Li Qingfeng looked down and realized that during this period, under the continuous nourishment from the System and his wife and child, his physique had indeed become much sturdier.

His heart burned, and he pulled his lovely wife into his arms from behind, laughing in a low voice: "Does this count as managing the Family so well that I've even outgrown my clothes?"

Su Qingyue's body softened from his touch, and she gently spat at him, but she still carefully altered the robe for him and personally brought him medicinal soup to stabilize his cultivation, saying softly: "Tomorrow's examination is a big matter. You should rest well tonight; stabilizing your Realm is the proper business."

The next day, Wang Clan Head Wang Chongyue personally visited and brought a generous gift.

He had heard that the Li Family was to be examined early, so without a word, he directly delivered the official Spirit Beast contracts for three White-Eared Spirit Rabbits and a batch of livestock Materials that could be accounted for.

He spoke very beautifully: "Brother Li, our two families are allies now; when one prospers, both prosper. Accept these contracts and solidify the status of the Spirit Beast Garden; it will make dealing with the Sect inspection much easier. The Wang Clan only hopes that the Li Family can pass smoothly, so that our pot in Qingshi Town can burn even brighter."

Li Qingfeng accepted the contracts, his estimation of this old fox rising by a few points in his heart.

Wang Chongyue played this hand beautifully; it was both sending coal in snowy weather and increasing his investment.

The night before the examination, the New Courtyard was peaceful.

Li Qingfeng sat cross-legged on the couch, silently consolidating his newly broken-through cultivation.

Suddenly, he smelled the faint "Wood Essence Fragrance" in the room intensify several times over; the crisp, clear scent almost materialized, making one's mind clear and bright after just one breath.

He opened his eyes and met Su Qingyue's eyes, which were filled with surprise and a hint of nervousness.

"Qingfeng..." Su Qingyue held her lower abdomen, her voice trembling slightly.

Just at this moment, in Li Qingfeng's mind, the azure System panel suddenly burst forth with a brilliant golden light!

[Ding! Detected that the resonance between the mother's Qi and the fetus has reached its peak!]

[The second fetus is about to enter the high-score gestation stage. Please, Host, immediately prepare Advanced nourishment resources to prepare for the next round of Bloodline transformation!]