37: Zhou Yun and Liang Qiaoer break through

"No need."

"Since their identities are unknown, it's best to minimize contact with them in the future."

"If they happen to have some background, provoking them rashly won't do us any good."

The situation in the Chang Sheng Sect was becoming increasingly dire. At this critical juncture, Zhang Qingxiao did not want to cause any extra trouble.

"Brother Zhang, then I will send a few more people to stay in your alley and keep an eye on her, to prevent her from doing anything detrimental to you and your wife."

Luo Fei was currently feeling quite pleased with himself and also did not want to provoke these outsider Cultivators; he knew exactly what the situation was with the Chang Sheng Sect.

"No need for so much trouble."

"She is just a Cultivation Level 6 Cultivator; I haven't taken her to heart."

"As for the other Cultivators with unknown identities, it is best if you don't get involved in what they are doing. Just act as if you are unaware of their existence."

Zhang Qingxiao pondered for a moment and couldn't help but add a word of advice.

After leaving Luo Fei, Zhang Qingxiao came to the market, which was as bustling as ever.

On the streets, the number of Cultivators setting up stalls was gradually increasing, most of them selling Magical Artifacts and various daily household items.

The prices of goods were becoming increasingly outrageous due to the tense situation in the Chang Sheng Sect.

Ordinary Magical Artifacts and daily necessities were becoming cheaper, while the prices of Yao Beast meat, various foods, and various medicinal herbs were getting higher and higher.

Gold had basically all but disappeared from the market.

The exchange rate with Spirit Stones had reached the point where one hundred taels of gold could be exchanged for one Low-Grade Spirit Stone.

After walking around, he arrived at the Li Family Pill Shop, purchased some medicinal herbs, chatted with Immortal Li for a few moments, and then left the market.

When he returned home, Zhou Yun and Liang Qiaoer had already prepared lunch.

"Husband, I feel like I am about to reach a Breakthrough to Cultivation Level 3. I plan to go into seclusion for a few days to break through."

While eating, Zhou Yun said to her husband excitedly.

Ever since she and Zhang Qingxiao established their relationship, she had been taking Yellow Dragon Pill to Cultivate every day, and her speed of Cultivation was indeed much faster than before.

While Cultivating over the past two days, she had gained some insights, knowing it was a precursor to a Breakthrough.

"Brother Qingxiao, I also feel the opportunity for a Breakthrough. If nothing unexpected happens, I should be able to reach Cultivation Level 4 during this period and become a Middle Stage Cultivator."

Liang Qiaoer, who was eating, also chimed in.

"Hmm, then for these few days, you two should focus on Cultivating and don't worry about cooking."

"Strive to break through as soon as possible."

Seeing that he was about to reach Cultivation Level 6, while Zhou Yun was still stuck at Cultivation Level 2, made him somewhat anxious.

He thought Zhou Yun's talent was too poor to break through.

Now that he heard Zhou Yun had gained insight into a Breakthrough, he was naturally happy for her.

After lunch, Zhang Qingxiao gave Zhou Yun and Liang Qiaoer ten Yellow Dragon Pills, ten Low-Grade Spirit Stones, and one Pi Gu Pill each, allowing them to break through with peace of mind without worrying about other matters.

Worried that there would be no one to cook for her husband while she was breaking through, Zhou Yun specially cooked a large pot of Yao Beast meat and pickled some side dishes before starting her secluded Cultivation.

On the third day, Liang Qiaoer reached a Breakthrough to Cultivation Level 4 and became a Middle Stage Cultivator.

"Brother Qingxiao, can I learn Alchemy from you?"

After stabilizing her Realm, Liang Qiaoer came to Zhang Qingxiao's side and asked with a look of anticipation.

She had thought about this for a long time before making up her mind.

"Of course you can."

"Having a skill means that even if you aren't with me in the future, you won't go hungry."

"After your sister Zhou Yun breaks through, I will go to the market and buy a Pill Furnace."

Zhang Qingxiao naturally gave his full support to Liang Qiaoer's idea.

"Thank you, Brother Qingxiao."

"I won't leave in the future; I will always stay with Brother Qingxiao and sister Zhou Yun."

After saying this, Liang Qiaoer lowered her head shyly.

She wanted to learn Alchemy not because she wanted to leave Zhang Qingxiao, but because she wanted to contribute to this family.

She had also prepared herself mentally; when she was a bit older, she would serve Zhang Qingxiao just like sister Zhou Yun.

Zhang Qingxiao naturally did not know the young girl's thoughts.

After asking the young girl about her understanding of the basics of Alchemy, he took out the Alchemy notes left by her grandfather and told her to study and research them first.

Three more days passed, and Zhou Yun reached a Breakthrough to Cultivation Level 3.

To celebrate both her and Qiaoer breaking through in their Realm, Zhou Yun specially prepared a table full of dishes.

Zhang Qingxiao had not gone out for the past few days, staying at home to guard the two women.

After Zhou Yun broke through, he went to the market and spent twenty Mid-Grade Spirit Stones to buy two better Pill Furnaces.

"Brother Zhang..."

Seeing Zhang Qingxiao return, Luo Fei hurriedly came out from the living room to greet him respectfully.

"Why are you here?"

"Did you run into trouble again?"

As soon as Zhang Qingxiao saw Luo Fei coming over, he guessed that it couldn't be anything good and asked with a frown.

"Brother Zhang, I haven't run into any trouble. I came here this time because there is a very important matter to discuss with you."

As Luo Fei spoke, he leaned into Zhang Qingxiao's ear and explained the whole situation in detail.

Last night, a Cultivator with an unknown identity came to him, claiming to be a Disciple of the Xiaoyao Sect, and tried to persuade him to join the Xiaoyao Sect.

He also promised that as long as Luo Fei was willing to help when the Xiaoyao Sect attacked the Chang Sheng Sect's mountain gate, he could become an Outer Sect Disciple of the Xiaoyao Sect after the Chang Sheng Sect was taken down.

This matter was too important for him to make a decision on his own. After dealing with the person who claimed to be a Disciple of the Xiaoyao Sect, he sent his subordinates to investigate the details.

Upon confirming that this person was indeed a Disciple of the Xiaoyao Sect and that he had been recruiting more than just him over the past few days, he immediately came to Zhang Qingxiao's home.

"Xiaoyao Sect!"

After listening, Zhang Qingxiao fell into deep thought. A moment later, he asked, "Besides the Xiaoyao Sect, have there been any Disciples from the Guiyuan Sect or the Wind and Thunder Sect appearing in the area where the Utility Disciples live?"

The Golden Core Old Ancestor of the Chang Sheng Sect was backstabbed by these three Sects working together.

More than three months ago, he had encountered a Disciple of the Guiyuan Sect in the wilderness outside the Chang Sheng Sect.

From this point of view, it was highly likely that the three Sects—Xiaoyao Sect, Wind and Thunder Sect, and Guiyuan Sect—had once again joined forces and were preparing to directly wipe out the Chang Sheng Sect.

If the situation was indeed as he suspected, then they really needed to choose a Sect to join in advance.

As for whether or not to help these Sects attack the Chang Sheng Sect, that would have to be decided based on the situation at the time.

"There should be Disciples from the Guiyuan Sect in the area where the Utility Disciples live."

"But I am not very clear about whether there are Disciples from the Wind and Thunder Sect right now."

"I will have my subordinates go and scout for information right now. I guarantee to give Brother Zhang a satisfactory answer within three days."

During this period, Luo Fei had been thinking about how to solidify his territory and expand his control, so he hadn't really considered these matters. Hearing Zhang Qingxiao's words, he suddenly realized the truth.

"Between the Xiaoyao Sect, the Wind and Thunder Sect, and the Guiyuan Sect, which one is the strongest?"

"It would be best if you could find out how many Disciples from these Sects have infiltrated the Chang Sheng Sect."

"The more detailed the information, the better we can make our choice."

Seeing that Luo Fei understood his meaning, Zhang Qingxiao nodded with satisfaction and took the opportunity to give a few more instructions.