39: Qi Refining Level 6

“No problem, Daoist Zhang. Please focus on your secluded Cultivation. I will absolutely not disturb you unless there’s something important.”

Sun Yao had already thoroughly investigated Zhang Qingxiao’s situation and knew that Luo Fei was the one officially in charge of this area. Now that the matter was settled, there was no need to trouble Zhang Qingxiao with every little thing.

After they chatted for a while longer, he very tactfully bid farewell and left.

“Brother Zhang, what should we do next? Do we really need to fully assist Sun Yao?”

Luo Fei only asked after Sun Yao had left.

“Observe the situation; it’s not advisable to have too deep contact with the other party for now.”

“Wait until the Xiaoyao Sect, Wind and Thunder Sect, and Guiyuan Sect truly make their move, then decide based on the circumstances.”

Zhang Qingxiao didn't fully trust Sun Yao's words. At this time, it was best to play it safe.

Joining the Xiaoyao Sect was merely a temporary measure, a preparation for the future.

“I know what to do.”

Luo Fei instantly understood Zhang Qingxiao’s meaning.

Doing this would reduce their risks and maximize their profits.

“Our territory is already sufficient. While the situation remains unclear, do not continue to expand, lest you invite unnecessary trouble.”

“During this period, I indeed need to enter secluded Cultivation. Do not disturb me unless there is something important.”

Zhang Qingxiao knew that Luo Fei was ambitious and not content with the status quo. He worried that Luo Fei might become overly arrogant at this crucial juncture, so he gave him a very serious warning.

“Brother Zhang, rest assured, I understand my own strength and will not expand blindly.”

Luo Fei nodded very solemnly.

Without Zhang Qingxiao, he wouldn't have his current territory and influence, so he took Zhang Qingxiao's words very seriously.

As soon as he returned home, Yu Yan came looking for him again. Zhang Qingxiao didn't want to offend the Wind and Thunder Sect, so he could only continue to play along.

This time, Yu Yan stayed at their home until evening, only leaving with a resentful and unwilling heart.

“Husband, if you don’t want to see her, I’ll deal with her tomorrow.”

Zhou Yun, seeing her husband looking helpless because of Yu Yan, quickly came over and said.

“She probably won't come over tomorrow.”

Zhang Qingxiao believed that Sun Yao would definitely help him resolve this matter and didn't want Zhou Yun to deal with Yu Yan.

In the evening, he refined a furnace of Medicinal Pill as usual, practiced some Spell for a while, and seeing that it was getting late, he and Zhou Yun researched the 'Thirty-Six Forms of Love' before sitting cross-legged to Cultivate.

The next day, Yu Yan indeed did not come looking for him again, and in the afternoon, she directly moved out of the neighboring house.

Without Yu Yan's harassment, Zhang Qingxiao's life returned to normal.

Every day was busy and fulfilling, filled with Body Refining, Cultivation, Alchemy, and Spell practice.

In the blink of an eye, another two months passed, and the weather gradually grew warmer.

After this period of Cultivation, his Cultivation progress had reached 99/100.

Seeing that he was about to Breakthrough to Qi Refining Sixth Level, Zhang Qingxiao began his true secluded Cultivation.

After seven full days of secluded Cultivation, Zhang Qingxiao, having cultivated for several cycles, felt the spiritual energy in his body gradually circulate smoothly and perfectly. Then, his entire body trembled, as if breaking some kind of restraint.

As the restraint was broken, the spiritual energy in his body began to rapidly increase.

It stopped after increasing by roughly thirty percent compared to when he was at Qi Refining Fifth Layer.

“I finally Broke through…”

Zhang Qingxiao took a deep breath, a look of excitement on his face.

Breaking through from Qi Refining Fifth Layer to Qi Refining Sixth Level in half a year, this speed had exceeded his expectations, bringing him closer and closer to Foundation Establishment.

With a thought, the attribute panel appeared before his eyes.

【Name: Zhang Qingxiao】

【Identity: Chang Sheng Sect Utility Disciple】

【Aptitude: Mediocre】

【Lifespan: 33/90 years】

【Realm: Qi Refining Sixth Level, Progress: 1/100】

【Cultivation Technique:

ChangSheng Skill for Qi Refining Stage, Proficiency Great Master: 238/1600, Tiger Leopard Body Tempering Art, Proficiency Great Master: 536/1600】

【Skills:

Alchemy: Pi Gu Pill, Proficiency Proficient: 358/400, Yellow Dragon Pill, Proficiency Proficient: 306/400, Golden Marrow Pill, Proficiency Master: 123/800

Spell: Fireball Technique, Proficiency Great Master: 735/1600, Dust Removal Spell, Proficiency Proficient: 66/400, Spirit Detection Technique, Proficiency Master: 732/800, Spirit Arrow Technique, Proficiency Grand Master: 325/3200, Ice Technique, Proficiency Master: 108/800

Sword Arts: Chong Ling Swordplay, Proficiency Great Master: 377/1600, Elementary Sword Control Technique, Proficiency Master: 45/800, Elementary Sword Flight Technique, Proficiency Proficient: 52/400】

After admiring the data on the attribute panel, Zhang Qingxiao showed an extremely satisfied expression.

Since his Transmigration, he had not slacked off for a single day. No matter how many things he had to do, he would still do Body Refining, Alchemy, and practice Spell.

It was precisely this persistence that allowed his proficiency in Alchemy, Spell, and sword arts to steadily increase, and his strength to steadily improve.

“I still need to continue working hard and strive to Breakthrough to the Foundation Establishment Stage as soon as possible.”

Zhang Qingxiao set a goal for himself in his heart: to Cultivate to Lianqi 9th Layer within five years and Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment within eight years.

With a goal, there was motivation.

“Husband, you Broke through?”

In the morning, after Zhou Yun finished her Cultivation, she saw her husband sitting on the bed and asked in surprise.

“Yes, I Broke through.”

“Let’s celebrate properly today.”

“Come, let your husband check if your skills have become rusty after a few days without training.”

As Zhang Qingxiao spoke, he directly pulled Zhou Yun into his arms…

“Husband, it’s dawn. If Qiao’er…”

“Wuwuwu…”

An hour later, Zhang Qingxiao, smelling the aroma of food from the kitchen, finally got out of bed.

Zhou Yun’s face was flushed, looking a bit embarrassed.

While she was working just now, she heard Liang Qiao’er passing by their room.

At that time, she was in a state of excitement and made some loud noises.

Thinking that Liang Qiao’er had heard all her embarrassing moments, she couldn't help but playfully scold, “Husband, it’s all your fault.”

Zhang Qingxiao, feeling refreshed, put on his clothes and said with a smile, “You can’t blame me for this. The sun is already high. Get up quickly.”

“Qiao’er has already prepared the meal…”

After speaking, he directly left the bedroom and, seeing the table full of dishes, his appetite immediately soared.

After Zhou Yun came out shyly, the few of them immediately picked up their chopsticks and began to eat.

“Qiao’er, can you refine Pi Gu Pill now?”

After Zhang Qingxiao finished eating, he turned to Liang Qiao’er and asked.

“Yes, I was able to refine Pi Gu Pill a few days ago, but the success rate is still a bit low.”

“Brother Fellow cultivator Zhang, do I not have a talent for Alchemy?”

Liang Qiao’er had been learning Alchemy for a long time. It wasn't until a few days ago, when Zhang Qingxiao was in secluded Cultivation, that she barely managed to refine one Pi Gu Pill.

In the following days, she refined Pi Gu Pill every day, but the success rate was very poor.

Only one out of ten furnaces of Medicinal Pill would be successful.

The quality was also very ordinary, which made her inevitably doubt her Alchemy talent.

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