423: Red quality skill card [Senluo Lingdian]! (asking for monthly ticket)

“What a pity,” Jiang Yuan sighed in his room at Zhongyuan Academy, feeling the power of his newly broken through Seventh Realm, Quail Head Initial-stage.

The highest grade at Zhongyuan Academy was the sixth grade, and the strongest among them were only at the Sixth Realm Shi Shen Late Stage.

Although he had given up the first-place position since he had broken through, Jiang Yuan was not regretting that.

Reaching the Seventh Realm already met the graduation requirements.

In other words, there was no Seventh Realm, or seventh-grade, leaderboard at the academy.

In this situation, Jiang Yuan had just broken through and had no place to demonstrate his combat power.

They say, 'Know yourself and your enemy, and you will never be defeated.'

But he had just broken through, and not to mention others, he wasn't even clear about his own combat power.

Jiang Yuan shook his head helplessly, but then he immediately realized something.

It seemed there was still a place where he could show off his strength.

Dream Tower!

Because Zhongyuan Academy had a leaderboard, Jiang Yuan had basically not challenged the Dream Tower much since he entered Zhongyuan Academy.

Now, several years had passed, and he had even forgotten which floor he had reached last time.

The last time seemed to be just for the rewards in the Dream Tower.

And the rewards that time were indeed good.

He wondered if it was because his luck was better after creating Zhao Gongming.

However, this time, he estimated the harvest would also be considerable.

Since returning from Zhenhai City, he hadn't used his luck for a long time.

Or rather, he hadn't had the chance.

After all, in the two months after he returned from Zhenhai City, he had been constantly trying to break through.

It was a bit frustrating to think about; it only took him two months to break through from Sixth Realm Shi Shen (Early Stage) to Shi Shen Late Stage.

But it took him two months to break through from Sixth Realm Shi Shen Late Stage to Seventh Realm, Quail Head Initial Stage.

However, now that he had broken through this major realm, the subsequent minor realm breakthroughs should be faster.

Mu Qianshan No.2 had also sold many of Lao Jun's elixirs during this period, exchanging them for many red quality heavenly material and earthly treasure.

And these red quality heavenly material and earthly treasure were undoubtedly refined into new elixirs by Lao Jun.

Aside from the elixirs Mu Qianshan No.2 could sell, Lao Jun refined the rest into elixirs that could increase Jiang Yuan's cultivation speed and reduce the difficulty of breakthroughs.

The elixirs produced this time were not the kind that could universally boost cultivation speed across all realms.

Lao Jun had improved the elixir formula; this time, it was specifically for Jiang Yuan and Mu Qianshan.

Or rather, for the Seventh Realm Quail Head.

Originally, Lao Jun said he could further increase the cultivation speed, allowing the elixir to be used with the Great Firmament Celestial Art for even faster cultivation.

However, Jiang Yuan ultimately rejected it.

But he only rejected Lao Jun mass-producing it.

If it was specifically for the Great Firmament Celestial Art, then once he and Mu Qianshan successfully broke through to the Eighth Realm, this elixir would be useless.

It wouldn't even sell.

Jiang Yuan, who was always thrifty, naturally righteously refused Lao Jun's extravagant behavior.

Seeing Jiang Yuan's miserly appearance, Lao Jun chuckled and shook his head, agreeing to Jiang Yuan's request.

Although it was a bit troublesome.

After all, Jiang Yuan's request was that after each elixir was used, Lao Jun would refine another bottle for continued use.

However, for now, he should go challenge the Dream Tower.

According to the Dream Tower's rule of ten levels per realm, he should be able to clear one hundred and ninety levels without taking damage.

As for the two hundredth level, that would be the Quail Head Middle Stage strength.

However, it's highly likely to be fine; with his current combat power, he should also be able to pass two hundred and ten levels.

He just didn't know what the strength of the two hundred and twentieth level, which was the Eighth Realm Quail Fire Initial Stage, would be like.

Challenging across smaller levels was ultimately simpler than challenging across larger levels.

After Jiang Yuan came out of seclusion, he happened to see Nezha and Jin Wu sprawled on the sofa, looking utterly dispirited.

“Ha, what's wrong with them?”

Seeing their expressions, Jiang Yuan was amused and asked Shi Ji, who was still looking serene, beside them.

“They got bored of playing games; they've been like this for half a month,” Shi Ji said with a light chuckle, glancing at Nezha and Jin Wu.

“Tea brewed with red quality heavenly material and earthly treasure, Heavenly Heart Tea Tree leaves. Care for a cup?”

“One cup, please.”

Jiang Yuan thought for a moment; it seemed there was no need to rush to challenge the Dream Tower.

Shi Ji's tea-making skills were excellent; her movements were fluid and graceful, very pleasant to watch.

Although Jiang Yuan didn't understand the difference between her tea and simply pouring boiling water directly, just watching Shi Ji was quite enjoyable.

“Please.”

After a series of movements, Shi Ji smiled and gestured to Jiang Yuan.

Jiang Yuan took the tea and took a small sip.

Alright, he was a rough person and couldn't taste any difference.

But it was alright, not too bitter.

Acceptable.

“How is it?”

Shi Ji squinted her eyes, smiling as she asked Jiang Yuan.

“This tea can enhance spiritual strength.”

“But only the first sip.”

Jiang Yuan was about to say how amazing it was when he heard Shi Ji's latter words.

“Alright, after all, it's just leaves from red quality heavenly material and earthly treasure; it's already quite good that the first sip is effective.”

Jiang Yuan smiled, while Nezha and Jin Wu, who had heard Jiang Yuan's voice, reacted after a moment and suddenly sat up from the sofa.

Coming to Jiang Yuan's side, Nezha casually took Jiang Yuan's cup, and after a sip of hot tea, he looked at Jiang Yuan with a mournful face.

“What's wrong?”

Jiang Yuan chuckled, reaching out to smooth Nezha's bangs before asking.

“So bored!”

“Weren't you playing games with Jin Wu? How are you bored again?”

“Playing games has become meaningless. Why haven't you come out for so long?”

“Cultivating,” Jiang Yuan smiled. “You know, cultivation takes a long time; it's normal.”

“But the problem is, I can't cultivate,” Nezha spread his hands helplessly. For example, he couldn't cultivate now, and even when he could, he never sat for such a long time, bored for so many days, like this.

“If you want to fight, how about we go to the Dream Tower later?” Jiang Yuan smiled, no longer teasing Nezha, and directly spoke to him.

“Really?”

Nezha's eyes lit up as he looked at Jiang Yuan. Beside him, Jin Wu, who had been listening with perked ears, also suddenly got up and flapped his wings to Jiang Yuan's front.

Jin Wu also looked at Jiang Yuan with sparkling eyes.

After all, he wasn't the type of person who could stay idle.

When bored, he would even go out to play with his ten brothers.

“Of course, would I lie to you?”

“I was going to go now, but Shi Ji is inviting me to tea, isn't she?”

Jiang Yuan said, a mischievous glint in his eyes, as he spoke to Nezha and Jin Wu.

Shi Ji heard this and chuckled exasperatedly, giving Jiang Yuan a sidelong glance.

“Huh?”

Nezha looked at Shi Ji, then at her cool expression, and after a couple of glances, he chickened out and turned his head back to Jiang Yuan.

“The tea's been drunk, shall we go now?”

“Alright, let's go now then.”

Jiang Yuan smiled and stood up.

Nezha was extremely excited, bouncing and hopping, ready to open the door for Jiang Yuan.

Nezha's eyes also shone brightly as he followed behind Jiang Yuan.

However, at this moment, Jiang Yuan No. 2, who was making cards nearby, let out a very mischievous chuckle.

Especially when he saw Nezha and Jin Wu so happy.

“You might not be able to go now; the teacher asked to see you.”

“Ah?”

Before Jiang Yuan could speak, Nezha couldn't help but wail first.

“Why didn't you say anything just now?!”

“I was making cards just now and didn't want my train of thought to be disturbed,” Jiang Yuan No. 2 said with a shrug, looking completely unbothered.

Jiang Yuan couldn't help but chuckle at Jiang Yuan No. 2's demeanor.

How could he not understand himself?

This was mischievousness!

“Alright, then let's go see the teacher first, and after that, we can go challenge the Dream Tower.”

Jiang Yuan said, reassuring Nezha: “Don't worry, the teacher doesn't have anything major to discuss with me; she's probably just going to tell me something.”

“Don't worry, it'll be quick.”

Seeing Nezha acting like a spoiled child, Jiang Yuan also laughed.

“How about you come with me? We'll see the teacher and then head straight to the Dream Tower, how does that sound?”

“Wouldn't that be a bit inappropriate?”

Although Nezha said this, the anticipation in his eyes was practically overflowing.

Jiang Yuan stopped teasing him and said with a light chuckle, “What's inappropriate about it? You're my Card Spirit.”

“Then let's go quickly!”

Nezha became excited again, quickly opened the door, and rushed out.

“Oh, why are you finally willing to go out today?”

Outside the door, Mu Qianshan No.2 was just about to enter. Seeing Nezha, he was somewhat surprised and teased him.

He had been coming to Jiang Yuan's place frequently during this time.

After all, he had to relay many people's elixir demands to Lao Jun.

Now, besides the cards he made himself, Lao Jun also took orders for making cards.

For example, myasthenia.

For example, heart disease.

For example, congenital diseases like amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

The characteristics of these diseases were similar; they generally appeared below the Sixth Realm and could not be treated with elixirs.

At the same time, heavenly material and earthly treasure that could independently treat such diseases were rare, and often, even with money, one couldn't wait for them.

The world was so vast, and many people, because of this, ended up waiting until death without finding the right heavenly material and earthly treasure for themselves.

But now it was different, because the elixirs made by Lao Jun could be used by people below the Sixth Realm, so there were now many people seeking Lao Jun to make elixirs.

Mu Qianshan No.2 also made many connections because of this.

“Of course, I'm going out to fight!”

Nezha smiled happily, his small canine teeth showing.

Mu Qianshan No.2 was stunned for a moment, then reacted: “Huh? Jiang Yuan broke through?”

“That's right, he's successfully broken through to the Seventh Realm.”

As Nezha spoke, Jiang Yuan also came out of the room: “How is your main body?”

“He's at Shi Shen Late Stage and is also trying to break through to the Seventh Realm.”

“Alright, Lao Jun is inside; we're heading out first.”

“Okay.”

Jiang Yuan said, waving to Mu Qianshan No.2 before leaving.

Mu Qianshan No.2 also entered the room to find Lao Jun.

Walking on the road, looking at the junior students around him, Jiang Yuan couldn't help but feel a little emotional.

Three or four years ago, when he first enrolled, he was also full of aspirations for the future, just like them.

But he didn't look old.

Seeing himself blend in with the junior students around him, without any sense of incongruity, Jiang Yuan's mood brightened.

Walking among these junior students, Jiang Yuan even wondered if anyone would be so blind as to suddenly dislike him and challenge him.

If that were the case, wouldn't it be a great opportunity to show off his power and instantly kill the opponent, making a grand display?

Unfortunately, until Jiang Yuan entered Li Yueying's office, no such blind person appeared as Jiang Yuan had hoped.

“Why do you look a little disappointed?”

Li Yueying looked up, curious as she asked about Jiang Yuan's expression.

“Only successfully breaking through after two months, isn't that a bit disappointing?”

Jiang Yuan didn't dare to tell her his true thoughts, so he could only make up a temporary excuse.

Li Yueying's chest tightened, and the words she was about to say instantly stopped.

Damn, how annoying!

She remembered that it took her a full seven months to break through from the Sixth Realm to the Seventh Realm.

Even then, her former teacher praised her as a genius for breaking through so quickly.

But Jiang Yuan?

You're telling me you successfully broke through in two months, and you're still not satisfied?

You still think it's slow?

Li Yueying's chest rose and fell rapidly, her eyes glaring fiercely at Jiang Yuan.

However, at this moment, Jiang Yuan's gaze was drawn to the red quality Card Spirit on Li Yueying's desk, and he didn't notice the visually stunning scene before him.

Could it be that the teacher called him over because of this red quality Card Spirit?

What type of red quality Card Spirit was this, that she had to call him over to discuss it?

After Li Yueying's chest quickly heaved a few times, she also took a few deep breaths, quickly calming herself down.

If Jiang Yuan asks me how long it took me to break through, I'll also say two months; I can't lose face in front of my disciple!

However, Jiang Yuan didn't ask about that, but rather asked curiously: “Teacher, did you call me over for something?”

Li Yueying was a bit slow to react, as this question was completely different from what she had imagined.

“Oh, it's like this.”

“Didn't I say that after you broke through to the Seventh Realm, you should come find me?”

Li Yueying said, then smiled at Jiang Yuan: “After the Seventh Realm, you can use red quality Card Spirits.”

“And for most people who break through to the Seventh Realm, their first red quality Card Spirit is usually a cultivation technique card.”

Li Yueying said, picking up the card on the table.

“This is the A-grade red quality cultivation technique card, 'Senluo Lingdian,' that I use for cultivation.”

“If you can't find a suitable cultivation technique for now, you can use my cultivation technique card first.”

“This cultivation technique card can increase your cultivation speed by about 1.5 times, of course, compared to your cultivation speed without a cultivation technique card.”