87: The cultivation is exposed, and the Qingyun Patriarch values ​​it

At this point, all the women in the Sect had given birth; none were still pregnant.

All the seeds sown earlier had borne fruit, and now it was time for the harvest from Yongning.

Once all the remaining maids in Yongning were pregnant, the Dao Academy assessment would be about to begin. At that time, Liu Xuan's selection of maids would primarily focus on those with Spiritual Roots.

After settling Yan Qingyao at the Talisman Shop, Liu Xuan planned to visit his Revered Master, Ancestor Qingyun, at the Nameless Daoist Temple, and then return to Yongning.

He absolutely had to cling to Ancestor Qingyun's leg. Every time he returned to the Sect, Liu Xuan would pay his respects once, ensuring his attitude was proper... Nameless Daoist Temple.

Liu Xuan, possessing a token, entered directly. Inside, there was even a private Cultivation room for him, though he had never used it to Cultivate.

'What dense Spiritual Qi!'

Every time he came to the Daoist Temple, Liu Xuan couldn't help but exclaim. Even in an ordinary open space, the Spiritual Qi concentration was comparable to a first-tier high-grade Cultivation room.

If it weren't for the System, Liu Xuan staying here and diligently Cultivating would be the most correct choice.

Liu Xuan walked deeper into the Daoist Temple. Senior Brother Zhao Qing was not present, presumably either Cultivating or drawing Talismans.

Liu Xuan headed towards Ancestor Qingyun's seclusion chamber, intending to pay his respects from outside, as he usually did, and then leave.

He had just finished his bow and was about to depart.

"Boom~"

Suddenly!

The door of the seclusion stone chamber abruptly opened, and an ethereal voice came, "Come in and see me!"

Liu Xuan stopped, turned around, bowed respectfully, and then walked into the room.

Entering the stone chamber, the room was extremely simple. Besides a faceless idol, there was only a gray futon placed beneath the idol.

Ancestor Qingyun, clad in a blue Daoist robe, exuded an inexplicable, immortal-like aura.

"Disciple greets Revered Master!"

Liu Xuan performed a grand bow.

"You..."

"You've Broken Through to Middle Stage of Qi Refining?!"

Ancestor Qingyun originally intended to give Liu Xuan a minor lesson, reminding him to focus on Cultivation and Talismans, and not to get entangled with women, lest he stray onto the wrong path.

Just as he was about to speak, he suddenly sensed the Fourth Level of Qi Refining magical power fluctuations from Liu Xuan's body.

At such a close distance, Liu Xuan's crude concealment technique couldn't fool a Foundation Establishment Divine Sense; he could see through it at a glance.

Liu Xuan's expression was calm as he nodded and said, "I Broke Through in Yongning not long ago. I must thank Revered Master for the two Cauldrons you gifted me; I Broke Through during Dual Cultivation."

Liu Xuan had long been prepared for his cultivation to be exposed and wasn't flustered by it. It was merely Middle Stage of Qi Refining cultivation; Liu Xuan simply wanted to keep a low profile, not necessarily to hide it completely.

Lin Qingyun's figure flickered, appearing beside Liu Xuan as if by teleportation. He reached out and grasped Liu Xuan's arm.

His Foundation Establishment Divine Sense probed into Liu Xuan's Meridians, checking if his Spiritual Root had been misidentified originally.

The absorption of Spiritual Qi was slow, and the Divine Soul activity was average. It was indeed a Ninth-Grade Spirit Root without a doubt!

"Hmm?"

What strong Physical Body quality! What powerful Qi and blood!

Liu Xuan's Physical Body quality was significantly stronger than a Perfection Innate Martial Artist. His terrifying Qi and blood power rivaled that of a Yao Beast, something Ancestor Qingyun had never seen in his life.

'Could it be a Spiritual Body related to the Physical Body?'

Lin Qingyun recalled all the various Spiritual Bodies he knew, but none matched Liu Xuan's performance.

Ancestor Qingyun did not investigate Liu Xuan's Dantian and Divine Soul. These two areas were the foundation of a Cultivator and would automatically resist Divine Sense intrusion.

Forcibly investigating was not impossible, but it could lightly damage Liu Xuan's Dantian or, more severely, cause his magical power to riot, his cultivation to regress, and his cultivation path to be severed.

"You also Cultivated Martial Dao?"

Ancestor Qingyun withdrew his Divine Sense and asked.

"Yes, Disciple Cultivated the Innate Sword Qi Art, and also Cultivated an external Body Refining technique."

The Kunpeng Swallowing Heaven Body Refining Method was extremely profound, yet its essence was very ordinary. Lin Qingyun would absolutely not be able to discern it, so Liu Xuan could simply pass it off as an external Body Refining technique.

As for why the effect was so good and different from other Cultivators? That would be due to his Physique, as everyone's Physique is different after all.

"You playing with so many women and having so many children isn't for pleasure, but because it doesn't affect Cultivation, and even helps with Cultivation?"

Lin Qingyun quickly saw through this; otherwise, Liu Xuan's exaggerated Breakthrough speed couldn't be explained.

Liu Xuan nodded, "Disciple's Heart-Nature is towards the Great Dao; I am absolutely not one to indulge in pleasure!"

Liu Xuan's tone was solemn, but he felt a little guilty inside.

It was true that his Heart-Nature was towards the Great Dao, but claiming he didn't indulge in pleasure was pure nonsense.

"Good, good, good!"

"Breaking Through to Middle Stage of Qi Refining in less than three years since joining the Sect, you truly might possess a special Spiritual Body!"

"A Spiritual Body is at least comparable to the talent of a High Grade Spiritual Root. This time, I have truly found a treasure!"

Lin Qingyun was overjoyed. He was at Mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivation, two hundred and sixty years old this year, and had no chance of further Breakthroughs. His only wish in this life was to find a successor to inherit his mantle and protect the Lin family.

Liu Xuan's Talisman talent was exceptional, and now he also possessed a special Spiritual Body, with his cultivation keeping pace. He was truly the best candidate for a Disciple.

"You used a breath-concealing technique to hide your cultivation. Were you worried that someone might be jealous and harm you?"

"At such a young age, your Heart-Nature is quite steady!"

Lin Qingyun nodded in approval, then his tone shifted, speaking with authority, "However, it's completely unnecessary! My Disciple, Lin Qingyun, there are few in the entire Red Pine Sect who dare to provoke him. Even Immortal Revered Master Xiao would give me some face!"

Lin Qingyun had every right to be so confident. Not only was he at Mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivation, but he was also a Medium Grade Second-Rank Talisman Revered Master.

The higher the rank of a Talisman Revered Master, the higher their status. In the entire Red Pine Sect, his status was second only to the Golden Core True Person Xiao Changfeng, even surpassing Wang Qiao, who was at Peak Foundation Establishment, by a small margin.

"Disciple understands!"

"However, Disciple has always been low-key and dislikes showing off; I did not intentionally conceal it from Revered Master!"

Liu Xuan respectfully explained.

Lin Qingyun nodded. He no longer cared whether Liu Xuan had done it intentionally or not. He now only thought about how to bring Liu Xuan and his family closer.

His Revered Master-Disciple relationship with Liu Xuan was not inherently strong, so it was normal for Liu Xuan not to fully trust him.

"How about this!"

Ancestor Qingyun pondered for a moment and said, "The position of hall master of the outer sect talisman hall will be taken over by you. Lin Tianyue's mortal daughter is now unworthy of you. I will instruct them to find you several talented daughters from my Lin family, and you may choose as you wish."

"This..."

Liu Xuan was stunned!

"This isn't good, is it? If I take over as hall master of the outer sect talisman hall, what about my father-in-law?"

"Also, I currently reside permanently in Yongning and don't have time to handle the affairs of the Talisman Hall!"

"No matter!"

Lin Qingyun waved his hand, "I will arrange something better for Lin Tianyue to do. As for the affairs of the Outer Sect Talisman Hall..."

"What affairs does the Outer Sect Talisman Hall have? If there were truly important matters, would Lin Tianyue be able to spend his days planting flowers and raising dogs?"

"It's just an honorary position. You can take it without worry and just go collect your stipend every month!"

The main tasks of the Outer Sect Talisman Hall were to Cultivate Low-Grade Talisman Revered Masters and manage some resource allocation, which was very easy; otherwise, Lin Tianyue, a First-Rank Low-Grade Talisman Master, would not have been appointed to it.

"Then... Revered Master's great kindness, Disciple will engrave it in his heart!"

Liu Xuan performed a grand bow, overflowing with gratitude, unable to express himself fully!