Spirit Field

Cultivation Without Years.

He immersed himself in cultivation.

In the blink of an eye, another two months passed.

In the sixth month, at the beginning of summer, the green bamboo in the courtyard grew ever more lush and enticing.

That day, Su Bai collected his share of Essence Replenishing Pills for the sixth month and was inside his room circulating his qi to refine the medicinal power.

The wisp of Spiritual Power within his body had grown increasingly robust over more than a month of cultivation, condensing toward a circular shape.

Finally, with the help of this Essence Replenishing Pill, the last thread of Spiritual Power was filled in.

That large wisp of Spiritual Energy gradually reached completion, transforming into a tiny yet solid circular mass of gaseous qi.

Buzz.

Su Bai's body trembled slightly, and he knew he had broken through to Qi Refining Layer Two.

Su Bai had already anticipated it before cultivating today. The breakthrough would come today!

He immediately began circulating the method for Radiant Qi Refining Technique Layer Two.

As the circulation method changed, Su Bai's speed of absorbing the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy around his body increased by another thirty percent.

Several hours later.

Once the cultivation method of Qi Refining Layer Two had stabilized.

Only then did Su Bai end his cultivation.

Opening his eyes, Su Bai's gaze brimmed with delight. "After two months and five days, I've successfully advanced to Qi Refining Layer Two."

"With such advancement speed, aside from my unceasing diligent cultivation, it also has much to do with the ten Essence Replenishing Pills the Outer Court rewarded me with when I advanced to Qi Refining Layer One."

With a thought, Su Bai checked the time.

It was now around four in the afternoon.

There should still be stewards on duty at the Outer Sect Affairs Hall.

He immediately rose, left the courtyard, and hurried toward the Outer Sect Affairs Hall.

Su Bai remembered that last time, he had only gone to the Outer Court a day late, yet Jiang Han had nearly taken third place from him.

When it concerned a possible pill reward, there was no room for carelessness.

Traveling at full speed, Su Bai arrived before Steward Su just before the Outer Sect stewards went off duty.

Steward Su was sorting through the items on his desk, preparing to leave work early.

"Oh, it's you, Su Bai. Didn't you just collect Essence Replenishing Pills? Why aren't you cultivating in your own courtyard? What are you rushing over here for?" Steward Su asked.

As one of the first three Outer Disciples of this batch to advance to Qi Refining Layer One, Su Bai's information and appearance had naturally been remembered by Steward Su.

Su Bai took out his Jade Talisman and handed it over, stating his purpose directly:

"Steward Su, I've advanced to Qi Refining Layer Two. May I ask whether I rank among the top three? Is there any corresponding sect reward?"

Upon hearing this, Steward Su was not overly surprised by Su Bai's Cultivation Speed.

He shook his head. "The good news is that you are indeed among the first three in this batch of Outer Disciples to advance to Qi Refining Layer Two."

"But there's also bad news. The first three to advance to Qi Refining Layer Two receive no additional rewards."

"Still, from now on, you can collect two Essence Replenishing Pills each month."

Su Bai was slightly disappointed, but one extra Essence Replenishing Pill was still a good thing.

After a moment's thought, Su Bai said, "Steward Su, since I advanced to Qi Refining Layer Two today, should I receive one more Essence Replenishing Pill for the sixth month?"

"Haha!! You brat! Trying to exploit a loophole, are you?" Steward Su laughed as he stroked his beard.

Su Bai shook his head slightly. "Steward Su, I'm not exploiting a loophole. Even without this Essence Replenishing Pill, I was confident I could advance to Qi Refining Layer Two within four or five days."

Steward Su was straightforward enough and did not bother arguing with Su Bai.

After registering the information, he took out an Essence Replenishing Pill, placed it in a jade bottle, and handed it to Su Bai. "Take it. This is your supplement."

"Thank you, Steward Su!" Su Bai accepted the jade bottle and tucked it into his robes.

Steward Su waved a hand. "Don't be in such a hurry to leave."

"I find you pleasing to the eye, so I'll remind you of one more thing."

"After you return, remember to keep cultivating diligently. Don't think that, since there's no reward and no ranking to compete for, you can slack off in cultivation."

"Among you first batch of disciples, the first three to advance to the Mid Qi Refining Stage—that is, Qi Refining Stage Four—will receive quite generous rewards!"

"You naturally can't compete against those two with Dual Spirit Root Talent, but one step ahead means every step ahead. Work hard, and taking third place shouldn't be much of a problem."

Su Bai's eyes lit up. "I understand. Thank you for your guidance, Steward Su!"

"No need to be so polite. The old disciples in the courtyard all know this news. The competition is fierce. It won't be too late to thank me once you've made the top three." Steward Su gave a meaningful glance at the nearby window responsible for issuing Outer Court Missions.

Su Bai naturally understood Steward Su's meaning.

There was never any shortage of hardworking people in this world.

As this batch of Outer Disciples gradually became familiar with the Outer Court, quite a few had already begun accepting Outer Court Missions like Jiang Han, earning spirit pills to support their own cultivation.

Accelerating their own cultivation progress.

If, after advancing to Qi Refining Layer Two, he still buried his head in bitter cultivation and refused to endure hardship by carrying out Outer Sect Missions, Su Bai's cultivation progress would definitely slow down.

"After advancing to Qi Refining Layer Two, my Spiritual Power has increased greatly. The missions I can choose from are broader than at Qi Refining Layer One."

"It's time to start accepting Outer Sect Missions and earning spirit pills."

Su Bai was not afraid of the hardships of Outer Sect Missions.

Nor did he have any intention of hiding his abilities. He would strive to take the lead in everything and claim every sect reward, so that after he copied a Spirit Root in the future, his suddenly improved aptitude and accelerated Cultivation Speed would not seem abrupt.

In truth, Su Bai had already examined the relevant Outer Court Missions before and had an idea in mind.

Steward Su's news about the rewards merely helped Su Bai make his final decision.

Thus, after leaving Steward Su's side, Su Bai headed directly toward one of the middle-aged, plump stewards handling Outer Court Missions nearby.

This plump steward was surnamed Lin and possessed Qi Refining Layer Seven cultivation. Among the several stewards in charge of Outer Court Missions, he was considered fairly amiable.

"Steward Lin, this disciple Su Bai has come to accept a Spiritual Field Task." Su Bai handed over his Jade Talisman and spoke directly.

A Spiritual Field Task merely required daily care of a Spiritual Field, and one needed to be at least Qi Refining Layer Two to accept it.

Steward Lin accepted Su Bai's Jade Talisman and slightly infused it with Spiritual Power, allowing him to inspect Su Bai's information.

This Jade Talisman had many functions. The basic information of Jade Mist Sect Disciples after entering the sect was all recorded upon it, and it could also be used to cast a Message Transmission Spell within a certain range.

Through the Jade Talisman, Steward Lin could see Su Bai's Spirit Roots, the time he had entered the sect, and his distinction as one of the first three of this batch to advance to Qi Refining Layer One.

Stewards generally did not have a poor attitude toward disciples with good comprehension who also worked hard.

After looking it over, Steward Lin spoke gently. "Hmm, Su Bai, this is your first time accepting an Outer Court Mission. A Spiritual Field Task requires you to know the Dewdrop Technique. Have you learned it?"

Su Bai shook his head and asked, "Steward Lin, I remember that even if I don't know the Dewdrop Technique, I can still accept a Spiritual Field Task, correct?"

Steward Lin nodded. "That's right. If you accept a Spiritual Field Task, I can provide you with the Dewdrop Technique spell here."

"You must master the Dewdrop Technique within seven days, then carry out at least one Spiritual Field Task."

The corresponding Outer Court Missions came with opportunities to learn their corresponding spells. This could also be considered a benefit for Outer Disciples.

Zhou Chang had mentioned this before, so Su Bai was not unfamiliar with it.

Over the past few months, as Su Bai and the others got their cultivation on track and no longer needed his frequent guidance.

Zhou Chang, as the Housekeeping Disciple, had become like Jiang Han and stopped appearing in the courtyard so often.

He too had gone to carry out various Outer Sect Missions, earning spirit pills to support his own cultivation.

As a Qi Refining Stage Four cultivator, Zhou Chang could accept even more Outer Court Missions, and their rewards were richer as well.