Ling Pengqiu's Decent Aptitude

Ling Pengyun snapped out of his reverie.

"My cultivation has long been consolidated, and it's time to return to the proper path."

Muttering to himself, Ling Pengyun began to carefully consider his future cultivation plan.

It begins at dawn.

First, absorb a First Sun Power for half an hour.

Two hours were spent studying the Innate Spell "Azure Sea Sky Sword" that came with the Cultivation Method.

One hour was spent comprehending the Earthly Fiend Sword Formation.

One hour was spent comprehending the Lingxiao Ripening Technique.

He spent half an hour comprehending the Lingxiao Vessel Fusion Method.

He spent half an hour comprehending the various spiritual patterns in the art of weapon crafting.

Use spiritual energy to nurture your Natal Spirit Plant, the Thorn Vine, for one hour.

The rest of the time, except for absorbing a mouthful of Moonlight Power at night, was spent refining Spirit Gathering Pill for cultivation.

As for spending more time comprehending the Azure Sea Sky Sword, Ling Pengyun was also to make up for the deficiencies in his own combat power.

After all, he only had that Mixed Rock Shield, but no second-tier attack Law Artifact.

After making the plan, Ling Pengyun did not delay any longer. He estimated the current time and began his cultivation according to the plan.

Ten days later.

Halfway up Lingxiao Mountain, in a quiet courtyard.

Inside the quiet room, a fair-skinned young man sat cross-legged on a Meditation Mat, staring intently at the two First Rank Middle Grade Yellow Sprout Pill in his hand, which he had purchased from the clan using nearly two months' salary. A hint of hesitation flickered in his eyes.

"I have been stuck at the Qi Training Third Layer Peak for nearly a year. I don't know if the vast and pure Spiritual Qi contained in these two First Rank Middle Grade Yellow Sprout Pill can help me break through that bottleneck."

"If not, these two Yellow Sprout Pill will have been wasted."

The two Yellow Sprout Pill were the only two spiritual items he possessed for cultivation.

Aside from these two Yellow Sprout Pill, he didn't have a single Spirit Stone on him.

That is precisely why he hesitated.

If this breakthrough fails, his two months' salary will be wasted.

After a long while, he finally made up his mind, and his expression gradually became firm.

He raised his hand and put the two Yellow Sprout Pill into his mouth one after the other.

Immediately, he also quickly circulated his cultivation Cultivation Method to refine the pure Spiritual Qi contained within the two Yellow Sprout Pill in his abdomen.

Once refined, a large amount of pure Spiritual Qi filled his body's meridians.

Fortunately, his meridians were naturally resilient enough to withstand the impact of that pure Spiritual Qi.

At the same time, with the Spiritual Qi provided by these two Yellow Sprout Pill as support, he officially mobilized the spiritual power in his Dantian and began to break through the bottleneck that had trapped him for half a year.

Once the spiritual energy in his Dantian is depleted, the Spiritual Qi from refining the two Yellow Sprout Pill will replenish Dantian.

This is a protracted battle, and without sufficient Spiritual Qi energy, the possibility of breaking through the bottleneck is slim.

After a day of this protracted battle, a cracking sound came from the Dantian of the fair-skinned young man.

Immediately afterwards, his cultivation level increased rapidly, and his aura also strengthened.

Before long, his aura surged to the Qi Training Fourth Layer.

After mobilizing the remaining spiritual power from refining the two Yellow Sprout Pill to consolidate his cultivation, the young man opened his eyes and a bright smile appeared on his face.

"Finally, I've broken through to the Qi Training Fourth Layer."

"According to the clan's rules, once I break through to the Qi Training Fourth Layer and enter the Qi Training Middle Stage Refining, even though I am only sixteen years old, I can take on missions that can earn more Spirit Stone and go out to guard Low-Order Spirit Vein within the territory."

"With more Spirit Stone, my cultivation speed will be able to increase."

"There might still be a chance to catch up with Brother Shan, whom I haven't seen for two years."

"Earning Spirit Stone and finding Brother Shan can be done at the same time!"

"Beautiful, beautiful."

A hint of longing flickered in the young man's expression as he murmured to himself with delight.

This young man was Ling Pengqiu, who came from Azure Stone Village and possessed Dual Spirit Root.

He was born an ordinary person without the support of his elders. Although his Lineage provided Lineage with a considerable salary and some extra resources, the total amount of resources he received was not much.

As cultivators, they naturally crave more resources to aid their cultivation, which would allow them to progress more quickly.

As for the "Brother Shan" that Ling Pengqiu mentioned, he was naturally Ling Pengshan, who also came from Azure Stone Village.

The two had an excellent relationship, as close as brothers. From the time they were able to live and manage their own lives, they lived in the same courtyard.

If it weren't for the fact that two years ago, Ling Pengshan had already turned eighteen and his cultivation had broken through to the Qi Training Fourth Layer, and he had been sent by his Lineage to guard a Low-Order Spirit Vein within the territory.

Otherwise, Ling Pengshan would definitely have prepared a feast to celebrate Ling Pengqiu's breakthrough in cultivation.

Because the salary for guarding Low-Order Spirit Vein could be higher, and there was also an opportunity to leave the Clan Mountain to find Ling Pengshan, Ling Pengqiu couldn't wait any longer. He immediately stood up from the Meditation Mat and strode towards the Affairs Hall.

Upon entering the Affairs Hall, Ling Pengqiu immediately informed Ling Ruxian, the steward of the Affairs Hall, of the good news that his cultivation had broken through to the Qi Training Fourth Layer, as well as his desire to go out and do things for the Lineage.

Upon hearing the news of Ling Pengqiu's breakthrough, Ling Ruxian was overjoyed. He praised Ling Pengqiu Ling Pengqiu and then told him not to be arrogant and to guard against pride and impetuosity.

After giving these warnings, Ling Ruxian began to ponder Ling Pengqiu's earlier remarks about going out to guard posts.

He first took out a map showing the distribution of Spirit Vein within the Ling Clan's territory and examined it carefully.

This distribution map not only records the Spirit Vein within the Ling Clan's territory, but also the Ling Clan clan members stationed on these Spirit Vein.

After reading it, Ling Ruxian.

"Peng Qiu, it's a good thing that you volunteered to go out and guard the Spirit Vein. However, in recent years, many members of the Peng Generation in the Lineage have come of age and have begun to work for the Lineage, which has alleviated the Lineage's manpower shortage."

"Currently, there are no vacancies for guarding Low-Order Spirit Vein within the territory."

"However, next year, one of your Yun Generation will complete a five-year mission to guard a First Rank Low Grade Spirit Vein Ancestor. At that time, this First Rank Low Grade Spirit Vein can be entrusted to you to guard for the next five years."

"Besides this garrison duty, the Lineage also has a task to serve as a Lineage in the shops the Lineage owns in various markets. These shops are all short-handed, but I do not agree with you choosing this task."

"Serving as a handyman takes a lot of time. Although the Spirit Stone you earn are higher than those earned guarding Low-Order Spirit Vein, and there's also a commission, the time you have to cultivate is too little, which will definitely delay your cultivation progress."

"Most people who choose this task are clansmen with four or Five Spirit Root. With your Dual Spirit Root aptitude, choosing this task is a waste."

"Of course, the choice is yours; I'm just offering a suggestion."

"I choose to listen to what you said, Great-Grandfather, and take on the task of guarding the Low-Order Spirit Vein." Ling Pengqiu, now sixteen and sensible, naturally wouldn't refuse Ling Ruxian's request. Besides, he had already decided that he would only take on the task of guarding the Low-Order Spirit Vein, so he spoke up.

Ling Ruxian was very satisfied with this answer, nodded slightly, and then spoke.

"Peng Qiu, you have entered the Qi Training Middle Stage. You received this month's offering at the beginning of the month."

"According to Lineage rules, starting next month, your salary will be increased to the level for the Qi Training Middle Stage realm."

"You will receive five Spirit Stone and ten catties of Azure Jade Spirit Rice every month. As for the support from your Lineage, it will be changed from giving you one First Rank Low Grade Qi Refining Pill every month to giving you one more First Rank Middle Grade Yellow Sprout Pill every month."

"The extra Yellow Sprout Pill given to you were made by the Clan Head Alchemist himself. Only the better-grade ones were left, with fewer impurities. You don't need to worry about consuming too many and causing impurities to accumulate in your body, or about taking too long to refine the pills and slowing down your cultivation progress."

"Thank you, Eleventh Great Grandfather." Ling Pengqiu overjoyed to hear that the Lineage would give him an extra Yellow Sprout Pill, and quickly expressed his gratitude.

"No need to thank me, this is the Lineage's support for you," Ling Ruxian a smile.

The two chatted for a few more minutes before Ling Pengqiu left.

Ling Ruxian, still in the Affairs Hall, watched Ling Pengqiu's departing figure with a look of anticipation in his eyes.

"Breaking through the Qi Training Fourth Layer at the age of sixteen, such a cultivation speed is comparable to that of Peng Xing and Peng Yun back then."

"I wonder if Peng Qiu can reach the Foundation Establishment Realm like the other two."