A Full Harvest, Senior Sister's Special Physique

Senior Sister Yuan Xi tidied Lin Qi's hair and said softly, "The Lübing Abyss belongs to Slaughter Ice Peak. For cultivators with an Ice Spiritual Root, cultivation inside yields double the effect. However, the monthly spots for entering the Lübing Abyss are limited. Slaughter Ice Peak doesn't even have enough for themselves. Master is planning for our future."

Lin Qi asked in surprise, "Senior Sister, you have an Ice Spiritual Root too?"

"No, I have a Water Spiritual Root."

Lin Qi was even more surprised.

As far as she knew, water was gentle, and most Water Spiritual Root cultivators weren't strong in combat.

Senior Sister Yuan Xi's displayed combat prowess didn't resemble that of a Water Spiritual Root cultivator at all.

She recalled Senior Sister Yuan Xi mentioning her need for diligence and her master's high requirements for disciples. Could Senior Sister have an exceptional Water Spiritual Root, the legendary Cauldron Physique?

Senior Sister Yuan Xi seemed to understand Lin Qi's thoughts, a hint of helplessness in her smile.

"It's just as you're thinking."

Lin Qi's eyes brightened, and she grinned, "Senior Sister is amazing!"

So what if she had the Cauldron Physique?

At her age, Senior Sister could withstand the pressure of a Golden Core. Placed within the Tianyi Sect, she'd likely be among the top tier. Who would dare harbor improper thoughts about her?! Lin Qi dismissed her scattered thoughts, her admiration for Senior Sister Yuan Xi growing even stronger.

Yuan Xi didn't expect Lin Qi's gaze to become more fervent. She couldn't help but shake her head with a smile, thinking she was just a child at heart.

Yet, inwardly, she felt a closer connection to this junior sister.

True Monarch Qingyun not only managed to secure two spots in the Lübing Abyss from True Monarch Tinghan, but she also obtained four bottles of Grade 3 Body Tempering Pills, four bottles of Grade 3 Spring Return Pills, High-grade Cold Stones to aid in the cultivation of Ice Spiritual Root cultivators, and one hundred Mid-grade Spirit Stones (provided by Elder Lu).

With a grand gesture, she divided the items equally between Lin Qi and Yuan Xi.

Lin Qi, who was once a little rich girl, was instantly promoted to a big rich girl.

The pills were one thing; the Lin Family could afford them. But items like High-grade Cold Stones were things the Lin Family, even with their wealth, had no place to purchase.

Seeing Lin Qi happily clutching the Spirit Stones, True Monarch Qingyun couldn't help but shake her head and smile.

"You two can carry the High-grade Cold Stones with you. However, you'll need to temper your bodies with Fire Spirit Flower every half month to prevent excessive cold from damaging your bodies. I'll have Feng Ling prepare them for you then."

"Thank you, Master!" Lin Qi and Yuan Xi replied in unison.

"I will send you both to Slaughter Ice Peak in three days. You will stay there for fifteen days each month. True Monarch Tinghan's promised duration is three years, which isn't a long time, so you must seize this opportunity to cultivate."

"Yes!"

"Xiao Qi, you have now successfully achieved Qi Induction. Later, wait for me in Qingyun Palace. I will teach you some swordsmanship and spells."

Lin Qi's eyes instantly lit up. She felt that True Monarch Qingyun was simply too thoughtful.

She felt she must have cultivated for eight lifetimes to be blessed with such a gentle, protective, and considerate beautiful master, who also came with an equally beautiful, kind-hearted, and gentle senior sister.

After giving many instructions, True Monarch Qingyun also gifted Lin Qi and Yuan Xi a Spirit Gathering Array Disk to use when they went to the Lübing Abyss.

Lin Qi's smile was so wide her mouth couldn't close.

Senior Sister Yuan Xi thoughtfully asked, "Master, it's already been a day and a night. Has Third Junior Brother reached Zonglei Peak yet?"

If Senior Sister Yuan Xi hadn't mentioned it, Lin Qi would have almost forgotten about that arrogant and irritating 'genius' junior brother.

True Monarch Qingyun smiled and said, "He reached the peak today and is currently in Qingyun Palace preparing for Qi Induction."

"Qi Induction in Qingyun Palace?" Senior Sister Yuan Xi and Lin Qi both expressed confusion.

Didn't people usually meditate in their own rooms to figure this out?

When Lin Qi followed True Monarch Qingyun back to Qingyun Palace, she finally understood her master's intentions.

Qi Induction requires a calm and peaceful mind, and one must strive to enter a state of meditation to succeed.

Luo Ci was already an impatient person. Attempting Qi Induction in Qingyun Palace in front of his master was already making him fidgety. To make matters worse, his master then brought in Lin Qi, whom he looked down upon, to teach swordsmanship right in front of him.

The pressure instantly doubled.

True Monarch Qingyun also 'casually' revealed that Lin Qi had already achieved Qi Induction overnight and successfully reached the first stage of Qi Refining.

Luo Ci immediately felt like he was sitting on hot coals.

Let alone calming his mind and entering meditation, just watching Lin Qi happily learning swordplay from his master made him feel anxious and uneasy.

The more he was affected by his surroundings and showed his anxiety, the less attention True Monarch Qingyun paid to him, focusing solely on teaching Lin Qi swordplay.

As Lin Qi struck her pose, her peripheral vision caught Luo Ci's flushed face, and she felt a sense of clarity throughout her body and mind.

However, she also felt a touch of awe towards True Monarch Qingyun's methods of training disciples.

True Monarch Qingyun walked to her side, lightly flicked the hand holding the sword, and whispered, "Focus!"

Lin Qi felt a slight sting on the back of her hand, almost losing her grip on the small wooden sword.

If the sword had actually fallen, she feared she would have to practice with Luo Ci for an entire day.

After this lesson, Lin Qi immediately gathered her focus and wholeheartedly followed True Monarch Qingyun in learning Tai Chi Swordplay.

Entering swordsmanship required first building a solid foundation before progressing further.

Lin Qi had considerable talent. In about an hour, she had a respectable grasp of a set of basic sword techniques.

True Monarch Qingyun said with satisfaction, "Practice the basic swordsmanship well this month, and after a month, I will teach you the rest."

As she spoke, her gaze swept over Luo Ci beside her, and she couldn't help but sigh.

"Luo Ci, cast aside external distractions, be without action and forget yourself. Quiet your mind and focus on your dantian. Stop overthinking!"

Her gentle chiding seemed to jolt Luo Ci awake.

Luo Ci, who had been showing anxiety, gradually calmed down after a short while.

Lin Qi, however, understood the meaning behind True Monarch Qingyun's sigh.

If she needed a reminder to truly enter a meditative state, it meant her third junior brother's temperament still needed tempering. He would likely have to endure quite a bit of hardship.

Lin Qi returned to her courtyard, her mind full of what she had learned. She saw Senior Sister Yuan Xi waiting for her at the entrance and ran up to greet her enthusiastically.

"Senior Sister, why are you here?"

Senior Sister Yuan Xi habitually ruffled Lin Qi's little pigtail.

"Thanks to you, I gained a lot today. I can't take gifts with empty hands, so I specifically came to help you."

"Thanks to me?"

"Of course! If you hadn't had your money pouch stolen by thieves, this opportunity wouldn't have arisen. Little Qi, you truly are my little lucky star!"

Lin Qi gave a sheepish smile, "Senior Sister, I also caused you to sit in jail with me for a whole day."

"Sitting in jail for a day to earn spirit stones and pills, plus a high-grade cold stone? The jail in the marketplace would probably be packed." Senior Sister Yuan Xi smiled gently and brightly.

Lin Qi shrugged helplessly, "I can't argue with you, Senior Sister. I'll just be your little lucky star."

Seeing Lin Qi's surprisingly mature demeanor for her age, Senior Sister Yuan Xi couldn't help but poke her forehead.

"Alright, let's not talk about that. Didn't you buy some spirit grass seeds today to plant in the courtyard? I came specifically to remind you how to plant those spirit grasses."