Accompanied by a large bowl of spirit rice going down his stomach, Li Qing immediately sat cross-legged on the ground and immersed himself in cultivation at the fastest speed.
The Fire Source Art circulated through one minor cycle after another, eventually forming a major cycle. The spiritual power contained within the spirit rice he had just eaten was swiftly refined into pure mana.
During this process, the dense World Spiritual Energy filling the air was likewise drawn into Li Qing's body with every breath.
Li Qing had persisted with this sort of cultivation for half a year already, and the results had been quite remarkable.
After a long while, the spiritual power Li Qing had accumulated in his body for a full half year finally rose another step!
Third Layer of Qi Refining!
This was the peak of Early Qi Refining. Beyond it lay Mid Qi Refining. Every breakthrough in a minor realm carried a certain degree of difficulty and required constant polishing and tempering.
Once his aura gradually stabilized, Li Qing opened his eyes and let out a long breath.
"Phew!"
"Reaching the Third Layer of Qi Refining before the trading fair isn't bad."
Li Qing was quite satisfied with this result. Combined with the spirit rice he ate every day and the abundant spiritual energy in this spiritual vein area, his cultivation speed here was considerably faster than outside.
Of course, compared to those with exceptional aptitude for the Dao, this speed was naturally not worth mentioning.
"It's time to prepare for the trading fair. Though it'll last three days, it's definitely better to be prepared."
Saying this, Li Qing began preparing his clothing and disguise.
There were many things he wanted to buy. It was absolutely necessary to disguise himself as different people and make several trips