Qing Yang's Intent! A Trip to Hundred Herbs Valley!

Chen Changqing felt the surging power within his body, a satisfied smile spreading across his face.

"Having the AFK Cultivation System really is satisfying!"

"In just over eight months since entering the Inner Sect, my cultivation has already broken through to Foundation Establishment Late Stage."

"Next, I need to condense and solidify the liquid true qi within my body."

"Once all the liquid true qi is fully condensed and solidified, I can step into the Core Formation Realm in one go!"

Chen Changqing was full of anticipation.

"System, continue AFK cultivation!"

As Chen Changqing's thought transmitted, the two Little Golden Figures before him resumed their AFK cultivation.

One continued practicing the Shushan Heart Method, breathing and circulating without pause.

The other Little Golden Figure kept training in the Heaven-Slaying Sword Drawing Technique.

"After all this time, the Heaven-Slaying Sword Drawing Technique's progress is only at 10%."

"The more powerful the technique or Divine Ability, even with AFK cultivation, it takes a long time to master."

Chen Changqing muttered to himself in awe.

After all, the Shushan Sword Technique and Shushan Body Technique had already been fully mastered.

Yet the Heaven-Slaying Sword Drawing Technique was only at 10% progress.

"I wonder if I could kill a Core Formation cultivator with the Heaven-Slaying Sword Drawing Technique now?"

Chen Changqing speculated inwardly.

He recalled that before entering the Inner Sect, during the Outer Disciple Grand Competition, he had used the Heaven-Slaying Sword Drawing Technique to defeat Shi Tian, a Foundation Establishment Late Stage Body Cultivator.

Moreover, Shi Tian possessed the Special Physique, the Stone Spirit Physique.

Even so, he was no match for Chen Changqing's Heaven-Slaying Sword Drawing Technique.

Back then, the technique's progress was only at 3%.

Now, with progress up to 10%, its power was naturally far beyond what it was.

After a moment's thought, Chen Changqing composed himself and leisurely strolled into the courtyard to bask in the sun.

With the AFK Cultivation System in place, he had no need to train himself.

One day, Chen Changqing pushed open his courtyard gate, ready to head out and find a spot to sunbathe as usual.

But just as he stepped out, he saw a figure approaching from not far away.

Chen Changqing was no stranger to the visitor—who else could it be but Qing Yang?

"Senior Brother Qing Yang?"

Seeing Qing Yang's visit, Chen Changqing was slightly surprised.

Since entering the Inner Sect, this was his first time seeing Qing Yang.

Soon, Qing Yang approached, cupping his hands in greeting:

"Junior Brother Chen, long time no see!"

Chen Changqing gave a faint smile and asked:

"Senior Brother Qing Yang, how did you know I was in Qingxiao Valley?"

Qing Yang didn't hide it and replied:

"I found out from Elder Qian at the registration office."

Chen Changqing nodded and then asked:

"Senior Brother came specifically to find me—what business do you have?"

Hearing Chen Changqing's question, Qing Yang paused briefly, pursed his lips, and said:

"I just came to see how your cultivation is going!"

The moment he finished speaking, Qing Yang's expression shifted dramatically, his face full of disbelief.

"This?"

"Foundation Establishment Late Stage?"

"Junior Brother Chen, your... your cultivation has broken through to Foundation Establishment Late Stage?"

Qing Yang hadn't noticed earlier, but upon probing, he realized Chen Changqing's cultivation had already advanced to Foundation Establishment Late Stage.

This struck him as utterly unbelievable.

After all, when Chen Changqing first entered the Inner Sect, he had only just broken through to the Foundation Establishment Realm.

Who would have thought that in just a few months, his cultivation would have reached Foundation Establishment Late Stage?

Chen Changqing gave a faint smile and replied:

"A lucky breakthrough, nothing more!"

Hearing this, Qing Yang couldn't help but swallow hard, not believing Chen Changqing's talk of luck at all.

"Junior Brother Chen's cultivation talent is too terrifying."

"How long has it been?"

"And he's already caught up to me!"

Qing Yang muttered to himself, then looked at Chen Changqing with a face full of shock and said:

"Junior Brother's cultivation speed is truly frightening."

"Even those Prodigy Monsters of the Inner Sect probably can't match it!"

Chen Changqing paid no mind to Qing Yang's praise and changed the subject, saying:

"Senior Brother Qing Yang."

"You've come knocking so suddenly—surely it's not just to check on my cultivation level?"

Seeing he couldn't hide it, Qing Yang stopped beating around the bush and spoke frankly:

"Forgive my embarrassment, Junior Brother Chen."

"To be honest, I've already touched the threshold of Core Formation, but to break through, I still need a Breakthrough Pill."

"However... the last herb needed to refine the Breakthrough Pill, the Condensing Origin Grass, is still missing."

"This grass grows in Hundred Herbs Valley, a thousand miles away from Mount Shu."

"Hundred Herbs Valley is home to many mysterious spirit herbs, but it's also fraught with danger and overrun with demon beasts."

Hearing this, Chen Changqing understood and said with a smile:

"So, Senior Brother Qing Yang came to me this time to ask me to accompany you to Hundred Herbs Valley?"

"Exactly!"

Qing Yang nodded.

The reason he came to ask Chen Changqing for help was that he needed a powerful ally.

But he couldn't trust the others in the Inner Sect.

Besides, those people wouldn't lift a finger without profit, and the compensation required to get them to act was no small matter.

After careful consideration, Qing Yang thought of Chen Changqing.

Just now, seeing that Chen Changqing had already broken through to Foundation Establishment Late Stage, this only confirmed Qing Yang's decision.

Others might not know, but he was well aware.

When Chen Changqing was at Foundation Establishment Early Stage, he could already defeat Shi Tian, who was stronger than him.

Now that Chen Changqing's cultivation had reached Foundation Establishment Late Stage, his strength was naturally even greater.

Seeing Chen Changqing's slight hesitation, Qing Yang quickly said:

"Junior Brother, rest assured."

"I won't have you act for nothing."

As he spoke, Qing Yang waved his hand, and a small storage pouch appeared.

"Here are a hundred Spirit Stones, consider it your reward for helping me this time."

Chen Changqing saw this and said with a faint smile:

"Senior Brother, what are you saying? We're from the same lineage—why talk about rewards?"

"I've been cooped up in the mountains and bored anyway; going out for a walk is fine."

To Chen Changqing, a mere hundred Spirit Stones meant nothing.

Besides, they were useless to him.

With his AFK Cultivation, what need did he have for Spirit Stones to assist in training?

Seeing Chen Changqing agree so readily, Qing Yang was overjoyed and said eagerly:

"Great!"

"Then let's go register to leave the mountain now!"

Chen Changqing nodded lightly and went with Qing Yang to the registration office.

Mount Shu Sect had strict rules; Inner Disciples leaving the mountain had to register at the office and state their reasons.

Soon, Chen Changqing and Qing Yang completed the registration and smoothly left the Shushan Inner Sect.

After leaving the Inner Sect, the two directly took off on Sword Flight.

A day later, Chen Changqing and Qing Yang arrived at a mortal city, planning to rest briefly before heading to Hundred Herbs Valley!

Though both had already achieved inedia.

But he still chose to enter a tavern.

After ordering some wine and dishes, Chen Changqing and Qing Yang prepared to pick up their chopsticks and experience the long-missed flavors of the mortal world.

Just then, a young man walked in from outside the tavern.

This young man was dressed in fine brocade, with an air of arrogance and haughtiness.

With the young man's arrival, the entire atmosphere in the tavern suddenly grew tense. Many who saw him even showed expressions of fear.