Qi Refining Realm, Mid-Stage

On the second day after Jiang Ping'an and Yu Lianhua returned to Feiquan Cave Mansion, Jiang Ping'an was summoned by Wang Zhongyou to Biguang Cave Mansion again for a talk.

"Has the Defense Formation at your mine been repaired?" Wang Zhongyou asked with apparent concern.

"It has already been repaired. Thank you for your concern, Senior Brother Wang," Jiang Ping'an replied.

"Has the magnetic field fully resumed production?" Wang Zhongyou continued to ask.

Jiang Ping'an answered truthfully, "It has fully resumed."

Wang Zhongyou nodded slightly, his gaze fixed on Jiang Ping'an as he remained silent for the moment.

Jiang Ping'an sat calmly.

After several breaths, Wang Zhongyou finally spoke. "You have been in the Qi Refining Realm for more than three years, haven't you?"

"Yes, Senior Brother Wang," Jiang Ping'an replied, roughly guessing what Wang Zhongyou was about to say.

Sure enough, Wang Zhongyou said, "Although Nether True Qi is difficult to cultivate, failing to reach the mid-stage of the Qi Refining Realm after three years is indeed somewhat slow. You do not lack cultivation resources. Have you encountered any problems?"

"I have not encountered any problems," Jiang Ping'an answered. "From now on, I will certainly cultivate diligently."

Wang Zhongyou earnestly advised, "On the road of cultivation, one should press forward with fierce vigor and never slacken or let the years slip by. Otherwise, when regret comes, there will be no door through which to enter."

"Senior Brother Wang's lesson is correct. This junior will keep it firmly in mind," Jiang Ping'an replied.

Wang Zhongyou asked, "How long do you estimate it will take before you reach the mid-stage of the Qi Refining Realm?"

"Within half a year," Jiang Ping'an said.

Wang Zhongyou immediately said happily, "Good. If your cultivation reaches the mid-stage of the Qi Refining Realm within half