Sage Xuanji

It was late at night. The bright moon hung high overhead, its silvery light flowing like water.

Inside the small fenced courtyard.

After his mother had fallen asleep, Little Stone climbed the old tree again. Once he had settled into a cross-legged position, he took out the half-bottle of Body Tempering Pills Li Qinglin had given him during the day.

Little Stone removed the stopper, and a rich medicinal fragrance immediately wafted out.

He poured out a Body Tempering Pill and swallowed it without a moment's hesitation.

The pill entered his stomach and instantly transformed into a scorching torrent that rushed through his limbs and bones.

Little Stone hurriedly circulated his cultivation method. With the pill's help and the rudimentary Spirit Gathering Array his remnant soul had guided him in setting up, he felt his Qi and blood surge through his body as his cultivation rapidly advanced.

"Tsk, tsk. These Body Tempering Pills are pretty effective. In a barren place like this, they're not bad at all."

The remnant soul's voice rang out.

The Soul Nurturing Bead floated out of Little Stone's pocket and hovered in midair, shimmering with iridescent light.

"Your elder brother is a decent fellow. He has a good heart."

Little Stone completed a cycle of his cultivation method, then slowly exhaled a breath of stale air. The light in his eyes faded.

He didn't take up the remnant soul's comment about Li Qinglin. Instead, he asked, "Senior, given my progress, how long will it take me to reach Minor Accomplishment in Body Cultivation? What level can I reach by the competition a year from now?"

The remnant soul pondered for a moment before replying, "At your current pace, breaking through to Minor Accomplishment in Body Cultivation within a year shouldn't be a problem. You might even