He Broke Through While Training

The Body of Calamitous Poison possessed a natural affinity for toxins. Although Magic Cores could theoretically not be consumed directly, the Body of Calamitous Poison could directly absorb the energy within them.

Xiao Yi Xian nodded.

The two of them began their "operation" with considerable familiarity.

The moment she began absorbing it, Xiao Yi Xian felt a scorching, boiling sensation race toward her heart at incredible speed.

Her heartbeat abruptly doubled in speed, and her meridians began to ache, throb, and swell.

But soon, after a warm large hand rested on Xiao Yi Xian's shoulder, the burning sensation vanished.

In its place came an incomparably intense and refreshing coolness.

It was like rubbing alcohol over one's skin and then blowing on it. She let out an extremely pleased "sound" that nearly threw Gu Fengchen's mind into disarray again.

Xiao Yi Xian's Dou Qi accumulated rapidly, and she soon broke through a certain bottleneck.

When their dual cultivation ended, Xiao Yi Xian successfully broke through to become a Dou Zhe, while Gu Fengchen reached the peak of the Two-Star Dou Shi realm.

He was only one step away from becoming a Three-Star Dou Shi.

With such cultivation speed, it was no wonder Jia Xingtian had given him such high praise.

Of course, Gu Fengchen was still considering the possibility of becoming an Alchemist. After all, as the most popular and most esteemed profession on the Dou Qi Continent, Alchemists were not only immensely influential, but also beneficial to one's own cultivation.

Especially if he truly became an Alchemist, he would not need to search for many precious Pill Recipes and Medicinal Herbs himself. Those begging Alchemists to refine pills for them would automatically prepare the ingredients.

"I can try it first." Gathering his thoughts, Gu Fengchen returned to his bedroom and sat cross-legged to cultivate according to the Fire Burning Myriad Laws technique.

The energy he had absorbed from Xiao Yi Xian had not yet been completely refined. Gu Fengchen could use this energy to charge toward the Three-Star Dou Shi realm!

That evening, after dinner, Xiao Yi Xian and Gu Fengchen took a walk by the river.

The riverbank was vibrant with flowers and willows, the grass lush and green, while orioles and sparrows fluttered and danced among them.

The evening glow reflected upon the rippling water, creating what should have been a beautiful scene beneath the sunset.

Gu Fengchen and Xiao Yi Xian strolled side by side through that scenery.

And so, the scene became even more beautiful.

After returning to his bedroom, Gu Fengchen sat cross-legged on his bed and formed a cultivation hand seal. His eyes were tightly shut, his breathing steady and powerful, while Fire Attribute energy scattered through his hair.

The energy transmitted by the Taotie Seal began to be transformed by Gu Fengchen's Dou Qi into a golden energy.

An hour later, Gu Fengchen sensed the increasingly abundant Dou Qi within his body. The corners of his lips lifted slightly as he continued to settle his mind and cultivate slowly.

Gu Fengchen suddenly felt that although he had always despised Xiao Huohuo for living off a woman, this free meal he was having now was truly delicious.

So this was the so-called law of true fragrance?

Late at night, outside Qingshan Town.

Jia Xingtian, dressed in a simple hemp robe, sat in a carriage and said with a smile, "He's a genius. I went back for another look just now. The World Energy around him was exceptionally dense. Your choice this time should have been the right one."

Yaoye thought for a moment before nodding. "An eleven-year-old Dou Shi is enough for me to wager some chips on."

Jia Xingtian stroked his granddaughter's head and said seriously, "Actually, I've always wanted to cultivate a group of trusted supporters for you over these years. If the day comes when I'm truly gone, they will be able to assist you and ensure that our Jia Ma Imperial Family remains standing."

"Grandpa, what are you talking about?" Yaoye muttered, though she also knew that if Jia Xingtian failed to break through to the Dou Zong realm, he would not have much lifespan left.

A trace of sadness flashed through her eyes, but Jia Xingtian continued, "What do you think of that boy?"

"He's quite good. He has a kind nature and talent as well." The words slipped out of Yaoye's mouth, but she suddenly realized what her grandfather meant.

Her grandfather had long said that she had reached the age for marriage, so the meaning behind his question was already obvious.

Jia Xingtian, still dressed in his hemp robe, said without changing expression, "I think he's quite good too. If you think he's suitable, go after him boldly. It's fine. Age isn't a problem. At worst, wait a few years."

Yaoye's pretty face reddened as she said embarrassedly, "Grandpa, what are you saying?!"

Jia Xingtian, however, said with a serious expression, "You are the Great Princess of our Jia Ma Imperial Family. In truth, when it comes to marriage, there is rarely such a thing as mutual affection. You should understand what I mean. So, being able to meet someone you don't dislike and who can satisfy the imperial family is already a very fortunate thing. It's just that this little fellow still needs to grow. We'll have to see whether he grows quickly enough."

Yaoye's expression stiffened. She lowered her head and looked at the red wine in her hand, a trace of melancholy appearing on her seductive face.

Though the Imperial Eldest Princess appeared glamorous in the eyes of others, there were in fact many matters she could not decide for herself.

Jia Xingtian, clad in his hemp robe, thought for a moment before adding, "There seems to be a rather pretty young girl beside that boy, named Xiao Yi Xian, I think. If you want to win him over, you'd better hurry up! He's still young this year, but he should be able to participate in the Autumn Hunt next year. Bring him along then and take the opportunity to build some rapport!"

Inside Gu Fengchen's room, he cultivated with his eyes closed as time flowed like water.

Just like that, Gu Fengchen began cultivating day and night without rest.

Although Gu Fengchen possessed top-tier cultivation techniques and top-tier cheats, cultivation still required time.

The sunlight streaming through the window gradually weakened, and the scorching temperature slowly fell as well.

Day and night alternated, and Xiao Yi Xian did not allow anyone to disturb Gu Fengchen's cultivation.

Such days continued for a full three days.

Though the days of cultivation were somewhat dull, he had already grown accustomed to them.

Talent was talent in this world, but before one had fully grown, everything else was empty talk.

Though the days of cultivation were harsh, these three days of sleepless, unceasing cultivation brought Gu Fengchen enormous benefits.

Three days later, accompanied by a muffled boom, the cross-legged youth opened his eyes. Feeling the abundant Dou Qi within his body, he could not hide the joy on his face.

Three-Star Dou Shi!

"I only broke through to the Two-Star Dou Shi realm not long ago, yet now, with the Taotie Seal, I've soared straight to Three-Star Dou Shi. This is practically rocket-powered ascension—there's no stopping it!"

One had to know that at the Dou Shi stage, an ordinary person might need several months or even half a year to break through a single star. But for Gu Fengchen, such breakthroughs were as commonplace as eating and drinking. He trained and trained, and then he broke through.

Having cheats really was great!