Qingyang'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 is just awesome!"

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

"Next, it is time to condense and solidify the liquid true qi within my body."

"Once all the liquid true qi is fully condensed and solidified, I will be able to step into the Core Formation realm in one go!"

Chen Changqing was filled with anticipation.

"System, continue AFK cultivation!"

As Chen Changqing sent out the thought, the two Little Golden Men before him resumed their automated training.

One continued to practice the Mount Shu Mental Method, breathing and circulating energy in an endless cycle.

The other Little Golden Man continued to practice the Heaven-Slaying Sword Drawing Technique.

"So much time has passed, yet the progress of the Heaven-Slaying Sword Drawing Technique is only at 10%."

"The more powerful the cultivation technique or divine ability, the longer it takes to reach perfection, even with AFK cultivation."

Chen Changqing sighed to himself.

One had to know that his Mount Shu Sword Technique and Mount Shu Movement Technique had already reached perfection.

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

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

Chen Changqing speculated inwardly.

Before he had even entered the inner sect, he had defeated the Foundation Establishment Late Stage body cultivator Shi Tian in the outer sect disciple tournament using the Heaven-Slaying Sword Drawing Technique.

Furthermore, Shi Tian possessed the special Stone Spirit Physique.

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

At that time, the progress of the Heaven-Slaying Sword Drawing Technique had only been at 3%.

Now that the progress had risen to 10%, its power was naturally far beyond what it once was.

After thinking for a moment, Chen Changqing composed his mind and leisurely went out into the courtyard to bask in the sun.

With the AFK Cultivation System, there was no need for him to actually cultivate.

One day, Chen Changqing pushed open his courtyard gate, preparing to head out to find a spot to bask in the sun as usual.

However, just as he stepped out of the gate, he saw a figure approaching from not far away.

Chen Changqing was no stranger to the person approaching; who else could it be but Qingyang?

"Senior Brother Qingyang?"

Seeing Qingyang visiting, Chen Changqing was slightly surprised.

Since entering the inner sect, this was the first time he had seen Qingyang.

Soon, Qingyang approached and cupped his hands in a salute:

"Junior Brother Chen, long time no see!"

Chen Changqing smiled faintly:

"Senior Brother Qingyang, how did you know I was in Azure Firmament Valley?"

Qingyang did not hide it and replied:

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

Chen Changqing nodded and asked again:

"Since you came specifically to find me, Senior Brother, may I ask what the matter is?"

Hearing Chen Changqing's inquiry, Qingyang was slightly taken aback, pursed his lips, and said:

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

As soon as he finished speaking, Qingyang's expression changed abruptly, his face full of disbelief.

"This?"

"Foundation Establishment Late Stage?"

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

Qingyang hadn't noticed earlier, but upon checking, he discovered that Chen Changqing's cultivation had actually advanced to the Foundation Establishment Late Stage.

He found this hard to believe.

One had to know that when they first entered the inner sect, Chen Changqing had only just broken through to the Foundation Establishment realm.

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

Chen Changqing smiled faintly and replied:

"Just a lucky breakthrough!"

Hearing this, Qingyang couldn't help but swallow hard; he did not believe for a second that it was mere luck as Chen Changqing claimed.

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

"How long has it even been?"

"You've already caught up to me!"

Qingyang muttered to himself, then looked at Chen Changqing with a shocked expression and said:

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

"Even those monstrous geniuses in the Inner Sect probably can't compare!"

Chen Changqing didn't pay much mind to Qingyang's praise and changed the subject:

"Senior Brother Qingyang."

"You came to visit so suddenly; surely it wasn't just to check on my cultivation level?"

Seeing he couldn't hide it, Qingyang stopped beating around the bush and spoke plainly:

"I hope you don't laugh at me, Junior Brother Chen."

"To tell you the truth, I have touched the threshold of Core Formation, but to break through, I still need the help of a Breakthrough Pill."

"However... the medicinal ingredients for refining the Breakthrough Pill are still missing the final Condensing Essence Herb."

"This herb grows in Hundred Herbs Valley, located a thousand miles away from the Mount Shu Sect."

"Hundred Herbs Valley is home to many mysterious spiritual herbs, but it is also fraught with danger and infested with demonic beasts."

After Qingyang explained it this way, Chen Changqing understood and smiled:

"So, Senior Brother Qingyang, you came to find me this time because you want me to accompany you on a trip to Hundred Herbs Valley?"

"Exactly!"

Qingyang nodded.

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

However, he didn't quite trust the others in the Inner Sect.

Besides, those people were all profit-driven; to get them to act, the required compensation would be no small amount.

After much weighing of his options, Qingyang thought of Chen Changqing.

Having just seen that Chen Changqing had broken through to the Foundation Establishment Late Stage, Qingyang was even more certain of his choice.

Others might not know, but he was very clear on the facts.

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

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

Seeing Chen Changqing look slightly hesitant, Qingyang quickly said:

"Please rest assured, Junior Brother."

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

As he spoke, Qingyang waved his hand, revealing a small storage bag.

"Here are one hundred spirit stones, as payment for your assistance this time."

Seeing this, Chen Changqing smiled faintly:

"What are you saying, Senior Brother! We are from the same lineage, why talk about payment?"

"It just so happens that I've been feeling stifled in the mountains, so going out for a walk is fine by me."

For Chen Changqing, he didn't care about a mere one hundred spirit stones.

Besides, that stuff was of no use to him anyway.

With his idle cultivation system, why would he need spirit stones to assist his training?

Seeing Chen Changqing agree so readily, Qingyang was overjoyed and said impatiently:

"That's great."

"Let's go register to head down the mountain right now!"

Chen Changqing nodded slightly, then went with Qingyang to the registration office.

The Mount Shu Sect had strict rules; Inner Sect disciples had to register at the office and explain their situation before leaving the mountain.

Soon, Chen Changqing and Qingyang completed the registration and were able to leave the Shushan Inner Sect smoothly.

After exiting the Inner Sect, the two of them flew away on their swords.

A day later, Chen Changqing and Qingyang arrived at a mortal city, intending to rest for a while before heading to Hundred Herbs Valley!

Although both of them had already achieved inedia, they still chose to enter a restaurant.

After ordering some wine and dishes, Chen Changqing and Qingyang prepared to pick up their chopsticks, eager to experience the long-lost atmosphere of the mortal world.

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

This youth was dressed in fine, embroidered silks and wore an arrogant, haughty expression.

With the youth's arrival, the atmosphere inside the entire restaurant suddenly grew tense, and many people revealed expressions of fear upon seeing him.