The crow flew and the hare ran; time flowed like water.
In the blink of an eye, it was late November.
As daylight brightened, Xu Qing slowly exhaled a stale breath and opened his eyes.
The progress of his cultivation arts surfaced one by one in his mind.
[Five-Turn Glazed Body (first level, major accomplishment): 128/1000] [Five Forms Organ-Nourishing Art (first level, major accomplishment): 668/1000] [Snow-Treading Startled Swan (first level, perfection)] [Five Tigers Soul-Severing Spear (first level, perfection)] [Five Elements Mountain-Subduing Fist (first level, perfection)]
Warmth stirred in Xu Qing's heart as he looked at those lines of progress.
At this rate, breaking through to embracing the elixir was just around the corner.
If he could fight for a few more opportunities, he might not even need to enter the outer sect tournament. His cultivation realm alone would be enough to gain him entry to the inner sect.
He clenched his fist hard, unable to hide his delight, but quickly composed himself.
"Today's the day the Golden-Scale Fruits ripen. Lu Xuan said this year's yield was higher than last year's." Xu Qing murmured to himself, his gaze suddenly sharpening. "If I get the chance, I'll have to fight for a few more today."
Usually, Lu Xuan came to find him, but today he had no intention of waiting.
With that, he rose, swiftly got ready, slung his spear onto his back, and went out.
The gate to Lu Xuan's courtyard stood ajar. Xu Qing had barely raised his hand when it opened.
"Junior Brother Xu, you're even more eager than I am today." Lu Xuan smiled faintly. They chatted as they walked and soon joined the Lu Family's people.
Lu Ya had already returned to the sect, and he was leading the Lu Family's group again this time.