Countless thoughts flashed through Liu Yu's mind, roaming as freely as a heavenly steed across the sky. He picked up the Alchemical Notes and continued reviewing the old to discover the new.
Sharpening the axe would not delay the woodcutting. Even if he wanted to improve his alchemical skills, there was no need to rush.
Besides, he had only just broken through. He should not immediately take pills to advance rapidly; ordinary cultivation to consolidate his cultivation base would suffice.
The next day.
The great sun rose in the east, casting ten thousand rays of brilliance over the sky and earth.
Just as the morning hour began, a great commotion arose in the Eternal Peace Market Ward.
Under Jiang Qiushui and Leng Yuexin's arrangements, more than six hundred Qi Refining Cultivators had already assembled in the plaza.
Although they had not yet reached the point where every command was obeyed without hesitation, several months of rest and drills had at least ensured orderly formations and a solemn military bearing.
The cultivators in the plaza stood with their heads high and chests out, yet not a sound could be heard.
"Excellent. Thank you for your efforts, Junior Sister Leng."
Liu Yu observed them carefully for a while, sweeping his gaze over the dozens of cultivator squads in formation. He nodded in satisfaction and voiced his approval.
Since Cui Liang's death and Yan Kai's departure, Leng Yuexin had taken over the task of training the Qi Refining Cultivators.
"It was simply my duty. I hardly deserve your praise, Senior Brother Qing Yang."
Leng Yuexin cupped her hands and replied modestly.
Yet the faint smile on her face still revealed her feelings.
"Junior Sister Jiang, is everything ready?"
"Have the defenses here in the Eternal Peace Market Ward all been arranged?"
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