Level 2 Azure Cloud Mountain

Li Yingqiu, human, level 1 Daoist, Strength 13, Agility 12, Constitution 12, Spirit 12, Intelligence 10, Charisma 13, Life 132, Mana 144.

Skills: Tracking, Basic Archery, Basic Meditation Method, Basic Fitness Technique, Spirit Eye Technique... Brain Spirit Essence Tempering Method

Lamp Kindling Spirit Transformation Chapter (Basic/Incomplete)

"Lord Dao!" Li Yingqiu was so grateful that she almost knelt down.

The more experienced an adventurer is, the more they understand the value of a profession's legacy, especially when Dharma Seed inherited profession is a noble magic-based class, with a dark gold-level skill inheritance plus a full set of spells!

Lin Xu smiled and helped her up, taking a porcelain bottle from his sleeve and handing it to her. "This is the Hundred Spirit Pill I refined, specifically for treating illnesses. It should help your sister's condition. Take it and try it first."

"Thank you, Daoist Master!" Li Yingqiu solemnly accepted the pill.

I'm not worried about having a lot of debt; I've already secured my professional inheritance, so I won't be short of this bottle of pills.

"You may leave now. When you have time, think more about how to develop Azure Cloud Mountain." At this point, Lin Xu chuckled self-deprecatingly, "I, as the lord, am also neglecting my duties; I haven't even made a detailed development plan for the territory yet."

This is certainly true, but after all, his ambitions extend far beyond this small corner of the world.

"Yes, Dao Master!" Li Yingqiu bowed.

She has been hit by too many shocks in a short period of time; she needs time to process them.

Watching Li Yingqiu leave, Lin Xu opened the Territory Panel to check the relevant changes.

Azure Cloud Mountain, Level 1 Cave (Upgradeable)

"I can recruit more disciples, and the key is that my cave dwelling can be upgraded!" Lin Xu looked at the panel and a smile appeared on his face.

He had already noticed the extra 1000 points of Source Fire in his resource bar, a basic resource bestowed upon every lord by human civilization.

Corresponding to the gifts are the obligations of the Spirit Realm Lord.

"Protecting human civilization from invasion..." He frowned slightly, "Isn't this obligation a bit too broad?"

The concept of civilization has no self-awareness; it has only left behind this vague message.

There are many forms of intrusion. For example, Spirit Realm invasion is an intrusion. Is the lord capable of resisting it? Even the birth of a lord originates from the Spirit Realm.

Setting aside his doubts, he checked the territory panel: "It's ready to upgrade!"

Ignoring a large number of unbuilt buildings, I subconsciously chose to upgrade my territory after seeing the flashing light behind the level bar.

"Buzz~"

The 1,000 points of Source Fire that had just been acquired and hadn't even had time to warm up were instantly burned out, and the Earth Vein of Azure Cloud Mountain trembled slightly.

Centered on Azure Cloud Cave Abode, the outline of the entire hill is reshaped as if by an invisible hand, slowly rising and extending amidst tremors.

The Soul-Devouring Mist that had enveloped the territory receded like a tide, revealing vast stretches of barren land.

"What's going on?" Li Yingqiu steadied herself and looked at the two women beside her with a puzzled expression, only to be met with equally puzzled looks.

She thought of Lin Xu, who, as the master of this place, must know what had happened, and then returned to the front of Azure Cloud Cave Abode.

Lin Xu stood on the ground in front of the cave, his robes fluttering slightly, his gaze calmly fixed on the changes in the territory.

Under the influence of the Lord Authority, nothing in Azure Cloud Mountain could be hidden from him at this time. As the mountain rose higher, the range of the mountain range was rapidly expanding, extending from an area of about 5 square kilometers.

It wasn't until the mountain rose from over 300 meters to over 500 meters that the terrain gradually stabilized.

Meanwhile, the territory had quietly expanded to ten square kilometers. At the foot of the mountain, large tracts of newly expanded land exposed reddish-brown rock layers and moist brown soil, with faint wisps of spiritual light emanating from the Spirit Vein swirling among them.

Compared to changes on the Earth's surface, even greater changes are occurring underground.

The miniature Spirit Vein quietly extended, spreading like roots into the deeper layers of the Earth Vein. The spiritual light gradually intensified, and the concentration of Spiritual Qi in the mountains quietly increased by about 30%.

The originally small black iron vein widened and deepened, its cross-section suddenly expanding and extending more than 30 feet into the depths of the rock strata. Even the quality of the ore body quietly improved.

The territory upgrade was only completed once the tremors from the mountain finally subsided.

Lin Xu lightly tapped the air with his fingertip, and the upgraded Territory Panel immediately unfolded.

Azure Cloud Mountain, Level 2 Cave, Belongs to: Lin Xu, Territory: Azure Cloud Mountain and surrounding five miles. New Auxiliary Building: Demon Refining Cave (can be infused with similar creatures to cultivate demons through a Gu-style battle).

Special plot of land for the paper mill: [Lingquan] ×3

[Fresh Fruit Forest] (Probability of producing spirit fruits +15%, has a chance to attract monkey-like monsters to inhabit, undeveloped)

Recruiting: 15 Daoist Apprentices, 2 Daoist Priests

A piece of information flashed through Lin Xu's mind, and he understood immediately.

Upgrading your territory has a chance to improve existing resources. For example, previously undeveloped black iron ore veins can be upgraded from micro to small, and their quality can also be improved from low-grade to mid-grade.

To his surprise, three hidden springs emerged at the extension of the Spirit Vein, their water vapor shimmering with a faint spiritual light. Meanwhile, at the foot of the newly risen mountain, a fruit orchard was quietly sprouting spiritual buds.

This is also a benefit of this territory upgrade; expanding one's territory can occasionally bring unexpected surprises.

"Recruit Daoist disciples!" Lin Xu thought to himself, and as the Dharma Coin was consumed, the 15 Daoist disciples to be recruited appeared in the cave.

"Greetings, Master!" The young disciples bowed in unison.

He glanced around and his gaze fell on the young Daoist boy.

This is an option after the territory is upgraded; it actually allows you to recruit professional Daoist priests, who are all noble mages.

Recruiting a Daoist priest costs 10 Heaven Silver, which is ridiculously expensive compared to the 300 Dharma Coin for a Daoist apprentice, but he still chose to recruit one without hesitation.

"Greetings, Dao Lord!" Two cultivators dressed in light green Daoist robes bowed to Lin Xu.

Li Qingya, human, cultivator of Azure Cloud Cave, level 4 Daoist, Strength 12, Agility 10, Constitution 12, Spirit 14, Intelligence 11, Charisma 10, Health 120, Mana 320

Skills: Cloud Trace Steps, Profound Origin Sword Finger, Azure Nether Qi Drawing Method; Equipment: Azure Cloud Jade Jue, Cloud-Patterned Horsetail Whisk, Cloud Shoes. "A Qi Refining Daoist?!" Lin Xu's heart stirred.

The Xuanwei Monastery primarily focuses on Soul Refining through incense offerings, with physical refinement as a secondary aspect; its inheritance in Qi cultivation is somewhat inferior.

Although Lin Xu's self-created "Lamp Kindling Spirit Transformation Chapter" based on the Daoist temple's inheritance made up for this deficiency, it was still inferior to high-grade Qi refining methods.

The inheritance of Azure Cloud Cave Abode is mainly based on Qi cultivation. This Azure Nether Qi Drawing Method is a Qi cultivation technique. Compared with the Soul Refining technique, its special feature is that its magical power is abundant.

"A blue-grade cultivation technique alone can more than double a cultivator's mana reserves!" Lin Xu was tempted.

The exploration of the Spirit Realm has been ongoing for a century, and humanity's understanding of this world has grown significantly, especially regarding the professional system involving the extraordinary realm.

Regardless of the cultivation path, there is an upper limit to the improvement of basic attributes. If a certain attribute exceeds 20 points, it is Legendary creature; if it exceeds 30 points, it is a mythical creature.