Standing by, Han Jihai snorted coldly and said:
"Indeed, you’re far behind! Tieshan, you are the most dull-witted disciple I’ve ever accepted..."
"Not to ntion other senior brothers and sisters, even your fourth senior brother had already reached Foundation Establishnt at your age! He even won first place in the Sect’s grand competition, overshadowing all senior brothers."
"And look at you, still only at the eighth layer of Qi Refining!"
Upon hearing this, Lin Chen couldn’t help but roll his eyes.
Years ago, his master treated him pretty much the sa way, always using a discouraging thod of teaching.
Now, Lin Chen had beco the example used to motivate junior brothers.
This scenario reminded Lin Chen of his school days.
The class teacher would always say that classic line: you’re the worst batch of students I’ve ever taught.
As expected, Han Jihai then bluntly stated:
"Your aptitude is passable, but the world is too chaotic now, even with Foundation Establishnt Cultivation, it’s hard to ensure your safety."
"Hmm, before you break through to the Golden Core Stage, don’t venture out alone. It’s best to stay with and learn more about Spirit Cultivation..."
Zhou Tieshan, being an honest and straightforward person, nodded earnestly and said:
"Don’t worry, Master. I’ll stay on Pill Peak and cultivate diligently!"
"And learn from fourth senior brother, not going anywhere until breaking through to the Core Formation Stage..."
After saying this, he looked admiringly at Lin Chen.
Lin Chen covered his forehead, hiding his amusent. The kid had really been convinced by the master.
After scolding the junior brother, Han Jihai didn’t forget to reprimand Lin Chen, saying:
"Chen’er! Although our Pill Peak has four people who reached Golden Core, that’s not necessarily a good thing!"
"Think about it, now the Orthodox and Demonic Parties are fighting fiercely... now that our Pill Peak is stronger, shouldn’t we be at the forefront? How could there be any good tis ahead?"
Saying this, Han Jihai wore a troubled expression and said:
"Alas, it’s better for to refine a few more furnaces of pills... at least this way, I don’t have to be at the frontline; staying safely in the back for alchemy is the safest."
That day, Lin Chen had a al personally cooked by his master on Pill Peak.
With all five people gathered on Pill Peak, the al was very reassuring to eat.
...
Early the next morning, Lin Chen was cultivating on the second floor of Lin’s Small Pavilion.
Suddenly, he sensed soone coming downstairs; after careful sensing, Lin Chen was surprised and said:
"This aura... is it Huang Xin? Has he broken through to Foundation Establishnt?"
Lin Chen went downstairs and saw Huang Xin waiting patiently at the door.
Upon seeing Lin Chen, he was delighted and stepped forward, saying:
"Senior Brother Lin!"
Lin Chen glanced at him, smiled, and nodded, saying:
"It’s been months, and you’ve reached Foundation Establishnt? Co in and let’s talk..."
Lin Chen took Huang Xin to the backyard and poured him a cup of tea.
"Spirit Tea bestowed by the Sect Leader, give it a try?"
Feeling honored, Huang Xin received the Spirit Tea, took a small sip, and felt a slight bitterness at first, yet an endless sweetness lingered afterward.
Even his cultivation flow accelerated by thirty percent.
"It’s truly good tea!"
Huang Xin gulped down a cup of tea, feeling still wanting more.
"Haha, I still have so more; if you like it, I can share so with you..."
Lin Chen said with a laugh.
This Spirit Tea is a specialty of the Celestial Pill Sect and is beneficial for both Foundation Establishnt and Core Formation cultivators in their cultivation.
It costs a thousand Spirit Stones per pound and is almost never sold externally.
Previously, when he broke through to Core Formation, Wang Changchun gifted him a few pounds; since he couldn’t finish it all, he might as well give so to Huang Xin.
"I see your cultivation has already stabilized in the Foundation Establishnt Stage. How’s the quality of your Foundation Establishnt?"
Lin Chen took a sip of tea and asked casually.
Upon hearing this, Huang Xin put down his teacup and quickly said:
"I must thank you, Senior Brother Lin, for that pill... I was fortunate to achieve a Perfect Foundation Establishnt..."
Hearing this, Lin Chen nodded, not surprised at all.
Huang Xin had mixed spirit roots, with slim chances of Foundation Establishnt.
But with the Perfect Foundation Establishnt Pill, even a five spirit root cultivator could achieve a Perfect Foundation Establishnt.
"Perfect Foundation Establishnt is quite good... at least it retains a thread of hope for condensing a Golden Core," Lin Chen said softly.
After hearing this, Huang Xin hurriedly shook his head and said:
"Being able to achieve Foundation Establishnt was already an extraordinary stroke of luck; I wouldn’t dare to hope for condensing a Golden Core."
Lin Chen laughed and encouraged:
"That may not be the case; although your potential is diocre, cultivation depends on more than just aptitude."
"Fortune and disposition are crucial too. As long as your heart is on the path, there might be a chance to condense a Golden Core."
Huang Xin deeply agreed upon hearing this and said:
"eting Senior Brother Lin is the greatest fortune of my life."
Huang Xin, nearing thirty years of age, was a few years older than Lin Chen.
Strictly speaking, he was Lin Chen’s senior brother, as he was from the previous batch of disciples.
But unfortunately, he was only an Outer Sect disciple with limited resources.
Before eting Lin Chen, after three years of arduous cultivation, he had barely reached early Qi Refining.
After eting Lin Chen, he beca the dicine Garden Steward and earned a good amount of Spirit Stones.
Over the past seven to eight years, with diligent cultivation, he reached Qi Refining Perfection.
With the Perfect Foundation Establishnt Pill, it made up for Huang Xin’s foundational shortcomings.
If he continues to cultivate steadily in the Foundation Establishnt Stage, there might be a hope for condensing a Golden Core in this lifeti...
After drinking two more cups of tea, Huang Xin said:
"By the way, Senior Brother Lin... have you heard any news about Shopkeeper Wu recently?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Chen blinked and asked:
"Are you talking about the previous owner of this shop?"
Huang Xin nodded and said:
"So ti ago, a Secret Realm was discovered in Yanlai Realm. A cultivator who entered it found several cultivators’ corpses."
"Among them, based on the belongings found, one corpse should belong to Shopkeeper Wu..."
After hearing this, Lin Chen fell silent for a mont and drank a few sips of tea.
Shopkeeper Wu was once a renowned Foundation Establishnt Cultivator in the marketplace.
His cultivation had reached the late Foundation Establishnt, but feeling that his lifespan was running low, he ventured out seeking opportunities to break through to the Golden Core.
User Comments
0 comments from readers