12dz Chapter 93: An Old Friend Visits
Chapter 93: An Old Friend Visits
"Unfortunately, the 'Cold Fiend Qi' in my pulse points has been completely refined by me... but it has not helped me open the 'Qi Mansion' and enter the second level of the 'Heavenly Fiend Body Refining Technique'... the Qi Mansion Realm." Yang Jiuli moved his palm, and the Cold Fiend Qi entered his palm.
Even a second-tier spiritual vein would need hundreds of years to cultivate such a dense concentration of 'cold evil energy'.
The frigid vein of Hanlu Island was clearly no longer able to meet his needs.
Yang Jiuli has been cultivating the "Heavenly Fiend Body Refining Technique" at the Li family in Yunmeng Lake for nearly six years, starting with refining his body with medicinal stones.
He cultivated it to the first level of perfection in just six years, which is quite fast.
But if you think about it carefully, Yang Jiuli had already laid a solid foundation by practicing the "Heavenly Fiend Body Refining Technique" for several years back in Piaoxue Mountain Villa.
Furthermore, the evil energy beneath the earth veins of "Cold Dew Island" is far more concentrated than that of Snowdrift Manor and the Great Wei Dynasty.
It's perfectly normal for his cultivation speed to be faster than his father, Yang Xuan's!
This is the advantage brought by resources.
As for the Black Jade Python...
After three years of frantic devouring, it refined all the cold energy stored in its pulse points, enabling it to reach the peak of the mid-stage of the first rank.
That is, the sixth level of Qi Refining for human cultivators.
Its bloodline is special; it needs even more intense cold energy to break through to the seventh level.
Because he had been cultivating the "Heavenly Fiend Body Refining Technique" for the past three years, Yang Jiuli's cultivation level was only at the peak of the fifth level of Qi Refining.
However, it is perfectly normal that his breakthroughs are slightly slower as he cultivates, given that he is ostensibly a low-grade spiritual root.
This actually makes it less likely to arouse suspicion.
"Now that I have mastered the first level of the Heavenly Fiend Body Refining Technique, I can barely protect myself!" Yang Jiuli said in a low voice.
"Next, I should improve my cultivation and acquire a top-grade first-tier magic weapon... preferably a cold-attribute magic sword." Yang Jiuli murmured. If he used the Snowdrift Sword Technique with a top-grade cold-attribute magic sword, his combat power would be fearless against any Qi Refining Ninth Level cultivator.
Yang Jiuli whispered, then sat down again to meditate and draw upon the wood spirit energy to cultivate the "Azure Emperor's Longevity Technique".
……
Two hours later.
Outside Snowfall Island, a cultivator flew in on an exquisite jade spirit boat.
The bow of this spirit boat resembles a phoenix, with wings on both sides and covered with runes.
Standing on the spirit boat was a woman with exquisite features, a graceful figure, and a stunningly beautiful face, yet also possessing a touch of heroic spirit.
This woman was none other than Li Yourong.
Since Yang Jiuli and others achieved a satisfactory success rate in refining the "Azure Mystic Pill" five years ago, she has not taught them any further methods.
At the same time, she stopped instructing newcomers and began to focus on her own cultivation.
The last time I took on the task of guiding Yang Jiuli and others was also to complete the family contribution points.
Only in this way will she have a chance to compete for the Foundation Establishment Elixir in the future.
Li Yourong is now thirty-four years old. She and Li Feiyu both successfully entered the ninth level of Qi Refining last year.
Although she was middle-aged, Li Yourong's face showed no signs of aging, clearly indicating that she had taken a youth-preserving pill.
Instead, she now exudes a more mature woman's charm. Her breath rises and falls with a magnificent and awe-inspiring quality, making one marvel at the wonder of creation. At this moment, she glances at the Snowfall Island shrouded in mist ahead, her gaze shifts slightly, and she flips her jade hand.
A communication talisman appears.
She parted her lips slightly, then made a hand gesture, sending the transmission talisman flying into the clouds ahead.
But then a ripple appeared in the clouds, revealing a protective array.
It was Yang Jiuli's first-tier superior-grade Cloud Concealing Formation, used to protect the island.
It cost a full eighty low-grade spirit stones to purchase it.
"Someone's here?" At this moment, Yang Jiuli, who was cultivating, opened his eyes.
His divine sense sensed the area and he saw that inside the array's protective barrier, there was a talisman that was blocked by the array.
The talisman kept flashing, seemingly trying to break free of the formation and enter the island.
With a hand gesture, Yang Jiuli opened a gap in the formation, allowing the sound transmission talisman to fly in.
With a wave of his hand, the sound transmission talisman floated in front of him and burst into flames, transforming into a melodious voice that rang out leisurely.
"Fellow Daoist Yang, please allow us to open the island for a chat!" Li Yourong's voice rang out.
"It's actually Master Li Dan!" Yang Jiuli was slightly surprised.
Immediately, Yang Jiuli flew out of the training room on his sword, arrived at the edge of the island, and activated the array light shield.
The array's protective barrier revealed an opening about ten feet high.
As soon as Yang Jiuli flew out, he saw Li Yourong on the jade flying boat outside.
They met as soon as they were about to meet.
On the flying boat, Li Yourong's long hair fluttered in the wind.
She smoothed a strand of her black hair; she was truly captivating and alluring, enough to bewitch anyone.
Even Yang Jiuli couldn't help but take another look.
However, Yang Jiuli was also a worldly person.
In his previous life, he cultivated to the Core Formation Realm and became a powerful figure in a powerful immortal sect. What kind of beautiful women hadn't he seen?
He was naturally not swayed by the beauty before him, nor would he allow it to shake his mind.
"I was unaware of Master Li's arrival and have failed to greet you properly. I, Jiuli, apologize for this!" Yang Jiuli bowed to Li Yourong.
"Fellow Daoist Yang, there's no need for such formalities. I apologize for my unauthorized visit, which may have disturbed your peaceful cultivation!" Li Yourong said.
She returned the greeting to Yang Jiuli with her hands clasped.
"Haha, Master Li Dan is a very busy person. Your visit is an honor to our humble abode. We are not bothering you at all!" Yang Jiuli said with a smile.
"please!"
He reached out to welcome Li Yourong onto the island.
"Please!" Li Yourong extended her hand, and then, without any hesitation, boarded the flying boat and entered the island.
Yang Jiuli followed beside her and flew towards Luoxue Manor with Li Yourong.
From the air, Li Yourong glanced at Snowfall Island.
However, it was observed that no spiritual fields had been cultivated on the island.
No medicinal herbs were cultivated.
It was said that Yang Jiuli was already too busy with alchemy and cultivation to manage these trivial matters.
"We could have the family send some spiritual farmers for them," Li Yourong murmured.
If spirit rice is grown on the island, it can also increase Yang Jiuli's income.
While they were pondering, the two had already flown to the skies above Snowfall Manor.
Yang Jiuli slowly floated down into the courtyard of the mountain villa.
There is a sacred pool in the courtyard.
This is Bingbing's habitat.
"Please!" Yang Jiuli led Li Yourong to the pavilion by the Spirit Pool.
Li Yourong was poised and graceful. She put away the flying boat, took graceful steps, and sat down in the pavilion.
"Would Master Li like a drink?" Yang Jiuli asked.
Li Yourong nodded slightly.
Her gaze swept across Yang Jiuli's villa.
The courtyard is exquisite.
Besides a sacred pool, there is also a stream that flows down from the mountain.
A waterwheel is turning in the stream.
There are also some sacred flowers planted in the courtyard.
With a flick of his hand, Yang Jiuli produced a pot of spirit fruit wine and several wine jars.
He poured Li Yourong a full glass of wine.
"Look at your courtyard, you seem to be living a very refined life!" Li Yourong said, turning her gaze away.
"Haha, thanks to Master Li Dan's guidance, Jiuli has achieved what he has today!" Yang Jiuli smiled and raised his cup in a toast.
Li Yourong nodded slightly and took a sip of wine.
She looked at Yang Jiuli, "Qi Refinement Level 5..." Sensing the latter's cultivation level, she frowned slightly.
"Now that you've achieved some success in alchemy, you should focus more on cultivation!" Li Yourong said.
He only reached the fifth level of Qi Refining at the age of thirty-five.
By the time Yang Jiuli reaches the ninth level of Qi Refining, he will probably be over fifty years old.
In addition, he only has a low-grade spiritual root, so even with the Foundation Establishment Pill, it would be quite difficult for him to successfully take that step.
If one does not establish a foundation, one will not live past 120 years old. Even if one becomes an alchemist and accumulates a lot of wealth, it will all be for naught.
Regardless, Yang Jiuli was still considered half a disciple of Li Yourong, which is why she added that comment.
If it were anyone else, Li Yourong would definitely not interfere with their cultivation path.
"Master Li is absolutely right," Yang Jiuli said. "I have indeed neglected my cultivation these past few years, but recently I have been preparing to devote myself to cultivation and improve my cultivation level!" He said quite respectfully. In fact, he wanted to break through and had already entered the sixth level of Qi Refining.
He simply suppressed his cultivation level.
"That's excellent!" Upon hearing this, Li Yourong nodded slightly.
Although Yang Jiuli's cultivation level was somewhat low.
However, there is a second-tier spiritual vein here. If one works harder, there is a chance to catch up.
After a few drinks, Yang Jiuli inquired, "Master Li, is there anything you wish to instruct me on today?"
"I have indeed come to see you today because I have something to discuss!" Li Yourong said.
"Oh!" Yang Jiuli's gaze sharpened.
"Recently, rogue cultivators have been frequently robbing our Li family cultivators... especially alchemists... If you don't have important business, try not to leave Yunmeng Lake... If you really must leave, you can apply to the family to send a late-stage Qi Refining cultivator to escort you!"
Li Yourong said.
Normally, such a small matter could be handled by an ordinary person.
However, Li Yourong and Yang Jiuli were somewhat acquainted, so she took the opportunity to check on the latter's recent situation.
Just a few words of encouragement.
She had a fairly good impression of this young man who had a remarkable talent for alchemy.
"I see!" Yang Jiuli exclaimed in realization, cupping his hands in thanks. "Thank you for informing me, Master Li!"
"Of course!" Li Yourong said.
Just then, several bubbles appeared in the nearby spirit pool.
Li Yourong was surprised and looked over.
But then, in the spirit pool, beneath a lotus flower, a small white jade python peeked out, secretly observing Li Yourong.
"What an adorable little one..." Li Yourong exclaimed with a smile after seeing Bingbing's bright, sparkling eyes.
Yang Jiuli smiled slightly.
This was naturally because he made Bingbing appear.
This way, if Li Yourong finds out that he has a pet, it won't lead to any speculation in the future.
"Did this hatch from that second-tier beast egg?" Li Yourong withdrew her gaze and looked at Yang Jiuli.
A light shone in her eyes.
It seems unbelievable, but the beast egg actually hatched successfully!
"I nurtured this little guy day and night with the energy of green wood, and I never expected that I would successfully hatch it!" Yang Jiuli nodded and said.
"I see, then congratulations to Fellow Daoist Yang!" Li Yourong exclaimed in realization.
She also studied ancient books on animal breeding.
It is mentioned that nurturing with the Qi of Green Wood can increase the probability of hatching spirit beasts.
However, the life force of this beast egg was extremely weak in the past.
The Li family also tried to have a clansman with the aura of green wood incubate the seed, but it had no effect, so they eventually gave up.
Who would have thought that Yang Jiuli would succeed!
She didn't think much of it, only that a miracle had occurred because of Yang Jiuli's tireless efforts.
"Haha, this is indeed a pleasant surprise." Yang Jiuli smiled.
"Judging from this little guy's aura, he should already be in the mid-stage of the first rank, comparable to the fourth level of Qi Refining!" Li Yourong thought to herself. "A second-rank bloodline... and cultivating on a second-rank spiritual vein, reaching the fourth level of Qi Refining in five years is within the normal range."