Chapter 352: Bestowing Talisman Techniques, Xiao Yan's Breakthrough

Chapter 352: Bestowing Talisman Techniques, Xiao Yan's Breakthrough

2024-09-25

"Wei Family Head, given our relationship, I should accompany you to ensure Zihao's safety.

However, these past few days, Xiao Yan's cultivation has reached a critical juncture, and I must stay by her side to oversee her progress. I won't be able to leave for a while."

"If you can wait a few more days, perhaps I can join you on your journey to the State Capital."

It had been half a year since Lu Qing taught Xiao Yan the Breath Method.

Although the little girl was mischievous and playful, she was surprisingly diligent when it came to cultivation.

At the very least, she completed her daily cultivation tasks with utmost seriousness, never slacking off.

Xiao Yan possessed exceptional talent, born with the innate Ice Bone Jade Flesh and a hint of Primordial Essence Body.

After the integration of the Primordial Essence into her body, her latent Primordial Essence Body potential was fully awakened.

It could be said that Xiao Yan, in terms of cultivation talent alone, was truly a genius.

Even Hu Zezhi, blessed with great fortune and considered a prodigy, couldn't compare to her.

Despite not undergoing rigorous training, after six months, Xiao Yan had perfected the Breath Method.

With just one more breakthrough, she would achieve the Primordial Realm, where Vital Energy Permeates the Body, free from impurities, and the Hundred Meridians Open.

According to Lu Qing's calculations, Xiao Yan's breakthrough was expected to occur within the next few days.

In Lu Qing's eyes, aside from his master and Xiao Li, no one else in this world could be more important than Xiao Yan.

Breaking through to the Primordial Realm was not without its dangers.

Therefore, at this crucial moment, even if the sky were to fall, he wouldn't leave her side.

"I understand Lu Xiaolangjun's intentions, but Zihao might be in peril. As his father, I'm afraid I can't afford to wait that long. So, I'll go alone."

"Moreover, I'm just going to observe the situation and won't directly reveal myself.

After all, it's the State Capital, and even if that mysterious force is audacious, they might not dare to cause trouble openly there.

Otherwise, Zihao and the others wouldn't have sought refuge there."

Wei Xinghe could sense that Xiao Yan's aura was indeed full and vibrant, indicating an imminent breakthrough.

After some thought, he decided to go to the State Capital to assess the situation himself.

Lu Qing nodded, not surprised by Wei Xinghe's decision.

He handed over a jade sword token, "Wei Family Head, during my free time, I crafted this sword token. Take it.

I've infused it with a small sword formation and sealed three strands of sword energy within.

If you encounter an overwhelming enemy, you can summon it, and it should provide some defense."

He then took out two talismans, "This Swift Talisman will enhance your speed threefold for a quarter of an hour when activated at a critical moment.

It might prove to be a lifesaver in times of crisis.

And this Concealment Talisman can conceal your Primordial Realm aura.

As long as they aren't right next to you, even fellow Primordial Realm cultivators will find it difficult to detect your aura."

"Thank you, Lu Xiaolangjun."

Wei Xinghe accepted the three treasures.

He knew that Lu Qing was now a true cultivator, and the items he offered were extraordinary.

He respectfully kept them with utmost seriousness.

"Unfortunately, time is pressing, and the jade you sent last time has been used up.

Otherwise, I could have crafted more talismans for your protection, Wei Family Head."

Lu Qing expressed his regret.

Most of the jade sent by the Wei family had been used to refine the Spirit Condensing Stele, leaving little remaining.

As a result, he hadn't crafted many talismans.

"That's more than enough. At my current level, even with more treasures, I might not be able to activate them."

Wei Xinghe quickly responded.

He was well aware of his own limitations.

Currently, he was only at the Primordial First Stage, and his soul power wasn't particularly strong.

He had just sensed the three treasures Lu Qing gave, and they were indeed extraordinary.

Each required a considerable amount of soul power to activate.

Even if Lu Qing gave him more talismans, he wouldn't be able to use them.

"Xinghe, you must be cautious on this journey. The situation outside is different from before, and it's not peaceful.

Remember, while Zihao's safety is important, your well-being is also crucial to the Wei family's survival."

Wei Shanhai instructed.

"I understand, Ancestor," Wei Xinghe replied earnestly.

Wei Shanhai wouldn't accompany him on this trip. Although Wei Zihao was a direct descendant, he hadn't yet earned the right to have both Primordial Realm cultivators of the Wei family attend to his matters.

If both Primordial Realm cultivators perished in the State Capital, it would spell disaster for the Wei family.

As the Ancestor of the Wei Family, Wei Shanhai knew how to prioritize matters.

Thus, after the banquet, Wei Xinghe immediately set off for the State Capital.

Although he had the Sword Token and the Talisman from Lu Qing, he still felt a sense of reassurance.

Especially that Sword Token.

When he probed with his spiritual sense, he could feel an extremely sharp sword intent within it.

Once unleashed, its power was unimaginable.

At the very least, he believed that with his Primordial First Stage cultivation, it was completely impossible to withstand its might.

The State Capital was not close to Cang County, and by the time Wei Xinghe arrived, it was already the afternoon of the second day.

Looking at the majestic State Capital, Wei Xinghe took a moment to regulate his breathing before entering the city.

Once inside, he felt that everything was as usual, and there was no sense of impending danger. Wei Xinghe's heart calmed down.

He walked slowly on the street, his body concealed by the Concealment Talisman given by Lu Qing.

Thus, no one in the entire State Capital noticed that a Primordial Realm cultivator had quietly entered the city.

After strolling on the street for a while, Wei Xinghe seized an opportunity and stealthily slipped into a small tavern.

"Sir, we're about to close. Please come again tomorrow."

The shopkeeper inside, sensing someone entering, replied without lifting his head.

"Ahem!"

Wei Xinghe coughed loudly.

The shopkeeper was taken aback and looked up, only to have his expression change dramatically.

"Family Head! How did you..."

"Silence, we'll talk inside."

Wei Xinghe interrupted the shopkeeper.

The shopkeeper reacted, "Yes, yes, yes, please come inside, sir. We have some ingredients left, and I'll prepare a meal for you right away."

Soon, the shopkeeper led Wei Xinghe to a secluded meditation chamber in the back.

"Family Head, this stone chamber is specially made. Conversations here will not be heard outside."

"Hmm, not bad," Wei Xinghe said, examining the thick and tightly sealed walls of the chamber with a satisfied expression.

However, he soon became solemn.

"I came here because I heard your news that you've found Hao'er's whereabouts?"

"Yes, Family Head, two days ago, we spotted the Eldest Son in the city.

At first, we thought it was a mistake, but after repeated investigations, we finally confirmed that it was indeed the Young Master."

"You needed to confirm repeatedly that Hao'er..."

Wei Xinghe was taken aback. The scouts in the Wei Family should be familiar with Hao'er's appearance, so why did they need to investigate repeatedly to confirm his identity?

"This is also something we haven't had a chance to report to you, Family Head. Please be prepared, the Young Master seems to have changed and is not quite the same as before."

The shopkeeper reported cautiously.

"What's going on? Tell me the truth."

Wei Xinghe's heart sank, and he demanded an explanation.

...

While Wei Xinghe was arriving at the State Capital, back in Nine Li Village, Lu Qing was also looking grave.

At that moment, Xiao Yan was sitting cross-legged in front of him, her face tense, her energy surging, and there were signs of her breaking through the bottleneck.

Lu Xiao stood anxiously on Lu Qing's shoulder.

"Hmm."

Lu Qing nodded, his mind fully focused on Xiao Yan, observing the fluctuations of her energy, not daring to relax for a moment.

He, too, was extremely tense.

In this way, the man and the little beast both stared intently at Xiao Yan, fearing that something might go wrong during her breakthrough.

This left "Flame" speechless.

In his opinion, both Lu Qing and Lu Xiao were overly anxious.

The breathing method Lu Qing had taught Xiao Yan was an authentic and orthodox cultivation technique, the safest there was.

As long as one followed the steps and cultivated diligently, there was almost no risk of deviation.

Moreover, with Xiao Yan's solid foundation and exceptional talent, this breakthrough could be considered a natural progression with almost no chance of failure.

Lu Qing and Lu Xiao were simply worrying unnecessarily.

Indeed, the breakthrough proceeded just as "Flame" had anticipated.

Xiao Yan's breakthrough went smoothly, and she broke through the bottleneck with minimal effort.

She effortlessly opened up her hundred meridians, allowing vital energy to permeate her body, successfully reaching the Qi Condensation Realm.

Of course, Xiao Yan had only reached the Qi Condensation Realm in terms of cultivation.

In terms of strength, she was far, far behind Lu Qing, and the two were not even comparable.

However, speaking of strength differences, cultivation realms were what they were.

Xiao Yan's breakthrough to the Qi Condensation Realm meant that she could now begin cultivating the Energy Absorption Method, refining spiritual energy for her own use, and becoming a true cultivator.

As the Cosmic Rules manifested, energy descended, initiating Xiao Yan's transformation into a Primordial Body.

Lu Qing and Xiao Li finally heaved a sigh of relief.

At this point, it indicated that Xiao Yan's breakthrough was complete, and there would be no more risks.

Xiao Yan's transformation into a Primordial Body took a considerable amount of time.

After all, her aptitude was extraordinary, far surpassing that of an average Primordial Realm cultivator.

After about half an hour, the Cosmic Rules dissipated, revealing Xiao Yan's tiny body.

The little girl opened her eyes, filled with delight.

"Brother, I think I've broken through!"

"Yes, you're right. You've broken through. Xiao Yan, you're truly amazing," Lu Qing praised immediately.

Xiao Li also jumped over to congratulate Xiao Yan.

Watching the two little ones playing, 'Flame' couldn't help but feel a sense of awe.

Although he had anticipated that Xiao Yan's breakthrough would be smooth,

he was still astonished when she truly succeeded, officially opening her meridians and entering the Primordial Qi Condensation Realm.

Xiao Yan's age was incredibly young; during their interactions over this period, 'Flame' had learned that she wasn't even nine years old yet.

A Primordial Realm cultivator under the age of nine was an extremely rare genius, even in the ancient cultivation era.

She was a true prodigy of the Immortal Path.

Once such a talent appeared, they would undoubtedly be sought after by all the major Immortal Sects, nurtured as their core disciples.

Who would have thought that this playful little girl possessed such remarkable talent?

considering Lu Qing's strength, 'Flame' couldn't help but wonder.

Could Lu Qing and Xiao Yan's ancestors have some extraordinary bloodline?

Otherwise, how could such a peerless genius sibling be born in a small mountain village?

"Lu Qing, I just sensed a disturbance in the Cosmic Rules here. Has Xiao Yan broken through?"

At this moment, Doctor Chen's voice echoed in Lu Qing's mind.

"Yes, Master. Xiao Yan has successfully broken through and formed a Primordial Body," Lu Qing replied using sound transmission.

"I'll be right there!"

Excitement filled Doctor Chen's voice.

Soon, two sets of footsteps approached from outside, belonging to Doctor Chen and Wei Shanhai.

"Grandpa Chen, Grandpa Wei, I've successfully broken through. Isn't that amazing?"

Xiao Yan proudly showed off to the two elders upon their arrival.

"Yes, Xiao Yan, you're incredible!"

"Amazing, Xiao Yan is truly remarkable!"

The two elders didn't hold back their praise, showering her with compliments.

Wei Shanhai, in particular, was filled with awe.

Xiao Yan was not even nine years old, yet she had already entered the Primordial Realm.

Although Xiao Yan's Primordial Realm wasn't exceptionally powerful, the realm itself was significant.

By breaking through to the Primordial Realm, Xiao Yan had unblocked her hundred meridians and opened her acupoints, transforming her life essence.

Even if her cultivation progress stalled from this point on,

as long as nothing unexpected happened, her Primordial Body would allow her to live a pain-free life until the age of two hundred.

Moreover, with Lu Qing's presence, how could he not find a way to enhance Xiao Yan's cultivation?

Therefore, it was foreseeable that Xiao Yan's future cultivation path would be incredibly smooth and have an extremely high ceiling.

"Hehe."

Xiao Yan beamed with joy upon receiving praise from the two elders.

Seeing this, Doctor Chen sighed inwardly.

The little girl had never been driven by personal gain when it came to cultivation.

Initially, it was Lu Qing's ability to fly that piqued her curiosity.

Later, she found the process of cultivation quite enjoyable.

Sitting in meditation and practicing energy cultivation daily made her feel refreshed and energized.

Despite her playful nature, she approached her morning and evening cultivation sessions with utmost seriousness, never once slacking off.

Perhaps it was this mindset that contributed to her swift progress.

"Brother, you said that after I master the Breath Method, you'll teach me how to fly.

Can Xiao Yan learn it now?"

The little girl hadn't forgotten her initial motivation for practicing the Breath Method.

"Of course, you can learn it, but when you'll be able to fly depends on how hard you work," Lu Qing continued to make promises.

"Xiao Yan will definitely work hard!" Xiao Yan said earnestly.

Lu Qing smiled, about to say something, when his expression suddenly changed.

"Lu Qing, what's wrong?"

Doctor Chen and Wei Shanhai noticed Lu Qing's change.

"I sense that the talisman I gave to Wei Family Head has been activated," Lu Qing said with a solemn expression.

(End of Chapter)

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