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Chapter 119: Chapter 119: Qi Refining Ninth Layer!
Life Extension Elixir!
Li Quanqing looked at the pure white elixir in his hand, marked with dark green patterns, feeling its fragrance overwhelming his senses, stirring a deep desire from within.
It was a fundamental desire for longevity!
Such elixirs were not meant to be saved for later; they were to be consumed immediately.
Li Quanqing sat on the beach, adjusted his state, and swallowed the elixir.
Boom!
The Turtle Longevity Elixir melted in his mouth instantly, turning into a warm stream that traveled down his throat to his stomach, followed by a tremendous burst of life force.
The power of the elixir surged, slowly erasing the traces of years on his body.
Splash!
Within his Dantian, this power also stirred restlessly, enhancing the origin of life, consequently weakening the bottlenecks slightly.
The azure Mana flowed like rivers in reverse, rampaging through his meridians, and fiercely assailing the bottleneck of the Qi Refining Ninth Layer.
It was time for a breakthrough!
Li Quanqing took out a Storage Bag, which was specially filled with numerous Spiritual Energy Groups, now all being crushed by his Mana.
Whoosh!
Rich and astonishing Spiritual Energy burst forth from the Storage Bag like a volcanic eruption, a milky-white waterfall emerged, penetrating his body through all pores.
Mana surged, refining the Spiritual Energy instantly, pounding like tides, assaulting the bottleneck.
Pop!
It was unclear whether it was the effect of the Turtle Longevity Elixir or Li Quanqing’s own accumulated strength that was already sufficient.
The Azure Sea Mana surged through, and the bottleneck shattered in an instant!
It was unbelievably smooth!
Qi Refining Ninth Layer!
Just one more step forward, and Foundation Establishment seemed within reach!
"Huff!"
Li Quanqing slowly exhaled a turbid breath, calming the fierce fluctuations inside his body, with Mana gathering in his Dantian like a deep pool.
From his facial orifices, several snake-like wisps of white vapor emerged, forming clouds around his body that lingered for a long time.
The young cultivator not only improved his cultivation but seemed to have reversed in age slightly, his skin becoming translucent and each hair gleaming, exuding an ethereal aura.
His green robe fluttered, upright as bamboo, increasingly possessing that elusive, immortal-like quality.
Li Quanqing opened his eyes, his pupils warm and glowing, feeling as if he had rejuvenated by many years, his physique felt lighter.
"After this New Year, I’d only be twenty-three, now with an added twenty years of lifespan, doesn’t that mean..."
"I’m only two and a half years old now?"
The young man chuckled wryly, appearing only seventeen or eighteen with a vibrant youthful aura.
Yet, the surging Azure Sea Mana around him gave off a profound and unfathomable presence like the vast Hanhai, commanding awe and fear.
At a glance, one could tell he was a true immortal seed, a favored child of heaven, and even calling him a successor of the Golden Core would not be an exaggeration.
"Moo moo~"
Water splashed about as Ao Qing lazily surfaced, shaking its head as if to congratulate its master.
It opened its wide mouth, engulfing the surrounding dissipating Spiritual Energy like a whirlwind, issuing a satisfied roar.
"You too, seem ready for a breakthrough."
Li Quanqing smiled, petting the carp’s head, estimating that it would just be a matter of months, the time would pass in the blink of an eye.
Now standing at the pinnacle of Qi Refinement, it was time to look towards Foundation Establishment, feeling it within his grasp.
"Three barriers of Foundation Establishment, my physical body comparable to Body Refinement Great Perfection, abundant and vast Azure Sea Mana, and the soul nourished by Soul Nourishing Water, crafting a Sea Suppressing Heart Sword."
"Adding the Foundation Establishment Spiritual Object promised by the family, my own chances of successful self-cultivated Foundation Establishment must be at least fifty or sixty percent, right?"
Li Quanqing twirled his Soul Nourishing Wood Bracelet, feeling the Tao brightly illuminated, the future full of promise!
The days that followed were as calm and peaceful as ever, with all Spiritual Beasts nearing breakthrough already achieved it, and the rest needing time to nurture gradually.
The fastest in terms of progress was the Cloud-Stepping Snow Leopard, leveraging the chill contained within the Ice Feather, plus Li Quanqing cleansing its foundation with the Ice Soul Cold Light.
It successfully broke through to the Qi Refinement Sixth Layer, just one more step to unlock the Light Group reward.
Following closely were the Thunder Horn Python and the little Vine Wood Ape, which should be able to step into the Qi Refinement Realm in just over half a year.
As for the five vibrantly colored Kunluns?
Aside from the delicious taste of the Spirit Eggs they laid, best not to mention their cultivation progress! 𝘯𝑜𝑣𝑝𝑢𝘣.𝑐𝑜𝑚
"Progress with the Treasure Light Toad is also slowing down..."
Li Quanqing stroked the croaking Spiritual Toad, as by now the Golden Marrow Jade no longer benefited them; it could be sold for Spirit Stones.
"Dinner time, dinner time!"
The young green-robed cultivator walked on water, scattering fish bait, the surface of the water sparkling brilliantly, fish scales churning like tides.
He took out various cultivation elixirs like the Yellow Bud Elixir and Golden Wind Jade Dew Elixir, occasionally mixing them in with the fish bait, feeding the Green Jade Carps to aid their cultivation.
This third batch of a hundred Green Jade Carps was also gradually breaking through to the Qi Refinement Second Layer, awaiting the time they collectively ascend to the Mid-Qi Refinement Stage.
Li Quanqing estimated that by then, he could utilize that surge of powerful Spiritual Energy tide to commence assaulting the Foundation Establishment bottleneck.
The Spiritual Energy in Fish-Dragon Pool was limited; he had not fed them Joyful Pills to spawn new fishlings, as the existing Green Jade Carps were already sufficient.
Thump, thump!
Above his head, suddenly someone knocked on the Island Protection Array, emitting a dull sound.
Li Quanqing raised his head and immediately saw a familiar burly figure approaching, floating in the air with a smiling face looking at him.
"Third... Supreme Second Elder!"
Li Quanqing hurriedly took out the Array Plate, activated the Array, and welcomed him in.
"You lad, you’ve actually made another breakthrough."
Li Kunli walked through the air; after achieving Foundation Establishment, he appeared much younger and possessed a much more carefree demeanor.
He looked like a man in his thirties or forties, with an upright posture, a broad back, and jet-black hair.
"Greetings to the Supreme Second Elder."
This was the first private meeting between the two since the breakthrough, and Li Quanqing seemed somewhat restrained.
"Alas, indeed it feels distant!"
Li Kunli shook his head, his speech as direct as ever: "In six months, my old man’s Foundation Establishment Ceremony will take place. Feel free to join, are you coming, lad?"
"Of course, to congratulate the Hall Master!"
Listening to the familiar tone, Li Quanqing’s attitude relaxed slightly.
"As for the gift, just handle it casually, you know I don’t fuss over such trivialities."
Li Kunli teased Ao Qing, with a casual attitude: "By the way, lad, would you fancy the position of Artifact Refining Hall Master?"
Li Quanqing was stunned for a moment: "Does the Elder mean..."
"The Second Elder and five other Elders perished transporting Foundation Establishment Pills. The Grand Elder, feeling the weight of his years, has already retired, and now nearly ten of the thirty-six influential Elder positions are vacant."
"Which position do you fancy, lad, leading the Artifact Hall or being the overseer Elder of Baoying Fang?"
Both positions were lucrative; the share of Spirit Stones they split yearly was akin to stuffing money into sacks, coveted by everyone in the family.
Now, however, it was all up to a single word from Li Kunli.
The family is truly turbulent!
Fortunately, these have all passed, and the dust has settled, with the lineage of the Third Elder solely in power.
Clan Leader Li Zongyao has held this position for one hundred and eighty years, and now, with his descendants showing no promise, all hopes are pinned on Li Quangeng of the distant Sword Sect to successfully establish his foundation.
Li Quanqing suppressed the thoughts in his heart: "The position of Artifact Refining Hall Master should go to Brother Quanlin; I feel the overseer Elder of Baoying Fang better suits me."
The youth chuckled softly; Fish-Dragon Island was just tens of miles away from Baoying Square, perfectly convenient.
"You lad, still as greedy as ever."
Li Kunli laughed heartily and agreed: "Clearly, your Artifact Refining skills are superior, but the Baoying Fang position is also not bad, work hard, and don’t be sloppy."
"From today, you are the Seventh Elder of the Green Jade Li Family, in charge of all affairs of Baoying Fang, and should anyone oppose you, I grant you authority to suppress them on the spot."
Li Quanqing, after all, was young and could not compare to those family elders of the Kun and Yu generations; the first six elders all were in the Qi Refining Great Perfection Realm.
Although he ranked only as the seventh, his authority was sufficient to rank him within the top three of the family.
The Third Elder then handed over a Jade Scroll: "This is the family legacy for Second Rank Artifact Masters; take a look, and ask me if you have any questions."
"Thank you, Hall Master."
Li Quanqing respectfully accepted it.
After Li Kunli left, he couldn’t wait to change into the new Elder’s Magic Robe and hung the Seventh Elder’s Identity Jade.
"Baoying Fang, is this mine now?"
The youth still found it unbelievable at this moment.
Strictly speaking, he only possessed half of the controlling rights of Baoying Fang; the other half was with the Xie family.
Li Quanqing was planning to pick a day within the next few days to officially take office in the workshop.
Unexpectedly, that same evening, several family managers from Baoying Square took the initiative to visit.
"We pay our respects to the Seventh Elder!"
Five family members stood on a Spirit Boat, bowing respectfully, each having sole authority over a part of Baoying Fang.
Li Quanqing glanced at them; he had only met one of them, Li Yujiao, responsible for many matters of the Great Auction House in Baoying.
"Elder Quanqing, this is Baoying Fang’s share for you this year; please have a look."
The portly leading man handed over a Storage Bag, bowing and nodding his head.
He was also one of the Jade Generation Elders from the Li family, whom he had seen before, belonging to the faction of the Grand Elder.
Now switching allegiances, afraid of the new official’s vigorous reforms, he hurriedly brought a few colleagues to foster good relations with this new superior.
Li Quanqing opened the Storage Bag, and the intense Treasure Light filled his eyes, causing his palm to tremble slightly.
"So much?"
These Spirit Stones were enough for him to buy either the Dragon Flame Eagle or that Canghai Whale.
"The Second Elder departed suddenly, so this year’s harvest has not yet been handed over to the family. Together with a small token from us, it’s not much, but please, Elder, accept it."
Li Quanqing caressed the Storage Bag thoughtfully: "It’s my first year in office, and there mustn’t be any issues with the family!"
"Elder, please rest assured, this year’s profit from Baoying Fang will definitely be more than in previous years, not less!"
The middle-aged Cultivator immediately straightened his face, thumping his chest loudly.
He’s a talent; I’ll have Quanfu learn more from this shrewd man.
Li Quanqing nodded slightly: "Since Baoying Square also shows stable progress this year, rising step by step, let’s continue operating according to the family’s previous arrangements."
He currently lacked sufficient personnel below him and was too lazy to make any changes in personnel.
After inquiring in detail about the various responsibilities of the overseer Elder of Baoying Fang, he sent the people away.
Holding the heavy Storage Bag, Li Quanqing felt a surge of excitement within him, preparing to make a trip to the Whale Emperor Fang.
Now that his cultivation was sufficient and he had enough Spirit Stones, it was time to capture the two powerful Spiritual Beasts, the Dragon Flame Eagle and the Canghai Whale, that he had long set his heart on!
