5: Chapter 5 Golden Core Stage Cultivation Techniques!

Ji Taichang shook his head: "Martial Aunt was kind to me, so of course I wouldn't stand by and watch her die. This is what I should have done; there's no need for repayment."

"That won't do!"

Upon hearing this, Yang Yao grew somewhat anxious. She grabbed Ji Taichang's hand: "One thing is one thing. How could that little bit of kindness from years ago possibly cancel out a life-saving debt?"

"If you refuse repayment, then I... then I won't let you leave!"

Her soft and warm little hand holding his caused the flames Ji Taichang had just barely suppressed to begin rising once more.

"Well then... I'd like to go to the Scripture Pavilion to select a Cultivation Technique."

After a brief moment of thought, Ji Taichang smoothly proposed a request.

"No problem!"

"Here's my identity token. Take it and go to the Scripture Pavilion to pick any Cultivation Technique you want; the contribution points will all be charged to my account!"

"Tomorrow, go to the Alchemy Hall to return the token to me, and from now on, work under me. I'll arrange a good position for you in the Alchemy Hall!"

Yang Yao stuffed her identity token into Ji Taichang's hand.

An Inner Sect Disciple of Qingyun Sect only received a meager amount of Spirit Stone resources each month, barely enough for Cultivation.

To obtain more Cultivation resources and Cultivation Techniques, one had to complete Sect missions, accumulate contribution points, and exchange them!

Ji Taichang himself lacked contribution points, but Yang Yao certainly did not!

"Thank you, Martial Aunt!"

Ji Taichang, his face full of gratitude, bid farewell to Yang Yao and immediately headed for the Scripture Pavilion.

Yang Yao swiftly returned to her own boudoir, only then beginning to remove her clothes to treat the injury on her back.

The territory of Qingyun Sect was vast, and the Scripture Pavilion was quite far away.

When he was alone and unobserved, Ji Taichang licked his lips and silently recited in his heart: "System, I want to claim the rewards, all of them as cultivation!"

[Ding! Congratulations, host, for obtaining 30% of the cultivation of the Sect Master of Liehuo Sect!]

Boom!

As the System notification sound fell.

A vast and unimaginably powerful surge of spiritual power suddenly appeared within Ji Taichang's Dantian. It surged through the Meridians and acupoints throughout his body, merging into every inch of his flesh and blood, causing his cultivation to skyrocket!

Previously, Ji Taichang had taken the ningyuan pill given by Yang Weile, and his cultivation had broken through to the eighth level of the Qi Refinement Stage.

At this moment, the spiritual power within his entire body was incredibly vast, as if a volcano was erupting in his Dantian. His body even swelled slightly, like a balloon.

Ji Taichang's face contorted. He felt as if all the Meridians and acupoints in his body were about to explode, and his head felt as if thousands of steel needles were stabbing into it. The process was excruciatingly painful.

All because this power was too immense!

In the blink of an eye, his cultivation instantly broke through to the ninth level of the Qi Refinement Stage, then shattered the shackles and stepped into the Foundation Establishment Stage!

But this was far from over!

His cultivation was still skyrocketing!

Foundation Establishment Stage, first level!

Foundation Establishment Stage, second level!

...

Foundation Establishment Stage, sixth level!

Ji Taichang's swollen body returned to normal. His black hair moved without wind, and the spiritual power within his body surged like a great river, ceaseless and vigorous!

Whoosh!

He reopened his eyes. A sharp glint flashed briefly in his pupils, and an imposing pressure was added to his presence!

"Truly worthy of being the Sect Master of Liehuo Sect!"

"Just 30% of his cultivation brings me to the sixth level of the Foundation Establishment Stage. If it were 70% or 80%, wouldn't that be insane!"

"By then, I should be able to take down Yang Weile!"

Ji Taichang clenched his fist fiercely, his heart filled with immense excitement and exhilaration!

Ji Taichang didn't just possess 30% of the Sect Master of Liehuo Sect's cultivation; he also gained his comprehension and mastery of Cultivation Techniques!

At this moment, Ji Taichang's mind now contained a copy of the "Blazing Fire Art," along with a vast amount of insights and mastery related to it. It felt as if he had painstakingly cultivated this technique for over a decade, reaching a level of Minor Achievement!

A moment later.

Ji Taichang suppressed his excited emotions, carefully restrained all his power and aura, and headed towards the Scripture Pavilion.

"Good evening, Senior Martial Uncle."

"I am here under the order of Elder Yang Yao to select a Cultivation Technique from the Scripture Pavilion."

Ji Taichang took out Yang Yao's identity token, bowed respectfully to the old gatekeeper of the Scripture Pavilion, his tone reverent.

Although the gatekeeper looked rather slovenly and didn't seem to possess any noticeable cultivation or ability, Ji Taichang dared not look down on him in the slightest.

After all, the Scripture Pavilion was an important location within Qingyun Sect!

Anyone qualified to guard this place was certainly no weakling.

The gatekeeper leaned against the doorway, snoring as if he were already sound asleep, completely ignoring Ji Taichang.

Ji Taichang, used to such sights, walked directly into the Scripture Pavilion.

Whoosh!

The gatekeeper suddenly opened his eyes, glanced at Ji Taichang's retreating figure, a flicker of strange light passing through his aged eyes.

"Foundation Establishment Stage sixth level at such a young age... When did such a Prodigy appear among the Inner Sect Disciples of Qingyun Sect?"

...

Soon.

Ji Taichang had selected his Cultivation Technique; he had a target in mind from the start.

A Golden Core Stage Cultivation Technique, the Turtle Breath Art!

Although it was a Golden Core Stage Cultivation Technique, the required contribution points were the lowest, and very few people exchanged for this technique.

This was because the Turtle Breath Art offered no combat power whatsoever. Its greatest function was to conceal one's entire aura, allowing one to evade the perception of others.

While it wasn't very useful to others, it was absolutely perfect for Ji Taichang!

After obtaining the System, he was destined for a rapid surge in strength within a short time. Without the Turtle Breath Art, he would easily be detected!

If Yang Weile found out, that would be dangerous!

After exchanging for the Turtle Breath Art, Ji Taichang returned to his room and eagerly began Cultivating!

...

The night passed without incident.

Early the next morning, Ji Taichang exhaled a turbid breath. With a thought, he activated the Turtle Breath Art.

His powerful cultivation at the sixth level of the Foundation Establishment Stage gradually dissipated, reverting back to the eighth level of the Qi Refinement Stage.

Ji Taichang nodded in satisfaction and began making his way to the Alchemy Hall.

The Alchemy Hall was one of the most important places in Qingyun Sect, responsible for refining the Medicinal Pills required for the entire Sect's Cultivation.

Yang Yao, as an Elder of the Alchemy Hall, although only at the Peak of the ninth level of the Foundation Establishment Stage, was already capable of refining Golden Core Stage Medicinal Pills, making her a Third-Grade Alchemist!

The ability to refine Qi Refinement Stage Medicinal Pills made one a First-Grade Alchemist; refining Foundation Establishment Stage Medicinal Pills made one a Second-Grade Alchemist, and so on!

Coupled with her identity as the Sect Master's daughter.

Yang Yao held a very high status within the Alchemy Hall.

Inside the resplendent Alchemy Hall, numerous Disciples were busy with Alchemy. Yang Yao wore a light purple ruqun dress. Her ample bosom remained strikingly eye-catching. She was tall and voluptuous, with a beautiful, captivating appearance, like a ripe peach waiting to be picked.

Many male Disciples in the Alchemy Hall would frequently glance up at Yang Yao, their eyes hiding fervor and desire!

Yang Yao was one of the three great beauties of Qingyun Sect, and her figure was so fiery hot, making it hard for anyone not to be moved!

"What a pity. Such a tempting beauty, who knows which bastard she'll end up with in the end!"

Many male Disciples sighed inwardly.

"Martial Aunt, I'm here."

At that moment, a steady and gentle voice rang out.

Yang Yao's eyes suddenly lit up!

Her previously calm face instantly gained a touch of joy. The corners of her mouth subconsciously curled into a smile as she strode towards Ji Taichang.

That majestic area of hers bounced along with her steps, causing the surrounding male Disciples' eyes to go wide, followed by a chorus of gulping sounds!