As the System's evolution continued, a series of notifications rang in Chu Feng's ears, and before he could examine them closely, a large surge of insights flooded his mind.
“Bang!”
A muffled sound suddenly came from within Chu Feng's body, as if some restriction had been broken.
What followed was an indescribable power surging into Chu Feng's body; this power did not raise Chu Feng's Realm, but it made Chu Feng's body much stronger.
“Whoosh!”
After the power infusion ended, Chu Feng exhaled a breath of relief, and an arrow of turbid Qi shot out from his mouth, striking the old wooden table in front of him, corroding its surface into a pitted mess.
This was the turbid Qi accumulated in Chu Feng's body, originating from years of impurities, and now that it was expelled, he immediately felt refreshed and invigorated.
【Name: Chu Feng】
【Age: 17】
【Remaining Lifespan: 48 years】
【Spiritual Root: Five Elements Yellow Rank High Grade Spiritual Root (Can be improved using lifespan)】
【Cultivation: Qi Refinement Stage Second Layer (Can be improved using lifespan)】
【Special Cultivation Technique: Savage Bull Strength (Proficient), Qi Refining Sutra (Beginner), Overlord Body Scripture (Perfected) (Can be improved using lifespan)】
“Although my Realm hasn't changed, my strength has increased quite a bit.”
Chu Feng clenched his fists and assessed his condition; he felt that his current body possessed an incomparably overbearing power, and one punch could easily blow up the Pavilion where Jiang Mei lived.
“Ordinary Qi Refinement Stage cultivators should not be my opponents now. I just don't know if I can defeat that cheap Master of mine now.”
As Chu Feng was thinking, he suddenly heard Jiang Mei and Li Ning talking.
Under the effect of the Overlord Body Scripture, his physical qualities had improved in all aspects, including his hearing.
“Disciple, was there a strange sound just now?”
“Master, this is our medicinal garden, and there are many animals. It might just be the commotion from an animal hunting.”
“That's true.”
…………
Hearing the conversation between Jiang Mei and her Disciple, Chu Feng's initially joyful mood instantly cooled down.
“Is the perception of a Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator so strong? She could even detect such a small movement from me just now.”
Chu Feng recalled the situation just now, and cold sweat involuntarily broke out.
It was fortunate that Jiang Mei had only just entered the Foundation Establishment Stage; otherwise, Chu Feng might have already been exposed.
“I need to be more careful when using the System's functions in the future.”
Chu Feng thought to himself, while simultaneously circulating the Overlord Body Scripture to suppress his Qi and blood, making himself appear as thin and weak as before.
And just then, Jiang Mei and her Disciple's conversation started again:
“Master, what exactly is the origin of that Spirit Monster? It even required you to rush back personally.”
Hearing Li Ning's words, Chu Feng also became curious. For Jiang Mei to rush back so urgently, that Spirit Monster should also be at the Foundation Establishment Stage level.
But this was the Taiqing Sect's medicinal garden, and within the Taiqing Sect's territory, a Foundation Establishment Stage Spirit Monster should not be able to enter.
At this moment, Jiang Mei spoke, clearing up Chu Feng's confusion.
“The news I heard is that this Spirit Monster is called a Mountain Demon, with a human face and a monkey body. It might be related to a big shot within the Sect, but everyone tacitly pretends not to know about this connection.”
“Furthermore, this Mountain Demon is very strong. Currently, more than thirty Outer Sect Disciples have been injured, and more than ten Utility Disciples from other medicinal gardens have died.”
As soon as Jiang Mei finished speaking, Li Ning's panicked voice immediately rang out:
“Outer Sect Disciples, those are all Foundation Establishment Stage existences! If they can't deal with it, what will we do if that Mountain Demon comes here?”
Jiang Mei spoke again afterwards, but due to a sudden gust of wind in the medicinal garden, Chu Feng couldn't hear clearly for a moment.
“Damn it, something went wrong at a crucial moment!”
Chu Feng muttered, walked to the window, and opened it.
By this time, Jiang Mei had almost finished speaking.
Chu Feng only heard Jiang Mei say that she was old now, and her combat power was not what it used to be, so she reported it to the Sect, requesting that a Foundation Establishment Stage Disciple be sent to help. With two Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators guarding together, they would be prepared for any eventuality.
After that, Jiang Mei and Li Ning did not say anything more.
“Send a Foundation Establishment Stage Disciple to help? Will this work?”
Chu Feng frowned, thinking. More than thirty Outer Sect Disciples had already been injured, and Outer Sect Disciples were all at the Foundation Establishment Stage level, which meant that an ordinary Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator simply couldn't stop that Mountain Demon.
As for the Sect sending a powerful Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator, Chu Feng thought it was unlikely. Although the medicinal garden was important to the Sect, that was in overall terms.
The Sect had over sixty such medicinal gardens similar to the one Chu Feng was in.
“By the way, what exactly is a Mountain Demon?”
Chu Feng muttered to himself; it was his first time hearing about such a thing.
In the first few years after Transmigration to this world, Chu Feng had been in the Liu family. Although his life was not in danger, it was difficult for him to get in touch with the specific situation of the outside world.
Thinking of this, Chu Feng suddenly remembered someone.
“Why don't I go ask Zhou Yang? He comes from the imperial family and must be well-informed.”
Chu Feng said, then prepared to go out.
But as he reached the door, Chu Feng stopped again.
“It's already late at night. I'll go tomorrow. It's still a bit dangerous to wander around at night.”
Chu Feng looked out the window; each house was separated by a certain distance.
This was specifically built this way to facilitate the care of the spiritual fields.
If the Mountain Demon came, Chu Feng could use the house's obstruction to delay time if he was inside. If he was outside, in the pitch-black environment, if the Mountain Demon launched a sneak attack, Chu Feng would surely die.
Understanding this, Chu Feng turned to go back to bed to continue Cultivating, but suddenly noticed a familiar figure walking not far outside the house.
“Zhou Yang? What is that guy doing outside the medicinal garden?”
Chu Feng stroked his chin and thought. He seemed to have seen Zhou Yang running out of the valley alone late at night before.
“Could it be that his accompanying Old Ancestor is giving him special lessons at night? This plot is like reading a novel.”
Chu Feng thought of this, and the corner of his mouth slightly curved upwards, feeling that it shouldn't be such a coincidence. Perhaps Zhou Yang was just diligently Cultivating at night.
Afterwards, Chu Feng returned to his bed and began to meditate and Cultivate.
However, before Cultivating, Chu Feng did not forget to check his current personal panel.
【Name: Chu Feng】
【Age: 17】
【Remaining Lifespan: 20 years】
【Spiritual Root: Five Elements Yellow Rank High Grade Spiritual Root (Can be improved using lifespan)】
【Cultivation: Qi Refinement Stage Third Layer (Can be improved using lifespan)】
【Cultivation Technique: Savage Bull Strength (Proficient), Qi Refining Sutra (Proficient), Overlord Body Scripture (Perfected) (Can be improved using lifespan)】
“My Cultivation has indeed increased by one layer, but after all, it's not an immortal Cultivation Technique; it's just a Body Refining and health-preserving Cultivation Technique, with limited improvement to the Realm.”
Chu Feng shook his head, not too worried about the Realm issue.
Using five hundred years of lifespan to improve the Nourishing Yuan Skill was also considered a long-term investment.
Given Chu Feng's previous Spiritual Root Aptitude, using five hundred years of lifespan to improve his Cultivation probably wouldn't improve it much. It would be better to improve his Aptitude a bit first.
Once his Aptitude improved, it wouldn't be too late for Chu Feng to go all-in on improving his lifespan.
“Besides, my current strength isn't too bad, is it?”
Chu Feng felt the surging Qi and blood within his body. With his current strength, if he were in the Jianghu, he could even be called an Old Ancestor.
“Forget it, I won't think about these random things anymore. I'll Cultivate. Tomorrow, I'll go ask Zhou Yang about the Mountain Demon.”
Chu Feng finished speaking, closed his eyes, and began to Cultivate.