Of course, absorbing faster is much better than absorbing slower. However, with the body's Spiritual Root Foundation, it couldn't get much better. In the following nearly three hours, the Spiritual Qi Su Ci finally refined into his Dantian was only half the thickness of a single strand of hair.
"This is too little. If I couldn't introspect, I would barely even notice it." Su Ci now deeply understood what Uncle Feng had said.
From now on, the time required for each Realm of Cultivation would increase several times. Those with poor talent would basically only be able to stop at the Qi Refining Realm for their entire lives.
They might even only hover in the Early Stage below Qi Refining Third Layer, never being able to reach Qi Refining Fourth Layer Middle Stage!
"Although I have the precious bead and a powerful Cultivation Technique, at this rate, it will be difficult to reach Qi Refining Second Layer in three months."
He remembered what Uncle Feng had said before: those with high-grade Spiritual Roots might Breakthrough consecutively in one day, or at worst, reach Qi Refining Second Layer within one or two days.
"The difference in Spiritual Roots is too great," Su Ci sighed.
"If only I had the assistance of Medicinal Pills."
"But unfortunately, I don't have the capital to buy Medicinal Pills at all."
Uncle Feng had told him a lot before, letting him know that Cultivators could use Medicinal Pills to achieve a Cultivation speed that surpassed their own Spiritual Root.
This was because the absorption of Medicinal Pills was different from circulating one's Cultivation Technique to absorb Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi.
Medicinal Pills were artificially refined and were originally created to fit Cultivators, allowing Cultivators to absorb them better; it was a shortcut!
Some Cultivators with high status and position, despite having poor talent, could rely on abundant resources to continuously infuse their bodies, and could also progress rapidly.
For example, a Cultivator with a miscellaneous Spiritual Root, if he were the Sect Master's biological son in the Green Mountain Sect, could achieve a Cultivation speed dozens of times faster than Su Ci through abundant resources!
However, this method had great drawbacks and an upper limit; it was not without restrictions.
"But it's better than nothing," Su Ci shook his head. His talent was already poor, and he hadn't expected to Cultivate very strongly. Why would he care about the drawbacks of forcibly strengthening his body with Heaven And Earth Treasure?
"Let's take it slow. When I earn more contribution points in the future, then I'll think about Medicinal Pills."
Afterward, Su Ci would calmly Cultivate every day after finishing his work.
During this process, he discovered that as long as he Cultivated with a calm mind and full concentration, the precious bead in his Dantian would faintly glow, slowly covering his body.
This allowed him to quickly enter a state of complete focus, and his Cultivation state was excellent, achieving twice the result with half the effort.
In a blink of an eye, a month passed.
Su Ci was still at Qi Refining First Layer, but the wisp of Spiritual Qi in his Dantian was a bit thicker.
This day, in the afternoon.
After chopping the firewood, Su Ci put down his axe.
"I'm not tired at all! Has the precious bead gradually strengthened my physique to this extent?" Su Ci was excited.
His Realm had not yet Broken Through, but now carrying water and doing work was completely effortless, and his strength was much greater than before.
According to his estimation, his various endurance, physical strength, and even strength increase, were probably about double what they were when he first Broke Through to Qi Refining First Layer!
However, the process of becoming stronger was very slow, and he could only specifically notice it after a period of time.
Putting away his thoughts, Su Ci tidied up and came to the main hall of the Miscellaneous Service Hall.
"Li Guanshi, today's work is done." Su Ci smiled slightly, bowed slightly, and handed over his contribution token.
"Hmm, you're a good lad. Your work is indeed steady." Li Wu sat at the desk and picked up the contribution token.
He waved his hand, adding two contribution points to it.
These contribution points were not added randomly; there were fixed amounts stipulated by the Guanshi above, and Li Wu just distributed them as needed.
After Su Ci retrieved his contribution token, he immediately said, "Thank you, Li Guanshi."
For a whole month, sixty contribution points were in his contribution token. He was preparing to inquire about the prices of Spirit Stones and Medicinal Pills.
Just as he was about to turn and leave, Li Wu suddenly said, "Wait."
Su Ci paused, and asked doubtfully, "Does Li Guanshi have any other instructions?"
Li Wu grinned, saying, "You've been in the Miscellaneous Service Hall for a month now, and you've worked diligently. I've seen it all; you're very good."
"I happen to have an open position for an easy and good job. I intend to give it to you. Are you willing?"
"Hmm?" Su Ci was startled, then immediately cupped his hands and said, "If this junior is suitable, I am naturally willing."
He wasn't stupid. If it was something he could do, he was naturally willing. But if he couldn't do it, no matter how easy or how many contribution points it offered, it would be useless.
"The medicine garden, which specializes in planting and distributing medicinal herbs, is short of a miscellaneous service disciple to help out."
"Every day, you just follow instructions from above and do some trivial tasks that don't consume physical or mental effort. It's four contribution points a day."
Su Ci was surprised. Such an easy job that earned many contribution points was actually given to him?
He only feared there was some trick.
But the next moment, he suddenly remembered that Uncle Feng had told him before that he would find a leisurely job for him.
Could it be this one?
Looking at Li Wu's grinning, somewhat sly eyes.
He immediately understood.
He guessed that Uncle Feng had helped him behind the scenes. After all, the second-in-command of the Miscellaneous Service Hall also held considerable power.
Otherwise, with his status as someone who had just entered the Miscellaneous Service Hall, and Li Wu having many trusted subordinates, how could he give such a good job to him?
What Li Wu said about intending to give it to him was probably to make him remember his kindness and win people over.
Thinking of this, he then cupped his hands and said, "Since that's the case, this junior is naturally willing. Thank you, Li Guanshi."
"If Li Guanshi needs this junior to do anything, please feel free to instruct me."
He understood Li Wu's intention, so naturally, he had to speak in a way that pleased him.
As expected, Li Wu grinned and laughed after hearing him.
"You're quite clever, indeed very good."
"Take this task. You can report directly to the medicine garden tomorrow morning, and someone there will instruct you."
"Okay, thank you, Li Guanshi." Su Yun thanked him again.
Leaving the place, Su Ci felt somewhat excited.
"An easy job, and four contribution points a day, double what it was before!"
He thought to himself as he went to Feng Huai's residence and asked for a clear explanation.
"That's right, I initiated it, but Li Wu ultimately made the decision. He couldn't really refuse to give me Face," Feng Huai said with a chuckle, confirming the matter.
After hearing this, Su Ci said emotionally, "Uncle Feng, thank you so much."
"If there's ever anything you need me to do in the future, I won't hesitate."
He had said these words to Li Wu as well, but only this time was he truly sincere.
Feng Huai smiled and patted Su Ci's shoulder, saying, "Alright, tidy up later, and report tomorrow morning."
"I also have a task to complete in a few days. We'll see each other again in a while."