Chapter 10 The Third Level of Qi Refining Although you cannot equip two items at the same time, they have two different effects at the same time. But the good thing is that there is no cool-down time when switching equipment, so you can switch and use it at any time. When practicing at home in the evening, Xiao Changqing would switch to the jade slips and use the great success level of longevity skills to speed up his practice. Even though the concentration of spiritual energy in the shantytown was too low and he had to stop practicing after a while, Xiao Changqing could still clearly feel that his cultivation was improving much faster than before. If he continues like this, perhaps it won’t be long before he can break through to the third level of Qi Refining. During the day, when you go to Lingfu Pavilion to clock in for work, you will switch your equipment to the Talisman Master's Notebook, master the six basic talismans, and start drawing talismans diligently. Drawing talismans is not only a job, but also the source of his salary for next month. If he makes enough talismans, he can get more than the guaranteed 20 low-grade spirit stones. Moreover, drawing talismans can also improve his proficiency. In the future, when he has improved his proficiency in the six basic talismans to the minor success level, he can then eliminate the Talisman Master's Notebook and leave a space in the equipment slot. "If I have the chance, it would be great to equip the shopkeeper's talisman-making pen."
In his own small studio, Xiao Changqing looked at the talisman-making pen that Lingfu Pavilion had provided him with. Although it was also a fine product, it was made of very exquisite materials and was finely polished. But this is a brand new pen and cannot be stored in the inventory. Thinking of Shopkeeper Hong's Silver Moon Wolf Hair Brush, which has the effect of 'Talisman Master Level +1', Xiao Changqing became very envious. Unfortunately, the Silver Moon Wolf Hair Brush is not only very expensive, but also costs hundreds of low-grade spirit stones. Moreover, it is Shopkeeper Hong's beloved item that he has used for many years. It is like a magic weapon that a cultivator has nurtured for many years. He has feelings for it and cannot measure its value with spirit stones alone. He will not give it up easily. "Don't think too much, just work hard on drawing talismans, make more money, and get a higher salary next month!" After resting for a while and adjusting his state, Xiao Changqing started to work officially. In this way, half a month passed unknowingly as Xiao Changqing worked diligently and conscientiously. In the past half month, Xiao Changqing's wallet was completely emptied because he spent 35 grains of spiritual sand on the jade slips for passing on his skills. He also had no money to go out and hang out. Every day I go between home and Lingfu Pavilion. I practice at home and draw talismans when I work at Lingfu Pavilion. Life is extremely regular. Suddenly, Xiao Changqing felt like he had returned to his previous life when he was a social animal. It seems that no matter what world it is, happiness has nothing to do with the vast majority of living beings, and those at the bottom can only work like beasts of burden. All those things like wielding a sword to travel the world, being accompanied by a Taoist partner, and living a carefree and eternal life are just fantasies! For a casual Qi-refining cultivator, it is already very difficult to just get enough food and clothing every day. In the past half month, Zhou Yun'e broke off all ties with Xiao Changqing and no longer had any connection with him. She has not appeared in Xiao Changqing's world again. The shantytown never came back once. She never came back to take away her daily necessities and clothes. After all, they are all mundane items, not worth much spiritual sand in total. For her, who is following the second generation of local cultivators, she doesn't even look down on them. He is probably living a good life now, wearing robes and eating spiritual rice for every meal.
As for the neighbor female cultivator Lin Ziyu, there was no follow-up after they bumped into each other by chance at the market last time. The two lived next door to each other and would inevitably run into each other occasionally when they got off work. But Lin Ziyu didn't know why, and he looked at Xiao Changqing with a complicated look, as if he was intentionally avoiding him. Every time we met, we just exchanged glances, nodded politely, and then went home. Xiao Changqing was also happy about this. Once he gets his salary and pays back the two low-grade spirit stones and interest, the two of them will no longer owe each other anything. Everyone loves beauty. As for Lin Ziyu's beauty and temperament, Xiao Changqing said that it would be a lie if he was not a little moved. But after his predecessor suffered a loss at the hands of Zhou Yun'e, Xiao Changqing became a vigilant person. Just like in your previous life, as a social animal, you have to understand one thing: the more beautiful a woman is, the less she has to do with you. In the world of cultivating immortals, a female cultivator like Lin Ziyu would have nothing to do with ordinary Qi-refining cultivators with no future. Although this kind of woman seems to be thrifty, very independent, and able to endure hardship and poverty, she must be unwilling in her heart. The current reserve is just to wait for a better price. The purpose is to catch a promising talent like Hu Yuan one day. Xiao Changqing had seen many women like this in his previous life. He works in a first-tier city, and his company is a large factory with thousands of employees. Many of his female colleagues, who have good conditions, looks, and figures, are still unmarried in their thirties. What's the reason? No one is pursuing you? Don't you want to get married? Apparently neither. It’s just that the people who pursue them don’t like them and just want to find a first-generation or second-generation rich man. Similarly, Lin Ziyu’s situation is a bit similar. Given Xiao Changqing's current conditions, he is definitely not something she would like. …… This day. night. Lin Ziyu and Xiao Changqing both returned home and practiced in their rooms. "Coming, coming, coming again!" "Up and down, ups and downs, it's unbearable!" "What's going on recently? Why do I feel that the already weak spiritual energy has become even more unstable? Has the spiritual energy supply to the shantytown been secretly reduced? Or has the overall spiritual vein of Nanshanfang declined?" Lin Ziyu was in the room, feeling the concentration of the spiritual energy in the room constantly fluctuating. She was tossed up and down, and couldn't figure out the reason. Of course she couldn't imagine that this was caused by Xiao Changqing.
After all, Xiao Changqing was only at the second level of Qi Refining, much weaker than her who was at the fourth level. How could he have such a strong desire for spiritual energy? Even she who was sitting next to him was affected. Although the rooms in the shantytown are simple, special materials are used in their construction. Generally speaking, the cultivation of monks in two rooms will not affect each other. Just like Lin Ziyu never had any influence on Xiao Changqing. But after Xiao Changqing was equipped with the jade slips for passing on skills, his longevity skills reached a level that only cultivators in the foundation-building stage can reach. His speed of absorbing spiritual energy increased greatly, surpassing the limit of the room partitions in the shantytown. After all, when the shantytown was first built, no one would have thought that foundation-building monks would come to live here! What kind of foundation-building cultivator would live in a shantytown? Even if he was in such a state of poverty, he wouldn't live there! The foundation-building cultivators are the absolute backbone of the immortal world in Dayu, no matter in the major sects or cities! In a small place like Nanshanfang, that's the top class! There are no more than ten foundation-building monks in the entire Nanshanfang! Each of them lives in the top-level A-grade cave residence! Just as Lin Ziyu was forcing himself to practice despite the discomfort, suddenly, a special wave came from the next room. That was the special fluctuation formed when a Qi Refining Realm cultivator broke through a small realm. The noise wasn't loud, but it was clear, and she had experienced it herself. "Xiao Changqing's cultivation has broken through?" Lin Ziyu was shocked and confused. She knew that Xiao Changqing's cultivation level was only the second level of Qi Refining before, and even if he broke through, he would only be at the third level, still not as good as her. However, for low-level Qi-refining cultivators, especially those living in shanty towns, every breakthrough is not easy and extremely precious. "Could it be that this guy's luck has really turned? Not only did he become a regular employee at the Ling Fu Pavilion, but he also achieved a breakthrough in his cultivation so quickly. Double happiness." "Being abandoned by Zhou Yun'e is really a good thing for him?" Lin Ziyu couldn't help but feel envious. At the same time, I couldn't help but wonder again, have I missed a potential stock? Of course, she originally looked down on Xiao Changqing completely. When she first faced Xiao Changqing, she was cold and a bit arrogant. Even though he was her neighbor and she lived next door to him, she had no intention of making friends with him. Later, she found out that Xiao Changqing had a certain talent in the art of talismans and became a formal member of the Lingfu Pavilion. However, she already had a suitor, Hu Yuan, so she could only be polite and keep her distance. Even when Hu Yuan made fun of Xiao Changqing and mocked him for running away with someone else, Lin Ziyu felt uncomfortable but would not show it. Sometimes he even had to agree with him and say something derogatory. Because in comparison, even if Xiao Changqing's luck turns around, the gap between him and a genius like Hu Yuan is still too big. If she chooses to turn back now and "fish" for Xiao Changqing, Lin Ziyu is confident that she can easily do so. She will be much happier and will not have to be as cautious as when facing Hu Yuan. After all, she is very confident in her conditions. Not only does she have an excellent appearance and temperament, but she has always been proud of her status and has kept herself well protected, instead of giving herself away as casually as Zhou Yun'e did. Only female cultivators like her can capture men's hearts the most. Otherwise, why would a genius like Hu Yuan, who has the potential to build a foundation, fall in love with her?
If she wanted to, she only needed to use a little trick and Xiao Changqing would be unable to resist. But she still shook her head. Xiao Changqing was still a little low-end for her. She would rather sacrifice her own comfort to climb higher. Xiao Changqing's current status and position cannot bring her much help. (End of this chapter)