Cultivation Begins with Skill Points-Chapter 193: Spiritual Liquid

"Dare to deceive me again."

Zhong Lin said coldly, "If your Jiang royal family truly had such treasures, you wouldn’t be left with just an old man desperately guarding it."

Jiang Yuan, struggling to withstand the pressure from Zhong Lin, trembled and said, "Senior Brother, you may not know, the power of the Spiritual Pool is too vast and terrifying. If one cannot open all the body’s meridians, it’s impossible to withstand its impact. The Jiang royal family’s descendants have dwindled to the point of being capable only of minor squabbles, with no one completing the Second Grade Meridian Passage Realm training. Naturally, no one can inherit it."

As he spoke, Jiang Yuan took out an emerald glass bottle from his bosom.

"This is some Spiritual Liquid I took from the Spiritual Pool. Whether it’s real or fake, Senior Brother, you’ll know at a glance."

Jiang Yuan’s sincerity was palpable, and only then did Zhong Lin restrain his aura.

Jiang Yuan staggered, nearly falling, clutching his chest and gasping for air.

At this moment, she gained some clear understanding of Innate Strong People; just their aura alone left her powerless to resist. She wondered just how powerful they would be if they took action.

Suppressing her fear, Jiang Yuan held the glass bottle with both hands, presenting it to Zhong Lin.

Zhong Lin reached out and took it. Inside the bottle was liquid, dark yellow like jade nectar, thick and viscous when shaken.

The cork was opened, and instantly, a surge of Primordial Qi floated out, like Heaven and Earth Essence Qi compressed a hundredfold, even purer and softer. Just a whiff made one’s whole body feel clear and could even stir the Innate True Qi within.

Zhong Lin’s eyes lit up as his True Qi circulated, directly probing into the glass bottle. Instantly, a rich stream of Primordial Qi surged from it. With a light circulation and refinement, the Spiritual Liquid in the bottle disappeared in no time, finally filling the first Innate Acupoint that Zhong Lin had been diligently infusing.

Of course, this was also due to Zhong Lin’s constant efforts over the past two months, having already infused halfway. But all things considered, a single bottle of Spiritual Liquid could reduce months of arduous cultivation. It was indeed a good thing, no lesser than the Spirit Stones he had acquired by chance.

"It truly is a good thing, but unfortunately..."

Zhong Lin praised, and a smile appeared on Jiang Yuan’s face, but upon hearing the word "unfortunately," his heart sank.

"Unfortunately... it still doesn’t compare to the value of a Breakthrough Pill. The effect of this Spiritual Liquid is only to shorten the time of cultivation. The lifespan in the Innate Realm spans five hundred years. Even if a hundred years were spent infusing the Innate Acupoints, so what? I can afford to wait."

Despair filled Jiang Yuan’s eyes, and sorrow washed over him.

"However..."

Zhong Lin’s voice came again.

Jiang Yuan suddenly lifted his head, looking at Zhong Lin in disbelief. ƒгeewёbnovel.com

"Senior Brother, you... you are willing to trade?"

"With such a treasure that can shorten cultivation time, naturally I wouldn’t want to sit idly for a hundred years. Don’t even think about the Breakthrough Pill, but I can trade with another kind of elixir. Junior Sister, help bring the sixth wooden box from the third layer of the bedside table."

Sounds came from the room, and shortly after, Gu Yourong came holding a wooden box, placing it on the stone table.

Zhong Lin knocked on the stone table with his fingers and said, "Open it."

Jiang Yuan hurriedly opened the wooden box. Inside lay a jade bottle, which he uncorked, revealing a green elixir.

"Senior Brother, what is this?"

Gu Yourong wasn’t gifted in alchemy and thus only recognized some of the elixirs used in cultivation. She didn’t recognize this one before her.

"It’s a Life Extension Pill, made from the residue of refining the Heavenly Essence Fruit. By taking this elixir, one can extend their life by ten years. Junior Sister, what do you think of this elixir? With it, your Jiang clan’s ancestor could guard Great Chen for another ten years. That should be enough time for you to realize your ambitions!"

Jiang Yuan’s eyes lit up.

Life Extension Pill... ten years...

Though it didn’t measure up to a Breakthrough Pill, it was enough. As long as the ancestor could guard Great Chen for another ten years, she had confidence in extinguishing rebellion, completing reforms, and revitalizing Great Chen.

Clutching the jade bottle tightly, Jiang Yuan said in a deep voice, "Agreed."

A hint of a smile appeared on Zhong Lin’s face; this Life Extension Pill was merely made from the residue of refining a Breakthrough Pill. If it could be exchanged for a chance to enter the Jiang royal family’s Spiritual Pool, it was worth it.

Jiang Yuan slowly stood up, bowed to Zhong Lin again, and said, "Thank you, Senior Brother."

"Go make preparations. Tomorrow, head to the Capital City."

"So soon? The ’Grandmaster Banquet’ is in two days. You’re not attending, Senior Brother?" Jiang Yuan questioned.

"Just a bunch of people exchanging compliments, not interested. Leave it to the Sect Master and Elder Lu."

Zhong Lin scoffed; he’d rather spend the time cultivating, striving to fill all three hundred and sixty Innate Acupoints as soon as possible.

Jiang Yuan didn’t linger, securing the Life Extension Pill closely before leaving the Green Bamboo Courtyard.

At this time, Gu Yourong also emerged from the room. Before she could find a chair to sit on, Zhong Lin pulled her into his arms, his hands climbing familiarly up her peaks.

Gu Yourong playfully slapped Zhong Lin’s misbehaving hands, coyly saying, "Stop it, Shi Tou might come back soon."

"We have time!"

Instead of letting go, Zhong Lin boldly ventured further.

Gu Yourong could only helplessly let him be.

"Zhong Lin, you’re really going to the Chen Kingdom Capital tomorrow?"

"Yes, leave the ’Grandmaster Banquet’ to the Sect Master. I don’t like crowds. Do you want to come along?"

Gu Yourong’s eyes brightened but then shook her head, saying, "You go ahead. I feel like I’m about to break through and need to seclude myself for a while to condense inner breath soon."

"That’s good. There’s plenty of time in the future. Although our Sect lacks Breakthrough Pills, the millennium heritage doesn’t lack cultivation resources. You should train well and step into First Grade soon. A First Grade Martial Artist has a lifespan of three hundred years. I hope to spend a hundred years as an immortal couple with you!" Zhong Lin said loudly.

Gu Yourong’s face was full of happiness, whispering, "I want to be with you longer too."

"Really? Then shall we try that pose we talked about yesterday?"

Annoyed, Gu Yourong turned her head and bit his shoulder, knowing he was ruining the atmosphere.

Zhong Lin laughed heartily and lifted Gu Yourong amid her startled cries, striding toward the room.

"What... what are you doing?"

"I want to."

"But it’s still daylight! How about tonight?"

"It’s clearer in daylight."

"What if someone hears us? How will I face people? Let go of me."

"Just keep your voice down."

...

"Congratulations from the Mei family of Tianyang, to Deputy Sect Masters Zhong and Shi, and Elder Lu on reaching the Grandmaster Realm. We present ten centuries-old spiritual medicines as a gift."

"Congratulations from the Shen family of Wuling, to Deputy Sect Masters Zhong and Shi, and Elder Lu on reaching the Grandmaster Realm. We gift ten Golden-eyed Eagles."

"Congratulations from the Dan Ding Sect, to Deputy Sect Masters Zhong and Shi, and Elder Lu on reaching the Grandmaster Realm. We present one hundred each of Essence Cultivating Pill, Yuan Spirit Pill, Heart Enlightenment Pill, and Jade Clearing Pill.

"Congratulations from the Jiuyao Sect..."

"Congratulations from the Illusion Flower Pavilion..."

"Congratulations from the Moyu Hall..."