Cultivation Begins with Skill Points-Chapter 262: Reunion

This Copper Hall is approximately seven hundred steps square, empty and featureless, with only a tall Pill Furnace at its center.

The Pill Furnace is as tall as two people, supported by three legs and two ears, its entire body dark with cloud patterns carved on it. A rich Elixir Fragrance wafts from within, bringing a sense of comfort upon inhalation.

"Master."

Zhong Lin cupped his hands respectfully toward Yin Daoyan, who was sitting cross-legged in front of the Pill Furnace, his face showing utmost respect.

Yin Daoyan slowly stood up and laughed heartily, "Zhong Lin, you’re here."

At this time, Yin Daoyan had already broken through to the Innate Realm. His hair was jet black, his face looking young by more than ten years, no longer carrying the appearance of an old man, but rather like a middle-aged man.

During these days, Yin Daoyan had been living blissfully. From Xuan Gui Continent to the much wider Luoxing Islands, he not only broke through to the Innate, his Alchemy Dao also saw great progress, and he could now refine Fifth Grade Elixirs.

After separating from Zhong Lin that day, he arrived at the Thirty-Sixth Island with Sect Master Yu Jinglei. Because of his status as a Fourth Grade Alchemist, he quickly established himself here and later studied the Fifth Grade Elixir Recipe given by Zhong Lin, stepping into the Fifth Grade Alchemist level in one move.

There are only a few Fifth Grade Alchemists in the entire Luoxing Islands, naturally attracting invitations from various forces. Thus, he smoothly became a Guest Elder of the Flying Treasure Tower.

"Congratulations, Master, for becoming a Fifth Grade Alchemist."

Zhong Lin congratulated with a face full of smiles.

"Hahaha, I must thank you for the Elixir Recipe and resources. Without them, I could not have refined a Fifth Grade Elixir so quickly."

Yin Daoyan heavily patted Zhong Lin’s shoulder, his heartfelt gratitude overflowing, and he felt endless pride for his disciple.

"You two master and disciple need not be so polite," Yu Jinglei laughed.

"Yes, Master, there’s no need for courtesy between us. These are things a disciple should do."

Zhong Lin’s face was also full of smiles.

Yin Daoyan patted Zhong Lin’s shoulder again and said no more.

"Where is Junior Brother Yun Yi? Why isn’t he here yet?"

As the words fell, footsteps echoed from outside. The copper door opened again, and Shi Yunyi’s cold face appeared before the three.

Always with a cold expression, Shi Yunyi unexpectedly showed a rare smile upon seeing the three.

"Master, Elder Yin, Elder Brother."

"Come in quickly! We’ve been waiting for you."

The four sat cross-legged as Yin Daoyan took out a tea set from his Storage Bracelet. In a moment, a rich tea aroma filled the hall.

"Taste it. This is the Purple Mole Spirit Tea given to me by a Spirit Sea Realm Martial Artist, made even sweeter with Green Spirit Water."

The group did not stand on ceremony and all raised their teacups.

The tea entered their stomachs, instantly filling their lungs with a sweet aroma, making their whole bodies lighter, and even the Spiritual Origin flow in their Dantian became brisker.

"Good tea!"

Zhong Lin sincerely praised.

"Zhong Lin, your Cultivation is getting higher. I didn’t expect this Spiritual Tea to be useless to you anymore, what a pity."

Yin Daoyan glanced at Yu Jinglei and his disciple, who were meditating in Qi Refinement, and then at his disciple, who showed no change, sighing.

This Spiritual Tea contained immense Spiritual Energy, rivaling Fifth Grade Elixirs. However, Zhong Lin’s Cultivation was now profound, and his physical body immensely strong, rendering the tea only a treat for taste without any effect.

Yet the effect was significant for Yu Jinglei’s disciple, especially Shi Yunyi, who was still in the Innate Realm. The tea was akin to swallowing a Fifth Grade Elixir. Fortunately, the energy in the tea was extremely gentle; otherwise, it could have made him vomit blood.

Yu Jinglei quickly refined the energy, and after a while, Shi Yunyi awoke, feeling the significant increase in liquid Spiritual Origin within his Dantian. A sudden joy appeared on his face.

"Thank you, Elder Yin."

Yin Daoyan waved his hand, saying, "Once you return, you should enter seclusion for a while. You’ve only refined a small portion of the power from the Purple Mole Spirit Tea; the rest remains within you and shouldn’t go to waste."

"Mm."

"Let’s start discussing the serious matter now!" Zhong Lin spoke. freēwēbnovel.com

As Zhong Lin’s words fell, the other three straightened up, their expressions becoming solemn.

Concerned about their future, they couldn’t help but take it seriously.

"Sect Master, Master, did you gain anything?"

Yin Daoyan and Yu Jinglei exchanged a glance and then shook their heads simultaneously.

Yu Jinglei spoke, "I’ve been traveling outside the past days, hunting Sea Beasts in the sea regions and meeting many people, including Sect Disciples and Loose Cultivators. I discreetly inquired but never heard of the ’Sin Blood.’"

"I also visited all the book collections in the Flying Treasure Tower but found nothing. Once I’ve truly made a foothold here, I hope to inquire through the Martial Artists seeking Elixirs," Yin Daoyan said in a deep voice.

"Don’t rush; always prioritize safety first."

"Rest assured, we are cautious,"

The three then turned their eyes toward Shi Yunyi.

Shi Yunyi pondered for a moment before speaking, "After leaving that day, according to Elder Brother’s instructions, I went to the Seven Stars Sect. After showcasing my Sword Intent, just as Elder Brother predicted, it shook the entire Seven Stars Sect, and then I was accepted as a disciple by the Sect Master of the Seven Stars Sect, now an Inner Sect True Inheritance of Seven Stars, and then..."

"Wait a minute; did you say you were accepted as a disciple by the Sect Master of the Seven Stars Sect, the Feng Lan Sword Lord? That Half-Step Profound Core Realm supreme powerhouse?"

Zhong Lin raised his eyebrows in surprise.

Even Yu Jinglei’s eyes widened in disbelief.

Shi Yunyi nodded.

"Hiss!"

The three collectively drew a sharp breath. Although the reputation of Feng Lan Sword Lord as the strongest was always widespread across the Luoxing Islands, Zhong Lin, who came from Xuan Gui Continent, did not have a real feel, mainly due to insufficient understanding of Martial Arts, after all, originating from small places!

But following the recent harbor battle, where Feng Lan Sword Lord slew the Sea Ape clan’s ancestor, they finally realized how powerful a Half-Step Profound Core Realm Martial Artist truly was.

Simply invincibly strong.

Zhong Lin fared a bit better, believing with the help of the System Panel, he could catch up one day.

But Yu Jinglei, having witnessed that battle firsthand, had long ingrained the terrifying strength of Feng Lan Sword Lord in his mind. Now, upon hearing his own disciple had apprenticed under Feng Lan Sword Lord, the Half-Step Profound Core Realm master, his mind went blank for a while.

"I knew comprehending Sword Intent might attract attention, but I didn’t expect such attention."

Zhong Lin murmured, emphasizing the importance of Conception Cultivation a bit more.

"Master, I..."

Shi Yunyi looked at Yu Jinglei with some struggle in his eyes.

The Sect philosophy from Xuan Gui Continent is "steadfast loyalty." Betraying one’s sect is universally despised.

Although Shi Yunyi’s actions were approved, he still felt conflicted, fearing his Master, Yu Jinglei, like both teacher and father, would be upset.