Eternal Life: Hundredfold Rewards-Chapter 61 - 60: Second Uncle’s Reply, Qi Chan’Er

"Finally, I’ve cultivated to the second layer of the Little Profound Crystal Jade Body, the Crystal Bone Realm!"

The characters in front of him slowly dissipated, and a gentle smile appeared on Qi Chuan’s face as he stood up, with water droplets sliding down his fair skin. The Spiritual Crystal glow emanating from his bones was also gradually fading.

Qi Chuan clenched his fist, feeling the explosive power hidden within his body.

"With my current self, I should be able to contend with regular Qi Refining Middle Stage cultivators or Tier One Middle Grade demon beasts, relying solely on my physical body."

The second layer of the Little Profound Crystal Jade Body brought Qi Chuan not only a strengthening of all his bones, but also a significant enhancement to his skin, flesh, and internal organs.

Now, every movement Qi Chuan made seemed to carry the power of a Middle Grade Magical Artifact.

Even a slightly weaker Middle Grade Defensive Magical Artifact could be smashed with a single punch.

Glancing at the clear medicinal water in the large vat beneath him, Qi Chuan stepped out of it. During the process, a slight fluctuation came from his Dantian magical power. He watched as steam rose from the water and fire intersecting on his body’s surface, and then he comfortably dressed up.

"To master the second layer of the Little Profound Crystal Jade Body, I used a total of eight large medicine packets over half a year, each costing 150 Lower Grade Spirit Stones, totaling 1,200 Lower Grade Spirit Stones. Being a Body Cultivator is such a costly endeavor!"

It should be known that 1,200 Lower Grade Spirit Stones could buy a reasonably good quality Top Grade Magical Artifact.

"I wonder how many Spirit Stones it would take to master the third layer of the Little Profound Crystal Jade Body?"

Qi Chuan felt a headache coming on.

This Little Profound Crystal Jade Body has six layers in total, with the first three layers corresponding to Tier One body cultivators and Qi Refining cultivators.

Thus, the third layer is different from the previous two.

Once initially mastered, the physical body’s strength can rival a fine-quality Upper Grade Magical Artifact.

And when the third layer is perfected, his physical body could be equivalent to a top-grade Top Grade Magical Artifact, every move strong enough to make a Qi Refining Tenth Layer cultivator apprehensive.

However, with such terrifying power, the number of Spirit Stones required for cultivation must also be astonishing.

"Sigh, luckily I’m now a Tier One Upper Grade Talisman Maker, able to earn Spirit Stones by selling talismans. Otherwise, I might never cultivate this third layer of the Little Profound Crystal Jade Body."

Qi Chuan couldn’t just rely on completing Inner Sect tasks to earn that many Spirit Stones, could he?

"Is Inner Sect disciple Qi Chuan in the Cave Mansion?"

As Qi Chuan was pondering over the third layer of the Little Profound Crystal Jade Body, a voice suddenly came from outside the Cave Mansion.

"Is someone looking for me?"

Qi Chuan was a bit surprised, then left the Stone Chamber and arrived at the Cave Mansion entrance.

He saw a figure dressed in the Wind Moon Sect Steward’s attire standing outside the array that enveloped the Cave Mansion. Upon seeing Qi Chuan emerge, the person immediately said, "You have a letter from your family."

It turned out to be someone from the Inner Affairs Hall.

Qi Chuan understood and immediately opened the array, stepped forward, and received the letter handed over by the steward, along with a small pouch. He then took out a few Lower Grade Spirit Stones and placed them in the steward’s hand.

After receiving the Spirit Stones, the steward’s indifferent face instantly revealed a smile. He spoke a few words to Qi Chuan and then left.

This is how it works when dealing with people from the Inner Affairs Hall; usually, you have to give them a small amount of Spirit Stones.

These stewards also have different status levels, mostly converted from Wind Moon Sect’s Inner and Outer Sect disciples.

If Qi Chuan cannot ultimately advance to True Inheritance and his time in the Inner Sect comes to an end, he may end up being a steward in the Wind Moon Sect if he doesn’t return to his family.

Of course, his status would be higher than that of a usual steward converted from Outer Sect disciples.

Watching the steward leave, Qi Chuan closed the array, returned to the Cave Mansion, retrieved the letter from his pocket, and opened it to read.

"Ah Chuan, how are you doing in the Wind Moon Sect Inner Sect? What level has your cultivation reached? Have you found a Dao companion you fancy? ..."

"I’ve taken a few Black Jade Discontinuity Pills you sent over, and after this period of recovery, the two meridians in my body that suffered some damage have mostly healed. I’m moved to tears, Ah Chuan, I’m really touched..."

"By the way, I also brought you some Spirit Fruit that I personally grew. Though its quality and grade might not appeal to you, it tastes quite good. You can try it; just consider it like having your Second Uncle by your side. Sometimes you can come back to Red Maple Valley, and I’ll personally prepare a banquet to welcome you..."

After reading the letter, a smile involuntarily appeared on Qi Chuan’s face.

"Second Uncle is still the same character... But it’s good that his meridian issue is resolved. It seems the Black Jade Discontinuity Pill refined from the Tier One Middle Grade Black Jade Spirit Snake Gall has some effect. Hopefully, after this, Second Uncle can advance to the Qi Refining Fourth Layer in his lifetime."

Qi Chuan murmured slightly to himself.

Then, Qi Chuan took out the small pouch brought by the steward. Upon opening it, he could instantly see some Spirit Fruits of various colors, each in small quantities, showcasing a mix of diversity. Qi Chuan immediately recognized them as the Spirit Fruits grown on Second Uncle’s little independent peak, though there were also some new varieties presumably recently introduced over the past few years.

Qi Chuan picked up a green Spirit Fruit, tossed it lightly, used magic to gather clean water to wash it, and then took a bite.

"Pfft! This is too sour!"

After chewing a couple of bites, Qi Chuan’s expression changed. Second Uncle sure knows how to pick Spirit Fruits.

However, he did not spit it out. Instead, he finished the Spirit Fruit. Given his current physical state, even if it were ten times more sour, it would be a piece of cake for him.

He then picked up a red Spirit Fruit, washed it, and took a bite, instantly feeling a sweet flavor spreading in his mouth, accompanied by a faint, fresh spiritual aura.

"Hmm, this taste is quite nice."

Qi Chuan nodded while eating, realizing that Second Uncle aimed at sending a wide array of flavors, mailing Spirit Fruits with the most distinctive characteristics from that independent peak.

After eating two Spirit Fruits, Qi Chuan arranged them in his Cave Mansion, not intending to eat them all at once, to savor slowly in the future.

"Right, there’s one more thing..."

The letter from Red Maple Valley reminded Qi Chuan of Qi Chan’Er, who was also from the Qi family.

Since the Cloud-Rising Mountain Range trip, the two had not met for almost two years. However, they exchanged letters occasionally during those two years, maintaining a light communication.

Qi Chuan had intended to make a rubbing of the Little Profound Crystal Jade Body to send to her, as both his Little Profound Crystal Jade Body and the acquisition of Talisman Treasure had something to do with Qi Chan’Er.

However, he never found a good enough excuse to give it to her.

Of course, he still hasn’t found a good reason now.

He might as well just make up any excuse and send it, lest he keeps thinking about this.