Eternal Life: Hundredfold Rewards-Chapter 63 - 62: Mounting Debts and Misunderstandings

Chapter 63: Chapter 62: Mounting Debts and Misunderstandings

"What is this?" Qi Chan’Er instinctively took the Little Profound Crystal Jade Body rubbing, a hint of confusion appearing on her fair face, and she slightly turned the item in her hand. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

"This is a Body Refining Technique, the Little Profound Crystal Jade Body, which I obtained during an outing task not long ago. It should be pretty good."

Qi Chuan immediately came up with an excuse: "The two of us both hail from the Qi Family and have entered the Inner Sect, so we should naturally help each other. I thought this Body Refining Technique might be useful to you, so I transcribed a copy to give to you."

The reason was actually quite weak.

However, since it was through cooperating with Qi Chan’Er in the Cloud-Rising Mountain Range that he obtained the Little Profound Crystal Jade Body and Talisman Treasure, and he had already gained a lot from her regarding the Talisman Treasure, Qi Chuan felt that he had to transcribe a copy of the Little Profound Crystal Jade Body for her, or he’d feel uneasy.

If he were to give it, it would be better to give it sooner rather than later, no matter how weak the excuse might be. Besides, if he delayed any longer, he might not find a better excuse anyway.

"A Body Refining Technique? I can’t accept this." Upon hearing this, Qi Chan’Er paused her turning of the Little Profound Crystal Jade Body, then shook her head vigorously like a rattle, intending to return the Little Profound Crystal Jade Body to Qi Chuan.

Body Refining Techniques were considered quite precious when you thought about them.

She originally thought that the life-saving grace during the Cloud-Rising Mountain Range expedition hadn’t been fully repaid. She wanted to repay Qi Chuan more in the future to make her life seem less cheap. How could she accept such a precious Body Refining Technique from Qi Chuan for no reason, as it would only add to her debt?

"This Body Refining Technique might slightly increase the probability of successful Foundation Establishment." Qi Chuan added at this moment.

"This... it can increase the probability of Foundation Establishment?" Hearing this, Qi Chan’Er’s action of flipping the booklet paused slightly, and her charming eyes gazed at Qi Chuan’s handsome face.

"That’s right, Foundation Establishment has three major barriers: mana, physical body, and divine soul. The physical body is quite important. If you cultivate this Little Profound Crystal Jade Body, strengthening your physical body and enhancing your qi and blood, it will surely be beneficial for Foundation Establishment, this much you should know." Qi Chuan explained.

"It seems that way..." Upon hearing this, Qi Chan’Er nodded hesitantly.

As the granddaughter of the Qi Family’s Preaching Elder, and now also an Outer Sect Disciple of the Wind Moon Sect, she naturally could not be unaware of the three major barriers of Foundation Establishment.

It’s just that when she first saw Qi Chuan bringing out the Body Refining Technique, she did not think in this direction. Now that Qi Chuan pointed it out, she finally remembered.

"That’s that then, please accept this Body Refining Technique. At worst, when your cultivation improves in the future, you can repay me with whatever you like." Qi Chuan waved his hand after finishing the matter: "I came to you solely for this matter. Since it’s done, I shall take my leave."

"Hey? No, this Body Refining Technique..." Watching Qi Chuan’s indifferent demeanor, Qi Chan’Er was somewhat in a daze, not quite reacting to the whole matter’s origin. However, her little hand moved slightly, as if still wanting to return the Body Refining Technique to Qi Chuan.

"Oh, by the way, this Body Refining Technique is a bit special. During cultivation, it consumes an extreme amount of Spirit Stone resources, especially the second and third layers, which require terrifying resources. Try not to cultivate the second and third layers; cultivating the first layer is enough."

Suddenly recalling something, Qi Chuan turned back to remind: "Even if it’s just the first layer, after it is cultivated, the skin of your entire body can compare to a Lower Grade Magical Artifact, and your qi and blood will be much thicker, adding a bit of help for successful Foundation Establishment. There’s no need to pursue more, otherwise, the improvement of magical cultivation may be affected."

"Alright, that’s it, I’ve said my piece, farewell, see you!"

With the final words, Qi Chuan had already left the small loft, and then he casually shut the door, preventing Qi Chan’Er from trying to return the Body Refining Technique.

Next, his feet shimmered with spots of crystal jade light, his figure flickering, and in just a moment, he was already down the mountain.

On the first floor of the small loft, holding the Little Profound Crystal Jade Body, gazing at the closed door, Qi Chan’Er stood in place, her eyes slightly vacant. Only after a few breaths did she react, hurriedly opened the door, and chased out.

"Qi Chuan! I still... eh? Where is he?"

Outside the small loft, there was no sign of Qi Chuan. Looking into the distance, Qi Chan’Er finally saw a figure quickly leaving at the foot of the mountain.

"Is that Qi Chuan? Why is his speed so fast? Did he use a Speed Talisman, or..." Seeing this scene, Qi Chan’Er’s little mouth was slightly open, her expression appearing rather surprised.

"But this Body Refining Technique..."

Looking at the Little Profound Crystal Jade Body in her hand, Qi Chan’Er stroked her smooth forehead, falling into silence. She hadn’t thought that by hesitating just a little, she would miss the opportunity to return it.

"Forget it, after all, the lifesaving grace hasn’t yet been fully repaid, adding a little more debt isn’t much, is it? A Body Refining Technique can’t possibly be worth more than a lifesaving grace, right?" Qi Chan’Er shook her head, a slight wry smile appearing on her lips.

"Just as Qi Chuan said, at worst, once my cultivation improves in the future, I’ll repay everything I owe."

Qi Chan’Er didn’t believe she would remain confined in the Outer Sect. Before long, she too would move to the Inner Sect, and her thoughts on True Inheritance and the Foundation Establishment Pill had never wavered, which is why she frequently took on tasks.

It was this inner determination, transformed into confidence, that made her believe she could repay what she owed Qi Chuan.

"Though, Qi Chuan, for no apparent reason, sent the Body Refining Technique to the Outer Sect personally, and then left in a hurry, afraid I’d return it. What does that mean?"

"The excuse that he should help each other since we’re both from the Qi Family is a bit weak, isn’t it? This is a Body Refining Technique, not some common item..."

"Could it be..."

Qi Chan’Er looked in the direction Qi Chuan had left, whispering softly, a sudden, inconceivable thought surfacing. She knew that although they both came from the Qi Family, there was no blood relation between them.

Cultivation immortality, wealth and partners, Dao companions...

"No no no, surely I’m overthinking it. It should be just as Qi Chuan said, that he has a strong sense of family, that’s why he did this..." Qi Chan’Er quickly shook her head, dismissing the wild thoughts in her mind.

Then she turned back into the small loft, talking to herself inwardly.

"Look at this Little Profound Crystal Jade Body... according to Qi Chuan, I shouldn’t touch the second and third layers, just cultivate the first layer?"

...

Soon, Qi Chuan returned to the Inner Sect.

Breathing a sigh of relief, he had sent out the Little Profound Crystal Jade Body, which settled a matter in his heart, making his thoughts a bit more open-minded. As for what Qi Chan’Er might think, that’s not something he could control. What happens in the future, he would deal with it later.

"I should head to the Pill Pavilion, buy some Spirit Herbs and Elixirs to refine the second layer of the Little Profound Crystal Jade Body, and replenish some Gathering Essence Pills..."

Qi Chuan thought to himself as he headed in the direction of the Pill Pavilion.

Now, he had already cultivated to the second layer of the Little Profound Crystal Jade Body, the Crystal Bone Realm.

However, he had just taken the first step, and his physical body was only equivalent to an ordinary Middle Grade Magical Artifact.

If he fully cultivates the second layer of the Crystal Bone Realm, his physical body could then compare to the finest Middle Grade Magical Artifacts. Only then could he start cultivating the third layer of the Little Profound Crystal Jade Body.

The power of the third layer need not be mentioned; at the very least, the physical body would be comparable to a high-quality Upper Grade Magical Artifact, or even the finest Top Grade Magical Artifacts!