The daily practice of the Purple Demon Eye never ceased.
Zhao Liuyun had returned to the same busy rhythm of life he had known back at Nuoding Academy.
In the mornings, he spent half his time in class and the other half reading books, with the added task of practicing a near-perfect body-tempering secret technique. The first two activities counted as general experience, totaling 60 points. However, the body-tempering technique required mental focus; Zhao Liuyun hoped to make both his body and mental strength proficient in this secret art.
In the afternoon, he headed to Shi Nian's place punctually to cultivate his mental strength. First, he learned the applications of mental energy. After a certain period, he would attempt to break through the mental cages set by Shi Nian, honing his mental strength through repeated impacts.
Once the training ended, Zhao Liuyun would return to the residence specially arranged for him by the Ye family. With a simple command, a maid would have a steaming medicinal bath ready. In the evening, he followed his usual routine of meditation, allowing the [Spirit Master] profession to harvest 60 points of professional experience.
Life at Blue Sunshine Academy was extremely fulfilling. Amidst study and practice, half a year passed in the blink of an eye. Zhao Liuyun's fourth year as a Spirit Master was drawing to a close.
His growth was staggering.
[Class Panel]
[Host: Zhao Liuyun]
[Age: 10 years old]
[Spirit Power: Level 24 (2/8600)]
Over the course of six months, through diligent daily cultivation and the gradual consumption of 4701 general experience points, he had risen from Level 22 (303/7800) when he left the Star Duo Spirit Hunting Town to Level 24. His innate Level 5 talent was still a bit lacking; with no idea when he would find immortal herbs, Zhao Liuyun began to contemplate the Meridian Pulsing Method.
[Physique: 37]
Benefiting from the continuous supply of Thousand-Year Whale Glue from the Ye family, his self-created body-tempering technique, and the nourishment of daily medicinal baths, his physical growth was remarkable, rivaling an average Level 37 Spirit Elder. Unless it was Ten-Thousand-Year Whale Glue, the effects of ordinary or even thousand-year glue had become almost negligible. However, as long as he persisted with the body-tempering technique and the medicinal baths for a while longer, he would likely reach the physical quality of a Spirit Ancestor soon, satisfying the conditions for consuming immortal herbs.
[Soul: 47]
The higher the level, the more difficult it became to increase soul strength. Most ordinary Spirit Masters who did not absorb spirit rings could only rely on meditation and time for slow growth. But Zhao Liuyun was no ordinary Spirit Master. His Purple Demon Eye absorbed purple qi daily to solidify his foundation, and the tempering within the mental cages constantly stimulated his potential, causing his soul strength to climb steadily. His mental energy had now reached the level of a high-tier Spirit Ancestor, and his external spirit bone, the Demon Dragon Silver Eye, had completed deep integration, meaning it could not be stripped away even in death. Once he consumed immortal herbs to refine his physique and enhance his spirit, absorbing a ten-thousand-year ring for his fourth spirit ring would be well within his grasp.
If Tang San could do it, Zhao Liuyun naturally could too.
[General Experience: 15494]
These experience points were to be added to his spirit power incrementally. By increasing it in small amounts multiple times a day, his cultivation speed wouldn't appear suspiciously fast, and he could steadily accelerate his progress without affecting the general experience gained from daily meditation.
The half-year of growth was not only reflected in the increase of [Soul], [Physique], and [Spirit Power]. It was also evident in the mental energy application techniques he had learned from Shi Nian.
Soul communication, all things have spirits. Mental applications rooted in spirit rings can be imitated by outsiders, but without personal experience, they are extremely difficult to truly master. Even Zhao Liuyun, with the blessing of [Ingenious Ideas] and the aid of [Brainstorm], was no exception. In half a year, he had only learned one mental technique from Shi Nian: "Presence Suppression." Even so, it was enough to surprise Shi Nian. Those fools with the Precious Stone Martial Spirits couldn't learn it no matter how they were taught. In the end, only a mental-type specialist could truly walk the grand path of a mental Spirit Master.
Speaking of the Precious Stone Spirit users, one had to mention their Seven-in-One Fusion Skill. Zhao Liuyun lacked the cultivation to use it, but he had experienced it personally. It sounded quite powerful. Relying on the characteristic of mental illusions that ignore general defense, even genius youths with amazing combat power would inevitably fall victim to it. But before a mental specialist, it was nothing. In a mental collision, the combined strength of the seven was comparable to a high-tier Spirit Emperor. However, because they could not merge perfectly, their energy was ultimately scattered. Zhao Liuyun's mental strength had reached the high-tier Spirit Ancestor level and was sufficiently condensed from the tempering of Shi Nian's mental cages; like a stone hitting water, he could easily disperse the incoming mental force.
After another session of mental cultivation, Zhao Liuyun felt mentally exhausted and requested leave from Shi Nian.
"Are you going to Heaven Dou City?" Shi Nian was not surprised. This had been agreed upon during a previous conversation with Ye Wenxi.
Zhao Liuyun said, "I promised Grandpa Ye that I would go to get the Clan Head's approval and try to spend time with the young lady of the Ye family."
"Nine-Hearted Begonia..." Shi Nian sighed softly. Recalling the harsh restriction that only two users could exist at once for that stunning martial spirit, his voice carried a hint of sentimentality. "You are still young; there is no need to force things." Zhao Liuyun could inherit his mantle; his mental talent was even higher than his teacher's. Shi Nian did not want to see him waver in his firm convictions or delay his cultivation due to romantic entanglements.
Feeling the concern in Shi Nian's words, Zhao Liuyun felt a touch of warmth in his heart and replied, "I understand, Teacher. For me, cultivation always comes first."
It was just an attempt at getting along. The union of Yin and Yang is indeed human nature, and Zhao Liuyun had no intention of becoming a eunuch. However, he didn't have the mindset of "it has to be her." Being able to use the connection with Ye Lingling to get close to Dugu Yan was the true purpose of this trip.
He didn't need to worry about the travel arrangements. The carriage, supplies, and route... the Ye family would arrange everything perfectly.
Heaven Dou City was vast and magnificent. The hundred-meter-high towering city walls rose from the ground, finally revealing the majestic aura belonging to a fantasy world. Taking the Ye family carriage and traveling swiftly, they finally arrived in front of a pharmacy after ten days.
The shop occupied a vast area. Those coming and going were either wealthy or noble, and their spirit power was at least around the level of a Spirit Ancestor. Many servants dressed in the livery of various estates were busy purchasing, and not far away was a clinic that was equally crowded. The clinic was packed with ordinary citizens seeking treatment, a surging tide of people. A few Spirit Masters moved among them, helping to maintain order; though the scene was noisy, it was not chaotic. The Ye family integrated medicine and treatment, owning numerous medicinal fields and farmers, and had trained many skilled mortal physicians. As a renowned medical clan, the stream of people seeking help was naturally endless.
Zhao Liuyun's eyes lit up. He felt as if professional experience for [Physician] was rolling in. After a momentary glance at the crowd, he did not linger and stepped directly into the pharmacy. Inside, the fragrance of medicine permeated the air, and exotic medicinal materials from all over were arranged in an orderly fashion.
A shop assistant, seeing a dignified youth enter, stepped forward quickly and asked, "Young master, how may I help you?"
Zhao Liuyun said, "I am the Probationary Guest Official Zhao Liuyun. I have come to meet the Clan Head at the invitation of Elder Ye Wenxi." During his half-year at Blue Sunshine, Ye Wenxi had written several times, stating that he had informed the Clan Head of Zhao Liuyun's background, his invitation as a guest official, and his intention to propose a marriage to Ye Lingling. The letter regarding this visit to Heaven Dou City had already arrived.
"Probationary Guest Official..." The assistant's expression sharpened. Though this title was honorary, it was rarely granted; once given, it meant the backing of at least one clan elder. He looked at Zhao Liuyun with respect and led the way. "Please follow me; the Clan Head is in the inner hall."
The Ye family was led by the Nine-Hearted Begonia branch. Clan Head Ye Ren was a Level 70 Spirit Saint of the healing system. Unless it was a life-threatening injury or a critical illness, it was difficult to request his help, so he was usually not very busy.
"Clan Head, Probationary Guest Official Zhao Liuyun has arrived," the assistant reported with a bow.
"Mhm, you may go," Ye Ren nodded slightly.
Zhao Liuyun stepped forward and bowed respectfully. "Probationary Guest Official Zhao Liuyun greets the Clan Head."
Ye Ren chuckled and reached out to help him up, pulling him to sit beside him. "Good child, lift your head and let me have a proper look at you."
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