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44: Breakthrough to the third level of Qi RefiningHe carefully put away all the loot, including the hundred-plus Spirit Stones and Medicinal Pills.

Lin Jingyu’s gaze fell back upon the two remaining thunder fiend talismans.

As his fingertips lightly touched the Talisman, faint electric arcs danced across it, bringing a tingling, stinging sensation.

His heart surged with emotion, his shock difficult to calm.

”This power... it’s far more than just a threat to a Qi Refining Fifth Layer cultivator!”

It was overwhelming, obliterating a Peak Qi Refining Fourth Layer cultivator as easily as crushing an ant.

Even the terrain of the cave had been permanently altered. The rock walls had melted, and the ground had been deeply plowed.

This was definitely not an attack that an ordinary Late Stage Qi Refining Cultivator could easily unleash.

Moreover, because he hadn’t channeled enough Spiritual Qi, it hadn’t even fully unleashed its true power.

Yet it had still obliterated Chen Biao, the Grand-Uncle as if he were nothing.

Was this really, as the Mysterious Youth had said, merely equivalent to the full-force strike of a Qi Refining Fifth Layer cultivator?

What kind of Qi Refining Fifth Layer cultivator could be this terrifying!

If Lin Chengyuan had this level of ability, he could have slapped Fei Yangyang to death with one palm back then. No, that’s not right!

A flash of inspiration struck Lin Jingyu. The Mysterious Youth’s vision would definitely not be confined to a small place like the Southeast Market Town.

”The ’Qi Refining Fifth Layer’ the youth spoke of...” Lin Jingyu shook his head with a bitter smile, a huge sense of disparity rising in his heart.

”It likely refers to the standard of a Qinglan Sect inner disciple Prodigy... or even a true disciple Prodigy, fully unleashing their power at the same rank...”

With his meager cultivation, he probably didn’t even have the qualifications to look up to such true immortal sect Prodigies.

An unprecedented sense of urgency gripped his heart.

A surge of ambition to compete with these various Prodigies rose in his mind, but he immediately cast it to the back of his thoughts.

Cultivation Technique, Medicinal Pills, talent, spiritual land... he lacked in everything, so what could he use to compare!

Suppressing the turbulent thoughts in his heart, he quickly cleaned up the scene.

He flicked a few sparks from his fingertips, burning away the remnants of Chen Biao, the Grand-Uncle’s clothing.

He carefully placed all his belongings into the newly acquired Storage Pouch.

He hung the Storage Pouch at his waist with satisfaction.

Finally, his gaze fell on the corner of the basket, where the small beast, terrified by the lingering power of the thunder to the point of Soul Flying Away and Spirit Scattering, was curled into a ball.

The gray-furred Earth Spirit Rat had its four paws stiffened, its eyes rolled back, it was foaming at the mouth, excreting waste, and its fur was standing on end.

”Poor little thing.” Lin Jingyu laughed despite himself, the coldness in his eyes softening slightly.

He roughly cleaned it with some clear water and casually stuffed it into his bosom. The little guy shivered, but instinctively burrowed toward the warmth.

Lin Jingyu sat cross-legged and took out a bottle of ”qi gathering pill” obtained from Chen Biao, the Grand-Uncle.

The white jade bottle body was warm and smooth. He pulled out the stopper, and a pure medicinal fragrance wafted out.

He poured out a Medicinal Pill the size of a Dragon’s eye, with clear pill markings and faint Spiritual Qi flowing across its surface.

It was truly worthy of being a Spirit Pill that cost twenty Spirit Stones a bottle; its appearance was excellent.

The Medicinal Pill tasted slightly bitter upon entering his mouth, but immediately transformed into a massive, gentle warm current, rushing into his limbs and bones like a burst river.

”Such strong medicinal power. It far surpasses the Low Grade Medicinal Pills distributed by the Family.” He dared not be negligent, immediately centering his mind and focusing his energy, fully operating the ”Evergreen Art”.

The warm current was guided by the exquisite Cultivation Technique, quickly merging into his parched and stinging Meridians, transforming into gurgling, pure Spiritual Qi that nourished and repaired the damage.

Lin Jingyu only needed to use the Spiritual Qi within his body to capture these currents, circulating them through his Meridians for one cycle. The Spiritual Qi from the Medicinal Pill would then quickly integrate and strengthen his own Spiritual Qi.

Before the medicinal power of the first pill was exhausted, his Dantian already felt full.

He swallowed another one without hesitation.

Supported by the luxurious Medicinal Pill, his depleted Spiritual Qi recovered and grew at an astonishing speed.

His Dantian Qi Sea was stretched to the point of bursting by the surging Spiritual Qi, and his Meridians throbbed with faint pain.

A strange feeling of fullness and being on the verge of a Breakthrough arose spontaneously, like water about to overflow.

He sank his mind into his Dantian, his concentration highly focused.

Guiding the surging torrent of Spiritual Qi like a tide, he transformed it into an invisible giant hammer, slamming fiercely against that tough, invisible barrier.

”Boom.”

It felt as if a roar, like the creation of the world, rang out in his mind—a sound only he could hear.

The originally narrow and tough Dantian barrier, like a dam collapsed by a flood, instantly expanded outward.

The tough membrane was torn apart, and new space was opened up.

”Pop—”

A soft sound echoing from the depths of his Soul resonated.

The obstacles were all gone, and everything suddenly became clear.

The Qi Refining Third Layer, just like that, was successfully broken into.

Lin Jingyu suddenly opened his eyes, a sharp light like electricity flashing within them, piercing and intimidating.

An unprecedented sense of power filled his entire body, as if he had broken free from invisible shackles, and a genuine feeling of satisfaction surged in his heart.

The total amount of Spiritual Qi in his body had increased by nearly half, flowing smoothly and perfectly, with none of the stagnation or blockage from before.

The color of his Spiritual Qi seemed to have refined slightly, carrying a faint cyan halo.

”Qi Refining Third Layer.”

He clenched his fist tightly, feeling the surging power flowing through his fingertips and the slight cracking sound of his bones and muscles resonating together.

”Although I am still a bottom-tier ant that can be kneaded by anyone, at least next time I release the thunder fiend talisman, I won’t be in such a sorry state.”

The power of Medicinal Pills is indeed far superior to years of bitter cultivation.

Resources are the true path to the heavens.

Give him a few dozen more bottles of qi gathering pill, and he would definitely be able to step into the Qi Refining Fourth Layer.

Collecting his excited emotions, he stood up, his bones emitting a series of crisp cracking sounds.

The mountain wind swept through the treetops, bringing the fresh scent of grass and trees.

The Earth Spirit Rat in his bosom seemed to have recovered, emitting a faint ”squeak” sound, its little head rubbing against his chest.

Just as he wanted to reach out and touch it, it immediately stuck out its tongue and played dead.

Seeing this, the corners of his mouth twitched slightly; just how afraid of him was it?

Lin Jingyu looked toward the Lin Family direction, his gaze as deep as a cold pool, with killing intent and icy coldness settling in the depths of his eyes.

”It’s time to go back.”

”Lin Chengyuan... you old dog...”

”Our accounts, one by one, we will settle slowly. I have already prepared the thunder fiend talisman and the bane bone soul-chasing nail for you!”

”I will definitely give you a big surprise.”

His figure flashed, like a ghost merging into the mountain wind, disappearing into the vast, lush mountain forest, galloping away toward his return path.

The setting sun stretched his shadow long, resembling a drawn sharp sword.

...

”Brother, you’re back.”

Lin Jingxia forced a smile, but one could see a hint of bitterness regardless of how one looked at it.

”What happened?”

Lin Jingyu asked.

”It’s nothing, it’s nothing.”

Lin Jingxia blinked, making herself pretend to be very happy, pulling on Lin Jingyu’s arm and acting spoiled:

”Brother, did you bring me anything delicious?”

Seeing his younger sister like this, he didn’t continue to press for answers and pulled the Earth Spirit Rat, which had been playing dead, out from his bosom.

If not for being able to feel the slight rise and fall of its belly, looking at it suddenly, it really looked like a dead rat.

”Ah, why is it a rat? Did you catch it from the fields?”

Lin Jingxia complained, a bit puzzled; after all, what girl would like such a drab, gray thing?

”This is an Earth Spirit Rat, a Spirit Beast, bought in the market town for quite a few Spirit Stones. Once it grows up, it can help you fight!”

”A Spirit Beast!”

Lin Jingxia exclaimed, quickly taking it over and gently stroking it.

Leaving Lin Jingyu, the little guy immediately came to life, opened its eyes, stuck out its little pink tongue, and gently licked Lin Jingxia’s fingers.