Cultivation Begins with Daily Intelligence Reports

121: Hantan water boiled tea”Brother? Is that you? You can just come straight in.”

Jingxia’s clear voice came from inside.

Lin Jingyu pushed the door open, glanced around, and paused slightly.

Jingxia was not the only one in the room; next to her sat a thin, pale girl—it was Little Miss, who had just attempted suicide earlier today!

Her eyes were red and swollen, clearly having cried, and she was currently twisting the corner of her clothes, looking uneasy.

”Brother!”

Jingxia jumped up like a little rabbit and quickly explained:

”You’re back! Young Miss... sigh, she scared me half to death earlier!

Didn’t I tell her everything was fine, that she shouldn’t worry, and that we definitely had a solution? Who knew she had such a fiery temper, and still... sigh!

But thankfully, she’s okay. I was worried she might try something again if she went back, so I talked to her parents and arranged for her to stay here with me, so I can watch her!”

Jingxia finished her rapid explanation and looked nervously at her brother with wide eyes.

Little Miss also timidly raised her head, quickly glanced at Lin Jingyu, then hurriedly lowered it again, murmuring softly:

”Brother Jingyu... I... I’m sorry for causing trouble for you and Jingxia...”

Lin Jingyu’s gaze lingered for a moment on the faint bluish-purple ligature marks on Little Miss’s neck, and he sighed inwardly.

This girl, she has a difficult fate.

He nodded to Jingxia to acknowledge her explanation, then turned to Little Miss, his tone as gentle as possible: ”It’s good that you’re safe. Stay here and rest easy. Put your heart at ease; no one can force you to marry.”

After speaking, he turned and closed the door.

Leaving his sister’s room, Lin Jingyu walked straight toward the side room where Lin Lingshan was recuperating.

Gently pushing the door open, a faint medicinal scent mixed with a stable, heavy Aura of Blood Essence rushed toward him.

Lin Lingshan, sitting cross-legged on the Prayer Mat, opened his eyes. They held a contained sharpness, and his aura was slightly denser and more solid than it had been a few days ago, his face faintly glowing with a healthy red hue.

Clearly, the wisdom king body replenishing pill was extremely effective, and the Foundation he had built through years of arduous Cultivation was being continuously stimulated.

”Uncle Lingshan,” Lin Jingyu called softly.

”You’re back? How did it go?” Lin Lingshan’s voice was loud and full of vigor; no one would have guessed he was critically injured and dying just three days prior.

Lin Jingyu succinctly summarized the key points of his trip to the market town.

How he coincidentally saved Yun Momo of Miaoling Pavilion, how he gained the friendship of Feng Xixi and Qin Yue, and most importantly—that the Third Manager of Miaoling Pavilion, Qin Yue, personally promised to attend the Lin Family’s ”ceremony” tomorrow!

”The Third Manager of Miaoling Pavilion?”

Lin Lingshan suddenly stood up, a terrifying brilliance erupting in his eyes. The immense joy made him unable to resist slapping Lin Jingyu hard on the shoulder.

”Good boy! Excellent! That was brilliantly done! Heaven truly blesses my Lin Family! Qilin Son! You are truly the Qilin Son of my Lin Family! With such strong aid, tomorrow’s major event is assured!”

It was no wonder he was so excited. Miaoling Pavilion was one of the foremost major powers in the Southeast Market Town, an existence that could wipe out the Liu Family with a wave of their hand.

Lin Jingyu grimaced from the slap, feeling half his body go numb, and said with a bitter face:

”Uncle Lingshan, please take it easy! My small frame isn’t like yours, practicing Dual Cultivation of magic and body with a powerful Physical Body. Two more slaps and I’ll really fall apart!”

Lin Lingshan finally realized his mistake. Seeing Lin Jingyu’s awkwardness as he rubbed his shoulder, he burst into hearty laughter, which was full of joy and confidence:

”Hahaha, my apologies, my apologies! I got carried away with happiness and didn’t hold back my strength! But Jingyu...”

He stopped laughing and said seriously, ”...Seriously, you should also consider finding a high-grade Body Refining Cultivation Technique to practice.

I’ve heard that in those great Sects and thousand-year Legacy Aristocratic Families, their Core Disciples all practice Dual Cultivation of magic and body during the Qi Refining Stage. Their combat power far exceeds those of the same stage, and their Foundation is much more solid.

Furthermore... it is said to even benefit the future attempt to break through to Foundation Establishment!”

He sighed, feeling a bit regretful:

”It’s a pity my Immovable Wisdom King Art... its origins are unclear, and some of the methods within it seem rather sinister. I dare not pass it on to you, lest I harm you. And those few incomplete scrolls in the Family Ancestral Hall are truly unimpressive.”

He was genuinely considering Lin Jingyu’s best interests.

Lin Jingyu smiled indifferently: ”Uncle Lingshan, don’t worry, I’ve noted the matter of Body Refining. We can discuss it later if the opportunity arises. For now, we must focus on playing out tomorrow’s show well.”

He immediately lowered his voice and began speaking seriously with Lin Lingshan: ”Uncle Lingshan, tomorrow you must remain calm and stay completely hidden.

No matter what chaos breaks out outside, even if the sky falls, you must not show your face.

You must wait until the most critical moment—when everyone believes the matter is settled, and the Liu Family’s arrogance is at its peak—then you will make your appearance with the Force of Thunder! The timing must wait for my signal...”

Lin Lingshan nodded repeatedly, his gaze sharp as an eagle’s:

”Don’t worry! I’ve been holding back for days, waiting for that moment! I’m going to gouge out the eyes of those traitorous old bastards and those Liu brats and stomp on them.”

The two discussed their plans in secret for a long time. It wasn’t until late into the night that Lin Jingyu quietly left the side room and returned to his underground Secret Chamber.

Sitting cross-legged beside the Cold Spring Eye in the Secret Chamber, Lin Jingyu did not immediately Cultivate. Instead, he carefully took out the set of White Porcelain Tea Ware and the mist hidden jade sprout gifted by Qin Yue.

He meticulously cleaned the tea ware using the cold spring water, his movements focused.

The cold spring water was icy cold, and Spiritual Qi wafted from it. After cleaning the tea ware, he picked up three vibrant green, Spiritual Qi-filled tea leaves, placed them in the pot, and poured in the cold spring water.

Instead of lighting a fire, he circulated the Spiritual Power of the Evergreen Art within his body. A wisp of warm, azure Qi vortex emerged from his fingertip, enveloping the Small Red Clay Stove, slowly heating it.

Before long, steam rose from the pot, and the tea aroma permeated the air. Carrying the freshness of the mountains and the mellow sweetness of Spiritual Qi, it instantly filled the entire small Secret Chamber.

Pouring out a cup of emerald green tea, Lin Jingyu took a small sip.

The warm Spiritual Tea entered his abdomen, transforming into a pure and gentle warm current that spread throughout his limbs and bones. It not only nourished his Spiritual Power but also seemed to cleanse his Mental Energy, making it exceptionally clear.

His eyes were bright; this Cold Pond Water was indeed extraordinary.

This taste and effect were even slightly better than what he had drunk at Miaoling Pavilion.

He closed his eyes and enjoyed the rare peace and contentment for a moment before draining the rest of the tea.

After feeling satisfied, he took out a porcelain bottle and poured out a few plump, round qi gathering pills that shone with a jade luster.

Although the seeds of the Six-Tailed Foxtail Grass were more potent and could even slightly Body Temper, they were consumables, and every one used was one less available.

It was more cost-effective to consume Medicinal Pills for Cultivation on a daily basis.

The vast Spiritual Qi slowly dispersed within his abdomen. He dared not delay and immediately circulated the Evergreen Art, guiding this violent Spiritual Qi to wash through his Meridians and converge into his Dantian Qi Sea.

The light azure Spiritual Power surged and roared within his body, continuously striking the barrier of the Qi Refining Fourth Layer. The night passed silently, with only the faint humming of Spiritual Power circulation echoing in the Secret Chamber.

When the first streak of dawn appeared on the horizon, Lin Jingyu slowly opened his eyes, a sharp light flashing momentarily within them, like a morning star.

After a night of Cultivation, his cultivation base had advanced significantly. The lake of Spiritual Power in his Dantian Qi Sea seemed to have expanded once more, and his Spiritual Power was more refined.

He felt that his Cultivation speed seemed much faster than before. He wondered if this was the benefit brought by the increase in his Mental Energy.