Chapter 50: Qi Refining Stage (3rd update) "Stop arguing with her."...

(Fifty)

Not knowing how long she would continue to meditate, Shen Changyi placed the empty teacup on her shoulder and told her not to drop it.

Li Shanglu gritted his teeth, suppressed his anger, and did as he was told.

She always felt that Shen Changyi was deliberately teasing her. Did other people also have two teacups on their shoulders when they broke through the Qi Refining Stage?

As time passed and the two incense sticks burned out, Li Shanglu's body gradually became lighter, with an unprecedented sense of freedom. She could vaguely feel the energy merging into her limbs and bones, no longer rushing around, but flowing obediently into her blood.

Shen Changyi's relieved voice came to my ears.

"Shanglu, you have successfully refined your Qi."

Hearing this, she suddenly looked up at him, "Really?"

"Yeah." Seeing her happy, Shen Changyi couldn't help but smile, "You try it."

Li Shanglu spread out her palms, trying to condense spiritual energy. Slowly, a small cluster of spiritual energy actually emerged in her white palms.

She became like Shen Changyi.

This thought suddenly popped up in my mind, and my heart trembled.

Li Shanglu stared at the cluster of spiritual energy for a long time, and the spiritual energy disappeared on its own.

"Chen Changyi," she was startled and quickly raised her hand to show him, "there's nothing left."

Chen Changyi pinched her soft palm, his heart softening as he whispered, "The spiritual energy has been used up. It will take some time for it to accumulate back."

Used up?

So fast?

Li Shanglu's face darkened instantly, and his previous joy vanished. "It hasn't even been half an hour."

Shen Changyi smiled gently and clasped her fingers.

Soon, some spiritual energy came in from his palm, which was extremely hot. Li Shanglu's body became even hotter. She was a little unsteady and hugged Shen Changyi, unable to bear it.

The spiritual energy continued to flow in, and Shen Changyi had no intention of stopping.

Until she was so hot that she almost melted into his arms, she finally heard him whisper, "No, you still need to practice more. Your body can only withstand this amount of spiritual energy at most."

Hearing this, Li Shanglu clenched her teeth and swallowed back the words that she had originally wanted him to stop. She grabbed Shen Changyi's collar and said, "I can, continue."

Why do you say she can't do it?

Chen Changyi freed a hand to gently support her face and said softly, "It's great that you succeeded in refining your Qi. Shanglu, let's stop here today."

"I let you, continue." She repeated through gritted teeth.

Helplessly, Shen Changyi had to pass the spiritual energy to her again.

Li Shanglu's mind went blank due to the burning spiritual energy, and he only managed to hold on by relying on his own perseverance.

Want more.

Want to become... like him.

Another half incense stick of time passed, and Li Shanglu sat on the ground limply, sweating profusely as if he had just been pulled out of the water.

"No." Shen Changyi looked at her worriedly, "Let's continue tomorrow."

Li Shanglu shook her head numbly. She struggled to get up and grabbed Shen Changyi's hand and held it close to her.

She has had this kind of personality since she was a child. She doesn't want to lag behind others in anything and must be better than others. If there is someone stronger than her, she will secretly try her best to surpass him.

The entire realm from Qi Refining to Foundation Building is as easy as eating and drinking for talented people, but it is an endless chasm for ordinary people.

Shen Changyi stopped giving her spiritual energy and forcibly carried her to the bed to rest.

"The most taboo in cultivation is impatience." He gathered the wet hair from Li Shanglu's forehead and said distressedly, "I know you want to help me share the spiritual energy as soon as possible, but you have to take your time."

Who wants to help him share the burden... She is simply envious of those powers and is quite narcissistic.

There was a sudden knock on the door. Shen Changyi looked at Li Shanglu and whispered, "Get some rest."

After saying that, he got up and opened the door.

Outside the door, Xie Du and a group of young disciples looked at him with bright eyes.

"Master, can you start teaching your disciples sword techniques today?"

Shen Changyi: “…?”

Did he promise this?

Shen Changyi nodded in confusion, but still said,

"Wait for me at Jianfeng."

"yes!!"

He closed the door, still unable to remember when he had said he wanted to teach his disciples. However, since he wanted to teach his disciples, he might as well let Shang Lu come along.

"I?"

"Yes, practicing swordsmanship can also strengthen your body. Otherwise, your body will be too weak to withstand more spiritual energy."

Shen Changyi told Li Shanglu about his idea. Li Shanglu's mouth twitched slightly. She agreed to let him teach the apprentice just to stop Shen Changyi from bothering her.

After a while, she said with difficulty, "Can't I just take some pills to strengthen my body?"

Shen Changyi shook his head seriously and said seriously, "Medicine is three parts poison."

"Who will look after the children then?"

"I can teach you while I watch the kids."

“…You’re awesome.”

Li Shanglu was completely convinced.

*

Half a minute later, Jianfeng.

Li Shanglu, who had just succeeded in refining Qi, was standing among a group of sword-cultivating disciples for some reason.

She remembered that she clearly just wanted some of Shen Changyi's spiritual energy at the beginning. No, that's not right. She just didn't want Shen Changyi to ascend at the beginning. How come she suddenly started to practice swordsmanship?

The sword-cultivating disciples around him were all the best in the sect, and they all cast curious glances at Li Shanglu.

Li Shanglu covered his face with a scarf, which naturally made him look particularly awkward.

Realizing that the disciples were all looking at her, Li Shanglu felt her scalp tingling and quietly walked to the back corner of the crowd.

What’s so good about it? You haven’t seen the Qi Refining Stage, right?

Those gazes made Li Shanglu feel very uncomfortable. She felt as if she was far inferior to them, which was why she wore a veil.

These disciples must be geniuses, and she is the only one in the Qi Refining Stage, which is really embarrassing.

Although those disciples did not have such thoughts, sword cultivators had simple minds and only cared about the sword. The more advanced the swordsmanship, the higher the status in their hearts. They would be extremely happy if they could steal a move from Shen Changyi.

"It is a blessing for the disciples of Mingzhou Sect that the Sword Immortal can come to Jianfeng to teach swordsmanship." The elder of Jianfeng bowed to Shen Changyi excitedly, and stood among the disciples quite consciously, as if he was ready to learn.

Shen Changyi placed the crib in the pavilion. Two cleaning disciples volunteered to help him look after the child, but he refused.

"No, I can do it myself."

This is a father's exclusive duty, no one else can perform it on his behalf.

After he settled Little Persimmon and Little Orange, he looked up and accurately found Li Shanglu at the back of the crowd.

Why is Phytolacca hiding there, wearing a veil?

Shen Changyi pursed his lips, thinking that she might be shy because there were so many people around.

There's nothing to be shy about, Phytolacca is no worse than anyone else.

Shang Lu is really amazing, as he was able to break through the Qi Refining Stage in one breath, and was able to withstand his spiritual energy with a body that had never practiced seriously.

Shen Changyi began to check the qualifications of his disciples, while Li Shanglu was still standing in the corner with his head down.

A sword disciple suddenly came up to her and scared her.

"Which peak are you from? Why haven't I seen you at Jianfeng?" The other person had a handsome face and a cheerful and friendly smile.

Li Shanglu frowned and said calmly, "Danfeng."

The disciple looked at her with interest and asked in a friendly manner, "My name is Yunzhao. What's your name?"

There are so many people here, why do you have to talk to her?

Li Shanglu said patiently, "Li Yanning."

"Why would an alchemist come here to learn sword techniques?" Yun Zhao seemed quite interested in Li Shanglu and kept talking to her. "Refine alchemy in the sect can also help us exorcise demons, and it's much safer."

Nonsense, how could she not know? Someone dragged her here by force.

Yun Zhao stared at her for a long time, then smiled and said, "Master Sword Immortal's training is extremely rigorous. I hope to see you again tomorrow."

"... Let's talk about it later." Li Shanglu originally planned to just learn a few moves to get by, and had no intention of really learning sword at all.

Yun Zhao pursed his lips, then suddenly clenched his fists and said to her seriously, "Whenever you have the chance, you must seize it. You must climb up and practice hard. Only in this way can you protect the people you want to protect. Li Yanning, cheer up!"

Li Shanglu was startled by his excited voice and his eyes widened.

Are you sick?

What's going on with these monks?

Are there no normal people?

"I also climbed up from the Qi Refining Stage. I know it might be a little difficult for you at first, but I believe that Master Sword Immortal will definitely be able to teach you to become a very powerful swordsman."

Yunzhao talked to her non-stop.

"Yan Ning, as long as you can persevere, you will definitely see the dawn of a breakthrough. Let's work hard together. From now on, you can just call me Brother Yun. If you don't understand what Master Sword Immortal is teaching you, you can come to Jianfeng to find me after the training. Brother is always available."

Li Shanglu: “…”

Seeing her flat reaction, Yun Zhao asked in confusion, "What's wrong? Why don't you say anything?" Usually, after he said these few words, his fellow sisters would be moved and become close to him, but why was this sister so indifferent?

Li Shanglu pointed behind him.

Yun Zhao turned his head in confusion and met Chen Changyi's gloomy and cold gaze.

"Master Sword Immortal?" Yun Zhao smiled ingratiatingly and drew the long sword from his waist. "Is it my turn to check your qualifications?"

Chen Changyi lowered his eyes and stared at him. That look inexplicably made Yun Zhao feel a little uneasy, as if Chen Changyi was not here to check his qualifications, but to beat him up.

"Stop arguing with her."

The voice was cold, and there was a hint of warning in it.

Are you angry?

But Shen Changyi's expression was calm, making it impossible to see his true emotions.

When Yunzhao heard his words, he nodded hurriedly, "Yes."

After checking his qualifications, Shen Changyi finally walked up to Li Shanglu.

Li Shanglu was still laughing.

Seeing Shen Changyi's depressed and annoyed look, she couldn't help it.

She deserves it. It’s Shen Changyi’s fault for letting her come.

Seeing her curved eyebrows and beautiful smile, Shen Changyi's expression became even gloomier. He raised his hand and moved the veil on her face upwards, almost covering her eyes.

"You can't talk to anyone else either." Shen Changyi said this seriously and turned away.

Li Shanglu: “…”

If he were to install it, would he really think of himself as her master?

The young disciples around them all looked at them, swallowed their saliva, and didn't even dare to breathe.

The training of the Sword Immortal is indeed as harsh as the rumors say. Look, he hasn't even started practicing sword skills yet, but he's not even allowed to talk.

After Shen Changyi left, Yun Zhao tilted his head towards Li Shanglu with a guilty look, and said in a low voice, "I'm sorry for getting you scolded along with me."

Li Shanglu glanced at him and said, "It's okay."

He's quite brave, actually ignoring her.

Yun Zhao asked in confusion, "Did you know Master Jianxian before? Why didn't he check your qualifications just now?"

"I know him," Li Shanglu said calmly, "Just ask him."

Yun Zhao was choked by her words, but became even more interested. It had been a long time since he met such a mysterious and difficult junior sister.

He rubbed his hands and thought,

In that case, let’s invite her down the mountain for dinner after training!