Chapter 288 The Last Time I'll Call You That

When Zhang Cuihua saw her martial uncle return to the cold pool, she looked up at the sun in surprise.

"Uncle-Master, are you hungry? I'll go make lunch right now."

Judging from the height of the sun, it's probably still around 9 AM.

Normally, my uncle doesn't return until noon.

Ji An waved his hand and said gently:

"No rush. Just cook at your usual time. I want grilled fish for lunch tonight and breakfast tomorrow."

The water quality of the cold pool is excellent, and the spirit fish tastes delicious; he never tires of eating it.

"Okay, grilled fish was already on the menu for lunch today."

Zhang Cuihua agreed, saying that her martial aunt loved to eat fish, and she would cook it in various ways, such as stewing, braising, steaming, grilling, and pan-frying, and she would also try to use different fruits and vegetables as side dishes.

Over the years, she has experimented with several new formulas.

"Hmm, not bad. Make it into honey-baked fish. I'll get you some honey."

Ji An nodded slightly. This disciple had completely given up cultivation and spent most of her time studying cooking. Now her skills were even better than those of the Liang Qiu and Xia Yuhan sisters.

"Uncle-Master, there's still some honey left in the kitchen."

"No, these two meals must be made with the best honey!"

Ji An shook his head, and after speaking, he walked straight to the warehouse.

After entering the warehouse, he used a magic hand seal to open the small door of the secret vault and took out a fist-sized light blue jade jar.

Find Zhang Cuihua and say:

"After you finish making the grilled fish tomorrow, you still need to return the honey to me."

Zhang Cuihua's eyes lit up, and she nodded:

"OK."

She took the jade jar with both hands and quickly walked out of the kitchen.

The honey used in the kitchen was all second-grade low-quality. She would secretly keep a small amount and give it to her family members, which could easily be exchanged for many spirit stones.

My uncle actually said to use something better, which must be mid-grade second-level honey.

'Should we hide some too?'

Zhang Cuihua shook her head abruptly, dismissing the audacious idea.

Second-grade low-quality honey falls into the category of honey used by Foundation Establishment stage cultivators. The production volume is quite large, and it is not easy to be discovered if some is hoarded. Perhaps even the master knows about this situation, but just turns a blind eye.

If you dare to touch second-grade mid-level honey, you are challenging your senior uncle's tolerance.

A spiritual object of this rank is not something a Qi Refining stage cultivator like her can even dream of.

Besides, my uncle specifically instructed me to return it tomorrow, which might be a warning.

Being a spirit chef at Crimson Flame Peak offers excellent benefits and allows you to chat with late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators; you mustn't take advantage of them.

Zhang Cuihua took out a clean cloth and wiped the table, carefully placed the jade jar on it, and then went to prepare the ingredients.

Ji An had already returned to his cave. After bathing and changing his clothes, he burned incense and sat quietly in meditation.

He didn't cultivate; he just recalled the scenes from his time travel.

The fear upon first transmigrating, the excitement after opening the immortal veins, the exhilaration of riding the talisman bird for the first time, and the surprise of casting the first spell.

Foreign affairs flashed before his eyes, but after all of this quickly passed through his mind, he gathered all his thoughts, leaving only determination in his heart.

He believed that the Chaoyuan period would be a new beginning.

From now on, he will embrace the world with a completely new attitude.

Lunch consisted of honey-baked fish, stewed fish head, pickled bamboo shoots, and honey osmanthus cake. Ji An also cut down a Qingling bamboo and took out a second-grade mulberry wine from it.

In the afternoon, Ji An did nothing but leisurely stroll through the mountains and forests, relaxing his mind.

He didn't tell his master or any of his other friends about his preparations for a breakthrough, so as not to cause them any worry.

After dinner, Ji An summoned several disciples and gave them instructions:

"I will be away for a few days tomorrow, and my return time is uncertain, but it will only take me half a month at most. You all should take care of your own affairs."

Songtao and Cuihua, you two go to Luoyan Mountain tomorrow and see if there are any high-level monster ingredients. Make a list.

Tiezhu, take stock of the spirit fish in the cold pool.

"In a while, I will be hosting a banquet at Crimson Flame Peak. It will be our highest-level event, so please put in a lot of effort."

The three disciples responded in unison:

"Yes, sir!"

Wei Songtao began to wonder what happy event Chiyan Peak might have. Based on his understanding of his martial uncle, he knew that they never held social banquets.

Most of those who had close relationships with each other were fellow disciples.

Ji An waved his hand and said:

"Go ahead and get busy."

He got up and strolled to the Tianyuan Pear Orchard, where he began to cast a spell on the spiritual field.

After casting the spell once, he did not cultivate, but went directly back to his cave to rest and meditate.

Concentrate your mind and calm your spirit, without thinking or moving, keeping only a single spiritual thought in your sea of ​​consciousness.

He didn't know how much time had passed before he drifted off to sleep. When he woke up again, it was already dawn.

After finishing his breakfast, Ji An took out the flying shuttle and reloaded it with spirit stones.

Zhang Cuihua presented the jade jar and smiled, saying:

"Uncle-Master, here's your honey back."

Ji An smiled as he accepted the jade jar, opened it, glanced at it, and nodded gently.

"From now on, work diligently at Crimson Flame Peak. I will not mistreat any of my dutiful disciples."

"Thank you, Uncle-Master," Zhang Cuihua nodded, her eyes filled with relief that she had been able to resist her greed.

From now on, do not take anything belonging to Crimson Flame Peak out of the house.

The shuttle slowly rose into the air, flying low around Crimson Flame Peak.

Ji An looked down at the land where he had lived for more than 30 years, his heart filled with emotion.

After completing a full circle, he piloted his flying shuttle away. Just as he was about to leave the array's range, he glanced back and thought to himself:

'When we meet, you will be able to enjoy the benefits of the Chaoyuan stage magic. Wait for my return.'

The shuttle flew through the dense forest and hovered in front of the treasure pavilion.

Ji An gazed into the distance and saw a three-acre vortex of spiritual energy, like a tornado, constantly drawing in more and more spiritual energy.

There must be a cultivator breaking through a realm, otherwise such a strange phenomenon would not have occurred.

A moment later, the vortex of spiritual energy shrank and slowly disappeared into the cave.

A long, excited roar rang out, echoing through the mountains and forests.

Jia Yu rushed out of the main hall, laughing:

"Good, good! Another disciple has successfully broken through!"

Three months ago, Mu Songde died, but Li Yuangong successfully broke through to the next level. Unexpectedly, the sect has gained another Chaoyuan cultivator today.

Ji An raised an eyebrow slightly, controlled the shuttle to land, and smiled:

"Uncle-Master, who broke through in that cave?"

Judging from the location of the cave, it is a place specifically for disciples of the sect to break through to the Chaoyuan stage.

"It's Yue Yunlong from the Beast Taming Hall. Right now, we're in need of manpower, and having an additional cultivator at the Chaoyuan stage will alleviate some of the pressure on the sect."

Speaking of which, he was the seventh disciple to redeem the Qi Cultivation Pill, after you.

Jia Yu replied with a smile that Yue Yunlong's presence in the sect was not strong, yet he was able to break through at the age of 170, which was truly beyond his expectations.

Six days ago, his disciple came to exchange for the Qi Cultivation Pill, but he wasn't optimistic about it. Now, the disciple's breakthrough is an unexpected surprise.

Six Qi-Nourishing Pills have already been exchanged, and with three people achieving breakthroughs, the ratio is already quite high.

Even if a cultivator in the Chaoyuan stage is not good at fighting, he can still deal with a cultivator at the Foundation Establishment stage, unless he encounters a super genius like Li Haoran.

Jia Yu glanced at his disciple and said:

"What brings you here today? Judging by the time, you must be running out of spiritual resources to refine, right?"

Come on, I'll go inside and get it for you.

Ji An smiled without saying a word and followed the other person into the main hall.

He glanced up casually and noticed that the characters on the plaque were brand new, no longer mottled as before.

"Uncle-Master, why did you decide to renovate the plaque?"

Jia Yu paused for a moment, then said:

"To get rid of the old and welcome the new, and to wish for good fortune."

After Musongde died in the breakthrough, he returned to the treasure pavilion and repainted the plaque with gold paint.

As a result, Li Yuangong broke through to the Chaoyuan stage that very evening, which made him feel much better.

He paused, then asked:

"How many spirit items do you need this time?"

He estimated that he wouldn't need too much; based on the other party's previous breakthrough speed, another year's worth of material should be enough.

Ji An took out his jade pendant, revealing a simple and honest smile:

"This time, instead of exchanging for spiritual items, we'll exchange for Qi-Nourishing Pills."

Three months ago, my magical power stopped increasing, so I began to focus all my efforts on cultivating my life force.

Yesterday, my life force was perfected and my spiritual essence was born. It's time to break through to the Chaoyuan stage.

My martial uncle urged me not to let those magic jade slips gather dust for too long, so here I am today.

He has adjusted himself to his best condition, and everything is ready except for the Qi-Nourishing Pill.

"That's great, you always manage to surprise me!"

However, I suggest you take a few more days to rest and adjust, and try to get yourself into peak condition.

Jia Yu's lips curled up; he felt that good things had been happening one after another since the plaque was renovated.

There are only two cave dwellings available for breaking through to the Chaoyuan stage, both of which are built on second-tier high-grade spiritual vein nodes.

However, one of the caves was the one Musongde used for his breakthrough, and he planned to seal it up for a few years before using it again.

In a few days, Yue Yunlong will stabilize his cultivation level and then come out. It will be more auspicious for him to use the cave where two cultivators have successfully broken through in succession.

“I’m in the best condition ever,” Ji An laughed, “better than ever before. I can’t wait to call you senior brother!”

"You little rascal!"

Jia Yu frowned slightly, wondering whether to tell the other party about Mu Songde, but she was afraid that it would affect the other party's mood.

Breakthroughs require courage and perseverance; it's not the right time to talk about them.

"Uncle-Master, is there something wrong?"

Seeing the other person's expression, Ji An looked somewhat puzzled.

"It's alright, I'll get you some medicine."

Jia Yu broke the legal barrier and entered the secret vault, taking out a jade bottle and a jade slip.

"The jade slip contains the secret methods for breakthroughs and the breakthrough insights of predecessors, which were personally compiled by the ancestor."

Take a look now, and feel free to ask me if you have any questions.

Ji An picked up the jade slip, pressed it to his forehead, and carefully examined it twice with his divine sense. He then said:

"I understand."

The content is very detailed, explaining each step of the breakthrough clearly, so you can just follow the steps.

"That's good. I'll take you to your cave."

The two arrived at the cave dwelling, and Jia Yu waved:

"Boy, I hope you come out with the cultivation level of the Chaoyuan stage."

"Haha, Uncle-Master, this is the last time I'll call you that."

Ji An nodded slightly and entered the cave with firm steps.

The boulder at the entrance of the cave fell, a flash of earthly light appeared and then slowly disappeared, and the magical barrier was broken.

A look of anticipation flashed in Jia Yu's eyes as she whispered:

"Kid, let me see how many days it will take you to break through."

He didn't linger and rode away on his magical artifact, never doubting that the other party was capable of breaking through.

If the other party's understanding of the cultivation technique is not yet sufficient to break through, then almost no one in the sect will break through.

(End of this chapter)