The growth rate slowed down only when the physical strength reached the limit of the Qi Refining stage, but it still made steady progress.

Chen Yi glanced at the proficiency panel.

[Body Tempering Lv.2 - Proficiency 280/400]

Last time, by borrowing the power of the extremely fierce and calamity-ridden earth, I brought the "Rock-Solid Bone Forging Technique" to its ultimate state, and my body forging proficiency increased to 250. Now, in just a short while, my proficiency has increased by 30 points.

Although it will be more difficult to improve as you go on, he firmly believes that this improvement will still be enormous.

I wonder to what extent this blood energy from the Bloodline Altar will ultimately elevate me?

"Although this is not something I achieved through hard training, the infusion of blood energy is real, which is equivalent to standing on the shoulders of the Crimson Flame Sparrow."

Thinking of this, Chen Yi also recited: "Junior Chen Yi, today I am entrusted by the Crimson Flame Sparrow. If the Crimson Flame Sparrow is in trouble in the future, I will definitely not stand idly by."

In the distance, Sparrow Mom heard his murmur and nodded with satisfaction.

"Although this child's cultivation level is not high at the moment, his Dao heart realm is not low, and his future achievements will certainly not be low."

As the saying goes, "A golden carp is no ordinary fish; it will transform into a dragon once it encounters wind and clouds." In its eyes, Chen Yi was that golden carp.

This is also why it was willing to go against the majority and allow him to enter the bloodline altar.

"In today's world, it's certainly time for some variables to be added..."

......

Time passed by, and Chen Yi went from initial torment to a state of comfort akin to soaking in a hot spring.

Time also passed quickly during this process...

[Through your efforts, your physical training level has improved; proficiency +10]

[Through effort...]

"It's time to come out!"

At some point, Sparrow Mom's voice reached Chen Yi's ears, waking him up.

"Hmm... Is that all?" He surfaced and stretched his limbs.

To be honest, he was a little reluctant to leave the golden soup.

The feeling of absorbing blood and energy is like returning to the womb, constantly growing, and it's incredibly comfortable.

But now he has to leave.

Because the amount of blood energy provided each time the Bloodline Altar is opened is limited.

This time, because Sparrow was going in with him, Sparrow's mother specially prepared some extra blood and qi.

Upon closer inspection, the once golden broth has now become as bland as water, and a subtle chill has crept into it...

Chen Yi leaped up and jumped off the altar.

He clenched his fist, feeling the terrifying power contained within, and couldn't help but laugh.

In terms of blood and qi reserves alone, he is now comparable to the second-realm body cultivators of ancient times.

In terms of physical strength, thanks to the 40% strength bonus from the "Hercules" attribute, he actually has the upper hand.

Moreover, because Sparrow also successfully advanced to the Foundation Establishment stage, through the feedback from the fusion of their blood, Chen Yi's "Secret Method of Qi and Blood Furnace" also entered the "Transformation Realm", and everything came to fruition.

Then, he glanced at the panel again.

[Body Tempering Lv.2 - Proficiency 350/400 (+100)]

Your proficiency has increased by 100 points!

Now I'm only 50 points away from level 3...

"This should be the closest I've come to level 3, right?"

Chen Yi was extremely excited.

I wonder how powerful the attributes will become at level 3?

In addition, he also noticed that his proficiency in Beast Taming had surged.

【Beast Taming Lv.2 - Proficiency 260/400 (+50)】

"It must be because the Crimson Flame Sparrow has advanced to a Level 2 demon beast." Chen Yi stroked his chin.

It seems that the significant improvement in the monsters I control will also increase my proficiency...

Lei realized that the Ghost Crimson Python was originally a level 2 demon beast, which is why he only discovered it now.

"Bah!"

The Crimson Flame Sparrow spread its wings and flew away from the pool.

As the fire feathers ignited and the water vapor evaporated, they instantly transformed from being drenched to looking radiant and full of life, just like a human.

However, after it advanced to level 2 monster, its size actually shrank again, from Yang Guo's giant eagle to about the size of a peacock in a zoo.

Feeling the powerful aura of the Crimson Flame Sparrow, Chen Yi smiled with satisfaction: "You are now on par with the Thunder Ghost Crimson Gold Python."

Sparrow raised its head, exuding confidence.

Chen Yi looked at it and said softly, "However, you have regained your freedom. For the time being, stay with your own clan and wait for my summons!"

He couldn't very well send the Crimson Flame Sparrow back to the dilapidated animal farm at the school, so he had no choice but to resort to this desperate measure.

Sparrow rubbed against Chen Yi with some reluctance, conveying a message: "My lord, please allow me to see you off."

Chen Yi did not continue to refuse.

He leaped onto the Crimson Flame Sparrow and soared upwards.

On his way back, he also received a notification from the system.

[Special Project: Sparrow Rising]

[Objective: To help the Crimson Flame Sparrow advance to a Level 2 demon beast]

[Reward: Beast Taming Technique]

[The special project is complete, and the reward, "Mysterious Female Beast Domain," will be distributed soon!]

Chen Yi: "......"

He was already used to it; the so-called "soon to be issued" meant that it would be issued after he fell asleep.

However, this message reveals the name of the reward beast-taming technique.

"The Mysterious Female Beast Domain, that sounds pretty advanced!" he murmured, his heart filled with anticipation.

The Crimson Flame Sparrow carried Chen Yi away from the Crimson Dragon Mountain Range, where he appeared deep in thought.

With this matter settled, my next step is to cultivate the "Waterfall Heart Sutra" and continue to improve my alchemy skills in preparation for refining the Twelve-Story Jade Elixir.

He recalled the fox-faced woman's cultivation at the twelfth level of Qi Refining. He wondered how she had cultivated to that level. Could it be that she had stolen someone else's cultivation?

Unfortunately, he searched the other person's storage ring thoroughly but couldn't find a single clue...

He shook his head.

Looking further ahead, it's time to start preparing for the Foundation Establishment qualification certificate.

However, before that, let's refine the Twelve-Story Jade Elixir first.

Several days have passed, I wonder if there has been any news about Tianxing Jianzhu?

Chen Yi flipped his hand, and the phone appeared in his palm, but it was already out of battery.

"Sizzle!"

He released lightning from his fingertips, and soon the electricity was fully charged.

After turning on the computer, I indeed saw a message from Tianbaoge:

"Dear Platinum Card Member, there is news regarding the Heavenly Star Sword Bamboo that you entrusted to our organization. The item has been shipped from Qingzhu City to Tianbao Pavilion in Xiande City. Please prepare your funds and come to discuss the purchase."

Since Chen Yi spent a lot of money at the last auction, Tianbaoge automatically issued him a membership card and upgraded him to a platinum card.

This is only available to those who spend over 500,000 yuan annually at Tianbao Pavilion.

In fact, Chen Yi wasn't far from reaching the spending limit required for a Black Gold Card.

Of course, this is for this year. If he fails to maintain his spending level after one year, his membership card will be downgraded.

"This message came two and a half days ago, when I was still soaking in the Golden Soup at the Bloodline Altar. Qingzhu City is more than two thousand kilometers away from Xiande, but given the logistics speed of this world..."

You should know that in this world, delivery drivers all learn "Single King Step", taxi drivers all learn "Bull and Horse Gallop", and civil engineers all teach themselves "Excavator Drilling Hand".

Moreover, with such a developed low-altitude sword-flying economy, two and a half days is enough time to deliver it across half of the Crimson Dragon Kingdom.

"No wonder those rich people enjoy cultivating immortality so much! This Tianbao Pavilion really knows how to do things right when it comes to making money!"

With this in mind, Chen Yi immediately ordered the Crimson Flame Sparrow to change direction and take him to the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion first...