Having reached the sixth level of Qi Refining, his magical power had become much more profound.

Now he should be able to unleash three fireballs at once without changing his expression.

"As expected, once you get past the bottleneck, the advancement between the fourth, fifth, and sixth levels is incredibly smooth. Once you've accumulated enough, breaking through will be a natural outcome," Chen Yi murmured.

Of course, this is also thanks to his understanding of the "Mysterious Immortal Technique" now surpassing that of most of his peers.

With the addition of the Qi Gathering Array, which costs 120 yuan per hour, he was able to achieve a triple leap in his cultivation level in just a few days.

It only took five days to go from the third floor to the sixth floor...

However, the transition from the sixth to the seventh level represents the leap from the mid-stage to the late-stage, and naturally, there are bottlenecks along the way.

Of course, Chen Yi has only just broken through to the sixth level and is far from reaching the bottleneck.

But even if he does feel it, it doesn't matter. After all, he's no longer the clueless newcomer he was when he first arrived.

At level 1, the "Art of Drawing with Divine Skill" skill can greatly help me break through my current limitations...

The next second, he glanced at the panel.

Chen Yi,

Cultivation level: Qi Refining Level 6

Skill Level 0 - Proficiency 60/100 (+3)

Body Tempering Lv.0 - Proficiency 98/100 (+8)

My body training is almost there too.

There's still half an hour until the next scheduled time, which should be enough time...

With this thought in mind, he continued his spiritual practice.

Ten minutes later.

[Through your efforts, your physical training level has improved; proficiency +1]

Another ten minutes passed...

[Through diligent effort, the "Rock Solid Bone Forging Technique" has achieved minor mastery!]

At this point, proficiency has reached its peak.

Congratulations! After diligent training, your "Body Tempering" level has increased to level 1.

You have obtained the entry "Dali" (大力).

[Entry: Dali]

Effect: Your physical strength increases by 20%, and your stamina recovery speed and blood circulation efficiency are also improved.

Chen Yi took a deep breath and exclaimed, "Great stuff!"

Putting aside the pure numerical increase of 20% in physical strength, the latter two increases are also quite impressive.

In particular, the efficiency of qi and blood condensation should be helpful to his practice of the "Qi and Blood Furnace Secret Method"...

[Warning: The time for "Refining the Dao Heart and Examining Oneself Three Times a Day" has arrived. Please execute immediately!]

Without any hesitation, Chen Yi went straight back to his dormitory.

Upon returning to his dormitory, he sat cross-legged on the spot and began to cultivate his Daoist heart.

The cultivation of one's Dao heart is something that must be done throughout the entire path of cultivation.

Breaking through barriers, inner demons, and sudden enlightenment are all closely related to the Daoist mind.

Once one's Dao heart is destroyed, it becomes very difficult to make a comeback.

When he first transmigrated, he almost lost his Dao heart. Fortunately, he was not the original owner of this body and was bound to the cultivation schedule system, otherwise he would probably have become a walking corpse.

The cultivation of one's Daoist heart is actually quite simple: it involves meditating with a mind free of distractions, repeatedly strengthening one's resolve to follow the Dao, and casting all troubles and worries to the winds...

After more than an hour, one's Dao heart will become more stable.

"The biggest gain today should be that I have mastered the two body refining techniques to a minor level and raised my body tempering level to lv.1."

Chen Yi began to recall what he had accomplished that day.

"The monthly exam is the day after tomorrow. I can't afford to be at the bottom of the class this time, can I?"

I must do well on this monthly exam.

He hadn't forgotten the principal's billowing banner on the day of the 100-day countdown rally.

Although with his current strength, it's almost impossible for him to rank in the bottom 100, when the original owner was in debt, it seemed like he signed some kind of agreement with the principal.

Simply put, the school can help him prevent debt collectors from entering the school and violently collecting debts, but Chen Yi must demonstrate sufficient potential.

This level of potential is roughly equivalent to being in the top 100 of the grade, which is the level required to enter a second-rate cultivation academy. Otherwise, the school would no longer care about his life or death.

Chen Yi estimated that if it weren't for him, the original owner would never have been able to do it.

If he didn't want to be killed by forces outside the school, he would have no choice but to abandon his physical body, let his soul enter the banner, and submit to the principal in a humble manner...

With such methods, the principal probably already has thousands of souls inside that banner.

Most of these souls were students without any background who, for various reasons, entered his soul banner and continued their pursuit of the Dao.

Thinking about this, Chen Yi couldn't help but feel a chill run down his spine.

"This cultivation world is truly dangerous! It seems I'll have to be more careful after leaving school," he thought to himself.

After all, I still have to go to the secret realm after the monthly exam.

If necessary, I will shield everyone in front of me...

"I'll go to the cafeteria tomorrow and get some spiritual food to replenish my energy and blood."

[Warning: It's time for washing up and going to bed. Please do so immediately.]

I glanced at the time; it was already past midnight.

Chen Yi quickly washed up, changed his clothes, and went to bed.

......

The day before the monthly exam was also the sixth day since Chen Yi transmigrated.

Dinner time, First canteen.

"Auntie, how much is the elixir soup?" Chen Yi asked as he approached a window.

The auntie said in a tone that was both familiar and unfamiliar, "Oh my! Young man, is this your first time here? It's very cheap, 1998 a bowl!"

Chen Yi glanced at the teacup and large bowl, and his lips twitched involuntarily.

This drink should be finished in one sip, so why is it so expensive?

"Tsk tsk tsk! Our medicinal soup here is the best in the entire Xiande! Don't be fooled by its small size, it's made with a variety of top-grade spiritual herbs, such as Crimson Blood Ginseng, Fire Poria, Moon Dew, and Qilin Vine, and its medicinal power is amazing." The aunt said proudly, head held high.

Chen Yi smelled the aroma of the medicinal soup and felt refreshed, realizing that what his aunt had said was true.

He searched the entire school cafeteria but couldn't find any spirit beast meat.

It seems that such a thing is not available every day; like the elixir soup, it is supplied in limited quantities daily.

"Alright then, one bowl, please." Chen Yi took out his campus card. "I'm going to top up my card, I'll be right back."

He remembered that he didn't have enough money in his card.

After all, I can only recharge 1,000 yuan at a time, and I also have to pay for the quiet room, leaving me with only a few hundred yuan.

After thinking about it, he directly deposited 3,000 yuan.

This bowl of herbal soup cost nearly 2,000 yuan, leaving more than 1,000 yuan for other expenses.

Unexpectedly, when he returned after recharging, he saw a figure in an unfamiliar school uniform standing in front of the herbal soup window.

Seeing him return, the aunt said apologetically, "This bowl of soup is for this young friend, isn't it?"

At this moment, the burly figure turned around and looked down at Chen Yi.

The latter was slightly taken aback and sized up the burly figure.

This person was over two meters tall, with bulging muscles all over his body. He was wearing a school uniform from another school, an oversized uniform stretched taut by his solid muscles...

"Friends, we've taken a liking to these remaining medicinal soups. Could you part with them?" The man's voice was somewhat rough.

Chen Yi looked into the distance and saw several people dressed the same as this man; they must be a group.

A quick calculation reveals the cause and effect.

The amount of the medicinal soup was limited, so if these people wanted to all have a bowl of soup, they would have to buy their own bowls as well.

The students from Xiande seemed somewhat afraid of these people, and some even cast pitying glances at Chen Yi.

"Exchange students from other cultivation schools?" Chen Yi wondered.

Only students from other schools would dare to be so unscrupulous.

Before he could respond, the other person added, "Consider this 100 yuan a tip..."

As he spoke, the man pulled out a coin.

He lightly pinched the coin between two fingers and flicked it out so fast that it left an afterimage.

"call out!"

In an instant, the paper money flew towards Chen Yi like a hidden weapon.

The person involved remained unmoved, as if they hadn't realized what was happening.

"laugh!"

Finally, the paper money burned to ashes the moment it touched his body...

At this moment, a look of surprise appeared on the burly man's face.

He had used hidden force within the coin, yet this person had taken it without even moving.

Moreover, it seems that he has cultivated some kind of pure Yang body-refining technique...

Chen Yi smiled slightly and finally spoke: "Sorry, I'm determined to drink this bowl of elixir soup today!"

Even Jesus couldn't save him, I'm telling you!