As dawn breaks, the morning light filters through the thin mist into the courtyard, bringing fresh air and vibrant life.
Standing in the courtyard, Zhang Shaozhong felt the surging, unstoppable chaotic energy within his body, and felt that he was full of inexhaustible energy, and everything looked pleasing to the eye.
"Oh, you're up early, sir?"
Ye Meier's languid voice came from the balcony. She was wearing a silk nightgown, leaning against the railing, yawning, "Look at you, so smug. Breaking through to the early stage of Qi Refining is like winning five million."
Zhang Shaozhong chuckled and didn't refute, "Good morning, big sister! I'm just in high spirits because of this happy occasion! I feel like I could kill a bull right now!"
He clenched his fist, creating a gentle breeze.
Ling Qingxue also came out of the study, still with that aloof and ethereal appearance, but her complexion seemed a little more radiant than before.
She glanced at the energetic Zhang Shaozhong and nodded slightly: "Your realm is solid, your breathing is steady, it's acceptable."
Zhang Shaozhong was even happier to receive the fairy's approval.
But he didn't forget his main task, nor did he forget the sword hanging over his head called "Siam Ghost King".
"Fairy, elder sister,"
Zhang Shaozhong's smile faded, and he said seriously, "I've now officially entered the path of cultivation. I'll need your guidance on how to proceed with my training. In particular, how to quickly improve my strength, and as for that damned 'beacon,' is there any way to speed up its removal or interference?"
Ye Meier jumped off the balcony, shuffling over to him in her slippers, and patted him on the shoulder: "Kid, it's good to feel a sense of urgency! Cultivation is nothing more than 'wealth, companions, methods, and place'! 'Wealth' refers to resources; your pressure cooker alchemy can't stop, and you need to find ways to get better materials. 'Companions' are like-minded people; the three of us can be considered companions, as we can verify each other's methods. 'Methods'—you have chaotic energy, your path is a bit wild, but you have great potential. 'Place'—we need to find a place with abundant spiritual energy so we can cultivate better."
She counted on her fingers and concluded, "So the most practical thing right now is to gather resources! Upgrade your Peiyuan Gao! Always eating that dark, low-end version is too inefficient!"
Ling Qingxue added, "In addition to that, we need to hone our skills through actual combat, consolidate our cultivation, and become familiar with the use of power. As for that beacon..."
She pondered for a moment, “The primordial energy is the origin of all things. By continuously cleansing the body with it, the strange aura will gradually fade away. If you want to accelerate the process, you may find some rare and precious materials with purifying and calming effects, or refine corresponding elixirs.”
Zhang Shaozhong took notes carefully.
Upgrade the Nourishing Essence Paste, search for purifying treasures, and engage in practical combat training.
The goal is clear!
“Speaking of upgrading the Peiyuan Paste,” Zhang Shaozhong’s eyes lit up. “Now that I’ve broken through to the Qi Refining stage, my perception and control of energy are much stronger. If I refine it again, I might be able to increase the success rate and even optimize the efficacy!”
He's a man of action; he does what he says he'll do.
He immediately rushed into the kitchen and found the pressure cooker and the medicinal herbs he had bought earlier.
This time, he was more careful in handling the medicinal materials and had a more precise grasp of the heat. He even tried to separate a trace of chaotic energy into the medicinal liquid during the refining process, attempting to guide the medicinal properties to better blend.
A few hours later, a new pot of "Peiyuan Paste" was ready.
The color was still dark brown, but the burnt smell had faded considerably, and the aroma of herbs was much stronger and more pungent.
Zhang Shaozhong picked up a little bit with a spoon, examined it, and a look of joy appeared on his face!
"Success! The energy concentration has increased by about 30% compared to before! And there are fewer impurities!"
He quickly divided it into three portions.
He took a bite and it was still indescribably bitter, but the warm current that spread after swallowing it was indeed much stronger than before, and the absorption of the chaotic energy was also smoother.
Ye Meier pinched her nose and downed her share, smacking her lips: "Hmm, the taste is still as amazing as ever, but the effect is definitely stronger. Kid, you've improved!"
Ling Qingxue nodded slightly, which was considered as her approval.
Although it was only a small step forward, it greatly boosted Zhang Shaozhong's confidence!
This proves that his approach is correct!
As his strength increases and his control over the chaotic energy strengthens, the potential of this "pressure cooker alchemy technique" is still enormous!
"Relying solely on these common medicinal herbs will likely lead to a bottleneck soon."
Zhang Shaozhong stroked his chin, pondering, "I need to find a way to get some real 'good stuff'... I wonder if Mr. Mo has any connections?"
He recalled that Mo Huaiyuan seemed to have a wide network of connections and should know something about this kind of thing.
I've decided to contact him sometime.
Over the next few days, Zhang Shaozhong led a regular (and fulfilling) life of "asceticism".
During the day, he spent most of his time consolidating his cultivation, familiarizing himself with the power application of the Qi Refining stage, learning some basic energy manipulation techniques and simple spell principles from Ling Qingxue, and occasionally being dragged by Ye Meier to "practice combat," where he was tortured to death, but his reaction and combat ability were indeed improving rapidly.
Every night, without fail, he would refine and consume "Neiyuan Paste 2.0" to accumulate chaotic energy.
He could feel himself getting stronger at a visible rate.
Although there is still a considerable distance to the mid-stage of Qi Refining, each day's progress is more solid than the last.
The threat from that Siamese demon king was like a whip, constantly lashing at him, making him dare not relax in the slightest.
During this time, he also learned from Mo Huaiyuan that Zhao Dingtian's company was under investigation and that Zhao Dingtian himself had been detained.
This relieved him; at least for now, he was one less annoying fly.
Mo Huaiyuan also said that he would help keep an eye out for special medicinal materials and information that Zhang Shaozhong might need.
Everything seemed to be moving in a positive direction.
However, Zhang Shaozhong knew in his heart that the real storm might have only just begun to brew.
That ghost king, far away in Siam (Thailand), will never let this go.
He stood in the courtyard, gazing at the stars in the night sky, feeling the growing power within him, and murmured to himself:
"Come on, whatever kind of monsters or demons they are, as long as they dare to come, I'll take them on!"
"And one day, I will trample those who look down on me and threaten me under my feet!!!"
The boy's eyes gleamed with an indomitable spirit and the fearless courage of a newborn calf.
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