Chapter 113: Chapter 111: Cultivation, Liu Linlin Returns

"The Five Elements Reincarnation Skill is so complex."

Only after obtaining the cultivation technique did Su Qing realize just how difficult the Five Elements Reincarnation Skill was.

First, he had to open his Acupoints.

All 365 Acupoints had to be connected to form the Circulation Acupoints.

Furthermore, he had to convert all his Magical Power into Five Elements Divine Origin Qi.

Only then could he continue his Cultivation and use the Five Elements Divine Origin Qi to open his Acupoints.

’It looks like another arduous start to my cultivation journey.’

Su Qing sighed. ’The Life and Death Reincarnation Dao Foundation is definitely more powerful than the Great Thousand Flame Tribulation Dao Foundation. Let’s see just what this Dao Foundation is all about.’

’It might be a bit difficult, but I’m determined to see just how strong it is.’

Su Qing began his Cultivation.

The difficulty of this Cultivation Technique was explosive. Just to cultivate a single wisp of Five Elements Divine Origin Qi, Su Qing had already consumed one percent of the Five Elements Tribulation Qi in his Qi Sea.

「Another month passed.」

Ouyang Mingming came to his door and told Su Qing, "Disciple, some ruins have appeared in the Celestial Sea Realm, so I must go. While I’m away, it would be best for you to stay on Cold Extremity Peak and focus on your Cultivation."

"Reach Foundation Establishment as soon as you can."

After a brief exchange, Ouyang Mingming gave him three Tier Two Talismans, all of which were Life-Saving Talismans.

A Thousand-Mile Escape Talisman, a Tier Two Black Tortoise Shield Talisman, and a Tier Two Soul-Resisting Talisman.

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’It’s not like I was planning on going out anyway.’

Su Qing sighed.

[Five Elements Reincarnation Skill: Entry Level (281/500)]

Candle Flame Limit [Quasi-Star River Visualization Map: Entry Level (39.9264/500)]

His body, qi, and soul were all at their limits.

There was no sign of a breakthrough.

Compared to the Five Elements Reincarnation Skill, Su Qing felt the Quasi-Star River Visualization Map was even more difficult to cultivate. Although it didn’t require his dedicated focus, its progress was the slowest of all.

’It’s all been converted into Five Elements Divine Origin Qi. What’s more, the Five Elements Divine Origin Qi has actually suppressed my Five Elements Tribulation Body. The process of my body converting Five Elements Tribulation Qi has completely stopped.’

Su Qing was currently opening his Acupoints.

This Cultivation Technique was very particular; it seemed he had to open all his Acupoints before the skill would advance to the Mastery level.

The crucial part was that the Cultivation was extremely slow. If not for the Synthesizer increasing his Skill Level after every One Circulation of practice, Su Qing felt it would take him at least three years to get the Five Elements Reincarnation Skill to the Mastery level.

’Time to keep cultivating.’

’I’ve been in the spotlight quite a bit lately. Cultivating now will also help lower my profile.’

Of course, that was only one reason. The main reason was still the sheer power of the Five Elements Reincarnation Skill.

Su Qing also needed to reach Foundation Establishment.

Once he cultivated this technique to the Perfection realm, he would be able to reach Foundation Establishment.

He began his arduous Cultivation.

「Another month later.」

[Five Elements Reincarnation Skill: Mastery (0/1000)]

"Finally."

"Now that all the Acupoints are open, all that’s left is to nourish them with Five Elements Divine Origin Qi."

Su Qing was overjoyed.

He got up and headed out.

He went down to the Marketplace and bought half of a sheep-like Demon Beast, as well as a giant shrimp that was over a meter long, which was said to have been shipped from the Celestial Sea Realm.

While he didn’t have a fortune, Su Qing still had some spending money.

He bought some spices as well.

He hurried back.

Su Qing had wanted to ask Liu Linlin to eat with him.

But he found that Liu Linlin was nowhere to be seen.

’Did everyone go to the Celestial Sea Realm?’ Su Qing was actually quite curious about the place himself.

But he felt now was not the time.

From all the rumors and stories, the Celestial Sea Realm was a land of abundant resources, which meant there were bound to be many powerful experts.

With his current strength, Su Qing certainly couldn’t afford to take such risks.

’Looks like I’ll be eating alone again.’

Perhaps he had the foresight for this, which was why Su Qing had only bought half a sheep.

He would pan-fry and braise the ribs, roast the leg, and use the rest of the meat for a hot pot.

He could easily craft a mere Copper Furnace himself.

’For such a big shrimp, the simplest method is to steam it. I’ll use the head to make shrimp oil.’

Su Qing began to busy himself with the prep work. The ingredients were so large that he needed a huge steamer, so he went back down the mountain to the Marketplace to buy a few large ones.

After nearly three hours of prep, it was already evening by the time he could start the hot pot.

’This rice actually contains Spiritual Qi! It’s amazing. It must be a Spirit Plant.’

It was Su Qing’s first time eating rice in the Ten Thousand Tribulations Sect. It was fragrant, sweet, soft, and sticky, and the Spiritual Qi gave it an exquisite texture.

It was truly satisfying to eat.

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Cultivation...

Every month, Su Qing would go down the mountain to buy some food and prepare it himself.

It was a way to reward himself and take a day off to relax.

「Half a year later.」

His senior sister had returned, so Su Qing tried inviting Liu Linlin over to his place for a meal.

This time, Liu Linlin didn’t refuse.

This prompted Su Qing to put his best culinary skills to use.

He prepared seafood noodles, hot pot, crabs, and beef ribs, which he made into both sweet and sour ribs and pan-fried ribs.

He was busy for a long time.

Liu Linlin simply sat to the side, observing Su Qing’s residence.

Su Qing’s home was very warm. Warm air seemed to rise from the floor, and it was even cozier inside. The gentle lighting was also unlike anything found elsewhere.

"Senior Sister, have you been waiting long?" Su Qing asked as he brought all the food to the table.

Except for the hot pot, all the other dishes were placed on a heated table.

"Not at all, Junior Brother. You haven’t changed one bit," Liu Linlin said, casting a calm glance at Su Qing.

"How could I have changed that much?" Su Qing chuckled.

"Would you like some rice? Senior Sister, do you know how to use chopsticks?"

"Rice? I’ll have a bowl. And of course I know how to use chopsticks." Hearing this, Liu Linlin couldn’t help but shoot Su Qing a look of disdain.

"Hahaha, I was just worried I wouldn’t be a good host. I don’t know what your usual eating habits are, Senior Sister."

"Come, come, Senior Sister, please eat."

Su Qing didn’t stand on ceremony and started eating himself.

He picked up a slice of raw beef and placed it in the Copper Pot.

"So this is a hot pot?" Liu Linlin watched Su Qing’s actions and nodded to herself, then followed his lead and began to try the food.

After interacting with him a few times, Liu Linlin realized Su Qing wasn’t deliberately trying to curry favor with her. It was more like... a friendship?

Liu Linlin couldn’t quite put her finger on it. In any case, he treated her very normally, without a trace of stiffness or any strange expressions.

"Yep, this is how you eat it." As the flavor exploded on his tongue, Su Qing began to eat with abandon.

Liu Linlin, who had been a bit reserved at first, also began to relax after eating for a while.

"Junior Brother, why do you always stay in the Ten Thousand Tribulations Sect? Not long ago, some ruins opened in the Celestial Sea Realm. They say it’s the treasure-filled resting place of a fallen Divinity Transformation Realm Cultivator."

"Many Cultivators found some great things there."

"Haha, because I still need to cultivate. Besides, I don’t dare take the risk," Su Qing said with a laugh.

He picked up a huge beef rib and started eating. Meat and rice, it was truly delicious.

Su Qing always found new ways to prepare his food, so he never got tired of it.

"You’re right, the ruins were indeed very dangerous. I almost didn’t make it back," Liu Linlin sighed. "The most dangerous part of the ruins isn’t the place itself, but the other Cultivators who go in with you."

"I found a Spirit Fruit in the ruins, but I was ambushed by three teams of Cultivators. Thankfully, my master had given me a Life-Saving Talisman that allowed me to escape."

Su Qing listened quietly, his mouth never stopping.

"If it’s so dangerous, why did you still go, Senior Sister?" Su Qing asked, confused.

"For the opportunities, for my foundation. Whether it’s a Spirit Fruit or the treasures and Cultivation Techniques of a Divinity Transformation Great Power, they are all good things to obtain," Liu Linlin explained.

"But those things are too far beyond our reach. Even if we get them, we might not be able to use them. It could even bring disaster." Su Qing hadn’t understood this at first, but after he synthesized the Fire Seed, he realized that some things, while good, were not necessarily suitable for him.

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