Chapter 114: Chapter 112: Acupoint Pocket World

He had a meal with Liu Linlin, and they chatted for a bit.

Their conversation mostly revolved around Liu Linlin’s experiences over the past six months in the Celestial Sea Realm.

The conversation continued until Liu Linlin left.

Su Qing, however, was still wolfing down his food. ’After all, he only got to treat himself like this once a month.’

Afterward, it was back to constant Cultivation, much like a state of Fasting.

「In the months that followed.」

Su Qing would emerge once a month.

Each time, he would invite Liu Linlin to share a delicious meal.

Liu Linlin always accepted with pleasure, and she was no longer as reserved when she spoke with Su Qing.

「Another month passed.」

It had been seven months in total.

[Five Elements Reincarnation Skill: Minor Achievement (0/2000)]

As the Minor Achievement status appeared on the Synthesizer,

Su Qing’s Physique began to undergo a drastic transformation.

The Five Elements Divine Origin Qi began to continuously wash over all the Acupoints Su Qing had opened.

Moreover, this cleansing was terrifyingly intense. It lasted for several days, during which Su Qing absorbed every last wisp of Spiritual Qi on Cold Extremity Peak.

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When Liu Linlin sensed that the world’s thinning Spiritual Qi was all flowing toward Su Qing’s residence, she was astonished. ’He... is he breaking through?’

Liu Linlin’s face was a picture of astonishment.

She hurried over to Su Qing’s residence.

’Since I can’t cultivate, I might as well act as his Guardian Dao.’

When she arrived at Su Qing’s residence, she realized the Spiritual Qi there was terrifyingly dense.

It was so dense it was nearly liquefying.

’Is this really a breakthrough to Foundation Establishment?’ Liu Linlin wondered, completely baffled.

However, she didn’t disturb him in the slightest.

Several days later, the terrifyingly dense Spiritual Qi finally dissipated.

Su Qing’s metamorphosis was also complete.

All of his Acupoints had transformed into individual Pocket Worlds, each one several times larger than Su Qing himself.

However, they were devoid of life.

But each Pocket World seemed to overflow with wisps of pure Spiritual Qi.

’Pocket Worlds!’

’Pocket Worlds can generate their own Spiritual Qi!’

Su Qing found it incredible. ’Doesn’t that make me a walking Spiritual Qi generator?’

At that moment, Su Qing felt a change in his Physique.

He felt immensely powerful, as if he could shatter Cold Extremity Peak with a single punch!

The immense power coursing through his body gave Su Qing this constant sensation.

’I wonder if I can fly.’ Su Qing tried to connect his consciousness with the Acupoint Pocket Worlds inside his body.

Then, his body actually began to rise steadily into the air.

’I can really fly!!!!’

Su Qing was ecstatic. He never imagined he could fly by himself while still in the Qi Cultivation Realm.

Realm: Pseudo-Acupoint Realm

Qi Cultivation Limit

Candle Flame Limit

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’My Realm has changed too. The Body Tempering Limit is gone, replaced by the Pseudo-Acupoint Realm. Is this the Realm after Body Tempering?’

’No, that’s not right. I’ve already opened all my Acupoints...’

’Whatever. The Cultivation Technique isn’t complete. It’s not time to rest.’

’Sigh!’

’Time to go out for a good meal and treat myself.’

As Su Qing stepped outside, he saw Liu Linlin staring blankly in his direction.

"Linlin, what’s wrong?" Su Qing asked, confused.

"Su Qing, your Talent is... I can’t even describe it. I never imagined that when you broke through, all the Spiritual Qi on Cold Extremity Peak would rush toward you." Liu Linlin struggled to describe the scene she had witnessed.

Even their Master’s Cultivation wasn’t as dramatic as Su Qing’s.

"Huh? Really?" Su Qing asked.

Then he laughed heartily. "I broke through a Small Realm today! We should celebrate."

"Don’t go anywhere, Linlin. I’ll go buy some food, and we can eat together."

With that, Su Qing burrowed into the ground and vanished.

As for flying, Su Qing wasn’t ready to reveal his true power.

Su Qing also planned to investigate just what kind of Realm this Acupoint stage was.

Liu Linlin stood there in silence.

’How does Su Qing cultivate so fast? Wasn’t he already at Ninth-Layer Qi Cultivation long ago? Did he choose not to break through and instead continued to refine his Magical Power?’

It was certainly possible. Most True Disciples would forgo a quick advancement to Foundation Establishment, choosing instead to continue refining their Magical Power to build a stronger foundation.

Liu Linlin’s own Cultivation was progressing slowly. She had only just reached Ninth-Layer Qi Cultivation and was still hesitating about whether to continue refining her Magical Power.

But after seeing Su Qing, she decided not to rush into Foundation Establishment.

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GULP. Liu Linlin swallowed.

’The thought of another delicious meal tonight made her feel even fonder of Su Qing, who clearly knew how to enjoy life.’

’He was just her style.’

’It was just a shame it was only once a month. Liu Linlin really wanted to suggest to Su Qing that they should have a delicious meal every day.’

By midnight, Liu Linlin and Su Qing were officially ready to eat.

Actually, as soon as the first dish was ready, Liu Linlin didn’t wait for Su Qing and just started eating.

This was another sign of how comfortable she’d become around him.

"Su Qing, this is way too spicy! Why did you put so many hot peppers in this side of the dual-section pot?"

"Are you trying to make me eat from the mild broth?" Liu Linlin complained.

"That’s what you get for not waiting for me. I did it on purpose," Su Qing said with a mischievous grin, sticking his tongue out playfully.

HISS! Liu Linlin took a bite and immediately sucked in a sharp breath, her tongue on fire.

"You’re a Cultivator, how can your tongue be so insensitive? I don’t believe you. You must think it’s super spicy too!"

Su Qing shook his head, feigning composure. "That’s where you’re wrong. I love spicy food. A little heat like this is nothing."

"Hmph. I might have believed you if I couldn’t see how red your lips are," Liu Linlin said, making a face at him.

"Su Qing," she said, exasperated, "hurry up and replace the broth on this spicy side!"

"Nope! It’s your fault for not waiting. If you want it changed, change it yourself!" Su Qing had a stubborn streak too. He just wanted to prank Liu Linlin this time; of course, he had no intention of eating from the spicy side himself.

He had used Demon Flame Peppers from the Immortal Cultivation Realm—peppers so spicy they were used to kill Demon Beasts. Su Qing had only added a tiny amount, and his own mouth was already numb from the heat.

"Hmph!" Liu Linlin didn’t back down. "Fine, I’ll wait for you next time, okay?"

"And I’ll put fewer peppers in the hot pot next time."

In truth, there were plenty of other dishes besides the hot pot, but for some reason, Liu Linlin just loved hot pot.

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Another delicious meal came and went.

Su Qing resumed his Cultivation.

An arduous Cultivation.

This session of Cultivation lasted for one year and three months.

[Five Elements Reincarnation Skill: Great Success (0/3000)]

Upon reaching Great Success, his Acupoint Pocket Worlds changed; it was as if a light had appeared within them.

A light now shone within the Acupoints.

The Five Elements Divine Origin Qi had now completely filled all the Acupoint Pocket Worlds. 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

’After Great Success comes Perfection.’

’Looks like they don’t turn into real Pocket Worlds all at once...’

Su Qing now understood how the Acupoint Pocket Worlds would become real.

During Cultivation, he had to continuously interweave the Five Elements Divine Origin Qi and also comprehend the mystery of how the cycle of the Five Elements gives birth to Life.

At the same time, he had to constantly refine all the Acupoint Pocket Worlds, making them more and more real.

’I’m over eighteen now.’ Su Qing roughly estimated his age.

He couldn’t help but sigh.

It seemed Liu Linlin had broken through to the Foundation Establishment Realm. She had now truly become his senior in terms of Cultivation, with a higher Realm than his.

During one of their meals, Su Qing had asked Liu Linlin what Realm Acupoint belonged to.

Having just entered the Foundation Establishment Realm, Liu Linlin had learned a few things. She told him that the Acupoint Realm was the Third Realm of Body Refinement, equivalent to their master’s level of Cultivation.

Su Qing had been stunned. He hadn’t expected his technique to be so powerful that he’d reached the Pseudo-Acupoint Realm in one fell swoop. No wonder he could fly.

’There’s no need to participate in the Sect Grand Competition. I’ll sit this one out too.’

Su Qing felt it was better to focus on cultivating steadily.

He was just one step away from achieving the Perfection Realm of the Five Elements Reincarnation Skill.

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