Chapter 394: Stop While You're Ahead

Great-Grandmother nodded; she still trusted Lin Zhangqing's cleverness very much.

So she continued: "That's for the best. When venturing into the cultivation world, sometimes you really can't be too soft-hearted. You will naturally understand these things after experiencing more in the future! The layer of light membrane I set up later is already equivalent to the defense of the late Purple Mansion stage. If they can break this light membrane, then sweeping through the Foundation Establishment stage will certainly not be a problem.

Now I can rest assured, and I also agree to let Xiao Ya participate in the Jiazi Trial with you.

And with these little guys by your side, with your strength, I feel you can try to fight for a spot in the top ten; it shouldn't be a problem.

Also, if you obtain a lot of spirit beast cores, don't think about sharing some with Xiao Ya so she can also participate in the fight for the top ten. You must know when to stop while you're ahead. If she performs too prominently this time, the sect's high-level officials might not agree to let Xiao Ya leave the Qingyun Sect. Do you understand?"

Hearing such important instructions, the two hurriedly kept them firmly in mind and agreed.

Great-Grandmother continued: "Qing'er, you don't need to be too nervous. I estimate that many people will participate in the scramble for spots this time.

But it doesn't matter; you just need to ensure your results are within the top one hundred. You can grasp the specifics yourself.

However, I suggest you don't expose all your means. Don't let others see these little guys for the time being, lest someone set their sights on them."

Lin Zhangqing also very much agreed with Great-Grandmother's suggestion. He prepared to use some relatively conventional means to fight for this spot.

He believed that this wouldn't be too bad either. After all, the quality of his magical power was very high, at least equivalent to more than five times that of his peers.

Therefore, the efficiency of his usage was also several times theirs, which could also provide him with more lasting combat power.

"Great-Grandmother, rest assured! I believe I can obtain this spot with my own strength!"

Great-Grandmother nodded and said: "Alright! Since you have both decided to participate in this trial, you should start preparing during this recent period.

After we arrive at the Xuan Yan Continent, the secret realm will still need some time to open, so you have enough time to prepare well.

Of course, if the cultivation of you two can be improved a little more, that would be even better.

If you can enter at the second layer of Foundation Establishment and come out at the fifth layer, that would be perfect. You two should grasp this opportunity well!"

Hearing Great-Grandmother say this, Lin Zhangqing and Chen Zi Ya were also very tempted. The two looked at each other tacitly and knew each other's thoughts.

So Lin Zhangqing nodded and said: "Great-Grandmother, rest assured, we will both seize the time to cultivate.

We will strive to raise our cultivation to the second layer of Foundation Establishment before entering the secret realm."

Great-Grandmother said with a light smile: "That's good. If there's nothing else, you can go down and prepare. Qing'er can take Xiao Ya to play in Chao Yin City for two days first.

Otherwise, for a relatively long period of time to come, you won't have the chance to play even if you want to!"

Chen Zi Ya understood Great-Grandmother's good intentions. After the two said goodbye to Great-Grandmother, they took their leave.

After the two returned to Chen Zi Ya's room, Chen Zi Ya said: "Green Brother! Just now at Great-Grandmother's place, it wasn't convenient for me to say anything.

But if hunting spirit beasts on the sea is too dangerous, don't fight for that spot.

And at that time, you can't release the Purple Crystal Scorpions to help. It won't be easy to snatch victory from those Foundation Establishment mid-to-late stage cultivators in the sect. So if we can't snatch it, let's not snatch it. I'll just give you Great-Grandmother's spot to use.

It would be a very good choice for you to use this time to raise your cultivation by one layer instead.

As for me, I have three spirit roots, and my cultivation speed is still very fast. Even if I don't participate in this Jiazi Trial, I will definitely be able to successfully cultivate to the Purple Mansion stage.

Therefore, it doesn't matter whether I participate in the trial or not. The most important thing is that I don't want you to take too big a risk, so you must act according to your ability when hunting spirit beasts on the sea.

If it really doesn't work, let's just forget it! Anyway, we already have one spot for you to participate in the trial; there's really no need to fight so desperately!"

Hearing Chen Zi Ya's words, Lin Zhangqing couldn't help but hold her in his arms. Such a good woman, no matter what, he must cherish her well in the future.

After hugging for a while, Lin Zhangqing let her go, then took out a jade box from his storage bag and handed it to Chen Zi Ya.

After she took it, she looked a bit puzzled, but still opened it to take a look. Inside were exactly twenty-four century-old Vermilion Fruits. Chen Zi Ya just wanted to ask how he had these things.

Lin Zhangqing had already explained first: "These things were all my spoils of war from before.

I was originally thinking of keeping them to exchange for spirit stones, but now it seems it's more cost-effective for us to consume them ourselves."

Chen Zi Ya shook her head repeatedly and said: "Then Green Brother! Let's exchange them for spirit stones! These can be exchanged for almost fifty thousand spirit stones.

And when we set off this time, Grandmother also prepared a lot of pills for me, which is completely enough for the two of us to cultivate.

So there's no need for us to waste these century-old Vermilion Fruits."

He knew that Chen Zi Ya didn't want to waste his things. Lin Zhangqing could only take out another box and open it to show her.

Then he said: "Look, I still have a lot here, and I have already tried it. The spiritual energy provided by one century-old Vermilion Fruit is several times that of a pill.

Using it instead of pills to cultivate can shorten the time by several times, allowing us to advance to the second layer of Foundation Establishment faster.

The most important thing is that Vermilion Fruits belong to natural spirit fruits and will not produce a large amount of pill poison like pills if consumed continuously for a short period of time.

So, in order for us to advance faster, don't feel bad about these few spirit stones. Increasing cultivation is the most important thing now."

After speaking, Lin Zhangqing took a Vermilion Fruit directly from the jade box and stuffed it into her mouth.

Chen Zi Ya could only roll her eyes at him, took the Vermilion Fruit out again, and ate it elegantly. Finally, she also kept the fruit pit.

Then she sat cross-legged and began to operate her cultivation method to refine the spiritual energy of the Vermilion Fruit in her body. Lin Zhangqing guarded her from the side, which counted as protecting her.

By the way, he took out the jade slip given by Grandmother and studied the map inside. He was preparing for venturing out alone in the future.

He couldn't just wander around without knowing anything, so taking advantage of the time now, he studied which direction would be more favorable for him to go in the future.

(End of Chapter) ===== CHAPTER 395 =====