Chapter 4: Complete the Dao Foundation!

Ji Fuyao said again, "But I know how to prevent its contained power from leaking."

Saying that, Ji Fuyao extended her slender jade hand, releasing a gentle spiritual fire, and at the same time threw out several high-grade spiritual herbs from her storage ring.

In an instant, the medicinal power contained in the spiritual herbs turned into rays of light that surged into the flood dragon meat, and the spiritual fire power within the flood dragon meat no longer dissipated.

The air was filled with a faint, fragrant mist.

Lu Xuan asked, "What use are these spiritual herbs?"

Ji Fuyao explained, "One is Flame Grass, which can enhance the effect of the fire dragon meat; another is Starlight Grass, which is a Cold Star Spirit Herb, it can neutralize the spiritual fire power so the fire dragon meat's power does not become too strong; and another is..."

Lu Xuan felt a bit overwhelmed listening.

As long as it's tasty, that's fine.

No need to be so complicated.

Watching Ji Fuyao so focused, Lu Xuan walked out of the thatched hut, lay outside basking in the sun, and muttered, "I don't know if what you made tastes good or not."

Hearing that, Ji Fuyao's chest rose and fell, her beautiful eyes slightly furrowed as she asked, "Do you usually prepare spiritual beast meat like this?"

Lu Xuan replied, "Yes."

Ji Fuyao let out a soft sigh.

Speaking of which, Lu Xuan has wasted countless cultivation resources over these years!

On the recliner outside the thatched hut, Lu Xuan basked in the sun, his mood somewhat pleasant.

Having taken on a disciple is great; I don't have to cook myself anymore!

Just then, the system's voice sounded.

"Ding! Triggered disciple cultivation quest: Within three days, let Ji Fuyao reach the Profound Emperor Realm! Mastery of the Way of Spiritual Fire! Quest rewards will be distributed according to completion."

Lu Xuan froze.

Ji Fuyao is currently at the mid-stage of the Great Xuan King; reaching the Profound Emperor Realm in three days is a bit rushed.

However, he has plenty of flood dragon meat, which can boost cultivation!

If that really doesn't work, there are still the pills left by his master.

Even if we have to pile it up, we must forcibly raise his realm!

As for achieving mastery of the Way of Spiritual Fire,

that's easy to handle.

He himself has already achieved mastery of the Way of Spiritual Fire; with Ji Fuyao's perceptiveness, a little guidance from him is not that simple.

Lu Xuan instantly felt assured, and began basking in the sun again, feeling pleased.

Not long after.

Ji Fuyao wiped the fragrant sweat from her face, brought out the cooked fire dragon meat, and placed it on the stone table before Lu Xuan.

They began eating.

Lu Xuan took a bite and commented, "Barely edible."

Ji Fuyao let out an annoyed little snort.

She also tried a piece of fire dragon meat; soon the rich spiritual fire power surged into her body, beads of fragrant sweat appeared on her face, and her breathing became rapid.

Although she had treated the fire dragon meat, the power contained within it was still overly domineering!

She suddenly realized that even she could not withstand it; Lu Xuan might run into trouble.

She hurriedly looked at Lu Xuan, then froze.

Lu Xuan actually had nothing happen to him—not even a drop of sweat appeared!

Hmm?

How could she no longer sense Lu Xuan's realm?

Lu Xuan gave a light smile, "Disciple, what's wrong?"

Ji Fuyao's beautiful eyes slightly furrowed; she realized she could not quite see through Lu Xuan.

But she didn't think much more about it.

She continued eating the flood dragon meat while refining the spiritual fire power.

She estimated that the power contained in this plate of flood dragon meat was several times that of a single drop of flood dragon blood, if not more!

The matter of the withheld flood dragon blood counts as compensated by Lu Xuan!

Not long after.

Ji Fuyao finally finished eating; she lifted her head and saw that Lu Xuan had already finished, now lying on the recliner leisurely basking in the sun.

At that moment, Lu Xuan turned his head, pointed at the bowl and chopsticks on the stone table, and said, "Disciple, wash the bowl and chopsticks."

Hearing that, Ji Fuyao was very displeased.

She is a female emperor of a region!

When has she ever been ordered around like this?

Does Lu Xuan really treat himself as a master?!

At that moment, Lu Xuan suddenly remembered something; he opened his right hand, and a Heaven-tier Foundation Establishment Pill appeared in his palm.

"Oh, right, disciple, take this pill and eat it."

Ji Fuyao stood frozen in place.

Divine light flickered in her eyes, somewhat incredulous: "This, this is... a heaven-tier pill, a Foundation Establishment Pill!"

She recognized it at a glance!

Because in her previous life, she had bought a Foundation Establishment Pill at an astronomical price through auction and consumed it.

This aura is unmistakable!

Wait a moment.

Ji Fuyao looked at the nine Dao foundation halos on the Dao foundation pill, feeling somewhat shocked.

In her previous life, she had bought at a sky‑high price only three Dao foundation halos.

But this Dao foundation pill before her eyes has nine Dao foundation halos!

Heavenly‑tier supreme!

She realized this Dao foundation pill's value was staggering, enough to stir up a bloody storm in Nan Huang.

How could Lu Xuan possess such a heaven‑defying pill?

If her shattered Dao foundation could take it, it would surely be repaired.

This pill is extremely important to her!

Thinking of this,

Ji Fuyao's gaze was deep, her delicate body trembling, "Master, this is… a supreme‑grade Dao foundation pill!"

Lu Xuan smiled faintly and placed the Dao foundation pill into her slender jade hand.

Ji Fuyao startled, "This is too precious!"

Lu Xuan said nonchalantly, "What's so precious about it? I have plenty of good things here—go wash the dishes."

A moment of silence.

Ji Fuyao bit her tender lip, "I'll wash! But at most three days!"

She put away the heavenly‑tier Dao foundation pill and began tidying the bowls and chopsticks.

This Dao foundation pill is extremely precious; it can heal her Dao foundation injury!

She must accept it.

Originally she had entered the Great Dao Sect hoping to repair her Dao foundation with the Great Dao Scripture, but now that she has a heavenly‑tier supreme Dao foundation pill, she will not merely settle for repairing her Dao foundation—she will use the Great Dao Scripture to forge the legendary "perfect Dao foundation"!

Perfect Dao foundation… she never imagined she'd already obtained a hint of opportunity!

However, Ji Fuyao had some doubts.

Could it be that Lu Xuan still doesn't know how precious this Dao foundation pill is?

Pills of this level are completely sect‑defending!

At that moment, Lu Xuan's voice drifted over.

"Disciple, remember to cook every day."

Ji Fuyao was about to refuse.

Lu Xuan took out a large chunk of Jiao dragon meat and placed it on the stone table.

Ji Fuyao swallowed the words on her lips, "Three days! I'll cook for three days! Wash dishes for three days!"

Lu Xuan said indifferently, "As you wish."

He knew that after three days there would be another system reward.

Soon…

Lu Xuan smiled faintly, "By the way, Fuyao, you are now a Great Xuan King realm cultivator, but those true transmission disciples are all Profound Sect realm—don't slack off! From tomorrow on, you must seize the time to cultivate diligently."

After speaking, Lu Xuan left.

Watching Lu Xuan's retreating back, Ji Fuyao's eyes flickered with a complex shade.

This master of hers is not the trash the rumors claim!

The outside rumors are false!

Soon.

Ji Fuyao tidied the thatched cottage and returned to her cave abode.

Her slender jade hand extended, releasing countless sparkling seals and restrictions as she sat cross‑legged, calming her mind and breath; a hint of cold beauty appeared on her flawless lovely face, and beneath her scarlet‑red long skirt her curvaceous figure could not be hidden, forming a perfect curve.

She began to recall what had happened today.

She had thought that joining Xuan Qing Feng she would take charge of everything.

But she hadn't expected Lu Xuan to be so unfathomable.

She vaguely remembered that when she went up the mountain with Lu Xuan she could still see his cultivation level, but after returning she could no longer probe it.

Moreover, Lu Xuan casually gave her a supreme‑grade Dao foundation pill!

Could there be something wrong with this Dao foundation pill?

Thinking this, Ji Fuyao's spiritual art shifted; using an ancient secret technique she examined the Dao foundation pill—the nine Dao foundation halos swirled like stars shining forth, the profound and obscure qi surged, and the "Dao" and "rhyme" contained within the supreme‑grade pill faintly appeared, revealing terrifying, peerless power within the pill.

After a moment, Ji Fuyao's brows relaxed—this Dao foundation pill had no problems.

Never mind, I won't think so much.

Let's first take this heavenly‑tier Dao foundation pill!

Thinking this, Ji Fuyao activated the ancient secret technique; boundless profound qi flowed over her body, she adjusted her state to the optimum, and directly swallowed the Dao foundation pill.

"Chi!"

As the heavenly‑tier Dao foundation pill entered her mouth, a surge of incomparably pure medicinal power rushed into her jade mouth, her delicate body trembled, and an instant of numbing tingling spread throughout her body.

The heavenly‑tier Dao foundation pill circulated with unfathomable "Dao" and "rhyme," already merged into her blood; for a time the obscure profound qi washed over her body, and transcendent power kept turning.

Ji Fuyao entered an extraordinarily wondrous state.

She quickly gathered her mind, continually sensing the profundity of the heavenly‑tier Dao foundation pill.

This is a heavenly‑tier supreme pill—it cannot be judged by common sense; even Ji Fuyao does not know what transformation her body will undergo.

Ji Fuyao inwardly inspected her inner world with her divine sense; she was somewhat shocked.

One after another, markings like divine rainbows glittered, constantly intertwining in her blood and meridians, shining in her lungs, reflecting in her bone marrow.

Her inner world seemed like a vast domain, while the power of the heavenly‑tier Dao foundation pill shone like myriad stars illuminating the heavens!

Amidst this radiant divine splendor, her Dao foundation blazed with blinding light, like a great sun burning the heavens, refining the firmament.

How magnificent!

Ji Fuyao couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

"This kind of phenomenon only appeared when I stepped into the Sage Realm in my previous life!"

"This Dao Foundation Pill is not only repairing my Dao Foundation, but also improving my body, from blood to bones, from meridians to lungs…… everything is being transformed!"

"The value of this Dao Foundation Pill is even more precious than I imagined!"

Ji Fuyao couldn't help but think, the myriad Great Daos all lead to the ultimate path, yet they are different roads leading to the same destination.

As the saying goes, all roads lead to the ultimate!

Any Great Dao, taken to its extreme, will secretly align with the Heavenly Dao and resonate with heaven and earth.

And this Heavenly Step Dao Foundation Pill has already reached the pinnacle of the Alchemy Dao, thus triggering the phenomenon within her body!

At this moment, her damaged Dao Foundation is continuously being made whole, emitting an incomparably crystal-clear light, going from broken to complete, from dim to incomparably crystal-clear.

Within Ji Fuyao's body, her bones are being tempered, giving forth repeated 'clang-clang' sounds.

She was shocked—this is the 'Dao' and 'Rhyme' tempering her!

Her blood surged like great rivers and seas, constantly rushing, flashing with a strange Dao pattern.

This is also the mark left by the Dao Foundation Pill!

Her lungs emitted the most shocking throbbing ever; each throb seemed to secretly align with the Great Dao, and she directly comprehended a breathing technique that could be called perfect!

At this very moment, Ji Fuyao was shocked.

Is this the effect of the Heavenly Step Supreme Grade Dao Foundation Pill?

Her comprehension is increasing!

Her meridians are being transformed!

Her Dao Foundation has become flawless and immaculate!

Her hair was incomparably crystal-clear, her body emanated an incomparably holy light, like a goddess descending to the mortal world, and her skin became ever more fair and tender, like that of a newborn baby.

Ji Fuyao's heart was stirred by towering waves.

She is undergoing transformation!

……