Chapter 204: Qi Refining Peak

Li Qinghong, with a white ribbon tied around her forehead, stepped on the stone slab road up the mountain. Her white clothes rustled in the wind. The wooden spear in her hand had long been replaced by a long spear with a white wax soft shaft. The spearhead shone coldly in the moonlight, and the red tassel danced lightly, driven by the wind.

"Father has been in seclusion until now, and I don't know how he is doing. The barrier from Fetal Breath to Qi Refining is not difficult; it mainly lies in swallowing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, so there should be no need to worry..."

Li Xuanling had gone into seclusion to break through to Qi Refining before the new year and had not come out since. This breakthrough was a critical moment, and although many things had happened in the family, no one went to disturb him.

Li Qinghong planted her long spear and stopped. This year she was thirteen years old. Her cultivation had stayed at the third level of Fetal Breath for a period of time, and there was still some time to accumulate before the fourth level of Fetal Breath. She had a high compatibility with the talisman seeds and good natural talent, making her the fastest among the younger generation.

"Grandfather wants me to go up the mountain to find him, and I don't know the reason."

Li Qinghong first went to the grave to take a look and talked to Li Yuanxiu for a while. Seeing that the time was almost up, she arrived before the cave dwelling on Meichi Peak on the mountain.

Meichi Peak had become a peak of Lishan. This peak could not be considered a treasure land, but it was suitable for supporting Li Tongya, a ninth-level Qi Refining cultivator, and Li Xuanfeng, a fifth-level Qi Refining cultivator. If there were more Qi Refining cultivators, the cultivation rate would have to be reduced, so Chen Donghe was sent to Huaqian Mountain, while Li Xuanxuan cultivated on Lijing Peak.

In fact, the cultivation environment of Huaqian Mountain was better than that of Meichi Peak, but the formation was weak and easily taken advantage of. It was safest for Chen Donghe, an outsider, to sit in command.

"If Father becomes a Qi Refining cultivator, I'm afraid he will have to go to the cave dwelling in the lake to cultivate. By then, I'm afraid it will be another case of seeing each other less and parting more..."

Li Qinghong pondered secretly. The cave dwelling in the lake was naturally the snake demon cave dwelling that Li Tongya had discovered back then. It was quite spacious. Over the past dozen years, the Li family had also excavated many cave dwellings based on it, but now that many families were watching, frequent entry and exit would likely arouse suspicion, so none of them had gone to cultivate in that cave dwelling.

While thinking about this, the gate of the cave dwelling slowly opened. Li Qinghong glanced curiously. The furnishings inside were simple, even a bit crude: stone tables and chairs, two stone shelves, and a small cushion. In the center sat a person with half-white hair and beard, holding a purple jade slip and reading, with a small cup of tea on the table, white smoke curling up.

Li Qinghong bowed and said respectfully:

"Granddaughter Qinghong pays respects to Grandfather!"

Li Tongya raised his head upon hearing this and put the jade slip on the table. His cultivation base was deep and solid, already reaching perfection.

Over the past two years, he had resolved his inner knots, and his cultivation had become increasingly refined. He could be called a Qi Refining peak, only one step away from Foundation Establishment, just missing that step of sprouting an immortal foundation.

"With a Suiyuan Pill brought back by Jing'er, I can already try to break through to Foundation Establishment."

Li Tongya was pondering when Li Qinghong congratulated him in a low voice:

"Congratulations to Grandfather for further progress in cultivation."

Li Qinghong naturally couldn't see too many details, but when Li Xuanxuan called her up the mountain, he mentioned that the ancestor's cultivation had improved again and told her to say some auspicious words.

"Not bad."

Li Tongya nodded lightly. Qi Refining originally had nine levels, and there was no such thing as a Qi Refining peak or Great Perfection above the ninth level. It was just that Foundation Establishment was a life-and-death barrier, and there were many people trapped at the ninth level of Qi Refining who could not make an inch of progress. Without the secret techniques of the three sects and seven gates, more than 70% of Qi Refining cultivators couldn't even perceive how much certainty they had in breaking through to Foundation Establishment, so where would they have the courage to break through?

Li Tongya looked at the girl, seeing that she was well-proportioned, with bright and flamboyant eyebrows, and agile movements. The long spear was held tightly in her hand, and it looked like she practiced often, so he nodded lightly and sighed:

"I didn't expect that among the Yuan-Qing generation, the one with the fastest cultivation progress is you, this girl. Last month, Jing-Tian became pregnant, and I don't know what the child's talent will be like. I have seen Yuanping, whom Xuan-er brought up, but his fetal Qi is not full, and he is congenitally deficient. It will probably not be easy to cultivate in the future. You will have to support this scene in the future and teach them more."

"Grandfather, don't worry! That is natural!"

Li Qinghong answered crisply. Li Tongya responded with an "um" and said again:

"You learned spear techniques, and I gave my consent back then. I have a superior magic tool here, but its power is quite great, and no one can control it. When you become a Qi Refining cultivator, you can take it and try it. You know spear techniques, so it will be different after all."

"Thank you, Grandfather!"

Li Qinghong's eyes lit up immediately. She didn't know how majestic the long spear that could be called a superior magic tool by Li Tongya was. Then she lowered her eyebrows and said hesitantly:

"It's just that no one in the family knows this spear technique, and I have nowhere to learn it. My spear technique has been stagnant for many years, and I rely entirely on my own comprehension, which is really a bit strenuous..."

Li Tongya touched the girl's head and said warmly:

"Your father told me about this. The Fei family on the lake is best at spear techniques. This time, I am going to secretly send you to the Fei family to find a good master for you. You should pack your luggage and go."

"Ah!"

Li Qinghong was taken aback, both happy and afraid. Many changes had already occurred in her mind. If she went to the Fei family, she would see less of her parents and family, which made her a bit reluctant. Moreover, living under someone else's roof would likely lead to more disputes. She bit her lower lip and answered:

"Thank you, Grandfather, everything is up to Grandfather's arrangement."

Li Tongya nodded slightly, watching Li Qinghong go down. Half an hour later, she stood outside the cave dwelling with a wooden box on her back. Li Tongya walked out of the cave dwelling in a few steps, took her into the air, cast a concealment technique, and headed toward the north bank.

"When you arrive at the Fei family, except for Fei Wangbai, don't tell others that your surname is Li."

Li Qinghong was excitedly observing Lijing Town under her feet, feeling the sensation of flying by riding the Qi, while Li Tongya on the side pondered and opened his mouth, saying in a deep voice:

Li Qinghong nodded hesitantly and said in a low voice:

"If it's troublesome, there's no need to make this trip. It's not impossible for me to cultivate at home by myself..."

Li Tongya shook his head and answered:

"The Fei family is far away on the north bank, and Fei Wangbai governs the family strictly, which is safer than you being in the Li family. It's just that Yu Mugao cannot be measured by common sense, so this move is an extra layer of insurance."

"And the Fei family's spear technique is orthodox, and the spiritual energy on the mountain is far more abundant than at my home, which will be of great benefit to you. Fei Wangbai has the intention of befriending my family, so this move can benefit both families and forge a friendship."

Li Qinghong nodded suddenly, tightened her grip on the spear, and asked:

"Then when can I return?"

"Wait until you reach the peak of Fetal Breath."

Li Tongya calculated the time and said warmly:

"When you return home and break through to Qi Refining, my family will add another combat force."

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 205 =====