Cultivation Starting from Full Talent

Chapter 63: Chapter 62: Little Blackie, Naturally Rebellious

Chaotic Sect.

Ning Daoran didn’t return to Qiongbi Peak but took Big Stupid Deer to visit Senior Brother Lin Sheng.

The tile-roofed house where the Inner Sect disciples lived still stood on the mountainside, but it now seemed solitary and dilapidated.

Lin Sheng was not a core disciple of the Inner Sect; otherwise, he might have had his own Cave Mansion and not had to live in such an environment.

Fortunately, the Spiritual Energy here was still abundant, but now Lin Sheng’s cultivation was damaged. Not only had he fallen from Perfect Qi Refining, even the Qi Refining Ninth Level was not very stable.

Furthermore, he was not young anymore. Such a person hardly had any chance at Foundation Establishment…

Thus, the visitors to Lin Sheng were few, and the bustle of the past was no longer present.

“Senior Brother Lin!”

Ning Daoran knocked on the door.

“Ow~~~”

Big Stupid Deer also cried out.

“Fellow Daoist…”

Lin Sheng opened the door, even though he had changed into a clean set of Inner Sect disciple clothes, he still looked somewhat wretched.

“Senior Brother, your injuries are too severe, lie down and don’t talk.”

Ning Daoran walked to the bedside, raised his hand to set up a small Isolation Prohibition. He then pressed his left hand onto Lin Sheng’s chest, immediately unleashing a ferocious Demon Beast killing aura that seemed to be retaliating.

“Hmph…”

Ning Daoran frowned, a mere wisp of a Second-stage Late-stage Demon Beast’s Demon Flame actually dared to cause trouble?

The Eleventh Layer Evergreen Technique Power circulated, directly suppressing it, followed by a surge of vibrant Spiritual Power steeped with vitality, seeping like gentle streams into Lin Sheng’s scorched, dilapidated wounds.@@novelbin@@

It took two hours just to repair the damaged heart channels.

Afterward, Ning Daoran used the Longevity Technique to also repair the severe damage in Lin Sheng’s abdomen, restoring him to a large degree. The remaining injuries could heal slowly on their own, and he would be fully recovered within half a year.

To heal such severe injuries, Ning Daoran sacrificed two years of his lifespan.

For others, this was unacceptable, but if it saved Lin Sheng’s life, then it was worth it.

He looked at his courageous and diligent Senior Brother and couldn’t help but want to complain.

‘Senior Brother, don’t be so couragous and diligent in the future. You may feel refreshed, but it’s my lifespan that’s getting used up!’

However…

Now, the greatest issue for Lin Sheng was no longer his physical injuries, but the emotional ones.

At the critical moment of life and death, Liu Ruyan had fled without hesitation, which provoked a profound sense of defeat in him.

He himself was just a “courageous and diligent” disciple of the Inner Sect, Lin Sheng knew well that his approach was not sustainable, and the Inner Sect had simply used him as cannon fodder.

However, after meeting Liu Ruyan, for the first time, Lin Sheng felt that his path of cultivation had meaning, and he was no longer treated as expendable by everyone.

Unfortunately, the good times didn’t last long; a Second-stage Late-stage Demon Beast exposed Liu Ruyan’s limits.

“Fellow Daoist…”

Lin Sheng leaned on the headboard, his eyes lifeless: “Tell me, why did Ruyan treat me this way?”

“Senior Brother, I don’t understand matters of love, and I don’t know how to console you.”

Ning Daoran said, “But I know that from the day I decided to pursue cultivation, I should always put myself first. On the path of cultivation, you shouldn’t expect anyone to share your trials and tribulations; it is inherently a lonely journey.”

“I know…”

Lin Sheng gave a guilty smile, his eyes hollow as he looked ahead, bitterly said, “I understand all these principles, Senior Brother. How the world treats me doesn’t matter.

It’s just… how could she do this to me?”

Ning Daoran felt a tingling on his scalp.

He suddenly remembered his ex-girlfriend from his previous life, who had left him after a three-year relationship. He too had often asked himself this same question.

Poor Senior Brother Lin Sheng, even still a virgin, to suffer such a blow.

“Take it slowly, Senior Brother, time heals all wounds.”

Ning Daoran grinned, “Trust me, I have experience.”

Lin Sheng gave a bitter laugh: “Okay, you may go back to your own cultivation, Fellow Daoist. I’m fine; I just need some time to recuperate.”

“Hm.”

Ning Daoran stood up: “Senior Brother, remember not to dwell too deeply on things. If you truly feel that you can’t get over it… come over to Qiongbi Peak for a meal, Old Lu and I always welcome you.”

“Okay!”

Lin Sheng readily agreed.

…

Qiongbi Peak.

With Ning Daoran’s return, this place once again became lively.

“Uncle!”

The young girl, Chen Weimo, ran straight to the ridge and burst into tears as soon as she saw Ning Daoran and Big Stupid Deer.

“Stop crying!”

Ning Daoran casually wiped away her tears and said, “People of Qiongbi Peak don’t shed tears easily. If you have time to cry, did you slack off in your cultivation these past few days?”

“Ah?!”

Chen Weimo panicked. She had been so worried about her uncle these past few days; what cultivation?

“Old Lu! Chen Weimo is slacking again, discipline her!”

“Ow ow ow~~~”

Big Stupid Deer cried out and ran to the backyard, killing two chickens and made a brand-new feather duster by hand.

Ning Daoran then went to the fish pond.

“Little Blackie!”

“Squeak~~~”

A big black fish broke the surface of the water, its tail frantically waving as if celebrating its master’s safe return.

“Hm?”

Ning Daoran squinted his eyes, sensing a slight hint of disappointment in Little Blackie’s mood.

“Good fellow!”

He grinned, “Old Lu, bring out the sauerkraut we bought last time and soak some!”

“Squeak squeak squeak—”

Big black fish cried out in alarm, frantically rolling in the water, looking as if it was on the brink of life and death.

“Enough!”

Ning Daoran raised an eyebrow, “Don’t make a habit of it, or you’ll end up as sauerkraut fish!”

“Squeak~~~”

Little Blackie was overjoyed, wildly flattering with its tail wagging.

…

The next day.

Ning Daoran rearranged the array formations in the courtyard.

Within a Small Cloud Mist Array, another Small Green Bamboo Array was arranged, a double Isolation Array Formation.

Additionally, he set up more than thirty layers of small-scale Isolation Prohibitions in the underground Spirit Medicine Room, completely isolating the aura of the medicinal herbs to avoid attracting unnecessary trouble.

These were all First-tier arrays and prohibitions he arranged, treasured for their ample quantity; although the materials for over thirty layers of prohibition cost over three thousand spirit stones, it was all worth it!

Afterward, Ning Daoran gathered all the spiritual medicine seeds he had brought back from the Cangnan Secret Realm yesterday, scanning each one with his Divine Sense without missing a single grain, eventually cultivating and germinating them all in the Spirit Medicine Room, growing robustly.

The Sixth Layer Rain Transformation Technique had a wondrous effect on cultivating medicinal herbs.

By noon, Purple Blood Ginseng, Earth Ganoderma, and Heart-focusing Grass had already sprouted in the Spirit Medicine Room, continuously absorbing the Spiritual Energy from the First-tier Spirit Vein, growing vigorously!

In two years, these main ingredients for Foundation Establishment Pills could be used to concoct pills!

And in two years, barring any accidents, Ning Daoran’s Qi Refining Ninth Level should also reach perfection.

His plan was very clear, using the claim ‘brute force shatters bricks’, if the medicinal herbs he planted were plentiful enough, even if the success rate of making elixirs was low, he should still be able to produce Foundation Establishment Pills!

As for why more Foundation Establishment Pills were needed, the same reason applied: it was simply safer.

After all, he possessed a Ninth Grade Mixed Spirit Root, not to mention his talent, if one Foundation Establishment Pill wasn’t enough to aid in establishment, then use two, and if that still wasn’t enough, then three…

According to some bizarre calculation.

A top-quality Foundation Establishment Pill could increase the success rate of Foundation Establishment by 30%, hence four pills equated to a success rate of 120%!

This move was solid!

Afterward, he went down the mountain.

In Qingfu Square, he purchased the remaining over twenty types of auxiliary medicinal seeds needed for the Foundation Establishment Pills, and planted them all at Qiongbi Peak upon his return, thus securing the success of the Foundation Establishment Pills!

…

Days later.

News from the Sect informed almost everyone that Ning Daoran ranked first in the Cangnan Secret Realm, surely securing a Foundation Establishment Pill.

Inside Qiongbi Peak, several Spirit Farmers came over to congratulate him simultaneously.

“Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Ning!”

Ever since Ning Daoran revealed his Late-stage Qi Refining cultivation, Huang Shan had been exceedingly enthusiastic towards him, “I heard that the Alchemy Room of the Sect has already started concocting pills, not long before you, Fellow Daoist, will hold Foundation Establishment Pill in hand, and your foundation establishment is almost assured!”

“Thank you, but you give me too much praise,”

Ning Daoran accepted the spiritual sheep the other party had brought, knowing gifts had to be accepted.

“Congratulations, Fellow Daoist!”

Ma Quanyou offered several elixir pills, smiling, “Fellow Daoist Ning is truly courageous and diligent, able to distinguish himself in Cangnan Secret Realm; being from the same Qiongbi Peak, it is an honor for me!”

In truth, Old Ma’s heart twitched continuously, thinking, good for you, Ning Daoran, constantly breaking through and earning merits, these gifts are almost draining my ability to cultivate!

But if Ning Daoran refused the gifts, Ma Quanyou would probably feel even more uneasy. After all, not just any Loose Cultivator could cling to such a great ‘thigh’, much less a Spirit Farmer like himself who couldn’t even compare to a Loose Cultivator.

If Ning Daoran could really achieve Foundation Establishment, and bring blessings to this area, the rewards he could receive would far surpass the current investments!

“Ning Daoist, congratulations!”

Qin Xiang, a person of honest and sturdy character, offered a bag of Spirit Fruit he had grown himself, also a gesture of goodwill.

Ning Daoran accepted everything unhesitatingly, then asked Big Stupid Deer to cook a few dishes, and the group dined together in the courtyard.

This meal was of very high standards, featuring Green Bamboo Spirit Rice, Spirit Fish, and various stir-fries as side dishes, with two dishes personally cooked by Ning Daoran, leaving the group rather flattered.

That evening, Junior Sister Han Bing arrived.

“Senior Brother, could you tell me about what happened in the Cangnan Secret Realm?” she coaxed and pleaded with Ning Daoran for a story.

“Eh?”

Ning Daoran was shocked. Were the events of the Secret Realm something to share?

Should he tell Junior Sister how he was courageously diligent, successively slain Soul Devouring Sect’s Junior Brother Zhou, Lin Chi and other True Disciples, and then forcefully eliminated Qin Buhui in the Foundation Establishment Stage?

He started drafting the story in his mind while looking at his junior sister, stunning as a sinking fish and falling geese.

“Junior Sister, do you really want to hear it?”

“Mhm mhm!”

Han Bing’s head nodded like a rattle drum.

“Owww owww~~~”

Beside them, Big Stupid Deer also howled, eager to listen as well.

“Alright!”

Ning Daoran said, “Then let’s set the scene, and listen carefully as I recount the details!”

In the courtyard, a few small stools were arranged.

Junior Sister sat upright, keeping her chest out, seemingly forgetting she had grown up, her chest trembling slightly.

Big Stupid Deer raised its hindquarters onto a stool, eyes wide open, waiting to hear the story.

A long table and a waking wooden board were prepared.

“Smack!”

The waking board clapped, “Ladies and gentlemen, please listen carefully! Speaking of that realm…”