Eternal Life: My Talents Can Refresh-Chapter 217 - 135: Accelerated Cultivation

At this moment, Gu Xiaoqing was indeed extremely surprised. A month ago, when Chu Ning left Yan Workshop, he was still at the Qi Refining Fifth Layer.

And now, a month has passed, and Chu Ning has advanced two whole realms, how could this not surprise her?

Chu Ning slightly nodded and said:

"Hmm, when I returned to the sect from the market, I coincidentally broke through to the Sixth Layer of Qi Refining.

The sect assigned a task, I gained some opportunities, and just today I broke through to the Qi Refining Seventh Layer."

Even though Chu Ning gave a reason, Gu Xiaoqing’s face was still filled with shock at this moment. 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

Her talent was quite good. When she went to Yan Workshop, she had already broken through the Eighth Layer of Qi Refining for a while.

And now she had just touched the threshold of the Ninth Layer of Qi Refining.

But Chu Ning, who was at the Fourth Layer of Qi Refining, has leapt to the Qi Refining Seventh Layer.

Although breaking through the early stages is indeed easier, it was still quite surprising to this Outer Disciple from the Alchemy Hall.

Even Zhong Ying, who was at the Foundation Establishment Stage, showed a hint of astonishment at this moment.

However, the astonishment only flashed for a moment, then returned to normal, and she said:

"Nephew Chu, having participated in the sect task and joined the Inner Sect, has great hope of reaching the Foundation Establishment in the future. Xiaoqing, there’s no need to make such a fuss."

The matter of the Spirit Realm’s spirit seed is no longer a secret within the sect.

Most people with a bit of status know about it now.

After returning to the sect, Gu Xiaoqing heard Zhong Ying mention it, so she was aware of it.

Upon hearing Zhong Ying mention that Chu Ning is hopeful of reaching the Foundation Establishment in the future, Gu Xiaoqing couldn’t help but show a hint of envy in her eyes.

A gentle smile reappeared on her face, and she said to Chu Ning, "Then I must congratulate Junior Brother Chu."

"It’s nothing, just sheer luck."

"You two go on chatting, I have some matters to attend to."

Seeing the two chatting, Zhong Ying didn’t interfere further and walked straight to the inner chamber.

Chu Ning, who didn’t want to dwell on this topic, promptly asked Gu Xiaoqing once he saw the Foundation Establishment junior martial uncle leave:

"Senior Sister Gu, you entrusted Junior Martial Uncle Zhong to send me a message..."

"Yes!" Gu Xiaoqing replied, immediately taking out a small pouch of Spirit Stones from her storage bag and a few jade boxes.

"Junior Brother Chu, I’ve harvested all the Golden Essence Fruits from your Spirit Field, here are the Spirit Stones.

Moreover, I used all the talisman paper you gave me last time, and the Golden Orchid Fruit ripened these past few days. I happened to return to the sect, so I picked them and brought them back."

Upon hearing that Gu Xiaoqing indeed picked the Golden Orchid Fruit, Chu Ning was instantly delighted and promptly accepted them.

He hurriedly said, "Thank you so much, Senior Sister, the sect tasked me with focusing on cultivation, and I was really worried about what to do with these Spirit Fruits."

Gu Xiaoqing smiled slightly but showed a hint of curiosity on her face.

"Junior Brother, I’ve never heard of this Golden Orchid Fruit before; it seems to have a similar aura to the Golden Essence Fruit.

But upon a closer feel, there’s a distinct difference."

Chu Ning vaguely said at that moment:

"This fruit is something I cultivated unintentionally, a result of hybridizing pollens from two Spirit Fruits.

I just randomly named it Golden Orchid Fruit, not surprising if you haven’t heard of it, Senior Sister."

Pausing for a bit, afraid of further questioning, Chu Ning quickly added:

"I’m not sure what use this Spirit Fruit serves, so I plan to take it back and study it further."

"I see." Gu Xiaoqing finally looked enlightened.

Chu Ning thought for a moment at this time and didn’t take the small pouch of Spirit Stones but instead said to Gu Xiaoqing:

"Senior Sister Gu, consider the Golden Essence Fruit as my gift to you, and I’d like to ask for another favor."

Meeting Gu Xiaoqing’s slightly puzzled gaze, Chu Ning continued:

"In the Spirit Field, the Iron Stem Orchids, which bear the Golden Orchid Fruits, are about 200 in total. Could I trouble you to dig them up for me?

Then hand them over to Steward Lin Changqing and ask him to bring them back next time he returns to the sect."

Chu Ning didn’t mind about the Golden Essence Fruit; he still had some seeds of it.

But the Iron Stem Orchids were what he bought from the Cloud Sea Pavilion and planted them all in the Spirit Field.

The Golden Orchid Fruit seeds couldn’t be cultivated, and it only relied on the hybridizing of the two Spirit Plants’ pollen, so the Iron Stem Orchids were crucial.

In the Outer Sect courtyard, Chu Ning had about 50 plants, but those 200 were evidently more important.

"Sure, I’ll go to the Spirit Field in the market to help you dig up those Spirit Plants when I return."

Hearing Chu Ning, Gu Xiaoqing instantly agreed, but she still handed over the pouch of Spirit Stones to Chu Ning.

"This matter is just a small effort on my part; those Golden Essence Fruits were cultivated with your hard work."

Chu Ning’s brow slightly moved, and he continued:

"Senior Sister, half of these Spirit Stones here are considered my payment to you, and the other half should be given to Steward Lin."

"To Steward Lin?" Gu Xiaoqing was slightly surprised.

Chu Ning immediately nodded vaguely, mentioning that Lin Changqing would be willing to help with some things with a bit of benefit.

Gu Xiaoqing, being wise, understood immediately.

Her gaze towards Chu Ning was complex.

It was unclear if it was because Chu Ning knew of Lin Changqing’s habit or because Chu Ning considered her the same way.

However, she didn’t say much more and instead put away the pouch of Spirit Stones once again.

Seeing this, Chu Ning felt slightly relieved.

He had already made up his mind to leave the sect not long after he perfected the Cyan Wood Evergreen Technique and obtained the next step in the Cultivation Technique.

At this time, he naturally didn’t want to owe too many favors.

Being able to employ Gu Xiaoqing’s help with Spirit Stones spared him a lot of entanglements.