Family Cultivation: I Become a Mirror-Chapter 219 - 203 Qi Cultivating Peak

Li Qinghong, her forehead adorned with a white fluttering ribbon, ascended the mountain along the stone path, her white garb rustling in the wind. The wooden spear she once held was now replaced by a long spear with a white waxed staff, its spearhead shimmering coldly under the moonlight while its red tassel danced lightly in the breeze.

"Father has been in seclusion up to now, and I have no idea how he is faring. The barrier from Fetal Breathing to Qi Cultivation is not that challenging. The main issue resides in the absorption of nature's spiritual energy, which shouldn't be worrisome..."

Li Xuanling had begun his closed-door breakthrough to Qi Cultivation before the new year and had not emerged since. Although many things have occurred back home, nobody disturbed him during this critical moment of breakthrough.

Planting her spear firmly into the ground, Li Qinghong halted her steps. This year, at the age of thirteen, her cultivation level had lingered at the Third Layer of Fetal Breathing for some time, and it would take a while longer to accumulate enough to reach the Fourth Layer. With her high compatibility with the Talisman Seed and her innate talent, she was the fastest among her peers.

"Grandfather has asked me to come up the mountain to see him, but I wonder what for."

Li Qinghong first went to pay her respects at the grave, absentmindedly chatting with Li Yuanxiu, and when the hour was nearly up, she finally arrived at the entrance of the cave mansion on Meichi Peak.

Meichi Peak had become one of the summits of Lijing Mountain. The summit could not be considered a treasure land, but it was suitable to house Li Tongya, a Ninth Layer Qi Cultivator, and Li Xuanfeng, at the Fifth Layer. To add any more Qi Cultivators would decrease the cultivation speed, which is why Chen Donghe was assigned to Huaqian Mountain, and Li Xuanxuan trained on Lijing Peak.

In fact, the cultivation environment of Huaqian Mountain was better than that of Meichi Peak, but its formations were weaker and susceptible to exploitation, making it safest for the external Cultivator Chen Donghe to guard.

"If Father succeeds in Qi Cultivation, he will probably have to practice in the cave mansion in the lake. By then, it will likely mean more separations and fewer meetings..."

Li Qinghong reflected to herself. The cave mansion in the lake was naturally the Serpent Demon Cave Mansion discovered by Li Tongya years ago, quite spacious and expanded upon by the Li Family over more than a decade. However, with many families now watching, frequent visits might arouse suspicion, so they had seldom used this mansion for cultivation.

Lost in thought, Li Qinghong watched as the large doors of the cave mansion slowly swung open. She peeked curiously inside, noting the spartan interior: a stone table, stone chairs, two stone shelves, and a simple meditation cushion at the center where a man with half-white hair and beard sat, reading from a purple jade slip. A small cup of tea on the table sent spirals of white steam into the air.

Li Qinghong bowed deeply and respectfully said,

"Granddaughter Qinghong pays her respects to Grandfather!"

Upon hearing this, Li Tongya looked up, placing the jade slip on the table. His cultivation level was profound and solid, having already reached Perfection.

In the past two years, he had resolved his inner conflicts, and his cultivation level became more refined. He could be regarded as at the Peak of Qi Cultivation, just one step away from Foundation Establishment, missing only that one step to spark the Immortal Foundation.

"With the Sui Origin Pill that Jing'er brought back, I can try to make a breakthrough in Foundation Establishment."

Li Tongya was pondering when Li Qinghong quietly offered her congratulations,

"Congratulations to Grandfather for advancing another step in your cultivation."

Li Qinghong could not discern much about the intricacies of cultivation, but Li Xuanxuan had casually mentioned that the old ancestor had advanced in cultivation when he summoned her to the mountain, instructing her to say some auspicious words.

"Indeed."

Li Tongya nodded gently. There is no such thing as above the Ninth Layer of Qi Cultivation, no Peak or Great Perfection of Qi Cultivation to speak of. However, Foundation Establishment is a matter of life and death, and there are many who are stuck unable to progress beyond the Ninth Layer of Qi Cultivation. Without the secret techniques of the Three Sects and Seven Doors, more than seventy percent of Qi Cultivators could not even sense how much hope they had of breaking through to Foundation Establishment, let alone have the courage to attempt it.

These people could only polish their cultivation level day after day, stuck at the Ninth Layer, biding their time until death. To curry favor, those below would refer to them as being at the Peak of Qi Cultivation. In contrast, for large sects like the Green Pond Sect or Jin Yu Sect, only the peaks of Foundation Establishment and Zifu (Purple Mansion) are acknowledged. Qi Cultivation is just for sharpening and accumulation; there has never been a concept of a Peak of Qi Cultivation.

Li Tongya glanced at the girl, seeing that she had grown up with proper features, vibrant and bright eyes, agile movements, and a firm grip on her spear, a sign she practiced regularly. He nodded slightly and sighed,

"I hadn't expected that among the Yuanqing generation, the one to advance the fastest in cultivation would be you, a girl. Jingtian became pregnant last month, and it's hard to say what talents the child will possess. I've seen Xuanxuan carrying Yuanping to me, and the child's prenatal Qi is not full, lacking Innate qualities, making future cultivation difficult. From now on, you need to uphold this setting, guiding them more."

"Rest assured, Grandfather! That comes naturally!"

Li Qinghong crisply answered, and Li Tongya uttered a sound of acknowledgment before continuing,

"You learned spear technique, and it was with my approval, too. I have a superior magic artifact here, but its power is so vast that no one can wield it yet. Once you've completed your Qi cultivation, you may come and try it. Your spear technique will surely make a difference."

"Thank you, Grandfather!"

Li Qinghong's eyes immediately lit up with excitement at the possibility of what kind of impressive spear could be deemed a superior magic artifact by Li Tongya. She then lowered her gaze humbly and said hesitantly,

"But there's no one in the family who knows this spear technique, and I have nowhere to learn it. I've been stuck for many years, relying on self-understanding, and it's quite difficult..."

Li Tongya touched the girl's head, speaking in a gentle voice,

"Your father has talked to me about this. The Fei Clan on the lake is the best at spear techniques. This time, you're to be secretly sent to the Fei Clan to find a worthy master. Go and pack your belongings."

"Ah!"

Li Qinghong gasped, simultaneously thrilled and terrified. Her mind raced with the many changes this would bring. If she were to go to the Fei Clan, it would mean less contact with her parents and family, which was hard for her to bear. Moreover, living under someone else's roof would likely bring its troubles. Biting her lower lip, she replied,

"Thank you, Grandfather. I will follow your arrangements."

Li Tongya nodded slightly and watched as Li Qinghong hurriedly went downstairs. After half an hour, she stood outside the Cave Mansion, carrying a wooden box. Li Tongya stepped out of the Cave Mansion, lifted into the air with her, and used a concealment technique to head towards the North Shore. 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

"Once you're at the Fei Clan, do not reveal your surname as Li to anyone except for Fei Wangbai."

Li Qinghong was excitedly observing Lijing Town beneath her, enjoying the sensation of flying through the Qi, but Li Tongya, flying alongside, was deep in thought and spoke in a serious tone,

"I will leave you at the Fei Clan under the guise of a Loose Cultivator. I've already discussed it with Fei Wangbai a few days ago. Yu Mugao is ruthless; if your identity is revealed, it would only bring more trouble."

Li Qinghong nodded hesitantly, whispering,

"If it's troublesome, you don't need to go through all this. I can just continue cultivating at home..."

Li Tongya shook his head and answered,

"The Fei Clan is far at the North Shore, and Fei Wangbai runs his household strictly; it will actually be safer than staying with the Li Family. It's just an additional layer of insurance against Yu Mugao's unpredictability."

"Besides, the Fei Clan's spear technique is orthodox, and the Spiritual Energy in their mountains is much richer than at our home, which is greatly beneficial for you. Fei Wangbai has intentions of befriending our family, and this move will benefit both families and forge a friendship."

Li Qinghong nodded in realization, gripping her spear tightly as she asked,

"When should I return?"

"Once you reach the Fetal Breathing Peak."

Li Tongya calculated the time, speaking warmly,

"When you return home and break through to Qi Cultivation, our family will have added another fighter."