C7 Ingrade Cultivation Technique

To elevate a medium grade Dao Foundation to a top grade one, 200 Genuine Talent Points are required. The host currently lacks sufficient Genuine Talent Points.

Lee Qingyun has only 145 Genuine Talent Points at the moment, falling short of the necessary 200.

Based on his current mission progress, Lee Qingyun could potentially earn the remaining 55 Genuine Talent Points with just one more task, enabling him to upgrade his Dao Foundation from medium to top grade.

Yet, Lee Qingyun had other plans. Before attending Wang Ruhai's banquet, he was determined to maximize his strength. The uncertainty of the events at the vexing banquet meant preparation was key to avoid potential troubles.

While contemplating how to enhance his abilities, Ping An entered the room, his movements hesitant and awkward.

"Master... good evening, Master," Ping An greeted, hands clasped behind him, feet shuffling, and legs twisted together as if entwined.

Noticing Ping An's bashful demeanor, Lee Qingyun was curious. "Ping An, what brings you to me?"

"Master... I've completed reading the 'Qi Cultivation Technique,'" Ping An announced.

"Well done, Ping An, truly impressive!" Lee Qingyun thought. Was the boy here just for praise? Nonetheless, his quick reading was commendable.

"Um..." Ping An continued, "The 'Qi Cultivation Technique' suggests that the best way to start cultivating is with a beginner's technique."

Looking up with hopeful eyes, Ping An asked, "Master, could you possibly bestow upon me a beginner's cultivation technique? I wish to commence my cultivation journey."

Lee Qingyun paused, taken aback. A beginner's cultivation technique?

Such techniques were the hallmark of sects with substantial heritage. Even the former Twin Rage Sect didn't possess beginner's cultivation techniques. Their signature technique, the Rain Seal, was indeed powerful and on par with beginner's techniques, but it still fell short in many respects, particularly in the absence of a crucial element – a secret technique.

A beginner's cultivation technique not only accelerates a cultivator's progress but also grants access to a secret technique, rumored to be so potent that it allows one to confront and defeat adversaries of higher levels.

Alas, the Twin Rage Sect lacked such a cultivation technique...

Lee Qingyun caught the hopeful gaze of his disciple, Peace, and felt a pang of guilt. Poor little Peace, your master doesn't have anything better to offer you. I'm truly sorry.

If only the Rain Seal were an entry-level cultivation technique...

[Ding! This action will cost 100 Heavenly Points. Do you wish to proceed?]

Lee Qingyun was stunned.

"Is this even possible?"

[According to the system's analysis, the Rain Seal has over a thousand flaws. Repairing thirty will yield a secret technique and upgrade it to a low-grade Yellow Rank cultivation method.]

"Do you wish to continue?"

"Absolutely, continue!"

"Repairing..."

"10%, 30%, 60%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.1%..."

"Repair complete!"

As the system worked its magic, Lee Qingyun's grasp of the Azure Clouds Spell deepened significantly. He gained insights into the previously overlooked imperfections of the technique, and his proficiency evolved from 'beginner' to 'intermediate'!

Moreover, he began to comprehend a complex and sophisticated technique, a "secret" unique to high-grade cultivation methods. This secret technique was named "Bluestone."

"Host's Attributes:

Cultivation Value: 250 (Peak of Early Foundation Establishment)

Spiritual Roots: Six spiritual roots

Foundation Establishment: Medium-grade

Cultivation Technique: Azure Clouds Spell, low-grade Yellow Rank

Genius Points: 45"

Peace's breath hitched at the sight of a small yellow book materializing in Lee Qingyun's hand.

Master is truly formidable... He seems to be capable of anything.

"Thank you, Master." Peace dashed forward, snatched the book from Lee Qingyun's hands, and bolted outside. Judging by his eagerness, he was in for another all-nighter.

Lee Qingyun shook his head, amused by the joy his disciple found in learning. Perhaps this was what they called a natural aptitude for learning, a true gift.

"Make sure to share it with your Senior Brother!"

"Will do!" Peace's voice trailed off in the distance.

...

In Deepmere, at the Lau family residence, a group of young men were gathered around a table, deep in conversation.

"I've heard that even the Great Elder Situ is sending a representative to Wang Ruhai's birthday celebration," someone initiated the conversation. The speaker was a woman with faint eyebrows, none other than Senior Sister Lau, who had arrived at Twin Rage a few days prior.

"Really? Does Wang Ruhai command that much respect?" inquired a young man adorned in an ornate robe, his interest piqued.

"Absolutely. He oversees the entire operations of Nature's Mystery Pavilion in Deepmere. It's no small feat to have the Soul Capturing Sect dispatch someone special for him," chimed in another youth.

Senior Sister Lau chuckled softly. These two were clearly not the ones she intended to engage with her topic. Her gaze was subtly fixed on the fourth individual in their group.

This man, Zhang Tiankui by name, was as imposing as his name suggested, with a stature nearly the size of three men combined. He was the most powerful among them, yet he seemed disinterested in the earnest discussion, merely nodding along absentmindedly.

"Speaking of Deepmere, wasn't it once under Twin Rage's influence? How did it come to be associated with our Great Elder?" Senior Sister Lau queried.

The young man in the luxurious robe responded, "Cousin, being part of the Soul Capturing Sect, you might not be privy to this, but ever since the calamity three years ago, Twin Rage has been in decline, having lost their sect status. They're now under the protective wing of Nature's Mystery Pavilion and wouldn't dare meddle in Deepmere's affairs."

"That's why, over the years, Deepmere's most promising talents have been gravitating towards the Soul Capturing Sect. In fact, many business collaborations are essentially with the sect."

"It makes sense then that the Great Elder of the Soul Capturing Sect and Wang Ruhai have a close relationship."

"I see," Senior Sister Lau acknowledged with a nod. Having defected from Twin Rage to join the Soul Capturing Sect three years ago, she was well aware of these facts. Her questions were merely a prelude to the topic she wanted to broach.

"Are any of you familiar with Lee Qingyun?"

"Oh? Senior Sister Lau, do you have insights on Lee Qingyun?"

"Indeed, I do. Just the other day, I visited Twin Rage with Ye Xiaoyu!"

The fourth individual, who had been previously aloof, snapped to attention at the mention of Ye Xiaoyu's name, his gaze shifting to Senior Sister Lau.

Seeing that she had finally elicited a reaction, Senior Sister Lau spoke up, "Ye Xiaoyu, holding onto old affections, implored me to join him in ascending the mountain to reason with Lee Qingyun."

"Little did I expect Lee Qingyun to be so unappreciative. He had the audacity to beg us to join the Soul Capturing Sect, only to be flatly rejected by Xiaoyu."

"To my surprise, Lee Qingyun became infuriated with embarrassment. And then..." Senior Sister Lau's face was etched with distress as she turned to Zhang Tiankui.

Zhang Tiankui, unable to contain his anxiety, urged, "What happened next? Lau Xuan, you must tell me everything."

Lau Xuan noticed Zhang Tiankui's frantic concern at the mention of Ye Xiaoyu, and a flicker of envy crossed her heart. Yet, she feigned a look of aggrievement and said, "As you know, Lee Qingyun is a year my senior and rashly advanced to the Foundation Establishment stage years ago. We... we simply can't stand against him."

"What exactly happened?" Zhang Tiankui was on his feet now, his impatience palpable.

"Lee Qingyun... he had the nerve to lay hands on Xiaoyu! I was powerless to stop it..." Lau Xuan's voice broke as she began to weep, covering her face.

With a snort of fury, Zhang Tiankui's roar echoed as he slammed his fist onto the chessboard before him, reducing it to rubble in an instant.

Lau Xuan's sobs persisted, "Tiankui, please, calm your anger. I asked you here today precisely to inform you of this matter. Xiaoyu, out of respect for that scoundrel Lee Qingyun and her own reputation, has kept silent..."

She glanced at Zhang Tiankui, his eyes now bloodshot, muscles coiled in rage, and a smug satisfaction surged within her. Hmph, such a brute, all brawn and no brains, and he dares to pursue Ye Xiaoyu?

Jealousy gnawed at her as she wondered, What sorcery does Ye Xiaoyu possess that has these men so utterly devoted to her?

Struggling to contain his fury, Zhang Tiankui's voice came out raspy, "Take me to Twin Rage."

For him, Ye Xiaoyu was the epitome of the divine feminine. He might never win her affection, but he'd be damned if he allowed anyone to dishonor her.

"Tiankui, hold on a moment," Lau Xuan said, reaching out to hold Zhang Tiankui back. "You're undoubtedly powerful, but storming his sect head-on is recklessly bold. We need to think strategically for the long haul..."

"In two days, at Wang Ruhai's birthday celebration..."

"Xiaoyu will be there too. Who knows? She might just see you in a whole new way!"