C25 Silent Elegance Pavilion

Human desires come in many forms, such as the longing for wealth, power, happiness, family, and even beauty. Having desires isn't inherently negative; when managed wisely, they can lead to achieving goals with remarkable efficiency.

Wei Lulin found himself in the presence of four women, each stunningly beautiful. It was natural for anyone to feel a desire to possess such beauty, and Wei Lulin was no exception. Yet, his extensive knowledge from ancient texts revealed to him certain secrets. A person is born with an innate Dragon Yang Qi, which can greatly benefit certain cultivation techniques and martial skills.

His current practice of the Grand Profound Heart Sutra didn't forbid sexual relations, but Wei Lulin aspired to rise above the Eternal Continent as a Peerless Expert, master of his own fate. Succumbing to sensual pleasures too soon would hinder his future progress and squander his unique abilities to copy and paste.

"I need to speak with the Great Manager about replacing these women with ones of more modest appearance," Wei Lulin resolved. He instructed the five guards to take turns securing the entrance, signaling his intention to enter a period of secluded cultivation.

The Silent Elegance Pavilion, one of the Wei family's premier estates, was outfitted with every amenity, including a master bedroom, living room, dining area, a Cultivation Room for focused training, and even a field for martial arts practice.

The Cultivation Room was modest in size, merely ten square meters, but upon entering, Wei Lulin sensed an anomaly. The spiritual energy within was incredibly concentrated, surpassing that of the outside by more than tenfold. Cultivating in such an environment would significantly accelerate his progress.

With his mindset properly adjusted, Wei Lulin's absorption of Spiritual Force quickened. Where he could once barely fill a single meridian with Spiritual Force in a day, he could now saturate two meridians daily.

During his eight-day respite in Lindorin Town, Wei Lulin spent half his time honing his saber skills and the remainder absorbing spiritual energy to enhance his cultivation.

With the saber practice time accounted for, he had four days left. In that period, he managed to fill eight of his twelve meridians with Spiritual Force.

His goal for the next two days was to fully absorb the Spiritual Force. Following that, he intended to take the Low Rank Grade Ten Qi Increasing Pill in hopes of advancing to the Qi Refining Stage Level Three at the earliest opportunity.

Only by reaching the Qi Refining Stage Level Three could he wield his saber techniques with ample Spiritual Force.

While Wei Lulin was fully engaged in absorbing Spiritual Qi to elevate his cultivation, a strikingly handsome youth, about seventeen or eighteen years old, was receiving a report from his subordinate with a grim look in a courtyard not far from the Silent Elegance Pavilion where he resided.

This young man was Wei Luchong, the sole son of Wei Bochen, the current patriarch of the Wei family, and a prominent figure among the family's younger generation.

True to his name, Wei Luchong was as domineering as they come. He made it a point to acquire anything he desired, and if he couldn't, he would ensure that those who stood in his way lived to regret it.

Wei Luchong's overbearing nature wasn't solely because he was the patriarch's son. Being the offspring of Wei Bochen and a mother who was a Body Refining Stage expert, his exceptional genetics endowed him with a Cultivation Talent of Middle Level Grade Eight.

At eighteen, Wei Luchong possessed the strength of Qi Refining Stage Level Seven, making him the undisputed leader of the Wei family's younger generation.

He had taken the family's Talent Test a year before Wei Lulin, and at that time, he was viewed as the most gifted in terms of Cultivation Talent within the Wei family. Many believed he was the inevitable successor to the patriarch. However, Wei Lulin's unexpected rise a year later shifted the perspective of the clan members.

The Wei family's legacy was not a simple matter of paternal inheritance; it was determined by martial prowess and actual strength.

Wei Lulin possessed a Cultivation Talent of High Level Grade Eight, while Wei Luchong had a Middle Level Grade Eight talent. Based on their innate abilities, Wei Lulin had completely outshone Wei Luchong.

Regrettably, this shift in status was short-lived, lasting only three days. After Wei Lulin's meridians were damaged, rendering him incapable of cultivating, the clan members who had begun to waver in their loyalties reverted to supporting Wei Luchong.

"Young Master Kuang, I have thoroughly investigated the matter. Wei Lulin has taken up residence in the Silent Elegance Pavilion," reported the subordinate.

"Wei Lulin?" Wei Luchong's eyebrows arched in surprise as he responded with a hint of skepticism.

"Young Master Kuang, Wei Lulin was recognized as a peerless genius with a High Level Grade Eight Cultivation Talent during the family's talent assessment last year. However, after his meridians were damaged, he became unable to cultivate and was relegated to working as a shop assistant at Wei's Pharmacy in Lindorin Town," the young man resembling a servant hastened to clarify, noting the confusion in his master's voice.

"That good-for-nothing is back?" Wei Luchong's frown deepened, his tone distinctly hostile.

Since his own Cultivation Talent was identified as Middle Level Grade Eight two years ago, Wei Luchong had been the focus of the family elders' attention. They treated him with the same regard they had for Wei Lulin, allowing him to practice the Grand Profound Heart Sutra, the Wei family's treasured technique, and affording him the highest privileges among his peers.

In the Wei family, Wei Luchong's wishes were commands; his influence even eclipsed that of the most accomplished young masters.

The Silent Elegance Pavilion was the most coveted residence in the Wei family, second only to the accommodations of the patriarch, the elders, and the leading figures of the younger generation.

The pavilion was not only set in a picturesque environment with a unique location, but it also benefited from enhancements made by the Wei family ancestors, resulting in a concentration of Spiritual Force much denser than in other areas.

Residing in the Silent Elegance Pavilion would offer a tranquil setting conducive to cultivation, and the abundant Spiritual Force would accelerate the improvement of his cultivation.

Wei Luchong had long coveted the Silent Elegance Pavilion. The only reason he had not moved in earlier was his father's refusal.

Even though Wei Bochen was the patriarch and the most powerful member of the Wei family, he had to exercise restraint. He couldn't afford to appear overly self-interested, as it would not bode well for the family's future. Consequently, Wei Bochen did not grant the request.

Nevertheless, Wei Bochen didn't outright reject the proposal. He stipulated that once Wei Luchong's strength reached the Qi Refining Stage Level Seven, the Silent Elegance Pavilion would be his reward.

Driven by this incentive, Wei Luchong dedicated himself to his cultivation practice. After two years, he finally achieved a breakthrough to the Qi Refining Stage Level Seven. Once he had solidified his new level of cultivation, he approached the elder to claim the courtyard, and the elder consented.

However, due to personal affairs that required his attention, Wei Luchong was delayed. Upon his return, he was outraged to discover that the Silent Elegance Pavilion, which he had been promised, had already been claimed by another.