Wang Weijun launched into a tirade of curses, but soon ran out of steam. With no one to argue back, it lost its appeal, and he settled back atop the Heart Tower. "I can't be bothered anymore. Such fools are a dime a dozen in the Cultivation World. I once thought highly of him, only to realize he's just another short-sighted buffoon."

Mi Xiaojing chuckled to himself, noting that Wang Weijun often had these inexplicable fits of temper, perhaps from being cooped up on the Heart Tower for too long. There were many things that didn't sit well with him.

"Alright, alright, old man, I know you're learned and knowledgeable... Thousand Poisons Qian is formidable indeed, just not as perceptive as you."

Mi Xiaojing rarely buttered up Wang Weijun. They bickered often, but as time passed, Wang Weijun's significance in Mi Xiaojing's heart grew, and their quarrels lessened.

Often, respect is earned not by what you say, but by what you do. Along their journey, Wang Weijun had successfully etched the image of a mentor in Mi Xiaojing's heart.

Wang Weijun was startled, then overjoyed. Mi Xiaojing was flattering him? He could hardly believe it. He had racked his brains to gain Mi Xiaojing's trust, knowing that no ordinary child, no matter how clever, could outplay an old monster from the Cultivation World, who had brains, experience, and means. A child would be outmaneuvered in minutes.

However, Mi Xiaojing was an exception. Even though Wang Weijun had gained his trust, it was only the first step. There was much more to strive for.

After years of research, Wang Weijun finally realized that he truly couldn't seize body. With the Mantra Banner in place, he had no chance. His current goal was simple: gain Mi Xiaojing's trust and wait for an opportunity to release his own Elemental Infant.

He even harbored the ambition to become a Loose Immortal through Mi Xiaojing. Given Mi Xiaojing's trajectory, Wang Weijun believed that as long as Mi Xiaojing survived, he would definitely have a shot at reaching the pinnacle of Cultivators.

If Mi Xiaojing could cultivate to the Mahayan stage, then Wang Weijun truly had a chance to become a Loose Immortal. Despite the many limitations and flaws of being a Loose Immortal, it was still the best option for Wang Weijun. Any other path was even more elusive.

"Thank the heavens, the little guy is finally starting to acknowledge me!" That was the real reason for Wang Weijun's elation.

"Of course! Haha... To deal with someone like Thousand Poisons Qian, I could have easily finished him off in the past!"

Mi Xiaojing secretly scoffed. He doubted that Wang Weijun, even at the Elemental Infant stage, could overpower Thousand Poisons Qian, a true monster, as he had witnessed him beating Mu Hengyuan like a dead dog, a display of terrifying strength.

However, Mi Xiaojing wouldn't voice such thoughts. He said, "He didn't make a move this time, so there should be no problem for now... Let's just observe. I have a feeling he's serious..."

"Never mind him. Having such a powerful figure nearby is actually beneficial for us. Your combat strength is too weak. Just one Elemental Infant stage Cultivator could overwhelm you."

Mi Xiaojing nodded. "Indeed, an Elemental Infant stage Cultivator, even just at the early stages, could be a real problem if they harbored ill will towards us."

"You need time to grow!"

Mi Xiaojing replied with a wry smile, "But there's no stable place to do so!"

Wang Weijun said, "Actually, there is. If you go to an outer planet and join one of those major Sects... Those that occupy an entire planet, although they have fierce internal strife, they are relatively safe. And such major Sects have profound foundations with much to learn."

"However, once your cultivation reaches the Elemental Infant stage, you must leave the Sect as soon as possible and venture out on your own. That's the environment where you'll truly grow... Within a Sect, once you reach a certain level, further progress becomes very difficult."

Mi Xiaojing laughed to himself, thinking, "Elemental Infant stage... I wonder when I'll be able to reach that. It's so difficult. Just in terms of time, even for those with exceptional talent and potential, it would probably take decades or even a century. How many years will I need?"

Mi Xiaojing had never imagined that in switching from Evolutionary Immortality to Cultivation, it would take him so little time to go from someone completely ignorant of Cultivation to reaching the Great Perfection of Foundation Establishment. That was truly astonishing.

"Alright, I'll try to reach the Elemental Infant stage as soon as possible."

Mi Xiaojing said this in jest, but Wang Weijun took it seriously. "I believe it won't take you long to succeed, maybe twenty years, or even ten!"

Wang Weijun truly had high hopes for Mi Xiaojing, not just for his potential and aptitude, but also for his luck, the treasures he possessed, which were even more numerous than those of an Elemental Infant stage Cultivator.

Especially after acquiring a great deal of resources and wealth in the Mysterious Heaven Formation, it would be immensely beneficial for Mi Xiaojing's future Cultivation.

Although not needed immediately, it wouldn't be long before Mi Xiaojing could benefit from these treasures. The only thing that troubled him was the lack of a shielding Formation. Once the Immortal Pouch was opened and the treasures were taken out, the consequences would be severe, and both could imagine the risks if there were powerful figures nearby. Even the presence of Thousand Poisons Qian would be futile, as there were too many formidable beings in the Cultivation World.

Mi Xiaojing dared not take out the Immortal Pouch. While it could shield the Treasure Light, any treasure would eventually need to be used, and if it couldn't be used, no amount of treasures would be of help.

In fact, Mi Xiaojing wanted to take out one item in particular: the Tea of Dao Lord, a type of immortal tea.

The Tea of Dao Lord was not only drinkable by immortals and Cultivators but also by mortals, and it could enhance one's aptitude and potential, making it a priceless treasure.

The Immortal Pouch was located atop the Heart Tower within his body, but taking it out posed a challenge for Mi Xiaojing. Not only was there the treacherous Thousand Poisons Qian nearby, but the Treasure Light was also an issue he couldn't solve.

Other items were less of a concern, as they wouldn't be of use if taken out, but Mi Xiaojing truly wanted to retrieve the Lord of Dao Tea. He began to discuss it with Wang Weijun.

"Old man, I want to take out the Tea of Dao Lord, but I don't know how..."

"For now, there's no way to take it out. It's a pity about your Qingmu Formation; if it were still intact, it could have temporarily shielded the Treasure Light... You should wait. Let me think of a solution, and you should try to come up with one as well."

For the moment, Wang Weijun had no better ideas. To conceal the Treasure Light, one needed either a Formation or sheer power, and with Mi Xiaojing's cultivation level, it was naturally impossible to shield it with his own strength.

Mi Xiaojing didn't want the tea for himself; he wanted to offer it to Luo Bo, Zhang Ke, and the Mu Xiaoyin，all the family members, giving them a chance to change their aptitude and potential. To be continued.

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