Thousand Poisons Qian never imagined that after following Mi Xiaojing, he would get to drink the Tea of Dao Lord and break through his bottleneck. Staying by Mi Xiaojing's side wasn't without benefits after all.
Thousand Poisons Qian felt his mind was in chaos.
He had never received any kindness in his life. Whatever Thousand Poisons Qian wanted, he had to steal, rob, cheat, or extort. No one had ever given him anything, which made this experience feel fresh and a bit disorienting.
It was also his first time encountering such a rare item. This kind of once-in-a-lifetime opportunity left him unsure of how to face Mi Xiaojing.
At this moment, a group of people had finished washing and returned, dripping wet. Mi Xiaojing laughed, "Thousand Sorrows, you stink, you really stink."
Everyone burst into laughter, and even Thousand Poisons Qian smiled helplessly. He said, "Little brother, here’s the Tea of Dao Lord and spiritual liquid. Keep them safe."
He was the last one to drink the tea, so he was the one to clean up the white jade table.
Mi Xiaojing said, "Maybe if we drink it a few more times, we can continue to advance."
Thousand Poisons Qian replied, "Don't count on it. Generally, with such rare items, the first time has the best effect. It will still work afterward, but each time the effect will be weaker."
Wang Weijun also reminded them that the Tea of Dao Lord's effect is most significant the first time. It would still be useful afterward, but not as potent.
Mi Xiaojing said, "I'm preparing to form my Golden Elixir. After the baptism of the Tea of Dao Lord, I've reached the peak of the Great Perfection stage of Foundation Establishment. Because my cultivation method is special, I can't form the Golden Elixir unconsciously. So, while you all have advanced, I haven't yet."
Everyone had advanced, many reaching the peak of their current stage in one go. For example, Wei Fu, Mao Tou, and Da Zhu had all reached the Great Perfection stage of Qi Refining. Even Zhang Ke was just a step away; with a few more sessions of cultivation, he would reach the Great Perfection stage of Qi Refining with little effort.
But that wasn't the most important part. The key was that Zhang Ke's aptitude had improved from low to medium, increasing his potential. In the future, his cultivation speed wouldn't lag much behind others.
With Zhang Ke's original aptitude, he could at most reach the late stage or Great Perfection of Qi Refining. Foundation Establishment would have been extremely difficult due to his poor aptitude, even with resources. But once his aptitude changed, he not only had hope for Foundation Establishment but also for forming the Golden Elixir. With enough resources, reaching the Elemental Infant stage wasn't impossible.
Mu Xiaoyin's aptitude had also changed. She wasn't sure if she could cultivate yet, but she could try. If she could cultivate, she might become someone who could practice both Ascension and Cultivation simultaneously, with resources readily available.
However, the biggest gainers this time were Thousand Poisons Qian and Yong Ji. At their level, advancing was very difficult, but they managed to break through their bottlenecks.
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Yong Ji was always grateful to Mi Xiaojing, and Thousand Poisons Qian felt a moment of gratitude too. Of course, it was just a moment; he still looked down on Mi Xiaojing but was extremely fearful of his background.
Luo Bo also gained significantly this time. After the baptism of the Tea of Dao Lord, he silently advanced to the late stage of Foundation Establishment, just like Tian Cang.
Among the younger ones, Luo Bo's cultivation level was now second only to Mi Xiaojing's.
Mi Xiaojing took out a bunch of jade bottles and said, "Each of you gets two top-grade Foundation Establishment Pills. I hope you can succeed in one go."
Wei Fu, Mao Tou, and Da Zhu each received Foundation Establishment Pills. Zhang Ke and Mu Xiaoyin didn't, as they hadn't reached that stage yet. However, Mi Xiaojing had already prepared for them; he just didn't take them out now.
Thousand Poisons Qian smiled bitterly inside. This was the wealth of the Cultivation World. Casually taking out top-grade Foundation Establishment Pills, which were rare even in Tianyuan Market and would be snatched up immediately if they appeared.
Yong Ji was equally shocked. He knew how scarce Foundation Establishment Pills were in the Heart Sect. He didn't expect Mi Xiaojing to have so many and to give them to his companions in such a lavish manner.
Mao Tou, Da Zhu, and Wei Fu remained calm. They were used to sharing many things in the Western Evolutionary Sect. To them, Mi Xiaojing was like an older brother, a family member. There was no need to refuse what their brother gave them.
Mi Xiaojing said, "Little Senior Sister, you should try cultivating too. This tea can change your aptitude and potential. Maybe you can cultivate."
Mu Xiaoyin hesitated and asked, "But I'm already practicing Ascension. Is it okay to cultivate as well?"
Mi Xiaojing replied, "I used to practice Ascension too, and so did Thousand Sorrows. Didn't we both start cultivating? Thousand Sorrows, isn't that right?"
Thousand Poisons Qian said, "Not every Ascension practitioner can cultivate. It requires some luck and opportunity. Xiao Yatou can give it a try. If it doesn't work, she can continue with Ascension."
Mu Xiaoyin nodded and said, "But I don't have a suitable cultivation method!"
Mi Xiaojing laughed and said, "Basic methods are pretty much the same. If you can cultivate, choose a method when you reach the Great Perfection stage of Qi Refining."
Luo Bo was learning Wang Weijun's Wind and Thunder Technique, a high-level method proven to reach the Body Fusion stage.
Mi Xiaojing had also prepared cultivation methods for the others, so Wei Fu, Mao Tou, and Da Zhu weren't worried. With their brother Mi around, they had everything they needed.
Wu Yazhi led a group of Elemental Infant stage experts, flying forward.
This group moved extremely fast. The lowest cultivation level among them was the early stage of the Elemental Infant. When they traveled at full speed, they were like the wind. Yet, Wu Yazhi was still dissatisfied, constantly urging, "Faster, faster, even faster! Kids, you're too slow!"
Everyone was exasperated. They couldn't match the speed of a Loose Immortal.
After two days of flying, the surrounding environment became increasingly desolate. The vast forests on the ground gradually gave way to grasslands, and beyond the grasslands were barren wastelands.
No one knew where Wu Yazhi was taking them. The further they flew, the more uncertain they felt.
At this moment, a plume of black smoke rose in the distance, darkening the sky. Faintly, they could see flashes of red light.
Brahman Sa exclaimed, "Is this the Sea of Flames?"
Yu Hong said, "It is indeed the Sea of Flames. I've been here before."
Wu Yazhi said, "Keep it up, kids. We're almost there!"
Everyone was annoyed by Wu Yazhi's constant "kids" remark. They were all quite old, not kids at all.
But no one dared to retort.
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