Chapter 712 - 497: Breaking Through to the Foundation Establishment Realm, Failure as the Result

As expected, Zheng Yi then asked, "Why doesn’t Master Zhang consider breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Realm?"

"It’s not that easy."

Upon hearing Zheng Yi’s words, Master Zhang sighed slightly.

Feeling there was no need to continue speaking, he turned to leave, saying to Zheng Yi before departing, "Your previous idea was good, so refine the Yellow Dragon Pill according to your method."

"Yes, Master Zhang."

Zheng Yi responded loudly.

"I wonder if this Master can be trusted?"

Zheng Yi smiled faintly, pondering secretly.

He was about to break through to the fourth layer of Qi Refining; if Master Zhang was trustworthy, he might consider retrieving a few Foundation Establishment spiritual objects or a few Foundation Establishment Pills for him.

He remembered that during his time at the Sea of Stars, several elders had given him gifts, including a few bottles of these items, which he then casually accepted.

Unexpectedly, they might come in handy now.

Zheng Yi’s lips curled into a slight smile.

...

A fortnight later, Zheng Yi and Master Zhang slowly walked out from the Alchemy Pavilion.

Master Zhang looked at Zheng Yi, his eyes gleaming with enthusiasm.

Zheng Yi’s method was exceptionally effective.

Not only did they succeed in completing the orders of the Li Family from Qingshui Pool and the Zhang Family from Chiyan Valley within the set deadline, but they also earned a considerable amount of Spirit Stones for the Wang Family.

The contribution points they earned within the family were also quite substantial.

The master and apprentice walked out from the Alchemy Pavilion, causing the surrounding alchemy apprentices to look on with surprise.

"Fellow Daoist Zheng Yi, Brother Zheng Yi, have you broken through to the fourth layer of Qi Refining?

This cultivation speed is too fast! A mid-grade Spirit Root now seems almost comparable to a top-grade Spirit Root. At this rate, Fellow Daoist Zheng Yi is likely to break through to the late-stage Qi Refining in the future!"

The alchemy apprentices sighed, and their gazes fell on Master Zhang beside them, recalling that Zheng Yi had married Master Zhang’s daughter, which made such progress seem not so unattainable.

Master Zhang, seeing everyone’s expressions, snorted coldly: "Your junior brother assisted me daily in refining the Yellow Dragon Pill; the Spiritual Qi in the elixir greatly benefited him.

If he had made no progress after such a long time, then it would be truly unreasonable.

If you could also achieve what he has done, how would such an opportunity not fall upon you?

Don’t blame the teacher for being partial."

Master Zhang’s words made the surrounding alchemy apprentices lower their heads, not daring to harbor any thoughts.

Wang Miaomiao saw Zheng Yi and approached him with a light smile: "Congratulations on your achievement in alchemy, Fellow Daoist Zheng Yi!"

"It’s just a stroke of luck."

Zheng Yi said this, and Wang Miaomiao couldn’t help but tease, "Fellow Daoist Zheng Yi is really excessively modest."

Wang Miaomiao’s smile was like ice suddenly thawing, exuding an indescribable beauty.

However, Zheng Yi did not look further.

Wang Miaomiao had some charm and a shapely figure, but compared to the Sect Master of Sea of Stars, who possessed Divinity Transformation Realm cultivation and countless enchanting qualities.

She indeed could not shake Zheng Yi’s Dao Heart.

Nevertheless, after Wang Miaomiao left, Master Zhang beside him still snorted coldly: "Watch yourself, young lad, Wang Miaomiao is not someone you can provoke."

Upon hearing this, Zheng Yi felt quite wronged.

But Master Zhang had already left, leaving no chance for him to explain.

After breaking through to the fourth layer of Qi Refining, Zheng Yi returned home but did not meet with his wives, instead heading straight to the cultivation area.

Since his stay in the storage space was somewhat lengthy this time, he had more opportunities to choose items.

"Old fellow, this time you’ve profited."

Zheng Yi chuckled lightly and quickly found the Foundation Establishment Pill, taking out a bottle.

However.

The storage space did not shrink, and Zheng Yi felt excited: "Could it be possible to take more items?"

At that moment.

He quickly used his Divine Sense to search for the magical treasure Sword God Fang Zhuo had given him.

If found, even if he couldn’t fully unleash its power with his current abilities, for the Foundation Establishment and Golden Core cultivators of the Wang Family at Piaomiao Mountain.

He wouldn’t take them seriously.

Though he couldn’t force female cultivators of higher realms to restore his Spirit Root with this magical treasure, his own safety could be greatly ensured.

Finally, he found the small sword.

Zheng Yi tried to use his Divine Sense to pull and rotate it, but the magical treasure didn’t budge an inch.

Zheng Yi showed a bitter smile.

He knew things wouldn’t be that simple.

Then.

He found another item: a dual cultivation technique book from the Sea of Stars, which was the method used by the Sect Master during their dual cultivation.

Though just a scroll.

The essentials of initiation recorded on it were enough for Zheng Yi to comprehend some principles.

He took these two items out.

Next moment, the originally vacant part of the storage space was instantly filled.

Zheng Yi breathed a sigh of relief, placed the Foundation Establishment Pills into his storage bag, and repeatedly studied the booklet recording essential techniques. He quickly saw it was a dual cultivation technique—Yin Yang Harmony Dao.

Judging by its quality, it should reach Foundation Establishment level, and the entry requirements weren’t too high.

Zheng Yi’s lips curled upwards, thinking that with this technique, the absorption efficiency of Yin Yang Qi would surely increase dramatically.

He recalled the process of dual cultivation with a Divinity Transformation Realm cultivator before, the sensation of spiritual power elevation and cultivation breakthrough was far beyond ordinary, though all had become just memories.

That night, Zheng Yi stayed at Tingxiang Garden, spending a joyous evening with Zhang Qingmiao.

With the operation of the dual cultivation technique, their cultivation efficiency greatly increased, benefiting not only Zheng Yi immensely but Zhang Qingmiao also receiving advantages far exceeding the past.

"Husband, this is..."

Zhang Qingmiao showed joy.

She had been about to break through to the third layer of Qi Refining and now directly broke through to the fourth layer.

She originally thought the benefits would decrease after breaking through to the fourth layer, but unexpectedly, they increased instead.