Chapter 487 - 248: Minor Five Elements Array (2)

After speaking, Lao Xiuyuan took out a token engraved with the word ’Disciplinary’ and handed it to Liou Yuan.

"Congratulations Mr. Liou, the position of Inner Sect Disciplinary Officer carries considerable power. Not only do you have the duty of investigating crimes, but you also have the authority to uphold the sect’s discipline."

"From now on, we are colleagues." Lao Xiuyuan smiled as he said this.

He advanced to Foundation Establishment a few years faster than Liou Yuan. Because he performed excellently in the Outer Sect and had notable battle achievements, he also served as an officer in the Criminal Investigation Department.

"I will need your guidance in the future, Brother Xiuyuan." Liou Yuan naturally smiled and praised a few words as he took the token engraved with the word ’Disciplinary Officer’.

The Inner Sect Disciplinary Hall Token was blood-red in color, with Liou Yuan’s name engraved on the back.

Becoming an officer in the Disciplinary Hall was also a good thing for Liou Yuan.

The Inner Sect officer has the authority to investigate crimes and uphold discipline.

This token proves that in the future, Liou Yuan can legitimately exercise some authority over Inner Sect disciples and act openly against those who violate the sect’s rules without being punished.

"Acting to uphold the sect’s discipline as a Disciplinary Hall officer, how can it be called inner conflict? It’s the duty within the sect."

Liou Yuan thought with a smile.

Lao Xiuyuan’s main purpose for visiting the Inner Sect was to deliver the officer’s token to Liou Yuan.

After completing the necessary task, he had no intention of lingering further. He cupped his hands towards Liou Yuan and left.

Liou Yuan was still standing in front of Fragrance Tower, rubbing the token that represented his officer status in his palm, with a thoughtful look in his eyes.

In the future, while he would enjoy the power that comes with being an officer, he would also need to fulfill the duties of an officer.

"I’m afraid the criminals I’ll confront in the future won’t be at the Qi Cultivation Realm, but formidable foes at the Foundation Establishment Realm."

Liou Yuan shook his head.

Fortunately, he had a Fourth-Grade Qi Mansion; his current strength in the Foundation Establishment stage wasn’t weak, plus he had arrays with him. Otherwise, this officer position would be a Life-Taking Talisman for him.

"I should go visit my big brother!" Liou Yuan hung the officer’s token on his waist and strode towards Liou Zhen’s study.

Liou Zhen’s cultivation was so profound that he already knew what his younger brother and Lao Xiuyuan discussed without leaving Fragrance Tower.

As Liou Yuan entered the study, Liou Zhen’s eyes discreetly scanned the officer’s token hanging on Liou Yuan’s waist.

However, Liou Zhen was not the type to talk much; he knew his younger brother’s temperament very well and felt no need to issue any reminders.

He asked Liou Yuan about cultivation matters and gave him guidance for a long time.

Liou Yuan left Xiang Mountain late at night. After returning to the Inner Sect, he lay down on the Cold Jade Bed, planning how to enhance his Wood Acupoint potential.

"The Longevity Scripture is a Beta-tier cultivation technique, at least matched by a Five-Star Wood Acupoint. I must create a Third-Grade Qi Mansion to not waste such a peerless technique."

Liou Yuan gazed at the stalactites above his abode, muttering to himself.

"Liou Hexuan, that wretched scoundrel, ran away quickly, causing me to miss a great opportunity to enhance my Wood Acupoint potential."

"It seems I can only rely on the Fixed Star Compass to hunt down ordinary Foundation Establishment Star Evils for a chance at a Star Baptism."

Now, with his identity as a Disciplinary Hall officer, Liou Yuan had easy access to both the Outer and Inner Sects.

Moreover, since advancing to the Foundation Establishment Realm, the Fixed Star Compass absorbed the power of stars even faster. Now it could be fully charged in less than a month.

This meant that, on average, Liou Yuan had twelve opportunities a year to hunt Star Evils and earn rewards.

"With twelve opportunities, there should be a chance to earn a Star Baptism." Liou Yuan’s eyes showed anticipation.

Yet, Foundation Establishment Star Evils were not easy to kill. Liou Yuan previously relied on others’ strength to hunt them, reaping the benefits himself.

But, it’s not always possible to leverage others’ strength.

To truly achieve the goal of hunting twelve Foundation Establishment Star Evils a year, Liou Yuan first needed the strength to single-handedly defeat Star Evils every time.

Otherwise, when faced with formidable Star Evils, there’s a risk of being unable to successfully kill them, or of possibly losing his own life.

Therefore, before setting out to hunt Star Evils, Liou Yuan needed a magical artifact he could wield, to fully unleash his strength.

"I should wait; only after my premium Foundation Establishment Magical Artifact is forged can I safely hunt Star Evils."

Liou Yuan began to think about his premium Foundation Establishment Magical Artifact.

"Mr. Taiyu said it would be ready in three months. Calculating the time, two months have already passed — it’s close, it’s close!"

Pacifying his restless mind, Liou Yuan slowly closed his eyes on the Cold Jade Bed.

With a thought, the ’Geng Metal Refining Form Skill’ started working autonomously within his body.

The spiritual power in the Spirit Gathering Array of his Purple Curtained Abode, drawn by the technique, surged forward and enveloped Liou Yuan.

Now at the Foundation Establishment Realm, his cultivation speed couldn’t compare to when he was at the Artifact Refining Realm, but he couldn’t neglect daily cultivation.

"Since I’ve reached Foundation Establishment, the next goal is definitely the Golden Core."

The chamber echoed with Liou Yuan’s murmur.

After cultivating overnight, Liou Yuan intimately realized how difficult it was to progress in cultivation at the Foundation Establishment Realm.

The Purple Curtained Abode contained dense spiritual qi, aided by the Profound Yin Cold Marrow Stone. Constant spiritual power was refined and sent into the Qi Mansion. After a night, the pool of golden Geng Metal True Essence in the Qi Mansion didn’t show the slightest growth.

Liou Yuan patiently cultivated for another half month, finally seeing some progress.

Based on his predictions, breaking through to mid-stage Foundation Establishment would take at least four to five years.

This is considering Liou Yuan’s Fourth-Grade Qi Mansion Celestial Spirits potential, supported by both a Five-Star Water Acupoint and a Four-Star Wood Acupoint.

Other cultivators at the Foundation Establishment might be even slower, with breakthroughs taking in multiples of ten years.