Longevity starts with dual cultivation

Chapter 29: Fifth Level of Qi Training
at dusk.

On the sea, numerous small boats shuttled back and forth, carrying pearl divers back after a busy day.

Ling Changqing was one of the last to come back. When he stepped onto the front deck of the ship, most of the pearl divers had already left.

"Your packing isn't...full, is it?"

Seeing the storage bags hanging around Ling Changqing's waist, Ling Zifeng was surprised and asked in disbelief.

Ling Changqing smiled and said, "About half. As long as it's useful, we'll catch everything we can!"

"..."

Ling Zifeng's eyes became more serious. He waved and called a group of servants over to help Ling Changqing count the harvest. The steward Tian Wenhu also followed.

As Ling Changqing opened the first storage bag, piles of cloud bead grass, moon barnacles, jade crystal winter beads, Qingling sea flowers, purple sand gold ore and other resources poured out from it.

The largest piece of purple sand gold ore weighs more than 20 kilograms. It is one of the important materials for making certain defensive magic weapons.

Then Ling Changqing opened the second storage bag and poured out a bunch of resources such as thorny clams, rainbow shadow shrimps, and wire claw crabs.

In addition, there are several sea fish of different sizes, seven-sided star turtles, coiled-horned cherry snails...all of which are first-level monsters that are delicious and can replenish qi, blood, vitality, and soul.

As all the storage bags were opened, a small mountain of things had formed on the deck, leaving the servants speechless with astonishment.

Tian Wenhu was busy for a while before he finished recording all the types and quantities of resources, and then calculated the final price and the family's merits.

"Brother, the total is ninety-seven and a half spirit stones. I'll give you a round number, one hundred!"

Ling Zifeng said with a smile: "In addition, there are 130 family merit points. Keep working hard!"

"Ok."

Ling Changqing nodded. The family merits were still very useful. As long as the accumulated amount was sufficient, he could exchange them for resources such as spirit stones, elixirs, spirit wine, spirit rice, and monster meat from the family treasury in the future.

Even the elixirs and spiritual fluids needed to break through levels in the later stages of Qi training can be exchanged for a corresponding number of family merits.

But that number is quite exaggerated. Even with Ling Changqing's work efficiency, it would take a long time to gather them all.

After a while, Tian Wenhu handed over a jade plaque that recorded the family's achievements, as well as a crystal clear spirit stone with azure light and shadow.

This is a mid-grade spirit stone, and the exchange ratio with low-grade spirit stones is one to one hundred. The actual market price may fluctuate slightly, but it will generally be higher, not lower.

Ling Changqing took it and put it into the storage bag, chatted for a few more words, and then left to return to his cabin.

With his current status, dinner would be delivered to his room by a maid, and he no longer needed to show up in the dining room. Naturally, this also eliminated the possibility of some casual cultivators trying to strike up a conversation with him.

Although there are fasting pills available, most cultivators below the foundation-building stage still attach great importance to their appetite.

As long as they are not in seclusion for a long time, cultivators usually will not refuse the enjoyment of spiritual rice, monster meat, spiritual wine and spiritual tea.

After eating and drinking, Ling Changqing had no plans to go out for fun. Anyway, there were still some medicinal resources in his storage bag, so he continued to practice.

The night passed quietly.

When the dawn broke, Ling Changqing on the cloud bed woke up from a deep state of enlightenment and slowly opened his eyes.

The room was filled with a faint aura of mysterious water essence, carrying a sense of purity and remoteness. This was the effect of practicing water-based skills and magical powers.

Ling Changqing silently used his spiritual power. Although the Xuanzhen Black Water Sutra was not a very high-end martial arts book, it was moderate and peaceful, and had a solid foundation. Therefore, it did not have overly stringent requirements on the qualifications of the practitioner.

As long as you don't rush for quick results, practice step by step, and don't lag behind in terms of resources, you will eventually reach the advanced level naturally.

"Fifth level of Qi training? I think that's about the same!"

Ling Changqing thought that he had never slacked off for so many days, had not been stingy with resources, and had eaten a lot of good things while at the bottom of the sea. It was natural for him to break through the fifth level.

In the sea of ​​consciousness, a message with a mysterious rhyme of Tao emerged silently:
[Lord of the Era Star Palace: Ling Changqing]

【Bone age: 15】

[Cultivation: Qi training level 5]

【Luck:25+108】

【Fortune: 24+87】

【Physique:18】

【Root bone: 16】

【Comprehension: 17】

[Soul: 32]

[Main cultivation technique: Xuanzhen Black Water Sutra (second level) 2591\10000]

[Water escape technique: (third level)??? /???]

[Water Spirit Shield: (Third Layer) 2796/3000] [Water Control Technique: (Third Layer) 1990/2000]

[Shuijing message: (Second floor) 1870/2000]

[Waterspout: (Second Floor) 1542/2000]

[Mysterious Ice Water Arrow Technique: (Level 1497) 2000/]

[Spiritual roots: gold, wood, water, fire, earth, average character 4030/10000]

[Noble: Ling Zifeng/Tang Qiuyao]

[Noble:? ]

Luck, fortune, and various key physical attributes have been significantly enhanced. In addition, the main skills and magical powers have also been improved to varying degrees.

Although his spiritual root aptitude has not been upgraded, it is still improving slowly, so Ling Changqing is not in a hurry.

At the fifth level of Qi training, one more noble person was added. This time, Ling Changqing did not hesitate and directly filled in Ling Qiyue's name.

Of course, since the other party's cultivation level is higher, the mysterious power of the Era Star Palace will take longer to take effect on her, and the effect may be worse.

However, as long as Ling Changqing's cultivation continues to grow, these problems will be solved naturally.

The Water Control Technique is a newly acquired complete advanced version. Because Ling Changqing works in the sea every day, it is now close to the third level.
The Water Escape Technique has already reached the third level of perfection, and the other magical powers are not far from the perfection level. I just don't know if there are any higher-level versions in the Ling family's treasury. I will have to ask when I go back next time.

According to Tang Qiuyao, the first ancestor of the Ling family was originally just a fisherman by the sea, who went out to sea to fish every day to make a living.

Later, by chance, he somehow discovered the cave where a certain Jindan master had passed away on an uninhabited desert island, and luckily obtained the entire inheritance.

That Jindan master had some kind of connection with the sea people during his lifetime, and he mainly practiced water-attributed skills and magical powers.

The ancestors of the Ling family inherited his legacy, embarked on the path of cultivation, and worked hard for nearly a hundred years to lay the foundation for the rise of the Ling family.

Over hundreds of years, several generations of the Ling family, in addition to trying to reach the Golden Core realm, also did not forget to collect books on water-related skills and magical powers to enrich the family heritage.

From Ling Changqing's point of view, before stepping into the foundation-building stage, there is actually no need to consider more advanced techniques.

Gathering his scattered thoughts, Ling Changqing got up from the bed, tidied up briefly, and left the room.

On the front deck, most of the pearl divers had already gone into the water, and Ling Changqing was obviously the last one to arrive.

However, as long as Deacon Ling Zifeng doesn't say anything, no one will interfere with him now.

"Hey, little brother, you have already reached the fifth level of Qi training? Congratulations!"

Tian Wenhu noticed the difference in Ling Changqing more quickly, from the subtle changes in his external aura to his facial features, which were the inevitable benefits of advancing his cultivation.

Ling Zifeng was equally surprised: "Your bone age is only fourteen years old now? Oh no, it's already fifteen. It seems that you can still advance before you are twenty? It's really unbelievable!"

Being able to reach the fifth level of Qi training at this age, although not comparable to the talented seeds in those large sects, but within the Ling family, this is already an immortal seedling worthy of key cultivation.

"It was just luck. I still have to thank the deacon for his training."

Ling Changqing said modestly.

This is not just a courtesy. Regardless of whether he has other intentions or not, Ling Zifeng's previous help to him is real.

"You don't have to thank me. In fact, I didn't help you much. It's all because of you who worked hard."

Ling Zifeng said with emotion. It is not uncommon to find cultivators like Ling Changqing who are willing to work hard and have no shortage of resources.

But his growth rate is so fast, which shows that his luck and fortune are extraordinary, which is something that most cultivators do not have.

This little guy should have a chance to build his foundation before he turns sixty, right? By then, wouldn't the family have another great foundation-building cultivator?
Tian Wenhu pondered in his heart, and he admired Ling Zifeng's unique vision. There were so many pearl divers, but only Ling Changqing was favored by him.

After chatting for a while, Ling Changqing left the ship, went down the rope ladder to the boat, and continued to work at sea.

After he entered the water, Tian Wenhu looked at the deacon's expression and couldn't help but lean over and whispered:

"Is this little guy still alone? Do you want to..."

The manager remembered that Ling Zifeng had a niece who was very talented, intelligent, and good-looking. It would be great if they could be brought together.

Who knows, Ling Zifeng might benefit a lot in the future if Ling Changqing succeeds in building his foundation one day.

Ling Zifeng was a little tempted, but after weighing the pros and cons silently, he shook his head:
"I'm afraid that's not possible. He has already caught the eye of Deacon Tang, and even the Patriarch has an impression of him. We can no longer say anything about this matter."

"Is that so? That's a pity."

Tian Wenhu thought about it and finally sighed helplessly.

Ling Zifeng was more open-minded: "It's nothing to regret. Anyway, we have already established a good relationship with him. Others would not have such an opportunity."

There was no hope for him to build his foundation. In his lifetime, he could at most reach the eighth or ninth level of Qi training. However, with Ling Changqing's care, his situation within the family would not be too bad.

(End of this chapter)