Gou Zaixiu Immortal World Gets A Wife

Chapter 2: Breakthrough

At the age of eighteen, Li Guanxuan crawled and fought his way through Xianxu for five and a half years, dragging his exhausted body to the Mountain of Joyful Bliss, standing there like a lackey.

After going through layers of selection, he, as a lackey, was eliminated by the sect because of his low-grade spiritual root aptitude.

Before leaving, he saw from a distance the enormous Velvet Flower Spirit Tree...

Could it be that at that time, the Velvet Flower Spirit Tree entered my body?

Li Guanxuan's face turned serious. Twenty-five years ago, news of the sect's precious tree going missing had already spread in the Mountain of Joyful Bliss.

It was precisely because of this that the Foundation Building ancestor of the Mountain of Joyful Bliss had been unable to reach the Gold Core stage and was now nearing the end of his lifespan...

Oh no!

Li Guanxuan's heart sank. This was undoubtedly a grudge that could not be resolved. Once someone discovered that the Velvet Flower Spirit Tree was inside him, wouldn't that Foundation Building ancestor come and slap him to death?

Soon, Li Guanxuan calmed down.

Things had come to this point, and it was impossible for the Velvet Flower Spirit Tree to be returned, not in this lifetime.

You see, as a low-level wandering cultivator like him, it was difficult to come into contact with a first-grade spiritual vein in his entire life, let alone absorb the spiritual energy for cultivation. Without any fortuitous encounters, reaching the Foundation Building stage in this lifetime was almost hopeless.

Now that there was a precious tree that could generate spiritual energy inside him, how could he return it? He didn't even have the chance!

Moreover, Li Guanxuan clearly felt that the pure energy born from the Velvet Flower Spirit Tree was slowly helping him open up his meridians.

As long as he made a little effort, he could break through to the third level of Qi Refining at any time.

After about an hour...

The spiritual energy expanded and widened his meridians, then slowly stored in his limbs and bones, converging towards his dantian, transforming into spiritual power to nourish his physical body.

Li Guanxuan opened his eyes, exhaling a breath of turbid air, his face showing joy.

The third level of Qi Refining!

After being stuck at the second level of Qi Refining for a full twenty years, he had finally broken through to the third level!

This also strengthened Li Guanxuan's determination.

Even if he died, he would never return the Velvet Flower Spirit Tree to the Mountain of Joyful Bliss by jumping off from there!

Li Guanxuan thought to himself. He had stayed in Azure Serenity City for twenty years, and if that Foundation Building ancestor could sense the Velvet Flower Spirit Tree, he would have come to find him long ago...

From this, it could be seen that as long as he stayed low-key and didn't act recklessly, there was a high probability that he would be fine.

"Next, I need to focus on refining pills and drawing talismans, diligently cultivate... and strive to reach the Foundation Building stage as soon as possible!"

In the dark night, Li Guanxuan looked down at his hands.

Although he had lost a nearly Dao-like skill, he gained a precious tree that could generate spiritual energy, as well as a lovely wife. It seemed like he hadn't lost out?

And Li Guanxuan suspected whether his talent as a fourth-grade spiritual root was related to this craft?

After all, anyone who has studied calculus knows that this integral, the more you differentiate, the smaller it becomes...

"But what is the pure energy produced by the Velvet Flower Spirit Tree? It's like spiritual energy, but not quite like spiritual energy."

Li Guanxuan frowned and pondered. The pure energy first stayed in his limbs for a while before slowly circulating through his meridians, gradually transforming into spiritual energy, and finally converging in his dantian.

"Never mind, my current perspective is too low, my knowledge too shallow. I shouldn't think about matters like Foundation Building Gold Core. I'll worry about it when I reach that realm in the future, so as not to disturb my Dao heart."

Li Guanxuan smiled slightly, then looked at Wen Rongxin, who had fallen asleep, feeling a thousand emotions.

Perhaps it was heaven's mercy that gave these two struggling individuals hope to survive and even step into the coveted path of immortality.

In addition, Wen Rongxin also had some credit for activating the Velvet Flower Spirit Tree.

After all, the Velvet Flower Spirit Tree also had another name - Mimosa.

If the couple were not united in heart, the pure energy in the Velvet Flower Spirit Tree would probably not have appeared.

Thinking of the love at first sight in the teahouse and the deep connection they had formed over the past half month, Li Guanxuan couldn't help but sigh at the mysteriousness of fate, which was truly unfathomable and indescribable.

Before putting on his clothes, Li Guanxuan couldn't help but sigh again.

How could he be a fourth-grade spiritual root? Clearly, he had an exceptional water spiritual root. Hmph.

Li Guanxuan meditated cross-legged for another hour, his mind clear, before slowly falling asleep while holding his young wife.

...

The next morning.

Perhaps due to exhaustion from the previous night, Wen Rongxin woke up in a daze and found a hand resting on her body. She carefully picked it up and placed it under the blanket.

Then, Wen Rongxin tiptoed to the edge of the bed and took another look at the sleeping Li Guanxuan. With a peaceful heart, a shallow smile appeared on her delicate pink face, revealing two adorable dimples.

After putting on her shoes, Wen Rongxin had just stood up and was about to walk out when she suddenly exclaimed and stumbled forward.

At this moment, a warm hand directly caught her and pulled her into an embrace.

Wen Rongxin looked up and saw a handsome face with a mischievous smile. Her face immediately turned red, and she buried her head in his chest without saying a word.

Li Guanxuan knew she was shy and had a relatively innocent and gentle personality. If he continued to tease her, she probably wouldn't dare to look at him for the whole day.

"You should lie in bed for a while. I'll make breakfast for you. Get up when you feel better."

Li Guanxuan gently placed her on the bed, covered her with the blanket, and spoke in a gentle tone.

"I, I am a martial artist. I'll recover quickly..." Wen Rongxin grabbed the blanket and covered her head, hiding in the warmth of the bed, saying in a muffled voice, "You go practice first, I'll make breakfast for you."

"Just lie down obediently, even if it's just half an hour. A martial artist's body can't withstand the torment of a cultivator," Li Guanxuan said.

"Oh."

Wen Rongxin pulled down the blanket, revealing only a pair of round and big almond eyes, pitifully looking at Li Guanxuan, indicating that she could get out of bed and do some work.

Li Guanxuan said, "Rest well. I'll take care of you tonight, my dear."

Wen Rongxin looked puzzled and wondered what Li Guanxuan meant by "taking care of her."

After Li Guanxuan left, Wen Rongxin silently wished for time to pass quickly.

Half an hour later, Wen Rongxin quickly got up, folded the blanket, and walked to the hall, where she saw that Li Guanxuan had already prepared breakfast.

There were two bowls of noodles, one big and one small, six boiled eggs, three large steamed buns, and a cup of warm spiritual milk.

"Why, why is there milk?" Wen Rongxin looked puzzled.

She remembered that there was no milk at home.

"I went out and bought some," Li Guanxuan replied.

"It's, it's expensive," Wen Rongxin felt a bit distressed. She knew that Li Guanxuan had bought it for her.

Li Guanxuan smiled and said, "It's alright. Today, I will refine pills and draw talismans. With the pills and talismans I've made these days, I can probably sell them for about eight low-grade spirit stones."

"That's still expensive..." Wen Rongxin lowered her head, sounding a bit down.

She knew the prices. This cup of milk with spiritual energy would cost at least five taels of spiritual sand, which was half a low-grade spirit stone.

"Eat quickly before it gets cold. It won't taste good if it's cold," Li Guanxuan pushed the big bowl of noodles in front of Wen Rongxin and took the small bowl for himself.

He had spiritual energy to replenish his physical strength, so he could eat less food. As long as he stepped into the Foundation Building stage, he would gradually reduce his need for food.

But Wen Rongxin still needed to cultivate and strengthen her physical fitness, so she couldn't be stingy with food.

"I... I will eat less in the future, so you don't have to work so hard," Wen Rongxin raised her head, her almond eyes filled with seriousness.

Li Guanxuan ate while saying, "Don't worry, the hard times won't last long. When my cultivation level improves, we can eat whatever we want without worrying about it... You should eat your fill and focus most of your energy on cultivation. Remember, your body is the capital for revolution."

Wen Rongxin probably understood what Li Guanxuan meant. Her face turned red, and she stammered, "But, but..."

Li Guanxuan picked up an egg, peeled it, and interrupted with a smile, "There's no 'but.' Only when you are strong and healthy will my luck be better. Besides, I am a cultivator, and most of my energy comes from spiritual energy. Food doesn't have much effect on me. Only when you cultivate a strong body quickly can our life as a couple become happier. Do you understand?"

After speaking, Li Guanxuan put the peeled egg into Wen Rongxin's bowl, his face serious.

"Wife, don't tell anyone what I just told you. No one is allowed to know," he said.

"I... I understand," Wen Rongxin nodded with a blushing face.

"Let's eat quickly."

"Okay."

...

After breakfast, Li Guanxuan went to the cultivation room.

This room served as a cultivation room, alchemy room, and talisman drawing room.

There was no other choice when they were poor; they could only make do with this small space.

Li Guanxuan took out a brush, a small bottle of spiritual blood cinnabar, and ten first-grade talisman papers. He focused his mind and spiritual consciousness on the brush.

As his mana spewed out, Li Guanxuan quickly drew spiritual patterns on the talisman paper without any interruption.

When he was about to finish, Li Guanxuan suddenly felt relaxed. With a thought, he continued to draw spiritual patterns on the talisman paper.

After a moment, a pale yellow light appeared on the talisman paper and then disappeared.

"First-grade intermediate!" Li Guanxuan wiped the sweat from his forehead. Although his mana was greatly consumed, he had successfully drawn a first-grade intermediate talisman!

A first-grade low-grade protective talisman was worth one low-grade spirit stone in the market.

A first-grade intermediate protective talisman, on the other hand, was worth eight low-grade spirit stones!

The same went for the rejuvenation pill.

"Could it be because of that pure energy?" Li Guanxuan thought of that energy that seemed like spiritual energy but not quite. Somehow, it had also improved his talisman drawing experience.

"I'll take a rest first and then draw a few more protective talismans. Tomorrow, I'll see if there are any changes in my alchemy technique..." Li Guanxuan sat cross-legged, closed his eyes, and adjusted his breath.

After he wasted three talisman papers, he finally succeeded in drawing a second first-grade intermediate protective talisman.

Throughout the day, Li Guanxuan drew a total of four first-grade intermediate protective talismans.

At night, it rained lightly.

Li Guanxuan began his cultivation, and Wen Rongxin stood by, considerately wiping the sweat off her husband.

Rain fell outside the window, and the ground was muddy, as if it were a small rain in the heavenly street, moist and gentle.

In the end...

Silently, it entered the night, moistening everything without a sound.

(End of this chapter)