I Cultivate in a Government Office

Chapter 261: Chapter 147: The Golden Core Path of the Yuqing Secret Skill

After Lin Ran left, the Quiet Chamber fell silent.

Qi Yue sat on a nearby chair and took a pill to nourish his essence, then closed his eyes to meditate.

Meanwhile, Yang Wenqing stood quietly within the array, carefully experiencing every subtle change brought by his new realm. With a mere thought, he extended his right hand and opened his palm.

The next moment, five wisps of Spiritual Qi with vastly different properties rose gracefully from his fingertips. A small crimson flame flickered on his thumb, its heat contained; on his index finger, the phantom of a verdant vine snaked upward, brimming with life; from his middle finger, a ball of clear yellow earthen qi swirled, heavy and steady; on his ring finger, a platinum blade of light flickered in and out of view, its sharpness unparalleled; and from his pinky, a crystalline azure water droplet rolled, nourishing and everlasting.

The Five Elements Spiritual Qi could be summoned at will to his fingertips. Each element was clearly distinct, yet they subtly formed a delicate, balanced cycle.

This was not because he had deliberately practiced some Spell that encompassed all Five Elements. Rather, it was the natural eruption of the Five Elements Spiritual Qi, which had been refined by his five internal organs after all 365 acupoints in his body had been opened.

Then, with a flick of his fingertips, the flame transformed into a miniature fire sparrow beating its wings as if to fly. The phantom vine instantly bloomed and bore fruit. The earthen qi condensed into a small shield, the metal blade cut through the air with a faint, sharp hiss, and the water droplet diffused into a hazy mist...

All sorts of basic Five Elements Magic flowed from his hands as naturally as breathing. Their power might not have been world-shaking yet, but his precise control already far surpassed that of an ordinary Cultivator at the peak of Qi Cultivation.

Immediately after, Yang Wenqing quietly extended his Divine Sense.

The fine details of the Array Patterns on the Quiet Chamber’s walls, floor, and ceiling were revealed with perfect clarity. The faint sound of the Spirit Grass in the manor’s courtyard unfurling its leaves, the path of the breeze as it brushed past the treetops, and even the movements of insects crawling underground were all captured within his Divine Sense.

Most importantly, the stable range of his Divine Sense had impressively reached a distance of 350 meters. This exceeded the approximately 200-meter range of a typical Cultivator at the peak of Qi Cultivation by a full 150 meters.

Director Qin watched from the side, a brilliant light dancing in his eyes. ”Excellent! Wenqing, the depth of your foundation and the vastness of your potential far exceed this master’s expectations. The fullness of your Qi Sea is nearly on par with that of an ordinary Cultivator at the Marrow Cleansing Second Transformation, and the same goes for the strength of your Divine Sense.”

The term ”this master” had slipped from his lips, a clear sign of his emotional state; he already regarded Yang Wenqing as his true heir.

At that moment, Qi Yue, who had been meditating on the side, opened his eyes. He looked at the Five Elements Spiritual Qi flowing around Yang Wenqing’s fingertips and said, ”Wenqing, your foundation is now established. A future on the Great Dao is yours to claim.” ℯℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

His gaze shifted between Director Qin and Yang Wenqing for a moment before his expression turned serious. ”Huaiming,” he said, ”the time is right. There are things that need to be said now.”

At this, Qin Huaiming’s expression also grew solemn. He turned to Yang Wenqing and asked directly, ”Wenqing, you have glimpsed the gateway to the Great Dao. I hail from the Xuanyue Lineage. As someone who has walked the path of cultivation for longer than you and made some small gains, I wish today to formally accept you as my Inner Disciple to carry on the Xuanyue tradition. Are you willing?”

Yang Wenqing’s rational mind raced, instantly analyzing all the pros and cons, the causes and effects, the commitments and responsibilities involved.

He then took a step back and performed a standard, respectful bow before Qin Huaiming. His voice was steady as he spoke: ”This disciple, Yang Wenqing, is grateful to Teacher for not casting me aside, for your many years of guidance and support, and for the grace of guarding me today during my breakthrough. This disciple is willing to enter your tutelage, Teacher, to conduct myself as a disciple and inherit the Xuanyue tradition. From this day forward, I will diligently follow my master’s instructions and never fail the great expectations of our sect!”

”Good! Good! Good!” Qin Huaiming exclaimed three times. He stepped forward and personally helped Yang Wenqing to his feet, the rims of his usually composed eyes tinged with red. ”From this day on, you are my, Qin Huaiming’s, direct disciple! You are the fifth-generation true heir of the Xuanyue Lineage!”

At this, Qi Yue also smiled. ”Congratulations, Huaiming, on gaining such a fine disciple. And congratulations to you, Wenqing, for finding an enlightened master. This will be a great help on your path.”

Qin Huaiming looked at Yang Wenqing and began to explain, ”Wenqing, now that you have taken me as your master, there are some things you need to know. This master’s lineage has a long and profound history, traceable back to Master Sea Guardian, one of the thirty great Cultivators who established Wanxuan.”

”The Sea Guardian Ancestor Master guarded the East Sea back in his day, and his accomplishments were extraordinary. His teachings emphasize stabilizing one’s foundation, harmonizing the Five Elements, and discerning the secrets of heaven. Your grandmaster—that is, my own grandmaster—was named Xuanyue. He was one of the Ancestor Master’s three direct disciples and the founding patriarch of our branch.”

”In your generation, you already have several senior brothers and sisters. Some are in various departments in the Capital City, some are in local governments, and others are in the military. All of them are accomplished in their own right. I will introduce you to them after the formal acceptance ceremony.”

”As for the official acceptance ceremony...” Qin Huaiming extended his left hand and made a quick calculation. He then said, ”I intend to set it for the eighth day of the fourth month. At that time, I will invite a few of my fellow disciples and several close friends to attend as witnesses. We will formally enter your name into the sect’s records and inform the ancestors. For this, Director Qi here will be our official witness.”

Qi Yue nodded. ”As it should be.”

Qin Huaiming then said to Yang Wenqing, ”However, the eighth of the fourth month is still over a month away. Your cultivation has just stabilized, and matters in the Lingshan New District are complicated. Therefore, within the City Defense System, we can move forward. I will immediately add your name to the internal roster of disciples of the Xuanyue Lineage and report it to the bureau to be filed.”

Being entered into the sect’s roster wasn’t just about gaining a title; it was a public declaration of allegiance. Within the faction-riddled City Defense System, this was undoubtedly a clear signal.

Yang Wenqing bowed again. ”I will follow all of Master’s arrangements.”

Qin Huaiming looked at his newly accepted disciple. In his eyes, along with gratification, there was now the added weight of a master’s responsibility and consideration. He then extended a finger, and a gentle yet condensed point of Spiritual Light gathered at its tip.