I Cultivate in a Government Office

Chapter 265: Chapter 148: The Marvelous Uses of Five Yang Qi

Upon hearing this, Yang Wenqing felt a jolt of excitement.

’What did this mean? It meant that as long as he had this Array Plate and sufficient energy, he could keep the Spiritual Qi in his body constantly full—even let it slowly increase. Whether for daily cultivation or unexpected combat, he would have endurance far beyond that of his peers.’

”Your talent is unique, so this Spirit Gathering Array will be of maximum benefit to you.” Qin Huaiming pointed to the two pale purple crystals in the center of the Array Plate. ”These Energy Stones are the core that powers the Array. It takes two to activate it. Your family has related industries in the Lingshan New District, so you shouldn’t be short on them.”

Yang Wenqing nodded. ’But just based on cost, one of these things is about sixty thousand, and two would be over a hundred thousand.’

”The Array Plate’s consumption rate depends on your state,” Qin Huaiming continued. ”If it’s just to supplement your daily cultivation, without engaging in intense combat or using Magic that consumes a lot of Spiritual Qi, at your current Cultivation level, one change of Energy Stones will last about two months.”

Qin Huaiming instructed, ”Use this item well. It will be a great aid on your cultivation path. But remember, external items are ultimately just aids. You must not become dependent on them. Your own Cultivation Realm is the foundation.”

”I will take your words to heart, Master!” Yang Wenqing took the heavy Array Plate with both hands, his heart filled with gratitude.

Seeing Yang Wenqing’s eager expression, Qin Huaiming smiled. ”Come, let’s go outside. Let me see how formidable your offensive Magic has become with your current level of Cultivation.”

Yang Wenqing was already itching to go, so of course he accepted.

The two moved to the Martial Arts Arena behind the manor. The area was wide and flat, surrounded by Protective Arrays designed to absorb impacts.

Yang Wenqing came to a stop and took out the dark gold Spirit Gathering Array Plate. With a thought, the Array Patterns on the plate lit up. The two Energy Stones in the center glowed steadily, and a faint, multicolored halo enveloped him.

Immediately, he could clearly feel the Spiritual Qi from the surroundings gathering around him at a speed far exceeding the norm.

”You need to refine the core sigil of this Spirit Gathering Array as soon as possible, linking it to your mind. Only then will you be able to use it with complete ease,” Qin Huaiming reminded him from the side.

”Yes, Master.” Yang Wenqing then gathered his focus and faced Qin Huaiming.

”Begin. Don’t hold back.”

Immediately, Yang Wenqing formed a Spell with his right hand. A streak of green light shot out from his sleeve and hovered before him. It was the shortsword, Qingfeng. Its blade pulsed with an ethereal glow, almost blending in with the surrounding scenery.

Within Yang Wenqing’s body, there was an unprecedented stillness. Three hundred and sixty-five acupoints lit up like a field of stars, forming an invisible network of Spiritual Qi. He could circulate the Spiritual Qi in his body with a single thought—an instinct that came with mastering the Purity Body.

Qin Huaiming stood with his hands behind his back, his presence as deep as an abyss and as steady as a mountain. His eyes seemed to peer directly into the silent transformation within Yang Wenqing’s body.

A little over ten seconds later, the Qingfeng sword hovering before Yang Wenqing suddenly trembled. The pulsing, ethereal glow of its blade instantly receded, becoming simple and unadorned. It even gave off the illusion that its metallic luster had dimmed, making it seem about to merge completely with its surroundings.

Concealed Edge!

This was the essence of Thunderclap Over the Nine Heavens—to hide all Spiritual Qi, all sharpness, and all killing intent within a single point at the very core of the blade.

Qin Huaiming’s brow twitched almost imperceptibly.

To conceal to the extreme is to strike like thunder!

Just as the Qingfeng sword’s presence faded to its absolute minimum, at the very instant it seemed about to be completely swallowed by the surrounding scenery...

ZWING—

A clear, piercing sword cry erupted.

The dim sword blade suddenly vanished!

No, it didn’t vanish. It transformed into a streak of lightning, its trajectory as straight as if drawn with a ruler, stabbing toward Qin Huaiming with an unstoppable, resolute momentum.

Thunderclap Over the Nine Heavens!

This sword strike brought the transition from concealment to attack to its absolute peak.

When concealed, it was as still as an ancient well; when unleashed, it was as fierce as heavenly thunder. This was all supported by the explosive efficiency of his Spiritual Qi circulation, granted by the Purity Body, and a physical state of peak coordination. Together, these factors forged a strike with speed and piercing power far beyond anything he had achieved before.

A bright glint flashed in Qin Huaiming’s eyes. He formed a sword-finger, its tip as gentle as jade, and tapped it precisely against the point of the green streak of lightning!

TING—

A clang of metal on metal exploded outward. A shockwave, visible to the naked eye, radiated from the point of impact, causing the plants at the edge of the Martial Arts Arena to rustle violently.

The Qingfeng sword shot back at an even faster speed, but its trajectory was perfectly stable, demonstrating Yang Wenqing’s powerful Divine Sense control.

”A fine Concealed Edge, and a fine Thunderclap Over the Nine Heavens!” Qin Huaiming’s voice was tinged with emotion. ”With this sword technique, you won’t need any other offensive Magic for the time being. Normally, you can hide the shortsword in your sleeve and unleash it in a single strike during battle. The average Marrow Cleansing Realm cultivator would have almost no chance of escape.”

Yang Wenqing nodded and said, ”I was thinking the same thing. I’ve discovered that if I use the Five Yang Qi properly, I might be able to conceal the blade’s edge instantly and use Thunderclap Over the Nine Heavens several times within a single breath.”

Hearing this, Qin Huaiming thought for a moment before nodding. ”That is indeed feasible. Five Yang Qi already exists in nature. Using it to execute this Sword Formula would save quite a few steps.”

He smiled after he finished speaking. ”With this Sword Formula, combined with a defensive Spell and the standard-issue defensive Magical Artifact from the City Defense Bureau, you shouldn’t need to learn any other offensive Magic for now. You just need to practice with the Five Yang Qi using the Wind Manipulation Technique. you truly are exceptionally talented.”

Yang Wenqing recalled his sword and bowed. ”You praise me too much, Master.”

Qin Huaiming waved his hand dismissively and took out a fist-sized, grayish-black ore from his Storage Bag.

”This is Crimsonflame Star Iron. It is a superior material for Artifact Refining of flying swords. It contains a trace of Star Essence Gold, which can enhance a flying sword’s Spiritual Attribute and durability. You can use it to reforge your flying sword.”

”Thank you, Master!” Yang Wenqing accepted the still-warm ore.

”This is a basic Artifact Refining method. It’s very simple. Take it back and study it yourself.” As he spoke, Qin Huaiming took out a jade slip and patted Yang Wenqing on the shoulder, his eyes full of expectation.

Yang Wenqing took the jade slip, put it away, and thanked him again.

”Alright, that’s all you need to learn for now.” Qin Huaiming’s smile faded as he spoke with a serious expression. ”A change in Cultivation Realm requires your file to be updated according to regulations. This isn’t just a formality; it’s the beginning of establishing your new status. Come, I will personally take you to the records department.”

’This file update is essential,’ Yang Wenqing nodded to himself. ’And Master taking me there personally is his way of telling everyone that I, Yang Wenqing, am now an heir to the Xuanyue Lineage.’

The two left the manor, took Qin Huaiming’s official Flying Shuttle, and quickly returned to the city Bureau.

Because a call had been made in advance, when the two arrived at the records department, a middle-aged man in a crisp white uniform with three silver flowers on his epaulets, accompanied by two senior sergeants, had already been waiting for some time.

”Director Qin, your personal visit truly brings honor to our humble records department!” The man in the lead saw Qin Huaiming and immediately stepped forward to greet him enthusiastically.

”Wenqing, this is Director Qian of the records department,” Qin Huaiming introduced.

”Just Vice Director, Vice Director...” Director Qian smiled humbly and then said, ”This must be Director Yang Wenqing from the Lingshan New District, I presume? Truly heroic and extraordinary in bearing. Director Qin, you have a truly keen eye. I’ve long heard that Director Yang has been cracking major cases in the Lingshan New District, and that his Cultivation has been advancing by leaps and bounds. Seeing him today, he truly lives up to his reputation. The younger generation is truly formidable, truly formidable!”

Yang Wenqing felt a bit embarrassed by all the praise.

Qin Huaiming smiled faintly and led Yang Wenqing into the records department. ”Director Qian, you’re too kind. I’ve brought Wenqing here this time to update his Cultivation file. Just follow the standard procedure.”

”For a small matter like this, you could have just sent a subordinate, or even just given us a call. We could have made a house call! There was no need to trouble you to come personally.” Vice Director Qian chattered on as he led the way. ”But your visit is a perfect opportunity to set an example for the young people in our records department. Let them see what a true pillar of our organization looks like, and what a worthy student of a great master is.”

He turned to Yang Wenqing. ”Director Yang, just from your aura as you stand here, I can tell without even testing that you’re a great talent who has formed a Purity Body and advanced to the Marrow Cleansing Realm. You may not know this, but since the founding of the city Bureau, there has never been a single Cultivator who has reached the Marrow Cleansing Realm before the age of thirty!”

Yang Wenqing didn’t dare to accept such high praise from a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator. The time that followed was filled with him and this Director Qian exchanging pleasantries, with an endless stream of syrupy compliments. Qin Huaiming simply pretended not to hear any of it.