Cultivation: Starting with a Dual Cultivation Technique at the Immortal Rank

47: Chapter 47 The Allure of Two Beauties (Part 1)Inside the Quiet Room, spiritual light drifted up and down.

After reviewing his own hard power and trump cards, Li Yifei’s gaze fell upon several Tier 3 Magic Treasures he had just acquired but could not yet use.

The High Grade Tier 3 ”Mystic Heaven Treasure Armor,” ”Purple Lightning Clear Frost Sword,” ”Nine-Flame Heaven-Burning Cauldron,” and the ”Galaxy Phantom Robe” which contained the power of the stars.

Each one was radiant with flowing light, emitting a terrifying pressure that far surpassed Foundation Establishment Spiritual Artifacts. They floated quietly, like slumbering ancient behemoths, waiting only for their master’s command to erupt with power capable of burning mountains and boiling seas.

”What a pity...” Li Yifei sighed softly.

These Magic Treasures required the Divine Sense and mana of the Golden Core Stage to activate. For his current Realm, it was no different from a three-year-old child holding a ten-thousand-jin giant hammer; not only would he be unable to harm the enemy, but he might also end up hurting himself.

He didn’t linger on them for long, waving his hand to store them one by one in the deepest part of his Storage Ring, waiting for the day his cultivation was sufficient to let them see the light of day again.

Finally, his gaze fell upon two jade boxes.

Opening the jade boxes, two pills the size of longans, golden all over and covered in profound pill patterns, lay quietly inside.

An indescribable, strange medicinal fragrance that seemed capable of cleansing the Soul instantly filled the entire Quiet Room. With just one sniff, Li Yifei felt his Divine Sense clear up, and the mana within his body began to stir.

These were two of his greatest gains—two perfect quality Initial Grade Tier 3 Medicinal Pills, the ”golden origin pill”!

This pill was a supreme medicine for assisting Foundation Establishment Perfection Cultivators in breaking through the Golden Core Stage Bottleneck!

In the entire Qingyun Sect, and even all the surrounding Sects, a single ordinary Low Grade golden origin pill was enough to make a cultivation Family go bankrupt to compete for it, driving countless Foundation Establishment Perfection Cultivators into a frenzy.

And the value of a perfect quality golden origin pill was even more immeasurable!

These two golden origin pills were the keys to his future charge toward the Golden Core Great Dao and a guarantee for his Family’s core members. Before he had enough power to protect himself, he must not reveal them in the slightest.

He solemnly closed the two jade boxes, applied several Seal Talismans, and then carefully put them into his Storage Ring.

After finishing all this, Li Yifei stood up, his mind clear, and his thoughts returned completely to his current plan.

He strolled out of the Quiet Room, summoned Luo Lingxi, and instructed warmly, ”Lingxi, in my name, send invitations to Senior Sister Qin Mengyao of the Inner Sect Talisman Hall and Core Disciple Senior Sister Murong Xue. Say that I have long admired their reputations and would like to invite them to Yifei Peak tomorrow and the day after, respectively, to discuss important matters.”

Luo Lingxi was exceptionally intelligent and had already guessed a bit from Li Yifei’s previous inquiries. She didn’t ask much, but simply gave a graceful smile and said softly, ”Yes, husband, I will see to it immediately. I guarantee it will be handled properly—solemnly yet without drawing too much attention.”

Li Yifei nodded with satisfaction; having such a virtuous wife indeed saved him a lot of trouble.

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The next day, afternoon.

Inside the Guest Reception Pavilion of Yifei Peak, Li Yifei was personally brewing a pot of Tier 2 ”cloud mist spirit tea.”

The tea fragrance curled up, mixing with the moist vapor blowing from the lake, making one feel refreshed and relaxed.

Before long, a somewhat restrained figure, led by a maidservant, slowly walked into the pavilion.

The visitor was indeed Qin Mengyao.

She wore a faded light blue Disciple’s uniform, her long hair simply tied up with a wooden hairpin. Her face was bare, yet it could not hide her exquisite and peerless beauty.

However, between her brows was a hint of fatigue left by years of bitter cultivation, and those eyes, which should have been clear and bright, were now filled with trepidation and unease.

Clearly, she was full of doubt and wariness regarding the sudden invitation from the master of Yifei Peak, this ”Alchemy Genius” who was now rising to fame within the Sect.

”Senior Sister Qin, please have a seat.” Li Yifei stood up, a warm and friendly smile on his face, showing none of the arrogance a Genius was rumored to have.

”Junior... Junior Brother Li.” Qin Mengyao bowed somewhat awkwardly and sat on the stone bench as told, but only on the edge, her body tense.

”Senior Sister, there’s no need to be nervous.” Li Yifei poured her a cup of spiritual tea and took the initiative to start the conversation.

”I often hear friends from the Inner Sect mention that Senior Sister’s Talisman-making skills are second to none among your peers, especially the Diamond Talismans you draw. Their defensive power is nearly twenty percent higher than similar Talismans on the market. I have long wanted to consult with you.”

Hearing Li Yifei talk about the field she was best at and her only source of pride, Qin Mengyao’s tension eased slightly.

She hadn’t expected that this high-and-mighty Junior Brother Li would actually pay attention to her meager skills.

She quickly waved her hand and said, ”Junior Brother Li, you overpraise me. It’s just some clumsy handiwork to make a living; it doesn’t deserve the title of ’second to none.’”

Li Yifei shook his head and said seriously, ”Senior Sister, you are being too modest. I have always believed that anyone who can push a skill to its limit is worthy of respect.”

”Among the hundred arts of cultivation, the Dao of Talismans is also a path to the heavens. That Senior Sister could reach this stage through your own efforts under such difficult conditions—Yifei truly admires this resilience and persistence.”

These words were like a warm current, instantly striking the softest part of Qin Mengyao’s heart.

Born into poverty, she had heard too much mockery and disdain along the way, and seen too much coldness and reality. This was the first time someone with a status far above hers had so sincerely affirmed her efforts and respected her skills.

Qin Mengyao’s eyes reddened slightly. She took a deep breath to suppress her excitement and said softly, ”Thank you, Junior Brother Li... I wonder, what is the reason for Junior Brother inviting me here today?”

Seeing that the atmosphere was sufficiently prepared, Li Yifei stopped beating around the bush.

He set down his teacup, looked directly at Qin Mengyao with a gentle and sincere gaze, and said slowly, ”I heard that Senior Sister has already failed twice in your attempts to charge for Foundation Establishment?”

Qin Mengyao’s body suddenly stiffened, the color drained from her face, replaced by a look of gloom and bitterness.

This was the greatest pain in her heart, the scar she was most unwilling to have mentioned.

She lowered her head, her voice strained, ”Yes...”

”Then, would Senior Sister be willing to make a third attempt?” Li Yifei’s voice carried a hint of enticement.

Qin Mengyao looked up abruptly, her eyes full of shock and confusion.

She saw Li Yifei smiling as he opened his palm; a radiant, fragrant pill lay quietly in his hand.

The perfect pill patterns and the Spiritual Qi that was almost tangible all proclaimed its extraordinary nature!

”A per... perfect quality... foundation establishment pill!” Qin Mengyao cried out in shock, standing frozen as if struck by lightning.

Her breathing became rapid, and her eyes were fixed on the pill, unable to look away for even a second.

The treasure she had dreamed of obtaining was now appearing before her so casually!