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

55: Chapter 55 Even the fairies bow down for the sake of the DaoInside the Guest Reception Pavilion, the mist from the spiritual tea curled upwards, carrying a hint of sweet fragrance.

Li Yifei and Su Qinglian sat opposite each other, the atmosphere tranquil, yet with undercurrents.

Rumors about Li Yifei had long been spreading like wildfire within the Qingyun Sect.

His mysterious Dual Cultivation Technique, his outrageously generous hand, and Qin Mengyao’s Heaven-Defying Foundation Establishment success, together formed an irresistible temptation for all female Cultivators.

Now, these beautiful female Cultivators who had accepted the invitations to Yifei Peak meant that they already had thoughts in their hearts and were mentally prepared.

This was an unspoken negotiation.

Li Yifei understood, Su Qinglian understood, and every proud daughter of heaven who would arrive later also understood.

For the ethereal yet infinitely alluring great dao of longevity, what did a little hardship or reputation matter?

Su Qinglian picked up her teacup and elegantly took a sip. Her calm, water-like eyes never left Li Yifei, as if she wanted to see through him completely.

Her unwavering heart dedicated to the Dao was the only pillar supporting her composure at this moment.

Li Yifei did not rush to offer his chips. Instead, he broke the silence in a gentle tone, as if chatting with a friend: ”Junior Sister Su is in the Inner Sect’s Pill Hall, so you must spend most of your time dealing with spiritual plants and Medicinal Pills, right? My Yifei Peak also has several medicinal gardens opened in the back mountain, where some rare spiritual plants not commonly found on the market are grown. If Junior Sister is interested, you can visit them later.”

He didn’t discuss terms but first showed goodwill to close the distance. This gentle approach slightly relaxed Su Qinglian’s tense nerves.

”Thank you for Senior Brother Li’s kindness.” Su Qinglian put down her teacup, her voice still cool, but no longer as guarded as when they first met.

”Besides Cultivation, Qinglian is indeed quite skilled in cultivating spiritual plants. However, Sect resources are scarce, and finding a good Spiritual Plant often requires a large expenditure of Spirit Stones, which is not worth the trouble.”

In her words, a hint of desire and helplessness for resources inadvertently emerged.

Li Yifei keenly caught this point, his smile widened, and the conversation naturally shifted to the main topic: ”This is the difficulty for Sect Cultivators. If Junior Sister Su is willing to join my Yifei Peak and become my Dao Companion, I can guarantee that all the resources Junior Sister needs for Cultivation in the future, whether Medicinal Pills, Spirit Stones, or your beloved rare spiritual plants, Yifei Peak will provide them all for you, ensuring you have no worries.”

His words were plain but contained unquestionable confidence and strength.

Su Qinglian’s breath hitched slightly, and her fingers holding the teacup unconsciously tightened.

She knew the main event had arrived. She understood better than anyone what it meant to become his Dao Companion.

Seeing the hesitation and struggle flash in Su Qinglian’s clear eyes, Li Yifei knew he needed to add more fuel to the fire, a blaze strong enough to completely burn away all her reservations and scruples.

With a flip of his wrist, a warm jade bottle appeared in his palm. He pulled out the stopper and gently tipped it, and a perfect Medicinal Pill, perfectly round, with natural pill patterns, and exuding a strange fragrance, rolled into his palm.

”This is... a perfect foundation establishment pill!” Su Qinglian’s pupils suddenly contracted, and for the first time, tumultuous waves surged in her usually calm eyes!

As a Disciple of the Pill Hall, she knew the value of this Medicinal Pill better than anyone! This was no longer just a simple Medicinal Pill.

This was a nearly one hundred percent ticket to the Foundation Establishment Stage! It was a supreme treasure that countless Qi Refining Cultivators dreamed of, and were even willing to give everything for!

Li Yifei slowly pushed the jade bottle and the Medicinal Pill towards Su Qinglian, his voice gentle yet filled with deadly temptation: ”As long as Junior Sister agrees, once you reach Qi Refining Perfection, this foundation establishment pill can be given to you. With the help of this perfect foundation establishment pill, Junior Sister will surely Break through to Foundation Establishment in one go!”

Boom!

It was as if a thunderclap exploded in Su Qinglian’s mind. All hesitation, modesty, and scruples were shattered by this small Medicinal Pill at this moment!

She stared intently at the Medicinal Pill, her breathing quickened, and her fair cheeks flushed with an attractive blush due to excitement.

After a long while, she took a deep breath, as if using all her strength, before shifting her gaze from the Medicinal Pill to Li Yifei.

Her voice carried an irrepressible tremor, as well as a hint of coyness and shyness: ”If... if I agree, husband... can you guarantee that within one month, you will Dual Cultivate with me... at least once?”

As soon as she said this, she was so shy she wished she could find a crack in the ground to crawl into, her ears instantly turning blood-red.

She had, after all, asked the question she cared about most, and the most embarrassing one.

Resources and Medicinal Pills were important, but what she truly valued was Li Yifei’s Heaven-Defying Dual Cultivation divine technique, as rumored! Qin Mengyao’s example was right before her eyes; that was the true supreme Opportunity that could change one’s fate!

However, Yifei Peak already had dozens of Dao Companions and Concubines, and there would only be more in the future. Everyone would crave her husband’s ”grace,” and she truly feared that after joining, she wouldn’t get her turn for a year or two, which would mean half the significance of her joining Yifei Peak would be lost.

Hearing this request, Li Yifei was first stunned, then inwardly overjoyed.

He had thought she would propose some harsh conditions, but he didn’t expect such a ”good thing delivered to his doorstep.”

He suppressed his smile, instead putting on a look of serious contemplation, then solemnly nodded: ”Junior Sister’s concerns, I understand. I can agree to that. However, sometimes I might be in closed-door Cultivation, or refining important Medicinal Pills, and one session might last longer than a month. But rest assured, Junior Sister, I will make up for the missed times with double the sessions after I emerge from seclusion. Is that acceptable?”

”No... no problem.” Su Qinglian’s voice was like a mosquito’s buzz, and she nodded shyly. Receiving this promise was enough to satisfy her.

Li Yifei’s smile was gentle and natural, but his heart was already blooming with joy.

’Silly girl, who said you can only Dual Cultivate with one person at a time? When the time comes, gather those with similar Realms, and initiate a grand circuital cycle. Wouldn’t the efficiency be even higher?’ He secretly chuckled. This was completely playing an empty hand! A promise of a perfect foundation establishment pill, and once she joins, the System’s reward might be worth far more than that.

Plus the rewards and feedback from future offspring... This deal was a massive profit!

However, he also secretly warned himself that as the number of Dao Companions increased, the demand for perfect foundation establishment pills would grow significantly. It seemed that the acquisition of the main ingredients for foundation establishment pills must be intensified; even if it meant paying a premium, they all had to be secured.

”Good, then this matter is settled.” Li Yifei put the perfect foundation establishment pill back into the jade bottle. ”You go back and pack your belongings. I will have Lingxi arrange your accommodation.”

Su Qinglian stood up and bowed deeply to Li Yifei, her voice carrying an unprecedented softness and obedience: ”Yes, husband. Qinglian... takes her leave.”

Watching Su Qinglian’s graceful figure depart, Li Yifei was in a great mood and immediately entrusted the matter to Luo Lingxi, asking her to make the arrangements.