Return of the Celestial King

However, Qin Tuo was now focused on something else and immediately asked,

”Qiangwei, do you think it’s possible for me to purchase medicinal herbs from Medicine King Valley?”

Hearing that Qin Tuo had such a thought, Qiangwei’s expression first turned troubled.

Just as Qin Tuo was starting to feel disappointed, Qiangwei’s eyes suddenly lit up, and she said,

”I’ve got it! Mr. Qin, can’t you just use this contract to continue purchasing medicinal herbs from Medicine King Valley?”

Qin Tuo asked hurriedly,

”Qiangwei, what do you mean?”

Qiangwei explained with a smile,

”Mr. Qin, please look. The medicinal herbs we have here only account for about twenty percent of the amount specified in the contract. If you wish, you should be able to continue purchasing from Medicine King Valley under the terms of this contract without any issue. It’s just...”

At this point, Qiangwei suddenly thought of something. Her face turned awkward, and her words trailed off.

The others nearby looked at her inquisitively.

Qin Tuo also asked immediately,

”What is it, Qiangwei? Just say what’s on your mind. There’s nothing to be afraid of!”

Qiangwei nodded and said with a wry smile,

”Mr. Qin, according to the contract, buying the remaining medicinal herbs would cost tens of billions. Our Rose Hall simply can’t come up with that kind of money!”

Qin Tuo finally understood that this was what Qiangwei was worried about.

He puffed out his chest and said with a laugh,

”Qiangwei, that’s a small problem. I’ll figure it out. You don’t need to worry.”

Qiangwei was instantly relieved. After all, even if she sold off all of Rose Hall’s assets, she still wouldn’t be able to scrape together ten billion!

Qin Tuo added,

”Have your people continue to contact Medicine King Valley. We will proceed with the transaction in the Liao Family’s name.”

Qiangwei nodded hurriedly, not daring to slack off.

After settling this matter, Qin Tuo felt that the Foundation Establishment Stage was no longer far away.

In the past, the difficulty of gathering medicinal herbs had always prevented him from refining a sufficient number of pills.

But now, that problem had undoubtedly been solved.

’Medicine King Valley has vast quantities of precious medicinal herbs, more than enough for me to reach the Foundation Establishment Stage!’

Just then, Qin Tuo called Long Wu over.

Long Wu seemed a bit distracted, as if something was on his mind.

”Celestial King, what is it?”

Qin Tuo didn’t notice Long Wu’s unusual behavior. He thought for a moment and said,

”Long Wu, I’ll be going into secluded cultivation soon and cannot be disturbed by anyone. I need you to act as my Protector during this time.”

Qin Tuo was certain that with this pile of precious medicinal herbs, he could definitely break through to the Foundation Establishment Stage.

Therefore, he had to appoint someone trustworthy to be his Protector. He absolutely could not afford any external disturbances.

After all, this was his first time breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Realm, and he had no idea what kind of emergencies might arise at the critical moment.

Long Wu nodded gravely and said seriously,

”Celestial King, rest assured. I will not let anyone get close enough to disturb you, even if it costs me my life!”

Qin Tuo patted Long Wu’s shoulder. He had always been confident in Long Wu’s ability to get things done.

At that moment, Chen Man Ni was nowhere to be found, so Qin Tuo thought for a moment and gave her a call.

”Manni, why don’t you and Miss Ouyang go have some fun in the Provincial City for the next few days? I have something to take care of, so I won’t be able to join you for a while.”

Chen Man Ni, who was just outside the villa, looked puzzled.

”Oh? What’s going on, Qin Tuo?”

Qin Tuo replied seriously,

”I need to go into seclusion for a few days. During this time, I can’t be disturbed.”

Hearing the serious tone in his voice, Chen Man Ni knew he wasn’t joking. She nodded obediently and didn’t press him further.

After completing all these preparations, Qin Tuo began his secluded cultivation.

He found a very quiet bedroom, shut himself inside, and sat cross-legged, beginning his breathing exercises.

In front of him was a large pile of precious medicinal herbs seized from the Liao Family. Each and every one of these herbs would be considered priceless in the outside world.

What Qin Tuo had to do now was use these herbs to refine a Foundation Establishment Pill.

’Let’s begin!’

A determined glint shone in Qin Tuo’s eyes. He had to refine this Foundation Establishment Pill, no matter what.

One after another, the medicinal herbs began to react, catalyzed by his Spiritual Power.

The spiritual essence within the herbs was completely absorbed by the Celestial King Order.

Slowly, the herbs all turned into a pile of withered ash.

The immense medicinal power, now contained within the Celestial King Order, began to compress and transform.

Time passed quickly. Before he knew it, a full day and night had gone by.

The Spiritual Power throughout Qin Tuo’s body was surging joyfully. He opened his eyes, a trace of fatigue visible within them.

Yet, a satisfied smile played on his lips.

After a day and a night of work, Qin Tuo had finally refined a perfect Foundation Establishment Pill.

Opening his palm, he revealed a pill the size of a longan. It was a vibrant, emerald green, and thrummed with an immense life force and vitality!

’Excellent. The Foundation Establishment Pill is complete. Now, it’s time to break through to the Foundation Establishment Realm!’

Qin Tuo didn’t waste a moment, intending to ride this wave of momentum and break through to the next realm immediately.

Outside the room, Long Wu’s eyes were wide and alert as he stood guard, ready for anything.

Qin Tuo confidently swallowed the Foundation Establishment Pill and began to feel the changes within his body...

Before long, the potent energy within the pill transformed into a boiling, warm current that flooded all the meridians and acupoints in his body.

Qin Tuo closed his eyes, honing his focus to its absolute peak.

The barrier of the Ninth Layer of Qi Refining finally began to give way, allowing him to advance toward the Foundation Establishment Stage.

After an unknown amount of time, a crisp sound suddenly echoed from within his body. His meridians had expanded to more than twice their original size!

His Spiritual Power was completely absorbed, transformed, and converged throughout his entire body.

Qin Tuo had never felt so powerful. He clenched his fist; it felt as if he could punch a hole through the heavens themselves.

Every blade of grass, every tree, every tiny ant in the distance could be seen with perfect clarity.

The greatest change, however, was that he could now faintly sense the principles of the Great Dao between heaven and earth, though they remained vague and inscrutable.

’So this is the Foundation Establishment Stage... It’s countless times stronger than the Ninth Layer of Qi Refining!’

A look of sheer ecstasy flashed in Qin Tuo’s eyes.

He had now truly stepped into the long-awaited Foundation Establishment Realm. He had also completed the task the old lunatic had given him ahead of schedule.

Before heading to Peach Blossom Island, Qin Tuo was now filled with unwavering confidence!