“Hold your breath, calm your mind, and circulate your cultivation technique!” Ye Chen’s voice sounded in Zhao Ling’er and Jiang Qingshu’s ears as he guided them. “Try your best to force all the impurities in your body out…”
Zhao Ling’er and Jiang Qingshu did not hesitate at all. They immediately sat cross‑legged on the ground according to Ye Chen’s instructions and began circulating their cultivation techniques.
Very soon, more and more black impurities began seeping out from their skin, coating their bodies in a dark, sticky layer that emitted an extremely foul stench.
Painful expressions appeared on their faces, as if they were enduring unbearable torment. However, they both clearly understood that this was beneficial for them. Their master was doing this for their sake. He would never harm them. So both of them clenched their teeth and continued to endure.
After the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the medicinal effects of the Marrow-Cleansing Pill gradually faded.
Zhao Ling’er and Jiang Qingshu were drenched in sweat, panting heavily as if they had just experienced a fierce battle. Slowly, they opened their eyes.
At this moment, their clothes were completely soaked, clinging tightly to their figures, and even their pink undergarments faintly showed through.
Ye Chen glanced down, his old face flushing instantly. He quickly turned his head away in embarrassment.
“Master, I feel… like my body has become lighter and clearer!” Zhao Ling’er sensed the change within herself and spoke with joyful excitement. She felt completely refreshed from inside out.
“I feel like my speed of absorbing spiritual energy has become much faster than before now…” Jiang Qingshu also said in shock and delight.
The pill Ye Chen had given them truly enhanced their cultivation aptitude. This meant that their future cultivation speed would improve significantly. This was no different from granting them a second life.
Overwhelmed with emotions, Zhao Ling’er and Jiang Qingshu dropped to their knees and kowtowed three times to Ye Chen. Dong! Dong! Dong! “Thank you, Master, for the great kindness of gifting us the pill!”
“What are you two doing? Quickly get up!” Ye Chen hurried forward and helped them stand up. Seeing their joyful expressions, he waved his hand and said, “Go back and wash up first. Change your clothes, then come back to continue cultivating.”
Only then did Zhao Ling’er and Jiang Qingshu realize that their skin was covered in a thick layer of black impurities with a terrible stench. Even more embarrassing was that their undergarments were exposed, making their already graceful figures appear even more alluring.
“Yes, Master…” the two girls replied shyly, their faces flushing bright red as they hurriedly turned around and ran off like startled rabbits.
“They’re even feeling shy…” Ye Chen couldn’t help but shake his head with a laugh.
After that, he took out spirit stones from his Storage Ring and once again arranged a small Gathering Formation in the courtyard. Soon, spiritual energy gathered once more, filling the courtyard densely.
However, formations arranged using mid‑grade spirit stones were still limited in spiritual energy. Ye Chen secretly thought that if he had the chance, he must gather some supreme‑grade spirit stones to arrange the formation. That way, cultivation efficiency would greatly increase. He remembered that in his previous life, he had discovered a large number of supreme‑grade spirit stones in a cave dwelling within the Blazing Sun Empire. During that journey, he had encountered his fourth disciple, Su Nianwan. This story is hosted at novelping . com.
Back then, Su Nianwan had been outside the city, being harassed and humiliated by a group of arrogant rich scoundrels, among whom was the Crown Prince himself.
Ye Chen had acted because he pitied her and rescued her from their hands. Only after Su Nianwan repeatedly begged him did Ye Chen agree to take her as his disciple and bring her back to the sect to embark on the path of cultivation.
Who would have expected that she would also turn into an ungrateful traitor?
In the end, she even blamed Ye Chen for ruining her chance to become the Crown Prince’s consort. She never thought that if Ye Chen hadn’t saved her back then, she would have already been ruined beyond salvation by those scoundrels.
And she even dared dream about soaring up like a phoenix?
“Master…” a gentle voice pulled Ye Chen back from his thoughts.
Zhao Ling’er and Jiang Qingshu had already returned after washing up, smelling fresh and clean. Not only had their cultivation aptitude improved, but after expelling the impurities, their appearances had become even more beautiful. Every smile and every expression carried an enchanting charm.
“Come over and sit. Begin cultivating again,” Ye Chen said as he looked at them.
“Yes, Master!” Zhao Ling’er and Jiang Qingshu replied.
As soon as they stepped into the courtyard, they immediately sensed the change. The surrounding spiritual energy had become just as dense as before again.
Clearly, Ye Chen had rearranged the formation while they were away. This made both of them feel deeply touched. Their master truly treated them well. Not only did he give them a Marrow-Cleansing Pill to enhance their aptitude, but he even specially arranged a formation for them to cultivate.
This kindness was so great that even if they worked themselves to death, they would never be able to fully repay it.
Zhao Ling’er and Jiang Qingshu came to Ye Chen’s side, sat cross‑legged, adjusted their states, and entered cultivation again. The two silently made up their minds. They must cultivate desperately and shine in the upcoming sect assessment to bring honor to Ye Chen. Only then would they be worthy of everything he had given them.
In that instant, spiritual energy surged madly into their bodies, and their cultivation speed became several times faster than before. Not only had their aptitude improved, but they also had the help of the Gathering Formation. Their cultivation efficiency was several times greater than disciples with the same aptitude.
Seeing this scene, Ye Chen was very satisfied. At this rate, it wouldn’t take long before both of them could break through to the fifth layer of the Qi Refining Realm.
As night gradually fell, the gathered spiritual energy within the formation slowly decreased.
Crack!
Crack!
Almost in the same instant, the two girls opened their eyes at the same time. Their auras had undergone a clear transformation. New chapters come out on g.com first.
“Second layer of the Qi Refining Realm!”
“Master, I broke through…” Zhao Ling’er spoke excitedly.
“I also broke through!” Jiang Qingshu’s face was full of joy.
They had never expected their cultivation speed to become so fast. Not only had they completed the process of drawing spiritual energy into their bodies within a day, they had even broken through a minor realm. The sense of accomplishment in their hearts was immense.
Seeing this, Ye Chen also smiled. “Not bad. With your current cultivation speed, you can already be considered outstanding among the sect disciples. As long as you continue working hard like this, passing the sect assessment three months later won’t be a problem at all. In the future, your achievements will definitely not stop here.”
Ye Chen had full confidence that he could also nurture Zhao Ling’er and Jiang Qingshu into Emperor Realm powerhouses.
“Master, rest assured. Your disciples will not become arrogant. We will remember your teachings and cultivate diligently!” Zhao Ling’er said sincerely.
“Master, I will also do the same!” Jiang Qingshu echoed firmly.
They had only just taken their first true step on the path of cultivation. From now on, they would only work harder. Otherwise, they would truly fail Ye Chen’s kindness in giving them the Marrow-Cleansing Pill.
Seeing their determination, Ye Chen felt gratified. On the path of cultivation, it was not enough for him to simply provide resources and guidance; they themselves needed unwavering conviction.
Suddenly, Zhao Ling’er and Jiang Qingshu’s faces turned red as they lowered their heads shyly. Their stomachs growled loudly.
Ye Chen had already reached the point of no longer needing food, so he did not feel hunger. But Zhao Ling’er and Jiang Qingshu were still only in the Qi Refining Realm, practically the same as ordinary people. They still needed two proper meals a day. They had been deeply immersed in cultivation earlier and didn’t notice it, but once they relaxed after the breakthrough, hunger struck even harder.
Ye Chen naturally noticed their state and understood they were hungry. “Wait here for a moment. I’ll cook something for you.”
Normally, Ye Chen also liked to prepare delicious food when he had time. His storage ring contained plenty of rare ingredients, and now he did not hesitate to take some out.
“How can we let Master cook personally? Let us handle it!” Zhao Ling’er hurriedly said.
“Yes, Master, please rest for a while. Leave this to us!” Jiang Qingshu quickly stepped forward and took the ingredients from Ye Chen’s hands.
Without giving him a chance to refuse, the two girls hurried into the kitchen.
Seeing this, Ye Chen couldn’t help but chuckle, warmth filling his heart. These two little girls were truly obedient.