Fire Monster

Chapter 171 Level Qi Refiner

"Next, I have one last thing to say, which is industrial upgrading."

"It may be difficult for you to understand, but you will understand as long as I give you an example. The first-class imperial seal chariot given to us by the Governor is not fast enough and not flexible enough to operate. However, after we modified the imperial seal chariot, it runs fast and flexible. Everyone present should have a deep understanding of this."

"But this is not enough. We also need to produce and design composite armor with stronger defensive performance. In terms of performance, we need to get closer to the third-level Imperial Seal Chariot. This is industrial upgrading."

"We need to select the best among the Qi Refining Apprentices through assessment and make them the master craftsmen of our second pioneer city. We need to give them enough time, enough rewards, and enough opportunities to study and discover, and then complete this step through continuous trial and error."

"In addition to this, the second place we need to upgrade is our Level 1 Spirit Supply Tower. We need to upgrade it to a Level 2 Spirit Supply Tower to make it more defensive and more efficient in supplying spiritual energy."

"We three will be responsible for this aspect."

"Okay, now let's get started, for our own city."

Everyone responded loudly and their morale was high. Over the past month, they had indeed achieved things that they had never dared to think of before. So even if they became the knife of the Governor's Office, even if they offended the Zhang family of the Demon Suppression Office, they were confident that they could do better.

When only Zhao Guanshan, Liu Yuwei, and Xiao Chengyun were left in the room, Zhao Guanshan hesitated for a moment, but still pretended to speak seriously, "Senior Sister Yuwei, Junior Sister Chengyun, I feel that now that things have come to this, I have to confess. I actually--"

"You are actually the only descendant of a declining immortal cultivation family. Needless to say, we have heard it hundreds of times."

Xiao Chengyun was speechless. Could there be some new ideas?

But this time, Zhao Guanshan was extremely solemn, and his eyes were extremely serious and earnest.

"No, in fact, what I need to tell you is that my Zhao family ancestor is not only a powerful immortal cultivator, he is also one of the founders of the Linjiang Prefecture Taoist Palace!"

"What? You are talking about Zhao Fengxiao, the inheritor of the Lihuo Dao Talisman! The immortal cultivator who has reached the Mahayana stage, and one of the five great immortals in the Linjiang Prefecture Dao Palace!"

Xiao Chengyun suddenly stood up excitedly, and the look in his eyes when he looked at Zhao Guanshan changed a little.

On the contrary, Liu Yuwei looked confused, as she had never heard of it.

"Yes, it's him." Zhao Guanshan nodded. He was looking forward to Xiao Chengyun's shocked and awe-inspiring expression. Our Zhao family, a declining immortal cultivation family, has an extraordinary origin.

But he never expected that the little girl suddenly made a face at him.

"But Brother, what does that have to do with you? That was two thousand years ago. The five great immortals died or disappeared. The last immortal, Mei Xun, also passed away fifteen hundred years ago. The families left behind by the five great immortals also experienced ups and downs and became mortals. Also, Brother, have I ever told you that one of the ancestors of my Xiao family was actually one of the five great immortals? Yes, that was Xiao Wangyan."

"By the way, I have to tell you that the Xiao Baiyun you killed before is actually my nephew, fifth degree of kinship, according to the family tree. I've said it many times before, who doesn't have rich ancestors?"

Xiao Chengyun laughed so hard that tears almost came out. This silly senior brother was so easy to fool.

Zhao Guanshan blinked and said, "Okay, junior sister, you are not convinced, right? Then let's talk it out."

"That being said, your ancestors did not leave you any family heritage. I am different. I have a family heritage."

"You are just a beginner in Qi Refining, but I have already cultivated to the second level of Qi Refining." Xiao Chengyun said disdainfully.

"But I have a family background and you don't."

"Family background is nothing. It will be used up sooner or later." Xiao Chengyun's disdain doubled.

"But you didn't."

“It will run out.”

"But you didn't."

"Senior Brother, can you please speak human language?" Xiao Chengyun's anger was still within controllable range.

"Junior sister, isn't what I said true?"

"That's true, but it's also true that sooner or later they'll run out."

"But it's also true that you didn't."

"Ahhh! Zhao Guanshan, you're not even a first-level Qi Refiner."

"I will be able to cultivate it sooner or later, but you don't have the family background."

"Your family heritage will be used up."

"But you didn't!"

"Zhao Guanshan, I'm going to fight you!"

Xiao Chengyun finally broke through the defense, pounced on him and scratched and bit him. This time it was Zhao Guanshan's turn to laugh. This silly junior sister is so funny.

"Cough cough!"

Liu Yuwei coughed dryly a few times. This was too much. She acted as if no one was around.

"Senior Sister Yuwei, look at him, this prodigal son! So hateful." Xiao Chengyun's pretty face flushed slightly. She meant well, but he actually dared to mock her. What a heartless senior brother he was.

"So, Zhao Guanshan, what do you want to say? Do you really want to be a prodigal?" Liu Yuwei said with a smile. "It's not that I want to be a prodigal, but I want to lend her this precious treasure for a few days to comprehend."

Zhao Guanshan prepared the situation for a long time before taking out the imperial seal oil lamp and handing it over with a helpless look on his face.

"Would you be so kind as to lend it to me?" Xiao Chengyun snorted, but still took it immediately. She had been coveting the imperial seal oil lamp in Zhao Guanshan's hand for a long time.

"Yes, don't you want to study it? If you can comprehend some magical skills or great opportunities from it, then we will make a lot of money."

"But then you're at a disadvantage!" Xiao Chengyun suddenly felt embarrassed.

"How could that be? We are family, Five Elements Qi Refiners, and we complement each other's strengths. At worst, you can just be half a member of the Zhao family in the future." Zhao Guanshan said with a smile. Since they are all members of the Zhao family, they certainly can't just leave whenever they want in the future.

"Also, let me make it clear first. I will only lend it to you for three days. You must return it to me after three days."

"Don't worry! Thank you, brother."

Xiao Chengyun suddenly became very happy, her face beaming with joy, and was about to go back to meditate, but Zhao Guanshan suddenly stopped her.

"Junior sister, how many breaths of innate pure yang energy have you cultivated?"

"Not many, just eight."

"Just a little? I only took one bite. Junior sister, you are too proud."

"Hmph, it's just so-so. After all, I have been practicing for twelve years. I am the top Qi Refiner in this year's Dao Department. But you don't have to worry, brother. Take your time. Within three years, you will definitely be able to cultivate the third breath of innate pure Yang Qi."

Xiao Chengyun does have reason to be proud.

“Then, won’t you be about to cultivate the ninth breath of innate pure yang energy and become a third-level Qi Refiner?” Zhao Guanshan exclaimed.

However, Xiao Chengyun shook his head and said, "It's not that easy. In fact, I have already cultivated the eighth breath of pure yang energy a year ago. But it's too difficult. I don't have the core spiritual energy. You know the core spiritual energy, it's a kind of pure power similar to the spiritual energy in the world of immortal cultivation. It is an important resource that requires the Taoist Palace to send Qi cultivators above level 5 to the Devil Fire Abyss to hunt Twilight Dust Moths."

"In short, this requires a huge price to exchange for, and the Dao Palace's realm-breaking elixir is actually made from this kind of core spiritual energy, so you understand what I am saying."

"I see. If there is a third-level Qi Refiner among us, we can bypass the Demon Suppression Division's merit system and directly obtain Dao Palace Contribution Points. Killing an eighth-level evil demon will give us 100 Dao Palace Contribution Points."

Zhao Guanshan said with some regret.

The eighth-level evil demon they killed before could not be counted because they did not have the identity jade token of the military supervisor and Qi-refining master to confirm it.

Of course, even if Xiao Chengyun was there at the time, because she was a second-level Qi Refiner, even if she had won the merit, she had to go to the Demon Suppression Division to claim it. However, given their current relationship with the Demon Suppression Division, the process of claiming the merit would probably be very tortuous.

But if Xiao Chengyun advances to the third-level Qi Refiner, then she can use her identity jade token to confirm and go directly to the Taoist Palace.

This is also the reason why he went through so much trouble this time. He wanted Xiao Chengyun to advance to the third-level Qi Refiner.

"Senior Brother, don't think too much. It's not easy to become a third-level Qi Refiner." Xiao Chengyun sighed. You don't know how difficult the path of cultivation is.

"That's it, Senior Brother, Senior Sister Yuwei, you two should deal with the outside world for the next three days. I have to comprehend something. The more I look at this Imperial Seal Oil Lamp, the more I think it's extraordinary."

Xiao Chengyun left with high morale, leaving only Zhao Guanshan and Liu Yuwei. The latter also stood up and said thoughtfully: "I came back this time and found that Deng Jiu has become very different. He may have touched the opportunity to advance to a three-seal martial artist. So, I think we can arrange a few people to fight with him, which may speed up the process."

"Okay, Senior Sister, you can arrange it."

Liu Yuwei smiled and suddenly said, "My little Master Zhao, how much wealth do you have in your family?"

"Ah? Why do you say that, Senior Sister!"

"Just pretend for me! Even though you don't say it, I know that you lent out your family's treasure for a purpose. You don't want to help her break through and advance to the third level of Qi Refiner, do you?"

"Um, senior sister, what are you talking about? I don't understand." Zhao Guanshan blinked, looking innocent.

Liu Yuwei just looked at him quietly, which made him feel uneasy. Then she smiled slightly, "Zhao Guanshan, thank you for helping me find a new meaning in life. I have always believed that as a woman, not getting married and having children is the biggest sin. I think we will go further together, experience more hardships, and see more scenery. Don't worry, I will not leave, and Junior Sister Chengyun will not leave either."

At this moment, Liu Yuwei seemed to see through Zhao Guanshan's thoughts.

He was so shocked that he was stunned and speechless.

At this point, Liu Yuwei turned around and left proudly with a winner's smile.

"Wait, you, how did you know that?"

Zhao Guanshan couldn't help but ask, his heart was like a raging storm. Could it be that Liu Yuwei and Xiao Chengyun both had a sense of it, or could they both enter that statue space?
Liu Yuwei turned around and looked at Zhao Guanshan seriously for a while, then suddenly laughed, "Poor little Master Zhao, who do you think doesn't know? It's just to revitalize the family and make your immortal family glorious again."

"If you didn't want this, why would you, a good Qi cultivator, hang out with us? Now you have offended the Demon Suppression Division, offended the Zhang family, and are being used by the Governor. But even so, even with so many weaknesses and so many burdens, you still persist."

"I understand, we all understand, don't worry, it's okay, Senior Sister will protect you!"

"Senior brother, I will always protect you." Xiao Chengyun's voice suddenly sounded from next door.

Okay, what are you thinking about?
Zhao Guanshan covered his face and wished he was going to die.

(End of this chapter)