Cultivation begins in Qingfeng Market.

When the night was deep and quiet, Lin's father called Lin Zhao to his room. The smile on Lin's father's face gradually faded, and he waved his hand to set up a soundproof barrier, and the room immediately became quiet.

He pondered for a long time before finally taking out a warm jade box from his storage bag and gently pushing it in front of Lin Zhao.

Surprised to discover a spirit-sealing box, Lin Zhao opened the jade box, and a strange medicinal fragrance instantly filled the air.

Inside, a perfectly round elixir, the size of a longan and with three clear cloud-like patterns on its surface, lay quietly. Within the elixir, a spiritual light seemed to flow.

This is the Breakthrough Pill that countless mid-stage Qi Refining cultivators dream of!

"Zhao'er," Lin Chengzong's voice carried a hint of barely perceptible heaviness, "this is a Breakthrough Pill, which can greatly increase the chances of breaking through the bottleneck of the late stage of Qi Refining."

As your father, I know you have lofty ambitions, but the demon-hunting team is too risky, with swords flashing and life and death uncertain.

Why don't you stay in the market for now and focus on your cultivation? Once you reach the peak of the sixth level of Qi Refining, you can take this pill to break through to the later stage of Qi Refining.

"It's not too late to go out once your cultivation reaches the late stage of Qi Refining."

His eyes were filled with the worry and reluctance of a father, hoping only that his son could take a more stable path.

Lin Zhao looked at the spiritual pill that was so coveted by cultivators from the outside world, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart, but he firmly shook his head.

He stood up and bowed deeply to his father: "Father's kindness is deeply appreciated. However, cultivation is difficult and cannot be achieved by simply shutting oneself in and practicing asceticism or piling up elixirs."

He raised his head, his gaze clear and determined. "Over the years, due to a series of fortuitous events, my cultivation has improved extremely rapidly."

But precisely because of this, although the foundation seems solid, it lacks the tempering of life and death and the refinement of the mind.

The more I cultivate, the more I realize how difficult the Great Dao is. Even if I manage to break through to the late stage of Qi Refining today with the help of the Breakthrough Pill, my future path will likely be limited, and Foundation Establishment will be an even more distant goal.

Father, a flower in a greenhouse can't withstand real wind and snow. Lin Xuan understood this, and so did his grandfather. That's why his grandfather sent me out of the family to gain experience.

Lin's father opened his mouth as if to say something, but was interrupted by Lin Zhao's next action.

"And Father, please look," Lin Zhao's expression turned solemn, and his aura suddenly changed.

With a flick of his left hand, four precious pearls appeared: the Earth Pearl shone with a deep yellow light, the Water Pearl flowed with a clear blue glow, the Fire Pearl leaped with crimson flames, and the Wind Pearl swirled with azure vortexes.

The four-colored spiritual light intertwined in the room, and the fluctuations of spiritual energy made the windowpanes buzz.

"These are the Four Elements Beads, a gift from my grandfather. When all four beads are gathered, they can form the 'Four Elements Magic Array,' and their combined power is comparable to a top-grade magic weapon."

Even against a cultivator in the late stage of Qi Refining, I have a fighting chance!

Immediately afterwards, he picked up two more talismans, namely the [Shadow Splitting Talisman]. "This is a second-tier life-saving talisman bestowed by my grandfather. In critical moments, it can create shadow clones to confuse powerful enemies and buy a chance to survive."

Finally, he pointed his fingers like a sword, and a wisp of extremely condensed and incomparably sharp golden sword energy flickered between his fingertips.

Although not fully formed, it already exudes a sharp, all-encompassing aura.

It was he who used the Gengjin Sword Qi Talisman as a guide to simulate the sword qi. "I have never slacked off in the ways of talismans and swordsmanship, Father. I am not a reckless person,"

Although there are some risks this time, I am confident I can handle them!

Lin Zhao concealed his aura, the Four Elements Pearls and the talisman disappeared, and he looked at his father with a firm gaze: "Father, please believe me. This time, I am doing this to temper myself, solidify my foundation, so that I can go further in the future."

Seeing the view from a higher vantage point is also for the sake of having a true pillar of support for the Lin family in the future!

I assure you, I will act with extreme caution and will return alive no matter what!

Lin's father stared blankly at his son, at the impressive array of skills he displayed that far surpassed those of his peers.

Listening to his clear and unwavering explanation, although my worries did not completely disappear, my sense of obstruction gradually melted away.

He remained silent for a long time, and finally let out a long sigh, a complex yet proud smile appearing on his face.

He reached out, closed the jade box, and pushed it back in front of Lin Zhao.

"You can keep this Breakthrough Pill. You can take it when you feel the time is right."

He stood up and patted Lin Zhao's shoulder forcefully. "You've really grown up. Go, your father supports you. Remember your promise, come back alive!"

"Yes! Thank you, Father!" Lin Zhao solemnly put away the jade box, a huge weight lifted from his heart, and a stronger sense of conviction and motivation filled his mind.

Lin Zhao's journey of trials is about to officially begin.

The next morning, as the sun rose, Lin Zhao stood quietly in front of the Lin family's talisman shop, his aura contained. He was waiting for Cheng Jin, his heart filled with both anticipation and careful planning for the demon-hunting career that was about to begin.

The reason for choosing to join Gao Yuan's Po Jun Demon Hunting Team is twofold: firstly, it values ​​the experience and reputation of this veteran Po Jun team; demon hunting is treacherous, and betrayal by teammates is the worst thing one can do.

Secondly, most of the team members are old acquaintances, making their teamwork more seamless.

More importantly, his grandfather's vague familiarity with Po Jun made Lin Zhao realize that his family and Po Jun might have a deeper connection, and he trusted his family's judgment.

About half an hour later, a familiar yet somewhat unfamiliar figure appeared at the street corner and walked quickly towards them.

Lin Zhao looked up and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. The person who came was Cheng Jin, but he was completely different from the person he remembered.

Cheng Jin used to always be dressed in gorgeous clothes and various accessories, but her brows always carried a hint of timidity.

At this moment, Cheng Jin, who was standing in front of him, was dressed in a neat black outfit.

His once somewhat thin frame was now much more muscular, with only a seemingly simple storage bag and a pale blue jade pendant for defense hanging from his waist, nothing more.

"Brother Cheng," Lin Zhao said with a cupped hand and a smile, inwardly sighing that the wilderness was indeed the best place to temper a person.

Seeing the complex expression on Lin Zhao's face, Cheng Jin sighed, "Lin Zhao, your cultivation speed is truly ashamed. A few years ago you only broke through to the fourth level of Qi Refining, and now you're already at the sixth level, on par with me."

"Judging by your cultivation speed, you'll surpass me in a few days. I really wonder who will be the true successor to the Foundation Establishment stage."

His tone was filled with sincere admiration, but also a hint of self-deprecation.

Lin Zhao smiled slightly, not dwelling on the topic: "Brother Cheng is too kind. It's just a matter of some opportunities. Are we heading to the Po Jun garrison now?"

"No rush," Cheng Jin waved his hand, "Let's go to Fatty Chen's Treasure Pavilion first to pick up something, a magic artifact that the team urgently needs." Lin Zhao naturally had no objection.

The two walked side by side through the bustling streets.

Along the way, Lin Zhao took the opportunity to inquire about the recent situation of the Po Jun Demon Hunting Team and its main areas of activity from Cheng Jin, and learned quite a bit about the new situation.