He fell off a cliff but unexpectedly gained a cultivation inheritance.

The afterglow of the setting sun shone through the window, casting warm, dappled light on the living room floor. The lingering aroma of silverfish from the kitchen created an exceptionally enticing atmosphere that permeated every corner of Zhang Bufan's home.

The dishes on the table hadn't been completely cleared yet. The large plate that had originally held over thirty pounds of steamed silverfish was now spotless, not a single scrap of fish or drop of broth remained, a testament to how delicious the dinner had been. Zhang Bufan leaned back on the sofa, a satisfied smile on his face. He deliberately slowed his eating pace, chewing each bite carefully, trying to leave as much silverfish as possible for his parents and Yue Ling'er.

You see, in the Xuanqing Secret Realm, his spiritual energy was greatly depleted. Eating a silver fish weighing over fifty pounds in one meal was just right. If he ate as much as he wanted, the thirty-odd pounds of silver fish in front of him probably wouldn't be enough for him. But seeing his parents eating with relish and looking so satisfied, the warmth in his heart far outweighed the satisfaction of his appetite.

"These silverfish are so delicious! The flesh is so tender and fresh, with absolutely no fishy smell. They're much better than any fish you can buy at the market in our town."

Liu Fenglian sat to the side, wiping her mouth with a tissue while sighing in amazement. In her more than sixty years of life, this was the first time she had ever tasted such delicious fish. If she hadn't been so full, she would have wanted to eat a few more bites.

Zhang Guoqiang nodded repeatedly, agreeing, "Yes, this fish is truly exceptional. Not only does it taste delicious, but afterwards you feel a warm glow in your stomach and a sense of comfort throughout your body. The fatigue from the farm work seems to have vanished."

He used to suffer from a dull ache in his lower back due to years of hard work, especially on rainy days. But now, he felt warm all over, and the soreness was much less, making him feel much more energetic.

Zhang Bufan listened to his parents' words and nodded inwardly. Silver fish were spiritual creatures from the Xuanqing Secret Realm, containing abundant spiritual energy and special power. For cultivators, they were excellent supplementary ingredients for cultivation, and they also greatly benefited the bodies of mortals. However, the bodies of mortals could not fully absorb this spiritual energy; most of it would naturally dissipate. Even so, the remaining portion was enough to improve their constitution and alleviate fatigue and illness.

Compared to her parents' mild reaction, Yue Ling'er was exceptionally excited. She was currently slumped on the sofa, gently patting her round belly with her little hands, her face still flushed with a hint of lingering enjoyment. As the little princess of the Immortal Sword Sect, she was used to eating spiritual food made with spiritual rice, spiritual vegetables, and various rare and precious ingredients since childhood. The taste and spiritual energy of such food far surpassed that of ordinary food. However, this steamed silver fish today completely amazed her.

"Senior Brother Zhang, this silver fish is so delicious!" Yue Ling'er looked up, her clear eyes sparkling, her tone full of amazement. "It's even more delicious than the spiritual food I usually eat. The meat is smooth and tender, melting in your mouth, and the spiritual energy inside is so pure!" She was drinking the sect's mutated spiritual spring water, which could also replenish spiritual energy and aid cultivation, but the spring water had a faint bloody smell and was far less pure and gentle than the spiritual energy in the silver fish.

What surprised her even more was that the concentration of spiritual energy and special energy for improving cultivation aptitude in these silver fish far exceeded that of the mutated spiritual spring water. In the past, when she consumed the mutated spiritual spring water, she could only afford to drink a small cup at a time, and the spiritual energy she absorbed was limited. But today, she ate more than ten kilograms of silver fish meat, and the spiritual energy and special energy she ingested was more than she had absorbed in the past month.

Looking at Yue Ling'er's adorable appearance, Zhang Bufan couldn't help but smile. "If you like it, I'll make it for you often from now on." "Really? That's great!" Yue Ling'er's eyes brightened even more. Then, as if remembering something, she stuck out her tongue a little shyly. "I'm sorry, Senior Brother Zhang, I was so engrossed in eating it that I accidentally ate half of it..." She hadn't paid attention to the portion size at all, and by the time she realized it, most of the silver fish had already gone into her stomach. Her parents had only eaten about four pounds together, and Senior Brother Zhang hadn't eaten much at all.

"It's alright. You're at the right time to build up your cultivation, so eat more," Zhang Bufan said gently. He had originally intended for Yue Ling'er to eat more. The special energy in the silver fish could improve her cultivation aptitude. Yue Ling'er had a Heavenly Spiritual Root, and if she could use this energy to further optimize her physique, it would greatly benefit her future cultivation.

As he spoke, Zhang Bufan got up and went into the kitchen, taking out a few peaches and washing them clean. These were freshly picked from the immortal peach tree in the secret realm that afternoon. He told his parents that he had bought them from the county town. Each immortal peach was plump and round, emitting a rich sweet fragrance. As soon as they were taken out, the entire living room was enveloped in this aroma, making people unable to help but swallow their saliva.

"Dad, Mom, Junior Sister Ling'er, have some fruit after dinner to cleanse your palate." Zhang Bufan placed the immortal peaches on the coffee table, picked one up and handed it to Yue Ling'er, then gave one to each of his parents, and picked up the last one for himself. He had eaten many immortal peaches in the Xuanqing Secret Realm before, and knew that these immortal peaches were not only delicious, but also contained pure spiritual energy, which was very beneficial to both cultivators and mortals.

Liu Fenglian and Zhang Guoqiang took the peaches, finding them surprisingly heavy. The skin was smooth and delicate, covered with a thin layer of fuzz, and smelled sweet and fragrant. They had never seen peaches like these before, and couldn't help but examine them curiously before carefully taking a bite. "Crunch!" The crisp sound was followed by a burst of juicy sweetness that instantly filled their mouths, a rich sweetness mixed with a subtle peach blossom aroma that swept over their taste buds. This tasted sweeter than any fruit they had ever eaten, without any tartness or astringency, only pure sweetness and fragrance, sliding down their throats and into their stomachs, bringing a warm and comfortable feeling.

"Delicious! This peach is so delicious! It's even sweeter than the silverfish we had earlier!" Liu Fenglian's eyes lit up, and she couldn't help but exclaim. She quickly ate the entire peach, not even throwing away the pit, and carefully put it away, planning to plant it in the future.

Zhang Guoqiang also enjoyed his meal immensely, nodding as he ate: "Mmm, it's really delicious! After eating, my stomach feels warmer, and my whole body feels light and airy, like I have inexhaustible energy."

Yue Ling'er ate the immortal peaches much faster than her parents, finishing one in just a few bites, her face beaming with satisfaction. The spiritual energy within the immortal peaches was even purer than that of the silver fish. As soon as it entered her stomach, it transformed into a warm current, flowing rapidly along her meridians and merging with the spiritual energy from the silver fish, swirling and surging within her dantian.

Suddenly, Yue Ling'er's expression changed slightly. She subconsciously closed her eyes and quickly formed hand seals, causing the spiritual energy within her body to circulate wildly. She could clearly feel the large amount of spiritual energy and special energy from the silver fish and the immortal peach surging into her meridians and dantian like a flood bursting its banks, causing her meridians to feel slightly swollen.

"Oh no, there's too much spiritual energy, I'm about to break through!"

Yue Ling'er was startled, but quickly calmed down. She had already reached the peak of the Qi Refining stage and was only one step away from the Foundation Establishment stage. She had been preparing for the breakthrough and was very familiar with all the precautions for the breakthrough. Moreover, she also had Foundation Establishment Pills distributed by the sect in her storage bracelet.

She had been waiting for the right opportunity, but the spiritual energy within the silver fish and the immortal peach was unexpectedly powerful, bringing forward her breakthrough. Now that the opportunity had arrived, Yue Ling'er no longer hesitated. She slowly opened her eyes and said urgently to Zhang Bufan, "Senior Brother Zhang, I'm about to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage! I need to go into seclusion immediately!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Bufan was startled and quickly nodded, "Alright! I'll take you to the guest room for seclusion right away. I'll stay by your side to protect you in case of any accidents." He could sense the immense spiritual energy surging within Yue Ling'er's body and knew that she needed to go into seclusion immediately, otherwise the uncontrolled spiritual energy could damage her meridians.

Liu Fenglian and Zhang Guoqiang were stunned when they heard the words "breakthrough to the Foundation Establishment stage." Although they didn't understand what the Foundation Establishment stage was, they could tell from the urgency of the situation by the two men's expressions. They quickly got up and made way for each other, their faces showing a hint of worry. Zhang Bufan helped Yue Ling'er and hurried into the guest room.

The guest room was simply furnished with only a bed, a wardrobe, and a desk. Zhang Bufan helped Yue Ling'er sit down on the bed and said, "Junior Sister, you can focus on your cultivation and breakthrough. I'll stay at the door and no one will disturb you."

"Thank you, Senior Brother Zhang!" Yue Ling'er nodded, then took out a jade bottle from her storage bracelet, uncorked it, and poured out a round, white pill. This pill emitted a faint fragrance; it was the Foundation Establishment Pill distributed by the sect. The Foundation Establishment Pill is a crucial pill for cultivators breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage. It helps cultivators provide more spiritual energy, stabilizes their realm, regulates spiritual energy, and greatly increases the success rate of the breakthrough. Yue Ling'er put the Foundation Establishment Pill in her mouth. The pill melted instantly upon entering her mouth, transforming into a cool, warm current that slid down her throat into her abdomen, quickly spreading throughout her body.

She closed her eyes, sat cross-legged, formed hand seals, and began circulating the sect's cultivation technique, guiding the spiritual energy within her body to break through the bottleneck of the Foundation Establishment stage. The spiritual energy in the silver fish and immortal peach was already incredibly pure, and with the aid of the Foundation Establishment Pill, Yue Ling'er's spiritual energy became increasingly violent, rapidly flowing through her meridians and constantly challenging the bottleneck. A faint green light gradually appeared on her body surface, a manifestation of the overflow of spiritual energy from her wood-attribute heavenly spiritual root.

Standing at the door of the guest room, Zhang Bufan circulated his divine sense, closely monitoring Yue Ling'er's condition. He could clearly see that the spiritual energy within Yue Ling'er's body was circulating smoothly, and the bottleneck was gradually being loosened. Yue Ling'er originally possessed a wood-attribute celestial spiritual root, with exceptional aptitude. Furthermore, the special energy from the silver fish and the immortal peach had nourished her, improving her meridians and making her breakthrough process exceptionally smooth, even easier than Zhang Bufan had anticipated.

Time passed slowly, and the spiritual energy fluctuations within the guest room grew increasingly intense, while the green light emanating from Yue Ling'er's body intensified. Zhang Bufan remained vigilant at the door, not daring to be careless in the slightest. He knew that breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage was a crucial turning point on a cultivator's path. Although Yue Ling'er's breakthrough seemed smooth, the possibility of unforeseen events could not be ruled out. If the spiritual energy became uncontrollable or if she experienced interference from inner demons, he would have to intervene immediately.

Liu Fenglian and Zhang Guoqiang also stood in the living room, anxiously watching the direction of the guest room, not daring to make a sound to disturb her. Although they didn't understand cultivation, they knew this was a major event in Yue Ling'er's life, and could only silently pray that she would succeed. About two hours later, the spiritual energy fluctuations in the guest room suddenly became intense, then quickly subsided, and the green light on Yue Ling'er's body gradually disappeared. Immediately afterward, a purer and more abundant spiritual energy emanated from the guest room, permeating the entire room.

Zhang Bufan was overjoyed: "Success!" Sure enough, not long after, the guest room door opened, and Yue Ling'er walked out. Her complexion was rosy, her eyes were bright, and her aura was much more stable than before, already that of a Foundation Establishment cultivator. However, her aura was still somewhat unstable, clearly indicating that she had just broken through and needed time to consolidate her cultivation.

"Congratulations, Junior Sister, on successfully breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage!" Zhang Bufan walked forward with a smile, genuinely happy for Yue Ling'er. Liu Fenglian and Zhang Guoqiang also quickly gathered around, asking with concern, "Miss Ling'er, are you alright?" "Thank you for your concern, Uncle and Aunt, I'm fine."

Yue Ling'er bowed slightly to the two of them, a hint of joy on her face, but then a touch of disappointment appeared. "It's just that I've just broken through to the Foundation Establishment stage and need two to three days to consolidate my cultivation. I won't be able to go to Pengcheng with Senior Brother Zhang tomorrow..." She had been looking forward to visiting Pengcheng in the mortal world with Senior Brother Zhang to see the local customs and culture. However, due to her sudden breakthrough, this plan had to be put on hold for the time being, which made her somewhat unhappy.

Seeing Yue Ling'er's disappointed look, Zhang Bufan couldn't help but smile and said gently, "It's okay, it's just going to Pengcheng, right? Once you've consolidated your cultivation, your senior brother will take you to all the fun places in the mortal world, not just Pengcheng, but also bustling cities like Beijing and Shanghai. I guarantee you'll have a great time."

"Really?" Yue Ling'er's eyes lit up, her disappointed expression vanished instantly, and she looked at Zhang Bufan with anticipation. "Of course it's true, when has your senior brother ever lied to you?" Zhang Bufan nodded with a smile.

Receiving Zhang Bufan's promise, Yue Ling'er was overjoyed, a bright smile returning to her face: "That's wonderful! I'll definitely consolidate my cultivation as soon as possible!" "Okay, go back to your room and continue your secluded cultivation. Call me anytime if you need anything," Zhang Bufan said. "Alright!" Yue Ling'er nodded, turned and went back into her room, closed the door, and continued her secluded cultivation. Watching Yue Ling'er close her door, Zhang Bufan felt completely relieved.

Yue Ling'er's successful breakthrough to the Foundation Establishment stage was a tremendous achievement for her, and it also provided her with a powerful ally. Moreover, the smooth progress of Yue Ling'er's breakthrough was inseparable from the help of the silver fish and the immortal peach.

Liu Fenglian and Zhang Guoqiang watched this scene. Although they still had many questions, they knew that now was not the time to ask. They simply said to Zhang Bufan, "Fan'er, it's good that Miss Ling'er is alright. You've had a long day, so go back to your room and rest early."

"Okay, Dad, Mom, you should get some rest too." Zhang Bufan nodded and smiled at his parents. He could sense that his parents' spirits had improved a lot since eating the silver fish and peaches, and the wrinkles on their faces seemed to have smoothed out a bit, which made him even more gratified.

Then, Zhang Bufan turned and went back to his room. His room was exactly the same as when he left over a year ago—simplely furnished and spotlessly clean, clearly indicating that his parents often came to clean it. Looking at everything familiar in the room, Zhang Bufan felt a deep sense of belonging.

He sat on the bed, not resting immediately, but instead circulating his cultivation technique to refine and absorb the small amount of spiritual energy from the silver fish and immortal peaches within his body. Although this spiritual energy was insignificant to him, a cultivator in the early stages of Foundation Establishment, it was better than nothing.

After refining the spiritual energy, Zhang Bufan began planning his trip to Pengcheng the next day. Yue Ling'er couldn't accompany him, so he would have to go alone. He wondered what trouble Ye Qingxue had encountered, hoping it wouldn't be too difficult. However, he was now a Foundation Establishment cultivator in the early stages, possessed the inheritance of Xuanqing Daoist, and held the status of a core disciple of the Immortal Sword Sect; ordinary troubles shouldn't be too difficult for him.

Moreover, he could take this opportunity to deal with the Shenzhen house issue, sell it, and build a larger and more comfortable house for his parents in their hometown.