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Zhao Qingyan, who was closest to Li Xiaocao, was the first to notice something was wrong. She opened her eyes in surprise and looked at Li Xiaocao beside her.

Li Xiaocao's eyes were closed, and her face showed no pain, but rather an indescribable joy and peace, like a seed breaking through the soil!

She seemed to be enveloped in a faint vitality that was invisible to the naked eye but could be keenly perceived!

Immediately afterward, Su Xiao also suddenly opened her eyes, her beautiful eyes filled with unbelievable surprise! She was at the second level of Qi Refining, making her even more sensitive to fluctuations in spiritual energy!

"Little Grass...she successfully activated her Qi?!" Su Xiao exclaimed in a low voice!

This sound, like a thunderclap, exploded in everyone's ears!

"What?!"

"Successfully initiated Qi cultivation?!"

"Sister Little Grass?!"

All the disciples instantly opened their eyes, their gazes fixed intently on Li Xiaocao!

Shi Tie's mouth gaped open, big enough to fit an egg! Zhang Daniu stared in disbelief! Lin Xiaofan's small body trembled violently, his eyes blazing with intense longing! Sun Xiaohou almost jumped up! Wang Lie's sharp eyes were filled with shock!

Even the usually calm Zhao Qingyan covered her mouth, her eyes filled with disbelief!

Li Xiaocao, a farm girl whose aptitude was judged to be the worst with a pseudo-spiritual root, and who was usually honest, simple, and even a bit dull, actually became the first to successfully draw qi into her body in such a short time, when everyone else (including Su Xiao, who had the best aptitude) had made no progress!

How...how is this possible?!

Could it be... that this Enlightenment Cave is truly so miraculous?! Does the patriarch's blessing truly exist?!

Whoosh—!

After a brief silence, an uncontrollable uproar and uproar erupted!

"Oh my god! Sister Xiaocao! You...you really succeeded?!"

"The patriarch has truly manifested! The Enlightenment Cave is real!"

"My goodness! Is this cave really that magical?!"

The disciples were so excited that their faces turned red, and they exclaimed in surprise. Their gazes toward the Enlightenment Cave instantly changed from doubt to boundless fervor and awe!

Meanwhile, Li Xiaocao, who was at the center of the storm, slowly opened her eyes. Her gaze was somewhat dazed, as if she hadn't fully emerged from that mysterious state.

Looking at her excited senior and junior classmates around her, she scratched her head sheepishly, her face flushed, and whispered shyly:

"I...I don't know what happened...I was just sitting here, and I felt...I felt like the grass and moss around me were all greeting me..."

I felt incredibly calm and comfortable... and then I felt a warm, comforting current enter my body...

Her description was simple and unadorned, which only added to its credibility!

Shen Mo was both surprised and delighted! He was surprised that Li Xiaocao had actually managed to resonate with nature and attract Qi, thanks to such a weak causal blessing and her own strong affinity with plants!

This girl's "talent" may be far more than just "affinity for plants"!

What's delightful is that this unexpected breakthrough provides the most perfect and powerful proof for the "enlightenment cave" myth he "fabricated"!

He suppressed his excitement, a relieved and knowing smile appearing on his face. He walked up to Li Xiaocao and said in a gentle, approving voice:

"Excellent! Very good! Li Xiaocao, you are indeed destined to connect with plants and trees, and in harmony with the way of nature! Your ability to sense and guide Qi here is a testament to your pure and simple nature, which resonates with the true meaning of 'observing the birth and death of all things' that the Patriarch understood when he attained enlightenment here!"

"This is a great opportunity for you, and also a result of the manifestation of your own innate wisdom!"

His words cleverly combined the "blessings of Wudao Cave" and "her own qualities" to attribute Li Xiaocao's success, further solidifying the sacredness of Wudao Cave!

"Congratulations, Junior Sister Xiaocao!" Su Xiao stepped forward to offer her heartfelt congratulations, her beautiful eyes filled with joy.

"Sister Xiaocao! You're amazing!" Ayuan excitedly grabbed Li Xiaocao's hand.

"Hahaha! Great! Excellent! Our Qingyun Sect has gained another Qi cultivator!" Shi Tie grinned widely, laughing even more heartily than when he himself broke through to the next level.

Zhang Daniu and the others also gathered around, their faces filled with envy, admiration, and even stronger hope! Li Xiaocao's success was like a ray of light, dispelling the gloom in their hearts!

If even the least talented Xiaocaojie can succeed, why can't they?

The Enlightenment Cave is real! The Qingyun Sect has hope!

Seeing his disciples' excitement and soaring morale, Shen Mo knew the time was right. He pressed his advantage and announced loudly:

"Li Xiaocao's initiative in guiding Qi proves that the blessings of our ancestors still remain, and also proves that the Qingyun Sect's tradition emphasizes comprehension and opportunity!"

"From this day forward, the herb garden on the back mountain of the sect will be officially handed over to Li Xiaocao for management! I hope you will strive for excellence in this area!"

"Ah? Me... I'm here to manage the medicinal herb garden?" Li Xiaocao was flattered and at a loss for words.

"Yes, it's you." Shen Mo nodded firmly. "Since you have an affinity for plants, it's most suitable to entrust the herb garden to you. In the future, you can consult your Senior Sister Su for the herb seeds and cultivation methods you need."

"Yes, Sect Leader! I...I will definitely do my best!" Li Xiaocao was so excited that tears welled up in her eyes as she nodded vigorously. To her, this was an immense recognition and trust!

"As for the Enlightenment Cave," Shen Mo said solemnly, looking at the deep cave entrance, "it shall henceforth serve as a place for my Qingyun Sect to meditate and seek enlightenment. On the first and fifteenth days of each month, disciples may come here to sit in meditation for one hour. Remember, opportunities cannot be forced; sincerity is key."

"Yes, Sect Leader!" the disciples replied in unison, their voices filled with unprecedented confidence and enthusiasm!

What could have been a perfunctory "visit to a sacred site" turned into an inspiring miracle thanks to Li Xiaocao's unexpected breakthrough!

The "myth" of the Enlightenment Cave took root firmly in the hearts of the Qingyun Sect disciples from then on.

The doubts and inferiority complex that he had felt about the future of the sect in the past were greatly diluted by this sudden confidence.

Even rough work like chopping wood and carrying water felt incredibly energetic to everyone, as if every effort was bringing them closer to the mysterious opportunity to attain enlightenment in the cave.

Li Xiaocao herself became the focus of everyone's attention. Wherever she went, she was met with envious and admiring glances.

This honest and simple girl had never received such attention before, and for a moment she was a little flustered. Her face was always flushed, and she worked even harder.

Shen Mo officially assigned the medicinal herb garden he had cleared on the back mountain to Li Xiaocao for management. She treasured it and would go to the garden before dawn every day to carefully tend to the newly sprouted glimmering grass and several other common medicinal herbs.

She seemed to have an extraordinary sensitivity to plants; she could tell at a glance which blade of grass was thirsty and which patch of soil needed loosening.

The medicinal herbs in the garden that she personally tended were growing much more vigorously and lushly than when Su Xiao tended them, and even faintly exuded a faint, refreshing vitality.

Su Xiao witnessed all of this, feeling both surprised and delighted, and was even more impressed by her senior brother's ability to recognize talent.

She took the initiative to find Li Xiaocao and imparted all her basic knowledge of spiritual plants to her. The two got along very well, one being rich in theory and the other with a strong sense of practice.