Mortal Cultivation: Starting from Hiding in the Cultivation Techniques Pavilion

Su Xiaoyuan went out early that morning.

He wanted to visit the Research Symbol Society to see what everyone's plans were after this internal assessment.

They also invited Guo Zhanyuan and Meng Hao to go along, since more people would provide more input.

Walking down the street, Su Xiaoyuan suddenly had the illusion of choosing her college application after finishing the college entrance examination in her previous life.

Everyone is discussing how they did on the exam, which school they can get into, and what direction they should take in the future.

As he thought about it, he couldn't help but chuckle to himself.

Just then, two people walked towards them from the front.

Su Xiaoyuan looked up and paused slightly.

The leader was a young man in a blue robe, with a handsome face and outstanding temperament; it was Xue Qifeng.

He was accompanied by a man named Huang Qi.

Because the road was not wide, the two walked side by side, almost taking up the entire road.

Su Xiaoyuan quickly stopped and stepped aside to make way for the two of them.

Xue Qifeng didn't say anything, just nodded slightly as a greeting, and then walked straight past.

But Huang Qi suddenly stopped in his tracks.

A malicious smile curled at the corner of his lips as he turned around and said in a deliberately drawn-out tone, "Isn't this Junior Brother Su?"

Seeing this, Xue Qifeng also stopped.

Xue Qifeng glanced between Huang Qi and Su Xiaoyuan and asked, "Senior Brother Huang, are you acquainted with this Junior Brother Su?"

Huang Qi pretended to be very familiar with Su Xiaoyuan, walked over to him, and patted his shoulder with a light but condescending gesture: "We're very familiar with each other. Junior Brother Su and I started our training at almost the same time, and we even sparred once eleven years ago."

Xue Qifeng's interest was piqued upon hearing this: "Oh? So Senior Brother Huang and Junior Brother Su have this kind of relationship?"

"That's right." Huang Qi's smile remained unchanged. "Eleven years ago, I accidentally injured Junior Brother Su, causing damage to his spiritual root. For the past eleven years, he has made almost no progress. But who would have thought that just a few days ago, Junior Brother Su's spiritual root suddenly recovered completely. In just one month, he went from the second level of Qi Refining to the fifth level. Tsk tsk, this progress really makes me, his senior brother, envious."

As soon as he said that, Xue Qifeng understood the implied meaning.

The relationship between Huang Qi and Su Xiaoyuan is by no means one of "acquaintance," but rather one of old grudges.

Moreover, how could someone jump from the second level of Qi Refining to the fifth level within a month?

Who would believe such a thing if I told them? This cultivation speed is almost catching up with Master Qingyi, who has a Heavenly Spiritual Root.

Xue Qifeng subconsciously released his divine sense and scanned Su Xiaoyuan.

After practicing the "Mortal Heart Daoist Refining Divine Technique", Su Xiaoyuan's perception of his surroundings was raised to another level. He immediately felt a divine sense probing him and felt uncomfortable all over.

He was furious inside, but he forced himself to suppress it and kept a straight face.

Huang Qi continued, "It seems Junior Brother Su has had some extraordinary encounters recently. Junior Brother Xue, it seems that neither of us gained much from our recent trip to the Dust Void Secret Realm. Why don't we ask Junior Brother Su where he got his good fortune? We might as well share in his good luck."

As he spoke, his gaze drifted, intentionally or unintentionally, to the antique ring on Su Xiaoyuan's hand.

Upon hearing this, the expressions of the group varied.

Xue Qifeng frowned slightly. He could tell that Huang Qi and Su Xiaoyuan had a grudge against each other.

In the cultivation world, it is extremely offensive to pry into someone else's opportunities. Once such words are uttered, the two people become enemies, not friends.

Su Xiaoyuan's face also darkened, but he still suppressed his anger and said, "Senior Brother Huang is joking. Who in this world doesn't know that the Dust Void Secret Realm is the greatest opportunity for Qi Refining disciples? My meager cultivation is really not worth mentioning."

Huang Qi's sinister smile became even more pronounced. He reached out again, wanting to pat Su Xiaoyuan's shoulder, his tone laced with a hint of aggressiveness.

"Junior Brother Su, don't be so formal. We're all fellow disciples, what opportunity can't we share? Or... are you looking down on the two of us?"

Su Xiaoyuan noticed that Xue Qifeng not only did not stop Huang Qi, but was also looking at him with great interest.

His heart sank completely; he knew this matter was not going to end well.

He activated the Clear Wind Technique, slipped on his feet, and skillfully dodged Huang Qi's palm that was about to strike his shoulder. At the same time, the politeness on his face vanished.

"Is this Senior Brother Huang's first day as a cultivator?"

Huang Qi's expression changed, and his smile froze on his face: "What did you say?"

Su Xiaoyuan stared at him without flinching, repeating each word clearly, "I ask you, is Senior Brother Huang a new cultivator? Who doesn't know that a cultivator's fortune is their foundation? Senior Brother Huang, what are your intentions in blatantly spying on my resources? Could it be that Senior Brother Huang wants to steal my opportunities and murder me for money?"

His words were forceful and showed no mercy to Huang Qi.

Su Xiaoyuan dared to confront Huang Qi head-on because she was confident in her abilities.

During the sect's assessment period, the masters will pay close attention to the situation of each disciple, especially those who have passed the first round.

No matter how arrogant Huang Qi was, he wouldn't dare to make a move against him at this time.

Moreover, he understood that his constant forbearance would not make Huang Qi give up.

Rather than doing that, it's better to take the initiative to break off relations.

Ideally, everyone should know that there is a grudge between him and Huang Qi.

In this way, even if Huang Qi wanted to take action against him, he would have some reservations.

Huang Qi narrowed his eyes, and an invisible spiritual pressure emanated from his body, like a heavy boulder descending upon Su Xiaoyuan!

This was exactly what Su Xiaoyuan had expected.

The chaotic spiritual energy within his body rapidly circulated, forming an invisible barrier to resist the spiritual pressure emanating from the ninth level of Qi Refining.

To his surprise, Huang Qi's spiritual pressure was not as intimidating as he had imagined.

He had prepared himself to fight back with all his might, and in fact, although the invisible pressure was there, it did not have much of an effect on him.

Su Xiaoyuan's heart stirred slightly.

Is it because the quality of the Chaos Spiritual Root is too high, giving it a natural resistance to low-level spiritual pressure?

Or is it because his divine sense, after being tempered by the "Fanxin Daozang Refining Divine Method", has developed a certain ability to withstand pressure?

Whatever the reason, this is good news for him.

Huang Qi saw that Su Xiaoyuan remained unfazed under his spiritual pressure, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

He squinted at him and said, "Junior Brother Su, isn't it a bit impolite of you to speak to your senior brother like that?"

Su Xiaoyuan snorted and said, "If someone treats me with courtesy, I will treat them with courtesy in return. But if someone treats me with malice, I will face them with force!"

Huang Qi was so angry that he laughed and said "Good" three times!

"It seems Junior Brother Su's temper has grown quite a bit after this period of cultivation. In that case, as his senior brother, I intend to test his cultivation progress. I'm sure no one will object, will they?"

As he spoke, the spiritual energy within his body began to surge, and an even more formidable aura rose from his body.

Su Xiaoyuan immediately focused her attention and prepared to summon the black stick at any moment!

Just then, a clear female voice rang out from behind:

"Junior Brother Su, wait a minute!"

"Oh? Senior Brother Xue, you're here too?"

The three looked in the direction of the sound and saw two slender figures walking towards them.