Courtyard House: The Cultivation System Takes Me Flying

Since Qin Lindong took over as the manager of the courtyard, the entire courtyard has been transformed, and the chaos and infighting of the past have vanished. Under his decisive yet fair handling, the old neighbors and troublesome residents have all become well-behaved and dare not cause any more trouble.

This tranquility saved Qin Lindong countless worries and paved a peaceful haven for his cultivation path, free from any disturbance.

Every morning, just as dawn breaks, Qin Lindong rises promptly, quickly tidies up, and then handles the daily affairs of the courtyard. Whether it's a leaky roof needing repair, a dispute between neighbors requiring mediation, or various notices issued by the street committee, he manages everything meticulously and efficiently, far surpassing previous stewards. With his composed demeanor and undeniable authority, he quickly established a high reputation within the courtyard and even along the entire Nanluoguxiang neighborhood.

The daytime work is complicated yet routine, but when night falls and the entire courtyard falls silent, it becomes Qin Lindong's exclusive time for cultivation.

His cultivation path was a hundred times smoother than that of ordinary people. Thanks to the system's support and the continuous nourishment from the spiritual food produced by the spiritual fields in his space, his cultivation level soared at an unbelievable speed, as if riding a rocket.

Beyond his mastery of martial arts techniques, he had already honed the "Swift Wind Step" to perfection. When used, his figure moved with the speed of a ghost, accompanied by the sound of wind, covering a hundred meters in an instant. To onlookers, it was merely a blur before his figure vanished without a trace, indistinguishable from teleportation. Whether for a short-range ambush or a long-range pursuit, this movement technique allowed him to gain an absolute advantage; ordinary people couldn't even touch the hem of his clothes.

Having cultivated Iron Shirt to the proficient level, his physical body, tempered day after day by spiritual energy, had reached a level unattainable by ordinary martial arts. Ordinary iron weapons and sharp blades could strike him as if a gentle breeze had passed, leaving not even a white mark; he was truly impervious to blades and spears, and immune to all attacks. In this era without supernatural powers, such defense was practically invincible.

The most basic breathing technique, when combined with spiritual food to aid cultivation, becomes even more effective. The spiritual energy of heaven and earth, which was originally absorbed slowly, now flows into the body like a rushing stream under the operation of the breathing technique, doubling the absorption speed and allowing his cultivation to progress by leaps and bounds.

Days passed quietly in this cycle of nine-to-five work and dedicated cultivation. There were no upheavals or disputes, only peace and tranquility, which accompanied Qin Lindong on his steady journey of cultivation.

In these seemingly mundane days, Qin Lindong's cultivation was quietly undergoing one astonishing breakthrough after another.

[Ding! Host's continued cultivation has increased the progress of Body Tempering Realm Level 4 by 20%, currently at 100%!]

[Congratulations, host, you have broken through to the fifth level of the Body Tempering Realm!]

Stamina +10, current stamina 90!

In my mind, the system's crisp notification sound echoed continuously, like the most beautiful celestial music.

[Ding! Host has consumed spiritual food and absorbed a massive amount of spiritual energy, causing cultivation to soar and break through to the sixth level of the Body Tempering Realm!]

[Ding! Host's physical strength has increased simultaneously with the cultivation of the Swift Wind Step, breaking through to the seventh level of the Body Tempering Realm!]

[Ding! Host's spirit field has yielded a bountiful harvest. By refining the essence of spirit vegetables and rice, you have broken through to the eighth level of the Body Tempering Realm!]

[Ding! Host has stabilized their realm, honed their physical foundation, and broken through to the ninth level of the Body Tempering Realm!]

Starting from the fourth level of the Body Tempering Realm, in just one month, Qin Lindong's cultivation progressed rapidly, breaking through five minor realms in succession and directly soaring to the ninth level of the Body Tempering Realm, with a progress rate of 90%.

Such a breakthrough speed, if placed in a true world of cultivation, would be enough to leave all the geniuses and giants speechless and astonished. Even in this mortal era devoid of spiritual energy, it is nothing short of a heaven-defying feat.

At this moment, Qin Lindong's physical strength far exceeded that of ordinary people by nine times. With a swing of his arms, he could unleash a force of a thousand pounds, easily lifting objects weighing hundreds of pounds. A single punch could even create a deep crater in a brick wall. His speed was as fast as the wind, leaving only afterimages as he moved across the ground; his defense was invincible, his body forming a shield, fearless of any ordinary attack.

What's even more terrifying is the range of his perception. As his cultivation level continues to break through, his perception has already covered an area of ​​about a thousand meters. The entire Nanluoguxiang, every alley, every household, even the chirping of insects in the corners of walls, the calls of birds in the branches, and the whispers inside houses, are all clearly visible under his spiritual perception, with nowhere to hide.

He had complete control over the movements of the entire city of Beijing. This feeling of being in control made Qin Lindong more and more composed, and filled him with boundless confidence in his future path of cultivation.

He was just one step away from reaching the pinnacle of the Body Tempering Realm, just one final breakthrough away.

Late that night, all was quiet. Moonlight, like water, spilled onto the blue bricks of the courtyard, bathing the ancient courtyard in a silvery glow. The old locust tree in the courtyard swayed gently in the wind, making a soft rustling sound. The neighbors were already fast asleep, and the faint sounds of their snores could be heard, creating a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.

Qin Lindong closed the door tightly, sat cross-legged on the bed inside the room, his posture as upright as a pine tree, his eyes slightly closed, and entered a state of deep cultivation.

He took a deep breath, and with a thought, activated the "Spirit Gathering Technique," which he had obtained by consuming all the remaining points in the system. This technique was far more profound and mysterious than the basic breathing method. As he circulated it, the extremely thin spiritual energy of heaven and earth within a radius of a hundred meters was forcibly drawn in, like tiny spiritual dragons, surging wildly into his body.

At the same time, the spiritual energy from the spiritual food he had prepared in advance also erupted in full force at this moment.

The spirit rice grown in the spiritual field of his space was plump and full of pure spiritual energy; the tender spirit vegetables were refreshing and sweet, nourishing his body; the pork and eggs, fed with spiritual energy, were delicious and rich in spiritual energy, comparable to rare and precious treasures. All the spiritual food was rapidly refined within his body by the "Spirit Gathering Technique," and wisps of powerful spiritual energy surged from his limbs and bones, merging and merging with the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.

The two spiritual energies complemented each other, surging and flowing through his meridians. At first, they were just trickles, but in an instant, they converged into a raging river and sea, rumbling and washing over his meridians, bones, and flesh. With each wash, his physical body became stronger.

The spiritual energy within his body grew increasingly dense and powerful, eventually condensing into a devastating torrent of energy that launched a fierce attack on the final bottleneck leading to perfection at the ninth level of the Body Tempering Realm.

This bottleneck is the chasm between mortals and the pinnacle of mortals, which countless cultivators cannot cross in their entire lives. But for Qin Lindong, who has the dual blessing of a system and spiritual food, this bottleneck has long since become vulnerable through the accumulation of time and effort.

[Ding! Spiritual energy gathering complete. Beginning the attempt to reach the Perfection of the Body Tempering Realm!]

[10%...50%...90%...100%!]

The moment the progress bar was completely filled, a deafening roar suddenly erupted inside Qin Lindong's body!

The sound did not come from the outside world, but rather from the resonance between the body and soul. It was as if the world had just been created and chaos had been broken, and an indescribable and powerful force surged out from his dantian, sweeping over his entire body.

The spiritual energy surrounding him instantly materialized, condensing into a faint golden light shield around his body. The shield was warm and substantial, radiating a reassuring aura. At this moment, his physical body, soul, and cultivation all underwent a comprehensive sublimation.

Every inch of his skin was glowing, every bone was throbbing, and every drop of his blood was boiling. His mortal body had undergone a complete transformation, reaching the pinnacle that mortals could ever achieve.

[Congratulations, host, you have broken through to the Perfect Body Tempering Realm!]

Stamina +20, current stamina 110!

[Mental Strength +10, Current Mental Strength 30!]

[All cultivation techniques have been upgraded to the Perfect level!]

[The system has officially opened the Foundation Establishment Realm cultivation path, unlocking Foundation Establishment tasks!]

[Foundation Building Quest: Begin the Foundation Building Path and Condense the Golden Core Seed]

[Task Rewards: Foundation Establishment Pill x1, System Space expanded to 10 cubic meters, Advanced Spirit Field Seed x1!]

A series of system notifications filled Qin Lindong with elation.

Body Tempering Realm Perfection!

This is the pinnacle of mortals, a symbol of physical invincibility!

In this ordinary era devoid of supernatural powers, cultivators, demons, and monsters, Qin Lindong has become an invincible being standing at the pinnacle of the mortal realm.

He is impervious to blades and spears, fearless of any ordinary weapon; his speed is like the wind, for in all martial arts, speed is the only thing that cannot be broken; his strength is boundless, his physical power crushing everything; he can sense everything, having complete control over all movements in the surrounding world. Looking across the entire world, no one can match him, no one can shake him in the slightest.

After a long while, Qin Lindong slowly opened his eyes.

Two golden lights flashed in his eyes, sharp as a blade and deep as the starry sky. The majestic aura that naturally emanated from his body was as heavy as a mountain and as turbulent as a river. The invisible pressure spread in all directions, making the air in the room freeze.

Inside, a serene and ethereal atmosphere filled the air, with a soft, golden glow that flowed gently around the room. Being there felt like being in a celestial paradise, a truly refreshing experience. Outside the window, the courtyard remained peaceful and serene, bathed in gentle moonlight, with swaying tree shadows—a scene of tranquil beauty, as if no earth-shattering changes had ever occurred.

Only Qin Lindong himself knew that his life had been completely rewritten.

Having reached the pinnacle of the Body Tempering Realm, I have ascended to the highest level among mortals!

The path to foundation building has officially begun!

From this day forward, he will step out of the mortal realm and embark on a true path of transcendence, defying the great path of cultivation with a mortal body, and forging a unique and heaven-defying immortal path in this ordinary world.

Qin Lindong's lips curled into a slight smile, revealing a calm and confident expression. His eyes shone brightly, filled with anticipation and ambition for the future. He raised his hand and gently clenched it, feeling the powerful energy surging within him, his heart filled with unwavering certainty.

Reaching the Foundation Establishment Realm was merely the first step on his path to immortality; even more breathtaking scenery awaited him ahead.