Courtyard House: The Cultivation System Takes Me Flying

In the early morning, the Eternal Immortal Abode was shrouded in a thin layer of spiritual mist, neither too hot nor too cold, neither too humid nor too dry. The spiritual spring gurgled, the spiritual birds sang softly, and the spiritual garden was filled with the fragrance of flowers, creating a scene of a paradise on earth.

Qin Lindong had finished meditating early in the morning, and his cultivation at the peak of the sixth level of the Golden Core stage was completely stable. He was just waiting for the right opportunity to step into the seventh level of the Golden Core stage. He was no longer in a hurry. He believed in the natural way of the Great Dao. He would break through when the opportunity came, and he would live a peaceful life when the opportunity did not come.

The cave is unusually lively today.

Banggeng, Xiaodang, and Huaihua, three children, ran to the Spirit Garden at the crack of dawn, followed by the bouncy white jade spirit rhinoceros. Since the Spirit Garden was planted, it has become their favorite place. The spirit flowers are beautiful, the spirit trees are fun, and the spiritual energy is abundant. They can play and cultivate at the same time, killing two birds with one stone.

"Brother, look at this flower! It was just a small bud yesterday, and it's fully bloomed today!" Xiao Dang pointed to a pale blue spirit flower, her eyes sparkling.

Huaihua nodded in agreement: "It smells so good. After smelling it, I'm not sleepy when I meditate."

Banggeng stood to the side, his little hands behind his back, looking like a little adult: "The Immortal Lord said that the flowers and plants in the Spirit Garden all have spiritual energy, so we must take good care of them and not pick them casually."

"We know!" The two younger sisters nodded in unison.

The white jade rhinoceros nuzzled against Huaihua's hand, gentle and adorable. It was now a peak Foundation Establishment spirit pet, powerful enough to intimidate a region of demons in the outside world, but within the immortal abode, it was merely the children's closest companion.

Not far away, Qin Huairu was carrying a small bucket of spiritual spring water, walking slowly towards them. Now in the late stage of Foundation Establishment, her temperament had become increasingly gentle and ethereal, her skin was radiant, and she looked much younger than when she was in the mortal realm. Her water-attribute spiritual energy was soft and long-lasting, perfectly blending with the aura of this immortal abode.

"You three, don't run too fast, be careful not to fall," Qin Huairu gently reminded her.

"Mother, we understand." Banggeng responded, but still couldn't help walking around the spirit garden, looking at the newly blooming spirit flowers with a face full of curiosity.

In their ordinary lives, they had to be careful even to eat their fill and stay warm; they could never imagine such carefree days filled with wonder and novelty.

Qin Lindong watched from afar, a slight warmth rising in his eyes.

The laughter of children is the best source of life in this grotto.

He walked slowly over, and the three children immediately stopped playing and bowed in unison, saying, "Good morning, Immortal Lord!"

"No need for formalities," Qin Lindong said softly. "Do you like it here?"

"We love it!" the three children exclaimed in unison.

Little Dang tilted her head back and asked curiously, "Immortal Master, will these flowers bloom forever? Will they wither in winter?"

"In this immortal abode, spring reigns all year round, spiritual flowers bloom constantly, and spiritual trees remain evergreen and never wither," Qin Lindong replied calmly.

The locust flower blinked: "So we can see such beautiful flowers every day from now on?"

"Um."

The children immediately smiled happily.

For them, a promise from the Immortal Lord is more reliable than anything else.

Qin Huairu stepped forward and gave a graceful bow: "Immortal Master, the children are still young. If they disturb your cultivation, I will take them back immediately."

"It's alright," Qin Lin shook his head. "The more laughter there is in the cave, the better."

He raised his hand and gently guided his fingertips. Within the spirit garden, countless tiny spirit flower petals slowly rose and twirled in the air, like a small rain of flowers, landing on the shoulders and hair of the three children—it was a beautiful sight.

"Wow--!"

Xiao Dang and Huaihua covered their mouths in surprise, their eyes wide open.

Bang Geng couldn't help but smile, his face full of amazement.

The white jade rhinoceros jumped up happily, chasing after the falling petals, looking adorable.

[Ding! The host has added fun for the children, greatly improving the mood of the entire academy. The Joy Value of the Grotto has reached the target!]

[The Spirit Garden automatically generates spirit butterflies: colorful, fluttering in all seasons, undisturbed by spirit plants, and can calm the mind and enhance the atmosphere]

[Reward the three children: Intelligence +10%, Comprehension improved, cultivation progresses faster]

[Award to the entire hospital: May you always be joyful, free from worries, and let distracting thoughts disappear]

[Host reward: Your state of mind has advanced further, and your Dao heart has become more perfect and stable]

The system notification has been received.

The next moment, in the spirit garden, one after another, softly colored spirit butterflies flew out from the spirit flowers, their wings carrying a faint spiritual light, dancing gracefully around the children, without touching a single petal.

"Butterflies! So many butterflies!"

The locust flowers clapped their hands excitedly, not daring to make a loud noise.

Xiao Dang carefully reached out her hand, and a pale pink butterfly gently landed on her fingertip, its wings trembling slightly.

Banggeng stood aside, not reaching out to grab it, but simply watching quietly, his eyes filled with amazement. He understood better than his sisters that all of this was a gift from the Celestial Lord, and the more beautiful it was, the more precious it should be.

Seeing the children's happy faces, Qin Huairu's eyes warmed slightly. She bowed to Qin Lindong and said, "Thank you, Immortal Master, for allowing the children to be so carefree."

"They deserve this kind of childhood," Qin Lindong said calmly.

In the mortal world, they experience the hardships of life far too early; in this celestial abode, he wishes them to live a carefree and innocent life, free from the trials and tribulations of life.

Not far away, Yan Bugui and Liu Haizhong also strolled over slowly.

Both are now in the mid-Foundation Establishment stage, full of energy. Every day, besides tending to the spirit fields, they stroll and chat in their grotto, living a leisurely and carefree life. Seeing butterflies dancing among the fragrant flowers and children laughing in the spirit garden, the two also smiled.

"Immortal Lord, look at this grotto-heaven, it's becoming more and more like a real fairyland," Yan Bugui said with a smile.

Liu Haizhong nodded: "Back in the mortal world, when I heard stories about heavenly palaces and fairylands in operas, I thought they were just made up. Now I know that such places really exist."

"As long as we behave ourselves and cultivate diligently, this fairyland will always be our home," Yan Bugui said.

The two exchanged a smile, their past petty rivalry long since vanished.

He Yuzhu also walked over from the entrance. Seeing the scene before him, he grinned and said, "With these kids around, the cave is always lively. I feel at ease guarding this door."

He is currently at the peak of Foundation Establishment, just one step away from entering the Golden Core stage, but he is not in a hurry at all. With the Immortal Lord and the Immortal Abode still alive, he has plenty of time to cultivate slowly.

The four members of the Jia family stood at a distance, not approaching, but simply watching quietly. Jia Dongxu, Jia Zhangshi, and Jia Geng were all in the early stages of Foundation Establishment, and their temperaments had long since changed. They were no longer the listless and mean-spirited people they once were; their eyes were calm, and their expressions were docile.

They knew that the Immortal Abode had an Immortal Lord, the Qin Huairu family, He Yuzhu, and two elders—these were the true masters. Their ability to remain here and cultivate peacefully was already an immense stroke of luck; speaking little, meddling little, and fulfilling their duties was the way to longevity.

The people of this prefecture, with their different personalities, backgrounds, and pasts, have found the most suitable place for themselves in this grotto-heaven, living in harmony, not disturbing each other, and looking out for one another.

Looking at the scene before him, Qin Lindong felt at peace.

This is the eternal immortal abode he desired.

It is not a cold training ground, not a strict sect, not a world of fighting and killing.

There is the fragrance of flowers, the fluttering of butterflies, the laughter of children, the peace of family, the babbling of a clear spring, and the long passage of time.

"Bang Geng," Qin Lindong suddenly said.

Banggeng immediately stepped forward and bowed respectfully: "Immortal Lord."

"You are now in the mid-Foundation Establishment stage, and your temperament is still acceptable," Qin Lindong said calmly. "From today onwards, you can take your sisters to cultivate near the Spirit Garden, Spirit Field, and Spirit Lake. The White Jade Spirit Rhinoceros will protect you, so you don't need to worry about safety."

"Yes, Immortal Lord!" Bang Geng replied solemnly, showing a sense of responsibility despite his young age.

"Xiao Dang, Huaihua," Qin Lindong said to the two girls, "you must listen to your brother, cultivate diligently, and not fight or cause trouble."

"We know!" The two little girls nodded obediently.

As if it understood, the white jade rhinoceros let out a soft "woof" and nuzzled the three children, as if promising to protect them.

Qin Huairu felt a warmth in her heart: "Thank you for your understanding, Immortal."

"They are people from the Immortal Abode, so they should naturally grow up here in peace," Qin Lindong said calmly.

Within this eternal barrier, attacks below the Golden Core stage are ineffective, and those below the Nascent Soul stage cannot enter. Furthermore, with the White Jade Spirit Rhinoceros protecting them, the three children are a thousand times safer here than anywhere else in the world.

At noon, the stone table was filled with the fragrance of spirit rice and the sweetness of spirit fruit.

The entire academy sat together, with butterflies fluttering around them, the air filled with the fragrance of flowers, and a gentle breeze caressing their faces.

The children chattered excitedly, talking about the Spirit Garden, the Spirit Butterfly, and the Spirit Flower, their voices innocent and carefree; the adults listened quietly, occasionally laughing and responding; He Yuzhu ate heartily, his voice cheerful; Yan Bugui and Liu Haizhong ate slowly, their faces full of satisfaction; the Jia family of four ate quietly, their expressions peaceful.

Qin Lindong sat in the main seat, looking at the scene before him, a faint but sincere smile appearing on his lips.

The ultimate goal of spiritual cultivation is not to kill everyone in the world or to be invincible, but to protect a small corner of the world and ensure that the people you care about live a peaceful life.

After the meal, the children, carrying white jade spirit rhinoceroses, meditated and cultivated in the spirit garden with the help of sticks. Spirit butterflies fluttered around them, the fragrance of flowers filled their nostrils, and spiritual energy entered their bodies, making their cultivation easy and joyful.

Qin Huairu sat to the side, watching quietly, her face full of tenderness.

He Yuzhu returned to the entrance and continued to guard it.

Yan Bugui and Liu Haizhong took a stroll around the spirit field, and then sat down under the spirit bamboo to chat.

After cleaning up the dishes, the four members of the Jia family quietly returned to their corner to meditate.

Qin Lindong sat cross-legged on the central stone platform, closing his eyes in meditation.

The spiritual senses covered the six thousand miles of Qinglan Prefecture, where the outside world was still noisy, still vying for power, and still fighting.

Some people fight tooth and nail over a spirit stone, some betray their promises for a spirit herb, and some take risks for a little bit of cultivation.

Within the Eternal Immortal Abode, all was peaceful and serene.

The more turbulent the outside world is, the more peaceful the immortal abode becomes.

The more dangerous the outside world is, the more peaceful the immortal abode is.

As the sun sets, butterflies return to the flowers, and the Lingyuan Garden remains fragrant with blossoms.

After finishing their practice, the children rested peacefully with faint smiles on their faces.

Everyone in the hospital remained calm and undisturbed.

Qin Lindong slowly opened his eyes, his gaze filled with peace.

Children's words are truly delightful, butterflies dance amidst fragrant flowers.

The grotto brings joy, and the years pass peacefully.

I do not seek power or fame.

He only guarded one prefecture, and year after year, things remained the same.