Courtyard House: The Cultivation System Takes Me Flying

At dawn, mist wafted over the Spirit Lake, and the rosy dawn cast shimmering golden light upon its surface. The Spirit Spring flowed gently from the lakebed, its mid-grade spiritual liquid warm and mellow, not only aiding in physical tempering and cultivation but also nourishing the countless spirit fish within the lake.

These spirit fish are no ordinary creatures, but rather naturally nurtured by the spiritual energy of the grotto. Their flesh is delicate and rich in spiritual energy, and consuming them can stabilize one's cultivation and nourish one's mind. Normally, everyone eats spirit rice and spirit fruit, but today Qin Lindong suddenly had the leisure to decide to give the entire academy a change of pace and add some fun to their lives.

He got up and slowly walked towards the spirit lake.

He Yuzhu had already noticed the Immortal Lord's movements and immediately followed: "Immortal Lord, is there any arrangement?"

"Nothing much to do today, and the spirit fish in the spirit lake are plentiful," Qin Lindong said casually. "Let's take a few spirit bamboos, make a few fishing rods, and fish in our spare time, so everyone can have a change of pace."

"Okay!" He Yuzhu's eyes lit up. "I'll get on it right away!"

Now at the peak of Foundation Establishment, he was agile and swiftly reached the spirit bamboo forest, casually folding off several spirit bamboo stalks of suitable thickness. Spirit bamboo is hard yet resilient, making it perfect for fishing rods. With a slight flicker of spiritual energy at his fingertips, he trimmed away the excess branches and leaves, and in no time, several simple yet sturdy spirit bamboo fishing rods were formed.

Seeing this, Yan Bugui and Liu Haizhong also came over out of curiosity.

"Immortal Lord, are you going fishing?" Yan Bugui asked with a smile. "I used to fish by the river when I was young, but back then I only caught ordinary fish to make a living. Now, fishing for spirit fish in the Immortal Abode is a real pastime."

Liu Haizhong nodded in agreement: "Yes, I never dared to imagine that I could have such a leisurely life."

Before long, Qin Huairu also came over with her three children.

Banggeng, Xiaodang, and Huaihua got excited as soon as they saw the fishing rod.

"Immortal Lord, can we go fishing too?" Little Dang asked, tilting his head up.

"We'll behave and won't run around!" Huaihua immediately promised.

Qin Lindong nodded slightly: "Okay, but be careful and don't go near deep water. You'll have the White Jade Spirit Rhinoceros with you."

"Great!" the children cheered.

As if it understood, the white jade rhinoceros happily ran to the lakeside, lay down beside the shallow water, and gently wagged its tail, taking on the responsibility of guarding.

The four members of the Jia family also silently stepped forward. Jia Dongxu brought a few bamboo chairs from the courtyard, Jia Zhangshi brought water, and Jia Geng stood aside, watching quietly with a hint of curiosity in his eyes, but did not take the initiative to step forward.

With a casual wave of his hand, Qin Lindong caused several wisps of spiritual liquid to rise gently from the lake surface, transforming into tiny spiritual baits that landed on each fishing hook. These baits, condensed from spiritual liquid, possessed an extremely strong attraction for spirit fish, yet they did not disrupt the spiritual energy of the lake water.

"The way of fishing lies not in the fish, but in the tranquility of the mind," Qin Lindong said calmly. "If you can sit still and calm your mind, your cultivation will naturally progress further."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

He Yuzhu picked up a fishing rod first, chose a spot by the lake, sat down cross-legged, and moved with steady movements. He was currently cultivating a fire-based technique, which required him to calm his mind and spirit, and fishing was a perfect way to temper his character.

Yan Bugui and Liu Haizhong, each with a fishing rod, sat on bamboo chairs, slowly casting their lines into the water, looking completely relaxed. For the first time in their lives, they were fishing without any pressure, without having to rush or worry about making a living, simply enjoying this tranquility.

Qin Huairu sat with her three children in the safe area of ​​the shallow water. Banggeng imitated the adults, holding a fishing rod with a serious expression; Xiaodang and Huaihua sat quietly beside their mother, their eyes fixed on the lake.

Qin Lindong also picked up a fishing rod, sat on a spiritual stone that floated on the surface of the lake in the middle of the lake, closed his eyes and sat quietly, the fishing rod hanging in the water, motionless.

For a moment, only the gentle breeze and the babbling of the spring could be heard around the entire Linghu Lake, creating a quiet and peaceful atmosphere.

No one spoke loudly, and no one was impatient.

Everyone was enjoying this rare moment of leisure.

[Ding! The entire academy is now focused on tranquil fishing, significantly improving their mental state and reaching the required level of serenity!]

[The spiritual energy of the spirit fish in the spirit lake increases by 10%. Consuming it can solidify one's foundation and soothe the mind.]

[With everyone focused and focused, efficiency is improved; fishing is like meditating and practicing spiritual cultivation.]

[Host reward: A state of perfect mental clarity, the opportunity to break through to the seventh level of the Golden Core realm arrives ahead of schedule]

[Reward for the entire academy: Patience +10%, cultivation requires a calm and focused mind]

The system indicated that the object landed smoothly.

Everyone felt their minds becoming increasingly calm, all distracting thoughts disappearing. Even without consciously circulating their energy, the spiritual energy within their bodies was slowly flowing, and their cultivation naturally increased.

Not long after, the fishing rod in He Yuzhu's hand sank slightly.

His eyes narrowed, but he remained calm and lifted it gently.

A silver-white fish with a faint glow was caught and swayed gently in the air, exuding spiritual energy.

"Haha, they've taken the bait!" He Yuzhu chuckled softly, his tone full of joy.

He carefully removed the spirit fish and placed it into the spirit wood bucket beside him, his movements gentle and without the slightest roughness.

Immediately afterwards, Yan Bugui's fishing rod also moved.

"I caught one too!" Yan Bugui beamed with joy.

Liu Haizhong followed closely behind and also caught a spirit fish.

Low laughter gradually rose from the lakeside; it wasn't loud, but it was full of joy.

Although young, Banggeng was remarkably composed. He sat motionless for a moment, then suddenly the fishing rod moved. He took a deep breath, gently lifted the rod, and caught a small, exquisite fish.

"I caught one! I caught one!" Banggeng shouted in a low voice, suppressing his excitement.

Xiao Dang and Huaihua immediately crowded around, their faces full of admiration.

Qin Huairu smiled gently, her eyes filled with relief.

The children caught small, magical fish one after another. Although they were small, they were full of spirit, and they were all very happy.

Qin Lindong remained seated with his eyes closed, his fishing rod dangling in the water, seemingly without making a sound.

But only he knew that the movements of all the spirit fish in the spirit lake were under his spiritual awareness. If he wanted to fish, he could fill the entire lake in an instant.

But he doesn't have to.

What he wanted was never fish.

Rather, it is this tranquil lake, this peaceful city, and this calm mind.

After a while, Qin Lindong twitched his fingertips slightly and gently lifted the fishing rod.

A golden-scaled spirit fish, three feet long and brimming with spiritual energy, was slowly fished up and placed in a spirit wood bucket. It shimmered with spiritual light and emitted a delicate fragrance.

This is the master of the Spirit Lake, the head of the spirit fish, with the most abundant spiritual energy, and is most suitable for the entire academy to share.

"Immortal Master, you are truly skilled!" He Yuzhu exclaimed sincerely.

Everyone looked at Qin Lindong with admiration in their eyes.

Qin Lindong smiled faintly and put the fishing rod aside: "That's about enough for today's meal."

Upon hearing this, everyone put away their fishing rods.

In less than half an hour, the bucket was filled with spirit fish of all sizes, brimming with spiritual energy, enough for everyone in the courtyard to have a hearty meal.

"Qin Huairu," Qin Lindong said, "today we'll make a spirit fish soup with spirit fish, along with spirit rice and spirit fruit."

"Yes, Immortal Master." Qin Huairu replied with a smile, carrying the water bucket and happily leading the children to prepare.

Spirit fish requires no complicated cooking; simply boil it in spiritual spring water and add a few spiritual flower petals, and it becomes the ultimate delicacy in the world. Rich in spiritual energy, with delicate flesh that melts in your mouth, it nourishes the mind and spirit, greatly benefiting cultivation.

By the lake, everyone packed up their fishing rods, sat on bamboo chairs, enjoyed the breeze, and gazed at the scenery of Linghu Lake with contented expressions.

He Yuzhu laughed and said, "I used to cook all sorts of dishes in the cafeteria, but I've never cooked such a spirited fish. This meal is sure to be delicious."

Yan Bugui nodded: "Fishing for half a day is more comfortable than meditating for half a day. When the mind is calm, the whole body feels relaxed."

Liu Haizhong sighed, "If I could have such a life in the mortal world, I would be willing to give up ten years of my life. Now, not only can I live like this, but I can also live a long and healthy life."

The four members of the Jia family stood aside, listening quietly, with faint smiles on their faces.

Although they were not talkative, they genuinely enjoyed this peaceful life.

Qin Lindong sat on the spirit stone, gazing at the scenery of the spirit lake, and gently swept his spiritual sense across it.

A spiritual spring flows at the bottom of the lake, where spirit fish swim freely and spirit herbs grow, creating a vibrant scene.

Six thousand miles away in Qinglan Prefecture, the law of the jungle still prevails, and conflicts continue unabated.

Some people fought fiercely for a spirit fish, while others risked their lives for a bit of spiritual energy.

But they can sit quietly by the lake, leisurely fishing, undisturbed by worldly affairs and disputes.

This is the peace that strength brings.

At noon, a large pot of steaming fish soup was placed in the center of the stone table.

The soup is milky white with a delicate aroma. The fish meat is tender and the fish flowers add a touch of elegance.

Next to it were spirit rice and fresh spirit fruit. The table was simple, but it was better than any of the world's delicacies.

The entire monastery sat together, drinking spirit fish soup and eating spirit rice, their laughter and chatter gentle and quiet.

The children sipped the fish soup, their eyes shining; He Yuzhu ate and drank heartily, full of satisfaction; Yan Bugui and Liu Haizhong savored their food, looking content; Qin Huairu gently cared for the children, occasionally serving the immortal a bowl of soup; the four members of the Jia family ate quietly, their expressions serene.

Qin Lindong slowly sipped the fish soup, feeling the gentle increase of spiritual energy within his body, and also feeling the peace and tranquility of the mansion around him.

Power, cultivation, grotto-heavens, barriers—everything is for this moment.

After the meal, everyone dispersed.

The children took the white jade rhinoceros horn to play in the spirit garden, where spirit butterflies fluttered and laughter filled the air.

Qin Huairu gently cleared away the dishes;

He Yuzhu returned to the entrance and continued to sit quietly and guard.

Yan Bugui and Liu Haizhong sat under the bamboo, resting with their eyes closed, relaxed and carefree;

The four members of the Jia family tidied up the courtyard and cleaned up, living a peaceful and quiet life.

Qin Lindong remained seated by the Spirit Lake, watching the sunset slowly descend, the lake surface shimmering with golden light.

The opportunity to break through to the seventh level of the Golden Core realm was already quietly brewing in his heart.

But he wasn't in a hurry.

The days are long, and time moves slowly.

There's no need to rush or force things.

Fishing at Linghu Lake brings peace of mind.

A fish, a meal, a joy, a happiness.

The storms outside are none of my concern.

They simply guarded their grotto, and lived in peace year after year.