Cultivation Starting from Choosing Augments

However, Cui Yunxian just waved her hand dismissively. "I already know about the Elixir. We can talk about it later."

She tilted her head slightly, a curious glint in her eyes, and then asked, "I just heard that the Golden Light Wanderer is a Half-Step Nascent Soul?"

"First, tell me what this is all about."

Evidently, she was far more interested in this newly emerged Golden Light Wanderer.

The female cultivator beside her couldn't help but feel a pang of bitterness as she watched Cui Yunxian's nonchalant expression.

As early as seven years ago, this senior sister had already reached the Golden Core Great Perfection stage.

Just half a year later, City Lord Huo had used his existing reserve of Spirit Grass to successfully refine a batch of Nascent Soul Storage Pills for her.

But to everyone's surprise, Cui Yunxian had unhesitatingly refused this kind gesture, stating in a calm yet firm tone, "For now, this disciple does not wish to rely on external items."

Ever since Foundation Establishment, she had never once relied on the power of any Elixirs, and she didn't want to make an exception this time either.

City Lord Huo was very understanding about this. Not only did he prepare a quiet, private Enlightenment Chamber for her in the City Lord's Mansion,

but he also had the Nascent Soul Storage Pills specially stored away, making it clear that the Elixirs belonged entirely to her.

If Cui Yunxian failed to achieve enlightenment after a long time, she could take them and use them.

If she succeeded in her enlightenment, they would be part of her congratulatory gift for reaching Nascent Soul Formation.

How could the others not be envious of such unique treatment?

"Xiu, what's wrong?"

Cui Yunxian waved a hand in front of Xiu's eyes and asked with concern, "Why did you suddenly go quiet?"

"Come on, tell me about this Golden Light Wanderer."

At these words, Xiu immediately snapped back to her senses, a flustered look flashing across her face.

She quickly gathered her thoughts and recounted everything that had happened on Celestial Star Island from beginning to end.

"Oh?"

Cui Yunxian grew more and more focused as she listened. When she heard that Xiao Chen had shattered the Void Cloud Light Barrier, a hint of joy immediately surfaced in her eyes.

And when she heard that he had relied on Secret Techniques to escape a Nascent Soul True Monarch, the corners of her mouth instantly turned up in a beautiful curve.

Her lovely eyes brightened, as if she had seen a ray of dawn in the darkness.

'As I thought. I knew this path was viable.'

Starting seven years ago, Cui Yunxian had entered seclusion three times, each session longer than the last—from one year, to two, to three—but she had never been able to take that final step.

Although for an ordinary Cultivator, being stuck at a bottleneck for seven years was nothing—some were even stuck for seventy—

for a top-tier genius like her, who had barely known what a bottleneck was before the Golden Core stage, it was a different story.

Having made no progress in her Cultivation for a full seven years, it was inevitable that she would begin to doubt herself.

During those long days of seclusion, she would sometimes gaze at the bright moon outside her window in the dead of night, her heart filled with confusion and bewilderment.

But now, hearing of Xiao Chen's deeds, Cui Yunxian's heart instantly steadied. 'Golden Light Taoist, is it? I didn't expect him to have also chosen the Path of Enlightenment.'

'It seems this path is not a lonely one after all.'

'It's a pity I was in seclusion before and couldn't meet this Golden Light Taoist. What a shame.'

'But if he could take that step, then I am no worse than him.'

A confident and radiant smile appeared on Cui Yunxian's elegant face. "Xiu, please give my regards to Master for me. And while you're at it, tell him I'm going back into seclusion again."

"The next time I emerge, I will definitely achieve the Nascent Soul stage!"

After taking a few steps, she seemed to suddenly remember something.

She turned back and instructed, "Xiu, while I'm in seclusion, please do your best to gather information about this Golden Light Taoist."

After walking the path of enlightenment alone for so long, she had finally met a fellow traveler.

She eagerly looked forward to the day she could meet this kindred spirit and exchange Cultivation Insights with him.