Eternal Life: I Can Harvest Demon Beast Talents

Chapter 403: Chapter 261: Hundred Refinement Spirit Puppet, Cultivation Breaks Through Again

"It should be Brother Lin’s concubine," Cheng Suling said suddenly.

"Oh? I didn’t know that. I thought it was a friendly Cultivator borrowing his land for a breakthrough."

Upon hearing this, a flicker of surprise appeared in Xu Maoling’s eyes. He clearly hadn’t expected it. He immediately stroked his beard and chuckled, "It seems Mr. Lin is quite a man of passion."

He said this not for any other reason, but because he, Xu Maoling, also had concubines—more than one, in fact.

But he would never provide Foundation Establishment resources to his concubines. After all, they were worth tens of thousands of Spirit Stones. And while he had no family ties to hold him back, he had to save those resources for his own path of Cultivation.

That was why he had made such an emotional remark.

"There’s no right or wrong in this, as everyone thinks differently. But I must say, his concubine is fortunate to have found such a good man."

Though Cheng Suling was cool and intelligent, she also possessed a woman’s innate emotional sensitivity. Her beautiful eyes watched the still-thundering Spiritual Qi Vortex as she spoke, her red lips slightly parted.

"Indeed. Fairy Cheng is right."

Xu Maoling had no intention of discussing the matter further. His Dao Heart was firm; all his decisions were true to himself, and he paid no mind to the opinions of others.

He then changed the subject with a teasing tone. "However, Mr. Lin has never had a Dao companion. He’s handsome, his strength and Skills are exceptional, and you, Fairy Cheng, would make a match made in heaven. If you’re interested, I could play matchmaker for you."

Cheng Suling chuckled softly. "There’s no need for that. Brother Lin might not even be interested in me. Still, I thank you for your kind intentions, Brother Xu."

"Heh heh."

Xu Maoling just chuckled, not taking it to heart, and didn’t press the matter.

The two watched for a moment longer before Xu Maoling suddenly chuckled. "This breakthrough to Foundation Establishment looks like a sure success. It seems we’ll need to prepare congratulatory gifts."

"Indeed. Jade Belt Lake will have another Early Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator. This is worthy of celebration."

Cheng Suling watched as the Spiritual Qi Vortex slowly dissipated and the phenomenon subsided. In its place, the nascent Spiritual Pressure of the Foundation Establishment Stage radiated in all directions, still uncontrolled—the quintessential sign of a nearly completed breakthrough.

She then nodded.

With the outcome all but certain, the two of them watched no longer and returned to their respective islands.

...

For Yan Mingyi.

A "CRACK," unreal yet resounding in her heart like shattering glass, jolted her spirits.

The barrier vanished. A boundless new world opened up before her!

A Spiritual Pressure several times purer and more immense than what she possessed in the Qi Cultivation Stage erupted from her body, sweeping through the entire immortal cave!

Her skin grew more radiant, her aura more ethereal. The Power of Divine Sense began to form. Within her Dantian, liquid Spiritual Power started to converge, and the phantom of a Tao Foundation slowly took shape!

’I’ve succeeded!’

At that very moment, Lin Changheng sensed it too. Reassured, he continued to sip his tea in the lakeside pavilion.

「One month later.」

The stone doors of the immortal cave opened, and Yan Mingyi stepped out. Her face was unchanged, but her eyes now held a confidence and radiance they had lacked before.

She gave Lin Changheng a graceful bow, her voice trembling with excitement and gratitude. "Mingyi has fulfilled her duty. Thank you, Husband, for your help and protection!"

Lin Changheng made a gesture to help her up, nodding with a smile. "Your own foundation was solid and your will was firm. I only provided a bit of external assistance. Now that you’ve achieved Foundation Establishment, the Great Dao is within your reach."

"Thank you, Husband."

Yan Mingyi threw herself into Lin Changheng’s arms, overcome with a torrent of emotions, but most of all, joy and a deep affection for the man she was clinging to.

"By the way, I have something..."

"By the way, Husband, I..."

To their surprise, they had both spoken at the same time.

"You go first."

"Husband, you go first."

Once again, they spoke in unison, and then they both laughed.

"Then I’ll go first."

Lin Changheng took a finely carved Jade Box from his Storage Bag and handed it to Yan Mingyi. "This is a gift from your husband to celebrate your breakthrough to Foundation Establishment."

Yan Mingyi’s eyes lit up with curiosity and joy. She accepted the Jade Box, which felt cool and smooth to the touch, its material clearly extraordinary.

She gently opened the lid, and a soft, vibrant green light flowed out.

The box was lined with soft brocade, upon which lay a Jade Bracelet. It was a translucent, shimmering green, exquisite and flawless. A misty light seemed to flow within it, emitting a pure Wood Spirit Qi and a tranquil, mind-calming aura. It was a Low Grade Spiritual Artifact!

"What a beautiful bracelet!" Yan Mingyi couldn’t help but murmur in admiration, carefully lifting the Jade Bracelet. It felt smooth and cool in her hand.

"This bracelet is called ’Bining.’ I sought it out especially for you some time ago," Lin Changheng said gently. "It not only calms the mind and aids your Cultivation, but it also contains a Cyan Wood Body Protection Spell that will automatically protect you. It can withstand a full-power attack from an Early Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator. Since you’ve just entered the Foundation Establishment Stage, I’ll be more at ease knowing you have this to protect yourself."

"In a dire situation, you can even sacrifice it to trap an enemy."

The gift was not only precious, but also filled with thoughtfulness and concern. A warm current flooded Yan Mingyi’s heart. She caressed the cool Jade Bracelet and looked up at Lin Changheng, her eyes overflowing with tenderness. "Thank you, Husband. Mingyi loves it."

She carefully placed the Jade Bracelet on her wrist, its green color making her skin appear even fairer. She paused, a faint blush spreading across her cheeks. Biting her lip, she seemed to have made a decision.

’Now that I’ve broken through to Foundation Establishment and my foundation is stable, can I... strive to receive more of my husband’s favor?’

’If I could bear a child for my husband...’

At this thought, she lowered her head further, the tips of her ears turning crimson. She didn’t dare to meet Lin Changheng’s gaze.

Seeing Yan Mingyi’s shy demeanor, Lin Changheng was momentarily taken aback. He had no idea what she was thinking, nor could he possibly know that he was about to encounter a very different concubine in the privacy of her chambers. He simply asked, "What was it you wanted to say earlier?"