Chapter 17: Conflict among the Top 10, Undercurrents Surge (2 in 1)_2

"That, that..."

Ji Bochang stuttered, his expression a bit awkward.

Seeing this, Zhang Jing was shocked, a hint of fear slowly creeping onto his face.

But at this moment.

"Brother Zhang, you promised to guide me in handling this Painting Fan, didn't you? There's no time like the present, and I eagerly need to get started."

Ji Bochang finally finished his sentence, and Zhang Jing relaxed.

He almost thought...

"Oh, that, it's a trifling matter."

Subsequently, Ji Bochang's exclamations and bizarrely wicked laughter echoed from time to time within Zhang Jing's room, making one's flesh crawl.

After a while.

As Zhang Jing saw Ji Bochang out, he curiously asked:

"Brother Ji, this fan painting isn't something of great importance, why are you in such a hurry? Isn't cultivation the matter at hand?"

"Brother Zhang, you do not understand the joy of a Senior Sister." Ji Bochang replied cryptically, "In addition, this is, indeed, my cultivation."

"Wait!"

Zhang Jing wore an odd expression, "Brother Ji, which middle-grade dharma door did you choose?"

"The Fish Dragon Harmony Record."

"That's the dual cultivation method?!"

Zhang Jing had some recollection of this method.

He looked at Ji Bochang with disbelief, as if to say: you're really taking this seriously?

With that, Ji Bochang laughed, flamboyantly opening his erotic fan and declared with satisfaction, "It's all a matter of compatibility. Actually, I didn't want this."

Looking at Ji Bochang's casual retreating figure, along with his slightly floaty steps, Zhang Jing was unable to calm down.

Why did he feel a tinge of envy?

The next moment.

"Brother Ji, you're going the wrong way!" Zhang Jing reminded as he watched Ji Bochang's fading silhouette.

Just as the words fell, Ji Bochang waved his hand:

"Haha, Brother Zhang, I'm going to Senior Sister's cave to practice tonight. The spiritual energy there is terrifyingly dense, the cultivation effect is excellent."

"Additionally, I think it may only take me two days to break through to the Refining Qi Realm. Brother Zhang, you must keep up, don't be left too far behind~"

In front of the courtyard.

"Good that he left, I prefer cultivating in silence..."

It took several deep breaths from Zhang Jing, to barely calm his turbulent heart.

...

Night fell.

In the cultivation room, the candlelight flickered.

Yes, Zhang Jing had upgraded his weapons now.

This small courtyard seemed large, but was not actually too small. There were guest rooms, bedrooms, studies, and cultivation rooms, everything.

Even in the cultivation room, the Dao Institute had considerately placed a superior cushion made from woven Sobert Grass.

Zhang Jing knew this because of the small words beside the cushion:

This is a "Concentrating Cushion", woven entirely from Sobert Grass. It helps to calm the mind, slightly enhancing cultivation efficiency. Valued at fifteen Tao Merits, it can be tested for three days. Those who wish to purchase it need to repay Tiangong Pavilion with one Tao Merit every three months.

It could be said that the Tiangong Pavilion had actually 'considered' it.

Perhaps after the price shock of the middle-grade legacy and the reward for the top ten of the assessment, Zhang Jing actually felt this cushion was quite affordable.

Above the cushion.

Zhang Jing closed his eyes and concentrated, his breathing slowed.

An imaginary eye suddenly appeared, releasing a divine light, then under Zhang Jing's control, the eye slowly closed, entering a half-closed state.

He carefully sensed the consumption rate of his spiritual sense and the improved effect of the eye on his thoughts and comprehension.

"Hmm, an approximately fifty percent increased effect, this eye-opening level is just right, and the spiritual sense will last a longer time." Zhang Jing thought with satisfaction.

Afterwards.

He then recalled the content of "Five Organs Transforming the Source of Water", quietly understanding it.

Within his consciousness.

An image of a surging river began to appear, emitting a sense of infinity while also giving him a wildly violent and turbulent feeling.

Majestic and boundless!

At this moment, Zhang Jing reacquainted himself with the "Five Organs Transforming the Source of Water".

Time slowly passed.

His thoughts began to slow down.

His eyes unconsciously shifted to the Jade Talisman.

"Five Organs Transforming the Source of Water·Uninitiated (15/70)"

"It's almost enough, too much of a good thing... is bad." A flicker of satisfaction manifested in Zhang Jing's eyes, "Next, is the 'Pure Yuan Absorption Visualization Method', I can't fall behind in my cultivation."

Zhang Jing's mind sank directly into the 'Pure Yuan Absorption Visualization Method'.

At the same time, strands of spiritual energy seemed to be pulled by some force, gathering around Zhang Jing, accompanying his breath into his body, following a predetermined route, they slowly circulated.

Gradually.

The spiritual energy inside his body increased, and the circulation speed also became faster.

During this process.

An inexplicable change appeared in Zhang Jing. His skin, meridians, organs, and even hair, every part of him, began to strengthen and transform.

"I am now close to absorbing the Qi and stepping into the Refining Qi Realm."

Zhang Jing had a sudden insight.

Just as sudden, he seemed to have thought of something, the silent Sea Dragon's insatiable Tao rhythm in the deepest part of his soul began to slowly revive.

Roar—

The moment the Sea Dragon roared in his ears, Zhang Jing's spiritual sense was imbued with a savage, greedy and terrifying rhyme, a sense like a bizarre black dragon spread out.

The speed of gathering spiritual energy increased sharply.

Under the blessing of the Sea Dragon's Tao rhythm.

Every moment, huge amounts of spiritual energy were drawn in and absorbed into Zhang Jing's body, which was significantly faster than before.

Inside the Dantian.

The pure white spirit light of Gathering Spirit glowed, resembling the sun, illuminating his organs.