Monstrous

'Sis... has been growing at a monstrous pace. Within a few days of insane practice, she became a first-rate martial artist. She absorbs everything like a hungry beast. Does she have a kind of rare martial body? It's not like I can find out right now. But looking at how well Wang and Min have progressed, they, too, do not lack in martial prowess.' Xu Nian felt at ease now. He himself had been busy with the nonstop quest that the system kept giving him.

Each quest had him breathe and breathe. As if in his free time he didn't. Xu Nian was frustrated by the quest that kept popping up, but he didn't hate it. This was the easiest way to get some good rewards.

At first, he got the jade skin. The second time, he went through body purification. The third time, he almost died from bone restructuring. Then he got a year's worth of Qi every time he completed a quest. Currently, he had Qi worth of a hundred years.

Though he was overjoyed at the fact that he started cultivating, he felt that it was ominous that he still couldn't use any of his limbs.

Their departure date got extended by two more months. Since the Mong tribe of the desert has invaded the kingdom. ' They must have planned it meticulously by taking advantage of the kingdom's internal chaos. I guess this would take time to settle down. And if we set off now, we will only attract unnecessary attention. It's best to be holed up now.' Xu Nian had a lot to do before their departure. He wanted Xu Li, Wang and Min to turn into proper cultivators. He had already given them books related to Qi cultivation. Both Wang and Min were undergoing strict tutoring from Xu Li.

Xu Li turned out to be a true cultivation genius.

Xu Nian eagerly experimented on her with his most powerful cultivation arts that he recalled from his past lives. He put all his efforts into her. He taught her many things ranging from 'Arts of War' to linguistics and literature. Surprisingly enough, she was far more knowledgeable than him in terms of geography, archeology, and theology. ' I guess she had her own interests in studies. I can't call her a musclehead now. Can I?'

Xu Nian's efforts were bearing fruits. Wang and Min were now experts in shadow arts that got to a whole new level after it was supplemented with Qi art's. The four of them could be called full-fledged cultivators.

Xu Nian was gleefully looking at Wang and Min as he ordered them to perform the shadows arts for twenty-four seven. Both the brother and sister pair were pressured more as Xu Li constantly kept a watch on them. Xu Nian made it thrice as hard for

Xu Li, as she performed unnecessarily too well. He made her exercise all of what she had learned from morning to night.

They were busy and tired to their bones, but none of them quit. They each supported each other. Since they knew it well, even one extra practice session can extend their survival chances.

These past few days, Xu Nian came to know that cultivators of this world were treated really well. Mayebe because even a low-level cultivator lives longer than a regular human. Or the fact that cultivators of this world belonged to renowned sects that were as powerful as a nation.

'Sects are good for assisting in the growth of a cultivator, but it can be a liability. It's best not to make any association with them.' Xu Nian thought.

The cultivation levels in this world didn't differ from any other. There were 10 stages for Mortal Cultivation, and each stage had three levels.

1. Qi Refining

2. Foundation Establishment

3. Core Formation

4. Golden Core

5. Nascent Soul

6. Soul Transformation

7. Void Refining

8. Body Fusion

9. Transcending Tribulations

10. Mahayana

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The two month extension got extended to a year. The kingdom got swept in a huge war with the Mongs of the dessert. Within a year, Xu Nian trained each one of them to their bones. His years of expertise and deep knowledge came extremely handy. It was very easy for him to teach them as he had plenty of time.

Within a year, Xu Nian grinded every bit of his knowledge in them. Wang was now more robust. Min developed into a great beauty with deadly vibes. They both had recently entered the Void Refining stage. They were excellent cultivators who were like successful lab rats to Xu Nian. Though his first abnormal lab rat would be his sister. As if his extra effort gave him extra rewards, his sister rose up to the third level of transcending tribulations. ' She really is abnormal.' Xu Nian had realized a fact that Xu Li possessed the most rare body that is the 'martial body' that explains her abnormal growth.

" I feel like I'm in a slump." Xu Li looked sad while saying her worries. Wang and Min gave her a side eye look. " You shouldn't rush anymore. Mahayana requires you to have your own insight into this world and how you relate it to your cultivation. Have patience! "

Xu Nian explained her briefly while scowling. ' What slump? Is she in a horse race? Why run so fast?'