Calmness Before Storm

Spiritual energy surrounding Qin Lan's private courtyard is decreasing at lightning speed. The moment it all exhausted, the suction force focuses on the upper sky instead.

Just like the morning mist, which condensable into a form of dew, the sky is also a plot of valuable area for whoever capable of harnessing them for benefit.

The cloud was pulled together by a siphoning spiral that's spun like a cone towards Qin Lan's sleeping chamber. From a vapor phase to liquid, the cloud turned into droplets of concentrated spiritual energy as it falls on his building like a blessing from the earth.

It was a majestic scene for those lucky enough to witness this sight.

All the spiritual energy that was siphoned into the sleeping chamber converge around Qin Lan with him as the core. Impurities within his body were forced out from his physical body along with some flaky bits through his "manhood."

Those "flaky bits" were what was left from his destroyed Golden Core that's yet to exist.

His "Spiritual Energy Containing" Physique continued to harness the concentrated spiritual energy like a supplement as it refines his body further. The feeling brought from the physical refinement creates a sense of euphoria within Qin Lan's mind, as he takes his time to digest this enlightenment.

(Although there are nine levels in each layer of the Precelestial Realm, the gap between the first, fifth, and ninth stage was separated too far apart. This made the cultivation differences between them is evidently shown)

(Luckily, the Mistral Flesh Diagram managed to identify the flaw and adjusted it accordingly to its own understanding of the Five Governing Law of the World)

(One flaw equal to one stage, and nine made up the hurdle of a cultivator to advance. And by separating it into four primary ranks and five supporting ranks, the changes would also benefit the path of cultivation in the long run)

Qin Lan closed his eyes to study the changes on his body as he jotted down each and every single word he had spoken. He also redraws a new guideline of Advancement for the Flesh Refining Layer, starting with the first-level.

The [First-Level of Flesh Refining Layer] will be known as [Early Stage Flesh Refining Layer], followed with Third-Level as [Advance Stage Flesh Refining Layer.] The [Sixth-Level] will be the new minimal consideration which made Qin Lan decided to put this stage as the [Middle Stage Flesh Refining Layer.]

Lastly, the [Ninth-Level] will also be known as the [Peak Stage] from now on. Using this new basis as the base guideline, it will be much more acceptable than the usual 1st, 5th, and 9th level differences. It will also be much easier for the public and fellow cultivators to accept.

It was somewhat similar to how Treasured and Offensive Treasure is graded, from Mysterious Xuan to Royal Huang to Earth to Heaven.

An unusual golden light wrapped around Qin Lan's body as the comprehension ended. Although the third imperfection from the Mistral Flesh Diagram centered on his "Groin" part, that doesn't mean only his private part received the makeover benefit.

He's now a full-fledge Third-Level cultivator of the Flesh Refining Layer, with a "Spiritual Energy Container" Physique. His body is now so sturdy that it wouldn't be a problem at all for him to receive a direct blow from an opponent of his level without precaution.

Furthermore, a much powerful physique means Qin Lan's Spiritual Energy capacity has also increased drastically. Storing thirty days' worth of Morning Mist now wouldn't be a problem to him.

(I can't believe that I've actually triggered an Earth Spiritual Blessing a little while earlier)

Qin Lan left his meditation and started to collect as many raindrops that are still lingering on his roof. They will remain useful as long it is kept in a tightly sealed container.

"Can we come in, young master?" Lu Qing Yun and Lu Yi knock on the door, asking for his permission to enter.

"Of course. Come in, all of you." Qin Lan's reply came from the inside, giving them permission to do so. Huo Zunjie also followed both of them afterward, as he was the last one to arrive.

"Third-Level of Flesh Refining Layer! Did the exhaustion of spiritual energy around us occurred due to our young master's breakthrough?" Huo Zunjie guessed. As the one with the highest cultivation between Qin Lan's three servants, his understanding is much better than the other two.

"What happened earlier is indeed caused by me." Qin Lan smiled.

"Also, I've interpreted a concern related to our cultivation. So, from today onward, I'll prepare to teach all three of you a mental cultivation technique that will refine the flaw in our physique."

"But to start, the three of you will have to be at least a third-level Flesh Refining Cultivator first. So, to achieve that, do your best in this Annual Hunting Festival. It will be a challenging event for the three of you as I will remain low profile throughout the event." Qin Lan stated.

"Young master, please rest assured. We'll do our best for these seven days." Lu Yi hammered his chest as he shows his confidence.

Qin Lan smiled as he gave them a nod of his own confidence. Just like Lu Yi, Qin Lan is confident with what he has drilled into his three servants.

"Here, both of you should take one of this. It's a Royal Huang-Grade Offensive Treasure known as Jade Dragon Fingers. With this, you'll be able to execute three out of the seven available moves from the Mistral Projection Fist Art more efficiently." Qin Lan tossed the Offensive Treasure he made onto Lu Yi and Huo Zunjie.

"Yes! From now, I'll have my own Offensive Treasure as well." Lu Yi immediately put the weapon on his right hand, covering him from his thumb to the index and middle finger.

"Go back to cultivate." Qin Lan leaned on his wheelchair and shut his eyes. It was a perfect opportunity for him to rest his mind right now.

...

...

Another part of memory when he was the Sect Leader of Kuangshan Lu Sect returned to him once again. It was like fragment after fragment, which was divided proportionately to gradually awaken his memory from a long slumber.

Coming out from his humble residence, Qin Lan, now around his grandfather's age, washed his face like usual as he put on his sect master robe and went out.

"Good morning, sect master."

"Long live to the sect master. May Kuanghan Lu Sect glory last forever."

The old and young disciples that are working right outside of his residence greeted Qin Lan the moment he stepped outside of his abode. Decorated on both his left and right are pots of Changxian Grass, which have the appearance of a succulent plant.

Qin Lan pressed one of the tips as the Changxian Dew is squirted out from the plant. The blob of sweet dew then floated and entered the jade container on his waist.

After repeating it ten to fifteen times, Qin Lan has finally completed his chores. The jade bottle filled with Changxian Dew accompanied Qin Lan as he descends from his mountain peak by standing on top of the cloud.

Each time he traveled across a few miles down, Qin Lan will pour a few drops of the Changxian Dew on the flowers, trees, and water puddles gathered around his peak.

And after descending a hundred miles from the mountain peak, Qin Lan finally reaches a sea of clouds covering everything his eyes can see. A pair of wings expand from the ball of cloud under his feet, which revealed itself to be a majestic albino bird, created a hole with a flap of its wing.

Both of them descends even more until he's finally looking at a densely populated mountain prefecture bustling with the energy of life.

His descent to this piece of land was immediately greeted with a collaborated greeting of all the people living here.

"Glory to the Kuangshan Lu Sect!"

...

"You've woken, young master?" Lu Qing Yun's voice was the first one to greet him as he gently opened his eyes. Qin Lan felt rejuvenated, although he has no idea how long he had been sleeping.

"How long have I've been asleep for?" Qin Lan asked. Suddenly remembering what was happened in the past made him looking forward to his day.

"For the entire night. It was the first time I see young master sleep with a smile on your face." Lu Qing Yun giggled while she answered Qin Lan.

"That's because I had a great dream. Can you prepare some water for me? I want to have a proper shower before we go out to have a stroll around the town today." Qin Lan made a request.

"I'll get them ready now. I'll let Lu Yi and Huo Zunjie know about it too." Lu Qing Yun bowed and excused herself from Qin Lan's room.

Not long after that, the four of them left the Qin Family Manor. With Huo Zunjie pushing the wheelchair from behind, they went for a stroll around the Fu-Rong Town. This was one of Qin Lan's favorite activities before he was crippled by the mysterious expert.