Lying Low in the Martial World to Become a Saint

In the days that followed, the pervasive Evil Qi within the Black Water Abyss Prison grew thinner by the day under the continued purification of the Master of the Seven Sufferings.

Consequently, Chen Qing had to stand guard less often. He usually only needed to make an occasional patrol to ensure everything was in order, and he could still reliably collect one thousand Contribution Points each month.

Adding the three hundred points he received as his monthly stipend for being a True Successor Candidate, his income came to one thousand three hundred Contribution Points a month.

’Brother Qu was right. This really is a cushy job.’

Chen Qing was quite satisfied as he tallied up his stable income.

He could earn such a generous reward without having to rush about or fight for his life, which allowed him to focus more on his own cultivation.

He poured the vast majority of his time and energy into his cultivation.

「Five months passed in a flash.」

It was now the height of summer. In the small courtyard on Xu Wang Mountain, the vegetation was lush, and the drone of cicadas filled the air.

[Heaven Rewards Diligence: Success is Assured]

[Mid-stage Five Elements True Astral Power (9,112/20,000)]

[Dragon Elephant Wisdom Vajra Body, Third Layer (3,855/10,000)]

[True Martial Demon-Vibrating Spear, Great Success (13/10,000)]

[True Martial Seal, Great Success (1,162/10,000)]

Chen Qing slowly finished his practice. The surging True Astral circulating around his body gradually subsided, returning to his Dantian and meridians like a raging sea returning to tranquility.

Five months of dedicated, arduous cultivation had yielded remarkable results.

Although his cultivation was still some distance from the Late-stage Astral Force Realm, his foundation had been honed to an exceptional solidity, and his True Astral had grown increasingly powerful and condensed.

Chen Qing was as calm as still water about this. He knew that as long as he progressed steadily, breaking through to the Late Stage was only a matter of time. All he needed was more time to accumulate and consolidate his power.

At the same time, he had also cultivated the *Dragon Elephant Wisdom Vajra Body* to the Third Layer and completely stabilized it.

At this moment, he could feel the immense qi and blood coursing through him, like a dormant dragon-elephant. His flesh, blood, sinews, and bones held a terrifying power capable of shattering mountains, a considerable improvement to his flesh body.

But the most significant increase in his strength during this period of cultivation came from the two Unparalleled Martial Arts: the *True Martial Demon-Vibrating Spear* and the *True Martial Seal*.

After countless practice sessions, both his Spear Technique and his Seal Technique had reached the Great Success Realm.

The two arts complemented each other and had become his deadliest offensive tools.

Chen Qing tidied himself up a bit and set off for Danxia Peak.

Ever since he learned that exchanging for elixirs from Elder Zhang Yi was more economical, he had become a regular visitor here.

He arrived at Elder Zhang Yi’s great Alchemy Room, which was filled with the fragrance of herbs and waves of heat, but the elder was nowhere to be seen. Only He Zhi was there, busy sorting medicinal herbs in front of a cabinet.

"Brother Chen!"

Seeing Chen Qing, He Zhi quickly put down her work, a smile blooming on her face.

Chen Qing had been visiting frequently, so the two had become quite familiar.

Chen Qing nodded with a smile. "Junior Sister He, where is Elder Zhang?"

"Master isn’t here. He had to go out."

He Zhi explained, "If you need any elixirs, just let me know. I can get them for you."

"Then I’ll have to trouble you."

Chen Qing said, "The usual. Three bottles of High-quality Quenching Gang Pills and two bottles of Dragon Tiger Bone Tempering Pills."

"Okay, I’ll go get them now."

He Zhi agreed and walked briskly into the back room.

Before long, she returned carrying five Jade Bottles. "Here you go, Brother Chen," she said, handing them to him. "I’ve already recorded it in the ledger."

"Good, thank you." Chen Qing took the Jade Bottles and tucked them away.

"You’re welcome."

He Zhi waved her hand. Then, as if remembering something, she said excitedly, "Brother Chen, the Celestial Longevity Festival is coming up soon! The city will be so lively! I heard that even some famous actors and performers from Jade Capital City have been invited to perform!"

The Celestial Longevity Festival was a national holiday in the Yan Country, celebrated by all. It was one of the nation’s grandest festivals.

During the festival, the Imperial Capital Jade City and the major cities in every province would hold grand celebrations and lantern fairs. It was truly the liveliest time of the year.

He Zhi had a lively personality. She was always prim and proper when Elder Zhang Yi was around, but she became much more talkative the moment her master was away, chattering on about all the rumors she’d heard.

Chen Qing wasn’t particularly interested in such festivities, but seeing her so excited, he simply smiled, offered a few polite words of agreement, and then took his leave from Danxia Peak.

Chen Qing returned to his courtyard. Just as he had placed the Jade Bottles in his Quiet Chamber, there was a knock on the gate.

He opened the gate and saw it was Zhu Yu.

Zhu Yu entered with a light step, cupping his fist in greeting as he smiled. "Brother Chen!"

Noticing his healthy complexion, Chen Qing nodded slightly. "Your aura is full and your True Astral is practically leaping from your body. Are you about to break through?"

"Exactly!"

Zhu Yu couldn’t hide his excitement. "To be honest, Brother Chen, I feel my bottleneck loosening. I plan to enter secluded cultivation for a while to break through to the Mid-stage Astral Force Realm."

His voice was filled with sincere gratitude.

Ever since he had started following Chen Qing, he was no longer short on basic Cultivation Resources, and his cultivation speed had increased significantly.

Hearing this, Chen Qing gave a faint smile and clapped him on the shoulder. "Focus on your cultivation. I’ll handle any trivial matters that come up."

A warmth spread through Zhu Yu’s heart. He cupped his fist again in a solemn gesture. "Thank you, Brother Chen!"

He then remembered his purpose for coming and lowered his voice. "Brother Chen, there are two more things. First, regarding the Wang Family’s case. Their investigation in the Inner Sect caused quite a stir, even implicating a few True Disciples. Not long ago, however, it seems someone within the Sect intervened. The Wang Family has toned things down considerably, and their public investigation has all but stopped."

A flicker went through Chen Qing’s eyes, but his expression remained unchanged as he listened.

He hadn’t forgotten about the Wang Family and had discreetly asked Zhu Yu to keep an eye on them.

Zhu Yu continued, "However, according to the bits of information I’ve managed to gather, the branch of the family led by the Wang Family’s Grand Elder hasn’t truly given up. They’ve ceased all activity on the surface, but it seems they’ve secretly hired an expert who specializes in tracking down culprits and are continuing the investigation in secret."

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