Night.
In Li Chen's simple room, besides Han Mao, there was also the female neighbor, Shu Chan.
Shu Chan really brought wine, and also a roasted chicken from Zhenxiu Restaurant, saying it was to celebrate Li Chen becoming a Cultivator.
"Li Dage, congratulations! You've finally taken this step into the Dao and become a Cultivator."
"Little sister congratulates you on your success in the Immortal Dao."
Shu Chan was half-reclining on the chair, her full and perfect figure extremely alluring.
She held a wine glass, her cheeks slightly flushed, with a hint of charm in her eyes.
Little Fatty looked at Shu Chan with fiery eyes, his breathing slightly rapid.
Having been in Yin Mountain Market for half a year, Li Chen had a good understanding of some common knowledge in the Cultivation World.
This female neighbor, Shu Chan, was in her twenties, a bit older than him, with a Qi Refining (4th level) cultivation. She practiced a charm technique, and if she used it, ordinary people would definitely not be able to resist.
Little Fatty Han Mao, full of youthful vigor, was a bit flustered under the influence of Shu Chan's charm technique.
However, Li Chen, having lived two lives, and with his Divine Soul naturally strong in this life, plus having experienced the secular world for over ten years, was able to barely maintain his composure under Shu Chan's charm technique.
Li Chen subtly withdrew his gaze from Shu Chan and replied with a light chuckle, "Only by establishing the foundation of the Immortal Dao can one truly say they have achieved success in the Immortal Dao. This humble Li has only just entered the Dao, how dare he claim success in the Immortal Dao?"
Shu Chan tilted her head back and drank the wine in her cup, reaching out to tuck a strand of hair behind her ear, her smile charming and captivating, "Li Dage was able to complete the Qi Introduction into the Dao within half a year, so you must have a Six-Rank Spiritual Root, right?"
"A Six-Rank Spiritual Root is already considered a Medium Grade Spiritual Root, so you might not be unable to Foundation Establishment in the future. Unlike little sister, who only has a Seven-Rank Spiritual Root, so Foundation Establishment is probably hopeless in this life."
Li Chen didn't respond, tearing off the fattest chicken leg from the plate and eating it, his mouth full of oil.
The wine Shu Chan brought was good wine in the secular world, but just ordinary wine in the Cultivation World.
But the roasted chicken from Zhenxiu Restaurant was different.
Zhenxiu Restaurant was a place specializing in cooking spiritual meals. Ordinary Qi Refining cultivators usually didn't have the Spirit Stones to spend at Zhenxiu Restaurant.
This roasted chicken Shu Chan brought was made from a roasted first-order Yao Beast, the Azure Pheasant, containing Spiritual Qi, which was a great tonic for Early Stage Qi Refining cultivators.
The Azure Pheasant was a common first-order Yao Beast in the Yinshan Mountain Range, with bluish feathers all over its body. Although it was only a first-order Yao Beast, only Cultivators above the Middle Stage of Qi Refining who could fly with a Flying Sword could hunt it.
A Cultivator hunting an Azure Pheasant and selling it to Zhenxiu Restaurant would only get three to five Spirit Stones.
After the spiritual meal chef at Zhenxiu Restaurant prepared and cooked it, it would cost over ten Spirit Stones.
Li Chen only ate one chicken leg and felt his magical power slightly increase within his body.
As expected of a roasted chicken bought from Zhenxiu Restaurant, this Shu Chan was quite wealthy.
In the Cultivation World, mastering a Cultivation skill was too important!
Shu Chan only mastered the skill of pulping and making spiritual paper, and she could go to Zhenxiu Restaurant to spend.
If it were a Cultivator like Han Mao, who worked hard for a month and only earned two Spirit Stones, one of which had to be paid for rent, and the other kept for Cultivation, he would absolutely not be able to go to Zhenxiu Restaurant.
Of course, currently, Li Chen was no different from Han Mao; they were both poor.
Li Chen secretly sighed at the importance of mastering a Cultivation skill.
Cultivation requires resources.
Resources need to be purchased with Spirit Stones.
Of course, Spirit Stones themselves are also a type of resource.
After eating a chicken leg, Li Chen eyed the chicken breast, casually saying, "This humble Li has a Nine-Rank Spiritual Root, and being able to complete the entry into the Dao within half a year is merely because his Divine Soul is naturally stronger than ordinary people. He cannot compare to Shu Xianzi's Seven-Rank Spiritual Root."
"With Shu Xianzi's Aptitude, and having mastered the skill of making spiritual paper, her immortal path will be much smoother than This humble Li's."
"If she encounters an Opportunity, Foundation Establishment is within reach."
Spiritual Roots are divided into nine ranks.
First-Rank Heavenly Spiritual Root, no Bottleneck before cultivating to Nascent Soul.
Seventh, Eighth, and Ninth Ranks are Low Grade Spiritual Roots.
The Ninth Rank is called a Pseudo Spiritual Root, and cultivating to Qi Refining (3rd level) is pretty much the limit; breaking through to Qi Refining (4th level) is extremely difficult.
Seventh Rank is also a Low Grade Spiritual Root, capable of cultivating to the Peak of Qi Refining, but breaking through Foundation Establishment is very difficult.
If there is no Opportunity, a Seven-Rank Spiritual Root like Shu Chan's is basically impossible to Foundation Establishment on her own.
"Li Dage is a Pseudo Spiritual Root?"
Shu Chan sat up straight, her eyes flickering with doubt, the charm on her face completely gone.
Li Chen shrugged and reached for the chicken breast on the plate.
Shu Chan's smile gradually disappeared.
Seeing Shu Chan's expression change, Han Mao quickly said, "Sister Chan, it's true that Brother Chen has a Nine-Rank Spiritual Root, but Brother Chen is highly regarded by Linglong Fairy."
"Today, Linglong Fairy bestowed a bottle of Qi Cultivation Pill upon Brother Chen, and also said there would be another reward after Brother Chen breaks through to the Middle Stage of Qi Refining."
"If we befriend Brother Chen, when Brother Chen becomes successful in the future, we will surely benefit."
"Oh?"
Shu Chan's eyes brightened again, looking at Li Chen intently, her gaze almost mesmerizing, "Is Li Dage really related to Linglong Fairy?"
Li Chen glanced at Little Fatty, frowned slightly, then smiled and said, "Shu Xianzi is joking."
"What kind of person is Linglong Fairy? This humble Li cannot claim any relation to Linglong Fairy. Linglong Fairy bestowing a bottle of Qi Cultivation Pill Today was probably because she was in a good mood."
"A bottle of Qi Cultivation Pill is valuable to us, but it's nothing to Linglong Fairy."
Shu Chan clearly didn't believe Li Chen's explanation. Her charming eyes were like silk, and she moved closer to Li Chen, leaning into his ear and softly chuckling, "Li Dage, you don't need to be so wary."
"In the Cultivation World, no high-level Cultivator will help a low-level Cultivator for no reason."
"Linglong Fairy is famously aloof and gives no quarter to anyone. A few years ago, Song Xu, the first true disciple of Purple Void Immortal Sect, pursued Linglong Fairy, but Linglong Fairy not only remained unmoved but also broke Song Xu's Flying Sword."
"If Li Dage truly has no connection with Linglong Fairy, it would probably be difficult to even meet her, let alone receive her assistance."
"Could Li Dage be Linglong Fairy's blood relative in the secular world?"
Shu Chan's half-body was almost touching Li Chen, her warm breath caressing Li Chen's ear, making his mind sway.
Li Chen could even feel that astonishing softness.
Is this what a female Cultivator who practices charm techniques is like?
Turning his head to meet Shu Chan's gaze, encountering her almost mesmerizing eyes, Li Chen's heart stirred, and he remained silent.
Seeing Li Chen remain silent, Shu Chan confirmed her guess.
Her smile became even more charming, and she began to pour wine for Li Chen.
"Li Dage, little sister toasts you."
"Don't call me Shu Xianzi anymore, it sounds too formal."
Li Chen's eyes were unreadable, and he grinned, taking the wine glass from Shu Chan's hand, "If I don't call you Shu Xianzi, then what should This humble Li call you?"
Shu Chan lowered her head, like a budding flower, displaying shyness, "If Li Dage doesn't mind, just call me Chan'er."
A mysterious smile hung on Li Chen's lips as he drank the wine in his cup.
With his Qi Refining (1st level) cultivation, at this stage, it was basically impossible for him to find a female Cultivator to have a child with.
But wasn't there one right in front of him, offering herself?
Shu Chan was a Seven-Rank Spiritual Root.
If she were to have a child with him, it should have a Spiritual Root, right?
Li Chen knew Shu Chan's intentions, but he didn't care.
Her high regard for him was also because of Linglong Fairy.
All things considered, Linglong Fairy had unknowingly helped him again.
Linglong Fairy truly was his great benefactor!
Han Mao stood by, gazing at Shu Chan's shy appearance, his eyes fixated, and he couldn't help but murmur, "Chan'er."
Shu Chan looked up and smiled at Han Mao, "Han little brother, 'Chan'er' isn't something just anyone can call me, you know."
Han Mao's chubby, pale face quickly turned red, his eyes filled with dejection.
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