Wait… I’m a Druid in a Cultivation World?! - Chapter 91

With the help of the Fire Ginseng Honey and the Fire Spirit Tempering Honey, Qi Ping’s spiritual power strength and physical body improved by leaps and bounds!

Qi Ping had only broken through to the sixth level of Qi Refining a month ago due to his sudden enlightenment. Now, just one month later, his cultivation had already touched the barrier of the seventh level of Qi Refining.

His physical body strength had also reached the standard required to advance to the seventh level.

“Fire Ginseng Honey is just too suitable for cultivating the Wood Flame Art!”

After experiencing the enhancing effects of Fire Ginseng Honey on his Wood Flame Art practice, Qi Ping finally understood why the specialized cultivation pills for many techniques were so expensive.

Honey like Fire Ginseng Honey, which contained both Wood and Fire spiritual energy, made describing his cultivation speed as ‘a thousand miles a day’ no exaggeration.

Especially with the boost from his Yang Fire Constitution, his speed of refining spiritual power was incredibly fast.

This was why Qi Ping managed to touch the barrier of the late Qi Refining stage within just one month.

However, Qi Ping also knew that another contributing factor was his exceptionally stable cultivation base and perfectly natural spiritual power circulation after his sudden enlightenment breakthrough to the sixth level.

Even his physical body strength rapidly increased under the tempering effects of the Fire Spirit Tempering Honey.

It was precisely because of all these conditions, plus the Fire Ginseng Honey brewed from intermediate first-grade Fire Spirit Grass and Blood Ginseng, that Qi Ping could advance a thousand miles a day in his Qi Refining!

He didn’t need to worry about unstable spiritual power, nor did he need to worry about his physical body being unable to withstand it.

“Time to break through!”

Under an ancient pine tree thousands of years old, Qi Ping’s aura suddenly surged.

Then, opening his eyes filled with joy and excitement, he took another portion of Fire Ginseng Honey, swallowed it, and began refining it frantically.

Vast amounts of spiritual energy were continuously refined and absorbed by Qi Ping’s Wood Flame Art, transforming into the power he used to charge towards the late Qi Refining stage.

A massive amount of spiritual energy from the world around him constantly poured into Qi Ping’s body.

As the Wood Flame Art refined more and more spiritual power, the pressure of the spiritual power accumulating within him grew heavier and heavier.

Anyone nearby at this moment would have been able to feel the powerful force building up inside Qi Ping, ready to erupt.

Finally, Qi Ping’s spiritual power gradually reached a critical point, and the accumulated power within his body peaked at this moment.

“Now!”

Sensing the perfect opportunity for the breakthrough had arrived, Qi Ping seized the moment and, without hesitation, launched his charge towards the seventh level of Qi Refining!

Once!
Just once!
The barrier to the late Qi Refining stage was shattered by Qi Ping as if splitting bamboo!

His aura violently surged into the seventh level of Qi Refining!

“Did I break through?”

Qi Ping hadn’t expected his breakthrough this time to be so smooth.

But he forcefully suppressed the joy in his heart, calming his mind to fully comprehend and feel the differences between the seventh and sixth levels of Qi Refining, and to stabilize his new seventh-level realm as soon as possible.

As his realm broke through, a powerful suction force emanated from within his body once again, and the world’s spiritual energy rushed madly into Qi Ping.

A long time later, the aura radiating from Qi Ping finally completely stabilized, firmly remaining at the seventh level of Qi Refining.

“Finally broke through!”

“The seventh level of Qi Refining!”

After his cultivation stabilized, Qi Ping no longer suppressed the joy in his heart. He had finally reached the late Qi Refining stage!
Now, based on this cultivation level alone, he was no longer considered weak in Qing Shi County!

Even among the three major families, where the number of Foundation Building experts could be counted on one hand, the late Qi Refining stage represented the true backbone power of Qing Shi County!

As for this realm, let alone ordinary casual cultivators, even Boss Gao and Manager Zhu, whom Qi Ping knew, were still at the sixth level of Qi Refining and had not yet broken through to the late stage of Qi Refining.

This showed just how difficult breaking through to the late Qi Refining stage was!
Yet, despite the high difficulty, Qi Ping had broken through!
Although reasons included his stable foundation after the sudden enlightenment, ample honey, his Yang Fire Constitution, and his high soul strength, none of that could hide the sharp edge gradually being revealed in Qi Ping.

Now, not counting his animal companions, Qi Ping’s breakthrough to the seventh level at such a young age already fully qualified him to join the Qing Yuan Sect.

However, after learning about the disciples from the Tianhuo Pavilion entering Qing Shi County, Qi Ping temporarily put aside his thoughts of joining the Qing Yuan Sect.

With the Sinister Devotees Alliance one moment, and the Tianhuo Pavilion the next, who knew what other forces were involved in this?
In such a strange situation, it was entirely possible that one of these forces might be wiped out at any moment!

Last time, Qi Ping had seen with his own eyes that green-clothed woman at the ninth level of Qi Refining—an inner disciple of the Qing Yuan Sect—severely injured right in their own territory!
In such a bizarre situation, rashly joining any faction now would be like lighting a lamp in an outhouse—looking for trouble!
Usually, during times like these, new disciples were most likely to become cannon fodder.

Therefore, Qi Ping decided that until the situation stabilized, he would definitely not easily join any force.

He planned to first consider whether there were other ways to obtain Foundation Building cultivation techniques and knowledge.
If it became absolutely necessary to obtain cultivation knowledge, techniques, and rare resources through a sect, Qi Ping would only consider joining after making thorough preparations.

“Looking at the current situation, many people are surely going to die. So, it’s better to wait until everything is in ruins and talent is scarce before choosing to join.”

“Although this definitely can’t compare to the disciples who shared hardships with the sect from the beginning, it shouldn’t be too bad…”

“And this way, I can also avoid the risk of backing the wrong horse and being targeted and killed by opposing forces.”

“The final victor will probably take all anyway, so resource competition likely won’t be as fierce then. It shouldn’t be too difficult for me to get some non-core techniques and resources after joining. As long as it can support my steady cultivation and solidify my foundation, that’s enough.”

Qi Ping wasn’t very interested in external conflicts and power. He just wanted to farm peacefully and cultivate immortality.

Actually, compared to the social status improvement brought by increased cultivation, Qi Ping was more concerned about his own physical condition.

“My spiritual power strength has increased a lot, and my physical body has also strengthened considerably…”

“Most importantly, my body’s vitality and lifespan have become even more vigorous. Compared to how I am now, being a mortal was like being covered in filth and ailments.”

Feeling his increasingly superior physical state and his once again extended lifespan, the joy in Qi Ping’s heart was incomparable.

To him, this feeling was utterly intoxicating!

Seeing it this way, that skinny Li Peng, who liked visiting brothels, was probably right not to favor mortal women. Compared to female cultivators, mortal women were far inferior in terms of physical condition and charm.

After his breakthrough, Qi Ping continuously practiced and contemplated the Tree Bark Skin technique using his new late-stage power. This helped him familiarize himself with the strength of the seventh level while also continuing to deepen his understanding and raise the grade of his Tree Bark Skin technique.

Currently, Qi Ping hadn’t learned many offensive methods. Anyway, his current attacks were far inferior to the combat power of his animal companions.

So, when he had time, Qi Ping only wanted to contemplate the Tree Bark Skin technique until he reached a masterful level, enabling him to defend against enemy attacks under any circumstances.

His Tree Bark Skin technique had already reached the fourth level, and its defensive power was no less than many other defensive spells he knew of.

Because he could see his proficiency level, Qi Ping could adjust the direction of his contemplation accordingly. He believed that if he kept practicing and contemplating like this, he would eventually master the Tree Bark Skin technique until it was like a divine ability. By then, even people with higher cultivation levels might not be able to kill him!
Staying alive was the prerequisite for everything!

After becoming proficient with his new level, Qi Ping used the Spirit Stones from the black-robed talisman cultivator to acquire the adjacent Spirit Land No. 28 in District B as well. This cost him a total of five hundred and eighty-eight Spirit Stones.

From then on, both these spirit lands, located deep in the Misty Cloud Mountains, belonged to Qi Ping!
“From now on, this will be my private garden!”

Regarding the source of the Spirit Stones, Qi Ping fabricated a story for Manager Zhu. Whether the other party believed it or not, Qi Ping didn’t really care.

Based on his understanding of Manager Zhu, the other party probably wouldn’t cause trouble for him and might even help keep the secret.

Most importantly, this amount of Spirit Stones would, at most, attract enemies at the Qi Refining stage, which posed no threat to Qi Ping whatsoever.

At the same time, Qi Ping also made a trip to Sister Nan’s place, bringing her two bottles of honey.

Now that Qi Ping had acquired two spirit lands and had cultivated another batch of Hundred Spirit Grass using his plant growth ability, his honey supply was relatively ample. Setting aside a small portion for Sister Nan wouldn’t affect him much.

Most importantly, Qi Ping was trying to understand his true heart and find his own Great Dao.

Sister Nan helped him when he was weak. Now that he has become stronger and honey is about to be produced in large quantities, he naturally has to make adequate returns. Only in this way will Qi Ping feel that he has a clear conscience and is in a good mood.

After returning to Peak No. 29, Qi Ping immediately set his bees to work on Peak No. 28.

Starting work early meant earning money sooner!

As for Qi Ping himself, he began researching how to brew a marketable version of Hundred Spirit Honey. The first batch of Hundred Spirit Grass would mature in less than a month.

Before that, he had to develop a suitable recipe for sale, so he could convert the harvested Hundred Spirit Grass into Spirit Stone profit.