So what if I have a few billion concubines while I'm cultivating immortality?

The banquet dishes were exquisite.

The atmosphere, however, was somewhat subtle.

Qin Xiao sat in the main seat, calmly eating his meal.

Luo Qingluan sat to his left, her demeanor dignified. She served Qin Xiao food from time to time and occasionally exchanged a few words with Mu Ziyan in a low voice.

Yu Qingyi sat to Qin Xiao's right, her posture upright, but she rarely spoke, only listening silently to the conversation.

Yu Fengling sat to the left of Yu Qingyi, and was initially a little reserved.

Seeing that Luo Qingluan and Mu Ziyan were gentle, he gradually relaxed and asked them all sorts of questions out of curiosity.

"Sister Qingluan, are you also a cultivator? What realm are you at now?"

Yu Fengling blinked her peach blossom eyes and asked.

Luo Qingluan smiled slightly: "I have been taught the cultivation method by His Majesty, but I have not been practicing for long. I am currently at the third level of Qi Refining."

"Level 3 Qi Refining!"

Yu Fengling exclaimed, "Much stronger than me! I'm only at the first level of Qi Refining..."

As she spoke, she lowered her head somewhat shyly.

"Sister Fengling, there's no need to belittle yourself."

Mu Ziyan gently comforted her, "You have spiritual roots, which is already one in ten thousand. As long as you are willing to work hard and have the young master's personal guidance, your progress will not be slow."

Upon hearing this, Yu Qingyi glanced at Mu Ziyan, then looked at Qin Xiao, and suddenly asked, "The 'Water Element Technique' records that the Qi Refining stage is divided into nine levels: the third level is the initial stage, the sixth level is the middle stage, and the ninth level is the completion stage. I wonder if this division is accurate in the real world of cultivation?"

He asked directly, his eyes clear and bright.

Qin Xiao put down his chopsticks, looked at Yu Qingyi, and nodded, saying, "Generally accurate. The Qi Refining stage is the beginning of cultivation, divided into nine levels. The first three levels draw Qi into the body and condense spiritual power. The middle three levels open up the meridians, and the last three levels solidify spiritual power to prepare for foundation building."

He paused, then continued, "However, the records in the 'Water Element Technique' regarding the circulation of spiritual energy and the tempering of divine sense contain many errors. This is one of the reasons why your progress has been relatively slow despite having a Heavenly Spiritual Root. I will correct these errors for you later."

Heavenly Spiritual Root!

Upon hearing this, Luo Qingluan was startled, and her gaze toward Yu Qingyi held a mixture of amazement and understanding.

No wonder His Majesty values ​​this Empress of Yu so much; she is actually a legendary Heavenly Spiritual Root!

Yu Qingyi herself was also slightly taken aback.

She only knew that her cultivation was much faster than that of her cousin, Yu Fengling.

Little did he know that he possessed a rare and exceptional spiritual root.

Qin Xiao had previously mentioned that he had "excellent talent".

But pointing it out explicitly at this moment still stirred a slight ripple in her heart.

"Then... what realm is Your Majesty at now?"

Yu Qingyi couldn't help but press for more information.

Having witnessed Qin Xiao's ability to fly and escape, I know it's far beyond what a Qi Refining stage cultivator could achieve.

Qin Xiao glanced at Yu Qingyi and didn't hide anything: "I am in the mid-stage of Core Formation."

Mid-stage Core Formation!

Yu Qingyi's heart trembled slightly.

Although his exact strength is unknown, Bibo Sanren mentioned Foundation Establishment at the end of the jade slip of "Water Element Technique".

This Core Formation stage should be even more powerful than Foundation Establishment...

"Beyond the Core Formation stage... are there any other realms?"

Yu Qingyi spoke again, her question sounding somewhat urgent.

"nature."

Qin Xiao nodded, "Above the Core Formation stage is the Nascent Soul stage. Nascent Soul cultivators possess great supernatural powers and live for over a thousand years. Above that, there are many other realms such as Deity Transformation, Void Refinement, Body Integration, and Mahayana. With each breakthrough, both strength and lifespan will experience a qualitative leap. As for Mahayana, after passing the Heavenly Tribulation, one can ascend to immortality and live as long as heaven and earth."

Ascend to immortality!

May you live as long as heaven and earth!

These words struck the four women like a thunderclap.

Even though Luo Qingluan and Mu Ziyan had been following Qin Xiao for some time and had gained a basic understanding of cultivation.

Hearing of such a magnificent path still fills me with excitement.

Yu Qingyi's phoenix eyes widened, and her breathing became more rapid.

From a young age, he perused the royal archives and was skeptical of the ethereal legends of immortality.

But now, we hear such a clear and specific division of realms and ultimate goals from Qin Xiao!

This is no longer a vague delusion, but a real and attainable path!

At this moment, the humiliation and resentment she felt from being forced into a marriage alliance and from the fact that Qin Xiao had other women around him were completely dispelled by shock and longing.

If one can truly embark on this path, one will glimpse the secret to immortality...

Those mundane powers and romantic entanglements are indeed nothing!

Yu Fengling was also stunned, muttering, "Become an immortal... My God, how long would that take..."

Qin Xiao observed the different expressions on the four women's faces.

They knew that these words had planted a seed in their hearts.

His gaze swept over the crowd, and he said in a deep voice, "The path of cultivation is fraught with difficulties and dangers. It cannot be accomplished without great perseverance and great opportunities. But now that you have entered this path, you should be courageous and diligent, and never give up."

"Starting tomorrow, I will begin to systematically guide your cultivation."

"Qingluan and Ziyan, you already have a foundation. Continue to cultivate according to the 'Hehuan Immortal Scripture' to consolidate your foundation."

"Qingyi, I will first sort out the 'Water Element Technique' for you, correct its errors, and then teach you a more exquisite method of Qi cultivation."

"Feng Ling, you need to start with the most basic Qi-guiding techniques to build a solid foundation."

"I treat you all equally. Whoever can break through faster, or whoever has a deeper understanding of the Great Dao, I will give more guidance and resources."

"I hope you will cherish this opportunity and not let down your own spiritual potential and my expectations."

The four women all looked solemn and nodded in agreement.

At this moment, no matter how many complicated thoughts they still had in their minds, they had at least reached a preliminary consensus on the pursuit of immortality.

As night deepened, the banquet came to an end.

Luo Qingluan led Yu Qingyi to Changchun Palace, while Yu Fengling and Mu Ziyan were led by palace servants to Yongning Palace.

Qin Xiao stood alone on the white marble steps in front of the Zichen Hall, gazing up at the dazzling Milky Way in the night sky, lost in thought.

The four Daoist partners all possessed excellent spiritual roots and aptitudes.

Yu Qingyi's Heavenly Spiritual Root, in particular, is truly rare.

Next, we need to train them well and improve their strength as soon as possible.

On the one hand, the mutual assistance of dual cultivation can accelerate his own cultivation.

On the other hand, reliable helpers are also needed.

This world may seem to be devoid of spiritual energy.

However, given that a foreign cultivator like Bibo Sanren left behind a legacy, it's hard to guarantee that there won't be other variables.

Establishing their own power base and cultivating loyal followers is imperative.

"The mining of spirit stones in Jinyang Prefecture needs to be accelerated. The refining cauldron has been initially completed, and we can try to refine some simple magical artifacts for them to use for self-defense or to assist in their cultivation..."

"And as for the Kingdom of Yu, although Qingyi has temporarily left the palace, we might still be able to utilize Yu's resources and connections..."

One plan after another took shape in Qin Xiao's mind.

The path of cultivating immortality is never about seeking personal gain.

Resources, influence, and like-minded individuals are all indispensable.

Now that he has come to this world, he possesses a system and a head start.

We must forge our own path to success on this road!

……

The next morning, just as dawn was breaking.

Qin Xiao then got up and sat quietly in the garden behind the Zichen Palace, breathing in the thin purple aura of the morning sun.

Although this world is lacking in spiritual energy, it is still a place where the sun rises and the moon sets, and yin and yang alternate.

There is always a trace of pure essence of heaven and earth that can be collected, which is also beneficial for refining the golden elixir and stabilizing one's cultivation.

About half an hour later, Luo Qingluan, Yu Qingyi, Mu Ziyan, and Yu Fengling had all finished washing up and came to the garden as Qin Xiao had instructed the day before.

The four women all changed into simple dresses that allowed for easy movement; they were all different colors, but all possessed unparalleled beauty.

Standing together, they resemble a vivid painting of beautiful women.

Luo Qingluan was dressed in a light blue outfit, her aloofness as pure as the moon.

Yu Qingyi was dressed in light blue, exuding an extraordinary temperament.

Mu Ziyan wore a lotus-colored long dress, looking gentle and charming.

Yu Fengling's color was a deep crimson, which she favored, and was bright and beautiful.

"Greetings, Your Majesty."

The four women bowed.

Qin Xiao opened his eyes, his gaze sweeping over them, and nodded: "Very good, you've all arrived. From today onwards, you must come here every day at the first quarter of Chen hour (7:30 AM) to cultivate with me for one hour."

"At night, you will take turns coming to the Zichen Palace to cultivate with me!"