I tamed beasts and achieved immortality in the world of cultivation.

The distance of a hundred feet was covered in an instant.

Chen Qing hid behind a thick bone pillar and peered down. He saw five black wolf-shaped demonic beasts forming a semicircle, blocking a figure in front of a bone wall.

The five black wolves were as big as calves, with jet-black fur, their eyes gleaming with a cold, eerie green light, and thick saliva dripping from their mouths.

The leader was exceptionally tall, with a shoulder height of over five feet, and its aura had clearly reached the upper rank of the first level, making its strength comparable to Qingtian.

And that trapped figure...

Chen Qing's gaze fell on that person, and he couldn't help but be slightly taken aback.

She was a female cultivator with an ordinary face and unremarkable features, but she stood tall and remained calm even when surrounded by five demonic beasts. She held several talismans in her hands, and the speed-up talismans on her feet were mostly faded. Her Taoist robe also had several new tears.

"Isn't that Yao Qi? What's she doing here?"

Chen Qing was immediately filled with doubt.

Yao Qi had clearly left long ago, heading towards the southern secret realm rift. Logically, given her speed, she should be almost at the Forest of Corpses by now. How did she end up here, and be blocked by a pack of black wolves?

"This woman... is dishonest."

Chen Qing muttered to himself, his gaze sweeping over Yao Qi twice, seemingly lost in thought.

But now is not the time to dwell on that.

Chen Qing's lips moved slightly, and a telepathic message condensed into a thin line, precisely reaching Yao Qi's ear: "Fellow Daoist Yao, we are truly destined to meet. If you give me another portion of the Ice Heart Lotus, I can save you once more."

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The center of Boneland.

Yao Qi was intently staring at the five black wolves around her, clutching the silver talisman in her hand, beads of sweat already forming on her forehead.

She inwardly groaned, unable to help but recall what she had experienced that day.

Two hours ago, she parted ways with Chen Qing, intending to head straight towards the secret realm rift. But she hadn't gone far when her innate "Glassy Ice Heart Body" suddenly became slightly agitated.

The Crystal Heart Body is one of the special physical constitutions of the human race.

Those with this constitution possess a pure and clear mind and body, with meridians as smooth as jade and ice. Their cultivation speed is three times faster than that of cultivators with the same spiritual root, and they are better able to sense fluctuations in spiritual energy and track spiritual objects in the world as if it were second nature.

If this physique were to become known to a major sect, it would at least qualify one for the treatment of a true disciple.

However, this physique has another aspect that the world covets: it is naturally a perfect vessel for a furnace!

If it falls into the hands of the righteous path, they may become cultivation partners; if it falls into the hands of the evil path, they will most likely die from being exploited.

Yao Qi's restlessness was a result of sensing the aura of a spiritual being.

Following the sensation, she found a spiritual herb of exceptional quality in a hidden underground cave. Although it wasn't a Foundation Establishment cultivator's spiritual treasure, it was still quite valuable.

But when she emerged from the cave full of joy, she was completely stunned.

The sky above had somehow transformed into a ghastly white dome of bones. The once hazy, gray sky of the secret realm had vanished without a trace, replaced by massive, intertwined white bones that enveloped the entire world, resembling a giant cage of bones.

"What...what kind of place is this?"

Yao Qi was filled with doubt and uncertainty. Before she could figure out what was going on, a pack of black wolves suddenly appeared from some corner and launched a frenzied attack on her as soon as they saw her.

She ran for a while using the speed-up talisman on her feet, during which she killed two first-tier high-grade black wolves. However, the leader of the black wolves became increasingly ferocious, forcing her into this open space where she could neither advance nor retreat.

"Damn it..."

Yao Qi bit her lip, quickly calculating a way to escape.

Her magical power is less than 30%. Although she still has a few trump cards left, once she uses them, her magical power will be depleted, and any monster that comes along can take her life.

Just as she was becoming extremely anxious, a familiar voice suddenly rang in her ears—

"Fellow Daoist Yao, we are truly destined to meet. If you could give me another portion of the Ice Heart Lotus, I could save you once more."

Yao Qi paused slightly, then turned her head sharply to look in the direction where Chen Qing was hiding. A hint of joy flashed in her eyes, followed by a touch of helplessness.

Why does this person act like a debt collector, constantly talking about Foundation Establishment spiritual objects?

"Fellow Daoist Chen..." Yao Qi bit her lip and transmitted her voice back, her voice tinged with bitterness, "That Ice Heart Lotus is my only Foundation Establishment spiritual item, and I have nothing else."

Chen Qing raised an eyebrow and gave a noncommittal "Oh".

Seeing his reaction, Yao Qi felt secretly anxious. She actually had two more "Ice Heart Lotus" plants, but they were related to her path to Foundation Establishment, so she was naturally unwilling to give them up.

But the five black wolves were already stirring, and the leader was crouching low, ready to pounce at any moment.

Helpless, Yao Qi added, "But I can give you a cultivation technique that can increase your chances of successfully establishing your foundation, as a token of my gratitude!"

Chen Qing's heart stirred.

What cultivation method increases the success rate of Foundation Establishment?

He had heard of such things before; they occasionally circulated in the market, but most were incomplete and ridiculously expensive.

The truly effective and complete techniques are all kept by various sects and schools, and are not easily passed on to outsiders.

For example, there are several types within the Lingyun Sect, but even with Chen Qing's wealth, the prices are prohibitive.

However, Chen Qing remained calm and chuckled, "Fellow Daoist Yao, you're quite adept at getting something for nothing. It's just a cultivation technique; how am I supposed to verify its authenticity or usefulness? If you can't produce a Foundation Establishment spiritual item, then I can't help you."

After saying that, Chen Qing made a move to leave, taking a half-step back.

Seeing that Chen Qing was about to retreat, Yao Qi became extremely anxious and quickly transmitted her voice: "Fellow Daoist, please wait! This technique is called 'Condensing Yuan Technique.' Although it cannot directly increase the chance of Foundation Establishment, it can refine mana and solidify the foundation. The purer the mana, the smoother the breakthrough to Foundation Establishment will be. You should understand the reason behind this!"

Chen Qing paused in his steps.

Refine your magical power, solidify your foundation...

This is a good thing.

He is currently at the seventh level of Qi Refining, which is still a long way from Foundation Establishment, but it's always better to solidify one's foundation as early as possible. If he waits until the peak of Qi Refining to start refining his mana, it will be too late.

"That does make some sense."

Chen Qing turned around, his gaze falling on the five black wolves, and slowly transmitted his voice, "However, you must swear an oath with your Dao heart to guarantee that this technique is indeed effective for breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage. Otherwise, I will have suffered a great loss in saving you this time."

Yao Qi looked in the direction where Chen Qing was hiding, her teeth clenched inwardly.

This guy, even though he had already decided to take action, insisted that she swear an oath before he would do so.

However, she also understood that this was just how the world was, and Chen Qing was only willing to negotiate with her because of their past relationship. If it were anyone else, they would be lucky if they didn't take advantage of her misfortune, let alone negotiate.

"it is good."

Yao Qi took a deep breath and spoke solemnly, her voice soft but each word clear: "I... swear on my Dao heart that the 'Condensing Yuan Technique' I gave you is indeed effective in refining magical power and assisting in foundation building. If there is even the slightest falsehood, may I be struck by lightning and my cultivation never advance an inch in my lifetime."

As the vow was made, it seemed as if some unseen force swept across her mind, imprinting the vow onto her Dao heart.

"Fellow Daoist, is it time to make a move?"

Yao Qi's voice carried a hint of helplessness, but also a sense of urging.

The five black wolves seemed to sense something. The lead black wolf let out a low growl, and the four first-tier mid-grade black wolves pounced at the same time!

Yao Qi's expression changed, and the talisman in her hand shone brightly with silver light—

"Chen Qing!"