Douluo Continent: Cultivating Qi and Immortals, Insidious to the Extreme

As the sun rises and sets, more than a month has passed in the blink of an eye. Recently, the mountainside where the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye is located has been wafting with the fragrance of medicine from time to time.

Originally, Dugu Yan didn't care much about the pills, but these past few days she has been squatting outside Jiang Xia's room, eagerly waiting for him to come out.

For no other reason than to have a hot dose of the pill.

The aroma of this medicine is so tempting, it's incomparable to the extremely bitter and unpleasant soup that Dugu Bo brews.

Time passed slowly, and the sun was about to set again. Just when Dugu Yan thought she would not be able to wait any longer today, Jiang Xia suddenly opened the door and walked out.

Dugu Yan's eyes lit up, and she rushed over excitedly.

"Jiang Xia, Jiang Xia, where are the pills you've been making? Show them to me quickly, hurry up!"

Jiang Xia smiled slightly: "Don't worry, you'll get your share."

This time, Jiang Xia had an exceptionally good feel for alchemy, and within a month he had produced quite a few pills, which also improved his mood compared to usual.

Even the usually noisy Dugu Yan now seems like a childlike innocence.

Upon entering the main hall, Jiang Xia laid out the refined pills one by one on the table, a total of twelve porcelain bottles of various sizes.

He handed three large porcelain bottles to Dugu Yan: "These are Qi Refining Pills, twenty pills per bottle. Take one pill each time you meditate, and it will significantly increase the speed at which you accumulate soul power."

"These three bottles contain a total of 60 pills, enough for two months of use."

He then distributed two medium-sized porcelain bottles: "These are Qi-restoring pills, ten pills per bottle. They can be used to restore soul power and extend combat time."

"You don't need it now, so keep it for later when you go out to train."

Finally, a small porcelain bottle was taken out: "This bottle contains Rejuvenation Pills, only five pills. They can restore injuries and are a life-saving medicine, effective for both internal and external injuries."

Due to limited materials and the overwhelming power of healing-type Soul Masters on the Douluo Continent, Jiangxia did not refine too many Rejuvenation Pills.

Five grains are enough for Dugu Yan to handle most crises.

"Thank you, Jiang Xia, you're so good to me." Dugu Yan leaped up and pounced on Jiang Xia, hugging his neck and kissing him.

"Hehe, Jiang Xia, your face is so soft."

With a mischievous smile, Dugu Yan released Jiang Xia, turned around, grabbed the pills on the table, and slipped out.

Jiang Xia looked at her back with annoyance. He had lived three lifetimes, but he never expected to be taken advantage of by a little girl today.

The elixirs have arrived; now it's time to focus on cultivation.

More than twenty days passed in the blink of an eye, and with the help of the elixir, Dugu Yan was the first to break through to the first level, reaching the critical level 20.

Based on Dugu Yan's previous pace, it would take her about five months to break through to the next level. Now, with the help of the elixir, she can advance to the next level in just three and a half months.

Previously, it took two and a half levels a year, but now it has been improved to more than three levels a year, saving a third of the time, which is a significant improvement.

Of course, drug resistance and the accumulation of drug toxicity are also factors that cannot be ignored.

However, if Dugu Yan takes pills to assist her cultivation within a safe range, it can increase her cultivation speed by at least one-quarter to one-fifth on average.

In the original novel, Dugu Yan was only level 38 at the age of 19.

With the aid of elixirs in this life, she can save at least two years.

Ten days or so passed quickly. Jiang Xia was cultivating in his room when his internal energy suddenly fluctuated uncontrollably.

The feeling was like a glass of water that was already full of water being blown by a breeze; the bulge at the rim of the glass caused the water surface to tremble slightly, almost overflowing due to the surface tension of the water.

Jiang Xia was secretly delighted, knowing that he was about to make a breakthrough.

Suppressing his joy, Jiang Xia circulated his internal energy through his meridians for several major cycles. His internal energy suddenly vibrated, and his soul power successfully broke through level one, reaching level 16.

At this point, it had been less than three months, or more accurately, 78 days, since his martial soul awakened.

He possesses innate full soul power and cultivates techniques from the immortal cultivation world, making his cultivation efficiency far superior to the meditation methods of Douluo Continent.

But to be promoted one level in 78 days is truly unbelievable.

It should be noted that he started cultivating at the age of 3, reached the first level of Qi Refining at the age of 4, and perfected the first level of Qi Refining at the age of 5. It took him two whole years to advance, averaging five levels per year.

It only took 78 days to advance from level 15 to level 16, and the cultivation speed has not decreased much compared to the Soul Master stage.

Undeniably, the role of elixirs played a significant part in this.

Cultivators who defy the laws of nature and seek to seize the bounty of heaven and earth inevitably need wealth, companions, methods, and land.

The elixirs of today are wealth, Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan are lovers, the various cultivation techniques and methods accumulated in their previous lives are the Dharma, and the Yin-Yang Eye of Ice and Fire is the earth.

Unbeknownst to him, Jiangxia had already gathered the four elements he had dreamed of in his previous life.

If he had such good conditions in his previous life, he wouldn't have only reached the peak of Foundation Establishment.

The past is gone with the wind, but fortunately, Jiangxia still has a chance in this life.

After finishing his practice, Jiang Xia stood up and slowly opened the door.

Cultivation also requires a balance of intensity and rest. Now that he has broken through, he does not intend to continue cultivating.

At this point, 70 days had passed since Dugu Bo left, and only 20 days remained until the agreed three-month deadline.

Since breaking through to level 20 a dozen days ago, Dugu Yan has had little motivation to cultivate and has been hoping that Dugu Bo will come back to help her hunt for soul rings.

After thinking it over, since I don't have anything else to do lately, I might as well help this girl hunt for a spirit ring.

A mere hundred-year-old soul beast is no problem for Jiang Xia at all.

Perfect timing, I haven't really studied the soul beasts in Douluo Continent yet, I can take this opportunity to learn more about them.

Having made up his mind, Jiang Xia first went to check on Dugu Xin's condition, and after settling everything, he turned around and went to Dugu Yan's room.

dong dong dong~

Jiang Xia knocked on the door and called out, "Yanzi, do you want to go on a soul hunt?"

"Soul Hunting? Help me hunt for my second soul ring? I'll go, I'll go."

Upon hearing Jiang Xia's voice, Dugu Yan quickly opened the door and rushed out.

I have no idea what she was doing. Her hair was a mess, like a bird's nest, and she wasn't wearing a coat. She just rushed out wearing a close-fitting top and barefoot.

"Jiang Xia, will you help me hunt for my second spirit ring?"

Jiang Xia nodded helplessly: "That's right, hurry up and pack your things, let's set off now."

"Okay, wait for me, I'll be right there."

As she spoke, Dugu Yan rushed into the room again and tidied herself up from head to toe in less than five minutes.

"Jiang Xia, I'm all better now, let's go."

Jiang Xia looked her up and down. Her hair was still a bit messy, and her clothes and shoes weren't neatly put on, but she looked a little better than before.

It has to be said that it's better to be young. If she were a few years older, she definitely wouldn't be able to leave this house without half an hour of getting ready.

"Alright, let's go then."

Jiangxia led the way down the mountain, and Dugu Yan cheered and quickly followed.

"Alright, let's go, off to hunt souls..."