Trading system, I exchanged vegetables for golden pills.

As expected, Ye Chen's cold water worked.

Dongzi immediately deflated: "Huh? You need to reach the third level of Qi Refining to learn that? When will that ever happen?"

Ye Chen said calmly, "Learn from Xiao Qi. She's only been cultivating for a week, and she's already reached the first level of Qi Refining!"

It wouldn't have mattered if Ye Chen hadn't said anything, but once he did, Dongzi really wanted to disappear into a crack in the ground.

Another blow...

"Of course, don't be discouraged. There are other techniques that are suitable for you to learn right now!" Ye Chen said leisurely.

Dongzi suddenly perked up again: "Brother Chen, can you finish what you're saying all at once? My heart can't take it!"

Ye Chen glanced at him sideways: "But I don't plan to teach you right now. Your most important thing right now is to break through to the first level of Qi Refining as soon as possible and officially embark on the path of cultivation. Don't let other things waste your mind and spiritual energy!"

They can start practicing the Wind and Thunder Seal and the Sword Control Technique now!

However, they don't have that much spiritual energy to replenish.

The little bit of spiritual energy from heaven and earth each morning isn't enough for them to enjoy.

Let's wait until they break through to the first level of Qi Refining before we talk about it!

Once you learn magic, you'll inevitably get excited and want to try it frequently, just like eating forbidden fruit—there's only the option of zero times or countless times.

Ye Chen had been through this before, and had used up quite a few Qi-replenishing pills for it.

He has Qi-boosting pills, which is why he can do this, but the others don't.

Ye Chen isn't going to provide them with many resources right now; he doesn't even have enough for himself!

The system only allows 10 transactions per day, and resources are in very short supply.

Therefore, Ye Chen planned to teach them after they broke through to the first level of Qi Refining, so that they could use it as a trump card.

Just like at home, he did not teach his parents any other magical techniques.

We won't need it!

Focusing on cultivation, accumulating spiritual energy, and improving their realm is what they should be doing at this stage.

Upon hearing that they could learn it once they broke through the first level of Qi Refining, everyone immediately felt motivated.

Xiao Qi has already broken through, so how far behind can they be?

Qi Lirong said happily, "Master, we've already reached the first level of Qi Refining, so please teach me first!"

Ye Chen shook his head: "I don't want to teach the same thing too many times. Let's wait until everyone has reached the first level of Qi Refining before teaching them all at once!"

Qi Lirong pouted, "Oh, you heard that? Remember to cultivate diligently, okay!"

The group turned their embarrassment into motivation; if they hadn't lacked spiritual energy, they probably would have immediately gone into seclusion for ten days to half a month.

"Alright, I've said what I needed to say. Go cook dinner. Stew a rooster with lingzhi and ginseng. Maybe you'll break through to the next level after tonight's meal!" Ye Chen said with a smile!

He brazenly became a hands-off manager, sitting back and waiting for his meal.

Li Wenlong and Qi Lirong were still unaware of the secrets behind chicken soup, so they were somewhat puzzled.

However, Dongzi and Along knew that chicken soup contained spiritual energy, so they took the soup-making process very seriously!

Without saying a word, the two of them ran to the kitchen to get busy!

"Master, let me cook. I used to cook back in my hometown!" Qi Lirong volunteered to take on the task of cooking.

"Alright, then let's see what you've got. You'll be the head chef. Just cook a couple of simple dishes. Tonight, we'll mainly have chicken soup, so everyone should drink plenty!" Ye Chen nodded.

Anyway, as long as I don't have to cook, anyone can cook, as long as it's edible.

It's easy to cook for 5 people. With chicken soup, you don't have to worry about soup. Even just stir-frying a few vegetarian dishes is enough to make the meal more palatable.

After everyone has tasted the benefits of the chicken soup, they probably won't be able to eat a single bite of food!

Qi Lirong, as expected of someone from the mountains, worked very efficiently. In less than an hour, she had cooked five dishes using the ingredients in the refrigerator.

The dishes were very home-style, but they smelled delicious!

"Dinner's ready! To avoid wasting the food Xiao Qi cooked, I suggest everyone try a couple of bites first!" Ye Chen called out.

Li Wenlong and Qi Lirong still didn't know what their master meant by those words.

How could it be a waste? There are five of them, so eating five dishes is a piece of cake.

But they understood when they finished their vegetables and started drinking the chicken soup.

"Wow—this chicken soup is so delicious!" Qi Lirong exclaimed.

Li Wenlong nodded and took a big gulp: "Not bad, it's been a long time since I've had this kind of free-range chicken. And let me tell you, the chicken soup is really fragrant; you can taste it just by drinking the broth!"

It seems like just drinking chicken soup and eating chicken is enough, but it's so delicious, I have to drink two more bowls!

No wonder Master told them to taste Xiao Qi's cooking before drinking the soup; that's why.

Ah Long and Dongzi remained silent, gulping down the chicken soup.

Li Wenlong glanced at the two of them and said, "I'm saying the chicken soup is delicious, but you don't have to be like this. There are more than enough of us five to finish it, and nobody's going to take it from you!"

However, Dongzi and Along ignored him and started serving themselves a second bowl after finishing their first.

"Something's not right, this soup seems..." Qi Lirong was the first to notice that the soup was unusual, and she took two big sips to savor it.

"This soup has a spiritual energy, and it's very rich!" Qi Lirong's eyes widened, filled with disbelief.

"What?! Spiritual energy? Are you kidding me?!" Li Wenlong hurriedly took two sips to carefully sense it.

The next instant, his pupils contracted sharply, his face filled with shock.

That's truly amazing!

Holy crap, I knew it! Those two were just sitting there silently guzzling down their motivational platitudes!

That's it!

He didn't have time to say anything else and hurriedly started drinking chicken soup!

In the end, Dongzi, Along, and Wenlong each drank three bowls of chicken soup, and Qi Lirong, although a girl, also drank two large bowls.

Fortunately, we used a pot, so there was plenty of soup!

Ye Chen was very pleased to see the group eating and drinking so heartily.

That's how food should be eaten to truly enjoy it.

This time, without his reminder, Dongzi and Along began to practice breathing exercises to refine the massive amount of energy within their bodies after finishing their soup.

This kind of opportunity is rare and hard to come by. You can't usually get to eat something this good.

Li Wenlong and Qi Lirong followed suit and also began to refine the energy within their bodies.

Only the energy you absorb is truly yours!

Only then did Li Wenlong and Qi Lirong truly understand what their master had just said.

It turns out that after drinking the chicken soup, they had no stomach or time to eat anything else; they had to start refining it immediately.

About half an hour later, Qi Lirong was the first to open her eyes, full of excitement.

However, fearing she might disturb others, she remained silent and instead ladled out another small bowl of chicken soup.

This was already the limit of her stomach capacity; she really couldn't drink anymore.

About twenty minutes later, Dongzi and Along opened their eyes, their faces full of excitement.

Ye Chen knew from their lip movements that they had broken through to a higher level, no wonder they were so excited.

A moment later, Li Wenlong also finished his cultivation.

He opened his eyes and saw everyone staring at him, and was taken aback: "You all got here so fast?"