After being jilted by the saintess at the beginning, why is she crying?

Lin Fengmian nodded in satisfaction as he looked at the three men's honest and simple appearance.

These three are now all at the peak of Foundation Establishment, just one step away from Core Formation.

With sufficient resources, breakthroughs are not difficult.

He first led the three into the secret room, then focused his mind on his sea of ​​consciousness and began to communicate with the remnant soul of Li Cheng residing in the Soul-Nourishing Wood.

"Old monster, stop playing dead. Give me a few cultivation manuals, ones suitable for my three brothers."

Li Cheng's aged voice carried a hint of reluctance:

"You little brat, you really think I'm your private library?"

Lin Fengmian chuckled:

"Don't you want to recover as soon as possible? This Soul-Nourishing Wood was something I went through a lot of trouble to get; just consider it rent."

Li Cheng remained silent for a moment, but ultimately compromised.

A moment later, the three Earth-rank cultivation techniques entered Lin Fengmian's sea of ​​consciousness.

He looked at it carefully and his eyes lit up.

A mid-grade Earth-rank cultivation technique – "The Rock-Suppressing Mountain Technique"!

After mastering this technique, one's spiritual power becomes abundant and profound, and one's defensive capabilities are astonishing. One can hold one's own against cultivators of the same level in a head-on confrontation, making it a perfect fit for Xiong Da, who is calm and composed and has a robust physique.

The second technique is a low-grade Earth-rank cultivation method called "Heavenly Hearing and Earthly Seeing Technique"!

After practicing this technique, one can greatly enhance a cultivator's perception and spiritual awareness, enabling them to anticipate opportunities and gather intelligence. It is most suitable for Xiong Er, who is both rough and meticulous.

The third technique, a mid-grade Earth-rank skill – "Windless Shadow Technique"!

This technique is a superior escape method. Once mastered, one's movements become as swift as the wind and as swift as a shadow, making it impossible for cultivators of the same level to even touch the hem of one's clothes.

Xiong San was already agile, and with this skill, he was even more agile.

Each of the three methods has its own strengths.

The three of them working together can form a tactical combination that is both offensive and defensive.

Lin Fengmian engraved the three martial arts techniques into three jade tubes and handed them to the three people.

"This is a low-level cultivation technique. Each of you should take it and study it diligently."

Xiong Da took the jade tube, probed it with his divine sense, and was completely dumbfounded.

"B-Big brother! This...this is a Earth-rank cultivation technique?!"

Xiong Er's hands were trembling: "We've never seen a Level 1 cultivation technique in our lives! Brother, this is too valuable!"

Xiong San's eyes lit up, and he wished he could kneel down and kowtow on the spot.

Lin Fengmian waved his hand and smiled, "Since you all call me elder brother, there's no need for such formalities. Focus on your cultivation and strive to reach the Core Formation stage as soon as possible. Don't worry about resources; I'll find a way."

After saying that, he turned and entered the jade pendant space.

Inside the Frozen Cave, the little earth spirit was dozing under a willow tree, its pink tail swaying. Upon seeing him enter, it immediately pounced on him with renewed energy.

"Master! Master!"

Lin Fengmian rubbed her head, then took out the half of the Soul-Nourishing Wood from his bosom and handed it to her:

"Little earth spirit, please give this to that senior in the palace for me."

The little earth spirit nodded obediently, then skipped and hopped towards the depths of the mist while carrying the Soul-Nourishing Wood.

Lin Fengmian went straight to the spirit field, took out the Azure Fire Qilin Furnace, and placed it under the willow tree.

He then took out a large pile of spiritual herbs from his storage bag, all of which were stockpiles he had previously scavenged in the secret realm.

"Next, it's time to refine some pills for the brothers."

He sat cross-legged, activated the pure yang fire, and began refining elixirs.

One furnace, two furnaces, three furnaces...

With the willow tree enhancing his comprehension, Lin Fengmian's alchemy efficiency was extremely high.

Qi Gathering Pill, Yuan Nourishing Pill, Spirit Condensing Pill, Barrier Breaking Pill... one batch after another of pills were refined, each one of superior quality and imbued with spiritual light.

Now that he has reached the Core Formation stage, refining these second- and third-tier pills is a piece of cake for him.

The little earth spirit quickly ran back and said that the senior had accepted the Soul-Nourishing Wood.

Lin Fengmian nodded and continued to bury himself in refining pills.

Three days later.

Lin Fengmian walked out of the jade pendant space carrying three large bottles of high-grade pills.

He summoned the three Xiong brothers again and distributed the pills to them.

"These pills are enough for you to reach the Core Formation stage. After you return, go into seclusion and do not leave until you break through."

When Xiong Da opened the jade bottle, he was stunned to see it filled with pills that shimmered with spiritual light.

"Big brother...this...this is too much!"

Xiong Er's eyes widened, and he stammered, "Brother, these pills are too precious, we can't accept them!"

We're already more than content to be able to cultivate using the spiritual energy on your mountain!

Xiong San nodded vigorously, shaking his head like a rattle-drum: "Yes, yes, yes! Big brother, you can keep it for yourself! We brothers are tough and thick-skinned, we're not picky!"

Looking at the three men's simple and honest appearance, which was both funny and exasperating, Lin Fengmian felt a warmth in his heart.

He deliberately put on a stern face, hands on his hips, adopting the posture of an older brother lecturing his younger brother:

"Do you still consider me your elder brother? If you do, then accept the pills and go cultivate properly!"

Anyone who dares to slack off, don't blame me for turning against them!

Upon seeing this, the three dared not refuse any longer, but their eyes all reddened.

Xiong Da clasped his hands in thanks first, his voice choked with emotion: "Thank you, brother! We brothers will certainly live up to your expectations!"

Xiong Er and Xiong San also clasped their hands in greeting and said in unison:

"Thank you so much, brother!"

Lin Fengmian waved his hand and laughed, "Go on, go on, stop being so sentimental."

The three nodded emphatically, turned and left, their backs firmly planted.

In the days that followed, Lin Fengmian imparted all his knowledge to the three Xiong brothers.

He not only personally guided the three on the difficulties in their cultivation techniques, but also frequently sent them pills and spirit stones. He even took out a lot of spiritual spring water from his jade pendant space to help them temper their foundation.

With massive amounts of resources poured in, even a pig can be turned into a genius.

Moreover, although the three Xiong brothers were of average talent, they were diligent, hardworking, and single-minded.

With Lin Fengmian's relentless investment, the three's cultivation levels rose steadily, and their foundations became increasingly solid.

In the blink of an eye, several months have passed.

This day.

Above Luoyun Peak, the once clear sky suddenly changed color!

Dark clouds surged, and rumbling thunder echoed!

Immediately afterwards—

Three incredibly thick golden beams of light, like three roaring golden dragons, fiercely soared into the sky!

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The spiritual energy of heaven and earth suddenly surged violently! A tremendous pressure swept out, causing the entire Hehuan Sect to tremble!

Xiong Da's golden pillar of light was thick and earthen, like a towering mountain, exuding an aura of unbreakable stability.

Xiong Er's golden beam of light flickered and shimmered, carrying an insightful intent that seemed to see through illusion;

Xiong San's golden beam of light was light and swift, as if it were melting into the wind, making it difficult to track.

Three Core Formation auras erupted simultaneously, each with its own unique strengths, stunning the entire audience!

All three successfully formed their cores simultaneously!

"My God! The three Xiong brothers... they all reached the Core Formation stage at the same time?!"

"My God! They only reached the Foundation Establishment stage a few months ago, and they've already formed their Core Formation in such a short time?!"