A public notice was posted seeking a wife, and a female saint from the Immortal Sect was found.

The next morning, Chen Yi saw Li Changqing leave the courtyard early to handle family affairs.

He couldn't help but nod repeatedly. Li Changqing joined the Chen family to control it and use its power, but to be fair, he would really help the Chen family when they needed something.

Before she recovers from her injuries and reaches the ninth level of the Qi Refining stage, the Chen family will always be important to her, regardless of Li Changqing's intentions.

Since it's important, she naturally wouldn't let the Chen family fall easily; she still needed to rely on the Chen family's strength.

In the short term, at least until Li Changqing recovers to the ninth level of Qi Refining, Chen Yi is confident that he can completely outmaneuver Li Changqing. As for how to continue to deceive this girl after Li Changqing recovers to the ninth level of Qi Refining, that can be thought of slowly, since there is still time.

Putting those thoughts aside, Chen Yi went back to his room and sat cross-legged on the bed.

With a thought, the system panel appeared before him.

Name: Chen Yi

Lifespan: 22/86

[Realm: Qi Refining Stage 2 (192/200)]

[Martial Arts Skill: Triple Mountain-Splitting Saber Technique (Minor Mastery 36/50)]

[Spell/Art: None]

[System Function: Authentication (Can authenticate the authenticity of anything in the world, once per day)]

"According to the panel, I'm not far from breaking through to the third level of the Qi Refining stage, so I'll give it a try for now."

He had endured so many days before deciding to cultivate, naturally out of caution. But when the time came to cultivate, Chen Yi would not hesitate, for strength was the foundation for survival in this world.

However, Chen Yi did not intend to use any pills during his first cultivation session.

In the Chen family's storeroom, besides the ten bottles given to Li Changqing earlier, there were actually twenty-eight bottles of Spirit Condensation Pills, ten pills per bottle. As pills for Qi Refining stage cultivation, twenty-eight bottles were not a small amount.

However, the Chen family has a total of seven guards, and each month they need five bottles of Spirit Condensation Pills to support them.

In addition, Zhou Fang is at the peak of the eighth level of Qi Refining and is the most important asset of the Chen family. He also needs five bottles of Spirit Condensation Pills every month. Thus, ten of the twenty-eight bottles of Spirit Condensation Pills have been used.

Although Li Changqing was given ten bottles of pills, Chen Yi already knew that Li Changqing needed twenty bottles of pills to completely stabilize his injuries within six months. Therefore, at least in the short term, some pills had to be left for Li Changqing.

Based on this calculation, the Chen family's stock of Spirit Condensation Pills is actually running low.

"Once this batch of medicinal herbs is transported to the Purple Pill Sect, we will be able to obtain some more Spirit Condensation Pills, which will make things much easier."

Chen Yi had a lot on his mind, but the reason he didn't plan to use pills for cultivation wasn't because he was reluctant. After all, it was his first time cultivating, so he naturally wanted to see what role the system would play.

Stopping his thoughts, Chen Yi calmed down and began cultivating according to the cultivation techniques of the [Mysterious Fire Cultivation Method].

…………

The cultivation process was so intense that time passed unnoticed. When Chen Yi opened his eyes again, it was already sunset.

He checked the system panel immediately.

Name: Chen Yi

Lifespan: 22/86

[Realm: Qi Refining Stage 2 (193/200)]

[Martial Arts Skill: Triple Mountain-Splitting Saber Technique (Minor Mastery 36/50)]

[Spell/Art: None]

[System Function: Authentication (Can authenticate the authenticity of anything in the world, once per day)]

Looking at the information displayed on it, Chen Yi raised an eyebrow. Before he started cultivating, he remembered that his cultivation progress was (192/200), but now it had become (193/200).

"Based on this situation, I can only improve my progress by one point per day of cultivation. I should be able to reach the third level of Qi Refining after seven more days of cultivation."

Of course, Chen Yi understood that this was actually the best-case scenario. He was still unsure whether he could break through smoothly, after all, he had already experienced a failure once before.

"With this system, it would be ideal if one could achieve breakthroughs naturally simply by cultivating. However, the exact outcome will only be clear when the breakthrough occurs."

Having figured this out, Chen Yi didn't hesitate for long. He reached into his pocket, took out a bottle of Spirit Condensation Pills, poured one out, swallowed it, and continued cultivating.

As the potent medicinal power dissolved within his body, Chen Yi dared not be careless and immediately used the [Mysterious Fire Cultivation Method] to absorb the medicinal power within his body as much as possible.

…………

After cultivating for a total of one day and one night, when he opened his eyes again, it was already early morning.

Chen Yi took a deep breath. This was his first time cultivating, but he didn't feel tired at all. On the contrary, he felt energetic.

His attention fell on the system panel, and the next moment, he felt a surge of excitement.

[Realm Level: Qi Refining Stage 3 (1/300)]

He consumed a total of two Spirit Condensation Pills, and through cultivation, he unknowingly broke through to the third level of the Qi Refining stage.

"When the water flows, the channel is formed; when one cultivates, success is achieved."

In this situation, Chen Yi finally understood the function of the system, and he was very satisfied with it.

"A successful breakthrough! We must celebrate!"

Having made up his mind, Chen Yi went out and asked his servants to invite Li Changqing and Liu Shen over.

Liu Shen looked worried. The Ning family steward had died within the Chen family's control. In the past two days, he had already felt the impending storm.

In fact, it wasn't just him; the entire Chen family was already feeling uneasy.

However, Li Changqing remained calm and composed throughout, and personally reassured the Chen family, so the Chen family is currently relatively stable.

"Master, is there anything you need me to do?" Upon seeing Chen Yi, Liu Shen immediately bowed and asked.

Li Changqing also looked at Chen Yi, wondering if Chen Yi was planning to make another decision that would surprise her.

She then narrowed her eyes and said, "Patriarch Chen, congratulations on successfully breaking through to the third level of the Qi Refining stage. Congratulations!"

Liu Shen, who was standing to the side, was taken aback, then his face lit up with excitement, and he quickly asked, "Patriarch, you've broken through?"

Chen Yi smiled and said, "I have broken through, but it's only from the second level to the third level. It's nothing to be surprised about. I called you here to discuss something else."

"Master, please give your orders," Liu Shen said hurriedly, his voice still clearly filled with excitement.

He couldn't help but be excited. The patriarch's breakthrough was incredibly good news for the family, and the Chen family desperately needed such good news.

Chen Yi nodded, looked at Li Changqing, and said, "Now that you have entered the Chen family, you naturally cannot be without a name or status. What I mean is, let's follow the customary rules, choose an auspicious day, and then we will get married. From then on, you will be the rightful wife of the head of the family."

"Of course, this is just my opinion. Is Miss Li willing? If so, then we should have Steward Liu find someone to calculate an auspicious time."

Before Li Changqing could speak, Liu Shen hurriedly said, "If the patriarch breaks through to the next level, and then chooses an auspicious day to marry Miss Li, it will be a double celebration."

Li Changqing remained calm, paused for a moment, and then nodded, saying, "This is exactly what I came here for, so I am naturally willing."

Chen Yi laughed and teased, "You really want to?"

Li Changqing raised an eyebrow. She noticed that the little guy in front of her was smiling rather maliciously.