Courtyard House: The Cultivation System Takes Me Flying

The raging storm of spiritual energy inside the room gradually subsided, and the pure spiritual energy, which had been surging like a river, was drawn in by an invisible force and flowed into Qin Lindong's dantian, where it was steadily absorbed and refined by the newly formed golden core seed.

The lingering spiritual energy from the Qi-inducing and marrow-cleansing process gradually dissipated, leaving only a gentle, watery flow of spiritual energy in the room. The air still carried a faint fragrance of century-old spiritual herbs and high-grade spiritual grains, which calmed the mind and invigorated the spirit.

Qin Lindong slowly opened his eyes.

Two golden lights flashed in his eyes and disappeared in an instant, as fast as shooting stars, before returning to a deep and boundless blackness, as if containing the entire starry sky, calm, vast, and unfathomable, without a trace of worldly air.

A single change in his gaze revealed that he had been completely transformed.

At that very moment, a series of crisp, melodious, and solemn system notifications resounded in his mind:

[Ding! Congratulations, host, you have successfully established your Foundation Establishment! You have officially entered the first level of the Foundation Establishment Realm!]

[Physical Strength: Mortal Limit → Extraordinary Body]

[Superhuman physical characteristics: Invulnerable to blades and spears, immune to all poisons, greatly increased lifespan, immortality!]

[System space: Expanded from 5 cubic meters to 10 cubic meters, doubling the storage space!]

[Reward: Foundation Establishment Pill x1 (Automatically consumed by the host, realm completely stabilized, no inner demons or aftereffects!)]

[Reward: 1 Advanced Spirit Field Seed (Already sent to system space!)]

[Skill Upgrade: Perception Realm → Spiritual Awareness Realm]

[Spiritual Sense Realm Ability: Covers a radius of ten miles, capable of detecting the movements of all things, discerning the strength of vital energy, and identifying the spiritual essence of treasures; a microscopic level of detection!]

Current cultivation level: Foundation Establishment Stage 1 (10%)

Every word was clearly imprinted in Qin Lindong's mind.

Foundation construction successful!

The extraordinary body has officially arrived!

Qin Lindong slowly stood up, his feet firmly planted on the ground. It was just a simple action of standing up, but he could clearly feel the earth-shattering changes in his body.

The qi and blood within his body were no longer the crude qi and blood driven by brute force during the Body Tempering Realm, but rather the true, ever-flowing spiritual energy belonging to a cultivator. The spiritual energy flowed naturally within his meridians, and with each cycle, it continuously nourished, strengthened, and sublimated his physical body, bones, meridians, and even his soul.

He bridging the insurmountable chasm between mortals and the extraordinary with a single step.

From this moment on, he was no longer the steward Lin who mingled in the courtyards of the city, nor a body tempering martial artist who relied on honing his mortal body, but a cultivator who had truly embarked on the path of cultivation, possessed extraordinary power, and held the foundation for longevity!

No amount of worldly martial arts could harm him in the slightest.

Invulnerable to swords and spears, immune to all poisons, and immortal.

This is an ability that countless emperors, generals, martial arts masters, and ordinary people throughout history have dreamed of for their entire lives; it is a supernatural power that only immortals possess in legends.

And now, he possesses all of those abilities.

Qin Lindong slightly raised his hands and quietly examined them in front of his eyes.

Her hands were translucent, with a faint jade-like luster, so smooth and delicate that not a single pore was visible. The black filth expelled from her body had long been automatically purified by spiritual energy, leaving not a trace of impurity. Her body, which had previously been only slightly proportionate, now possessed smooth lines and was full of explosive power. Every inch of muscle, every bone, and every drop of blood had undergone an extraordinary transformation.

He clenched his fist lightly, without revealing any power, yet he could clearly feel the immense force within him, a force that seemed capable of overturning mountains and severing rivers. This was not ordinary brute force, but a transcendent power that surpassed the limits of the physical body.

He took a deep breath and felt as if the whole world had changed.

The air was imbued with spiritual energy, the moonlight with divine radiance, and even the swaying leaves of the old locust tree in the courtyard possessed an incomparably clear rhythm. The five senses were amplified infinitely—hearing, sight, smell, touch, and taste—all transcending the limits of the mundane and reaching an astonishing level.

With a slight thought, Qin Lin quietly unfolded his newly upgraded spiritual consciousness realm.

The invisible and intangible yet real spiritual consciousness, like an enormous net of divine thought, spread out instantly from his body, covering an area of ​​ten miles in radius.

Within a ten-mile radius, every movement and sound was clearly visible, reflected in his mind as if he had seen and heard it with his own eyes and ears.

In the streets and alleys of Beijing late at night, a few pedestrians walk by, night watchmen strike their gongs, guards patrol by, horse-drawn carriages parked at street corners, insects slowly crawling in the soil, sparrows perched under the eaves, and birds soaring through the night sky...

Every blade of grass, every tree, every person, every object, every movement, and every stillness could not escape his spiritual sense.

His gaze returned to the courtyard house where he lived. Every household, every person, every subtle expression, and every whispered word in the entire courtyard was clearly presented in his perception.

The Jia family courtyard remained lifeless and desolate.

Qin Huairu, holding her youngest child, sat in a dimly lit corner, sobbing softly. Her shoulders trembled, filled with the grievances and despair of life. Jia Zhangshi lay on the kang (a heated brick bed), fast asleep, drool still hanging from the corner of her mouth. Even in her sleep, her brows were furrowed, full of meanness. Jia Dongxu sat silently on the threshold, puffing on his pipe, smoke billowing around him. His face was numb and dejected, devoid of his former arrogance.

In the west wing, Yan Bugui held a dim oil lamp, leaned on the table, and kept calculating with his fingers while muttering to himself. He was calculating all the odds and ends for tomorrow's food, firewood, needles and thread. His mind was full of meticulous calculations, and he was unwilling to lose even a penny.

In the north wing, Liu Haizhong stood in front of a dilapidated mirror, constantly straightening his clothes, sighing and repeatedly reminiscing about his past glory, longing for the power and respect he once held as an official, filled with resentment and loneliness.

He Yuzhu lay on the kang, tossing and turning, unable to sleep. His mind was filled with the image of enjoying spirit grain rice with Qin Lindong the next morning. He chuckled to himself every now and then, his heart full of anticipation and admiration.

There were other neighbors, some sleeping soundly and snoring, some talking quietly, some coughing and having trouble sleeping, and some tossing and turning.

Within a radius of ten miles, everything is under our control!

You can see right through people in this hospital!

This is the terrifying power of the Spiritual Consciousness Realm after Foundation Establishment!

Qin Lindong felt completely calm, without a trace of pride, only a detached indifference that looked down upon the mundane world. These worldly joys and sorrows, grudges and calculations, daily necessities and mundane matters, were nothing more than the daily routines of ants to him now, and could no longer stir his emotions.

Just then, another special system notification sounded, carrying a hint of surprise:

[Ding! Host has successfully established Foundation Establishment, becoming the only extraordinary cultivator in the world!]

[Unlock hidden achievement: A celestial being banished to the mortal realm!]

[Achievement Reward: Cultivation Progress +20%!]

[Current cultivation level: Foundation Establishment Stage 1 (30%)!]

[Spirit Field Upgrade Complete: Can now plant Tier 4 Spirit Valleys, with the growth cycle significantly shortened to three days!]

A series of surprising rewards brought a slight joy to Qin Lindong's heart.

His cultivation level increased by 20% directly, saving him dozens of days of arduous training.

The spiritual field has been upgraded again, and the fourth-tier spiritual valley far surpasses the third-tier one. The spiritual energy is more refined, and the growth cycle has been shortened from seven days to three days. This means that his cultivation resources will accumulate continuously and rapidly, and he will no longer have to worry about a shortage of spiritual food. His cultivation speed will reach a new level.

With abundant resources, a stable foundation, and a promising future, we are well on our side.

Suppressing the turmoil in his heart, Qin Lindong slowly walked to the door and gently pushed it open.

squeak-

The old wooden door was pushed open silently.

The bright moonlight, like mercury spilling onto the ground, instantly showered upon him, draping him in a cool and noble silver veil. A gentle night breeze stirred, causing the hem of his robes to flutter slightly, complementing his ethereal and otherworldly aura, making him appear like a true immortal descended to earth, untouched by worldly concerns.

The neighbors in the courtyard, who had already been awakened by the fluctuations of spiritual energy, quietly pushed open a crack in the door and cautiously peered outside.

When they felt the aura of majesty and oppression emanating from the depths of Qin Lindong's soul, everyone involuntarily lowered their heads, their bodies trembling slightly, lacking even the courage to look him directly in the eye. It was an absolute suppression on a different level, the instinctive awe and submission that mortals feel when facing the extraordinary.

"Manager Lin..."

He Yuzhu was a little bolder. He slowly walked out of the room and stood not far away. He looked up at Qin Lindong with eyes full of admiration, awe and excitement. His lips trembled slightly, and he couldn't say anything more for a long time.

In his eyes, the Qin Lindong in front of him was no longer the Manager Lin who could casually exchange a few words with him, but a high and mighty being, like a god.

Qin Lindong shifted his gaze slightly, landing on He Yuzhu. His eyes were calm and gentle, yet they carried an undeniable air of authority.

He nodded slightly, his voice not loud, but clearly reaching everyone's ears:

"It's late, everyone should rest. There's no need to disturb them."

His voice was gentle, like a breeze, yet it carried an irresistible power.

The neighbors, who had originally intended to greet them and express their respect, all responded respectfully, not daring to disobey in the slightest. They quietly retreated back into their houses, gently closed the doors, and dared not make a sound again.

The courtyard, which had just been slightly agitated, instantly returned to the tranquility of the late night.

However, beneath this tranquility, everyone was in turmoil, unable to sleep all night.

They all knew perfectly well that from this night onward, this ordinary courtyard house would have a truly immortal and transcendent being. The steward they revered was no longer an ordinary person.

Qin Lindong stood alone under the moonlight, looking up at the vast night sky.

In the pitch-black sky, the full moon hangs high, the stars twinkle, and the spiritual energy of heaven and earth flows slowly.

Foundation building successful, an extraordinary body descends.

His life turned a completely new page from that point on.

In the past, he struggled, rose, and accumulated power in the city.

Now, he has emerged from his cocoon, transcended the mundane, and holds the key to immortality;

In the future, the small world of Beijing will no longer be able to contain this true dragon that has soared into the sky.

The peaceful life in the courtyard house was a tranquil haven on his path of spiritual practice, and the foundation upon which he began.

But a wider world, a more mysterious realm, a more powerful opportunity, and a more distant starry sky are all waiting for him to explore, conquer, and reach the pinnacle.

The path of the mundane has come to an end; the path of the extraordinary has just begun.

Qin Lindong's lips curled up slightly, revealing a calm smile.

From this night onward, there will be no more ordinary mortals like Tan Lindong, only extraordinary immortals treading the path!