Courtyard House: The Cultivation System Takes Me Flying

As the sun completely sank behind the western mountains, night fell over the land of Qinglan Prefecture.

The night sky in the cultivation world is far more dazzling than that of the mortal world. The Milky Way hangs upside down, and the stars are not as unreachable as those in the mortal world. Instead, they are like spiritual jade inlaid on the sky, sprinkling strands of star power that intertwine with the spiritual energy rising from the ground, transforming into visible streams of light that flow slowly through the mountains and forests.

The Eternal Immortal Abode remained warmly lit, without the ostentatious display of lights blazing all night. Only a few spirit lamps floated quietly between the houses and spirit fields, their soft glow dispelling the darkness without emitting the slightest ostentation. The triple array of the grotto-heaven was operating at full power, completely concealing the entire immortal abode within the folds of the void. Even if a Golden Core cultivator flew overhead, they would only see an ordinary mountain forest, completely unaware that a celestial grotto-heaven was hidden within the mountain's interior.

Qin Lindong remained seated cross-legged on the central stone platform, closing his eyes and breathing exercises.

The spiritual energy of the cultivation world surged into his body like a mighty river, causing the golden core within his dantian to rotate faster and faster. Golden Dao patterns seemed to come alive, shimmering and dancing on the surface of the golden core. The Undying Battle Body operated automatically, and with each breath, a massive amount of spiritual energy washed over his limbs and bones, causing his bones to emit subtle crackling sounds, like metal striking stone. His physical strength was silently and continuously transforming towards a higher level.

With his cultivation at the third level of the Golden Core stage at 75%, his progress was still steadily increasing under the nourishment of pure spiritual energy.

There are no bottlenecks, no obstacles, and no inner demons interfering.

Qin Lindong's mind was clear and free of any distracting thoughts. He did not pursue a breakthrough overnight, nor did he crave a stroke of good fortune, much less covet the secret treasures of the outside world. For him, cultivation was a gradual process, a steady and solid step-by-step approach, far more sustainable than forcing growth.

The path to immortality is slow is fast, and stability is strength.

His spiritual sense remained concealed, like a soft, large net covering a hundred miles inside and outside the cave. No matter the slightest breeze, any fluctuation of spiritual energy, or the approach of any living being, nothing escaped his perception.

At midnight, outside the cave, a faint fluctuation of spiritual energy quietly appeared.

Qin Lindong's eyes were not open, but the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.

coming.

He had long anticipated that the sudden appearance of an area with exceptionally rich spiritual energy within Qinglan Prefecture could not remain unnoticed forever. However, he hadn't expected the other party to arrive so quickly; it was only the second day after he entered the cultivation world that cultivators came to his door.

However, the newcomer was neither a formidable enemy nor a provocateur.

With a clear spiritual sense, they detected a young cultivator dressed in a blue Daoist robe standing three miles outside the cave. The cultivator appeared to be in his early twenties, with a cultivation level at the late Foundation Establishment stage. His aura was stable, without a trace of ferocity. He held a blue jade tablet in his hand and was cautiously surveying his surroundings, his expression showing a mixture of respect and restraint.

This person is not a core disciple of the Qinglan Sect, but merely an outer sect steward responsible for patrolling the area.

As a native sect of Qinglan Prefecture, the Qinglan Sect controls a vast territory spanning thousands of miles. Whenever there are unusual spiritual energy fluctuations, monster disturbances, or gatherings of rogue cultivators within its borders, it dispatches disciples to investigate. When the Eternal Immortal Mansion descended, although it was concealed by an array, it still leaked a trace of extremely pure spiritual energy, which was noticed by the Qinglan Sect disciples on night patrol.

The young cultivator lingered outside the cave for a moment, not daring to venture deeper. He simply bowed respectfully towards the depths of the forest, his voice not loud, yet clearly reaching the cave:

"Zhou Cheng, an outer sect steward of the Qinglan Sect, was ordered by the sect to patrol this place to investigate the unusual spiritual energy. He had no intention of offending the sacred land of immortals and hopes that senior will show himself to meet him."

His tone was humble and his manners were impeccable.

Qin Lindong slowly opened his eyes, a flash of golden light appearing briefly before returning to calm.

He rose and stepped down from the stone platform without disturbing the people cultivating inside the cave. With a light step, his figure vanished from the spot in an instant. The next moment, he appeared outside the cave, amidst the dense green mountains and forests.

The moonlight shone on him, his white robes were as pure as snow, and his demeanor was serene, like a celestial being descended to earth under the moon.

Zhou Cheng was bowing his head and waiting when he suddenly felt a slight movement of spiritual energy in front of him. He looked up and was immediately shocked. He quickly bowed deeply, his forehead almost touching the ground.

"Junior Zhou Cheng greets Senior! I was unaware that Senior was cultivating in seclusion here, and I have disturbed you without permission. I am utterly guilty!"

He couldn't discern Qin Lindong's cultivation level at all; he only felt that the other person stood there as if he were one with heaven and earth, unfathomable. In the cultivation world, if one couldn't see through someone's cultivation level, there were only two possibilities—the other person was a high-level cultivator far surpassing oneself, or a reclusive master.

Neither of them are things that a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator like him can afford to provoke.

Qin Lindong stood with his hands behind his back, his voice calm and unwavering: "The unusual spiritual energy here is none of your business. Go back and inform the Qinglan Sect that this place already has an owner. Behave yourselves and do not interfere with each other."

His tone was calm, yet carried an undeniable air of authority.

Zhou Cheng's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly nodded, "This junior understands! This junior will immediately return to the sect to report, and will never dare to disturb your cultivation again!"

He dared not say more, nor dared to look any longer. He respectfully took three steps back, then turned to leave.

"etc."

Qin Lindong suddenly spoke.

Zhou Cheng paused, quickly turned around, feeling uneasy, wondering what other instructions his senior might have.

Qin Lindong raised his hand and waved, and an ordinary stone tablet, pure white and devoid of any spiritual energy, flew out and landed in front of Zhou Cheng.

"This is the token of our Eternal Immortal Sect. If the Azure Mist Sect has any official business in the future, you may bring this token. Other unauthorized persons are not allowed to approach within a hundred miles."

Zhou Cheng quickly accepted the stone tablet with both hands. He felt its warm, ancient texture; though it lacked spiritual energy, it seemed to weigh a ton. He bowed again, saying, "This junior will remember your teachings, senior! Eternal Immortal Sect, this junior has taken note!"

"Go."

Qin Lindong waved his hand, and his figure disappeared into the dense forest again.

Zhou Cheng stood there, respectfully waiting for a long time. Only after confirming that his senior had left did he let out a long sigh of relief, his back already soaked with cold sweat. He dared not linger and immediately activated his movement technique, transforming into a streak of azure light as he sped towards the Qinglan Sect.

Inside the cave, Qin Lindong slowly returned.

Everything happened silently, as if it had never happened.

He returned to the central stone platform, sat cross-legged, and continued his meditation with his eyes closed.

Contact with the outside world was a trivial matter, not worth disturbing everyone in the manor. What he wanted was never to collude with outside sects, but complete peace and security.

As for the Qinglan Sect, as long as they are sensible and don't provoke him, he won't make things difficult for them.

The best way to get along is to keep to yourself and not interfere with each other.

The night passed peacefully.

The next morning, as the first rays of sunlight pierced through the clouds, the Eternal Immortal Abode was once again enveloped in rosy light.

The air is filled with the fragrance of the sacred valley, the spring water gurgles, and birds sing softly—a scene of perfect harmony.

The people in the monastery gradually woke up and began a new day of practice and work.

He Yuzhu remained at the entrance to the cave, maintaining meticulous vigilance. After a night of cultivation, his early Foundation Establishment stage had become more stable, his flame spiritual energy more refined, his eyes gleaming with spiritual light, and his spirit and energy reaching an unprecedented peak.

"Immortal Lord." Upon seeing Qin Lindong, He Yuzhu bowed respectfully.

"The Qinglan Sect disciples came last night, but I have already sent them away," Qin Lindong said calmly. "In the future, if any Qinglan Sect members come with a white stone token, they may be allowed to pass and report their presence. All others will be stopped at the gate."

He Yuzhu's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly nodded, "Disciple understands! I will certainly not allow any unauthorized persons to disturb the peace of the Immortal Abode!"

He hadn't expected that outside sects would come knocking on his door so soon. However, the Immortal Lord had already handled the situation perfectly, which only increased his respect for him and heightened his vigilance.

Not far away, Yan Bugui and Liu Haizhong were already busy in the spirit field.

After two days and nights of nourishment from the spiritual energy of the cultivation world, the seventh-grade spirit grain in the spirit field underwent a complete transformation. The ears of grain were golden and plump, and every grain contained rich spiritual energy. From a distance, it looked like a golden ocean. The two worked skillfully, guiding the spiritual energy, irrigating, and weeding, cooperating perfectly, with satisfied smiles on their faces.

In their mortal lives, they spent their entire lives calculating daily necessities and arguing over petty gains. But now, residing in a celestial paradise, their cultivation progresses daily, they are free from worries about food and clothing, living a peaceful and carefree life. The calculating hearts of the past have long been worn down by time and spiritual energy.

For them, being able to live peacefully in such a paradise is the greatest blessing.

"Immortal Lord, the spirit grains are growing even better today. In a few more days, we will be able to harvest the first batch of spirit grains, enough for us to eat for a long time," Yan Bugui said with a smile.

Liu Haizhong nodded in agreement: "Yes, with such a spiritual field, the immortal abode will have no worries about food and clothing in the future, and there will be no need to worry about cultivation resources either."

Qin Lindong nodded slightly: "Thank you both. I'll entrust the matter of the spirit field to you two."

"Rest assured, Immortal Lord, we will do our utmost!" the two replied in unison.

On the lakeside, Qin Huairu and her three children were meditating and practicing breathing exercises.

Surrounded by water-attribute spiritual energy, Qin Huairu's temperament became even more ethereal, her skin fair and her eyes gentle, like a fairy in the water. The three children, Banggeng, Xiaodang, and Huaihua, under the nourishment of the spiritual energy, saw their auras rise again, their peak Qi Induction Realm cultivation completely stabilized, and they could break through to Foundation Establishment at any moment.

The three children were pure of heart, and when they meditated, they were meticulous and without the slightest restlessness.

Upon seeing Qin Lindong approach, the three quickly stood up and bowed, their voices clear and crisp: "Good morning, Immortal Master."

Qin Huairu also bowed gracefully and smiled gently, "Immortal Master, the children cultivated very diligently today."

Qin Lindong raised his hand, and three gentle streams of spiritual energy flowed into the three children's bodies to help them stabilize their spiritual veins. He smiled and said, "With a solid foundation, your future cultivation will naturally follow."

The three children smiled happily, sat down cross-legged again, and began their meditation.

The white jade rhinoceros lay docilely by the lake, its snow-white fur shimmering in the sunlight. Sometimes it would lower its head to drink from the spiritual spring, and sometimes it would gently nuzzle the three children with its head. Its adorable appearance made it the most heartwarming companion in the grotto.

In a corner of the courtyard, the four members of the Jia family continued to work diligently.

Jia Dongxu trimmed the spirit bamboo, Jia Zhangshi wiped the courtyard, and Jia Geng stayed quietly by the three children's side, looking after them. The four of them moved slowly and deliberately, not daring to slack off in the slightest. They knew in their hearts that they owed their current status entirely to the Immortal Lord's shelter, and only by being law-abiding and working diligently could they remain in this fairyland.

The former arrogance, laziness, and selfishness have long since vanished, leaving only caution and humility.

The people of the prefecture each performed their duties, and the atmosphere was harmonious and peaceful.

There were no arguments, no scheming, no backstabbing, only peace, tranquility, and warmth.

Qin Lindong walked slowly through the cave, his gaze sweeping over every corner, a sense of peace filling his heart.

This is the eternal immortal sect he desired.

Do not vie for hegemony, do not seize profits, do not cause trouble, and do not get involved in disputes.

To guard only this pure land, protect the peace of this prefecture, and live a peaceful life.

Just then, a calm system notification sounded.

[Ding! The host has completed the first contact with an external sect, established the sect's territory, and triggered the sect establishment reward.]

[Immortal Sect Title: Eternal Immortal Abode Officially Established; Within the territory of Qinglan Prefecture, no one may offend it at will]

[Upgraded Cave Heaven Defense Formation: Added Mountain-Protecting Formation - Eternal Barrier, unbreakable by Golden Core cultivators, and completely unharmed by cultivators below the Nascent Soul stage even with full force]

[The cultivation speed of all disciples in the academy has increased again, with current efficiency fifteen times that of the mortal period.]

[Host reward: Your Golden Core Stage 3 cultivation has increased to 90%, you are only one step away from Golden Core Stage 4]

A vast and gentle power surged into his body, causing his dantian to vibrate violently and golden Dao patterns to flash wildly. Qin Lindong's cultivation level rose rapidly, like a boat rising with the tide.

Golden Core Stage 3, 90% Complete!

He was just a hair's breadth away from breaking through the fourth level of the Golden Core realm and reaching an even higher level!

He could clearly feel the power within his body surging, with his physical body, spiritual consciousness, and Dao foundation all undergoing comprehensive improvement. His Undying Battle Body was transforming once again, with golden light faintly flowing beneath his skin, and its strength invulnerability to all magic was even greater than before.

Inside the cave, the ground trembled slightly, and an invisible barrier quietly spread out, completely enveloping the entire cave.

The Mountain-Protecting Array - Eternal Barrier - silently activated.

From then on, even Nascent Soul cultivators found it difficult to easily breach the Immortal Abode's defenses.

The grotto is safe and secure, as solid as a rock.

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

The establishment of a clan need not be celebrated or announced to the world.

He establishes a sect in his heart, and that is what establishes a sect.

A peaceful and stable immortal abode is the mountain gate.

At noon, Qin Huairu prepared a light and delicious celestial meal as usual. Rice was cooked with spiritual grains, soup was made with spiritual spring water, and spiritual fruits were arranged on a plate, filling the air with fragrance and nourishing the mind and spirit. Everyone in the courtyard sat together like a real family, eating quietly in a warm and harmonious atmosphere.

After the meal, everyone returned to their respective spiritual practices.

He Yuzhu meditated and practiced the Flame Technique, Yan Bugui and Liu Haizhong tended the spiritual fields, Qin Huairu guided the children in quiet breathing exercises, the four members of the Jia family worked diligently, and the white jade spirit rhinoceros lay beneath the stone platform, guarding the cave.

Everything remained as peaceful and stable as ever.

Qin Lindong stood with his hands behind his back at the edge of the cave, gazing at the continuous green mountains outside.

He knew that after receiving Zhou Cheng's report, the Qinglan Sect would definitely take some action. They might send someone with a visiting card, or they might send gifts to show goodwill, or they might choose to wait and see, not daring to provoke them easily.

But no matter how the outside world changes, it has nothing to do with him.

The rise and fall of the Qinglan Sect has nothing to do with him.

The opening of the secret realm in the cultivation world has nothing to do with him.

The fighting and killing among cultivators from all directions had nothing to do with him.

The opportunities and fortunes of heaven and earth have nothing to do with him.

He guarded only this small grotto and protected the people of this prefecture.

Cultivate the path to longevity and become a free person.

As the sun sets, the evening glow once again blankets the sky over Qinglan Prefecture.

The Eternal Immortal Abode was shrouded in rosy light, the Spirit Valley shimmered with gold, the Spirit Lake reflected the glow of the sunset, the Spirit Bamboo swayed gently, and an aura of peace permeated all directions.

Qin Lindong sat cross-legged on the central stone platform, closing his eyes to meditate.

The golden core spun, spiritual energy surged, and cultivation steadily approached the fourth level of the golden core.

The grotto is peaceful and serene, the years are tranquil, the whole courtyard is healthy and longevity is within reach.

The outside world remains noisy, with numerous sects vying for power, endless battles, and countless opportunities.

The Eternal Immortal Abode remains a secluded paradise, isolated from the world.

Do not disturb the world, do not get tainted by dust.

When the Immortal Sect was first established, it did not seek to dominate the world, but only to maintain eternal peace and stability.

The mortal world is far gone, the path to immortality is long.

Our original aspiration remains unchanged, and our immortal abode endures forever.

In the years to come, no matter how the world changes, this place will remain a pure land.