Courtyard House: The Cultivation System Takes Me Flying

As dawn broke over the ancient Chang'an realm, the Eternal Immortal Abode was bathed in a warm, jade-like light. The Heavenly Dao's spiritual veins flowed day and night, and the spiritual energy in the air condensed like a thin mist, making one feel refreshed with every breath. After the previous advancement of the grotto-heaven and the locking of the ancient Chang'an form, the entire Immortal Abode had entered a state of eternal tranquility, free from disasters, difficulties, and disturbances.

Qin Lindong awoke from his meditation on the central stone platform, the golden light in his eyes subdued. His cultivation at the late stage of the seventh level of the Golden Core realm was now completely stable. He had achieved perfect enlightenment and his mind was flawless; he no longer needed to cultivate diligently. The spiritual energy of heaven and earth would naturally flow into him, causing his cultivation to steadily and naturally rise. For him, cultivation was no longer about pursuing power, but about protecting the peace and tranquility he enjoyed year after year.

Today, the grotto was less noisy and more serene. Qin Lindong walked slowly into the depths of the spirit bamboo forest. Nourished by the spiritual veins of the Heavenly Dao, the bamboo stalks were as green as jade, and the leaves shimmered with a faint spiritual light. They not only calmed the mind and spirit but also contained a subtle Daoist charm. He raised his hand and waved it lightly. A gentle golden spiritual energy swept out, and the bamboo stalks automatically arranged themselves neatly, connecting with each other, and in an instant, a simple and elegant bamboo study was built.

The study had no doors or locks, was open on all sides, allowing the breeze to enter and the sunlight to shine in. In the center were several spirit wood desks and bamboo chairs, the desks empty, yet exuding an air of refined elegance. Qin Lin pointed his finger again, and countless bamboo slips and scrolls gleaming with spiritual light appeared out of thin air, neatly arranged on the bamboo bookshelves. These books were not martial arts techniques, but rather basic Taoist scriptures of the cultivation world, on the care of spiritual plants, the cultivation of mind and character, and ordinary poetry and literature, balancing cultivation and literary enjoyment, not intended to harm people, but only to increase wisdom.

[Ding! The host has constructed the Spirit Bamboo Study, and the celestial energy of the cave is flourishing, further enhancing the perfect and stable state!]

[Automatic activation of the study: Everyone in the academy can enter the study to calm their mind and cultivate their character, steadily improving their comprehension, knowledge, and wisdom.]

[Automatic text adaptation: Children can read introductory poems, and adults can read basic Taoist scriptures; there is no obscure or difficult language]

[Blessed by the spiritual energy of the bamboo: Everyone's mind is more stable, distracting thoughts are eliminated, and good fortune is long-lasting]

[Host reward: The late stage of the seventh level of the Golden Core realm has been stabilized to its peak, and you are only one step away from the eighth level of the Golden Core realm.]

[Reward for the entire academy: Intelligence +15%, children's intelligence greatly enhanced, adults' resolve strengthened]

The system notification faded away peacefully. Inside the Lingzhu Study, the scholarly atmosphere lingered, and the rosy light flowed, blending with the spiritual energy of the grotto, making it another elegant place in the Eternal Immortal Abode.

The people inside the grotto quickly noticed the unusual activity deep within the spirit bamboo forest and slowly made their way over. He Yuzhu was the first to reach the study. Looking at the simple and elegant bamboo study, he scratched his head and smiled, "Immortal Lord, is this the study of our Immortal Abode? I didn't read many books when I was in the mortal realm, but now I can finally learn some culture." He was now a Golden Core cultivator in the early stage, his power steady and restrained, yet he still retained the cheerful and straightforward nature he had in the mortal realm, and his heart for protecting the Immortal Abode had never changed.

Yan Bugui and Liu Haizhong exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with joy. Yan Bugui stroked his white beard and laughed, "Good, good! I always wanted to learn something in the courtyard before, but I didn't have the means. Now that the immortal abode has a study, we two old bones can read the Taoist scriptures, cultivate our minds and bodies, and it's not a wasted life." Liu Haizhong nodded repeatedly. His former ambition for officialdom had long since vanished. Now he only wished to cultivate himself in the study and spend his years in peace.

Qin Huairu led the three children by the hand and slowly walked into the study. Looking at the shelves full of books, she smiled gently: "With the study, the children can learn more knowledge, broaden their minds, and avoid detours in their future cultivation." Banggeng, Xiaodang, and Huaihua, the three young cultivators in the late Foundation Establishment stage, were full of curiosity. Their little hands gently stroked the bamboo bookshelves. Spirit butterflies also flew into the study and landed on the books, adding a touch of elegance.

The four members of the Jia family followed silently behind. Jia Dongxu and Jia Zhangshi looked at the shelves full of books with a hint of awe in their eyes, while Jia Geng sidled up to Bang Geng, staring at the primers and poems with longing in his eyes. They had lived aimlessly in the mortal world before, but now they enjoyed peace and stability in the immortal abode and wanted to calm down and learn something so as not to let down the immortal lord's protection.

A white jade rhinoceros lay at the entrance of the study, its snow-white fur brushing against the green bamboo. Gentle and quiet, it seemed to be infected by the scholarly atmosphere, no longer playing around, but quietly guarding this elegant study.

Qin Lindong stood in the center of the study, his voice calm and gentle: "From now on, Lingzhu Study will be open at all times. Everyone is free to come and go, to read, cultivate themselves, and enhance their wisdom and character. There is no need to force anyone; just do as you please."

"Thank you, Immortal Lord!" Everyone bowed in unison, their voices filled with gratitude.

In this ancient and peaceful celestial abode, power is no longer lacking, and stability is already assured. What is lacking now is the refinement of culture and the nourishment of wisdom. Reading is not for the pursuit of fame or fortune, nor for the cultivation of martial arts, but simply to make one's character more harmonious and to make life more fulfilling.

Banggeng was the first to walk to the primer, tiptoed to take down a scroll, sat on a bamboo chair, and began to read it with great seriousness. The text was simple and easy to understand, paired with illustrations and philosophical concepts, making it easy for a child to comprehend. With the added literary flair, Banggeng quickly understood several pages, his little face beaming with joy. Xiaodang and Huaihua also took their primers and nestled beside Qin Huairu, softly reciting along with their mother. Their clear reading voices echoed through the bamboo grove, melodious and pleasant to the ear.

Qin Huairu took a scroll of the Water Attribute Mind-Nature Dao Scripture, sat quietly and read it. Her gentle temperament blended with the scripture, and her Water Spirit Dao became increasingly harmonious, making her Foundation Establishment Peak cultivation more and more stable. Although He Yuzhu did not like literature, he also took a scroll of the Fire Basic Dao Scripture, sat down and slowly flipped through it. Fire Spiritual Energy flowed slowly within his body, and his originally rough cultivation method gradually became delicate and refined, making his early Golden Core Dao foundation more solid.

Yan Bugui and Liu Haizhong sat at the desk, carefully studying the Daoist scriptures on cultivation and health preservation. Their aged faces became increasingly relaxed, and their late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivation, nourished by both literary and spiritual energy, steadily climbed towards its peak. The four members of the Jia family also each chose a suitable book and quietly read it. Gone was the impetuousness and harshness of their mortal selves; their eyes now held a greater sense of composure and peace.

Qin Lindong walked slowly to the window of his study, sat quietly watching the bamboo. A gentle breeze rustled the bamboo leaves, their sound mingling with the reading aloud from within the books, creating the most peaceful melody in the world. His spiritual consciousness no longer enveloped the eight thousand miles of Qinglan Prefecture, but returned to his grotto, guarding only this study before him, his family, and a period of tranquil life.

Outside, Qinglan Prefecture remains rife with conflict. Disciples of the Qinglan Sect fight tooth and nail for high-level cultivation techniques, rogue cultivators risk everything for a fragmented Daoist scripture, and demonic beasts battle endlessly for spiritual lands. All this strife, restlessness, and danger have nothing to do with the Eternal Immortal Abode. Here, there are no struggles for cultivation techniques, no disputes between Daoist lineages, only readily available scriptures, the peace of reading at will, and the tranquility of being detached from worldly strife.

For a full hour, the study was quiet and peaceful, with only the sounds of turning pages, recitation, and bamboo leaves filling the air. Immersed in the literary atmosphere, all distracting thoughts vanished, wisdom grew, and even their breathing became more steady.

At noon, Qin Huairu gently reminded them, "Children, it's time for lunch. You can come back to the study to read in the afternoon." Only then did everyone reluctantly put down their books and slowly walk out of the study.

Holding a volume of primers for children, Banggeng earnestly said, "Immortal Master, I will come to the study every day from now on to read, cultivate my mind, and practice my cultivation." Xiaodang and Huaihua nodded in agreement, saying in unison, "We'll come every day too!"

Qin Lindong nodded slightly, and with a light tap of his fingertips, three gentle streams of spiritual energy flowed into the three children's bodies, helping them to regain their intelligence: "Just calm your mind, there's no need to force it."

On the stone table, the fragrance of spiritual rice, the sweetness of spiritual fruit, and the warmth of spiritual spring water filled the air. Everyone in the courtyard sat together, and during the meal, they no longer talked about their cultivation progress, but about the literary pleasures in books, the poems recited by children, and the calming words in Taoist scriptures. The warm and harmonious atmosphere was imbued with a touch of refined elegance.

After the meal, everyone rested. The children played in the spirit garden with books in their hands, accompanied by white jade rhinoceroses and fluttering butterflies. The adults either sat quietly to cultivate themselves or returned to their studies to read. Everyone found their own joy and peace in their own place.

Qin Lindong stood with his hands behind his back in front of the Lingzhu Study, watching the rosy light fall on the scrolls, where literary and spiritual energy intertwined, and his heart was at peace. The power of the peak seventh level of the Golden Core realm flowed quietly within his body, merging with the celestial energy of the Cave Heaven, and his state of mind became increasingly perfect.

Lingzhu Study: Enhancing Wisdom and Intelligence

A scholarly atmosphere pervades the mansion, and the years pass by with a serene elegance.

Do not pursue cultivation techniques, do not crave killing and violence.

Cultivate your mind and character, and stay at home.

The mundane world is far removed, the immortal path is leisurely and carefree.

Accompanied by the sound of reading, Chang'an endures for eternity.