Hide in The Immortal Cultivation World, Strike Hard in the Martial World
Chapter 172 - 117 Sudden Change

Being at the fourth level of Qi refining at the age of 25 is undoubtedly slow,

Generally speaking, to successfully reach the Foundation Establishment, one needs to reach the late stage of Qi cultivation by the age of 30,

People like Zhao Chengyu have high hopes, but others, even if Zhao Chengjing is 28 this year and has been stuck at the peak of the sixth layer of Qi refining for several years, her hope of reaching Foundation Establishment is rather slim.

At the age of 30, reaching the seventh stage of Qi refining generally requires one to reach the peak of Qi cultivation, which takes at least 20 years for the fast ones,

And if one still hasn't reached the level of Foundation Establishment past 60, then between the decline in Vitality and Blood, and the diminishing vigor, it becomes much harder to establish a foundation.

Luckily, Chen Yi's lifespan doesn't adhere to the conventional norms of the Immortal Cultivation World. From the current level of his Turtle Breath Magical Power and its resistance against the effects of aging,

his lifespan is at least double that of an ordinary Qi Refining Cultivator. Even if his cultivation level ceases to progress, Chen Yi's lifespan should be on par with old foundation establishment masters, allowing him to reach, or even surpass, 200 years of age.

Chen Yi estimates that once he reaches foundation establishment, the quality of his Turtle Breath Magic Power will further improve, and its resistance to the forces of time will become even stronger,

Therefore, time is on Chen Yi's side, hence he isn't in a hurry about his cultivation speed.

"Congratulations, Brother Chen, on reaching the mid-stage of Qi refining!"

Zhao Chengde was the first to congratulate,

Chen Yi's recent breakthrough had some impact on the Gathering Spirit Array,

As the person in charge of the medical hall, Zhao Chengde naturally wanted to understand the situation first,

Realizing it was Chen Yi who had made a breakthrough, he was genuinely delighted.

"There's nothing to congratulate me for. Being stuck in the early stage of Qi refining for eight years would be laughable if spoken about."

"Brother Chen has been preoccupied with the family's pill business, which delayed his cultivation, so it's not without reason."

Zhao Chengde made some polite remarks. Indeed, there wasn't much to congratulate. If one only reaches the fourth level of Qi refining at the age of 25, there's basically no hope of reaching Foundation Establishment.

Meanwhile, Zhao Chengde, who had just turned 30, might still have a chance to grasp the hope of Foundation Establishment if he could get a Breaking Tier Pill and enter the seventh level of Qi refining in a short period.

Upon this thought, Zhao Chengde glanced at his almost healed leg and made up his mind.

Ten days later, Zhao Chengde bid farewell to Chen Yi:

"Brother Chen, my body has recovered, and my family needs me on the front line, so I must go."

Chen Yi was taken aback. Even the direct disciples of the family had to work hard to advance.

As resources were limited and not sufficient for everyone,

He was glad that he had the Turtle Breathing Technique which granted him a long life. Otherwise, under the dual pressure of a short life span and difficulties in enhancing cultivation level,

It's hard to say he wouldn't have chosen to take risks.

"Brother Chengde, take care."

"Brother Chen, you too. By the way, the head of the family wants me to entrust the management of this medical hall to you before I leave. This is the Array Plate for the medical hall, take it."

Chen Yi was astonished: "For me? I'm only at the fourth level of Qi cultivation. Can I handle it?"

"Heh, indeed. I asked the family head the same question yesterday. He said that you are careful and able to handle unpredictable situations, capable of taking this position.

The family head also said that he has investigated the cause of Island Master Qian's death and is willing to respect your wishes,

He won't send you to the frontline, but the Zhao Family now needs talents, so please be understanding."

Chen Yi sighed. It seemed that the news of his reaching the second layer of physical training couldn't be hidden for long. Although Liu Huo may not have disclosed the details of him killing Island Master Qian,

The officials of the Ten Thousand Islands Alliance, as well as the Zhao and Tan families, should have conducted thorough investigations afterwards.

With the various means in the Immortal Cultivation World, it wouldn't be difficult to reconstruct the incident where Chen Yi killed Island Master Qian with his physical body.

Now, it's clear that the head of the Zhao family knows that he is reluctant to risk his life for the Zhao Family. If he is forcefully sent to the battlefield, he might run away.

Now that he is to take over the medical hall, it can be considered as making good use of him.

That's fine, after being in the medical hall for a long time, adding a managerial position wouldn't make much of a difference,

He has been cultivating in the Zhao family for eight years, growing to mid-stage Qi refining. It's only reasonable to give a little back.

Chen Yi took the Array Plate, "Please tell the family head, I will do my best, but in the face of irresistible circumstances, I would have to prioritize my own safety."

After all, Chen Yi had no attachments to the Zhao family. If it came down to danger, he would not hesitate to run, as he had no burden left behind.

This further reinforced Chen Yi's determination not to marry a woman from the family.

"Ha ha, that's enough. It's fine, with you and Old Qiu in charge of the medical hall, it will surely be safe."

Alas, Chen Yi sighed inwardly when he heard this,

That's precisely what I am worrying about, Old Qiu.

If the family head knows my true strength and can guess what's on my mind, then he's naturally not a fool.

But why do they leave a Second Layer physical cultivator and a Late Stage Qi cultivator in one medical hall?

And why doesn't the family head let Old Qiu take charge of this medical hall?

There's definitely something fishy here.

Sure enough,

Zhao Chengde had left for less than a month,

And Old Qiu started to cause trouble:

"Xiao Chen, why is the 200-year-old Mystical Ginseng gone again?"

"I saw your application. For refining the Nourishing Meridian Pill, 100-year-old Mystical Ginseng is enough. Using 200-year-old is a bit wasteful.

Of course, if you insist on using 200-year-old, as long as it's approved by the family, I certainly won't object."

Chen Yi sat on a lounge chair in the courtyard sunbathing. When he spoke, he didn't even bother to lift his butt.

Respect is mutual. If Old Qiu doesn't pay attention to him being the manager of the medical hall, then he doesn't need to be polite either.

A flash of anger crossed Old Qiu's aged face,

How dare a mere fourth level Qi refiner talk to him like this? Even if the family head comes, he should still be respectful!

"Kid, this is the medicine for treating the family head's direct descendant. If the medicine doesn't have enough potency when it's done and the patient dies, can you bear the responsibility?!"

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