Chapter 382: [299] Strengthen! Triple System Integration! (2nd update for monthly pass and recommendations)_1
“Sister, is this really the limit of your potential?”
Pei Jinye looked at the attribute panel where the proficiency had already solidified at 60% of minor achievement and couldn’t help but feel pity.
The proficiency improved through the beautiful sister’s narration seemed different from what he could achieve on his own.
Pei Jinye had tried… if he added proficiency by himself, he could only reach 20% of minor achievement at most.
But now it had obviously increased to 60%.
Just what kind of Transcendent is this sister?
She can even help others in their cultivation?
…
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“…With this, the feeling of stagnation you experienced earlier will dissipate,” Xiao Yuqing looked at the disciple who had just began instruction, slightly doubtful, “I’ve explained it this way, do you understand?”
Madam Xiaojue had already left, and without her, the others felt less constrained and more at ease in Xiao Yuqing’s presence.
Xiao Yuqing herself didn’t put on any airs.
It was clear that she was very willing to share her experiences.
“Sister, do you have any other perspectives?” Pei Jinye asked, looking forward expectantly.
Perspectives?
A female disciple was already blushing and bowing her head.
Xiao Yuqing didn’t think too much of it, nor did she hold back; she mused, “The comprehensive outline of the Elementary Heart Method is quite broad. By understanding it from different perspectives, you can find the right path. However, some perspectives require extremely high comprehension or alternatively, they can be quite time-consuming. So watch carefully, this time I will demonstrate from the perspective of a germinating seed…”
Following Xiao Yuqing’s actions.
Pei Jinye was astonished to find that his proficiency had increased by another 2%.
“Sister, please demonstrate from another perspective,” he requested.
The female students nearby couldn’t help but glance at Pei Jinye… so, are you really not afraid of death?
Xiao Yuqing demonstrated once more.
Pei Jinye found that this time his proficiency had increased by only 1%, “This perspective is a bit obscure.”
“That’s right, this way of beginning cultivation is quite unorthodox. I still recommend you follow the first method, which is generally more adaptable. The second method is suited for cultivators with high levels of insight,” Xiao Yuqing advised.
“Then sister, would you mind switching to another unconventional perspective…” Pei Jinye humbly asked for guidance.
Xiao Yuqing couldn’t help but glance his way and pondered for a moment before responding, “I will continue teaching for now. If you are interested, you can wait until I’m done.”
“Sure, sister.”
Seeing this, Pei Jinye modestly moved to the back of the crowd.
Xiao Yuqing couldn’t help but glance at him once more.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
An hour later.
Everyone had gained some understanding of “Elementary Heart Method” to varying degrees.
Of the five, only the female student from the Elemental Association’s external college had practiced a simplified version before. Now that she had entered the Internal Court, she could gain access to the true “Elementary Heart Method”.
However, for the others, her initiation was considered relatively quick.
Xiao Yuqing’s impression of her deepened.
Besides her, as for the other four…
Xiao Yuqing looked at Pei Jinye, who was sitting cross-legged in the corner, yet appeared indifferent and sighed inwardly.
He showed no sign of having begun to understand.
Xiao Yuqing was aware of Li College’s current predicament, where the real talents had already been snatched away by other institutions, and this year, Li College appeared to have only five newcomers.
But she knew that apart from the girl named Xu Xiaoqing, the prospect of the other four, recommended from various places, potentially leaving in six months was high.
She sighed softly to herself.
…
While everyone continued their cultivation practice, Xiao Yuqing went to the backyard.
Madam Xiaojue looked up from her writing and asked when she saw her daughter return, “How are the new disciples progressing?”
“Xu Xiaoqing had some prior experience with the simplified version, so she’s doing well. The others are stumbling and still need some time,” Xiao Yuqing concluded with a sigh. “Hasn’t Uncle Guo said anything?”
Madam Xiaojue also sighed softly, “What can he do? Those families are on the rise now; it’s no longer just his decision.”
“With so few entrants this year, it’s already good if one or two remain with Li College each year. If this continues… other colleges have hundreds or thousands of people, while we only have a few dozen… besides us in the headquarters, who else will there be… Isn’t our Li College’s legacy in danger of ending if this goes on?” Xiao Yuqing expressed her discontent.
Madam Xiaojue started to say something but then held back.
She didn’t want her daughter to bear the same frustration she did; the overt challenges they faced had already multiplied.
“I’ve looked at the profiles of the other four. It’s not certain they will leave. Even if they do, they can still retain a connection with our Li College in the future,” Madam Xiaojue said with a mild smile, gently telling her, “Go continue teaching your junior brothers and sisters.”
“Yes, mother,” Xiao Yuqing left.
…
Before long.
Everyone gradually woke from their cultivation practice and discussed their progress with each other.
Pei Jinye listened quietly.
When others spoke to him, he would reply with a few improvised words.
Afterward, Xiao Yuqing led everyone to the cafeteria and explained the living arrangements of Li College, “Our college provides free accommodation. Usually, there are missions, and if you complete more missions, you can earn Elemental coins to purchase items required for your cultivation… We don’t charge for everyday meals.”
“Another point to mention is that each month, you can pay thirty thousand dollars as a cultivation consumption fee. Of course, you may choose not to spend this money. This fee is an additional service provided by the Elemental Association, not a unique requirement of our Li College.”
Xu Xiaoqing, a member of the Elemental Association’s external college, nodded in agreement.
Xiao Yuqing added, “This fee includes but is not limited to the provision of Flame Essence, Green Fish Meat, and some other alien beast’s flesh, two kilograms per month.
If you have additional needs, you will have to pay extra. The prices here are 10% cheaper than outside, which I believe you all understand.”
Pei Jinye: “…”
Training costs money?
Wei Shurao certainly didn’t mention that.
Where’s he going to get the money?
He quietly checked his own account.
“Hm?”
Still have fifty thousand.
There’s no need to panic.
Xiao Yuqing went on to introduce the unique services provided by Li College, most of which involved dealings in alien beasts, weapons, and the like.
Pei Jinye even suspected that Xiao Yuqing was secretly selling his own spoils of war, but he had no proof.
After dining.
Pei Jinye and the other three male students were led to their dormitory, two to a room, with the rooms adjacent to each other.
…
“Brother, hello, I’m Tang Wanfeng.”
The roommate assigned to Pei Jinye was a somewhat portly youth, standing a head shorter than Pei Jinye, but the calluses on his hand that he extended indicated he practiced martial arts often.
“Pei Jinye, nice to meet you.” Pei Jinye smiled amicably and shook his hand.
“Where are you from, friend?” Tang Wanfeng asked with a smile, “My family runs a martial arts gym, and I bought my spot here.”
Pei Jinye raised an eyebrow, surprised by his frankness, “I’m from the Inspection Team.”
“The Inspection Team? That’s a good department, nice to meet you,” Tang Wanfeng said, turning even more polite, “It’s rare to see someone from the law enforcement department over here, you must have it tough.”
“Everyone has their own hardships,” Pei Jinye didn’t elaborate.
Tang Wanfeng nodded, “You’re right. My family has been running a martial arts gym for many years now, and we’ve only managed to open just over twenty branches. We still can’t cover the entire Western Continent. When you have time, come to my gym, we have all kinds of evaluation machinery, and I can arrange sparring partners up to the Fifth Rank for you.”
Pei Jinye pulled a face.
“Definitely, definitely.”
Tang Wanfeng then brought up the topic of Elemental coins, “Everything costs money, yet the money from outside doesn’t count for anything here. However, I’ve heard that you can still exchange money for Elemental coins in secret… That Sister Xu probably knows something about it; she’s originally from the Elemental Association after all.”
Speaking of which, Tang Wanfeng mentioned cultivation.
“This Elemental Heart Method is indeed difficult. I’ve cultivated for two hours and still haven’t found the trick to enter the Beginner level. How about you, Brother Pei?”
“Me too. You should calm down first and find a quiet spot to sense it,” Pei Jinye suggested.
“I plan to go to the ‘Element Cultivation Room.’ Are you coming? It seems there’s only half an hour of free time each day, and they charge five thousand for an hour after that. Even with my substantial wealth, I wouldn’t dare to show off here,” Tang Wanfeng said, poking fun at himself.
Pei Jinye’s gaze became focused, “Let’s go.”
Why wouldn’t I take advantage of free goodies!
…
“Chaotically!” Tang Wanfeng saw so many people outside the ‘Element Cultivation Room’ and immediately wailed, “Why are there so many people? ”
Pei Jinye, looking at the line of a hundred or two hundred people at the door, felt his scalp tingle. When would it be their turn?
With only eighty-eight rooms and half an hour of free time per person, considering the wealthy who were willing to pay, and looking at the hundred or two people before him, wouldn’t it be tomorrow before it was his turn?
“You guys want to go in too?” Suddenly, a familiar voice came.
Pei Jinye and Tang Wanfeng turned their heads at the same time.
It was Xu Xiaoqing.
“Sister Xu, what a coincidence, you too? But there really are a lot of people,” Tang Wanfeng greeted her familiarly.
Xu Xiaoqing looked around and whispered, “Follow me.”
The two followed her.
Xu Xiaoqing went to the side, spoke a few words to a young man, then gestured and led Pei Jinye and Tang Wanfeng through a small door and into the room.
Tang Wanfeng looked impressed, “Madam Xiaojue, from now on, please take care of me in the Elemental Association.”
Xu Xiaoqing laughed at the flattery, “It’s nothing really, I’m from the External Court, so this is actually our privilege… Anyway, we’re all from the same college, so it’s no big deal to help you out.”
“You’re my god,” Tang Wanfeng started to lay on the flattery thickly.
Pei Jinye was speechless, but he still thanked Xu Xiaoqing.
When Xu Xiaoqing looked at him, she seemed to think of something and couldn’t help blushing a little.
Pei Jinye was puzzled.
But he didn’t think much about it and went directly into the ‘Element Cultivation Room.’
Half an hour is precious.
The Elemental Heart Method had already reached Great Success, no need to continue cultivating.
What he wanted to do now was the Space Enhancing Technique.
He pulled up his attribute panel.
He looked at the Space Series Extraordinary genes he now possessed.
Space·Barrier.
Space·Sealing.
Space·Bloody Darkness Explosion.
Having cultivated overnight, the Space Enhancing Technique had already reached 80% Great Success.
Sitting in the ‘Element Cultivation Room’, Pei Jinye immediately felt the horrifying Elemental Power emanating from the Space chapter; he dared say that if all this Elemental Power could be absorbed into one strike, then Nagano’s half of the city would be obliterated overnight.
“Looks like this Elemental Association… knows more than just the Elements!”
The Space Enhancing Technique would soon be elevated to the Great Achievement Realm.
And at that moment.
On the attribute panel, the three Space Extraordinary items showed the option to fuse.
“Merge? Yes!”