Cultivation System: Stronger with Age

Of course, the second Talent, 'Wives, Children, Elders, and Youngsters,' wasn't just powerful in that way.

According to the information from the Life Plate, even if I don't have the Primordial Strange Vein and find it hard to cultivate this Cultivation Technique, as long as my Young Lady continues cultivating the Shadow Concealment Primordial Technique, I'll be able to continuously gain insights and Realms. It's like getting stronger while lying down! Additionally, my Young Lady's Cultivation Speed will increase thirtyfold! This way, both my Young Lady's and my Shadow Concealment Primordial Technique will strengthen rapidly. This isn't just lying down and getting stronger; it's like skyrocketing while lying down! Moreover, if my Young Lady's Cultivation Speed increases thirtyfold due to my Life Plate's influence, her Pine Skill Realm will also gradually improve. I won't need to worry about her withering away like a delicate flower after a few decades! This second Talent is simply too powerful. If in the future...

"What are you thinking about, smiling so happily?" Lii Xiaolan's voice suddenly came from behind.

Lin Xuankong turned his head. In the hazy morning light, his Young Lady, dressed in green, stood gracefully, looking exceptionally captivating. Now that his Cultivation Speed had increased sixtyfold and he'd gained the second Talent, he couldn't contain his joy. He reached out, took Lii Xiaolan's hand, and pulled her to sit by the table. "How is your study of the Divine Protection Elixir's secret manual going? A few days ago, you insisted on taking it to read. Are you really planning to learn Alchemy?"

Lii Xiaolan had been smiling, but when he suddenly took her hand, her pretty face froze in surprise for a moment. Then, she quickly remembered that he would soon attend the Demon Slaying Conference, and today was also his birthday. Her gaze softened, and she let him hold her hand as he led her to the table.

She looked at Lin Xuankong and said, "You insisted on giving me ten of your forty Nourishing Spirit Pills... so I thought, what if I have a Talent for Alchemy? If I can refine mid-grade Divine Protection Elixirs in the future, I can share some with you! After all, Divine Protection Elixirs and Nourishing Spirit Pills need to be taken for many, many years. If one cultivates to the ninth layer of Transcendence, one must take them continuously until then!

"Even though the chances of me becoming an Alchemist are slim, with the secret manual in hand, it doesn't hurt to try. Besides, it won't interfere with my normal Cultivation routines!

"But... but the Demon Slaying Conference is extremely dangerous. Do you really not want me to accompany you? Let me tell you, I'm stronger than you!"

She's bluffing again! I've already figured out her true capabilities!

Lin Xuankong said, "The spots for the Demon Slaying Conference are already fixed. Even if I wanted you to participate, the Profound Phoenix Celestial Sect would have to agree!

"Moreover, I have the Twin Vine Demon Pearl and the Manluo Demon Pearl, along with powerful Thunder Techniques and the world's strongest Battle Armor. My Heart Thought strength is also rapidly increasing. If I still can't easily traverse the Demon-Suppressing Valley with all this, then all my hard work for so long would have been for naught!

"What's more, if I can't even handle the dangers of the Demon-Suppressing Valley, how could I possibly confront Zhao Renxiong—who is at the Fifth Layer Late Stage and has many expert assistants—on the eighth day of the ninth lunar month?"

As he finished speaking, a look of determination and valor filled Lin Xuankong's eyes.

Seeing him speak with such conviction and unwavering expression, Lii Xiaolan couldn't help but think of his peerless Battle Armor and wondrous Thunder Techniques.

After hesitating for a long moment, she nodded slightly, her small hand tightly gripping his larger one. Her beautiful eyes held a trace of worry mixed with hope. "Yes, I believe my husband can do it! I'll go to Juwei Restaurant today and order more dishes to celebrate your birthday properly and also to give you a proper send-off!"

Lin Xuankong nodded and smiled, a hint of anticipation in his eyes.

The Life Plate showed progress in Alchemy, indicating that the second Talent was also effective for Alchemy. Perhaps by the time I return from the Demon-Suppressing Valley, my Young Lady, with her thirtyfold Alchemy bonus, will have already become an Initial Tier Alchemist! I have to participate in the Demon Slaying Conference soon, so I don't have time for Alchemy... If my Young Lady practices Alchemy, I could just lie back and gain a wealth of insights and knacks for Alchemy! This freeloading is rather nice! I just wonder what it would be like to have several powerful sources for this 'soft rice'... Wouldn't I just lie back and become an expert who has reached the Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, and Ninth Layers, possessing all sorts of Divine Techniques...?

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In the eastern part of Great Marsh's inner city, within a courtyard spanning several hundred acres, Hua Yanluo, dressed in light gauze and her youthful appearance restored, stood in a pavilion near the courtyard entrance. Several female disciples of the Profound Phoenix Celestial Sect waited respectfully beside the pavilion. These disciples, though of significant status within the Celestial Sect, all showed hints of surprise in their eyes at this moment. Even Ding Rui, an elite female disciple at the Fourth Layer Late Stage, had a trace of astonishment in her eyes.

Of course, their surprise wasn't due to Hua Yanluo's rejuvenation; they already knew how wondrous the elixirs and Elixir Formulas presented by Ma Rusong were. What astonished them was that today, Elder Hua had instructed them to welcome an esteemed guest together! Who in Great Marsh Prefecture possessed such status and strength that Elder Hua would wait for over two hours, and yet show no sign of impatience on her face? They pondered and pondered but couldn't figure it out; how could they not be surprised!

Just then, a female disciple hurried over from the courtyard gate, cupped her fists outside the pavilion, and said, "Elder Hua, the esteemed guest has arrived!"

Hua Yanluo nodded slightly. With a swift movement, she was already at the courtyard gate, her disciples following closely behind.

The group went to welcome the guest outside the courtyard gate. They saw a rather plainly decorated small palanquin already stopped at the entrance. Although the four palanquin bearers were extremely tall, their attire was very ordinary, almost indistinguishable from common bearers. However, the few women standing near the palanquin, their faces covered by light veils, all possessed slender figures. Even in ordinary clothes, their beauty and noble aura were hard to conceal.