Half an hour later, nourished by the dense Spiritual Qi, Yang Lingqing successfully entered a meditative state. An hour after that, she completed Qi Induction.
The remaining child, Yang Linghu, did not take much longer. He successfully induced Qi within two hours.
In just half a day, all three children of the Yang family had successfully drawn Spiritual Qi into their bodies.
This result vastly exceeded the expectations of Yang Guanfeng and Elder Yu.
"Back in my day, it took me a full three days just to painstakingly draw Qi into my body," Yang Guanfeng sighed emotionally as he arrived at the pavilion.
Elder Yu smiled. "The Patriarch was already over twenty years old back then, past the optimal age for cultivation. Moreover, the children's ability to enter meditation and induce Qi so quickly this time... much of the credit goes to the Qi-Gathering Stone."
As he spoke, he pointed at Chen Yang.
Hearing this, Chen Yang nodded inwardly. Indeed.
"This object has filled the pavilion with dense Spiritual Qi, allowing them to calm their minds and enter a meditative state much easier."
"This spiritual treasure will be a great contributor to our Yang family's rise. If the opportunity arises in the future, we must use secret methods to carefully nurture and refine it."
Hearing this, Chen Yang thought: Brother, that's a fine idea. I approve.
Four hours later, at dusk, Elder Yu stopped channeling Spiritual Qi into Chen Yang.
The three children slowly roused from their meditation.
The results of this first day of cultivation were clear: Yang Lingrui had completely broken through his first Qi Node and was working on his second.
Yang Lingqing was on the verge of opening her first, only lacking a bit more time.
Yang Linghu had completed half of his first Qi Node.
This result left Yang Linghu rather disheartened. Returning to his side room in the Restricted Grounds to rest, he slumped his head in dejection.
"Hey! Tiger, what are you moping about here!"
Yang Lingqing keenly noticed his mood and patted him on the back.
Yang Linghu looked at her with a face full of worry and replied weakly, "I'm lagging too far behind you two. What am I going to do..."
"Look at you. It's a good thing Lingrui already went back to his room, or seeing you in this state... where's your dignity as an older brother?"
Yang Linghu shook his head and sat down on the threshold, propping his chin on his hand.
"Lingqing, what you're saying makes sense, I know. But my heart just feels blocked. It's uneasy."
Seeing this, Yang Lingqing sat down beside him. The two of them looked up at the sky together.
"Tiger, did you forget what Ancestor Yu said?"
"The path of cultivation is long for us. A moment of speed or slowness won't determine our final achievements."
"There are many factors on this journey. Beyond aptitude, there's bone structure, comprehension, Providence, and even the elusive matter of fate."
As she spoke, Yang Lingqing patted his shoulder.
"Tiger, Lingrui is different from us. I think you can see that too."
"Just like the Ancestor said, we are all striving for the Yang family. Look at my father and yours. Though they lack the methods for cultivation, they still share the Patriarch's burdens and manage the household flawlessly."
"We all have things we can and must do. As long as we handle our duties and do our best, there's no need to fret so much."
After Yang Lingqing's guidance, the heavy gloom in his heart was swept away.
As if reaching an epiphany, he gazed at the clouds and murmured the words Elder Yu had spoken earlier.
"Diligence is required; effort must be made."
"Mhm, it seems you've figured it out," Yang Lingqing smiled.
"Hahaha."
At that moment, Yang Linghu regained his usual cheerful demeanor. "I have to say, it's always you, Lingqing. You speak with such logic. How impressive!"
Praised, Yang Lingqing looked a little smug, tossing her small braid.
It was then that her face finally revealed the pure, innocent beauty befitting her age.
From that day on, Yang Linghu and the other two took up permanent residence in the Restricted Grounds.
All their daily necessities and meals were provided by Elder Yu, who also guided their daily cultivation.
Chen Yang's task was simple: every day at the appointed time, he would clock in at the pavilion to gather Spiritual Qi.
When his shift was up, he would clock out, be collected by Yang Guanfeng, and brought back to his room to be nourished with spiritual power.
Within the pavilion itself, his breathing and absorption were effortless, costing him no energy. Upon returning, someone would even transmit spiritual power to him. The speed at which Spiritual Qi accumulated within him was even faster than when he had the Spirit Liquid's aid!
Speaking of the Spirit Liquid, the Spirit Field within the Restricted Grounds remained a closed-off area.
The existence of the Four-Leaf Spirit-Holding Grass was known only to Yang Guanfeng and Elder Yu.
In their eyes, the value of this spiritual plant currently eclipsed even that of the Qi-Gathering Stone.
Of course, this was because they didn't know Chen Yang's true foundation-just as they previously believed his sentience came from the Spirit Liquid's nourishment.
Therefore, it required the utmost secrecy.
As for the future allocation of the Spirit Liquid, Elder Yu suggested that Yang Guanfeng consume it first to break through to late-stage Qi Gathering.
Afterwards, the Spirit Liquid could be given to the juniors.
However, Yang Guanfeng rejected the idea.
"I am already at this age. If I broke through from the fifth level of Qi Gathering to the sixth, it could still be explained. But if I reached the late stage in just a few short years, it would inevitably draw suspicion. This method is improper."
Hearing his reminder, Elder Yu also realized the risk.
After all, they had obtained these treasures from a secret realm. If someone noticed that the aging Patriarch of the Yang family was suddenly breaking through realms one after another right after the Earth-Treasure Minor Secret Realm appeared, how could they not grow suspicious?
"The Patriarch is right. This old man was muddleheaded."
Elder Yu asked, "Then what of this Spirit Liquid...?"
"Give it to Lingrui. Once he establishes himself, if our Yang family wishes to grow, we must have a Condensed Origin realm cultivator holding the fort to secure lasting stability."
Knowing that Lingrui possessed the potential for Condensed Origin, Yang Guanfeng had already decided to put everything into helping the boy grow.
"Yes, this old man understands."
Ten days later, the Four-Leaf Spirit-Holding Grass was due to produce its Spirit Liquid.
Over these ten days, much had happened.
First, within the Restricted Grounds.
Yang Lingrui had already broken through five Qi Nodes, and the sixth was close at hand. His speed was astonishingly fast.
At this rate, it would likely take only a month for the boy to condense a Spiritual Qi vortex.
Yang Lingqing had opened three Qi Nodes and was breaking through the fourth.
Yang Linghu had just opened his second.
The gap in their aptitudes was clearly visible.
However, thanks to Yang Lingqing's earlier guidance, Yang Linghu's mindset remained steady. Faced with such a disparity, he did not feel frustrated; instead, it motivated him to cultivate even harder.
Outside the Restricted Grounds, Liuye Town had been quite bustling recently due to the secret realm's opening.
Many small vendors had traveled from afar to set up stalls at the town's entrance.
Occasionally, cultivators would visit the town to call on the mayor, but they were mostly low-level Rogue Cultivators seeking lodging.
Yang Guanfeng secretly monitored these movements. Confirming that no one had taken notice of the Yang family over the past ten days, he finally relaxed.
On this day, he arrived at the Spirit Field in the Restricted Grounds, took out a small jade bottle, and collected the drop of Spirit Liquid from the center of the four leaves.
Yang Lingrui, who was cultivating in the pavilion, was awakened from his meditation by Elder Yu and sent to Yang Guanfeng's room.
"Lingrui pays respects to the Ancestor."
Seeing Yang Guanfeng, Yang Lingrui cupped his hands and bowed.
Looking at him, Yang Guanfeng praised the boy in his heart.
As the saying goes, mortals and immortals walk different paths. Today, Yang Lingrui's temperament had already changed drastically compared to ten days ago.
This was the subtle transformation brought on by Spiritual Qi entering the body.
On his immature face, there was already a hint of ethereal clarity.
"Good. Sit down."
Pointing to the cushion in front of him, Yang Guanfeng presented the jade bottle.
"Drink this, then meditate and cultivate. I will act as your Dharma Protector."
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