Chapter 32: Upset Xialyn

No matter how vast his reserves were, constantly fighting and using Spirit Energy would eventually deplete them.

The only difference was that it would take much longer for him to reach that point than it would for other cultivators.

That was precisely why the increased regeneration speed was so important. Without it, having a greater Spirit Energy capacity would mean little in prolonged battles.

[And lastly, your overall control and precision over your Spirit Energy have improved tremendously. Normally, cultivators need years of practice to achieve such a high level of control, but you have gained this advantage directly from upgrading your Spirit Core.]

Veyron wasn’t surprised. This was to be expected after the System had told him that his Spirit Core would be strengthened a hundredfold.

He was glad he had chosen to upgrade his Spirit Core first. With all these advantages, he should be able to break through much faster.

[No, you won’t...]

Veyron raised his eyebrows in confusion.

"But didn’t you say my cultivation speed had increased tremendously? Shouldn’t I be able to reach the Spirit Adept Realm much sooner than three months?"

[Your reasoning is correct. However, for that to happen, you would need highly pure and dense Spirit Energy in your surroundings.]

[Did you think there wouldn’t be any disadvantages?]

Veyron raised his eyebrows again.

"What do you mean?"

[I mean that your Spirit Core is Celestial-ranked, a rank that doesn’t exist in this realm. And don’t ask me what I mean by realm. I’ll explain that when the time comes.]

Veyron didn’t ask any further, knowing that the System wouldn’t tell him yet. However, he already had a rough idea of what it meant, as he had read plenty of cultivation novels in his previous life.

[For now, you only need to understand this: your Spirit Core and Spirit Veins are extremely unique. Yes, your cultivation speed has increased tremendously, and you will be able to reach the Spirit Adept Realm within three months while building an exceptionally strong foundation.]

[However, if the Spirit Energy in your surroundings were denser and purer, you could achieve the same breakthrough in far less time.]

Veyron was surprised. He finally understood the problem. Although his Celestial Spirit Core had granted him numerous advantages, his cultivation speed was still limited by the quality of the Spirit Energy available in this world.

[Exactly. That’s why you’ll need to rely heavily on Spirit Pills. The higher their grade, the better.]

[To reach the Spirit Adept Realm while establishing a solid foundation, you’ll need at least twenty Grade Three Spirit Pills.]

[Your breakthroughs at each rank will also be several times more demanding than those of ordinary cultivators. However, once you overcome those bottlenecks, the strength you gain will be far greater than theirs. That’s one of your greatest advantages.]

Veyron understood what the System meant. Fortunately, he wasn’t particularly worried. As long as he could reach the Spirit Adept Realm within three months and establish a solid foundation, that was what mattered most to him.

However, another question soon came to mind. Where was he supposed to get more Grade Three Spirit Pills?

[You can buy them... from the System Space Store.]

"Oh!" Veyron had nearly forgotten about the System Store.

"I already have five Grade Three Spirit Pills, so I need fifteen more. Since I don’t know whether Aunt will give me any, I’ll just buy fifteen for now."

"If she does give me some, I’ll save them for later. I’ll need more and more resources as my cultivation progresses," Veyron added as he checked his remaining Bond Points.

[Bond Points: 12,000]

"How much does one Grade Three Spirit Pill cost?"

[400 Bond Points.]

"What?! That expensive?" Veyron exclaimed in surprise upon learning the price of a single Grade Three Spirit Pill.

[Stop wasting time! You can always earn more Bond Points by completing quests. Besides, I am already giving you a low price, so stop acting like a cheapskate!]

"Fine..." Veyron muttered reluctantly.

The System immediately deducted 6,000 Bond Points for the fifteen Grade Three Spirit Pills, leaving him with 6,000 Bond Points.

Moments later, fifteen Grade Three Spirit Pills appeared in his inventory. They were similar to the ones Grand Elder Eleanor had given him, but their auras were purer and more potent.

[Although the pills you already possess have a purity of at least 95%, which is quite impressive, the pills purchased from the System Store have a purity of 100%.]

"I see."

Veyron was surprised to learn this. Within the sect, all Spirit Pills came from the Alchemy Hall, where they were refined by the elders and the head of the Alchemy Hall.

Even the pills he had received from Grand Elder Eleanor had a purity of only around 95%. The System Store, on the other hand, offered pills with perfect purity.

With that, Veyron stored all the pills in his inventory.

"Alright, now that I have everything I need for my closed-door cultivation, I can finally head out."

After that, Veyron left the house and headed toward the Cultivation Garden of Jade Mist Peak, an area designated for cultivation where all the Immortal Caves had been built.

As he arrived, he spotted Xialyn standing near the entrance alongside two Inner Court peak disciples.

"Look, it’s Junior Brother Veyron!"

"He’s here!"

All three noticed Veyron approaching the gate of the Cultivation Garden. When Xialyn saw him, she frowned slightly.

As Veyron reached them, he glanced at her and asked, "What are you all doing here?"

One of the female Inner Court disciples answered, even though Veyron’s question had been directed at Xialyn. He had expected her to respond herself, but she remained silent and turned her head away.

"We’re here to wish you good luck with your three months of closed-door cultivation," the female disciple explained.

Closed-door cultivation was nothing unusual in the cultivation world. Many cultivators chose to isolate themselves when they wanted to focus entirely on improving their cultivation without any distractions.

While cultivating, their bodies continuously replenished themselves through Spirit Energy, allowing them to go without food or water for extended periods.

This enabled them to remain in cultivation for a long time without needing to leave their seclusion.

Moreover, cultivating in an Immortal Cave wasn’t strictly necessary. A cultivator could practice anywhere, provided they had access to sufficient Spirit Energy.

However, Immortal Caves were specifically designed for this purpose. Their formations gathered and concentrated the surrounding Spirit Energy, allowing cultivators to absorb it more efficiently and improve their cultivation at a faster rate.

Veyron nodded. "I see. Thanks."

He then turned his attention to the two female disciples before glancing at Xialyn.

"What’s wrong with her? Why is she acting like this?" Veyron asked, wondering if he had done something to make her angry with him.

[Idiot! You didn’t tell her that you were entering closed-door cultivation for three months... Sigh.]

At that moment, Veyron finally understood.

He had intended to tell Xialyn about it yesterday, but because of that bastard Victor, he hadn’t gotten the chance.

That was why she was behaving like this. Still, he couldn’t help finding her rather cute when she was angry.

"Senior Sister Xialyn is upset with you because you didn’t tell her about your closed-door cultivation," one of the female disciples answered awkwardly.

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