I Stepped on a Bug, and the System Says I Slayed a Dragon? - Chapter 113: Li Zixuan Breaks Through to Innate, Many Thanks to Senior Brother for the Pill
Chapter 113: Chapter 113: Li Zixuan Breaks Through to Innate, Many Thanks to Senior Brother for the Pill
Time passed.
Two days went by in the blink of an eye.
The high-profile search of the library had also been going on for a full two days.
The library was closed for searches over ten times, nearly a hundred one-on-one interrogations were conducted daily, and everyone had to clock in for work early…
After enduring all sorts of tedious inspections,
nothing was found inside the library, not a single suspicious trace.
Everyone’s enthusiasm began to wane.
Before long,
the Steward announced a partial lifting of the lockdown, redeploying all additional security personnel outside to search the residential buildings near the library.
From then on,
life became quiet again.
Qin Yang took the opportunity to slack off, silently reciting the Profound Celestial Pill Scripture and studying the Big Dipper Array Map. He made significant gains every day.
Now, he knew everything from astronomy and stargazing above to herbs and geography below. He even found time to refine a few Elixir Pills for Li Zixuan. He was truly enjoying himself.
…
「That morning.」
At the crack of dawn, Qin Yang clocked in as usual and sat on an outdoor bench, waiting for someone.
Early risers rushed past and the city was bustling with noise, but he sat there at ease, looking completely out of place.
After a short while,
Li Zixuan appeared right on time at the library’s main entrance. She was wearing a teal tracksuit and a headband, her hair in a ponytail, and carrying a food container.
It seemed she had just finished her morning jog.
“You’re finally here.”
Seeing her, Qin Yang squinted, yawned, and propped his chin on his hand as he watched her walk toward the outdoor area. He was already used to this.
For the past two days,
Li Zixuan had come to the library every day, but she never stayed long, afraid of disturbing Qin Yang’s “Cultivation.” The breakfast service, however, had never stopped.
Qin Yang felt a bit helpless about it.
’This girl’s personality is really stubborn,’
She’d brought him breakfast for two days straight, softly calling him “Senior Brother”…
’I can’t just keep freeloading off her, can I?’
So today, Qin Yang decided to take the opportunity to give her something in return.
“Senior Brother, here’s today’s breakfast~”
Li Zixuan walked over to Qin Yang, set down the food container, and tucked a strand of dark hair behind her ear. “I’ll be going now. Take your time eating.”
With that, she turned to leave.
“Wait, Junior Sister.”
Qin Yang stopped her and asked softly, “Let me ask you something. You should be close to the Innate Realm by now, right?”
As soon as he finished speaking,
Li Zixuan spun around, nodding excitedly. “Yes, Senior Brother! I’m already at the Peak of Postnatal. In just a few more days, I should be able to cross the cultivation threshold.”
Then she muttered under her breath, “I definitely won’t bring shame to you and Master.”
“It’s fine. I have something for you.”
Qin Yang shook his head with a smile, and with a flip of his hand, he produced a Jade Bottle and offered it to Li Zixuan.
“What’s this?”
Li Zixuan’s beautiful eyes focused as she took the Jade Bottle with both hands, asking with some confusion, “An Elixir Pill?”
“Mhm. I refined it in my spare time. Take it tonight.”
Qin Yang slowly explained, “You’re currently at the opportune moment, the Peak of Postnatal. Breaking through to the Innate realm is only a matter of time. This Innate Pill in the Jade Bottle can help you cross that threshold directly.”
“Break through directly to the Innate Realm?”
Hearing this, Li Zixuan fiddled with the Small Jade Bottle in her hand and said worriedly, “Won’t this be too expensive for you, Senior Brother?”
One must understand,
for a Star Martial Artist, Cultivation time is of the utmost importance; every second counts.
She had been stuck at the Half-step Innate stage for a long time and had even spent a week in the Da Li Mountain Range hunting Star Beasts.
The only obstacle left was waiting for the right moment.
And that moment could take several days, or even weeks, to arrive.
Back then, Elder Li had spent half a month before he finally managed to break through this barrier.
But now…
With this Elixir Pill, she could ascend to the heavens in a single step?!
This alone was enough to show just how precious the Innate Pill was!
“It’s fine, Junior Sister. It didn’t cost much.”
Qin Yang saw her hesitation and smiled. “You’ve been bringing me breakfast all these days, and I didn’t have anything to give you in return. My Elixir Pills are decent enough, so just take it and use it.”
As his voice fell,
“?”
Li Zixuan was stunned.
’Breakfast in exchange for an Elixir Pill?’
’*You’re* the real tycoon, aren’t you?’
’The cost of those few breakfasts probably doesn’t even cover a fraction of this Innate Pill’s price!’
’And you’re just giving it away?’
“I… well… then…”
Li Zixuan struggled to find the right words. After a long pause, she finally nodded and said, “Thank you for the pill, Senior Brother. I will definitely work hard on my breakthrough and not bring shame to you or Master.”
“Mm.”
“Senior Brother, um, how about I go get you another breakfast…”
“Hm? Why?”
“I don’t want to take advantage of you, Senior Brother…”
“…”
…
「Nightfall.」
Jianghai Martial Arts Academy.
On the Tengfei Main Building, dark clouds obscured the moon, and the rooftop was shrouded in darkness.
Li Zixuan sat cross-legged in the center of the rooftop, her eyes closed in concentration. She bathed in the faint starlight as True Essence slowly circulated within her body, releasing wisps of Star Force.
WHOOSH!
The night wind billowed faintly as Sword Qi crisscrossed the air, forming a protective barrier to prevent any living creature from approaching.
And nearby,
Elder Li and the Chief Commander of the Star Martial Police Bureau had both come to the edge of the rooftop. They watched her intently, guarding against any potential accidents.
“Elder Li, why is your apprentice breaking through now?”
The Commander sized up Li Zixuan and recalled, “Back when I broke through to the Innate Realm, it took me two or three months. Hasn’t your apprentice been back from the mountain range for less than a week or two?”
“This… I’m not too sure myself.”
Elder Li shook his head slightly and sighed. “Just yesterday, Xuanxuan and I agreed that we’d wait a while longer, and I’d help her find the right time.
But when she came back this morning, she insisted on trying. I couldn’t talk her out of it.”
“No matter. It’s normal for young people to be hot-headed.”
The Commander chuckled upon hearing this. “But this is her first attempt at breaking through to the Innate Realm. She hasn’t accumulated enough time. I’m afraid she’ll fail.”
“That’s not necessarily true. Xuanxuan’s talent is exceptional. She’s different from others. She might just succeed.”
Elder Li stroked his white beard, speculating. Just as he was about to continue…
Suddenly!
BOOM!
Sword Qi erupted, unleashing a terrifying Star Pressure that suddenly surged and swept across the entire rooftop.
Li Zixuan’s thousands of hair strands danced in the air as her Star Force billowed. She slowly opened her eyes and raised an arm toward the sky.
The next moment.
The Sword Qi around her shot out for a thousand li, moving as if it were an extension of her limbs. It pierced straight through the heavens, instantly shattering the dark clouds that hid the moon!
Silence. A frigid chill.
The cold moonlight poured down like a cascading waterfall.
It illuminated Li Zixuan’s breathtaking face, making her look like a Celestial Being descending to the mortal world.
“Heaven and Man’s Sympathy! My apprentice has succeeded!”
Elder Li was overjoyed at the sight and ran forward ecstatically. Meanwhile, the Commander, who had just been pessimistic about her chances, stood frozen on the spot, his eyes wide and his mind blank. It took him a moment to recover.
’She did it, just like that?!’
’Her talent is monstrous!!!’
“Truly, the younger generation is to be feared!”
