If Song Qiming's cultivation could reach the advanced stages of the Qi refining stage this time, he would basically have secured a place for himself in the cultivation world. Of course, in terms of actual combat experience, he might not even match up to disciples at the beginning level of the Qi refinement realm.
Xia Ruofei sat quietly to the side, keeping a close eye on the fluctuations in Song Qiming's aura and ready to step in at a moment's notice. Fortunately, as long as it wasn't over-consumed, the medicinal properties of the Vermillion Jade Fruit were relatively mild, making the chances of any danger during cultivation quite slim.
About an hour later.
Song Qiming gradually awakened from his meditative state. Throughout the process, Xia Ruofei had sensed Song Qiming's aura surge violently twice, indicating he had broken through at least two levels of cultivation.
