"The Fifth Maiden from Cave-dwelling Number 39?"
Li Wei's eyebrow twitched. The cave-dwellings in the villa area were ranked by strength.
"Number 39 was once the Chief Instructor? Hiss~ Then how strong must the others be?"
Li Wei suddenly remembered Grandma Ling. It seemed he had still underestimated Grandma Ling's abilities.
Immediately, he walked into the living room and asked Yuexian, who was cleaning, "Yuexian, is the Fifth Maiden from Number 39 in?"
"She is, Master."
A golden glint flashed in Yuexian's eyes, and she smiled, "Master, are you going to the Fifth Maiden's cave-dwelling to scrounge a meal? Why don't you ask her to lend us some Spirit Stones? The house's property tax is due soon."
"A trivial sum. No problem." Li Wei stuck his chest out proudly.
Poor Yuexian, she had no idea that in his storage ring, there wasn't much of anything except Spirit Stones —so many that buying all of California would be no pressure at all.
This California wasn't even as big as two regional cities. "Don't worry, Yuexian. Follow me, your master, and in the future, I'll let you eat the most expensive batteries."
"..."
Yuexian looked on speechlessly as her master proudly stuck his chest out and walked out the door.
Walking out of Cave-dwelling Number 1, Li Wei's mouth twitched. As his cultivation realm grew higher and higher, the more he could feel the richness of the Heaven and Earth Spirit Qi in the villa area.
He saw that the Heaven and Earth Spirit Qi practically flooded every cave-dwelling.
If a Divinity Transformation stage cultivation base were released in the hallway, it would probably be suppressed by the dense Spirit Qi from the various cave-dwellings. His own cave-dwelling was the most miserable of all...
Soon, Li Wei arrived at Cave-dwelling Number 39 and knocked on the door.
Before he even entered, he could smell a rich, scholarly aroma from within Cave-dwelling Number 39.
When the cave-dwelling's door opened, Li Wei saw a woman in pajamas come forward, her eyes heavy with sleep.
This was one of the few seniors in the villa area who actually looked young.
"Fifth Maiden."
The Fifth Maiden's eyes were like the clearest lake water. To be honest, if it weren't for Boss Qi, Li Wei would never have known that the Fifth Maiden's identity was so extraordinary.
Li Wei suspected that if the Fifth Maiden weren't so non-competitive, her ranking among the villa area cave-dwellings would likely be much higher.
"Young Master Li? What a rare guest."
The moment the Fifth Maiden saw Li Wei, the sleepiness in her eyes instantly vanished, replaced by a gaze full of curiosity. "Are we having another party?"
He shook his head. "Fifth Maiden, I have something to ask—a question about cultivation."
"A question about cultivation? Young Master Li, please come in."
At the mention of cultivation, Fifth Maiden's expression instantly turned serious.
Li Wei walked into Fifth Maiden's room.
He saw that the room was filled with ink-wash paintings, mounted on the walls.
These ink-wash paintings all emanated a powerful aura.
This reminded Li Wei of a profession—a Painter!
Sitting in Fifth Maiden's hall, the furnishings were also antique and elegant.
Fifth Maiden was quite traditional, fond of old objects.
It seemed everyone in the entire villa area was as traditional as she was.
As Fifth Maiden served tea, the two chatted casually for a bit.
Li Wei then said, "Fifth Maiden, I heard from an old acquaintance that you were once the Chief Instructor of Cultivators; many experts were taught by you.
I want to know how to quickly break through to Void Refining."
Hearing this, Fifth Maiden said seriously, "Whether it's the Void Refining, Integration, or Mahayana realms, breaking through now requires time and self-comprehension.
If it were over a thousand years ago, it would have been fine; there were many fortuitous opportunities in the world. But Earth is very small, and these opportunities were all snatched up long ago.
However, you can learn from me. It would only take a hundred years. Under my tutelage..."
"A hundred years?"
Li Wei's mouth twitched. Breaking through to Void Refining in a hundred years...
This showed how formidable Fifth Maiden's strength was.
In the entire Azure Dynasty, few people would dare claim they could help someone break through to Void Refining within a hundred years.
But a hundred years... it would be faster for him to just return to the game world and use the time-flow rate to let his foundation settle slowly.
As if seeing Li Wei's impatience, Fifth Maiden hesitated for a moment before saying in a grave voice, "There is one other method. It's a bit... injurious to the harmony of Heaven, and it's also a forbidden technique passed down from ancient times.
It originated from the concept of an ancient Immortal Clan and was verified step-by-step by later generations."
Hearing this, Li Wei's face lit up with joy. Injurious to Heaven's harmony? It wasn't injuring him, Li Wei.
Immediately, Li Wei silently committed Fifth Maiden's words to memory. The more he heard, the brighter his eyes grew!
"Thank you, Fifth Maiden."
Li Wei departed joyfully. "I owe Fifth Maiden a great favor. When I've made my fortune, I'll be sure to send Fifth Maiden the best painting paper, ink, and treasures."
"It's the thought that counts."
Fifth Maiden smiled faintly, watching Li Wei's retreating back, her expression as if in a trance. "Everyone has already emerged into the world... is it you?"
She vaguely recalled that great blizzard.
In the snow, an expert shrouded in black mist, holding two spears, had his Divine Soul already dissipating. Yet he was still roaring, frantically striking the indestructible grand formation with his spears, again and again, until a blinding white light completely submerged the entire harsh winter.
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