Lin Yaoyao looked at Bai Li's serious expression, her heart filled with both emotion and curiosity. Although she was somewhat skeptical about the "suddenly realized" Pill Formula Bai Li mentioned, she still chose to believe her. She took the white jade bottle and carefully examined the Medicinal Pill with its swirling golden light. A rich medicinal fragrance wafted out, refreshing her mind and instantly revitalizing her spirit, which had been somewhat weary from cultivation. The aroma of this Medicinal Pill was purer and richer than any she had ever seen before, and it faintly emitted an aura that made her feel extremely comfortable, making her even more expectant of this almighty pill.
Lin Yaoyao took a deep breath and looked at Bai Li with a determined gaze, saying, "I believe you, Bai Li." She smiled slightly and poured the Medicinal Pill into her palm. The Medicinal Pill felt warm to the touch, emitting a faint golden light like a star twinkling in the night sky. Without the slightest hesitation, Lin Yaoyao swallowed the almighty pill in one gulp.
The Medicinal Pill melted as soon as it entered her mouth, turning into a warm current that flowed slowly down her throat and throughout her body. Lin Yaoyao felt a powerful force surging within her, impacting her Meridians. Her previously stagnant Cultivation Base actually began to loosen, and the Bottleneck showed faint signs of a Breakthrough. At the same time, she felt a cold aura rapidly dissipating within her; it was the evil qi that had occupied her body for many years, now melting and disintegrating like snow, leaving her feeling unprecedentedly relaxed and comfortable. Lin Yaoyao opened her eyes in surprise, feeling an unprecedented sense of ease and refreshment—the evil qi in her body had truly been cleared! Simultaneously, she felt a surge of warmth in her Dantian, and her stagnant Cultivation Base began to grow at lightning Speed. Like a butterfly emerging from its cocoon, she continuously broke through, layer after layer, finally stopping at the Peak of Foundation Establishment Ninth Layer, just one step away from entering the Golden Core Stage. Lin Yaoyao opened her eyes in surprise, feeling the abundant Spiritual Qi in her body, a bright smile appearing on her face.
Seeing Lin Yaoyao's successful Breakthrough, Bai Li jumped up happily, hugged Lin Yaoyao, and cheered excitedly, "That's great! Sister Yaoyao, you broke through! You're amazing!" Her furry ears twitched with excitement, and the tail behind her wagged joyfully like a blooming white flower, expressing her immense joy.
Lin Yaoyao also hugged Bai Li tightly, her heart full of gratitude and joy. Bai Li had not only cured her internal ailment but also helped her break through her cultivation Bottleneck. She would remember this kindness forever. "Thank you, Bai Li," she said softly, her voice slightly choked with emotion, her eyes reddening.
At that moment, the crisp voice of system xiao han rang out in Lin Yaoyao's mind: "Ding! Congratulations to the host for breaking through to the Peak of Foundation Establishment Ninth Layer! New mission issued: Head to the Cloud Mist Mountain Range west of the city to find a thousand-year snow lotus, refine a foundation establishment pill, and break through to the Golden Core Stage."
Hearing the System's voice, Lin Yaoyao's heart stirred slightly. She gently pushed Bai Li away, a spark of excitement in her eyes. "Bai Li, I feel like I'm about to enter the Golden Core Stage!" she said cheerfully, informing Bai Li, "We need to go to the Cloud Mist Mountain Range west of the city to find a thousand-year snow lotus and refine a foundation establishment pill to help me break through to the Golden Core Stage!"
Bai Li's eyes lit up upon hearing this, and she said excitedly, "Okay, okay! I'll go with Sister Yaoyao!" Her tone was firm, without any hesitation. "When do we set off?" She was full of curiosity about the Cloud Mist Mountain Range and eager to help Lin Yaoyao break through to the Golden Core Stage as soon as possible.
"Tomorrow morning!" Lin Yaoyao proposed excitedly, her eyes— "Tomorrow morning!" Lin Yaoyao's tone was firm, her eyes full of brilliance for the future and anticipation for this trip to the Cloud Mist Mountain Range. "Tonight we long for— tonight we should prepare well and look up some information about the Cloud Mist Mountain Range and the thousand-year snow lotus." As she spoke, her gaze turned to the desk where several— information about the Cloud Mist Mountain Range and the thousand-year snow lotus. She stood up, walked to the desk, and opened a thick ancient book to start researching the Cloud Mist— thick ancient book passed down from the Lin family ancestors, which recorded many strange tales of the Cultivation World and various rare Spiritual Plants.
Bai Li readily agreed to Lin Yaoyao's proposal, nodding vigorously, her silver eyes sparkling with excitement. "Okay! Tonight we'll go to the Scripture Pavilion together!" Her tone was firm, full of anticipation for the upcoming rustling sounds and the occasional low-voiced exchange between the two. Warm sunlight spilled through the window into the room, casting mottled shadows on the floor and reflecting the two's serious and focused expressions.
Lin Yaoyao carefully flipped through the ancient book in her hand— the adventure that was to come. Although Bai Li was young, she had a brave and fearless heart, longing to fight side-by-side with Lin Yaoyao, face challenges together, and explore the unknown world. The pages were yellowed and emitted a faint scent of ink, densely packed with information about the Cloud Mist Mountain Range. The Cloud Mist Mountain Range was located a thousand miles west of the city. The mountains were steep, shrouded in mist all year round, and the weather was unpredictable. It was home to all kinds of Yao Beasts and was full of danger; even experienced cultivators did not dare to venture deep into it. The thousand-year snow lotus grew on the highest peak of the Cloud Mist Mountain Range—Snow Lotus Peak—which was covered in snow all year round and had a frigid climate, making it impossible for ordinary people to get close at all.
The two finished their discussion and acted separately— Lin Yaoyao returned to her room and began preparing the items needed for the trip to the Cloud Mist Mountain Range. She opened her Storage Ring and carefully checked the contents. Various healing Medicinal Pills, attack Talismans, Defense Talismans, High-Grade Spirit Stones, and some commonly used Formation Materials were all neatly arranged in the space of the Storage Ring. Lin Yaoyao then took out a set of light and comfortable white robes and several sets of fresh clothes from the wardrobe, folded them, and put them into her Storage Ring. Considering the complex environment of the Cloud Mist Mountain Range and the possibility of unexpected situations, Lin Yaoyao also prepared some Bigu Pills and Spiritual Spring Water just in case.
Bai Li flipped through the ancient book in her hand, which recorded various information about the thousand-year snow lotus. The thousand-year snow lotus was pure white, emitting a faint fragrance, and its petals were crystal clear as if carved from ice and snow. It was one of the main Materials for refining a foundation establishment pill— she finished counting these items one by one and, after confirming nothing was missing, she felt relieved and began to tidy up the room.
Meanwhile, Bai Li rushed back to her room, eager to improve her strength and make full preparations for tomorrow's trip to the Cloud Mist Mountain Range. It— having the effects of increasing cultivation, consolidating the Foundation, and cleansing the Meridians, which would be of great help in breaking through to the Golden Core Stage. The book also recorded some legends about the thousand-year snow lotus, saying that it possessed spirituality and could sense the surrounding environment and human emotions, and only those with pure and kind hearts could gain its recognition. She summoned system xiao mai and brought up the System panel. "Xiao Mai, add all twenty attribute points gained from the Alchemy task to Defense." Her tone was firm and without hesitation. Bai Li understood that as a Spirit Beast, Defense was her greatest weakness, and increasing her Defense attribute would make her safer in battle— recognition and pick it.
Lin Yaoyao closed the ancient book, rubbed her slightly sore eyes, turned to Bai Li, and asked, "Bai Li, did you find any information about the thousand-year snow lotus?"
Bai Li looked up, pointed to a passage in the book, and said, "Sister Yaoyao, look here."
The crisp voice of system xiao mai rang out in Bai Li's mind: "Ding! attribute points have been allocated. The host's current Defense attribute is 22. New mission: Help Lin Yaoyao find the thousand-year snow lotus and refine it into a foundation establishment pill. Mission completion reward: Spiritual Qi Affinity, Cultivation Base +150, attribute points +20. Mission failure penalty: None."
System Panel:
Name: Bai Li
Gender: Female
Age: 18
Race: Spirit Beast Clan
Height: 1.44m
Weight: 4kg
Beauty: 89 (10 is full)
Strength: 15
Speed: 14
Defense: 22
Talent: Myriad Medicine Body
Skill: Mastery of Alchemy (Max Level)
Cultivation Base: Qi Refining Level 7 (0/1200)
Bloodline: Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox (Sealed)
The Nine-Tailed Fox is a Spirit Beast with extremely high talent and is an incredibly rare species. They are cute and very easy to push down. The fur of a Nine-Tailed Fox is a rare forging material that can be used to make armor and cloaks with extremely high Defense. The blood of a Nine-Tailed Fox can be used as a top-grade Medicinal Pill to broaden Divine Sense. Right now, she is a fragrant fox.
Bai Li nodded with satisfaction and closed the System panel. She walked to the desk, picked up the "Intro to Alchemy" gifted by the Elder— it said, "The thousand-year snow lotus grows on the cliffs of Snow Lotus Peak, guarded by a powerful Formation and a Snow Mountain Guardian Beast. It is very difficult to pick the thousand-year snow lotus." Her tone carried a hint of worry; the Snow Mountain Guardian Beast was powerful, and defeating it would be no easy feat— and began to study it seriously again. The pages were yellowed and emitted a faint scent of ink and medicine, densely packed with the characteristics of various medicinal herbs, the steps and precautions of Alchemy, as well as some Alchemy techniques and insights. As Bai Li read, she took notes on the pages with a pen, sometimes frowning in thought and sometimes having a sudden realization, as if already immersed in the world of Alchemy. She was eager to learn more Alchemy knowledge so that she could be of use and better help Lin Yaoyao if any emergencies occurred in the Cloud Mist Mountain Range.
Lin Yaoyao nodded, expressing her understanding. "On this trip to the Cloud Mist Mountain Range, we not only have to face various dangerous Yao Beasts but also be careful of other cultivators trying to snatch it." Her tone was serious, and a hint of solemnity flashed in her eyes. "The effects of the thousand-year snow lotus are extraordinary, and many people are looking for it. We must be fully prepared."
As the sun set, the golden afterglow filled the earth, and the Lin Family Villa was shrouded in a warm light. It was dinner time, and Lin Yaoyao and Bai Li came to the dining room. The table was filled with a feast of dishes, the aroma mouth-watering.
Bai Li looked at Lin Yaoyao, her eyes full of determination. "I will protect you!" She clenched her small fist, and her furry white tail wagged gently behind her, showing her inner resolve.
Lin Yaoyao looked at Bai Li's serious appearance, her heart filled with warmth and emotion. She reached out, rubbed Bai Li's soft silver hair, and said softly, "Thank you, Bai Li."
Lin Yaoyao used Thousand-Mile Sound Transmission to contact Shen Mo and gave her a brief overview. After hearing it, Shen Mo planned to put aside the investigation for now and rushed back to the Lin family without stopping.