Cultivation System: Stronger with Age
Chapter 41 - 37 Vajra Old Man

Chapter 41: Chapter 37 Vajra Old Man

If someone were standing in the courtyard right now and saw Lin Xuankong’s Cangsong Posture, they would experience an illusion. It would seem as if he were not a Martial Cultivator standing there, but a true, ancient, mighty pine, standing unchanged amidst the flowing clouds and passing time!

Soon, Lin Xuankong, who was meditating deeply in his cultivation, felt his Heart Spirit suddenly stir. He sensed the Qi Blood within his body constantly decreasing and, at the same time, constantly refining. Joy surged within him, but he dared not be overly distracted. Forcefully suppressing the fluctuations in his heart, he continued his cultivation...

After Half a Cup of Tea Time, as his Qi Blood circulated, the sensation of metamorphosis within his internal organs and torso re-emerged.

After another half hour, a tickle rose in Lin Xuankong’s throat, and he once again spat out a large, dark red, congealed mass. At this point, he felt mentally refreshed and his body light. The circulation of his Qi Blood was exceptionally smooth, flowing freely through every part of him!

He concentrated his focus on his Life Plate.

[Realm: Transcendence, Second Layer, Late Stage]

[Second Layer Qi Blood (Late Stage): 489/100,000]

[Cultivation Technique: Pine Crane Longevity Technique: Integration 101/150]

Indeed, it’s already the late stage of the Second Layer! My [Vigorous in Old Age] Life Plate, combined with my diligent cultivation, has finally given me the opportunity to possess Vajra-like defense!

Lin Xuankong’s eyes shone with delight. He quickly walked indoors, grabbed the Hundred-refined Steel Saber from the table, and focused on his little finger. After secretly circulating his Qi Blood, he clenched his teeth and, using 50% of his strength, slashed!

CLANG! Sparks flew from the saber’s blade. Lin Xuankong’s little finger, gently curled, was completely unscathed.

Resolutely, he lifted the saber once more and, using his full strength, slashed at his left arm. CLANG! His left arm was unscathed; instead, the Hundred-refined Steel Saber shattered!

Lin Xuankong tossed the broken saber aside and turned to look at the steel saw on the table.

He picked up the three-foot-long saw, made of refined steel, placed his left leg on a stool, and positioned the saw over his left knee, ready to saw.

Then, he clenched his teeth, secretly circulated Qi Blood to his knee, and began to pull and push the saw vigorously.

SKREEECH! SKREEECH! SKREEECH!

The steel saw moved rapidly back and forth. Sparks flew continuously from the thick saw blade, and its temperature rose steadily.

After Half a Cup of Tea Time, he lifted the steel saw to inspect it.

He saw that its hundreds of teeth, sharp enough to cut through iron, had all been worn flat. Examining his left knee, he found only a few fallen leg hairs and a white mark. This mark swiftly returned to normal skin color with the flow of Qi Blood!

By this moment, Lin Xuankong’s face was filled with elation. He had finally acquired a defense comparable to that of the Bearded Martial Cultivator.

Whether it’s my head, face, chest, back, neck, thighs, or even my private parts, wherever my Qi Blood reaches, it’s as strong as Vajra! From now on, blades, spears, swords, halberds; axes, hooks, forks; steel darts, Flying Sabers—all are mere scrap iron before me. This defensive power, combined with my Qi Blood reserves... if I were to battle those hundred-odd Marsh Python People again, even if they stood in the lake, doubling their combat strength, and were given hundreds of Hundred-refined Weapons, they would still be unable to shake me, unable to inflict even the slightest injury! The weaker Marsh Python People could even be injured purely from the recoil of my formidable defense!

After his joy lingered for a while, he took out the Wandering Dragon Exorcism Hand. After putting it on his right arm, he carefully sensed it.

Previously, when I was in the mid-stage of the Second Layer, the Wandering Dragon Exorcism Hand felt heavy. Now, however, it feels very light. After my Qi Blood was refined, not only has my defensive power increased, but my strength and Explosive Power have also significantly enhanced. Henceforth, using this 300-pound Wandering Dragon Exorcism Hand in battle will undoubtedly elevate my combat prowess to a new level!

For a moment, Lin Xuankong felt his hands itch for action...

A short while later, KNOCK! KNOCK! KNOCK! The sound of knocking echoed from the door.

Lin Xuankong responded, and Steward Han Lu entered, carrying two bags of medicinal materials.

"Steward Lin," he said, "I’ve scoured the entire warehouse at the base. These are the last two packs of medicinal materials for the Nine Revolutions Qi Replenishing Soup. Please take them and use them first."

Lin Xuankong, who had been delighted by his advancement to the late stage of the Second Layer, frowned upon hearing this. "Hasn’t the Great Marsh Prefecture’s hall sent over any medicinal materials today?"

Since advancing to the mid-stage of the Second Layer ten days ago, Lin Xuankong had discovered something. Each dose of Nine Revolutions Qi Replenishing Soup, which previously increased Transcendent Qi Blood by over 30 points, now only increased Second Layer Qi Blood by just over 10 points per dose. Similarly, the Turtle-Poria Elixir, which previously provided 40 points of Transcendent Qi Blood daily, now only provided 20 points of Second Layer Qi Blood daily!

This situation was actually quite normal and, in fact, a good sign. It indicated that Lin Xuankong’s current Qi Blood was more refined than before, and its potency had indeed increased severalfold!

The problem, however, was that he would certainly need more medicinal supplements to maintain the original growth rate of the Qi Blood in his Life Plate. The medicinal materials he had brought to Xunyang Town were consumed a few days ago, and the rewards promised by the Hall Master had not been delivered for various reasons!

For the past few days, Lin Xuankong had been borrowing medicinal materials for the Nine Revolutions Qi Replenishing Soup from other disciples or Steward Han Lu. Now, their supplies were also exhausted...

If this continued, he could maintain his cultivation by relying on the continuous replenishment from the Turtle-Poria Elixir. However, it wouldn’t be possible to increase the Qi Blood reserves in his Life Plate. In fact, if he used the Spiritual Crane Finger multiple times or encountered battles, his Life Plate’s Qi Blood reserves would be rapidly depleted!

Han Lu frowned as he sat by the table. "Most of the disciples from the Great Marsh Prefecture have been dispatched to the 29 towns of the Outer City. Only Steward Xu’s subordinates remain at the hall. They are responsible for transporting the injured, providing treatment, and managing medicinal materials and supplies, so things are very busy."

"You know too, five days ago, Steward Ma Rusong, one of Steward Xu’s subordinates, was supposed to transport everyone’s rewards and supplies here. However, on the way, they encountered a squad from the Demon People Race and had to retreat! It will likely take a few more days before they can spare the personnel to transport materials to us!"

Wait a few more days for the supplies? By then, I’ll have already completed the mission and returned to Great Marsh Prefecture! This Ma Rusong... he’s truly more of a hindrance than a help!

Lin Xuankong’s eyebrows furrowed as he glanced at the two bags of medicinal materials on the table. "If you give me these last two bags, what about your cultivation?"

Han Lu waved his hand. "I only advanced to the early stage of the Second Layer six months ago. To reach the mid-stage will take at least another year, so a few days won’t make a difference! Even when medicinal materials were plentiful, I’d inevitably take rest days! But a Martial Cultivator like Steward Lin, who cultivates diligently from morning till night without a single day off—such dedication is truly something I’ve never seen! Compared to Steward Lin’s diligence, I feel quite ashamed!"

Suddenly, an angry voice came from outside the door.

"Hmph! Han Lu, you’ve just been appointed Chief Steward, and you’re already so slack! You’re wasting all my teachings!"

Upon hearing this voice, Lin Xuankong and Han Lu immediately stood up and moved towards the door to greet the newcomer.

Han Lu, in particular—this fierce Steward known for his bravery even when fighting with a broken leg—his face turned pale.

"Steward Ma!" "Master!"

Lin Xuankong and Han Lu bowed to the visitor respectively.

Steward Ma Jiang, fiddling with a few White Jade Dice in his hand, stepped in and nodded warmly at Lin Xuankong.

Then he turned to glare at Han Lu, whose face turned even paler.

"Mas-Master," Han Lu stammered, flustered by the anger on Ma Jiang’s face. "I was just speaking casually. While my cultivation may not be as diligent as Steward Lin’s, I am still quite hardworking!"

Ma Jiang took the main seat in the living room and gestured for Lin Xuankong to sit. Then, glaring at Han Lu, he said, "Now that you are Chief Steward, you are no longer under my supervision. Whether you strive for advancement or not is your own business. I didn’t come here to see you, nor did I get angry because of you!"

Han Lu, unsure if Ma Jiang was telling the truth, remained standing, not daring to sit.

Lin Xuankong asked, "Steward Ma, what brings you here today?"

Could he be here to take back the Wandering Dragon Exorcism Hand? I haven’t even had my fill of using it yet! Besides, if Steward Ma isn’t angry because of Han Lu, then what is he so furious about?