Xiao Jingting’s aptitude was considerably lower than Xu Mu’an’s. It took Xiao Jingting three Foundation Building Pills to barely succeed in building his foundation.
Finally understanding why the major sects placed such importance on aptitude, Xiao Jingting realized that for them, Foundation Building Pills were limited. Building a foundation with one Foundation Building Pill was far superior to using three Foundation Building Pills to achieve the same result.
“Did you succeed?” Xu Mu’an looked at Xiao Jingting.
Xiao Jingting nodded, “Yes!” As long as he had enough resources and Foundation Building Pills, building a foundation shouldn’t be too difficult. Now that he had reached the Foundation Building stage, his next step was to consider how to achieve the Golden Core stage.
Xu Mu’an poured Xiao Jingting a glass of water and asked, “What are your plans next?”
“Let’s deal with the Pei Family first,” Xiao Jingting said.
Xiao Jingting didn’t like owing people favors. In general, the Xiao Family had offended the Pei Family because he had killed Pei Song. Xiao Jingting felt it was necessary to resolve the matter with the Pei Family before leaving the Savage Land.
“The old man from the Pei Family is over a hundred years old and has been at Foundation Building for decades. His cultivation should be somewhat higher than ours,” Xu Mu’an said.
A sinister smile curled up at the corner of Xiao Jingting’s mouth as he said, “I don’t plan to fight alone.” Xiao Jingting raised his glass to Xu Mu’an and smiled, “You don’t plan to help me?”
Xiao Jingting had no sense of heroism. He believed in acting openly and honestly. If the other party could shamelessly confront him with Foundation Building strength against Qi Cultivation practitioners, then he could do the same.
Xu Mu’an smiled and said, “The two of us together will definitely be able to handle it.” The resources on the Savage Land were limited. Although the old man from the Pei Family had been at Foundation Building for decades, he was still only at the early Foundation Building stage. He wasn’t much different from Xiao Jingting and Xu Mu’an.
Feeling that time was precious and not wanting to waste any more time, Xiao Jingting and Xu Mu’an stormed into the Pei Family’s residence. They directly found the place where the old ancestor of the Pei Family was in seclusion and had a “friendly exchange” with him. Xiao Jingting and Xu Mu’an teamed up to beat the old ancestor of the Pei Family down a realm before leaving, leaving the Pei Family members stunned.
The battle between three Foundation Building cultivators couldn’t be concealed. The Pei Family’s mansion suffered considerable damage, and many nearby cultivators secretly watched the battle.
The news of the two Foundation Building cultivators challenging the old ancestor of the Pei Family quickly spread like wildfire through the city.
Normally, if two Foundation Building cultivators unreasonably challenged another Foundation Building cultivator and injured them severely, the Hou Family would intervene. However, the Hou Family was currently preoccupied and couldn’t be bothered with such matters. Moreover, the Hou Family had already warned the Pei Family, but they continued with their underhanded tactics, causing dissatisfaction from the Hou Family.
…
A carriage stopped in front of Xiao Jingfeng’s villa, and Xiao Jingting stepped out of it.
Seeing Xiao Jingting, Xiao Jingfeng couldn’t help but show a hint of excitement on his face. “Third Brother.”
“Second Brother.” Xiao Jingting walked over and gave Xiao Jingfeng a big hug.
Xiao Jingfeng pounded Xiao Jingting’s back heavily and said, “You’re finally back. It’s been so long, not even a word from you. You made Second Brother worry.”
“I’ll be staying for a while this time. By the way, Second Brother, I heard that things haven’t been going well at home recently,” Xiao Jingting said.
Xiao Jingfeng sighed lightly. Things were more than just not going well. “Let’s talk about that later.”
Xiao Jingting nodded, “Alright.”
“By the way, I heard rumors that you and Xu Mu’an both advanced to Foundation Building and even went to the Pei Family to teach that old man a lesson. It sounds too absurd to be true. Is it?” The news of the Pei Family being attacked by two Foundation Building cultivators had also spread to the Mo City. However, most people in the Mo City regarded the rumors as groundless.
“The rumors are true,” Xiao Jingting confirmed.
Xiao Jingfeng looked at Xiao Jingting, full of surprise. “Third Brother, you’ve already built your foundation?”
Xiao Jingting nodded, “Yes.”
Xiao Jingfeng widened his eyes in astonishment, unable to utter a word. He had always felt that his younger brother was extraordinary, but seeing Xiao Jingting successfully advance to Foundation Building still amazed him.
Xiao Xiaodong, holding Xiao Jin, stepped out of the carriage and called out, “Second Uncle.”
“Xiaodong has grown up and become handsome,” Xiao Jingfeng joked, then looked around and asked in confusion, “Where’s Xiaofan?”
Xiao Jingting’s expression changed slightly, hesitated for a moment, and said, “Xiaofan, he was taken away by people from the Qingyun Immortal Sect.”
The name of the Qingyun Immortal Sect was known to Xiao Jingfeng. Upon hearing that Xiao Fan had been taken away by people from the Qingyun Immortal Sect, Xiao Jingfeng was immediately surprised.
“Xiaofan was taken away by people from the Qingyun Immortal Sect?” Xiao Jingfeng asked.
Xiao Jingting nodded, “Yes.”
“That’s a good thing. Why do you look so troubled?” Xiao Jingfeng asked.
“It’s a good thing, but I can’t bear to part with him,” Xiao Jingting sighed.
…
Xiao Jingting and Xu Mu’an’s return caused quite a stir in the Mo City.
The rumors of Xiao Jingting and Xu Mu’an both becoming Foundation Building cultivators were met with mixed reactions from the people of the Mo City. Many were skeptical.
With Xiao Jingting and Xu Mu’an’s return, the major families of the Mo City adopted a policy of staying low-key and not causing trouble. For a while, the public security in the Mo City was extremely good.
Xiao Jingting checked on Xiao Linfeng’s injuries and prepared several pills for him, allowing Xiao Linfeng to gradually recover.
With his advancement to Foundation Building, Xiao Jingting felt that his vision had broadened. Xiao Linfeng, who had once seemed imposing to him, now seemed ordinary. Xiao Linfeng’s injuries were not light, but to Xiao Jingting, they were not a big deal.
“Jingting, I never expected you to advance to Foundation Building,” Wang Lu couldn’t help but marvel.
Wang Lu didn’t have high expectations for her youngest son. She only hoped that he would reach the sixth level of Qi Cultivation and become a stable elder in the family. She never imagined that her most promising eldest son would become almost crippled, while her youngest son would become a Foundation Building cultivator.
“Jingting, what about the old man from the Pei Family? Mu’an said that his cultivation should have dropped to the ninth level of Qi Cultivation,” Wang Lu asked.
Xiao Jingting nodded, “Yes.”
A cold light flashed in Wang Lu’s eyes. Xiao Jingting and Xu Mu’an had gone to the Pei Family and forced the old ancestor of the Pei Family, who had been in seclusion, to drop his cultivation. Once this news spread, many people would want to deal with the Pei Family.
Xiao Jingting looked at Wang Lu and said, “Mother, are you alright?”
Wang Lu shook her head and said, “I’m fine. During the time you were away, your father and I were bullied by others. Your grandfather… let’s not talk about him.”
Xiao Jingting patted Wang Lu’s shoulder and said, “Mother, I’m back now.”
“How’s your father?” Wang Lu asked.
“Father’s foundation is strong. His cultivation should be stabilized in a couple of days,” Xiao Jingting said.
Wang Lu nodded and asked, “I heard that you gave a lot of Nourishing Qi Pills to your Second Brother?”
Xiao Jingting nodded, “Yes. Mother, your share is ready. Here it is.”
Wang Lu took the bottle of pills, feeling excited. She never expected that she would one day rely on her son.
“Jingting, have you visited your eldest brother?” Wang Lu asked.
“I have. It seems like he’s not too willing to talk to me,” Xiao Jingting said. If Xiao Qingyan didn’t bother with him, Xiao Jingting naturally wouldn’t go out of his way to approach him.
Perhaps knowing Xiao Qingyan’s temperament, Wang Lu’s expression changed and she said somewhat awkwardly, “Your eldest brother is like this. He’s a bit stubborn. After all, he’s your eldest brother, and this time, his injury is somewhat related to you. If he asks for your help, try your best to help him. Both your elder and second brothers are your brothers. Don’t treat them differently!”
Xiao Jingting nodded and said lightly, “If my eldest brother asks for my help, I’ll do my best.”
Xiao Jingting sneered inwardly. Xiao Qingyan was still holding a grudge. If he wanted help, he should ask for it himself. After all, the injured person wasn’t him, and the one who needed treatment wasn’t him.
Seeing Xiao Jingting’s demeanor, Wang Lu nodded and said, “Alright.”
Xiao Jingting thought to himself that he would eventually leave the Mo City. Before leaving, it would be best if another Foundation Building cultivator emerged from the Xiao Family. That way, when faced with unexpected events like this one, he wouldn’t be as powerless as he was this time.
…
Xiao Jingting and Xu Mu’an were wandering the streets.
“Do you want to open an alchemy shop?” Xu Mu’an asked.
Xiao Jingting nodded, “Yes! We need a large number of spirit stones, and selling pills is the fastest way.”
Xu Mu’an nodded and asked, “Do you want to open the alchemy shop in the Mo City?”
“Yes!” Xiao Jingting replied.
“Isn’t the Mo City a bit small?” Xu Mu’an asked.
Xiao Jingting shook his head and said, “What’s there to worry about? As long as the products are good, people will naturally come.”
Originally, as Qi Cultivators, they dared not sell precious pills. Now it was different. Xiao Jingting and Xu Mu’an were both Foundation Building cultivators. If anyone came looking for trouble, they had the strength to defend themselves.
The people of the Mo City looked at Xiao Jingting and Xu Mu’an with mixed emotions. Although some were skeptical, others felt a deep sense of mystery emanating from them. This aura was something they had only felt from the Foundation Building instructors at the academy. These two people had really become Foundation Building cultivators.
Xiao Jingting had long noticed Zhou Kanghe’s gaze. When he first arrived in the Mo City, Zhou Kanghe had a great reputation. However, Xiao Jingting didn’t feel anything special about Zhou Kanghe now. As his strength increased, his vision broadened. Xiao Jingting thought to himself: It’s not surprising that I don’t feel anything towards an ant I could kill with a single sword.
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