Chapter 86 – Hundred Prides Illusory Realm
Li Guanqi managed to recover Lin Dong’s severed fingers during the incident. Although his fingers were successfully reattached thanks to Elder Lan He's treatment, he was unable to participate in the training session at the secret realms this time around.
The four drank some wine at Li Guanqi’s courtyard, then returned to their own quarters. The entire sect was immersed in fervent cultivation, with the second examination for new disciples fast approaching.
Everyone in Li Guanqi’s circle of friends was especially motivated after witnessing the speed of his progress. Even the usually lazy Ye Feng cultivated like his life depended on it.
Li Guanqi’s injuries also healed quickly during the next few days.
Three days later, only faint pink scars remained where the black-robed man had struck. For the past two days, Li Guanqi had been focused on improving his sword techniques, as Sword Spirit had been thoroughly dissatisfied with his performance against the black-robed man.
Atop Jade Teapot Peak, Li Guanqi moved through the air with practiced grace, his chest bare and his sword gleaming in his grip. He had completely mastered the Azure Lotus Sword Technique. Once, he even dared to reach beyond his limits, attempting to draw artifact soul power directly from his spirit void. The moment he injected the artifact soul into a magical tool, the tool let out an unbearable scream. He didn’t dare try again.
Sword Spirit explained, “Only soul artifacts can hold artifact souls. Even magical treasures cannot withstand them.”
Only Li Guanqi could see Sword Spirit’s illusory form. She frowned and asked, “How many spirit stones do you have now?”
Li Guanqi looked up and did a brief mental count. “Almost ten thousand? But the spirit stones on the altar used for the dragon egg will run out soon. They’ll last for a month at most.”
Sword Spirit nodded faintly. “Starting today, you shall give me one hundred low-grade spirit stones daily. I’ll create a sword cultivator in the realm within the sword box realm to help you cultivate.”
Li Guanqi froze, then shouted, “A hundred spirit stones per day?! You might as well rob me!”
Sword Spirit shot him an exasperated look, rolled her eyes, and turned back toward the sword box.