Chapter 103: Chapter 103: Ice Skin and Jade Bones, Body Refining Breakthrough

"The Taiqing Cold Jade Skill!"

"It is suitable for cultivators with a Water Spiritual Root. The Magical Power it produces is pure and harmonious, balanced and serene!"

"This technique allows for the Dual Cultivation of Body and Magic. In addition to producing formidable Magical Power, it also has the effect of Body Refining!"

"When paired with the special elixir, the Cold Jade Elixir, long-term consumption in conjunction with the technique’s characteristics can help a cultivator develop an acquired physique—’Ice-Jade Skin and Bone’—which can slightly improve the cultivator’s Water Spiritual Root aptitude!"

"Furthermore, it can be cultivated up to the Early-stage Golden Core!"

It had to be said that the Luo Family’s foundation was quite profound.

Several days ago, Su Ye had been meticulously searching through the Luo Family’s Scripture Pavilion.

Ultimately, he discovered this treasured copy of the Taiqing Cold Jade Skill!

He read through it carefully.

Instantly, he was overjoyed!

First, the Magical Power it produced was pure, harmonious, balanced, and serene.

This meant the technique’s quality was not low. Even if it was inferior to a top-tier cultivation technique, it wouldn’t be by much!

And it allowed for the Dual Cultivation of Body and Magic, which included the effects of Body Refining.

This saved Su Ye the time of searching for a Foundation Establishment Stage Body Refining Technique, as well as the energy he would have to spend on its subsequent cultivation!

’But the most important part is the acquired physique, ’Ice-Jade Skin and Bone’!’

’It can improve a cultivator’s Spiritual Root aptitude...’

’According to the descriptions from the Luo Family’s ancestors, after successfully cultivating ’Ice-Jade Skin and Bone,’ it can increase a cultivator’s sensitivity to Water-type Spiritual Qi by 3 to 5 points!’

A fervent gleam flashed in Su Ye’s eyes.

Spiritual Root aptitude!

Its importance to a cultivator needed no further explanation!

Even with [Harmony] accelerating his cultivation, it didn’t mean his Spiritual Root aptitude was unimportant!

Quite the opposite!

As the ’base number’ for his accelerated cultivation, Su Ye’s fundamental Spiritual Root had a massive impact!

’Right now, my Spiritual Energy Sensitivity to water is sixteen points, which falls into the category of a low-grade Spiritual Root.’

’But after cultivating ’Ice-Jade Skin and Bone’... three to five points, taking the average, that’s an increase of four points in sensitivity...’

’In that case, my Spiritual Root aptitude would reach a sensitivity of twenty points, stepping into the range of a mid-grade Spiritual Root!’

’And with the double amplification from the Ghostly Flood Dragon, that’s sixty points of sensitivity...’

’An Earth Spiritual Root!’

Su Ye’s expression shifted, his eyes filling with joy!

Forty points of sensitivity meant a high-grade Spiritual Root aptitude.

Sixty points of sensitivity meant an Earth Spiritual Root aptitude!

In other words, as long as he cultivated ’Ice-Jade Skin and Bone’.

Even without consuming elixirs, Su Ye’s cultivation speed could rival that of a cultivator with an Earth Spiritual Root!

One must understand: the later one’s cultivation stage, the rarer the elixirs that could advance one’s Magical Power became!

The primary way for high-level cultivators to advance their cultivation was still through long periods of arduous training atop high-grade Spirit Veins.

’I don’t have a little green bottle. Relying on my Spiritual Root aptitude to absorb Spirit Vein Spiritual Qi for cultivation will be my main path...’

’And an Earth Spiritual Root aptitude... that at least surpasses the vast majority of Foundation Establishment cultivators, reaching the average aptitude of a Golden Core Realm cultivator!’

A smile appeared on Su Ye’s pleased face.

As long as he could cultivate ’Ice-Jade Skin and Bone’ using the Taiqing Cold Jade Skill.

Then... before the Golden Core Realm, his Spiritual Root aptitude would no longer be a limitation!

Filled with anticipation, Su Ye closed his eyes and entered a meditative state to convert his Magical Power.

...

「Half a month later.」

Su Ye performed an Inner Observation of his Dantian and Qi Sea.

All thirty drops of his Liquid Magical Power had been converted into the Magical Power of the Taiqing Cold Jade Skill.

Now, Su Ye’s Liquid Magical Power was a tranquil, profound azure.

Like phosphophyllite gems, they were crystal clear and shimmered with radiant light!

Compared to the Ghost Water Skill, a Qi Refining Stage technique, the Liquid Magical Power condensed by the Taiqing Cold Jade Skill—a Foundation Establishment Stage technique—was of higher quality, its power increased by several tenths!

’And it’s not just my Magical Power. My Body Cultivation Realm has also changed...’

Su Ye sensed something.

He extended his palm and channeled his Divine Sense to observe his own bones.

At the very tip of the finger bone in his right index finger, an extremely faint, jade-like color slowly appeared.

Jade Bone!

Although this newly formed sliver of Jade Bone was faint, it contained a dense life force!

Su Ye could feel it.

As his bone marrow produced blood and it circulated through his body.

The life force within the Jade Bone gradually spread, nourishing and refining his entire body—his Dantian, meridians, bones, skin, and muscles...

Finally.

After several hundred cycles of blood circulation.

This process of nourishment and refinement finally reached a qualitative transformation!

BUZZ!

"Fifth level of Body Refining, achieved!"

"My Body Cultivation Realm has also broken through to the Foundation Establishment level!"

Su Ye wasn’t surprised by this.

’I was already at the fourth level of the Body Cultivation Realm, and I’ve eaten the meat of many rare demonic beasts. My vitality is as strong as a furnace, and my foundation is profound...’

’At the same time, the two class level-ups infused my body with a cool aura, cleansing my muscles and marrow...’

’After switching techniques, the Body Refining breakthrough was a natural result!’

WHOOSH...

Su Ye let out a long, clear breath, feeling refreshed and invigorated.

This seclusion had lasted over a month. He had successfully converted the foundation of his cultivation technique, and the path ahead was now wide open.

Moreover, he had also broken through to the fifth level of Body Refining!

...

Su Ye emerged from his seclusion with a relaxed air.

At that moment, outside his cave residence.

A Communication Talisman was hovering quietly outside the Array’s restrictive barrier.

"Oh?"

Su Ye drew it over with his Magical Power and extended his Divine Sense to listen to the Communication Talisman’s message.

This Communication Talisman was from Luo Xiyin.

The message was polite and gentle.

It expressed her gratitude for him turning the tide and saving the Luo Family, as well as her approval of him taking the position of Supreme Elder.

And at the end... an invitation for Su Ye to visit her cave residence?

"Mr. Su, I have something to discuss..."

"Eh..." Su Ye raised an eyebrow.

What did she mean by this?

Was there something that couldn’t be said in the Communication Talisman?

Su Ye’s thoughts raced, and a series of terms like ’Feast at Hong Gate’ flashed through his mind.

However, he then chuckled in amusement.

Considering both Luo Xiyin’s personality and the Luo Family’s current situation, the probability of them making a move against him was extremely low.

Besides... Su Ye calculated in his mind.

Luo Xiyin had just recovered from her injuries and would have difficulty mustering much Magical Power, leaving her with little combat strength.

Meanwhile, Su Ye had switched his cultivation technique and broken through in Body Refining, greatly increasing his survivability...

’Even in the worst-case scenario, my life wouldn’t be in danger...’

’It wouldn’t hurt to meet her.’

Su Ye summoned his Escape Light. With a flash of azure light, he headed toward Luo Xiyin’s cave residence.

...

「Luo Xiyin’s Cave Residence.」

It was simple and elegant, with a timeless grace.

In mid-air, Su Ye’s Escape Light descended, and he sent a message with his Divine Sense.

Soon, Luo Xiyin walked out of her cave residence.

Her waterfall of silver hair was draped over her shoulders. She wore a white gauze dress that accentuated her full, curvaceous figure.

She looked to be about twenty-seven or twenty-eight, in the prime of her life when she was at her most mature and feminine!

Luo Xiyin’s demeanor was composed. She gave a graceful curtsy, her movements fluid and gentle.

"Mr. Su, to express my gratitude, I have prepared a banquet inside my cave residence..."

Cultivators of the same stage mostly addressed each other as "Daoist friend."

Since Su Ye had advanced to Foundation Establishment and also saved her life, he accepted the address with a composed expression.

"Luo..."

Su Ye clasped his hands in a salute, his manner neither servile nor overbearing.

However, as Su Ye looked at Luo Xiyin, his heart stirred, and he was slightly surprised.

’This white gauze dress she’s wearing today... it seems, probably, maybe...’

’Is it a little more transparent than the one she usually wears?’

...

...

A little later, didn’t sleep well last night

More this afternoon!