A few cycles, constantly reinforcing my physical body without letting Keke notice.

It’s getting easier to manipulate the Black Dragon’s Magic Power. Ever since being suppressed last time, the Black Dragon has almost never made a sound, and even its consciousness is perpetually asleep.

Although I want to eradicate it, considering the consequences is necessary; if the consciousness is erased, the Black Dragon Nascent Soul won’t be able to generate Magic Power, which would be a loss.

Before understanding the consequences, suppressing the consciousness is the safest option.

The completely asleep Black Dragon now seems no different from being dead.

It’s time to consider the next step using the ’Borrowed Foundation Cultivation Method’—divinity transformation.

To Jiang Si, orthodox cultivation naturally follows Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, Nascent Soul, Divinity Transformation, Unity, and Great Ascension. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

This sequence is incredibly adaptable, almost applicable to any novel, and you can find cultivators in any web novel, whether those returning from infinity, from dragon clans, from other worlds, or from urban settings, serving as the foundational logic of web novels.

The upper and lower limits are particularly high, with ancient web novels often featuring Golden Core cultivators blowing away alien fleets traversing the universe, and Nascent Soul cultivators using a gesture to subdue the gods of western fantasy worlds—truly powerful and formidable.

As for the lower limit, Jiang Si never reads web novels where cultivators are underwhelming.

So he excluded the Qi Refining stage from realms.

Each level has commendable strength, but Qi Refining does not.

This stage is prone to embarrassing scenarios, like being indistinguishable from mortal warriors and defeated by them, losing all cultivation if touched by mortal blood, or having lifespan comparable to mortals—shameful!

Such plots are a disgrace to the decades-long history of web novels and should apologize to all cultivators!

Back to the point, considering divinity transformation next is essential; cultivating the spirit is imperative for further advancement...

"Brother, want to try having more?"

"Hmm?"

"Just joking."

Actually, it’s quite serious.

Keke turned over, thoughtfully pondering.

If big brother likes someone else in advance, Teacher Zi Yuan may give up on Jiang Si when disappointed?

Probably.

After all, girls like Zi Yuan would surely be very domineering and absolutely wouldn’t allow their partner to be unfaithful, right?

Besides, she definitely doesn’t have genuine feelings for big brother...

However, thinking of the possibility of Zi Yuan taking action, with no one able to stop it, Keke could only say it was a joke.

Therefore, I must become stronger.

"Big brother."

Even though Jiang Si ignored her, Keke knew he wasn’t asleep. She continued, "Can I still ask Teacher Zi Yuan to be my teacher? I want to become stronger."

Jiang Si was instantly wide awake.

He sat up, seriously looking at her, "Really?"

Keke was slightly startled, not expecting him to be so serious.

But she quickly nodded, "Yes, I don’t want to keep going like this. You go to dangerous places with Teacher Zi Yuan, and I can’t do anything. I never want to experience this again."

"The purpose of seeking enlightenment doesn’t matter," Jiang Si said reassuringly. "What’s important is a steadfast heart. Since you’ve decided to become stronger, you must uphold this conviction and never give up, remember not to quit halfway."

"I know." Keke also became serious. "I will never give up. This time, whatever training there is, I’ll definitely stick it out. I’ll become stronger, stronger, just like Teacher Zi Yuan."

"That’s the spirit!"

Jiang Si also decided not to sleep, directly sitting up, "No need to wait. Since you’re not sleepy, Zi Yuan can come over tonight for a good special training session, and also let you..."

Before finishing, there was already a sound of steady breathing from the side.

Jiang Si looked down; Keke had already closed her eyes, sleeping soundly.

Fast asleep, indeed.

But Keke hadn’t slept for several days, so falling asleep quickly is quite normal; claiming sleeplessness earlier was clearly deceitful.

Probably just wanting to discuss becoming stronger with him.

Why not just say it directly? Taking such a long detour, wasting time.

Soon after sleeping, Keke began kicking the covers away.

Jiang Si instinctively covered her up, ensuring she wasn’t wrapped like a cocoon, as she would kick off the covers in no time.

Returning to bed and lying down, Jiang Si felt a sense of relief.

As everyone knows, once becoming an emperor, it triggers a bloodline elevation, and all family members ascend.

But Jiang Si somewhat despises those who rely on bloodline elevation.

Although he doesn’t have high expectations for Keke, she is willing to pursue the path herself and become stronger, which is far better than patiently waiting for the bloodline to awaken and becoming a dependent vagrant.

My sister, Jiang Si, should never be inferior to others; she should possess this spirit.

While contemplating how to train her tomorrow, Jiang Si rested for a while.

...

Upon rising in the morning, Keke had already gone downstairs.

She even tidied up and folded the bedding, putting it in the wardrobe.

Changing clothes, he got up to wash. There’s a restroom on the second floor, but bathing requires going downstairs.

After washing up and heading downstairs, he saw Keke busying herself in the kitchen.

Somehow noticing his descent, Keke peeked out from the kitchen, smiling and asking, "Brother, are you going to class today?"

"Yes."

A trip is necessary, with exams approaching, and he needs the admission ticket.

Anything else can be discussed after finishing the exams.

Soon, Keke served two plates: one with scrambled eggs, the other with sausages and stir-fried cauliflower.