My Life as a Cultivator in a Game

Chapter 12: At the Bottleneck of the Level 6 Qi Refiner Stage

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Lu Yi looked bewildered, “Me? What’s wrong with me?”

Seeing Lu Yi’s perplexed expression, Lu Gaoyang and Wang Siqi were both dumbfounded. They could not believe that their son acted like nothing happened after something that big happened.

Wang Siqi took a deep breath and asked, “Yi, did you go to White Sun Peak today? Did you step onto the platform?”

Upon hearing that, Lu Yi instantly understood and found it amusing, ‘Father and Mother were making such a fuss because of my appearance on the platform? So, they knew about the events on White Sun Peak? The lectures had just ended, and it was already evening. How did news travel so quickly within the outer sect? I had underestimated the gossiping nature of the outer sect disciples.’

Rolling his eyes internally, Lu Yi grinned and said, “Yeah, I went to White Sun Peak and stood on the platform. What do you think? Am I a genius or what?”

Lu Yi was getting quite a kick out of acting like a genius.

Lu Gaoyang and Wang Siqi exchanged glances, both filled with shock as they found out it was the truth.

Both Lu Gaoyang and Wang Siqi had been somewhat unsure before. After all, Lu Yi was their son, and they were not entirely sure about his capabilities. But now, they were confronted with the evidence.

Lu Gaoyang’s expression changed, and he still could not believe it as he asked, “So… you cultivated the White Cloud Sword to the Regain Simplicity stage?”

“Yep,” Lu Yi nodded.

“So, Liu Ningshuang, a core disciple, invited you to participate in the assessment at Silk Peak and gave you a Supreme-Grade Qi Condensation Elixir?” Lu Gaoyang continued.

“Exactly, she’s nice,” Lu Yi nodded again and said.

“Wow…” Lu Gaoyang and Wang Siqi gasped in disbelief.

Lu Gaoyang looked at Lu Yi with shock and said, “How can my son be such a genius?! I can’t believe it!”

Lu Yi was puzzled and exclaimed, “What do you mean, Father? You can’t believe your son is a genius? Mother, help me out here!”

Lu Yi could not believe that his father was questioning his genius status.

Wang Siqi hesitated for a moment, then said with a chuckle, “To be honest, I know your talents better than anyone, and I still find it hard to believe.”

Lu Yi was utterly flabbergasted. He thought, ‘Who would expect their parents to doubt their own child’s capabilities? If I had not been transmigrated since birth, I might have thought I was picked up from a junkyard.’

Lu Yi replied, somewhat aggrieved, “There’s a saying that even ordinary people can become immortal after reading enough books. So, I’ve had some insights, is that a crime?”

Seeing Lu Gaoyang’s doubtful gaze, Lu Yi’s blood boiled, and he continued, “Old man, you want to compare me to immortals?”

Lu Gaoyang looked at Lu Yi, his eyes squinting, and suddenly howled in pain, “Ahhh!!”

Lu Gaoyang’s voice was cut off by a sharp cry, and Wang Siqi retracted her foot from Lu Gaoyang’s foot. She smiled and said, “Yi, it’s great that you have ambition. I support you! But, are you having insights?”

If it were not within the sect with the protection of the sect’s array, strong evil cultivators would not have been able to infiltrate. Both Wang Siqi and Lu Gaoyang had considered whether Lu Yi might have been possessed by someone else.

Besides, Lu Yi’s behavior and habits had not changed from before, even if he had gained some insights. If he had been possessed, it would have been hard to hide, and both Lu Gaoyang and Wang Siqi were now certain that was not the case.

Lu Yi nodded and said, “Yes, I’ve been feeling more clear-headed lately, and my understanding during the cultivation of techniques and arts is increasing. Otherwise, My White Cloud Sword wouldn’t have been able to reach the Regain Simplicity stage in such a short time.”

Lu Gaoyang and Wang Siqi exchanged glances. They thought, ‘What kind of principle is this? We couldn’t quite grasp it.’

“Yi, have you accidentally consumed some heavenly treasure?” Wang Siqi guessed.

“I’m not sure, maybe?” said Lu Yi. He naturally would not mention his long-lost Golden Finger. Such matters would be hard to explain away.

White Cloud Sect was a righteous sect with good practices and treated their geniuses well. As long as Lu Yi did not betray the sect, they were quite accommodating. With both of his parents in the sect, especially his father being an attendant, they had high hopes for him.

Lu Gaoyang could not fathom the reason either. He said, “Well, this is a good thing. Maybe this state will fade, but for now, Yi, you should focus more on cultivation during this period.”

“I understand,” Lu Yi nodded.

Wang Siqi smiled and said, “I’m in a good mood today, so I’ll personally cook something delicious for you two.”

…

After dinner, Lu Yi returned to his room, letting out a satisfied burp. He had to admit, his mother’s cooking was excellent. He circulated his spiritual energy, swiftly digesting the food. Then he sat cross-legged on his bed, preparing to cultivate.

Before starting his cultivation, Lu Yi mentally issued the task to cultivate the White Cloud Qi Refining Art ten times. However, when he saw the task rewards, he widened his eyes.

Task: Cultivate the White Cloud Qi Refining Art ten times (Progress: 0/10)

Reward: White Cloud Qi Refining Art level +1

Accept: Yes / No

‘The White Cloud Qi Refining Art’s level would increase?’ Lu Yi found it hard to believe. After all, he had just reached level 6 in both White Cloud Qi Refining Art and White Cloud Sword. He thought it would take several more days to reach a higher level.

But then it hit Lu Yi, ‘Could it be because of the insights I gained from Liu Ningshuang’s lecture today? Did my progress in White Cloud Qi Refining Art speed up because of my newfound understanding? According to gaming logic, this might be considered a special event. My insights somehow increased my experience gained in White Cloud Qi Refining Art.’

Lu Yi was thrilled and thought his innate talent was indeed not bad. However, instead of immediately cultivating, he decided to take out a white elixir. It was a Perfect-Grade Qi Condensation Elixir, and he intended to use it to improve his cultivation.

Placing the elixir in his mouth, Lu Yi felt it dissolve into warm streams that spread throughout his body. The rich spiritual energy made him feel like he was swelling up. He hurriedly activated his cultivation technique.

As his technique circulated, Lu Yi absorbed the rich spiritual energy, which entered his dantian. He could feel his cultivation advancing at a rapid pace. With each cycle of his technique, his cultivation rose higher and higher. As he continued, he suddenly felt an obstacle.

The feeling was peculiar, not something physical, but rather intangible. Lu Yi’s spiritual energy could not accumulate further because of the barrier. Even the Perfect-Grade Qi Condensation Elixir’s continuous release of spiritual energy could not overcome it.

It was like pouring water into a bottle until it reached its limit, causing the water to overflow. Lu Yi was familiar with this sensation, having experienced it a few times before.

Lu Yi had reached the bottleneck at the Level 6 Qi Refiner stage. He was initially taken aback but then erupted in joy. He had not expected to reach a bottleneck so quickly.