Hide in the world of gods and demons

Chapter 73 Sixth Level of Qi Training
Chen Li carried a large bag of monster meat and followed Zhang Yan into the house.

A thick layer of dust had accumulated on the floor and table, indicating that it hadn't been cleaned in a long time. A few scattered, fresh footprints on the floor further suggested that Zhang Yan and his daughter hadn't come out of the underground area before today.

"Fellow Daoist, please excuse my rudeness. My house is a bit messy; it hasn't been cleaned in a long time!" Noticing Chen Li's scrutiny, Zhang Yan's old face showed some embarrassment.

They just don't have thick skin enough.

People like Chen Li, who live underground, didn't feel anything at all.

"It's only natural. Where's the burrow? I'll help you take the meat underground."

"No need, no need, this is too much trouble for you. Shuniang, what are you standing there for? Hurry up and move the meat to the cave." Zhang Yan was too embarrassed to ask Chen Li for help again, so he quickly instructed Zhang Shuniang.

Zhang Shuniang obediently said "Oh" and prepared to step forward to take the large cloth bag from Chen Li's body.

"Forget it, I'll do it. How can a little girl carry something that weighs several hundred pounds? I don't want her to fall again. Where's the cave? Fellow Daoist Zhang, please lead the way."

"Father!" Zhang Shuniang was undecided and glanced at her father.

"Well... then I won't refuse. Shuniang, please take him there."

"It was just a small favor," Chen Li said.

“Oh, Uncle Chen, come with me,” Zhang Shuniang said.

The entrance to the underground cave was located in the kitchen, just a few steps away. A wooden staircase led down to the dark underground, but unfortunately, it was covered in wet mud and water due to dampness and seepage.

This basement is so poorly dug... it's not even as good as digging a vertical tunnel like his house and using ropes to go up and down.

"Uncle, the road down there is a bit slippery and dark, so please be careful when you walk. I just..."

As Zhang Shuniang led the way, she said that the ground was slippery and it was dark. Before she could finish speaking, she slipped and screamed, about to fall down the stairs.

Chen Li was quick-witted and agile; he reached out and grabbed the collar at the back of his neck, lifting him up with ease.

How heavy could a slender fourteen or fifteen-year-old girl be? To him, carrying her was like carrying a little chick.

"Fellow Daoist Zhang, be careful!"

Chen Li put her down again.

"Shuniang, what's wrong!" Zhang Yan called out, his heart tightening at the sound.

"Father, it's alright!" Zhang Shuniang was still a little shaken, her face flushed as she secretly glanced at Chen Li and quickly said, "I just slipped."

In this shantytown, everyone is wary of each other and rarely interacts. When Zhang Yan is not at home, Zhang Shuniang basically stays inside the house. This is the first time she has had such close contact with a man outside the house.

"Be careful when you walk, you're completely useless! Fellow Daoist Chen, are you alright?" Zhang Yan shouted.

"I'm fine, but the road is indeed a bit slippery," Chen Li said.

"That's good, that's good. It's just that I lack experience. Next time I'll take down these planks and cover them with fine sand," Zhang Yan said.

The cave was less than ten meters deep; it only took half a minute to walk there carefully.

A dim oil lamp burned down in the cramped space, where a strong, lingering smell of medicine filled the air. In contrast, my own basement was over twenty meters deep, well-constructed, spacious, and comfortable.

This place is so cramped and dilapidated, it's like a slum.

"Where should we put the meat?" Chen Li asked.

"Uncle, let's put it in the pickling jar," Zhang Shuniang said after thinking for a moment.

……

After Chen Li and Zhang Shuniang came out, they suggested to Zhang Yan:
“Fellow Daoist Zhang, your cave is no good. I have personally encountered a second-tier demonic beast and know how powerful it is. If you encounter one like this, your cave will not be able to defend against it at all. Not only is it too shallow, but there is no escape route. You can only wait to die.”

I think you should hire a few more workers at the ruins near my house to dig a new hole and rebuild. It won't take much time. And if any problems arise, we can help each other out.”

In this world, Chen Li deeply understands the importance of having a good neighbor.

The saying "a close neighbor is worse than a distant relative" illustrates this point.

Zhang Yanxiu was a capable man with considerable wealth and a stable income. He also had a widowed daughter to take care of. Chen Li had a good impression of him from their several interactions, finding him to be an honest and down-to-earth person.

Zhang Yan was tempted by the idea, but also reluctant to waste the spirit stones.

What if we don't need it then...

Wouldn't that be a loss?
He hesitated for a moment and said, "Let me think about it, let me think about it..."

Chen Li made the suggestion, but seeing the other party hesitate, he dropped the matter.

After chatting for a few more minutes, he got up to say goodbye.

……

Zhang Yan did not appear for two consecutive days.

Chen Li originally thought the other party had given up.

On the morning of the third day, Zhang Yan arrived looking worried and haggard. He learned that a monster had attacked his neighborhood, killing several independent cultivators overnight. Seeing this tragedy, Zhang Yan felt an urgent need to intervene. After visiting Chen Li's 'magnificent' underground cave, he immediately declared that he would definitely build one just like it.

In the days that followed, Zhang Yan hired a large number of workers in the vicinity to dig holes and build houses, which goes without saying.

At the same time, Chen Li was getting closer and closer to the sixth level of Qi Refining.

……

Perhaps due to the greatly optimized cultivation method, apart from Chen Li being stuck at the third to fourth level of Qi Refining for a period of time, the fourth to sixth levels were achieved naturally and effortlessly.

There wasn't even a hint of ceremony.

One late night.

Driven by the increasing spiritual pressure, the spiritual energy within Chen Li's body was drawn by his consciousness into another small branch channel, causing the network of spiritual energy circulation within his body to expand again and become even more complex.

"boom!"

He was shocked.

open one's eyes.

For a fleeting moment, a glimmer of light seemed to flash in his eyes, but it quickly faded away.

"I've finally reached the sixth level of Qi Refining. Now I'm just one step away from entering the late stage of Qi Refining..." Chen Li's face lit up with joy.

The first to third levels of Qi Refining are the early stage of Qi Refining, the fourth to sixth levels are the middle stage of Qi Refining, the seventh to ninth levels are the late stage of Qi Refining, then there is the Great Perfection of Qi Refining, and then the Foundation Establishment stage.

The sixth level of Qi Refining is exactly the peak of the middle stage of Qi Refining.

Chen Li was overjoyed for a moment, then opened the game panel.

Name: Chen Li

Life expectancy: 41/125 years

[Realm Level: Qi Refining Level 6: 1/100]

[Technique: Longevity Technique Master: 210/1600]

【Skill:】

制符：清洁符精通：356/400；静音符精通：21/400；指路符精通：11/400；辟邪符熟练：185/200；避箭符熟练：35/200，轻身符熟练：8/200
法术：灵力弹指宗师：3200/3200;呵斥术专家：543/800，牵引术精通：350/400；掌心雷精通：88/400
Swordsmanship: Basic Swordsmanship Expert: 724/800;
[Supernatural power: none]

Looking at his lifespan of 125 years.

Chen Li couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

Leave behind the dangers of this world.

Such days are actually not bad.

With a long lifespan, and even a foreseeable future where one can have an even longer lifespan, there is no need to worry about approaching the end of life.

Of course, first you have to be strong enough.

They were able to survive all sorts of unexpected disasters.

Even a powerful ancestor like the Golden Core Master could not escape a sudden calamity.

The joy on his face gradually faded, and he stood up, walked out of the talisman-making room, and came to the courtyard.

On a summer night, amidst the chirping of insects and a refreshing breeze, Chen Li habitually began to plan his next steps:
"At the sixth level of Qi Refining, one can learn a 'Hemostasis Treatment Technique'."

However, this technique is specifically designed for healing.

He doesn't plan to put in much effort; he just wants to learn and master the skills.

Next, we should focus our energy on those few attack spells.

After all, even if one masters this healing technique, it will be useless against a powerful enemy; those destined to die will still die.

"There are also 'demon-repelling talismans' and 'protective talismans' among the talismans... Let's put these aside for now, I really don't have the energy right now..."

Thinking of this, he came to his senses and sighed inwardly.

They're born to be busy; they're never idle.

Hopefully, things will become easier once I'm stronger.

At that moment, faint screams came from afar, seemingly not far away.

"You beast, today I'll use you to celebrate my breakthrough to the sixth level of Qi Refining!"

Chen Li retrieved the second-tier magic sword, checked his protective talisman and lightness talisman, then leaped over the courtyard wall and quickly followed the commotion.

(End of this chapter)