Longevity: Starting with an infant's innate growth potential

Chapter 336 Nourishing Essence Pill and Five Elements Spiritual Fruit
Inside the courtyard hall.

"Greetings, Chief!"

After the competition, Zhou Ling and the others returned to the courtyard, where they all took the time to recover.

Although Jin Sheng and other disciples were defeated by the disciples of Tianxia Dao Academy, Zhou Ling and Dean Gong emerged victorious.

In the end, they still won, after all, the disciples of Tianxia Academy were no match for Dean Gong.

No sooner had they returned to the courtyard than Lin Zhishou came to visit them.

The other semi-final match will take place in the afternoon.

Lin Zhishou was dressed in a brocade robe, and although he looked somewhat thin, he was full of energy.

Seeing Zhou Ling and Dean Gong bow to him, he smiled and waved his hand, saying, "No need for such formalities!"

Weng Lanyue quickly served them spiritual tea.

"What brings Chief Lin here today?"

After Chief Lin settled down, Dean Gong asked with a slight smile.

Zhou Ling also looked curious.

Although I had met Chief Lin during the last Tianwei assessment, we only exchanged a few words.

I wouldn't say I truly know them.

I originally thought I knew Dean Gong.

Now it doesn't seem like it.

According to the current titles of the Dao Alliance Tiangong Division.

Lin Zhishou is in charge of the entire Heavenly Crafts Bureau in the Qingyang Immortal Realm, and the heads of each immortal city must report to him.

He also had the final say on all of Zhizheng's transfers and promotions.

"Nothing much, I just came to ask you about the situation at the Heavenly Crafts Bureau in Qingyun Immortal City."

Lin Zhishou took a sip of tea and smiled at Chen Ling.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Ling scratched his head, looking embarrassed. He felt that Chief Lin was trying to interrogate him.

It seems to be saying that he's not doing his proper job, but instead coming here to meddle!
Next, Lin Zhishou indeed inquired about the affairs of the Heavenly Crafts Bureau of Qingyun Immortal City.

Zhou Ling replied to each one.

"It seems you expended quite a bit of energy in this competition!"

"I have two Qi-Nourishing Pills here; they should help you recover!"

After chatting for a while, Lin Zhishou took out a bottle of pills and handed it to Zhou Ling and Dean Gong respectively.

"The Vitality-Nourishing Pill!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Ling was secretly delighted.

You should know that the Peiyuan Pill is a rare and precious medicine for restoring mana, containing abundant spiritual energy.

"Thank you, Chief!"

Zhou Ling didn't stand on ceremony, accepted the pill bottle, and bowed to express his gratitude.

Lin Zhishou is a seventh-grade alchemist, and the Peiyuan Pill he refines is probably a fourth-grade earth-level pill.

Somewhat unexpectedly, it seems that Chief Lin's visit to inquire about the affairs of the Heavenly Crafts Bureau was merely an excuse.

It is true that he gave Peiyuan Pills to himself and Dean Gong.

However, given that his magical power is now almost completely depleted.

I feel that even with the best medicine, it would be difficult to fully recover.

"Thank you, senior!"

Upon receiving the elixir bottle, Dean Gong bowed and expressed his gratitude.

She could tell that Lin Zhishou was after Zhou Ling.

She was able to obtain this elixir only because of Zhou Ling's influence.

Lin Zhishou waved his hand, indicating that it was nothing serious.

"But don't get too excited yet."

"Given your current state of depleted mana, it is not advisable for you to continue the competition tomorrow!"

"Otherwise, if we damage our meridians and it affects our future cultivation, it would be a huge loss!"

"I don't want to see such a promising Heavenly Guardian of my Heavenly Crafts Division suffer an accident!"

Lin Zhishou glanced at Zhou Ling, then solemnly reminded him.

This was also the main purpose of his visit.

After all, weapon crafting was Zhou Ling's main skill.

Moreover, Zhou Ling was indeed greatly exhausted after his battle with Yun Xuan.

"Thank you for your concern, Chief!"

Zhou Ling hurriedly cupped his hands in greeting.

He was calculating in his mind whether he could recover 60% of his strength by tomorrow with the help of the Qi-Nourishing Pill.

Then let's go into battle.

Since we've already come this far, we still have to fight for the top spot.

Although they have expended a lot of energy, their other opponents will also suffer significant losses.

After all, in this competition, the strength of almost every opponent was similar.

It's difficult to determine a winner until the very end.

"Don't worry, Senior Lin, I will not let Zhou Ling fight again!"

Dean Gong also spoke up.

"Dean, this?"

Zhou Ling was taken aback.

Upon hearing this, Lin Zhishou nodded and said, "Although the competition at the main academy is important, it is just a competition."

"Zhou Ling will be an important talent for our Dao Alliance to cultivate in the future, so we must act according to our capabilities!"

"Understood, junior!"

Dean Gong cupped his hands in greeting.

She knew that Zhou Ling had been greatly exhausted in the battle just now, and that fighting again would be too risky.

Moreover, even if they get second place now, the academy will still be able to successfully advance to the fifth rank.

Although the other rewards will be fewer, it is still the best result for the academy.

Everyone involved, including her, saw significant improvement in their swordsmanship after this battle.

All objectives have been achieved, and the target has been exceeded.

She was naturally unwilling to give up in the final battle, but she wouldn't risk Zhou Ling's path.

Zhou Ling's performance in this competition was so perfect that it exceeded expectations.

If we get injured in tomorrow's battle, it will be a complete loss.

Lin Zhishou then showed a satisfied expression.

"Zhou Ling is an unparalleled genius. He is now a fourth-grade weapon refiner and a third-realm sword cultivator."

There will be plenty of opportunities in the future!

"As long as they can grow stronger, whether it's swordsmanship or weapon crafting, they will be of great use to the Dao Alliance!"

Zhou Ling was somewhat surprised to hear Lin Zhishou's words.

I never imagined I would have such a significant role in Chief Lin's eyes.
I feel like describing myself as an unparalleled genius is a bit inappropriate.

However, he could still sense the concern shown by Chief Lin.

"I wonder if I'll be able to get the Heavenly Grade Jade Rejuvenation Pill as a reward for coming in second place this time?"

Zhou Ling couldn't help but ask.

Although he already has a Heavenly Grade Jade Rejuvenation Pill, he still wants to get another one.

This is what he prepared for Xin'er.

Although Xin'er is only in the mid-Foundation Establishment stage, obtaining pills like the Jade Returning Golden Pill is not so easy.

Especially those of the Heavenly grade are extremely rare.

Without the Dao Alliance's connections, it's almost impossible to find in the market.

This is also one of the main reasons why he participated in the competition at the main hospital this time.

I'm asking now because Chief Lin is here.

After all, Lin Zhishou is a seventh-grade alchemist.

The Heavenly Grade Jade Rejuvenation Golden Pills of Qingyang Immortal Realm may all have originated from him.

"You want the Jade Rejuvenation Elixir?"

"This also means that the energy within you has reached the point where you are about to break through the bottleneck of the Golden Core stage!"

Lin Zhishou looked at Zhou Ling and said this.

"However, the second place prize this time may only be a low-grade Jade Rejuvenation Pill."

"However, if you want it, I can refine it for you."

"Of course, you'll have to prepare the materials yourself!"

Hearing this, Zhou Ling immediately felt relieved, not expecting Chief Lin to be so easy to talk to. It seemed that his talent, which he had displayed as Chief, had earned his approval.

Given his status, how many powerful families would come knocking on his door asking him to refine elixirs?

He's probably too busy to handle everything.

With Zhou Ling's current knowledge, combined with what Lin Zhishou just said...

He also knew that if it weren't for his amazing talent in weapon crafting during the original Heavenly Guardian assessment, he would have been in serious trouble.

They certainly wouldn't meet Chief Lin's approval.

"In addition, I happen to have a Five Elements Spirit Fruit that can help you form your core, so I'll give it to you as well!"

Lin Zhishou took out an exquisite jade box from his storage ring, handed it to Zhou Ling, and said with a smile.

"Thank you, Chief!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Ling's eyes lit up. This was exactly the top-tier Core Formation auxiliary spiritual item he had always wanted.

According to Dean Gong, if one wins the championship this time, one will receive a third-tier Five Elements Spirit Fruit, which is one of the many rewards.

Unexpectedly, Lin Zhishou actually gave it to him.

"Haha, this Five Elements Spirit Fruit was cultivated by me; it only bears one fruit every hundred years."

"It was originally intended as a reward for the champion of this competition."

"However, I see that you belong to the Five Elements attribute, and this Five Elements Spirit Fruit is too suitable for you, so I took it out and replaced it with another reward."

"Of course, if you manage to win the championship tomorrow, then disregard what I said."

"Furthermore, this matter must not be kept secret from outsiders; we cannot let anyone else know about it."

Lin Zhishou then solemnly gave another instruction.

Upon hearing this, both Zhou Ling and Dean Gong looked surprised. Could rewards really be handled in this way?
"Don't worry, Chief, we will definitely not let anyone else know!"

Zhou Ling hurriedly clasped his hands in thanks.

I was also very grateful.

You should know that he had put in a lot of effort to find these Five Elements Spiritual Fruits, but there was no trace of them at all.

Then, somewhat exasperated, he inquired about the situation regarding the Five Elements Spirit Fruit.

Deacon Lin told him with a smile that he had cultivated it himself.

The process is extremely complicated, requiring five types of spiritual liquid with high attributes to cultivate.

Moreover, only one crystal is formed every hundred years, making it extremely precious.

He wouldn't have brought it out if it weren't for this competition at the main hospital.

Zhou Ling carefully stroked the jade box, and the box opened, revealing the Five Elements Spiritual Fruits inside.

This is a spiritual fruit that shimmers with five-colored light throughout, as bright and dazzling as a walnut.

The Five Elements Spirit Fruit is extremely mysterious, shimmering with five-colored halos in a very rhythmic way, and releasing an incomparably rich fragrance.

Its aroma is so enticing that it instantly invigorates anyone who hears it.

"Five Elements Spiritual Fruit!"

Dean Gong looked at the spirit fruit with her beautiful eyes, a look of surprise flashing in them.

"These Five Elements Spiritual Fruits are already close to the fourth rank, enough to increase the half-stage Core Formation rate and at the same time better promote the quality of Core Formation!"

Lin Zhishou said to Zhou Ling with a smile.

"A Five Elements Spirit Fruit approaching the fourth rank!"

Zhou Ling's hand holding the jade box trembled slightly.

Through [Intermediate Observation], this Five Elements Spirit Fruit has already become a third-tier high-grade spirit fruit.

He hadn't expected that Lin Zhishou would not only send high-grade Qi-cultivating pills, but also these extremely precious Five Elements Spiritual Fruits.

Having collected spiritual materials to aid in the formation of the Golden Core over the past month, one naturally understands the preciousness of these Five Elements Spiritual Fruits.

The value of these Five Elements Spiritual Fruits is no less than that of the Jade Rejuvenating Elixir.

It not only increases the success rate of Core Formation, but also improves quality.

It's almost impossible to find one on the market.

Even if they do appear occasionally, they are quickly acquired by established families.

The most crucial point is that these Five Elements Spiritual Fruits are most compatible with his Five Elements attributes.

The effect can be maximized.

"This gift of the head is far too precious!"

As Zhou Ling spoke, he didn't hesitate to close the jade box and put it into his storage ring.

He didn't mince words, after all, these Five Elements Spiritual Fruits were related to whether he could successfully achieve the Heavenly Grade Golden Core.

It can't be bought with spirit stones.

As for the kindness of Chief Lin, I will repay it when I have the chance.

"It's not particularly valuable, after all, a third-tier spiritual item is no longer of any use to me!"

"Besides, you also have a chance to win tomorrow!"

"Although you can't fight, your opponents might be even more exhausted than you are!"

Lin Zhishou smiled and said.

"I appreciate Elder Lin's kind words!"

Dean Gong said with a slight smile.

After chatting for a few more minutes and telling Zhou Ling about how to consume the Five Elements Spirit Fruit, Lin Zhishou took his leave.

"From now on, you should devote more of your energy to weapon crafting. I have high hopes that you will become the head of the Heavenly Crafts Bureau in the future!"

Zhou Ling and Dean Gong personally escorted Lin Zhishou to the door. Before leaving, Lin Zhishou solemnly said to Zhou Ling.

Zhou Ling respectfully agreed.

I really didn't expect him to have such high expectations of me.

It should be noted that the leader is already a high-ranking member of the Dao Alliance.

Without the cultivation level of Nascent Soul, it's simply impossible!

After seeing Lin Zhishou off, the two returned to the hall.

Dean Gong also instructed Zhou Ling to go back and take the Qi-Nourishing Pill to restore his cultivation.

Tomorrow's battle is in her hands.

Due to today's battle, Zhou Ling fully activated the Sun and Moon Five Phases Sword Formation with the help of the Five Elements Spirit Flame.

The power of her sword domain has also greatly increased.

Using this power, she also managed to defeat Jin Jinmeng.

Therefore, overall, the consumption is still within an acceptable range.

Now, with the Peiyuan Pill from Senior Sister Lin Zhishou, which is suitable for Nascent Soul cultivators, she believes that her magical power will be able to recover to 80% by tomorrow.

Moreover, the Sword Domain is different from the Pill Domain.

As long as one has sufficient magical power, one can unleash the Sword Domain; the only difference is the strength of the power.

Once the Dan Domain and Nascent Soul Domain are depleted, it takes a period of time to recover.

So if the opponent she faces tomorrow is not a sword cultivator, she still has a very high chance of winning!

After bidding farewell to Dean Gong, Zhou Ling returned to his room.

He sat cross-legged on the futon, the elixir bottle given to him by Lin Zhishou appearing in his hand.

"The spiritual power contained in the third-tier Qi-Nourishing Pill is more than ten times that of the second-tier Qi-Enhancing Pill."

"I have the talent of [Spiritual Medicine Stress Response], so if I take it like this, the medicinal power will probably be frighteningly high!"

"With the help of [Restore to Original State], restoring 70-80% of the original state should be no problem at all!"

"Given this situation, it's not impossible for us to play tomorrow."

Zhou Ling was making plans in his mind.

However, I have already made a clear promise to Chief Lin, so it wouldn't be good if I were to rashly go into battle again.

"Take it first and see how much recovery you get!"

Zhou Ling quickly made a decision.

If it recovers to 80%, then we'll go into battle.

If not, then forget it.

The next moment, Zhou Ling calmly tossed the Qi-Nourishing Pill into his mouth.

The moment the pill entered the mouth, it transformed into a warm current that flowed into the body.

As the heat flowed into his abdomen, Zhou Ling's expression immediately froze.

The heat surged like a river of spiritual energy, suddenly becoming turbulent, making him feel as if a torrent had suddenly appeared within his body.

Zhou Ling immediately focused his mind on his dantian, circulating his magical power to quickly absorb the medicinal effects.

[You have truly absorbed and refined the Qi-Nourishing Pill; the medicinal stress level increases by 1, and the pill's potency increases by 3.]

At the same moment the system notification appeared, the meridians in my body seemed to burst open, and torrents of intense spiritual energy surged out wildly.

Zhou Ling's expression was extremely solemn as he fully activated the Five Elements Qianyang True Technique, frantically absorbing and refining the medicinal power.

(End of this chapter)