So what if I'm useless? I'll become a saint!

After everyone was settled, the cave gradually became quiet, with only the crackling sound of the fire.

Lei Tingyi glanced at Chen Yan who was sitting not far away and said in a deep voice.

"Chen Yan, just take that drop of Phoenix blood."

Chen Yan blinked and looked at Lei Tingyi with some surprise.

"Now? But... I'm not ready yet."

Lei Tingyi nodded, looking serious.

"Yes, right now. Taking the Phoenix Blood Essence is a rare opportunity, the sooner you refine it, the better. Don't worry, I will protect you, nothing will happen."

When Chen Yan heard this, a warm feeling surged in his heart.

He knew that Lei Tingyi was doing this for his own good, and that this drop of Phoenix blood would be of great help to his cultivation.

So, without any hesitation, he took out the drop of Phoenix blood from his arms and swallowed it directly into his mouth.

The phoenix's blood melted as soon as it entered his mouth, turning into a warm current that flowed into Chen Yan's body.

He immediately felt a powerful energy surging in his body, as if it was about to break through his meridians and acupuncture points.

"Start refining!"

Lei Tingyi's voice rang in Chen Yan's ears, carrying with it an unquestionable power.

Chen Yan immediately closed his eyes and began to refine the Phoenix blood essence according to the method taught by Lei Tingyi.

He felt the energy in his body growing stronger and stronger, as if it was about to burst his body.

However, he gritted his teeth and persisted in refining it.

Lei Tingyi stood aside, concentrating on protecting Chen Yan.

He kept an eye on Chen Yan's situation at all times to prevent any accidents from happening.

At the same time, he is always ready to help at critical moments.

As time passed, the energy in Chen Yan's body gradually stabilized.

He felt that his strength and cultivation were constantly improving, and an indescribable joy and excitement surged in his heart.

Finally, when the last trace of Phoenix blood essence was refined, Chen Yan opened his eyes, with a bright light flashing in his eyes.

He looked at Lei Tingyi and said gratefully.

"Thank you, Lei Tingyi. Without you, I would not have been able to refine the Phoenix Blood Essence so smoothly."

Lei Tingyi smiled slightly and shook his head.

"No need to thank me. We are partners, and it is our duty to help each other. How do you feel now? Are you feeling unwell?"

Chen Yan shook his head, feeling the powerful energy surging in his body.

"I feel great. I've never felt better. I feel like my strength and cultivation have improved a lot."

Upon hearing this, Lei Tingyi nodded with satisfaction.

"That's good. You should continue to practice hard and strive to break through the Golden Core Realm as soon as possible."

Chen Yan said with a bitter face and some helplessness.

"Golden Core? I'm still stuck in the Foundation Establishment Stage. I can't seem to make any progress."

Lei Tingyi looked normal. He glanced at Chen Yan and said lightly.

"You should keep a normal mindset and don't rush for quick success. Although the Phoenix Blood Essence has been refined at this moment, its effect is still there. If you continue to practice, you will naturally make a breakthrough."

Upon hearing this, Chen Yan nodded, secretly pondering Lei Tingyi's words in his heart.

He decided to follow Lei Tingyi's teachings, keep a normal mindset, and continue practicing.

In this way, time passed little by little, and the cave was silent, with only the faint sound of the fire.

Chen Yan practiced with full concentration, the energy in his body constantly surging and circulating.

Three hours later, Chen Yan suddenly felt a powerful aura surging in his body. At this moment, his cultivation level actually broke through the Foundation Establishment Stage and entered the Golden Core Stage!

He opened his eyes, and they were shining with excitement.

He looked at Lei Tingyi and said gratefully.

"Lei Tingyi, I really made a breakthrough! Thank you!"

Lei Tingyi smiled slightly and nodded.

"Congratulations, Chen Yan. I knew you could do it. As long as you keep a normal attitude and continue to practice hard, you will be even better in the future."

Chen Yan nodded, his heart filled with confidence and motivation.

He knew that the reason he was able to break through the Jindan stage, in addition to the help of the Phoenix Essence and Blood, was more importantly due to Lei Tingyi's teaching and encouragement.

When Ling Jiuan saw Chen Yan successfully break through the Jindan stage, a hint of envy and expectation flashed in his eyes.

She couldn't help but look at Lei Tingyi and asked softly.

"Then... do I also need Phoenix blood essence to break through?"

Lei Tingyi smiled and looked at Ling Jiuan, with a hint of tenderness in his eyes.

"Do you still need me? This Phoenix Blood Essence, if I remember correctly, is one of the materials you must use to make the Nine Transformations of your physical body and the Blood-for-Golden Pill. However, in addition to the Phoenix Blood Essence, there are three other materials that are also indispensable: Qilin Horn, Giant Snake Pill, and Tianshan Snow Lotus. Now, we already have the Giant Snake Pill, but we still need to find Qilin Horn and Tianshan Snow Lotus."

When Ling Jiuan heard this, a hint of determination flashed in his eyes.

“Whatever materials are needed, I will try to find them.”

Lei Tingyi nodded, his eyes full of admiration.

"Okay! Then let's work together to find the remaining materials to help you break through the ninth level of your physical body and exchange blood for golden elixir!"

Liu Zhu and Liu Ying smiled at each other. They both knew in their hearts that Chen Yan, as the young master of the Chen family, was naturally an excellent man with outstanding talent and background.

However, in their minds, if their master Ling Jiuan must have someone to walk side by side with, then that person should be the best Young Master Lei - Lei Tingyi.

They looked at the tacit understanding and trust between Lei Tingyi and Ling Jiuan, and pondered secretly in their hearts.

Young Master Lei is not only powerful, but also has a kind and determined heart.

They all saw and remembered his care and concern for Ling Jiuan.

Liu Zhu said softly to Liu Ying.

"Look, Master Lei and the master are such a perfect match. It would be great if they could always walk side by side like this."

Liuying also nodded, with a glimmer of longing in her eyes.

"Yes, I also hope that they can always be like this. Master Lei is really a very good person. I believe that he will always protect the master and accompany her through every difficulty."

Ling Jiuan glanced at Lei Tingyi, and a hint of hesitation flashed in his eyes.

she asked softly.

"Can we protect you? Do you want to refine that drop of Phoenix blood?"

Lei Tingyi smiled and shook his head.

"You guys take a rest, I don't need a guardian. This drop of Phoenix blood is not necessary for me. I already have other resources and methods for cultivation."

As he said this, he sat down cross-legged and began to rest with his eyes closed.

Only then did Ling Jiuan realize that his cultivation had already reached the eighth level of the Nascent Soul!

This made her feel a little surprised and admired.

"Lei Tingyi, your cultivation has actually reached the eighth level of the Nascent Soul! I really admire you!"

Ling Jiuan exclaimed in admiration from the bottom of his heart.

Lei Tingyi smiled slightly and opened his eyes.

"Thank you for the compliment. However, cultivation is only part of strength. What's more important is the mentality and realm."