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The old cultivator smiled slightly and said, "That's a good question. Generally speaking, cultivators at the peak of the tenth level of Qi Refining must be extremely cautious when attempting a breakthrough. In my opinion, if one wants to increase the success rate of Foundation Establishment, the most urgent task is to accumulate more spiritual energy and look for an opportunity."

"Bottlenecks cannot be broken through in a short time. It is best to wait at least half a year after reaching the peak of the tenth level of Qi Refining before attempting Foundation Establishment. If you have not yet had time to consolidate your foundation, then do not rush into it to avoid wasting resources."

Hearing this, Lin Yitang's heart sank even further.

Six months or more of preparation? No way, the female lead will definitely surpass her in just two or three months!

The female protagonist has only been countered and confined to the barren back mountain for three months, hindering her breakthrough. If she were released, Ye Qiuli, who has been cultivating for so long, would definitely have achieved Foundation Establishment much earlier than her.

Lin Yitang then asked, "If you don't spend six months settling in, is there any chance of a breakthrough within a month?"

Just then, a female voice suddenly rang out, full of sarcasm: "Instead of worrying about how to establish your foundation, you should think about how to break through to the tenth level of Qi Refining. You're only at the ninth level of Qi Refining, why are you concerned about establishing your foundation? You're just worrying unnecessarily."

Lin Yitang looked over at the sound and saw a female doctor looking at her with disdain and a mocking smile on her lips.

She frowned, recognizing the female cultivator.

While she didn't recognize any of the other direct disciples, she knew this female cultivator inside and out.

This female cultivator is Xu Xiping, the genius from Danfu Peak among the new direct disciples. She is also an important companion of Ye Qiuli and the second female lead in the original story.

At only twenty-one years old, he had already cultivated to the eighth level of Qi Refining and was also a mid-level alchemist and talisman master, renowned throughout Danfu Peak. Later, he gradually became acquainted with Ye Qiuli and became an important figure in her life.

In the original text, the female protagonist has three most trusted subordinates: Chen Qi, Nie Muqing, and Xu Xiping. Each of them has their own strengths, but all three are extremely loyal to the female protagonist and make great contributions to her cultivation journey.

So she's the second female lead, and from Danfu Peak at that. No wonder she's hostile towards her.

Lin Yitang thought to herself that this was bad luck, but she retorted, "What business is it of yours whether I care about Foundation Establishment or not? Even if I'm still at the ninth level of Qi Refining, why would you, at the eighth level of Qi Refining, care about me?"

Xu Xiping snorted coldly: "Of course I don't like you! Lin Yitang, don't think you're so great just because you won one disciple competition. You act all high and mighty all the time. You haven't even reached the tenth level of Qi Refining, yet you're thinking about Foundation Establishment. That's far too ambitious!"

Besides, asking that kind of question in class is just a way to get everyone's attention, isn't it? I can't stand people like you!

Upon hearing this, Lin Yitang sneered, "Junior Sister Xu, although I don't know why you are so hostile towards me, I ask questions in class to get useful answers and solve my needs in this regard. It has nothing to do with showing off. Why do you think so badly of others? Besides, showing off is not my style."

Xu Xiping still crossed her arms and said disdainfully, "Stop making excuses! You say you don't want to show off, but look at the questions you asked. What 'How can someone at the tenth level of Qi Refining take Foundation Establishment Pills most effectively?' and 'Is there a chance to establish a foundation within a month?' It's disgusting!"

"You steal the spotlight from others during the disciple competition, and you put on airs in class, as if you're afraid no one will know you exist. Let me tell you, others might fall for that, but I, Xu Xiping, won't! I hate people like you who don't even realize they've achieved something!"

Just as the two were arguing fiercely, the teacher, Lao Xiu, finally couldn't stand it anymore. He coughed loudly, interrupting their argument.

Old Xiu said with a stern face, "Enough! You two shut up! This is a classroom, not a place for you to argue. If you have any conflicts, resolve them after class!"

Under Lao Xiu's imposing presence, Lin Yitang and Xu Xiping both shut their mouths and dared not utter another sound.

Old Xiu glanced at the two of them, then turned to Lin Yitang and said, "Lin Yitang, I heard your question earlier. You mean is it possible for a normal person to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage within a month?"

"Unfortunately, this is unlikely. There has never been a case of such speed in the history of cultivation."

He paused, then explained, "Cultivation emphasizes gradual progress, and each breakthrough requires solid accumulation and refinement. Foundation Establishment, as the starting point of cultivation, requires even greater effort and time. Generally speaking, it takes at least several years of arduous cultivation from Qi Refining to Foundation Establishment, and that's only under the condition of exceptional talent."

"Therefore, if you want to establish your foundation, it is best to proceed step by step and avoid being impatient for quick success, lest you suffer from qi deviation."

Lin Yitang nodded and sat down dejectedly.

Her heart sank slightly. She wasn't surprised by the result, but she couldn't help feeling somewhat disappointed. After all, if she couldn't break through to the Foundation Establishment stage within a month, she would be in trouble.

As for Xu Xiping and the like, she didn't take them seriously. She admitted that her question just now was a bit pretentious, and it was normal for people to dislike her, but she really was at the tenth level of Qi Refining, so what was wrong with asking that question?

It was just a misunderstanding. In the cultivation world, it's normal for someone with lower cultivation levels to not be able to see through someone with higher cultivation levels. For example, someone at the eighth level of Qi Refining can't see through someone at the ninth or tenth level. Most people present probably still thought she was at the ninth level of Qi Refining.

Lin Yitang looked around and saw many inner disciples. They looked at her with the same eyes as Xu Xiping, thinking that she was showing off. Their disgust was undisguised.

At this moment, Shi Muyue, who was sitting next to her, leaned over and asked in a low voice, "Lin Yitang, why don't you tell them that you have broken through to the tenth level of Qi Refining?"

Lin Yitang looked at Shi Muyue, paused for a moment, and then realized what she meant. Right, Shi Muyue was also a Qi Refining Level 9 cultivator; she should be able to tell her cultivation level.

She sighed and replied, "Let's just forget about it. If I say it now, Xu Xiping and her group will probably accuse me of showing off, which would prove them right. It's not a good thing either way, so I might as well not say it."

Shi Muyue frowned and said, puzzled, "So you're just going to let them misunderstand forever?"

Lin Yitang gave a wry smile and shook her head: "Let it be a misunderstanding. Didn't you see that those inner disciples at the ninth and tenth levels of Qi Refining didn't speak up for me? They must have seen through my cultivation level, but they didn't tell anyone. Anyway, my reputation in the inner sect is already bad enough, so another bad reputation won't make a difference."

After saying that, she looked at Shi Muyue curiously and asked, "By the way, are you concerned about me? Thank you."

Upon hearing this, Shi Muyue's cheeks flushed slightly, but she quickly straightened her face and said, "Who cares about you? I just think it's unfair that you're being misunderstood like this. Besides, we're all inner disciples, so we should look after each other."

Lin Yitang felt a warmth in her heart upon hearing this.

She smiled to herself, thinking that this Junior Sister Shi was a good person, and it seemed that she could get closer to her in the future.