Courtyard House: The Cultivation System Takes Me Flying

The golden light of the bountiful harvest of the fifth-tier spirit grain had not yet completely dissipated, and the spiritual energy of the courtyard still lingered between the eaves and the spirit fields like morning mist. Qin Lindong simply stored the spirit grain into his system space, glanced at the sky, and realized it was just time to head to the steel mill for work. He quickly straightened his work clothes; the fabric was neat and clean, and his demeanor was calm and reserved. However, the invisible pressure emanating from him, a second-level Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator, was something that ordinary people could not easily withstand.

As he stepped out of the courtyard gate, the neighbors stopped what they were doing, bowed respectfully in greeting, and no one dared to make a sound, much less engage in casual conversation or pry into private matters as was common in traditional courtyard houses. Qin Lindong nodded slightly in acknowledgment and walked steadily toward the steel mill. His spiritual sense spread out at will, and the sounds and activity of the entire alley and street were clearly reflected in his mind's eye. He could clearly hear whose child was crying, whose couple was arguing, and the street vendors hawking their wares.

For Qin Lindong now, all the commotions of the mortal world are as insignificant as ants crawling. He has already reached a height that ordinary people cannot reach. For him, the work in the steel rolling mill is just a reasonable shell to maintain his status and live a stable life. Power, status, and salary can no longer make him feel the slightest bit uneasy.

Before long, Qin Lindong arrived at the gate of the steel rolling mill.

The gatekeeper, seeing him from afar, immediately straightened his back, respectfully opened the gate, and didn't dare utter a single unnecessary word. Previously, the steel rolling mill gatekeepers would at least give ordinary workers a hard time, but facing Qin Lindong, they didn't even have the courage to look him in the eye. This young deputy director of the forging workshop was not only promoted quickly and highly capable, but more importantly, a saying circulated throughout the entire steel rolling mill—provoking Qin Lindong was tantamount to asking for trouble.

The case of Jia Dongxu's false accusation and Yi Zhonghai's abuse of power had already been widely discussed within the steel rolling mill. Everyone knew that Jia Dongxu's miserable end and Yi Zhonghai's detention by the street office were all because they had offended Qin Lindong. In addition, Qin Lindong was usually calm and composed, with an imposing presence that instilled a sense of awe in everyone.

Upon entering the workshop, the previously noisy space instantly fell silent.

The workers stopped what they were doing, their hammers and machine tools all turning to look at Qin Lindong with eyes full of respect.

"Good morning, Deputy Director Qin!"

"Deputy Director Qin is here!"

The greetings rose and fell in unison, and no one dared to slack off.

Before Qin Lindong took over, the forging workshop was the most chaotic, had the highest defect rate, and was the least efficient workshop in the entire steel rolling mill. Old workers relied on their seniority, young workers slacked off, and team leaders passed the buck. But everything changed after Qin Lindong became the deputy director. He didn't criticize or scold anyone, but in just a few days, he won everyone's respect with his absolute authority and ability.

Qin Lindong walked to the center of the workshop and calmly scanned the entire area.

"Today's production tasks will be carried out according to yesterday's plan, with strict quality control. I will conduct spot checks before leaving get off work."

The voice wasn't loud, but it carried an undeniable air of authority.

"Yes!" all the workers answered in unison.

Just then, the workshop director strode over, his face beaming with a warm smile, his attitude even more respectful than before.

"Lin Dong, you're here. Perfect timing. The factory manager is waiting for you in his office. He has something important to tell you."

Qin Lindong nodded slightly: "I understand, I'll be right there."

He turned and walked towards the office building. Along the way, all the department staff, technicians, and other workshop directors he encountered stopped to greet him. No one dared to act arrogantly, and no one dared to ignore him. The old rules of seniority and factionalism in the steel rolling mill had all become ineffective in front of Qin Lindong.

Upon arriving at the factory director's office, the director was sitting in a chair reviewing documents. Seeing Qin Lindong enter, he immediately stood up to greet him and personally poured him a cup of tea.

"Xiao Qin, please sit down, don't be shy."

The factory manager's enthusiasm surprised even the secretary standing nearby. The factory manager was known for his authority and authority; even long-serving employees rarely received such treatment. Yet, he treated Qin Lindong like a distinguished guest.

"Factory Director," Qin Lindong said, sitting down with neither servility nor arrogance.

The factory manager smiled and said, "Xiao Qin, since you took office, the changes in our forging workshop have been tremendous. Production efficiency has increased by 30%, and the defect rate has dropped to zero. This is an achievement our factory has never had before! The factory leadership team held a meeting and unanimously decided to give you special attention and training. The next step is to promote you to the position of head of the forging workshop and give you a three-level raise!"

The director is a mid-level core leader in the steel rolling mill, wielding real power and overseeing hundreds of workers. It's a position that many people would fight tooth and nail for, yet it has now easily fallen into Qin Lindong's hands.

Anyone else would have been so excited they'd be speechless, but Qin Lindong simply nodded and said, "Thank you for your trust, Factory Director. I will do my job well."

There was no ecstasy, no humility, only a calm as if he were talking about something trivial.

Seeing this, the factory manager became even more certain that this young man was no ordinary person; his background, abilities, and character were all unfathomable, and he had to win him over.

"Good, good, good. I'm relieved to hear that. From now on, the forging workshop will be entirely in your hands, and the factory's resources will be prioritized for your workshop!"

As soon as Qin Lindong stepped out of the factory director's office, the news of his promotion to director of the forging workshop spread throughout the entire steel rolling mill.

The workers were shocked, but more than that, they felt it was only natural; in their minds, Qin Lindong was the one who should have been in that position.

Upon hearing the news, He Yuzhu immediately ran over from the cafeteria, grabbed Qin Lindong's shoulder, and blushed with excitement.

"Brother! You're awesome! Director! From now on, we can really do whatever we want at the steel mill! Who would dare mess with us?"

Qin Lindong gently patted his arm and smiled faintly: "Just focus on cooking and don't cause trouble."

"Don't worry! With you here, I'll definitely behave myself!" He Yuzhu grinned from ear to ear. He's doing very well in the cafeteria now. Thanks to his relationship with Qin Lindong and his own cooking skills, even the factory manager often requests his dishes. People who used to bully him now avoid him whenever they see him.

Throughout the entire steel rolling mill, everyone knew one ironclad rule: He Yuzhu was Qin Lindong's brother, and to provoke He Yuzhu was to provoke Qin Lindong.

After finishing his work in the afternoon, Qin Lindong easily completed the workshop management without any trouble or obstacles.

[Ding! Host has been promoted to Director of the Forging Workshop, and your prestige in the mortal world has risen another level!]

[Reward: Foundation Establishment Realm Level 2 progress +5%! Current progress: 57%!]

[System points +800! Current points: 4360!]

The system notification sounded in his mind, but Qin Lindong remained completely calm.

For him, worldly power and status were merely icing on the cake, not even worth mentioning, having already embarked on the path of cultivation. What he truly cared about was the pure spiritual energy brought by the fifth-tier spirit valley, his impending breakthrough to the third level of the Foundation Establishment Realm, and the peaceful and tranquil life in the courtyard house.

As the get off work bell rang, Qin Lindong slowly walked out of the steel rolling mill.

The setting sun cast a long shadow of him, his aura was restrained, he seemed ordinary, yet he was like a lurking dragon, and ordinary people would never know his terror.

Back in the courtyard, the golden light of the spirit field still lingered. The neighbors, seeing him return, greeted him respectfully once more, their faces now radiating pride. They had all heard the news of Qin Lindong's promotion to head of the steel rolling mill workshop; no one in the entire courtyard had ever reached such a position, and Qin Lindong was the pride of the whole compound.

Qin Lindong nodded slightly and walked straight back to his room.

Outside the window, there is a peaceful courtyard, harmonious neighbors, and a spiritually rich field.

Inside the room, there were ample resources for cultivation, and one's cultivation level was steadily improving.

No one dared to mess with the steel mill, no one dared to offend the courtyard house; in this mundane world, there were no more worries.

For Qin Lindong, this kind of life is peaceful and fulfilling.