Chapter 177 - Chapter 177: Chapter 172 Steady Improvement in Strength_1 (2/2)
It felt like advancing through this cultivation technique was much harder than the Everlasting Spring Technique.
Maybe he was more suited to practicing the Life-Nurturing Technique.
Or perhaps each cultivation technique had its unique characteristics.
Because he was now practicing the Medicine King Sutra, the amount of power he gained each day did not decrease, which indicated that advancing to the Acquired Realm required a greater accumulation of power.
On the other hand, practicing the Everlasting Spring Technique felt as though there was no bottleneck at all.
He had already smoothly advanced from the first layer of the Acquired Realm to the second layer.
His cultivation was much deeper, and his body was significantly stronger than before. Furthermore, the extension of his lifespan also left him quite satisfied.
After reaching the Acquired Realm with the Everlasting Spring Technique, advancing each minor realm could extend lifespan by about ten years.
At present, his lifespan had reached 118 years.
Compared to ordinary people, such a high age made him a genuine old-timer.
Yet, it was still far from the immortality that he sought.
He was particularly envious of the Ant Queen, whose metamorphosis and advancement had increased its lifespan by 30,000 years.
Even though there were undoubtedly unknown reasons behind this, it still made him very envious. If the time of his demise approached and he was still unable to break through in his cultivation, he would definitely consider trying Banyan Tree Blood.
After its advancement, the Ant Queen’s species seemed to have changed as well.
It was no longer a milky termite but had transformed into a Four-Winged Yin
Ant.
He always felt that this name wasn’t like that of an ordinary insect but was filled with an ancient aura. Qin Niu suspected it might have awakened a trace of ancient bloodline during metamorphosis or possibly gained an ancient racial heritage.
Many high-level insects, beasts, and birds possess the ability to pass on their heritage.
That is, to transfer the special abilities of one generation to the next.
But there’s a prerequisite: the offspring need to be strong enough to inherit these abilities.
That day, Qin Niu had just finished ridding the Yan Family of insects and returned home when an ordinary carriage stopped in front of his house.
He recognized it at a glance as the Fang Family’s carriage.
Time flies so fast, he thought, it’s already been half a month.
Uncle Heizi stepped down from the carriage.
“Master Qin, we meet again.”
Uncle Heizi squeezed out a few strands of a smile.
“Please come inside for tea, I’ll prepare briefly and then go with you to the city!”
Qin Niu thought it was a good opportunity to see if the leather armor was ready. Then Miaodan Pavilion should also be about ready to help him with refining medicines. He could also stop by the blacksmith’s shop to order a few insect jars made of fine steel.
The Corpse Bee had been very docile lately as it was laying eggs.
Still, Qin Niu had to be extra careful when handling the bronze canister; if the bee’s stinger pierced through the canister and hit his finger, it would be no joking matter.
“This is Master Qin’s hometown, indeed heroes emerge from humble beginnings. Who would have thought such a small mountain village could produce a distinguished cultivation master like you, Master Qin. And if I remember correctly, you’re also an exceptional Insect Master.”
Uncle Heizi wasn’t one to talk much, but today he took the initiative to chat with Qin Niu.
“You flatter me!”
Qin Niu prepared some things inside the house, gave Xiao Qing some instructions, and then boarded the carriage to the Fang Family.
With his current strength, he had no means to contend with superpowerhouses like the Fang Family.
Fortunately, the two parties were getting along quite pleasantly for the moment.
The Fang Family needed him to treat their medicinal plant, so they wouldn’t likely harm him.
After the carriage entered the city, it took Qin Niu into an alley and then switched to another carriage midway.
The driver remained the same, still Uncle Heizi.
It was clear that the Fang Family was extremely cautious in their dealings.
After all, tall trees catch much wind.
The enemies eyeing the Fang Family were also numerous.
The essence of society is competition-whoever is stronger will possess more cultivation resources and have greater authority.
To topple the Fang Family, smaller families needed a chance to rise.
Otherwise, they would always be suppressed with no opportunity to emerge.
As the carriage drove into the Fang Family residence, Qin Niu stepped out and spotted Young Master Fang, whom he hadn’t seen in days.
Compared to a few days ago, Young Master Fang’s complexion had visibly improved, and the worry that used to crease his brow had vanished.
“Master Qin, I must trouble you once again.”
Young Master Fang greeted him with a smile.
Being personally welcomed by a scion of such a major family was undoubtedly a great honor.