AN ADVANCEMENT AND THE PURSUIT OF KNOWLEDGE
On a fine afternoon, a month had transpired since Xiao Cheng's successful breakthrough to the 1st stage of Body Refinement. Father and son, Xiao Feng and Xiao Cheng, now embarked on their cultivation journey together.
"Father, I sense that another breakthrough is imminent. I have a feeling it might occur today. I aspire to grow into a formidable adult, much like both you and Mother," Xiao Cheng declared with an eagerness that emanated from within him.
Xiao Feng nodded approvingly, his heart filled with pride for his son's ambition. "That's a commendable thought, my son. When you grow up, your strength will undoubtedly contribute to the family, and one day, you may expand our lineage just as I did with your mother."
As they looked ahead to the future, Xiao Cheng's resolve to become stronger echoed his father's teachings. The day's cultivation was accompanied by a sense of purpose and anticipation.
"System, display my status and open the system mall. Also, categorize the martial skills that are within my affordable range," Xiao Feng requested as he aimed to enhance his combat capabilities. He recognized that diversifying his martial skills was essential for his growth.
Reviewing his current status, he pondered on how to acquire new martial skills that would bolster his prowess in battles.
"Host: Xiao Feng
Identity: Xiao family head
Age: 19
Cultivation Level: 1st stage of Blood Formation
Spirit Root: 2nd medium-grade fire spirit root
Cultivation Techniques: Dao Begets Everything cultivation techniques
Martial Skills: Sword Cutting the Sky (earth low-grade), Starry Sky Fall (high earth grade)
Family Nurturing Points: 850
Family Members: 6
System Mall: Opened
Other Commodities: 141,000 spirit stones, 509 origin stones, Water Wave cultivation techniques, Sky Winding cultivation techniques (low earth grade), Starry Sky Fall (high earth grade), Family Spirit Root Upgrade Card ×3, Sky Fire Sword (sky low level), Metal Devouring cultivation techniques (Earth low grade), Beast Mastering cultivation techniques (Profound high grade), Fast Step (profound low grade), Nine Thunder Strokes (profound High grade)"
Delving into the System Mall, Xiao Feng perused the selection of martial skills. His eyes lingered on various options, but he quickly realized his current family nurturing points were insufficient.
"I don't possess enough family nurturing points for most of these skills. It appears that I'll need to cultivate my children early and bear more offspring to accumulate more family nurturing points," he thought, devising a plan for future acquisitions.
Desiring to learn more about specific martial skills, Xiao Feng sought clarification from the system.
"System, provide explanations for Fiery Punch and Raging Fire Fist," Xiao Feng requested, his curiosity piqued.
"Fiery Punch: Utilizing a Fire spirit root, this skill converts Qi into fiery energy, culminating in a punch with a wide radius determined by the host's cultivation level. Raging Fire Fist: This technique requires a Fire spirit root as a foundation and focuses on amassing unstable fire Qi to unleash a fierce burst of fire through the fist," the system detailed.
Satisfied with the information, Xiao Feng decided to learn both skills, storing them within the system space for future practice.
With a satisfying ding, the skills were acquired, and Xiao Feng could already feel their potential impact on his combat strength.
Inspecting his updated status, he realized his family nurturing points had been depleted.
"Host: Xiao Feng
Identity: Xiao family head
Age: 19
Cultivation Level: 1st stage of Blood Formation
Spirit Root: 2nd medium-grade fire spirit root
Cultivation Techniques: Dao Begets Everything cultivation techniques
Martial Skills: Sword Cutting the Sky (earth low-grade), Starry Sky Fall (high earth grade), Fiery Punch (profound low grade), Raging Fire Fist (profound low grade)
Family Nurturing Points: 100
Family Members: 6
System Mall: Opened
Other Commodities: 141,000 spirit stones, 509 origin stones, Water Wave cultivation techniques, Sky Winding cultivation techniques (low earth grade), Starry Sky Fall (high earth grade), Family Spirit Root Upgrade Card ×3, Sky Fire Sword (sky low level), Metal Devouring cultivation techniques (Earth low grade), Beast Mastering cultivation techniques (Profound high grade), Fast Step (profound low grade), Nine Thunder Strokes (profound High grade)"
Realizing his enhanced combat power after mastering these new techniques, Xiao Feng's focus shifted towards accumulating more family nurturing points.
As the day unfolded, a pleasant surprise awaited. The system notifications announced that a descendant had achieved a minor breakthrough, bestowing him with a year's worth of cultivation experience and 100 additional family nurturing points.
Proudly, Xiao Cheng revealed his progress—a breakthrough to the 2nd stage of Body Refinement. The father and son exchanged a few words before Xiao Feng put his new martial skills to practice, honing his techniques till the darkness of night fell.
However, he recalled something important before retiring to his chamber. "System, assimilate one year of cultivation experience," he said, setting off a chain of events that led to another remarkable breakthrough. Advancing to the 2nd stage of Blood Formation, Xiao Feng felt the newfound strength coursing through him.
Eager to share the news, he hastened to Han Ruoshi's chamber. "I have achieved a breakthrough to the 2nd stage of Blood Formation. Soon, I'll be a Spirit Transformation stage cultivator. With that, our family's prominence will be second only to the city lord's in Qingzhou City."
"Congratulations, Xiao Feng," Han Ruoshi rejoiced, and the joyous moment they shared led to an intimate union.
The next morning, Han Ruoshi rested while Xiao Feng engaged in training with his son, imparting foundational fighting techniques—a testament to their enduring commitment to growth and unity.