EARNING FAMILY NURTURING POINTS
BEGINNING THE PATH OF CULTIVATION
As the morning sun illuminated the Xiao family courtyard, two figures were engaged in a significant moment. A towering elder and a young child stood there, their interactions unfolding as a chapter in the journey of cultivation. This duo was none other than Xiao Feng and his son, Xiao Cheng. On this day, Xiao Feng was embarking on the task of initiating Xiao Cheng into the realm of cultivation.
"Father, so if I understand correctly, Qi enters the body through one's spirit root and cultivation techniques, working in harmony," Xiao Cheng summarized, reflecting his comprehension of the concept.
"Exactly, Cheng'er. You've grasped the essence of it," Xiao Feng replied, visibly pleased. "Cultivation is a process that consists of various stages. We start with Body Refinement, then move to Qi Refinement, and beyond. There are even more advanced stages like Blood Formation, Spirit Transformation, Bone Forging, and Earthly Origin. However, there are levels beyond these. Currently, the highest known stage in the Azure kingdom is the Earthly Origin stage."
Xiao Cheng, eager to learn more, inquired about his father's current level. "Father, where are you in terms of cultivation?"
"With consistent effort, I've reached the peak of the Qi Refinement stage. I'm on the cusp of breaking through to the Blood Formation stage," Xiao Feng shared, his face lighting up with enthusiasm.
Curiosity extended to Xiao Cheng's mother. "And Mother, where does she stand in her cultivation journey? It's been a while since I've seen her," he asked.
"Your mother is at the pinnacle of Body Refinement. She's on the verge of stepping into the realm of Qi Refinement. I believe it won't be long before she achieves that breakthrough," Xiao Feng explained.
Pleased with his son's progress and understanding, Xiao Feng handed over the Sky Winding cultivation technique, tailored specifically for Xiao Cheng. "Now, Cheng'er, it's time for you to begin your cultivation. This technique is best suited for you. Study it diligently and follow its guidance. This will mark the beginning of your journey as a cultivator."
With determination, Xiao Cheng delved into studying the cultivation technique, kicking off his journey into the world of cultivation. Over the course of a month, his diligence bore fruit, as he experienced a remarkable breakthrough to the 1st stage of Body Refinement.
During this time, Han Ruoshi, Xiao Cheng's mother, also experienced a significant milestone. Breaking through to the 1st stage of Qi Refinement, she felt a blend of happiness and frustration. While her cultivation was progressing, the frequent pregnancies hindered her pace.
Xiao Feng and Han Ruoshi engaged in a conversation about their cultivation and family plans. Han Ruoshi jokingly suggested that Xiao Feng should consider taking more wives to expedite the growth of their clan.
"Xiao Feng, with your constant impregnation of me, my cultivation progress is being held back. Perhaps you should consider taking more wives. This way, our clan can expand, and I can focus on my own cultivation," she suggested.
Amused by her suggestion, Xiao Feng replied, "Well, I appreciate your concern. How about this: You'll still be one of my wives, but with additional wives, I'll have more descendants. You can focus on your cultivation while occasionally contributing to our family line."
With their conversation interrupted, both Xiao Feng and Han Ruoshi sensed a sudden concentration of Qi in the children's courtyard. Alarmed, they rushed to the scene to find Xiao Cheng amidst a breakthrough to the 1st stage of Body Refinement.
Xiao Cheng's achievement astonished them, especially given that he had accomplished this within a single month of cultivation. Han Ruoshi couldn't help but exclaim, "Xiao Cheng is truly a genius! When did he begin cultivating?"
Xiao Feng explained, "During the time you were in closed-door cultivation, I started teaching him. I never anticipated that he'd advance to the 1st stage of Body Refinement so swiftly. This is a testament to his extraordinary potential."
With Xiao Cheng's success acknowledged, he addressed his parents proudly, declaring, "Father, Mother, I've broken through to the 1st stage of Body Refinement! I'm a cultivator now, and it seems I might be a genius."
A pleasant chime resounded in Xiao Feng's mind, announcing the system's response. "Ding! Congratulations to the host for guiding a descendant to a breakthrough in cultivation. The system has decided to reward the host for this achievement."
Xiao Feng watched as notifications flooded his consciousness:
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for gaining 1 year of cultivation experience."
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for earning 50 family nurturing points."
Confused but intrigued, Xiao Feng requested the system to assimilate the cultivation experience. As he did, a surge of Qi surged into his body, breaking through a barrier he had struggled with. His cultivation soared to the 1st stage of Blood Formation, much to his delight.
With newfound understanding, Xiao Feng realized that nurturing family members through their breakthroughs could yield family nurturing points. Eager to explore this further, he was resolved to delve deeper into the capabilities of the system.