What is important?(1)

He only had to touch the waste lightly, just a small contact, and that was enough for him to instantly send those things straight into the red flame.

If he could do the same with fish in the sea, wouldn't he be practically invisible to them?

But as he pondered on it, he realized it couldn't be that simple.

What would happen if a stronger creature could resist the pulling force of the red flame?

He would meet a brutal end, wouldn't he? Nevertheless, this discovery could not bring him any more joy.

Even if he couldn't transport the mighty creatures directly to the red flame, he could still do it to the weaker ones, after all...

That in itself comes with amazing advantages.

When he arrived back at Grandma Mu's store, he noticed that she had already tidied everything up.

She was waiting for him inside the cozy cabin located behind the shop, comfortably seated on a wooden chair next to the old table.

On the table, there was a neatly packed bottle of Sea Snakesbites Wine, made from the neutralized venom of a specific snake known for its medicinal properties and high price.

Additionally, there was a generous bowl of soup.

[The Dark-Striped Terror Lobster Soup

Quality: Rare

Qi: 253

Note: Well-cooked, Black-Striped Terror Lobster is a rare type of fish in the general fishery, extremely hard to capture using a fishing pole. Used a minimal number of spices.

Remark: This soup can be used for commonly treating internal injuries and strengthening a dantian. Long-time consumption can improve the quality of Qi. Only effective for the individuals below the Expert Waterman.]

Hiss...

Chao Xiang's jaw dropped in awe, completely taken aback by what he was witnessing.

This was the very first time he had laid eyes on such a rare species of fish, and the fact that it was also considered a delicacy made it even more astonishing.

Not only that but consuming this fish could enhance the quality of his Qi over time, which was mind-boggling!

Achieving such an improvement in the lower realm was incredibly difficult, but the rewards would be immense as he grew stronger in the future.

Rumor had it that it could even strengthen his Dantian!

Did Grandma Mu prepare this for him? And why all of a sudden?

"Why are you standing there like an idiot, come and take a seat, pour some wine and soup for us..."

Without speaking anything, he just did as she said, after taking a small sip of the wine, she clicked her tongue with a blissful expression, "Mmm... worth every penny I spend on it... why are you still looking at my face, drink your portion..."

"Grandma Mu, these things seem to be incredibly costly to me, is it okay for me to take them?"

She became annoyed and became a little upset as he asked him.

'So, it was prepared for me after all.'

"Just do as I said, it's not as expensive as you think... I want to taste something wonderful today, so I bought it right away... hurry up..."

Chao Xiang couldn't help but smile gently.

Despite the negative perception of Grandma Mu being annoying, nagging, violent, and troublesome, Chao Xiang sees a different side of her.

He knows that she is dishonest, caring, shy, and genuinely a good person.

When everyone else abandoned Chao Xiang and he was disowned by the Chao clan, Grandma Mu took him under her care.

She expressed her frustration, saying, 'They have forced the children to kill, steal, and behave brutally on the sea... and taught them to be merciless. Now did they expect the kids would turn out to be good people? Of course, they will become merciless just like them... a bunch of lunatics...'

She paid no attention to those who criticized her for sheltering a traitor.

This is also one of the reasons why Chao Xiang chose to remain by her side instead of leaving for the town after saving up enough money.

Despite her aggressive demeanor, she was the only one who showed him compassion and assistance when he was in dire need.

When Chao Xiang contemplated ending his life, it was Granma Mu's face that he thought of, not his parents or the friends who had turned their backs on him.

Without rejecting her, he simply embraced her kindness.

"...!"

As he sipped the small amount of wine, a peculiar warmth coursed down his throat.

In an instant, he experienced an intoxicating taste accompanied by the sensation of alcohol.

As he savored a spoonful of soup, his entire body began to radiate with a powerful energy.

Settling comfortably in his chair, he commenced his cultivation, paying no attention to Grandma Mu, who was solely engrossed in drinking the wine without touching the soup.

After channeling all the Qi into his dantian, he indulged in another spoonful of soup.

Each time he cultivated the Qi, he experienced a surge of energy and felt incredibly lively. This process repeated four more times until he successfully advanced to the fourth stage of the Waterman realm.

Suddenly, his entire body glowed with a golden hue, a stark contrast to the usual sensation of being constrained when cultivating Qi.

It felt as if a tight chain had been loosened, and he couldn't help but marvel at the significant progress he had made in such a short period.

He was overjoyed, feeling an immense sense of delight.

This breakthrough came too easily.

Weren't they saying that it could take years for those with a poor spiritual heritage to make even the slightest progress?

Was it because of this soup that he made after just an hour of cultivation?

Opening his eyes, he saw Grandma Mu smiling, clearly pleased with his achievement.

Chao Xiang simply bowed his head and thanked her, genuinely grateful for her assistance.

He knew that buying this soup must have cost her a lot, but he couldn't repay her at the moment.

She waved her hand and shook her head, telling him not to worry about it.

She looked at him intently and asked, "Now, do you understand what's important for cultivation?"

Chao Xiang blinked slowly as if wondering what she was talking about.

She clicked her tongue and continued, "It's money... If you earn enough money, you can improve your cultivation by purchasing the necessary resources... Money is everything. If you're frustrated and unhappy with your progress, earn enough money to buy everything you need to improve yourself..."

"Huh?"

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