Chapter 37 - A Breakthrough to the Qi Gathering Realm

Chapter 37 - A Breakthrough to the Qi Gathering Realm

Chapter 37 : A Breakthrough to the Qi Gathering Realm

“......Second Female Lead? System, does this world even have a concept of a ‘Second Female Lead’? What are you playing at? I haven’t even perfectly resolved the real-world phase of the story with the first female lead yet—!!!” Ye Xuan was originally excited.

The first time he heard Yu Ling’er recite the Taihua Heart Method, he successfully attracted Qi into his body, entering the Qi Gathering stage. This proved that the Immortal Spiritual Roots given to him by the system were indeed genuine.

This was indeed a joyous, no, an ecstatic occasion. Plus, Yu Ling’er now liked him a lot too. As long as he found the right opportunity to reconcile with Yu Ling’er, he could then marry a beautiful immortal maiden and reach the pinnacle of life.

But now, the system suddenly popped up, telling him that he had caught the attention of a second female lead who harbored intense murderous intent towards him.

He didn’t remember the existence of a ‘second female lead’ in this world. The world was supposed to be a female-centric novel with Yu Ling’er as the lead, so where did this concept of a second female lead come from?

“Ding, detection indicates that the Second Female Lead has temporarily left, the host is now safe,” the system’s voice rang out again as Ye Xuan looked on in shock.

???

The Second Female Lead left? Where exactly was the Second Female Lead just now?

“System, does this world... have more than just Yu Ling’er as a lead?” Ye Xuan asked the system.

“Elder, Ye Xuan and I have something to discuss with you,” Yu Ling’er said.

“Ye Xuan?” Elder Qingyan raised an eyebrow and glanced disapprovingly at Ye Xuan. “This guy has just arrived, and already my daughter is calling him brother.”

Elder Qingyan didn’t comment further, understanding that his daughter, rarely interacting with outsiders, might feel closer to this new junior brother.

Then, he asked, “What about Ye Xuan? I’ve already told you, without spiritual roots, his progress in cultivation will be a hundred times slower than others. He might never be able to achieve Qi Gathering in his lifetime. Why bring up this matter again?”

Yu Ling’er knew her father disapproved of Ye Xuan and hurriedly said, “Father, it’s not about that. Ye Xuan can cultivate now. Just now, in the Qingyan Spirit Spring, I recited the Taihua Heart Sutra to him, and he successfully absorbed spiritual Qi.”

“Oh?” Elder Qingyan’s interest piqued as he turned to Ye Xuan but soon shook his head in disappointment. “A rootless person talking about cultivation?”

He asked casually, “So, how much spiritual Qi did he absorb? Just a few strands?”

“He has already achieved Qi Gathering!” Yu Ling’er replied.

“What? I’ve reached Qi Gathering?!!” Ye Xuan was equally surprised. “Just now, in less than half an hour, about an hour, I reached Qi Gathering? No wonder I felt so different, as if my whole being became lighter. I thought it was just an illusion!”

Realizing this was the feeling of Qi Gathering, Ye Xuan excitedly looked at his hands. “Does this mean I can start learning Taihua techniques now?”

However, Elder Qingyan frowned, skeptical of Yu Ling’er’s claim. “Nonsense. Even you took several days to reach Qi Gathering, and now you’re telling me Ye Xuan achieved it in one day? You disturb my meditation with such absurd claims. Do you think I won’t punish you just because your mother protects you?”