My Fairy Growth System

Chapter 6: The Great Years, A Narrow Escape from Becoming a Concubine

A bright and splendid day.

Air free from pollution.

Breezes caressed the face, breathing was refreshing to the mind and heart.

But Yu Qingtan’s heart was trembling with anger.

"Maimaiti, this beast, I’m still a child."

Fuddled by Luo Xiang’s words about taking a concubine, Yu Qingtan had forgotten that in this world, it is perfectly normal for thirteen or fourteen-year-olds to start a family.

And as a grown man, if I were to become a concubine after crossing over, I would surely become the laughingstock among other transmigrators.

Yu Qingtan took a deep breath and said with a voice as calm as possible, "Tower Master, thank you for the affection Lord Luo has mistakenly placed in me, but regrettably, having grown up in the Pavilion, I have deep feelings for this place and do not wish to leave. I can only disappoint Lord Luo."

After finishing, she bowed to the Tower Master and Luo Xiang as a sign of respect.

Luo Xiang’s smile faded, not expecting that the young girl would actually reject him. Anyone else, he might have let go, but sadly, her face resembled that person’s too closely.

Thus, facing the inquiring look from Gongsun, the Tower Master, Luo Xiang said, "Miss Qingtan, if you agree, I will ensure you become an Inner Sect Disciple of Tianxiang Valley and reach Foundation Establishment before you’re fifty. How about it?"

After speaking, Luo Xiang revealed a confident smile, looking at Yu Qingtan.

Upon hearing this, the room was filled with sounds of sharp intakes of breath.

For people like Yu Qingtan, whose cultivation qualifications didn’t even meet the entry criteria for Tianxiang Valley, they had to struggle to earn Cultivation Resources, and on average, it would take four to six years to break through a single realm.

Generally, at the age of ten, one’s body and meridians can withstand the washing of Spiritual Energy, allowing them to begin cultivation. Therefore, without any opportunity, less than half of them could cultivate to the ninth level of Qi Cultivation by the age of sixty, and after sixty, with a decline in bodily functions, the prospect of reaching the Foundation Establishment Stage was almost hopeless.

Foundation Establishment is the first major hurdle in cultivation, and the Foundation Establishment Pill is both expensive and controlled by powerful factions. Even with the pill, the success rate of Foundation Establishment is merely two or three out of ten.

After Foundation Establishment, one can enjoy a lifespan of two hundred years.

Lower level Qi Practitioners all have a dream of Foundation Establishment, yet only a small minority achieves it.

Therefore, Luo Xiang’s promise of ensuring Foundation Establishment before the age of fifty if she became his concubine filled many female cultivators with envy.

A cultivator’s word cannot be carelessly spoken. If one promises rashly and fails to deliver, at best they will be plagued by inner demons, at worst they will face heavenly punishment.

After hearing this, Yu Qingtan was also surprised, but her heart felt even heavier. Just what about me does this beast fancy? Can’t I change whatever it is?

But at this point, Yu Qingtan could only keep bowing and respond, "I really do not wish to leave the Pavilion; I hope Elder Luo can understand."

"Disciple has no objections, it’s just that the disciple made a breakthrough in her cultivation level yesterday, and I was just reluctant to leave the building, so I didn’t report to my instructor. I now request a retest of my cultivation level," thought Yu Qingtan, who wanted to chop that beast to death, grateful she had kept one hand free.

"Hmm?" Tower Master Gongsun’s pretty face showed some astonishment, then her hand swiped across her waist, and a long strip of something appeared in her hand.

With a gentle toss, the object landed steadily in Yu Qingtan’s hand.

Yu Qingtan recognized it, it was a Spirit Measuring Ruler.

Yu Qingtan infused it with her mana, and immediately, two beads on the Spirit Measuring Ruler radiated blue light.

"Indeed, you’ve broken through to the second level of Qi Cultivation, Master Luo, what do you say?" Tower Master Gongsun beckoned, and the Spirit Measuring Ruler returned to her hand.

"Hmph~" Luo Xiang snorted coldly and turned his head away from Yu Qingtan.

"Yu Qingtan, 82 points, transferred to the inner building. The assessment continues," declared Tower Master Gongsun, putting an end to this little episode.

Yu Qingtan finally exhaled in relief and walked towards the stage’s exit.

Following behind was Li Fengniang, her face ashen and eyes filled with hatred as she watched Yu Qingtan.

"Qing Tan, you really scared me to death~"

Shen Wanning said in a frightened whisper.

"Me too, but we’ll talk about it later."

Yu Qingtan sat down beside Shen Wanning and said.

During the assessment period, making noise was also prohibited, and the higher the Cultivator’s cultivation level, the better their hearing and other senses would be.

After a long half-day, the assessment finally ended.

Only six people scored over 90, and they would follow Luo Xiang to Tianxiang Valley to participate in Tianxiang Valley’s own assessment.

Including them, the top ten in their assessment received varying amounts of Spirit Stone rewards, with Shen Wanning earning twenty Spirit Stones for her tied seventh place, making Yu Qingtan envious.

As they left the courtyard where the assessment took place, Yu Qingtan still felt that gaze upon her.

It was Luo Xiang’s gaze.

She knew he hadn’t given up.

"Damn it, why did that beast set his sights on me~"