Lu Yi was a little confused. "Me? What about me?"


    Seeing Lu Yi''s bewildered expression, Lu Gaoyang and Wang Siqi were dumbfounded. Such a big deal, yet this boy acted as if nothing had happened!


    Wang Siqi took a deep breath and asked, "Yi''er, did you go to White Cloud Peak today? Did you step onto the platform?"


    Hearing this, Lu Yi immediately understood, feeling strange in his heart.


    So, their big reaction was because he stepped onto the platform? It seemed they already knew about the incident at White Cloud Peak?


    The lecture ended late in the afternoon, and not much time had passed since then. How did news spread so quickly in the outer sect, reaching his parents already? Lu Yi realized he had greatly underestimated the gossiping capabilities of the outer sect disciples.


    Lu Yi inwardly mocked this, then grinned and said, "Yes, I went up to White Cloud Peak. What do you think? Isn’t your son a genius?"


    I, Lu, finally got to enjoy the feeling of being a genius.


    Lu Gaoyang and Wang Siqi exchanged shocked glances. It really was Lu Yi!


    Lu Gaoyang and Wang Siqi were initially unsure. After all, they knew their own son''s abilities very well.


    Lu Gaoyang’s expression shifted, still somewhat in disbelief, and he asked, "So... you really mastered the White Cloud Sword Technique to the state of returning to simplicity?"


    "Yes," Lu Yi nodded.


    "...And Liu Ningshuang, the True Transmission Disciple, invited you to Lingluo Peak for an assessment? She even gave you a top-grade Qi Condensing Pill?"


    "Yes, that’s right. Senior Sister Liu is very kind," Lu Yi nodded.


    "Hiss..." Lu Gaoyang and Wang Siqi gasped in shock.


    Lu Gaoyang stared at Lu Yi, stunned. "How could my son be such a genius?! I don’t believe it!"


    "????" Lu Yi’s head was full of question marks. With a black line on his face, he said, "Seriously, Dad, you don’t believe I’m this talented?! Mom, help me out here!"


    Lu Yi was indignant. Why couldn’t he be this talented?


    Wang Siqi hesitated and then said faintly, "...Honestly, I know your aptitude best, and I find it hard to believe too."


    Lu Yi: "???"


    What kind of parents talk about their son like this? If he hadn’t transmigrated from birth, Lu Yi would have doubted whether he was picked up from a trash heap.


    Lu Yi said speechlessly, "There are stories about seniors achieving enlightenment overnight and ascending to immortality along with their chickens and dogs. Why can’t I have a sudden realization?"If you spot this narrative on Amazon, know that it has been stolen. Report the violation.


    Hearing this, Lu Gaoyang gave Lu Yi a sidelong glance. "...You’re comparing yourself to immortals?"


    Seeing Lu Gaoyang’s look, Lu Yi almost spats out blood in anger. He sneered and said, "Dad, thirty years of river east, thirty years of river west—don’t underestimate a young man who’s down on his luck! What if I really become an immortal in a few years? Be careful, I might not take you with me!"


    Hearing this, Lu Gaoyang felt a headache coming on. With a black line on his face, he said, "I don’t believe you at all, you brat. Now you’re dreaming of becoming an immortal... Ouch!!"


    Before Lu Gaoyang could finish, he let out a scream. Wang Siqi silently withdrew her foot from stepping on his. She smiled and said, "Yi’er, you have ambition. Mom supports you! But did you really have an epiphany?"


    In fact, if they weren’t in the sect with protective formations preventing infiltration by powerful demonic cultivators, Wang Siqi and Lu Gaoyang might have suspected that Lu Yi had been possessed.


    Moreover, Lu Yi’s personality and habits remained unchanged. While someone who seized a body could hide, small details were hard to conceal. Lu Gaoyang and Wang Siqi confirmed that Lu Yi had not been possessed. So, they could only consider other possibilities.


    Lu Yi nodded. "Yes, I started feeling clearer in my head some time ago. When practicing techniques and spells, I could grasp things faster. Otherwise, there’s no way I could master the White Cloud Sword Technique to its peak so quickly."


    Lu Gaoyang and Wang Siqi exchanged looks: What kind of principle was this? They couldn’t figure it out.


    "Yi’er, did you accidentally eat some rare spiritual treasure?" Wang Siqi speculated.


    "I’m not sure. Maybe?" Of course, Lu Yi wasn’t about to reveal his long-lost golden finger. He decided to play it safe.


    After all, White Cloud Sect was a righteous sect with good values. Talented individuals were treated well. As long as he didn’t betray the sect, everything would be fine. With parents in the sect and having grown up here, the sect would be glad if he were even more talented.


    Lu Gaoyang couldn’t make sense of it either. He said, "This is a good thing. Your state might disappear at some point, so make sure to work harder on your cultivation during this period."


    "Got it." Lu Yi nodded.


    Wang Siqi laughed happily. "I’m in a good mood today. I’ll cook something special for you two."


    ...


    After dinner, Lu Yi returned to his room, letting out a satisfied burp. He had to admit, his mom’s cooking was excellent. He quickly circulated his spiritual energy to digest the food and then sat cross-legged on his bed to cultivate.


    Before starting, Lu Yi set a mental task to practice the White Cloud Qi Absorption Technique ten times. However, when he saw the reward, his eyes widened.


    [Task]: Practice the White Cloud Qi Absorption Technique ten times (Progress: 0/10)


    Reward: White Cloud Qi Absorption Technique Level +1


    Accept? Yes/No


    The technique was about to level up? Lu Yi was stunned. Both his White Cloud Qi Absorption Technique and White Cloud Sword Technique had only reached level 6 four days ago. He thought it would take longer.


    Lu Yi quickly realized that today’s lecture by Senior Sister Liu Ningshuang had inspired him. Could his comprehension boost have sped up his cultivation technique improvement?


    In gaming terms, this was probably a special event, adding extra experience to his White Cloud Qi Absorption Technique. Lu Yi was pleased with his talent.


    Instead of rushing into cultivation, Lu Yi first took out a white pill—the perfect Qi Condensing Pill. He decided to use it to boost his cultivation.


    Placing the pill in his mouth, it melted and transformed into streams of warm energy that spread throughout his body. The rich spiritual energy made him feel bloated, so he quickly activated his technique.


    As the technique circulated, the abundant spiritual power was gradually absorbed into his dantian. Lu Yi could feel his cultivation rising rapidly.


    With each cycle, his cultivation grew stronger. Suddenly, Lu Yi felt a barrier.


    It was an indescribable sensation—an invisible wall blocking his spiritual energy. No matter how much energy the pill released, it couldn’t be absorbed further.


    It felt like a bottle filled to the brim with water—any more would just overflow.


    Lu Yi was all too familiar with this feeling, having encountered it several times before.


    He had reached the bottleneck of the sixth layer of Qi Refining.


    Lu Yi was momentarily stunned, then overjoyed. He didn’t expect to hit the bottleneck so quickly!