My master finished attending to me, and it was already past four o'clock.
We were both very tired.
After speaking, my master went to wash up and went to bed.
I had no choice but to undress and soak directly in the cold water.
Fortunately, the weather was hot, so I wouldn't catch a cold.
Leaning in the bathtub, I felt myself fall asleep within moments.
When I opened my eyes again, it was already half past ten the next morning.
I was still very tired, and sleeping in the water didn't feel good.
Looking down, the water in the bathtub had turned black.
There was also a faint foul smell.
The skin on my body was all pale and wrinkled from soaking.
However, the leg injury had significantly improved.
Apart from some redness and swelling, there was no major issue.
I climbed out of the bathtub and got dressed.
My master was already sitting outside the shop.
Seeing me emerge, he looked at me and asked,
"How do you feel?"
"Pretty good, my leg doesn't hurt anymore."
I moved my leg.
My master nodded:
"Hmm, I'll bandage it for you.
You can rest at home for these three days and don't need to come to work.
If anything comes up, just give me a call."
As he spoke, my master picked up the antiseptic solution and bandages.
He cleaned my wound to prevent infection and inflammation.
I grunted, not being polite with my master.
The holiday my master gave me was a good chance to rest.
After the bandaging, I didn't feel any significant impact on my body and even moved around a bit.
My master stared at me, squinting his eyes:
"Xiao Qin, has your cultivation level increased?"
Increased?
I was stunned for a moment, then nodded:
"Compared to before, it has increased a little.
There are already two streams of True Qi in my body.
You know I'm at the mid-stage of the Spiritual Spring realm, right?"
But my master shook his head:
"No, not two streams.
It should be three.
Try circulating your Qi and see for yourself."
Hearing my master say that, I was also taken aback.
Three streams?
How long had it been since I broke through to the mid-stage of the Spiritual Spring realm?
Less than a week, and now there's a third stream of True Qi?
According to the cultivation levels, if I had three streams of True Qi, it would mean I was in the late-stage of the Spiritual Spring realm.
I was somewhat skeptical, so I closed my eyes slightly and focused my Qi in my dantian.
As soon as I circulated my Qi, my heart skipped a beat.
I could indeed feel the third stream of True Qi in my dantian.
It was very weak, much smaller compared to the other two streams.
But there were indeed three streams, one more than yesterday.
In other words, I inexplicably slept in the bathtub, and my cultivation level increased?
"Master, it, it really is three streams, I've reached the late-stage of the Spiritual Spring realm."
I looked at my master with astonishment.
After receiving my confirmation, my master stroked his goatee:
"As your master, I wouldn't be wrong!
But I must say,
You are truly a good material for cultivation."
My master seemed very pleased with my increased cultivation.
After all, I was his disciple, and he was happy to see my cultivation grow.
While excited, I was also very surprised.
Why was this breakthrough so fast?
And I broke through just by sleeping?
I asked my master:
"Master, why was my breakthrough so sudden?
Last night, I only had two streams of True Qi, just at the mid-stage of the Spiritual Spring realm, and I didn't feel any sensation of breaking through.
How did I break through just by sleeping..."
My master smiled:
"I think it's related to your physique.
Coupled with the fact that last night, you obtained a sufficient amount of Ghost Shou.
It not only increased your own lamp oil but also indirectly boosted your cultivation.
Although your Yin Destiny makes you naturally attract ghosts,
It also makes you naturally suited for cultivation."
After listening to my master, I looked down at the Ghost Shou money.
I never imagined that my life, which was unremarkable in the first half and only attracted ghosts and Yin energy,
Would become my strength and advantage once I started cultivating, with this ghost-attracting destiny and ability.
My emotions became a bit agitated.
But my master couldn't help but pour cold water on me:
"Don't get arrogant. Even though Heaven has given you such a physique,
You should still be more diligent.
The higher your cultivation level, the greater your attraction to the ethereal beings.
You can snatch their Ghost Shou to increase your lamp oil and cultivation,
And they can snatch your life to improve their cultivation and increase their ghost Qi.
For now, the Ghost Shou money suppresses it, but if it can't be suppressed anymore,
And your cultivation is not enough, you'll only become food for those ethereal beings."
I sucked in a breath of cold air and nodded heavily:
"Master, I understand.
I will not neglect my cultivation."
"That's good. Go back and rest for a few days first!
I can manage the shop.
Oh, and for the Ghost Festival,
Don't forget to burn some offerings for the girl who helped you.
It's best to figure out the karmic entanglement between you.
If the debt is too much, it will be difficult to repay later..."
My master continued to instruct.
I had always kept Qing Dai's matter in mind.
Now, I also believed in the concept of karma.
Those who help you are not only due to fate but also karma.
I grunted, chatted with my master for a few more words, and then left the shop.
Stepping out of the shop, I looked at the dazzling sunlight and took a deep breath.
I felt much more comfortable all over.
After my trip to Black Crow Mountain, I was injured and cursed.
I thought that destroying the Black Crow Daoist's dojo and obtaining so much lamp oil was already a good gain.
Who knew there would be the surprise of increased cultivation...
When I reached the downstairs of the residential building,
I saw Aunt Wang chatting with the other neighborhood aunties.
From afar, I could hear her saying:
"You really don't believe it, our neighbor Xiao Qin!
He truly has abilities.
Despite his young age, he has true cultivation.
Last time my grandson lost his soul, he chased him out of the complex and brought him back.
Isn't that amazing?
If you need his help, he's definitely the one to go to..."