Chapter 9: Two Years, Foundation Establishment Stage First Layer

Su Yu hadn't even finished speaking before Han Shi charged forward.

Han Shi looked at the bandit before him. "You just broke through to Qi Refining First Layer and you're already doing this kind of dirty work? You're unlucky to have run into your Uncle Han. Just stay here."

The bandit saw what was happening and knew that if Han Shi intervened, he stood no chance, so he thought about running away.

But how could he get away? In no time, Han Shi had dealt with the bandit; after all, Han Shi had reached Qi Refining First Layer some time ago and had some experience.

Su Yu was just watching the excitement. Even if there were danger, he was there in the back, but there was no need for him to intervene.

At this moment, the woman in the sedan chair walked out and looked at Han Shi. "Thank you for saving my life, Young Master. I am Wang Yuyan."

Han Shi chuckled foolishly: "I am Han Shi, and that person beside me is my brother, Su Yu."

Su Yu also nodded at her.

"I see that you are wearing the attire of the Profound Heaven Sect, Your Excellency?"

"That's right. Both of us are Disciples of the Profound Heaven Sect."

"I am also preparing to join the Profound Heaven Sect when they next recruit Disciples."

Han Shi was pleasantly surprised. "Then won't I have a new Junior Sister by then?"

Su Yu watched Han Shi standing there grinning foolishly and kicked him.

Han Shi reacted. "If you don't understand anything by then, you can come find me."

Wang Yuyan nodded. "Alright. If I don't understand anything then, I will come find Young Master Han. Would you two like to return with me so that my father can give you some reward?"

Han Shi waved his hand. "No need, it was just a small effort. We are also preparing to return to the Sect to submit our mission. We shall meet again in the Profound Heaven Sect."

"Very well then. I shall bid you farewell here."

Han Shi returned to Su Yu's side. "How was that? Was I cool just now?"

Su Yu glanced at Han Shi's excited expression. "Definitely. Let's go, let's return to the Sect."

After returning to the Sect, the two of them prepared to Cultivate. Just like that, by occasionally doing some Sect missions, occasionally drinking with Han Shi, and spending the rest of the time Cultivating, two years passed by very quickly.

Su Yu, who had just come to his senses after Cultivating in his room, was filled with emotion; time had truly passed by so quickly.

He had originally thought about entering the Outer Sect in the second year, but it didn't matter that it was half a year late.

Su Yu also opened his Proficiency Panel.

Character: [Su Yu]

Age: [24]

Realm: [Foundation Establishment Stage First Layer]

Aptitude: [Three Spiritual Roots of Metal, Wood, and Fire]

Cultivation Technique: [Return to Origin Art Perfection (10%)] [Profound Rank Breath Concealing Art (5%)] [Profound Rank Sword Drawing Technique (4%)]

Divine Ability: [None] Magic Treasure: [None] Hundred Arts: [None]

Looking at the situation on the panel, that's right—the original Yellow Rank Cultivation Technique did not have an upper limit because of the Proficiency Panel. As long as he kept practicing, it would improve. It had now broken through to the Profound Rank level.

For him, there was no concept of Minor Achievement for Cultivation Techniques that advanced from the Yellow Rank. After all, this level was broken through by him; as long as his proficiency went up, the grade would also increase accordingly.

In this way, it seemed that as long as he could keep a low profile, he wouldn't need to worry about resources for Cultivation Techniques.

Even common, run-of-the-mill Cultivation Techniques could be practiced to the very end in his hands.

With his current Breath Concealing Art, even if someone from the Nascent Soul Stage came, they wouldn't be able to see his true Realm unless they checked carefully.

He had originally thought about finding some higher-grade Cultivation Techniques if he had the chance, but it seemed that wouldn't be necessary.

That was fine, too. Over these past two years, Su Yu had been Cultivating non-stop, and he had also gone out to do a few missions with Han Shi. The two of them had always been "invisible" in the Sect.

During these two years, he didn't have much contact with Ye Lin. After all, he spent most of his time Cultivating in the Outer Sect, only gathering occasionally. After all, not everyone in the Outer Sect could take an Elder as their master.

The Outer Sect had Elders who specialized in teaching experience and Cultivation Techniques to guide the Outer Sect Disciples, and they would basically hold lectures at the Dao grounds frequently.

Only outstanding Disciples and Disciples with special talents could be favored by Elders and taken as Disciples.

For now, he was a qualified Passerby. In fact, in the Utility Disciple competition held by the Profound Heaven Sect the previous year, he had achieved a mediocre result with his Qi Refining Stage 2 cultivation.

Han Shi had also participated at that time, ranking slightly worse than Su Yu.

After the competition, the two of them went to a Restaurant to brag that if it weren't for their carelessness, they could have defeated their opponents.

Nothing major had happened in these two years, and no one had appeared to look down on them or shout provocations at them.

Even if there were, they wouldn't seek out "Passerbys" like them, which allowed Su Yu to live very comfortably.

At this moment, he and Han Shi were preparing to enter the Outer Sect. It was time to leave this place for Utility Disciples that had accompanied him for two and a half years.

Looking back, he still felt a little reluctant to leave.

Calculating the time, Han Shi should have also broken through to Qi Refining Stage 3 by now. After all, he had been giving him pointers from time to time, even though on the surface, he was also at Qi Refining Stage 3.

Su Yu found Han Shi, and Han Shi was delighted to see Su Yu.

"Brother Su, I had originally gone to look for you two days ago, but seeing that you were still Cultivating, I didn't want to disturb you. It's perfect that you're here now."

"Brother Su, I have also broken through to Qi Refining Stage 3. Let's just enter the Outer Sect together."

"Two months ago you said you broke through to Qi Refining Stage 3 and wanted to consolidate your cultivation, so you didn't go. Now that you've come out, it's about time, right?"

Su Yu nodded. "That's right. Coming out this time is to prepare to enter the Outer Sect. I came to find you precisely for this matter."

"That's good. Let's go together so we can look out for each other."

In fact, Su Yu had originally planned to enter the Outer Sect two months ago.

But feeling that he was about to break through to the Foundation Establishment Stage, he simply waited until he broke through to the Foundation Establishment Stage before entering the Outer Sect.

On the way to the Outer Sect, the two of them saw many Disciples who were still wandering at the Qi Refining Stage 1 or 2. Their faces no longer held the high spirits of when they first entered the Sect.

Now, most of the Disciples had anxious expressions, worried about whether they would be able to break through to Qi Refining Stage 3 in their third year.

Su Yu felt a momentary surge of emotion seeing this situation, but he still left this place for Utility Disciples where he had stayed for two and a half years.

The two came to the Outer Sect Disciple area. After displaying their cultivation, they quickly completed the procedures and received the attire of Outer Sect Disciples. From this moment on, they had truly stepped into the gates of the Profound Heaven Sect.

Outer Sect Disciples could choose a small courtyard, or they could find a place to build one themselves.

Knowing this, Su Yu was prepared to build one himself—a small courtyard that suited his wishes, where he could also make some little trinkets from his past life.

Before the construction was complete, they could first live in the accommodation provided by the Sect, and move out once it was finished.

There were also many Disciples who built their own, as the Profound Heaven Sect covered a vast area.

Han Shi, on the other hand, said he would choose the accommodation provided by the Sect and just pick a place not far from Su Yu.

Su Yu and Han Shi went to look for a place to live. Su Yu arrived by a lake, surrounded by many large mountains. By the side of the lake were a few crooked trees, and further ahead was a grove of maple trees.

This location was perfect for Su Yu. He planned to build a small courtyard right at the foot of the mountains, by the lake, and next to the crooked trees. It was perfect because there weren't many existing dwellings nearby, and it was quiet.

Seeing that Su Yu had chosen a location, Han Shi was also prepared to settle down in the vicinity.

Afterwards, the two submitted their choices to the Elder. After choosing their dwellings, they prepared to stroll around the Outer Sect to familiarize themselves with the situation, and by the way, find Ye Lin.

The two soon arrived at the Outer Sect Square, where the most Outer Sect Disciples gathered.

Here, many Outer Sect Disciples were trading and selling some low-grade Medicinal Pills they had refined themselves, and there were also many groups exchanging insights on Cultivation.

It looked like a small marketplace; the environment was completely different from the outside.