The suffocating sensation around him gradually dissipated, and Xu Yi returned to the bubble chamber.
He was quite satisfied with the results of this trip.
Having resolved everything with Young Master Leng in near-perfect fashion, Xu Yi knew that as long as he showed no intention of leaving, he would now have a powerful backer in this city.
As for leaving?
That had never crossed his mind.
In this phase of accumulation, finding a place with ample top-grade Pills and Elixirs and a peaceful environment for Cultivation was no easy feat.
Just ask around—out of all the Federation students, how many had a better cultivation environment than he did?
So, Xu Yi genuinely wanted everything to remain calm.
Upon returning home, Xu Hui asked whether he had used the two special cards.
To ensure his safety, Xu Yi had willingly spent one hundred Medium Grade Spirit Stones on them.
Xu Hui and his wife were both Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators. Naturally, they sensed their son had encountered danger and were somewhat worried.
But seeing him now, smiling and at ease, they could finally relax.
After learning that Xu Yi bought the two cards just as a precaution, they exchanged a knowing smile.
Some things—between even close family members—were understood without needing to be said aloud.
The next day, Xu Yi went to school as usual.
Zhang Liang immediately came up and whispered, "Xu Yi, I've decided to attempt a breakthrough."
Xu Yi blinked and looked at him.
Spirit Eye Technique was a skill every Federation student had to master.
Of course, the version taught by the Federation wasn't particularly advanced—it only allowed one to see the Cultivation Level of peers or weaker cultivators.
But with just a glance, Xu Yi could confirm Zhang Liang had already reached the threshold of Qi Flowing Through All Meridians.
One more step, and he could unlock all the meridians and enter the Qi Refining Stage.
With a slight smile, he said, "You made it back?"
"Yeah, after all this time... I finally did," Zhang Liang replied with a complicated expression. "I made it back, but my master in that world... he'll be heartbroken."
Xu Yi's expression turned serious. "Zhang Liang, how many times has our teacher said this? The most important thing when entering the Transcosmic Reincarnation Tower is to hold firm to your original heart. Never get lost in the countless great worlds. Remember, it was only an experience. Don't get caught up in it."
Zhang Liang trembled slightly, then nodded solemnly. "I understand."
He looked at Xu Yi, seemingly wanting to say something but hesitating, a slight blush on his face.
Xu Yi felt a shiver run down his spine. With that expression, anyone unaware of the context might easily misunderstand.
He quickly added, "Zhang Liang, you want me to stand guard for you during the breakthrough, right?"
"Yes," Zhang Liang nodded. "Hiring a teacher for protection is too expensive."
"No problem. We're brothers. Let's go."
If it had been anyone else, Xu Yi wouldn't have bothered. But Zhang Liang was the only real friend he had in class.
Besides, they'd been classmates since middle school. Xu Yi genuinely valued that friendship.
Zhang Liang rented a small Cultivation Room, activated the Spiritual Power assistance feature, and took out a Meridian Unblocking Pill.
Seeing how nervous he was, Xu Yi smiled. "Don't worry. I've got your back."
Only then did Zhang Liang relax. He nodded firmly, then sat down and swallowed the Meridian Unblocking Pill in one go.
Xu Yi watched him as Spiritual Power flowed gently within him.
Although in the other world, he had already reached Qi Refining Stage level six, he had recently been using the Soul Return method—so none of that Cultivation Level transferred over.
At the moment, his physical body remained at Qi Refinement Stage level five.
Still, that was more than enough to assist a martial artist with a breakthrough.
Moreover, Xu Yi had deliberately converted his Spiritual Power to the water attribute, which offered additional healing effects.
As he observed Zhang Liang's technique, Xu Yi found it quite interesting.
Though he'd been through this himself, his experience was different. He hadn't needed a Meridian Unblocking Pill—his overwhelming Spiritual Power simply crushed its way through the barrier.
In contrast, Zhang Liang's method—cultivating to the required standard, then using the appropriate Pill to break through—was the orthodox approach.
True, such breakthroughs might be less solid in foundation.
But time wasn't on their side.
To apply for college, students had to reach the Qi Refining Stage during high school. Then, during college, they needed to complete Foundation Establishment to have even a chance of continuing Cultivation.
Under such immense pressure, those without talent, ability, or resources had to take risks if they wanted any hope of success.
Boom...
Zhang Liang's body suddenly began to tremble slightly, and steam started rising from his head.
In the next moment, Xu Yi sensed a wisp of Spiritual Power slowly entering Zhang Liang's body.
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