The only thing Qin Feng regretted was that the original nine levels of the Demon Refining Pot now only had a tiny space left at the bottom, which meant he could only focus on cultivating a single spiritual beast at present.
To cultivate other spiritual beasts, he would have to fill up the other eight levels first.
Qin Feng sighed lightly, but he quickly collected his thoughts.
People should not be too greedy; the benefits he gained now were already a blessing from the heavens. If he were too greedy and focused on repairing the Demon Refining Pot, it would only bring trouble with his current abilities.
He had not yet entered the Beast Taming Sect, so the matter of taming spiritual beasts could be dealt with later. The most important thing now was to use the Demon Refining Pot to enhance his cultivation.
After all, the Demon Refining Pot could refine the flesh of demon beasts, reverting it to its original essence and transforming it into pure spiritual energy to assist in cultivation. If he could refine a few more demon beasts, his cultivation would increase rapidly.
But the question was, where could he get demon beasts?
Even if he advanced to the second level of Qi Refinement, he would still be a low-level small cultivator without the qualifications to hunt demon beasts for training.
Qin Feng summoned the Demon Refining Pot to play with it for a while but quickly sent it back to his Sea of Consciousness, deciding that he would not take this precious item out unless absolutely necessary.
Otherwise, if someone saw a small cultivator in the early stage of Qi Refinement controlling such a treasure, it would definitely arouse suspicion.
At this moment, voices came from a room not far away.
It was Qin Yang helping Chen Hu and others expel the Yin Evil from their bodies; they were expressing their gratitude to Qin Yang after regaining consciousness.
Qin Yang would likely come to the adjacent room to rest soon. Qin Feng did not want to attract Qin Yang's attention, as he had used the excuse of being tired to come to his room early.
He reached out and fanned at a few steps away from the candlestick, producing a breeze that extinguished the candle with a puff.
The spiritual energy feedback from the Demon Refining Pot had improved him significantly, making it easier to use spells.
The room plunged into darkness. Qin Feng wanted to sit cross-legged and cultivate, but the excitement of suddenly obtaining such a precious item left him unable to calm his mind, making cultivation impossible.
Since he couldn't cultivate, he might as well get a good night's sleep and think about it tomorrow.
Qin Feng lay on the bed, his mind racing with thoughts. At one moment, he felt his future was bright; at another, he felt anxious, fearing his Sea of Consciousness's Demon Refining Pot would be discovered.
He tossed and turned for a long time before falling asleep in a daze.
......
Three days later.
Qin Family Mansion.
Qin Feng had finished his cultivation and was reading a travelogue of a cultivator to broaden his knowledge.
At that moment, he suddenly heard his father's call from the courtyard, "Feng'er, Father is back."
The voice carried a hint of joy.
Qin Feng got up to greet him.
He had just taken two steps when he saw his father stride in.
"Haha, Feng'er, come and see what good things I brought for you."
Qin Long smiled broadly and took out a pile of bottles and jars from the storage bag at his waist, laughing as he spoke, "This time, I met the family head in the Commandery. The family head helped me buy back Yellow Bud Pills, Breaking Barrier Pills, and other elixirs. There are also these few items for you to use when you tame spiritual beasts.
Additionally, these two bottles contain Marrow Cleansing Liquid and Bone Strengthening Pills, which are good for enhancing your aptitude. I have already prepared a medicinal bath for you; use it tonight to avoid attracting attention.
These things work best when used at a young age and low cultivation level. It will be much harder to improve your aptitude when your cultivation is higher."
"Thank you, Father."
Qin Feng was also happy upon hearing this.
Although he already had the Demon Refining Pot to assist in cultivation, it was still an external object with its own limits.
When his cultivation reached a certain realm, relying solely on the Demon Refining Pot to enhance it would not be realistic.
Enhancing one's aptitude was fundamental. Those with excellent root bones not only saved more time in cultivation but also faced fewer obstacles when advancing.
However, the Marrow Cleansing Liquid and Bone Strengthening Pills, while enhancing aptitude, did not have outstanding effects; otherwise, a small family like the Qin Family would not have obtained them.
"These things are just as agreed with the family head before."
Qin Long cheerfully took out a piece of inner armor from the storage bag, "This time, while escorting Zhao Jinglei and others to the Commandery's Zhao Family with Li Tianchou, we established a good relationship. The Zhao Family was generous and gave many things.
However, those things were not useful to you, so I exchanged them for Spirit Stones and bought you this piece of Spiritual Armor."
He handed the inner armor to Qin Feng and smiled, "This is a basic-level spiritual inner armor made from the beast skin of the Rhino Armor Beast. When in danger, it will activate the defensive magic within, forming a layer of earth element spirit light outside your body, enough to protect you from most dangers.
It's not that I don't want to get you stronger armor, but your current strength is insufficient. Even if given to you, you wouldn't be able to utilize its full power, and it would only attract unwanted attention.
I specifically chose this inner armor for you; although it's at the basic spiritual artifact level, it can form a defense as long as you can activate the magic within it.
Such inner armor, usable at the early stage of Qi Refinement, is rare and expensive. If the Zhao Family hadn't given so many good things, I wouldn't have been able to afford it. Now, try it on."
"Hmm."
Qin Feng was touched but said nothing, taking the inner armor and putting it on. As his spiritual power surged into the inner armor, it shrank to fit him perfectly snug.
"Not bad."
Qin Long looked at his son wearing the inner armor and couldn't help but praise, "You have some of my style from when I was young."
Qin Feng found this both funny and exasperating.
His appearance was quite different from his father's, except for his eyes. He had not inherited his father's square face and beard, looking much more handsome in contrast.
It was said he inherited more of his mother's looks.
Unfortunately, his mother passed away early, and Qin Feng could hardly remember her face, having only seen her when he was one or two years old, over a decade ago.
At night, Qin Feng soaked his entire body in a wooden tub filled with a rich medicinal fragrance.
Qin Long had prepared this medicinal bath to cleanse his marrow and tendons, ensuring the Marrow Cleansing Liquid was used early, so the other branches of the family wouldn't covet it.
Though Qin Long would not part with the Marrow Cleansing Liquid, letting it be known would cause unnecessary trouble, so using it early would not only enhance his son's aptitude but also end any undue interest.
If they wanted Marrow Cleansing Liquid, they should exchange for it themselves.
Qin Long would not spoil certain members of the family.
The Marrow Cleansing Liquid was not easy to come by; only with years of contributions to the family did the family head agree to purchase it.
In the wooden tub, Qin Feng felt like a frog being slowly boiled, his skin reddening from the heat.
He dared not come out, for that would render the medicinal bath useless, so he repeatedly circulated his cultivation technique, absorbing the medicinal power while dissipating some heat. Steam continually rose from his head.
As the water temperature rose, the medicinal properties and spiritual energy in the bath liquid, driven by his cultivation technique, flowed into his body, causing waves of soreness.
"Open your mouth."
Qin Long suddenly said, placing a Bone Strengthening Pill into his mouth.
As the pill entered his stomach, a cool sensation spread through his five internal organs, limbs, and bones, bringing immense relief. The previous soreness was unbearable.
Unfortunately, this relief was short-lived. The coolness quickly turned into potent medicinal power, sticking to his bones and seeping inside, causing a sensation akin to being bitten by countless ants, extremely painful.
The Bone Strengthening Pill enhanced his bones' strength and refined away impurities, improving his root bones.
However, the side effects were significant. Had he not pretended to be strong to avoid worrying his father, Qin Feng would have cried out in pain.