At this moment, the aura of Master Bi Qi filled the entire mountain valley, and the giant dragon inside the pool sensed danger immediately. It raised its head to look, and upon seeing the five-year-old child emitting an aura beyond his age, its two small eyes widened like copper bells. The dragon couldn't comprehend why such an immature kid would be so formidable.
Although the dragon lacked wisdom, it wasn't entirely foolish. Sensing Bi Qi's aura, it knew it was no match. Therefore, after a brief glance, the dragon plunged back into the pool, choosing not to show itself again.
"Hmm, not a bad move!" Bi Qi chuckled, observing the scene. He initially thought he might have to make a move, but it seemed he could save himself some trouble.
Immediately, Bi Qi suppressed his aura and calmly walked to the edge of the pool. With a wave of his hand, he cut off three leaves from the tri-leaf lotus. During the entire process, the giant dragon remained hidden in the water, watching in fear, without daring to attack.
"Enough, all things have spirits. I'll spare you today!" Although the pool was deep, Bi Qi's gaze seemed to penetrate the void, seeing everything in the pool. After a glance at the dragon's location, Bi Qi turned and left. The reason for not dealing with the dragon was simply that it held no value for him, and he didn't want to needlessly cause trouble.
Back in the secluded valley where he practiced, Bi Qi eagerly took out his medicine pot. He poured clear water into it and added some herbs, combining them with the tri-leaf lotus to brew a potion. Since Bi Qi didn't have gold coins or access to an alchemy cauldron, he had to make do with a regular pot. The effectiveness of the potion paled in comparison to one crafted in an alchemy cauldron, but it was the best Bi Qi could manage.
After half an hour of brewing, when a strange aroma emanated from the potion, Bi Qi stopped. He consumed half of the potion and poured the remaining half into the pool. Then, Bi Qi jumped into the pool, initiating today's cultivation.
The accumulated spiritual energy within the three leaves of the tri-leaf lotus, guided by Bi Qi, transformed into swirling white mist, enveloping the pool. Bi Qi immersed himself in the pool, greedily absorbing the immense spiritual energy, like a whale gulping down water.
In an instant, Bi Qi's cultivation surged rapidly, breaking through from a three-star Yuan Master to a four-star. Though the pace was slower compared to the initial stages, it was still terrifying. Bi Qi's cultivation continued to climb, reaching the level of a six-star Yuan Master in no time, thanks to his previous life's cultivation foundation and the robust physical body he had developed.
However, the rapid progress in cultivation didn't bring joy to Bi Qi. Checking the time, his face darkened. Having spent a day and a night away from home, he couldn't fathom how worried his mother must be. The thought of his violent father made Bi Qi feel somewhat helpless – if his father found out about this incident, he would likely receive special attention in the future.