Chapter 38

Inside the hall, Jun Changxiao sat on an ancient nanmu chair, lost in thought. Lu Yan's words had hit a nerve. He realized that relying solely on his own cultivation and the Yi Jin Jing technique would not be enough to strengthen the Iron Bone Sect and achieve his ambitions.

"Sigh."

Jun Changxiao opened the first-level mall.

As he browsed, he found an elixir called 'Juqi Dan' and opened its details.

**Item: Juqi Dan.**

**Effect: After consumption, the warrior's psionic energy condenses five times faster. Note: Only for the headmaster.**

**Duration: 24 hours.**

**Price: 10 contribution points.**

Jun Changxiao exclaimed, "This is perfect! Five times faster psionic energy condensation!"

Given his qualifications and divine technique, he could gather enough psionic energy in two days. With this, the time would be significantly reduced.

"Buy!"

Without hesitation, Jun Changxiao purchased the Juqi Dan.

**Ding!**

**The host has consumed 10 contribution points and received Juqi Dan x1. It has been delivered to the space ring.**

**Ding!**

**Contribution points: 40/100.**

Jun Changxiao retrieved the Dan bottle containing the Juqi Dan and poured out a pill the size of a red date.

He swallowed it, and the pill melted instantly. He felt invigorated as it spread through his body, and he noticed his pores opening up.

Jun Changxiao sat on the chair and began practicing Yi Jin Jing. As soon as his mind completed one cycle, the spiritual energy in the hall surged, eager to be absorbed.

Forgetting yesterday's failures, the headmaster started to absorb spiritual energy like a madman. In just four hours, he had gathered enough psionic energy.

What usually took two days was now done in less than five hours.

"Go!"

Jun Changxiao attempted to break through, but failed on the third try.

"Again!"

He gathered energy for a few more hours and tried again, failing the fourth time. It wasn't until the fifth attempt that he successfully opened the eleventh meridian.

Feeling the enhanced power from the breakthrough, Jun Changxiao slumped in his seat, wiping the sweat from his forehead. "A 50% success rate, and it took me five tries. My luck must be terrible."

...

Although Jun Changxiao initially intended to rely solely on his own efforts to open his pulses, he ultimately used the Juqi Dan to achieve the breakthrough to the eleventh section of Kaimai.

He rationalized that since the system was given to him to assist in quick upgrades, not using it would be a waste.

After some self-consolation, Jun Changxiao felt reinvigorated.

He understood that as the headmaster, he didn't have the luxury of time for slow cultivation. He needed to become strong quickly to lead the sect.

"Effort is necessary," he thought, "but it depends on the situation."

Jun Changxiao opened the preliminary store again, and sure enough, 'Juqi Dan' was now grayed out, indicating it could only be purchased once a month.

He shook his head, "If it were unlimited, I could practice with five times efficiency daily. Even a pig could become a martial emperor."

Imaginary martial emperors: "MMP, is this an insult?"

"Wait..."

Jun Changxiao pondered, "The note says it's only for the headmaster. Does this mean there are elixirs for disciples too?"

He continued browsing and found something interesting: the 'First-Grade Disciples' Qi Gathering Array.'

He opened the details.

**Item: First-Grade Disciples' Qi Gathering Array.**

**Effect: When placed, it forms a ten-square-meter aura array with double the spiritual power concentration.**

**Duration: Permanent after deployment.**

**Price: 10 contribution points.**

**Note: Only for disciples. It consumes 1 contribution point every 24 hours.**

Upon seeing the note, Jun Changxiao sighed, "One point per day? That's a steep contribution cost."

It wasn't that one point per day was too much, but with only 40 points left, it would last at most 30 days if he bought it.

"Only for disciples? It doesn't seem worth it," Jun Changxiao mused, deciding against purchasing the array.

The system chimed in, "Strengthening disciples strengthens the sect. Recommended purchase: five stars."

Jun Changxiao rolled his eyes, "You're just trying to get me to spend my points, aren't you?"

The system replied, "The system's mission is to assist the host."

"Fine," Jun Changxiao said, "I'll trust you this once."

**Ding!**

**The host has consumed 10 contribution points and received First-Grade Disciples' Qi Gathering Array x1. It has been delivered to the space ring.**

**Ding!**

**Contribution points: 30/100.**

In the space ring, a bag with numerous flags appeared, along with a manual for setting up the array.

Jun Changxiao quipped, "No warranty, huh?"

"Headmaster!"

A disciple rushed in, panting, "There's... someone causing trouble!"

"What?"

Jun Changxiao slapped the armrest and stood up angrily, "Who dares to cause trouble at my Iron Bone Sect?"

...

"Hit him! Hit him hard!"

In front of the Iron Bone Sect's entrance, a richly dressed young man ordered.

Several men, at the fourth and fifth stages of Kaimai, were kicking and punching a young boy on the ground.

"Damn! A filthy thief who dares to steal our Cui family's elixir! How bold!"

A servant beat and cursed.

The young master sneered, "His cultivation is weak, but he runs fast. If he hadn't stumbled into the barren mountains, we wouldn't have caught him."

"Keep hitting him!"

"Beat him to death!"

On command, the servants resumed their brutal assault.

The young boy, bruised and bleeding, lay helpless.

"Stop!"

A loud voice rang out.

The servants halted and turned to see Jun Changxiao approaching with a group of disciples.

"Who?"

The young master looked at the plaque and laughed, "So this barren mountain is home to the Iron Bone Sect."

His tone dripped with disdain.

Jun Changxiao glanced at him and then at the boy being beaten, saying calmly, "This is the Iron Bone Sect. If you want to fight, take it elsewhere."

The young master sneered, "You want me to leave?"

He looked at his servants and laughed, "This small sect dares to tell me to leave? Are you insane or just stupid..."

**BAM!**

Before he could finish, Jun Changxiao's foot landed on his face, sending him flying. His muscles caved in, and he soared ten meters before crashing near the stone steps leading down the mountain.

"Ugh!"

The young master lay sprawled, barely conscious.

Jun Changxiao retracted his foot, "Such nonsense."