Live-in Son-in-law-Chapter 896 697: Greed

Qin Yi ultimately underestimated his body's endurance. By midnight, the hundred Earth Spirit Stones he had taken out once more had already turned to dust.
The surrounding Spiritual Energy was exhausted, and he could only rely on the Earth Spirit Stones.
But at this rate of absorption, it pained him deeply.
He brought back five hundred Earth Spirit Stones from the Secret Realm and extorted a hundred from the Su Family, making it a total of six hundred. He gave two hundred to the Peace Army, fifty to the Azure Dragon, and consumed two hundred, leaving him with just one hundred and fifty.
These were Earth Spirit Stones, a rare treasure.
Qin Yi's heart bled as he took out the last one hundred and fifty Earth Spirit Stones to begin refining and absorbing them.
If he couldn't successfully break through this time, he would have to shatter a Golden Core, otherwise it wouldn't be worth the cost of the Earth Spirit Stones.
The Azure Dragon and others stood guard closely, watching Qin Yi continuously refine the Earth Spirit Stones with a mix of shock and concern.
This method of devouring Spiritual Energy was unheard of, and they worried about potential issues with Qin Yi's body.
The Earth Spirit Stones turned to dust visibly.
Around two or three in the morning, Qin Yi almost went crazy as the last one hundred and fifty Earth Spirit Stones were entirely consumed.
Yet, he felt there was still a considerable lack of Spiritual Energy.
It was like inflating a balloon that could only pop at its limit. Without enough air, the balloon could never explode.
"Does this kid really have a problem with his body? Over three hundred Earth Spirit Stones, who can withstand such massive Spiritual Energy?"
This time, the White Tiger didn't stop Xuanwu from speaking, because they were all starting to worry about issues with Qin Yi's body.
The Azure Dragon frowned, the worry evident in his eyes, and if it weren't for Qin Yi's steady aura, he would have already checked his condition.
Qin Yi himself was extremely frustrated, his body was just too greedy.
With the surrounding Spiritual Energy depleted and Earth Spirit Stones exhausted, he was fortunate to have ample great medicine Spirit Grass; otherwise, the effort would truly be in vain.
Qin Yi began to refine a batch of great medicine and Spirit Grass.
The Azure Dragon and the others were astonished.
Qin Yi was truly monstrous; who would dare devour Spiritual Energy like that?
One after another, great medicines and Spirit Grass turned to ashes in Qin Yi's hands.
Qin Yi felt extreme pain; he didn't have much wealth to begin with, and at this rate, his reserves would be entirely depleted.
A return to his impoverished state from before. It was adding insult to injury for someone who was already not affluent.
But, despite the pain, the pace of refining and absorption was swift. After expending so many resources, it was impossible to abandon the effort at this point, right?
The next day dawned clear, with sunlight piercing through the clouds, and Qin Yi finally saw a glimmer of hope.
Inside him, the two Golden Cores were clearly at saturation, slowly rotating and emanating incredibly brilliant light, like two small suns.
Seeing Qin Yi finally stop refining Spirit Grass and great medicine, the Azure Dragon and the others all breathed a sigh of relief.
If he had continued, they wouldn't have been able to resist stepping in to prevent Qin Yi's breakthrough, as the upheaval was just too monstrous.
Qin Yi's aura grew stronger, with incredibly brilliant Purple Light surging from him, mixed with spots of gold.
"He's going to break through," the Azure Dragon whispered.
Everyone couldn't help but feel tense.
The key moment was at hand.
After spending so many resources, if he failed, given Qin Yi's personality, he would surely lose it.
The brilliant purple radiance spread, but suddenly the purple light recoiled and rushed back into Qin Yi's body through his pores.
"What's happening?" Xuanwu was puzzled.
Given Qin Yi's cultivation, any breakthrough would certainly be tumultuous. It wouldn't be as quiet as this. Moreover, there was no sign of Qin Yi breaking through a barrier.
The Azure Dragon said solemnly, "Don't worry, Qin Yi is preparing for a momentous breakthrough."
"Boom!"
As the Azure Dragon's words faded, a dull thud came from within Qin Yi's body, like a cosmic drum being struck, the sound lingering.
After a long time, the impact sound faded.
The Azure Dragon and others looked at each other because they heard the impact but didn't hear the sound of a barrier shattering.
Generally, a barrier breach indicates a successful breakthrough, accompanied by a surge in momentum and a terrifying aura expanding around the body.
Qin Yi didn't emit a terrifying aura or any momentum, appearing as ordinary as a regular person.
"Failed!" Xuanwu sighed softly.
The Azure Dragon sighed slightly, it seemed Qin Yi indeed failed to break through.
The Vermilion Bird said seriously, "As long as he has strength left, he can attempt to break the barrier again. No one can guarantee a seamless breakthrough in one attempt."
"Right, this kid is always extraordinary, maybe he's gathering strength, ready to break through the barrier soon," the White Tiger said, eyes wide, watching Qin Yi intently.
Yet, Qin Yi didn't attempt another breakthrough but slowly opened his eyes.
The Azure Dragon and the others were startled.
Was he giving up?
This didn't fit Qin Yi's character; his resilience was well-known, and he never gave up until he achieved his goal. How could he give up so easily?
Xuanwu asked worriedly, "Did all those resources and terrifying Spiritual Energy only suffice for a single attempt?"
No one could answer his question.
Because Qin Yi had already stood up and walked toward them.
The White Tiger glanced at Xuanwu, "Mind your mouth later, don't provoke him. The kid's feeling fragile now."
"Do you take me for someone who doesn't know restraint?" Xuanwu rolled his eyes.
As Qin Yi approached, the Azure Dragon took two steps forward, "Qin Yi, it's okay, failing means you try again next time, it's not a big deal. No one in this world can achieve breakthroughs with ease."
Qin Yi was slightly stunned, opened his mouth, and looked at the Azure Dragon with an odd expression.
The White Tiger sighed, "Kid, don't lose heart! Your cultivation at your age is already terrifying enough. This time it was just insufficient preparation, next time, with enough resources, you'll surely succeed in breaking through."
"Qin Yi, don't lose hope! I've also faced several breakthrough failures," the Vermilion Bird said.
Qin Yi's expression grew increasingly strange, "What do you guys mean? Are you hoping I failed to break through? Sorry to disappoint, but I've never truly failed a breakthrough."
The Azure Dragon and the others were stunned, looking at Qin Yi in shock.
"You mean you succeeded in breaking through?" the Azure Dragon asked, uncertain.
Qin Yi smiled and nodded.
The Azure Dragon shook his head, "No, a breakthrough isn't like that. You could deceive others, but not us, not quite enough."
Qin Yi: "..."
"No interest in arguing with you, what's with your attitudes? Instead of offering a few words of praise for my breakthrough, you doubt me, truly unfair."
He did break through, and his body underwent some changes.
In the moment of his breakthrough, the purple and golden Golden Cores within his body fused, leaving him with one Golden Core, half-purple and half-golden.
Moreover, the fusion of two Golden Cores isn't simply a one plus one equals two scenario.
His breakthrough already resulted in a significant increase in power, and the fusion of the Golden Cores further multiplied his strength several times over on top of that.